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Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before

driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-

ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-

tures.

• Engine oil

• Engine coolant

• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.

● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire

chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and 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.

● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-

mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the

tires or on the brakes.

● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before

getting in the vehicle.

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When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and

the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-

ditions.

When parking the vehicle

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or R (man-

ual transmission) without setting the parking brake. The parking brake

may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary, block

the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.

Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

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1

Side chain

(3.0 mm [0.12 in.] in diameter)

2

Cross chain

(4.0 mm [0.16 in.] in diameter)

Regulations on the use of tire chains

● Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-

tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-

ing chains.

● Install the chains on the front tires.

● Retighten the chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).

■Tire chains

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.

●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install the chains on the rear

tires.

●Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying

manual.

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WARNING

■Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or

serious injury.

●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.

●Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.

●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-

ified for the snow tires being used.

●Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.

■Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,

and may cause death or serious injury.

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being

used or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.

●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-

trol is maintained.

NOTICE

■Repairing or replacing snow tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warn-

ing system)

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-

mate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-

tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

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