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AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
4-7. Driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• 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 front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
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 accu-
mulated 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.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
659Alphabetical index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
Warning messages .................. 553
Washer .............................. 241, 245Checking ............................... 483
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 334
Switch ........................... 241, 245
Washing and waxing ............... 448
Weight ....................................... 608
Wheels ...................................... 502 Replacing .............................. 502
Size ....................................... 626
Window glasses ....................... 181
Window lock switch................. 181
Windows ................................... 181
Power windows ..................... 181
Rear window defogger ..................... 402, 409
Windshield wipers ................... 241
Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster .................. 241
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 242
Winter driving tips ................... 334
Wireless remote control key ... 123 Battery-saving function ......... 147
Locking/Unlocking ......... 134, 140
Replacing the battery ............ 507
WMA disc
*............................... 346
*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
