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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
C-HR_HV_OM_Europe_OM10720E
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 cha ins match
the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires or 19-inch tir es.
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 ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
801Alphabetical index
C-HR_HV_OM_Europe_OM10720E
Alarm......................................... 147
Antenna
Smart entry & start system.... 207
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 532
Function ................................ 532
Warning light ......................... 682
Approach warning
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 420
Assist grips .............................. 577
Audio input*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 637
Automatic
air conditioning system ....... 548
Climate preference................ 551
Automatic headlight
leveling system...................... 337
Automatic High Beam ............. 338
Automatic light control
system .................................... 336
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 567
Back door ................................. 201
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs..... 660, 666
Wattage ................................ 778
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ........... 606, 612
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 749
Preparing and
checking before winter ....... 543
Replacing .............................. 753
Warning light ......................... 681
Battery (traction battery)......... 123
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 437
Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 564
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 775
Parking brake........................ 325
Regenerative braking............ 120
Warning light ......................... 681
Brake assist ............................. 532
Brake Hold................................ 330
Brake Override System ........... 286
Break-in tips ............................. 287
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 173
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 437
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*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia owner’s manual”.
