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i-ACTIV AWD Operation

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i-ACTIV AWD Operation

AWD provides excellent drivability on

snow-covered and ice-packed roads,

sand and mud, as well as on steep

slopes and other slippery surfaces.

A system malfunction or operation

conditions are indicated by a warning.

Refer to AWD Warning Indication/

Warning Light on page 7-31.

WARNING

Never spin a wheel that is o

ff

 the

ground:

Spinning a wheel that is o

ff

 the ground

as a result of the vehicle being stuck or

in a ditch is dangerous. The drive

assembly could be seriously damaged

which could lead to an accident or

could even lead to overheating, oil

leakage, and a 

fi

re.

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AWD Driving

This vehicle has not been designed for

the purpose of o

ff

-road driving or

rallies. Do not attempt to drive over

uneven or rocky surfaces, or across

rivers.

Although this vehicle is equipped with

AWD, acceleration, steering and

braking operations should be

conducted in the same manner as with

a non-AWD vehicle, with the emphasis

placed on safe driving.

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Tires and Tire Chains

The condition of the tires plays a large

role in the performance of the vehicle.

Moreover, to prevent adverse e

ff

ects to

the drive assembly, please note the

following:

Tires



When replacing tires, always replace

all front and rear tires at the same

time.



All tires must be of the same size,

manufacture, brand and tread

pattern. Pay particular attention

when equipping snow or other types

of winter tires.



Do not mix tread-worn tires with

normal tires.

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Inspect tire in

fl

ation pressures at the

speci

fi

ed periods adjust to the

speci

fi

ed pressures.

NOTE

Check the tire in

fl

ation pressure label

attached to driver's door frame for the

correct tire in

fl

ation pressure.



Make sure to equip the vehicle with

genuine tires of the speci

fi

ed size, on

all wheels. With AWD, the system is

calibrated for all 4 wheels being of

the same dimensions.

Tire chains



Install tire chains to the front tires.



Do not use tire chains on the rear

wheels.



Do not drive the vehicle faster than

30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire

chains installed.



Do not drive the vehicle with tire

chains on road conditions other than

snow or ice.

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Towing

If the vehicle requires towing, have it

towed with all 4 wheels completely o

ff

the ground.

Refer to Towing Description on page

7-23.

When Driving

i-ACTIV AWD

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