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For safe 4WD operation
Before driving
[ Mak
e sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.
[ Sit upright and closer to the steering
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads
[ S
tart off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.
[ Use snow tires or tire chains.
[ Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
[ Apply engine braking during
deceleration by using the paddle
shifter (manual shift mode) and
manually selecting a lower gear.
[ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.
Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on
all four wheels.
If a full set of chains is not available for
an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains,
chains may be installed on the front wheels
only.
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section
later in this chapter.
CAUTION
Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the
vehicle can sometimes be driven out by
engaging the accelerator pedal further;
however avoid running the engine
continuously at high rpm because doing
so could damage the AWD system.
Driving in sand or mud
[ Maintain slo
w and constant speed.
Operate the accelerator pedal slowly
to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip
prevention).
[ Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
[ Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.
[ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.
[ When the vehicle is stuck in snow,
sand or mud, the tires may not
operate.
[ This is to protect the transmission and
not a malfunction.
NOTICE
Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out
of mud or sand can cause damage/
overheat of the engine or damage/
breakdown of the transmission,
differential or 4WD system as well as
damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip
occurs after entering a sandy/muddy
road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/
mud. When it happens, put a stone or
a tree branch under the tire, and then
try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it
unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards
and backwards.
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Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Parking brake (if equipped) IInspect mor
e frequently
depending on the condition C, D, G, H
Drive shafts and boots T-GDI I
Every 3,000 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
EXCEPT
T-GDI IEvery 3,750 miles or
6 months
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition C, E
Automatic transmission fluid R Replace every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km) A, C, E, F, G,
H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid R Replace every 91,000 km
(56,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Front differential oil (AWD) /
Rear differential oil RReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km) C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD) -No check,
No service required -
Propeller shaft IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in heavy dust conditions
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
I. Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)
