When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
Tires
i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
When replacing tires, always replace
all front and rear tires at the same
time.
All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread
pattern. Pay particular attention
when equipping snow or other types
of winter tires.
i-ACTIV AWD Operation
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AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads,
sand and mud, as well as on steep
slopes and other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-32.
Do not mix tread-worn tires with
normal tires.
Inspect tire inflation pressures at the
specified periods adjust to the
specified pressures, and initialize the
tire pressure monitoring system.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Initialization on page 4-228.
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is oꢀ the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is oꢀ the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck or
in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fire.
NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine tires of the specified size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all 4 wheels being of
the same dimensions.
AWD Driving
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This vehicle has not been designed for
the purpose of oꢀ-road driving or
rallies. Do not attempt to drive over
uneven or rocky surfaces, or across
rivers.
Although this vehicle is equipped with
AWD, acceleration, steering and
braking operations should be
conducted in the same manner as with
a non-AWD vehicle, with the emphasis
placed on safe driving.
Tire chains
Install tire chains to the front tires.
Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire
chains installed.
Do not drive the vehicle with tire
chains on road conditions other than
snow or ice.
Tires and Tire Chains
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The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse eꢀects to
the drive assembly, please note the
following:
Towing
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If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all 4 wheels completely oꢀ
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-23.
4-94
*Some models.
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