Special winter equipment

It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter:

A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades.
A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank.

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