winter tires TOYOTA xB 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● 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.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 161)
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the system with the tire infl ation pressure adjusted to the speci-
fied level.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.

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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 236
Compact spare tire ............... 302
If you have a flat tire ............. 301
Inflation pressure .................. 244
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 237
Information ........................... 343
Replacing ............................. 301
Rotating tires ........................ 236
Size ...................................... 338
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 301
Tire pressure warning system................................ 236
Tools......................................... 301
Total load capacity .................. 160
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 167, 168
Emergency towing ................ 280
Trailer towing ........................ 166
TRAC ........................................ 150
Traction control ....................... 150
Trailer towing........................... 166
Transmission shift
switches................................. 123
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 266
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 339
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 192
Vehicle data recording.............. 18
Vehicle identification number................................... 330
Vehicle stability control .......... 150
VSC ........................................... 150
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 288
Seat belt reminder ................ 292 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........290
Brake assist system ..............290
Brake system ........................288
Charging system .... ...............289
Electric power steering system
warning light........................291
Electronic engine control system ................................290
High coolant temperature ......289
Low engine oil pressure ........289
Low fuel level ........................292
Low tire pressure...................294
Low washer fluid ...................292
Malfunction indicator lamp ....290
Open door .............................292
Pretensioners ........................290
Seat belt reminder light .........292
SRS airbags ..........................290
Tire pressure warning light ....294
Washer Checking ...............................234
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................141
Washing and waxing ...............202
Weight Cargo capacity ......................155
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................330
Wheels ......................................248
Window glasses ........................58
Window lock switch ...................58
Windows
Power windows .......................58
Rear window defogger ..........178
Washer ..................................141
Windshield wipers ...................141
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............254
Wireless remote control key ....26
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