Toyota VELLFIRE 2010 Manual page 380

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378 4-6. Driving Advice
knowledge
ÿ About tire chains
Follow the instructions below for installation, removal, and handling.
•Work in a safe place
- Attach to the front two wheels
•Follow the instruction manual attached to the tire chain.
• After running about 0.5 to 1.0km after installation, re-tighten.
About wiper blades for cold climates
•Wiper blades for cold climates used in the snow season have metal parts covered with rubber to
prevent snow from adhering to them. Please purchase the blade specified for each vehicle at
your Toyota dealer.
•When driving at high speeds, it may be more difficult to wipe off the glass than with
normal wiper blades. In that case, slow down.
ÿ Switching mechanism for wiper stop position (cold region model)
If snow accumulates at the wiper stop position while the wipers are operating in the
standard stop position, the wiper will automatically switch to the winter stop position.
You may hear a "thump", "thump" sound. If you hear a noise, switch to the winter
stop position and clear the snow.