Subaru Impreza IV 4 owners manual page 324

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Black plate (357,1) Driving tips8-9 winter driving, stop when and where it isWARNING to avoid the need for sudden braking. safe to do so and check under the fenders To supplement the foot brake, use the periodically. Snow can trap dangerous exhaustengine brake effectively to control the ! Parking in cold weather gases under your vehicle. Keepvehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear Do not use the parking brake whensnow clear of the exhaust pipe andwhen necessary.) parking for long periods in cold weatherfromaroundyourvehicleifyouparkAvoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha- since it could freeze in that position.the vehicle in snow with the enginevior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly Instead, you should observe the followingrunning. leading to loss of vehicle control. tips. An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en- 1. Placetheshift lever in “1” or “R” for MT! Refueling in cold weatherhances your vehicle’s braking perfor- models, or the select lever in “P” for CVTTo help prevent moisture from forming inmanceonsnowyandicyroads.For models. the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,information on braking on slippery sur- 2. Use tire stops under the tires to use of an antifreeze additive in the fuelfaces, refer to “ABS (Anti-lock Brake prevent the vehicle from moving.tank is recommendedduringcoldweather.System)” F7-26 and “Vehicle Dynamics When the vehicle is parked in snow orUse only additives that are specificallyControl system” F7-28. when it snows, raise the wiper blades offdesigned for this purpose. When an 8 antifreeze additive is used, its effect lastsWARNING the glass to prevent damage to them.longer if the tank is refilled whenever the When the vehicle has been left parkedfuel level reaches half empty.Do not use the cruise control on after use on roads heavily covered with slippery roads such as snowy or icy snow, or has been left parked during aIf your SUBARU is not going to be usedroads. This may cause loss of snowstorm, icing may develop on thefor an extended period, it is best to havevehicle control. brake system, which could cause poorthe fuel tank filled to capacity. braking action. Check for snow or ice&Driving on snowy and icy buildup on the suspension, disc brakesroads and brake hoses underneath the vehicle.To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid If there is caked snow or ice, remove it,suddenbraking, abrupt acceleration, high- being careful not to damage the discspeed driving, and sharp turning when brakes and brake hoses and ABS har-driving on snowy or icy roads. ness. Always maintain ample distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A1120BE-B" EDITED: 2011/ 10/ 28

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