When driving in cold conditions, there are many things to take into consideration. From energy consumption and battery health to a comfortable climate and different safety aspects. Be sure to familiarize yourself with what this way of driving entails, as well as which laws and regulations may apply.
Visibility
In cold conditions, ice and condensation can obstruct visibility. Your vehicle is equipped with defrosters, a heated rear windshield and heated door mirrors to prevent this from happening.
Range
Your vehicle's battery can be negatively affected by cold temperatures, and the battery’s charge capacity and range may be reduced compared to normal conditions. You can avoid this by always charging your vehicle while it's parked, which can prove especially useful if you are parking in a cold climate.
Maintenance
Note
Important
Cleaning in front of radar units
If you find dirt, snow or ice, or if the vehicle indicates that a radar unit is blocked, you should address it as soon as possible. Always clean and clear a large area around the radar units to so their full field of view is available.
Parking in cold weather
When the battery is cold, the vehicle temporarily reduces battery performance until it has warmed up. Driving the vehicle in a state of reduced performance doesn't harm the battery.
To avoid temporarily reduced performance from a cold battery, connect the vehicle for charging and activate the vehicle's preconditioning prior to your trip. The vehicle can then heat the battery without affecting performance and available range.
If temperatures are below -30 °C (-22 °F), avoid leaving the vehicle parked without charging for longer than 24 hours.
