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Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or fail the
braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
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The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of
you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and
sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may
cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install
tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include
tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
We recommend that you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C).
Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for your vehicle.
Standard tire Recommended snow tire
Front RearFront Rear
Tire size Wheel
size Tire size Wheel
size Tire size Wheel
size Tire size Wheel
size
225/45R18 8.0Jx18 225/45R18 8.0Jx18 225/45R18
8.0Jx18 225/45R18 8.0Jx18
225/40R19 8.0Jx19 255/35R19 8.5Jx19
225/40R19 8.0Jx19 255/35R19 8.5Jx19 225/45R18 8.0Jx18 225/45R18 8.0Jx18
225/40R19 8.0Jx19 255/35R19 8.5Jx19
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same Inflation pressure
as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer
for maximum speed recommendations.
WINTER DRIVING
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CAUTION
Turn off Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist to install or remove a trailer,
carrier, or another attachment. Turn on
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
when finished.
Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not operate properly, or it may
operate unexpectedly under the
following circumstances:
[ There is inclement weather such as
heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.
[ The rear corner radar is covered with
snow, rain, dirt, etc.
[ The temperature around the rear
corner radar is high or low
[ Driving on a highway (or motorway)
ramp
[ The road pavement (or the peripheral
ground) abnormally contains metallic
components (for example, possibly
due to subway construction)
[ There is a fixed object near the
vehicle, such as sound barriers,
guardrails, central dividers, entry
barriers, street lamps, signs,
tunnels, walls, etc. (including double
structures)
[ Driving in vast areas where there
are few vehicles or structures (for
example, desert, meadow, suburb,
etc.)
[ Driving through a narrow road where
trees or grass are overgrown
[ Driving on a wet road surface, such as
a puddle on the road
[ The other vehicle drives very close
behind your vehicle, or the other
vehicle passes by your vehicle in close
proximity [
The speed of the other vehicle is very
fast that it passes by your vehicle in a
short time
[ Your vehicle passes by the other
vehicle
[ Your vehicle changes lane
[ Your vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and
has accelerated
[ The vehicle in the next lane moves
two lanes away from you, or when the
vehicle two lanes away moves to the
next lane from you
[ A trailer, carrier or other attachment is
installed around the rear corner radar
[ The bumper around the rear corner
radar is covered with objects, such as
a bumper sticker, bumper guard, bike
rack, etc.
[ The bumper around the rear corner
radar is impacted, damaged or the
radar is out of position
[ Your vehicle height is low or high
due to heavy loads, abnormal tire
pressure, etc.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not operate properly, or it may
operate unexpectedly when the
following objects are detected:
[ A motorcycle or bicycle is detected
[ A vehicle such as a flat trailer is
detected
[ A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is
detected
[ A moving obstacle such as a
pedestrian, animal, shopping cart or a
baby stroller is detected
[ A vehicle with low height such as a
sports car is detected
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Hazard Warning Flasher ........................................................................\
........... 8-2
In Case of an Emergency while Driving........................................................... 8-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving ........................................................................\
........ 8-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing .......................................................... 8-2
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving .......................................................................\
....8-3
If the Engine will not Start ........................................................................\
........ 8-3
Jump Starting .......................................................................\
............................ 8-4
If the Engine Overheats .......................................................................\
..............8-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................ 8-8
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................\
............................. 8-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .......................................................................\
........ 8-9
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .......................................................................\
........ 8-10
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale .............................................. 8-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator ............................. 8-11
Changing a Tire with TPMS .......................................................................\
................. 8-11
If you have a Flat Tire (with Spare Tire) .......................................................... 8-13
Jack and Tools ........................................................................\
.................................... 8-13
Changing Tires .......................................................................\
..................................... 8-14
Jack Label .......................................................................\
............................................ 8-18
If you have a Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) .................................................8-19Introduction ...............................................................\
................................................. 8- 19
Notes on the Safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ......................................................... 8-20
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit .......................................................................\
. 8-21
Using the Tire Mobility Kit When a Tire is Flat .......................................................... 8-22
How to Adjust Tire Pressure ........................................................................\
.............. 8-25
Towing ...................................................................\
.......................................... 8-26
Towing Service ........................................................................\
...................................8-26
Removable Towing Hook .......................................................................\
.................... 8-27
Emergency Towing .......................................................................\
..............................8-28
8. Emergency Situations