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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
Cross chain (4 mm [0.16 in.] in
diameter)
Vehicles with front and rear tires of
differing sizes and vehicles with
LDH and 19-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
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Install and remove tire chains in a safe
location.
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Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not
install tire chains on the front tires.
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Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as
possible. Retighten chains after driving
0.51.0 km (1/41/2 mile).
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Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
(P.246)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the bar display of the Eco
Driving Indicator shown in the
multi-information display within the
Zone of Eco driving. (P.108)
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
Gradual acceleration and deceleration
will help reduce excessive fuel con-
sumption.
Observe conditions in front of and
around the vehicle, and estimate your
Regulations on the use of tire
chains
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Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Eco-friendly driving tips
For improved fuel economy and
reduced CO
2
emissions, pay atten-
tion to the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Eco Driving Indicator
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
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