On a snow-covered or frozen
► When driving on a snow-covered or frozen road, it is recommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains. Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
► Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceleration, abrupt brake application and sharp cornering.
► Depressing the brake pedal during travel on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. When traction between the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may skid and the vehicle cannot readily be brought to a stop by conventional braking techniques. Braking will differ, depending upon whether you have anti-lock brake system (ABS). As your vehicle is equipped with ABS, brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keeping it pressed.
► Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
► Accumulation of ice on the braking system can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from a standstill slowly after confirming safety around the vehicle.
Caution
► Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly.
If the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle could suddenly start moving and
possibly cause an accident.
See also:
Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles)
[For vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation
system, refer to “Keyless operation system: Starting” on pag ...
Lamps (room lamps, etc.) auto-cutout function (Vehicles with keyless entry system
or keyless operation system)
If any of the interior lamps are left switched on with the ignition switch in
any position other than “ON” or “ACC”, it goes off automatically after approximately
30 minutes.
The lamp goe ...
Braking
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety.
We recommend you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals according to
the service booklet.
CAUTION
• Avoid driving habits tha ...