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2454-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures. • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician ins pect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordin g 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.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Al ways drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
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584Alphabetical index
Outside rear view mirror defoggers switch ........ 348, 355
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 130
Personal/interior lights main switch......................... 364
Power back window
switch ................................. 138
Power door lock switch ......... 103
Power window switches ........ 134
Seat heater switches ............ 360
Seat ventilator switches ........ 360
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........ 125
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 428
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 187
Turn signal lights................... 191
VSC off switch ......... 233, 236, 238, 239
Window lock switch............... 134
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ............. 349, 356
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 197 Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights.................................. 193
Light switch ........................... 193
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 528
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 107
Tailgate ................................. 106
Talk switch ............................... 334
Telephone switches ................ 318
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure............. 434 Maintenance data ................. 526
Warning light......................... 477
Tire information ....................... 533 Glossary ............................... 538
Size....................................... 534
Tire identification number ..... 534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 536
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 427 Initializing .............................. 428
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 427
Registering ID codes ............ 428
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 428
Warning light......................... 477
Tires .......................................... 426 Chains .................................. 246
Checking............................... 426
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
Inflation pressure .................. 526T
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586Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ......... 475, 483
Downshifting ......................... 190
Intuitive parking assist .......... 208
Key reminder ........................ 183
Light reminder ....................... 195
Open door ..................... 476, 483
Open moon roof .................... 143
Seat belt reminder ................ 476
Warning lights............................ 85
ABS....................................... 476
Brake system ....... ................. 475
Charging system ................... 475
Cruise control........................ 477
Low fuel level ........................ 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Master warning light.............. 476
Open door ............................. 476
Seat belt reminder light ......... 476
Slip indicator ......................... 477
SRS ...................................... 475
Tire pressure......................... 477
Warning messages .................. 482
Washer...................................... 197 Checking ............................... 425
Low windshield washer fluid
warning message ............... 483
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 245
Switch ................................... 197
Washing and waxing ............... 402 Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 156
Cargo weight rating .............. 564
Gross axle weight rating ....... 566
Gross combination weight rating ....................... 162
Gross vehicle weight
rating .................................. 566
Load limits ............................ 156
Towing capacity ............ 156, 162
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 156, 162
TWR ............................. 156, 162
Vehicle capacity
weight ......................... 156, 512
Wheels
Replacing wheels ................. 438
Size....................................... 526
Window glasses ...................... 134
Window lock switch ................ 134
Windows................................... 134 Back window......................... 137
Back window
defogger ..................... 348, 355
Power back window .............. 138
Power windows..................... 134
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 349, 356
Windshield wipers ................... 197
Winter driving tips ................... 245
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 101
Replacing the battery............ 443
WMA disc ................................. 275
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