5-5 . Driving tips
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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
• Turn automatic mode of the parking brake off . Otherwise , the parking brake may freeze and not be able to be released automatically . Also , avoid using the following as the parking brake may operate automatically , even if automatic mode is off .
• Brake hold system
• Remote parking function
• Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P without setting the parking brake . The parking brake may freeze up , preventing it from being released . If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake , make sure to block the wheels . Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly , possibly leading to an accident . When the parking brake is in automatic mode , release the parking brake after shifting the shift position to P . ( �P . 244 )
• If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake , confirm that the shift position cannot be moved out of P .
• If the vehicle is left parked with the brakes damp in cold temperatures , there is a possibility of the brakes freezing .
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Driving