3124-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate t o the prevailing outside tempera-
tures. • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t 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 according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to p revent 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 ic e 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 roa d con-
ditions.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
668Alphabetical index
Seat heater switches ............ 426
Seat ventilator switches ........ 426
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........ 137
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 497
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 200
Turn signal lights................... 204
VSC off switch ......................... 299, 304
Window lock switch............... 147
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ............. 415, 422
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 217
Tachometer ................................ 95
Tail lights .................................. 206 Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs............. 532
Wattage ................................ 609
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 119
Tailgate ................................. 118
Talk switch ............................... 399
Telephone switches ................ 383
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure ............. 507
Maintenance data ................. 607
Warning light ......................... 549
Tire information ....................... 614
Glossary................................ 619
Size ....................................... 615
Tire identification number ..... 615
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 617 Tire pressure warning
system.................................... 496 Initializing .............................. 497
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 496
Registering ID codes ............ 498
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 497
Warning light......................... 549
Tires .......................................... 495 Chains .................................. 313
Checking............................... 495
If you have a flat tire ............. 565
Inflation pressure .................. 607
Information............................ 614
Replacing.............................. 565
Rotating tires ........................ 495
Size....................................... 607
Snow tires ............................. 314
Spare tire .............................. 566
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 496
Warning light......................... 549
Tissue pocket .......................... 440
Tools ......................................... 566
Top tether strap ................... 67, 70
Total load capacity .......... 171, 594
TOW/HAUL switch .. ................. 200
Towing Bumper towing...................... 185
Dinghy towing ....................... 194
Emergency towing ................ 542
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 184
Trailer brake controller.......... 308
Trailer towing ........................ 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 301
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