Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 235

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A1900BE-A.book Page 8 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 8-8 Driving tips Winter driving squirting them with deicer or glycerin. the piping between the reservoir tank and Forcing a frozen door open may damage washer nozzles by operating the washer for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if or separate the rubber weather strips around the door. If the door is frozen, usethe concentration of the fluid remaining in the piping is too low for the outside tem- hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards thoroughly wipe the water away. perature, it may freeze and block the noz- zles. Use a windshield washer fluid that con- tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use engine antifreeze or other substitutes be-Adjust the washer fluid concentra- cause they may damage the paint of the vehicle. tion appropriately for the outside SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- temperature. If the concentration is inappropriate, sprayed washer fluid tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% 800259 surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temper-may freeze on the windshield and ature varies according to how much it is di-obstruct your view, and the fluid Operation during cold weath- luted, as indicated in the following table.may freeze in the reservoir tank. er Washer Fluid Freezing TBefore driving your vehicle Carry some emergency equipment, such Concentration Temperature Before entering thvehicle, reme ove any as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of snow or ice from your shoes because that sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper 30% 10.4°F (–12°C) could make the pedals slippery and dan- cables. 50% –4°F (–20°C) gerous. Check the battery and cables. Cold tem- 100% –49°F (–45°C) While warming up the vehicle before driv- peratures reduce battery capacity. The ing, check that the accelerator pedal, battery must be in good condition to pro- In order to prevent freezing of washer flu-brake pedal, and all other controls operate vide enough power for cold winter starts.id, check the freezing temperatures in thesmoothly. Use an engine oil of proper grade and vis-table above when adjusting the fluid con-Clear away ice and snow that has accu- cosity for cold weather. Heavy summer oilcentration to the outside temperature. mulated under the fenders to avoid mak- will cause harder starting. If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid withing steering difficult. During severe winter a different concentration from the one Keep the door locks from freezing by driving, stop when and where it is safe to used previously, purge the old fluid from

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