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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner app ropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate t o the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Make sure to install 4 tires that are of the specified size, an d that
all 4 tires are the same size, same maker, same brand and tread
pattern.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following accordi ng 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 th e windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lig hts, 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.
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Alphabetical index
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location ................... 425
Spark plug................................ 464
Specifications .......................... 458
Speedometer ........................... 191
Steering Column lock release ............... 67
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 67
Audio switches ..................... 287
Meter control switches.......... 208
Storage feature ........................ 291
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 453
Sun visors ................................ 296
Switch
Audio remote control switches ............................. 287
“DISP” switch........................ 203
Driving pattern selector switch ................................. 180
Emergency flasher switch .... 384
Engine switch .............. 166, 175
Fog light switch..................... 228
Hazard light switch ............... 384
Ignition switch ............... 166, 175
“km/h MPH” switch ............... 191
Light switches ....................... 222
Meter control switches.......... 208
“ODO/TRIP” switch....... 202, 208
Power door lock switch ................................... 43
Power window switch ............. 72
“TRACK” switch .................... 247
Transmission shift switches ..................... 181, 183
VSC/TRAC off switch ......................... 246, 247
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer
switch ................................. 229 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................191
Tail lights Switch....................................222
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................82
Engine immobilizer system .....79
Theft prevention labels..............86
Tire inflation pressure .............468
Tire information Glossary ................................480
Size .......................................477
Tire identification number ......476
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................478
Tires Chains ...................................263
Checking ...............................345
Compact spare tire ................425
If you have a flat tire ..............425
Inflation pressure...................353
Inflation pressure sensor .......345
Information ............................474
Replacing ..............................425
Rotating tires .........................345
Size .......................................468
Snow tires .............................261
Spare tire...............................425
Tire pressure warning
system ................................400
Tools .........................................425
Towing Dinghy towing........................266
Emergency towing.................386
TRAC .........................................245
“TRACK” mode ......... ...............247
Traction control........................245T
