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Winter Driving
We recommend use of non-freezing type wiper blades ( winter blades ) during the seasons you could have snow and freezing temperatures . Blades of this type give superior wiping performance in snowy conditions . Be sure to use blades that are suitable for your vehicle .
CAUTION
During high-speed driving , nonfreezing type wiper blades may not perform as well as standard wiper blades . If this happens , reduce the vehicle speed .
NOTE
When the season requiring non-freezing type wiper blades is over , replace them with standard wiper blades .
& Corrosion Protection s08ai03
Refer to “ Corrosion Protection ” FP506 .
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. When replacing or installing winter tire ( s ), all four tires must be the same for the following items .
( a ) Size ( b ) Speed symbol ( c ) Load index ( d ) Circumference ( e ) Construction ( f ) Manufacturer ( g ) Brand ( tread pattern ) ( h ) Degrees of wear
For items ( a ) to ( c ), you must obey the specification that is printed on the tire inflation pressure label . The tire inflation pressure label is located on the driver ’ s door pillar .
If all four tires are not the same in items ( a ) to ( h ), serious mechanical damage could be caused to the drivetrain of the car , and affect the followings .
– Ride – Handling – Braking
– Speedometer / Odometer calibration
– Clearance between the body and the tires
It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control , and it can lead to an accident .
. Do not use a combination of radial , belted bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an accident .
Your vehicle is equipped with “ all season tires ” which are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction , handling and braking performance in year-round driving . In winter , it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions .
If you choose to install winter tires on your vehicle , be sure to use the correct tire size and type . You must install four winter tires that are of the same size , construction , brand and load range and you should never mix radial , belted bias or bias tires since this may result in dangerous handling characteristics . When you choose a tire , make sure that there is enough clearance between the tire and vehicle body .
Remember to drive with care at all times regardless of the type of tires on your vehicle .