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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Make sure to install 4 tires that are of the specified size, and that all
4 tires are the same size, same maker, same brand and tread pat-
tern. Also, make sure to use tire chains that match the size of the
tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
459 Alphabetical index
Sun visors ................................ 266
Switch
Airbag manual on/off ............. 151
Driving mode selector
switch.................................. 183
Emergency flasher switch ..... 362
Engine switch ................ 169, 178
Fog light switch ..................... 215
Hazard light switch ................ 362
Ignition switch ............... 169, 178
Light switches ....................... 208
“ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 196
Power door lock switch ........... 56
Power window switch .............. 83
Transmission shift
switches ...................... 184, 186
Window lock switch ................. 83
Wiper and washer switch ...... 217Tachometer
Tachometer........................... 194
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 208
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system .......... 100
Engine immobilizer system ..... 91
Tire inflation pressure ............. 443
Tires
Chains................................... 233
Checking ............................... 314
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.............................. 393
If you have a flat tire ..... 384, 393
Inflation pressure .................. 323
Replacing .............................. 384
Rotating tires......................... 314
Size ....................................... 443
Snow tires ............................. 233
Spare tire .............................. 384
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 314, 375
Tools ................................. 384, 393
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 363
Traction control ....................... 225
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 184, 186
TRC ........................................... 225
Trip meter ................................. 194
Trunk
Opener .................................... 58
Trunk light
Wattage ................................ 444
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 343
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 444T
