winter tires TOYOTA xD 2014 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.

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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. 175)
■Initializing the tire pr essure 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 .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 252
Compact spare tire ............... 319
If you have a flat tire ............. 318
Inflation pressure .................. 261
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 365
Replacing ............................. 318
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 318
Tire pressure warning system................................ 252
Tools......................................... 318
Total load capacity .................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Emergency towing ................ 296
Trailer towing ........................ 180
TRAC ........................................ 164
Traction control ....................... 164
Trailer towing........................... 180
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 284
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage ................................ 360
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 206
Vehicle identification number................................... 350
Vehicle stability control .......... 164
VSC ........................................... 164
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 304
Seat belt reminder ................ 308 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........306
Brake assist system ..............306
Brake system ........................304
Charging system .... ...............305
Electric power steering system
warning light........................307
Electronic engine control system ................................306
High coolant temperature ......305
Low engine oil pressure ........305
Low fuel level ........................308
Low tire pressure...................310
Low washer fluid ...................308
Malfunction indicator lamp ....306
Open door .............................308
Pretensioners ........................306
Seat belt reminder light .........308
SRS airbags ..........................306
Tire pressure warning light ....310
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................175
Switch....................................153
Washing and waxing ...............216
Weight Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................174
Weight ...................................350
Wheels ......................................265
Window glasses ........................63
Window lock switch ...................63
Windows
Power windows .......................63
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................153
Windshield wipers ...................153
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................26
Replacing the battery ............271
Wireless remote control key ....26
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