Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encountered)
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen, side and rear window are also useful.
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Polishing
The vehicle should only be polished if the paintwork has become stained or lost
its lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpers must not be polished, polishing
these parts will stain them or dam ...
On a flooded road
(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the
brakes operate properly. If th ...
Instruments and controls
► When the ignition switch is switched from “ACC” or “LOCK” to “ON”, the mode
setting is automatically switched from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If swi ...