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:
Windshield wiper and washer switch
In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield ...
Underbody
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the unde ...
General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be performed
regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be su ...