Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 236

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A1900BE-A.book Page 9 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Driving tips 8-9 do so and check under the fenders period- your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you ically. to avoid the need for sudden braking. TParking in cold weather Snow can trap dangerous exhaust To supplement the foot brake, use the en- gine brake effectively to control the vehi- Do not use the parking brake when park- gases under your vehicle. Keep ing for long periods in cold weather sincesnow clear of the exhaust pipe andcle speed. (Shift into a lower gear when it could freeze in that position. Instead, ob-from around your vehicle if you parknecessary.) serve the following. the vehicle in snow with the engineAvoid shifting down abruptly. Such behav- running. ior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly 1. Place the shift lever in “1” or “R” for leading to loss of vehicle control. manual transmission vehicles, and in “P” T Refueling in cold weatherAn anti-lock brake system (ABS) enhanc- for automatic transmission vehicles.To help prevent moisture from forming ines your vehicle’s braking performance on 2. Use tire stops under the tires to preventthe fuel system and the risk of its freezing,snowy and icy roads. Refer to the “ABS the vehicle from moving. use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel tank is recommended during cold weath- (Anti-lock Brake System)” section in chap- When the vehicle is parked in snow or ter 7 for information on braking on slippery when it snows, raise the wiper blades off er. surfaces. the glass to prevent damage to them.Use only additives that are specifically de- signed for this purpose. When an anti- When the vehicle has been left parked af- NOTE freeze additive is used, its effect lasts ter use on roads heavily covered with longer if the tank is refilled whenever the The following tires are summer tires.8 snow, or has been left parked during afuel level reaches half empty.Compared with winter and all-season snowstorm, icing may develop on the tires, summer tires give significantly If your SUBARU is not going to be used forless grip on snowy and icy road surfac- brake system, which could cause poor es. Avoid driving on snowy and icy an extended period, it is best to have the braking action. Check for snow or ice road surface with summer tires. fuel tank filled to capacity. buildup on the suspension, disc brakes y 225/45R17 tires for WRX-STI and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. If there is caked snow or ice, remove it, Driving on snowy and icy being careful not to damage the disc roads brakes and brake hoses and ABS har- Do not use the cruise control on ness. To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-slippery roads such as snowy or icy roads. This may cause loss of vehi- speed driving, and sharp turning when driving on snowy or icy roads. cle control. Always maintain ample distance between – CONTINUED –

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