winter tires TOYOTA BZ4X 2022 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial index
Windshield wipers .........................................................................P.269
Precautions against winter season .............................. .................... P.411
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1..............................P.422
Precautions against car wash (rain-sensing windshield wipers)*1...P.457
Charging port lids ............................................. ...............................P.95
Charging methods............................................... ............................. P.114
Tires .......................................................... ......................................P.476
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ............................P.559
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ............................... P.411
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ................. .............P.476
Coping with flat tires......................................... ................................P.528
Hood ........................................................... .....................................P.467
Opening ........................................................ ...................................P.467
Coping with overheat ........................................... ............................P.549
Warning messages ............................................... ...........................P.523
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights ........ ....P.259
Turn signal lights ............................................. ..............................P.253
Tail lights .................................................... ....................................P.259
Turn signal lights ............................................. ..............................P.253
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ......................................... .........................P.406
Tail lights .................................................... ....................................P.259
Rear fog light*1, 2............................................................... .............P.268
Back-up light
Shifting the shift position to R ............................... ...........................P.247
License plate lights........................................... .............................P.259
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.504)

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2-1. Electric vehicle system
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive electricity
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce the
burden on the air conditioning system
and reduce electricity consumption as
well.
In winter: Excessive or unnecessary
heating should be avoided. Also, elec-
tricity consumption can be improved by
avoiding overuse of the heater.
 When using the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System ( P.427) while
the AC charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, electricity
consumption immediately after
starting off will be reduced
because air conditioning is oper-
ated mainly using electricity from
an external power source.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor
electricity consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads will lead to poor electricity
consumption. Use tires that are
appropriate for the season.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor electricity consumption. Avoid
carrying unnecessary luggage.
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
Luggage

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5-5. Driving tips
Driving
5-5.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Power control unit coolant
• Heater coolant
• Washer fluid
 Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the 12-
volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Perform the following according to
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.Failure to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph),
whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-
faces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shift- ing operations that cause sudden regenerative braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before enter-ing a curve to ensure that vehicle
control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist).
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or legitimate
tire retailers. This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the
operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle