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Starting and driving
●
When
replacing
tires,
install the specified tires on all
4 wheels.
●
When installing a spare tire,
make sure it is the proper size
and type as specified on the tire
placard.
For
tire
placard
location information, refer to
“Tire placard” in the Owner’s
Manual index.
IN COLD WEATHER
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from
freezing, apply de-icer or glycerin
to it through the key hole. If the
lock becomes frozen, heat the key
before inserting it into the key
hole.
Anti-freeze
In the winter when it is anticipated
that the temperature will drop
below
0°C
(32°F),
check
anti-freeze (ethylene glycol base)
to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see “Engine cooling
system” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-
yourself”
section.
Battery
If the battery is not fully charged
during extremely cold weather
conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery.
To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery”
in
the
“Maintenance
and
do-it-
yourself” section.
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left
outside without anti-freeze, drain
the cooling system by opening the
drain valve located under the
radiator and on the engine block.
Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Changing engine
coolant” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-
yourself” section.
Tire equipment
1. If you have snow tires
installed on the front/rear
wheels of your vehicle, they
should be of the same size,
load range, construction and
type (bias, bias-belted or
radial) as the rear/front tires.
2. If the vehicle is to be
operated in severe winter
conditions, snow tires should
be installed on all four
wheels.
3.
For additional traction on icy
roads, studded tires may be
used.
However,
some
countries prohibit their use,
