11-3
Ordinary diesel fuel gels in freezing temperatures,
making it impossible to start the engine.
If you are bound for a cold area, it is recommended
that you fuel your vehicle so that it burns more than
half the fuel by the time you reach your destination.
This allows you to refuel with a grade of diesel fuel
appropriate to the colder weather conditions.
P. 1 - 5
• If the engine fails to start, turn the starter switch
back to the “ACC” position or “LOCK” position
and wait for the battery to recover before trying
to start the engine.
• As the temperature falls, battery performance
decreases. Check the battery electrolyte level
and its specific gravity. P. 12-80
• In cold weather, use a windshield washer fluid
additive that prevents freezing in low tempera-
tures. Use the additive in the concentration indi-
cated by the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION
Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze since
these would damage the vehicle’s paint.
• Occasionally check the undercarriage and
fender wells, and if necessary remove snow and
ice taking care not to damage vehicle parts as
you do so.
• The brakes may be frozen up when the vehicle
is driven on snow-laden roads or during parking
in cold weather. Since frozen brakes are slug-
gish to function, drive your vehicle carefully
while paying attention to vehicles behind as well
as in front and checking normal function of the
brakes from time to time by slightly depressing
the brake pedal. If the brakes are sluggish,
depress the brake pedal repeatedly while driving
at a low speed until normal braking returns.
• When parking your vehicle, select a site not
directly exposed to wind or snow and face it
away from the wind.
Fuels
Other recommendations for cold
weather operation
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