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2-5. Driving information
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
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand and that their wear
level is not noticeably different with each other. Also make sure that
chains 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.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
558 Alphabetical index
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 341
Switch
Airbag manual on-off
switch.................................. 133
Emergency flasher switch ..... 436
Engine switch ................ 173, 182
Fog light switch ..................... 219
Hazard light switch ................ 436
Ignition switch ............... 173, 182
Light switches ....................... 213
Power door lock switch ........... 66
Power window switch .............. 98
“SPORT” switch .................... 187
Stop & Start cancel switch .... 231
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................. 386
Window lock switch ................. 98
Wiper and washer ......... 221, 227Tachometer .............................. 198
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 213
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system .......... 115
Engine immobilizer system ... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............. 395
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 384
Function ................................ 385
Initializing .............................. 385
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 385
Registering ID codes ............ 387
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 386
Warning light ......................... 453
Tires
Chains................................... 250
Checking ............................... 384
If you have a flat tire ..... 462, 475
Inflation pressure .................. 395
Replacing .............................. 462
Rotating tires......................... 384
Size ....................................... 535
Snow tires ............................. 250
Spare tire .............................. 462
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 384
Warning light ......................... 453T
