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vehicle speed.

NOTE

When the season requiring non-freez-

ing type wiper blades is over, replace

them with standard wiper blades.

&

Corrosion protection

Refer to

“

Corrosion protection

”

F

10-4.

&

Snow tires

WARNING

.

When replacing original tires with

winter (snow) tires, make sure

you use only tires of the same

size,

circumference,

construc-

tion, brand (tread pattern), speed

symbol and load index as the

original tires listed on the tire

placard. Using tires of other sizes

and

constructions

may

affect

speedometer/odometer

calibra-

tion and clearance between the

body and tires. It also may be

dangerous and lead to loss of

vehicle control.

.

You must install four winter tires

that are of the same size, circum-

ference, construction, manufac-

turer, brand (tread pattern), de-

gree of wear, speed symbol and

load index. Mixing tires of other

sizes or constructions may result

in severe mechanical damage to

the drive train of your vehicle and

may affect ride, handling, braking

and speedometer/odometer cali-

bration. It also may be dangerous

and lead to loss of vehicle con-

trol.

.

Do

not

use

a

combination

of

radial, belted bias or bias tires

since

it

may

cause

dangerous

handling characteristics and lead

to an accident.

Your vehicle is equipped with

“

all season

tires

”

as original equipment, which are

designed to provide an adequate measure

of traction, handling and braking perfor-

mance in year-round driving. In winter, it

may be possible to enhance performance

through use of tires designed specifically

for winter driving conditions.

When you choose to install winter tires on

your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire

size and type. You must install four winter

tires that are of the same size, construc-

tion, brand and load range and you should

never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires

since this may result in dangerous hand-

ling characteristics. When you choose a

tire,

make

sure

that

there

is

enough

clearance between the tire and vehicle

body.

Remember to drive with care at all times

regardless of the type of tires on your

vehicle.

&

Tire chains

CAUTION

Tire chains cannot be used on your

vehicle

because

of

the

lack

of

clearance

between

the

tires

and

vehicle body.

NOTE

Use of another type of traction device

(such as spring chains) may be accep-

table if use on your vehicle is recom-

mended by the device manufacturer,

taking into account tire size and road

conditions. Follow the device manufac-

turer

’

s instructions, especially regard-

ing maximum vehicle speed.

To help avoid damage to your vehicle,

drive slowly, readjust or remove the

device if it is contacting your vehicle,

and do not spin your wheels. Damage

Driving tips

8-11

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CONTINUED

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Section	Page
Quick Reference Guide	1
Bluetooth Reference Guide	42
Navigation System Reference Guide	68
Foreword	84
MSA5M1203Aall_3	87
MSA5M1203Aall_4	89
MSA5M1203Aall_5	91
MSA5M1203Aall_6	95
Table of contents	97
MSA5M1203Aall_8	108
MSA5M1203Aall_9	109
MSA5M1203Aall_10	169
MSA5M1203Aall_11	195
MSA5M1203Aall_12	243
MSA5M1203Aall_13	257
MSA5M1203Aall_14	313
MSA5M1203Aall_15	335
MSA5M1203Aall_16	371
MSA5M1203Aall_17	397
MSA5M1203Aall_18	417
MSA5M1203Aall_19	423
MSA5M1203Aall_20	475
MSA5M1203Aall_21	493
Index	509

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