Toyota Hiace Owner's Manual page 386

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4-6. Driving tips
the driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a win-
dow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the
frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to
prevent it from freezing.
 To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accu-
mulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
 Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the exte-
rior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from
the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep
a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a
reduced speed suitable to road
conditions.
When parking the vehicle (in
the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
 Park the vehicle and move the
shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R (manual trans-
mission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the park-
ing brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be danger-
ous because it may cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly,
possibly leading to an accident.
 Vehicles with automatic trans-
mission: If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
confirm that the shift lever cannot
*
be moved out of P
*
: The shift lever will be locked if it is
attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a prob-
lem with the shift lock system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains. Chain size
is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
A
5 mm (0.20 in.) in diameter
.