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.
See also:
Emergency tire puncture repair kit (if so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit (Emergency
Tire Sealant) is supplied with the vehicle
instead of a spare tire. It can be used to
temporarily repair minor tire punctures.
If possible, have ...
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger
cars to make them capable of performing
in a variety of on ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
– Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3
consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
â ...