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Driving and Operating
are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and
braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control.
Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Mode for vehicles equipped
with AWD. Select Snow/Ice
Mode for FWD only vehicles.
See Driver Mode Control
0 292 and
All-Wheel Drive 0 286.
Cold Weather Mode
In very low temperatures, a
cold weather message may
display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The
engine speed, transmission
shift patterns, and cabin fan
speed may operate differently
to enable the vehicle to warm
up quicker. You can manually
override the cabin fan speed in
cold weather mode.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and signal for help. Stay
with the vehicle unless there is
help nearby. If possible, use
Roadside Assistance. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0 487. To get help and keep
everyone in the vehicle safe:
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
Warning
Snow can trap engine
exhaust under the vehicle.
This may cause exhaust
gases to get inside. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot
be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle is stuck
in snow:
Clear snow from the base
of the vehicle, especially
any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
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Open a window about
5 cm (2 in) on the vehicle
side that is away from the
wind, to bring in fresh air.
Fully open the air outlets
on or under the
instrument panel.
Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
Climate Control Systems.
For more information about
CO, see Engine Exhaust
0 271.
To save fuel, run the engine
for short periods to warm the
vehicle and then shut the
engine off and partially close
the window. Moving about to
keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to
arrive, when running the
engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine
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