Winter Driving Tips - Lexus IS220d 2012 Manual

2-5. Driving information

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
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Pre-winter preparations
 Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside
temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect the level and specific
gravity of battery electrolyte.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and the same brand, and
that chains match the size of the tires.

Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
 Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that
is frozen. 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 accumulated on the air inlet
vents in front of the windshield.
 Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chas-
sis.
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