Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
- Pre-winter preparations
• Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
• 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 (do not fit tire chains on to the rear 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 accumulated 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.
- 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 conditions.
- When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to “P” 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.
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the door
side airbag sensor.
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diag ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH HOSE
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
(a) Separate the wire harness clamp.
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Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Read and record any DTCs from the tire pre ...