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4-6.Driving tips
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
Vehicles without run-flat tires: 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 chains match the size of the
tires.
Vehicles with run-flat tires: It is rec-
ommended that the vehicle is fitted
with four snow run-flat tires or pur-
chase a set of tire chains for the
front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and
brand, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
4-6. Driving tips
WARNING
Driving with snow tires
■
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
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Maintain the recommended level of air
●
pressure.
Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
●
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some
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wheels.
Driving with tire chains
■
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
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Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering
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a curve to ensure that vehicle control
is maintained.
Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
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