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Driving tips / Winter driving
. An AWD model is better able to climb steeper roads under snowy or slippery conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle . There is little difference in handling , however , during extremely sharp turns or sudden braking . Therefore , when driving down a slope or turning corners , be sure to reduce your speed and maintain an ample distance from other vehicles .
. Always check the cold tire pressure before starting to drive . The recommended tire pressure is provided on the tire inflation pressure label , which is located under the door latch on the driver ’ s side .
. Never attempt to drive through pools and puddles , or roads flooded with water . Water entering the engine air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto electrical parts may damage your vehicle and may cause it to stall .
. Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle under hard-driving conditions such as steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of the following items than that specified in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”. – Engine oil – Brake fluid – Rear differential gear oil – Manual transmission oil ( MT models )
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ( CVT models ) – Front differential gear oil ( CVT models )
. There are some precautions that you must observe when towing your vehicle . For detailed information , refer to “ Towing ” F9-15 .
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& Operation during cold weather
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Carry some emergency equipment , such as a window scraper , a bag of sand , flares , a small shovel and jumper cables .
Check the battery and cables . Cold temperatures reduce battery capacity . The battery must be in good condition to provide enough power for cold winter starts .
It normally takes longer to start the engine in very cold weather conditions . Use an engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity for cold weather . Using heavy summer oil will make it harder to start the engine .
Keep the door locks from freezing by squirting them with deicer or glycerin .
Forcing a frozen door open may damage or separate the rubber weather strips around the door . If the door is frozen , use hot water to melt the ice , and afterwards thoroughly wipe the water away .
Use a windshield washer fluid that contains an antifreeze solution . Do not use engine antifreeze or other substitutes because they may damage the paint of