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Control System ” FP322 .
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Before driving in cold weather , make sure the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield .
If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the windshield , perform the following procedure .
. To thaw the windshield wiper blade rubbers , use the defroster with the airflow selection in “ ” and the temperature set for maximum warmth until the wiper blade rubbers are completely thawed . Refer to “ Climate Control ” FP249 .
. If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper deicer , use it . It is helpful to thaw the windshield wiper blade rubbers . Refer to “ Defogger and Deicer ” FP234 .
When driving in snow , if frozen snow starts to stick on the surface of the windshield despite wiper operation , use the defroster with the airflow selection in “ ” and the temperature set for maximum warmth . After the windshield gets warmed enough to melt the frozen snow on it , wash it away using the windshield washer . Refer to “ Windshield washer ” FP233 .
Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effectively . If snow is
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stuck on the wiper arm , pull off the road to a safe place , then remove it . If you stop the vehicle at road side , use the hazard warning flasher to alert other drivers . Refer to “ Hazard Warning Flasher ” FP148 .
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 .
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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 .
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Refer to “ Corrosion Protection ” FP414 .
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& Snow Tires
WARNING
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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
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Driving Tips
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