2-5. Driving information
● 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.
STEP 1
Open the side window until it is approximately halfway open
with the door closed.
STEP 2
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up to the onetouch closing position and continue holding the switch for 1
second or more after the window fully closes.
The window position is reset and the safety device operations will
be released.
■ 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 (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the select lever to P (automatic transmission) or shift lever to 1 or R (manual 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.
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When driving
● If a door is opened and closed when its side window is frozen,
the window safety device will operate and the side window
open/close function linked to door operation may not operate
correctly. If this occurs, perform the following after the ice has
melted.