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Winter Driving
– 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 “ summer tires ” as original equipment , which are inadequate for driving on slippery roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads .
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 .
& Tire Chains CAUTION s08ai05
Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle because of the lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body .
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used , use of another type of traction device ( such as spring chains ) may be acceptable if use on your vehicle is recommended by the device manufacturer , taking into account tire size and road conditions . Follow the device manufacturer ’ s instructions , especially regarding maximum vehicle speed .
To help avoid damage to your vehicle , drive slowly , readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle , and do not spin your wheels . Damage caused to your vehicle by use of a traction device is not covered under warranty .
Make certain that any traction device you use is an SAE class S device , and use it on the front wheels only . Always use the utmost care when driving with a traction device . Overconfidence because you are using a traction device could easily lead to a serious accident .
& Rocking the Vehicle s08ai06
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow , sand , or mud , depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever / select lever back and forth between “ 1 ”/“ D ” and “ R ” repeatedly . Do not race the engine . For the best possible traction , avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle .
When the road surface is extremely slippery , you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than in 1st ( MT models and CVT models ).
If your vehicle is a CVT model , for information about holding the transmission in the 2nd position , refer to “ Selection of Manual Mode ” FP312 .