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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Winter driving instructions
Make sure the coolant is properly protected against
freezing.
Protect door locks from freezing.
Spray the door locks with deicer or glycerin to prevent
them from freezing.
Use only "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar
high-quality silicate-free, amine-free, nitrite-free and
borate-free ethylene glycol-based coolant with durable
Use a liquid containing antifreeze in the washers.
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with durable
hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low
phosphate and organic acids.)
This product is available from any
authorized dealer or at a Toyota service center and at
most auto parts stores.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for dilution
with water.
For details on coolant selection - see "Checking Engine
Coolant Level" on page 375 in Section 7-2.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute,
as these fluids can damage the vehicle's paintwork.
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mixture of 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant provides
protection down to approximately -35°C.
Do not use the parking brake if there is a risk of it
freezing.
NOTICE
When parking, engage "P" (automatic transmission) or
first gear or reverse (manual transmission) and support
the rear wheels. Do not use the parking brake, as snow
and water that accumulates around the brake mechanism
can freeze and make braking difficult.
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce battery capacity, so the
battery must still be fully charged to provide sufficient
starting power in winter. See Chapter 7-3 for instructions
on how to visually check battery health.
Remove accumulated ice and snow from under-runs.
Frozen ice and snow in the undercarriage can
make driving difficult. While driving in winter,
occasionally stop and check the wheel arches.
Any authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or
another properly qualified and equipped professional,
will check the state of charge of your battery.
Depending on where you ride, we recommend
carrying some emergency equipment.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for
cold weather.
Some of the things you should have in your vehicle are
snow chains, a windshield scraper, a bag of sand or salt,
a flashlight, a small shovel, jump-start cables, etc.
Refer to Chapter 7-2 on page 372 for recommended oil
viscosity. Leaving summer oil in the engine can cause
starting difficulties during the winter months. If you are
not sure which engine oil to use, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or service center, or another properly
qualified and equipped professional who can assist you.
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