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When parking the vehicle
after replenishing the DEF
(Diesel exhaust fluid)
If the DEF tank becomes empty in cold weather,
perform the driving restriction canceling procedure
immediately after refilling the tank with DEF.
Other recommendations for cold
weather operation
•
If the engine fails to start, turn the starter switch
back to the "ACC" position or "LOCK" position
and wait for the battery to recover before trying
to start the engine again.
•
As the temperature falls, battery performance
decreases. Check the battery electrolyte level
and its specific gravity.
•
In cold weather, use a windshield washer fluid
additive in the concentration indicated by the
manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION
Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze since
these would damage the vehicle's paint.
•
Occasionally check the undercarriage and
fender wells, and if necessary remove snow and
ice taking care not to damage vehicle parts as
you do so. There is ABS equipment, electrical
wiring, and so on, on the inside of the tires, so
be careful not to damage them when removing
snow and ice from the tires.
•
The brakes may be frozen up when the vehicle
is driven on snow-laden roads or during parking
in cold weather. Since frozen brakes are slug-
gish to function, drive your vehicle carefully
while paying attention to vehicles behind as well
as in front and checking normal function of the
brakes from time to time by slightly depressing
the brake pedal. If the brakes are sluggish,
depress the brake pedal repeatedly while driving
at a low speed until normal braking returns.
•
Avoid parking on a slope. Select a level, flat sur-
face not directly exposed to wind or snow as far
as possible. If there is wind, turn the front of the
vehicle away from the wind.
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