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 again.
• As the temperature falls, battery performance
decreases. Check the battery electrolyte level
and its specific gravity. P. 12-82
• In cold weather, use a windshield washer fluid
additive in the concentration indicated 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. There is ABS equipment, electrical
wiring, and so on, on the inside of the tires, so
be careful not to damage them when removing
snow and ice from the tires.
• 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.
Fuels
Other recommendations for cold
weather operation
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