11-4 In cold weather
• When parking your vehicle, select a site not
directly exposed to wind or snow and face it
away from the wind.
• Do not apply the parking brake in extremely cold
conditions that could cause it to freeze up and
become impossible to release. In such condi-
tions, take the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle and pull the parking brake
lever. Never park on a slope.
2. In a manual transmission vehicle, select first
gear or reverse.
In an automatic transmission vehicle, put the
range selector lever in the “P” position.
3. Block the wheels securely with chocks.
4. Release the parking brake lever.
• On vehicles with air conditioner, operate the air
conditioner at least once a month to maintain its
functions even during the cold season when it is
not being used.
<Vehicles other than FG models>
• On FG models, tire chains cannot be used on
both front and rear wheels.
• Make sure that tire chains are installed properly
so that they do not become loose and interfere
with other vehicle parts while the vehicle is in
motion.
• Use triple chains corresponding to tire size.
CAUTION
• Do not use chains on the front wheels on FE;
instead, use of snow tires is recommended.
• When fitting tire chains, refer to the instruc-
tions supplied with them.
• Drive at low speeds, desirably at speeds
lower than 30 km/h (19 mph), when chains
are installed on wheels.
• Driving on a dry road with chains installed
may damage the chains as well as the road
surface. Avoid doing so as far as possible.
• Make sure that the chains and their spring
bands are not excessively worn or otherwise
damaged.
• If you hear an abnormal noise while driving,
stop the vehicle in the nearest safe place and
check the tire chains.
Installing tire chains
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