322DrivingBefore DrivingDriving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exteriorlights, or other parts of the vehicle.u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field ofvision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheelor wheel components.• Make sure the hood is securely closed.u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.• Make sure the tires are in good condition.u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 469• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.u There are blind spots from the inside.■ Exterior Checks 1Exterior ChecksNOTICEWhen doors are frozen shut, use warm water aroundthe door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to forcethem open, as this can damage the rubber trimaround the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoidfurther freezing.Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.You will be unable to insert the key if the waterfreezes in the hole.Heat from the engine and exhaust can igniteflammable materials left under the hood, causing afire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extendedperiod, inspect and remove any debris that may havecollected, such as dried grass and leaves that havefallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by asmall animal.Also check under the hood for leftover flammablematerials after you or someone else has performedmaintenance on your vehicle.16 ACURA MDX-31TZ56200.book 322 ページ ２０１５年３月４日 水曜日 午後２時５９分
