Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 238

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A1900BE-A.book Page 11 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Driving tips 8-11 y Do not use a combination of radi-TWRX-STI Your vehicle is equipped with “summer al, belted bias or bias tires since it tires” as original equipment, which are in- may cause dangerous handling adequate for driving on slippery roads characteristics and lead to an ac-y When replacing original tires withsuch as on snow-covered or icy roads. cident. winter (snow) tires, make sure youCompared with winter and all-season use only the same size, construc-tires, summer tires give significantly less Your vehicle is equipped with “all season grip on snowy and icy road surfaces. tires” as original equipment, which are de-tion and load range as the originalTherefore, use of winter tires is strongly signed to provide an adequate measure oftires listed on the tire placard. Us-recommended when driving with such traction, handling and braking perfor- ing other sizes and constructionroad conditions. mance in year-round driving. In winter, itmay affect speedometer/odome- When you choose to install winter tires on may be possible to enhance performanceter calibration and clearance be- tween the body and tires. It alsoyour vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire through use of tires designed specifically size and type. You must install four winter for winter driving conditions. may be dangerous and lead to tires that are of the same size, construc- When you choose to install winter tires onloss of vehicle control. tion, brand and load range and you should your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tirey You must install four winter tiresnever mix radial, belted bias or bias tires size and type. You must install four winterthat are of the same size, con-since this may result in dangerous han- tires that are of the same size, construc- dling characteristics. When you choose a tion, brand and load range and you shouldstruction, brand, and load range.tire, make sure that there is enough clear-8 never mix radial, belted bias or bias tiresMixing other sizes or construc-ance between the tire and vehicle body. since this may result in dangerous han-tions may result in severe me- dling characteristics. When you choose achanical damage to the drive trainRemember to drive with care at all times of your vehicle and may affect tire, make sure that there is enough clear-ride, handling, braking and speed-regardless of the type of tires on your ve- ance between the tire and vehicle body. hicle. ometer/odometer calibration. It Remember to drive with care at all timesalso may be dangerous and leadTire chains regardless of the type of tires on your ve-to loss of vehicle control. hicle. y Do not use a combination of radi-Driving on snowy grades or icy roads may al, belted bias or bias tires since itrequire the use of tire chains, in which case put the chains on the front wheels may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an ac-only. Use only SAE class S type chains cident. that are of the correct size for your tires so as not to damage the vehicle body or sus- – CONTINUED –

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