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8-7 . Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from Discharging
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Vehicle batteries are a consumable item . If the battery charge is not maintained regularly , the battery will deteriorate and may require replacement sooner than expected . The battery is charged by running the engine . It is recommended to drive the car for a longer time occasionally to prevent the vehicle battery from becoming drained , especially if it is regularly driven only a short time daily ( e . g . only 10 minutes ) or if it is parked for 10 days or more . It may be possible to recover the state of charge and maintain the battery performance by driving for a longer time ( e . g . more than 30 minutes ). If you cannot drive enough , we recommend to charge the battery as needed . If no action is taken , the battery will become discharged . This is a normal characteristic of any battery .
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8-8 . Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
WARNING
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. Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn , during sudden braking or under other similar conditions .
. Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving an All- Wheel Drive vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident .
. When replacing or installing 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
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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 .
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CAUTION
If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire , be sure to use the original temporary spare tire stored in the vehicle . Using other sizes may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle .
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