4124-6. Driving tips
C-HR_HV_OM_Europe_OM10538E
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● 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.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18 inch 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.
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
697Alphabetical index
C-HR_HV_OM_Europe_OM10538E
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 402
Function ................................ 402
Warning light ......................... 596
Approach warning
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 316
Assist grips .............................. 509
Audio input*............................. 420
Audio system*......................... 418
Audio input ............................ 420
AUX port/USB port ................ 420
Bluetooth® audio ................... 449
CD player .............................. 426
iPod ....................................... 434
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 426
Optimal use ........................... 421
Portable music player ........... 448
Radio..................................... 424
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 419
USB memory......................... 442
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 558
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 478
Climate preference................ 481
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 248
Automatic High Beam ............. 249
Automatic light control
system .................................... 247
AUX port*................................. 420
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 498
Back door ................................. 157
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 676
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................... 536
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 651
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 412
Warning light ......................... 595
Battery (traction battery)........... 92
Bluetooth®*
Audio system ........................ 465
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 467
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 335
Bottle holders .......................... 495
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 674
Parking brake........................ 236
Regenerative braking.............. 89
Warning light ......................... 595
Brake assist ............................. 402
Brake Override System ........... 202
Break-in tips ............................. 203
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 132
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 335
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*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system,
refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
