Subaru XV Crosstrek owners manual page 460

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Driving tips/Winter driving8-9 Clear away ice and snow that hasicing may develop on the brakefor an extended period, it is best to have accumulated under the fenders to avoidsystem, which could cause poorthe fuel tank filled to capacity. making steering difficult. During severebraking action. Check for snow&Driving on snowy and icy winter driving, stop when and where it isor ice buildup on the suspension,roads safe to do so and check under the fendersdisc brakes and brake hoses periodically. underneath the vehicle. If thereTo prevent skidding and slipping, avoid ! Parking in cold weather is caked snow or ice, remove it,suddenbraking, abrupt acceleration, high- being careful not to damage thespeed driving, and sharp turning when WARNING disc brakes and brake hoses anddriving on snowy or icy roads. ABSharness. Always maintain ample distance between Snow can trap dangerous exhaust your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you gases under your vehicle. Keep When parking for long periods in coldto avoid the need for sudden braking. snow clear of the exhaust pipe andweather, you should observe the followingTo supplement the foot brake, use the fromaroundyourvehicleifyouparktips. engine brake effectively to control the the vehicle in snow with the engine1. For MT models, place the shift lever invehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear running. the “1” or “R” position. For CVT models,when necessary.) place the select lever in the “P” position.Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha- 2. Use tire stops under the tires to viorcancausethewheelstolock,possibly CAUTION prevent the vehicle from moving.leading to loss of vehicle control. . Do not use the parking brake! Refueling in cold weatherAn anti-lock brake system (ABS) en- when parking for long periods in hances your vehicle’s braking perfor- coldweathersinceitcouldfreezeTo help prevent moisture from forming inmanceonsnowyandicyroads.For in that position. the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,information on braking on slippery sur- . When the vehicle is parked inuse of an antifreeze additive in the fuelfaces, refer to “ABS (Anti-lock Brake snoworwhenitsnows,raise thetank is recommendedduringcoldweather.System)” F7-32 and “Vehicle Dynamics wiper blades off the glass toUse only additives that are specificallyControl system” F7-34. prevent damage to them. designed for this purpose. When an antifreeze additive is used, its effect lastsWARNING . When the vehicle has been leftlonger if the tank is refilled whenever the parkedafter use on roads heavilyfuel level reaches half empty.Do not use the cruise control on covered with snow, or has been slippery roads such as snowy or icy left parked during a snowstorm,If your SUBARU is not going to be usedroads. This may cause loss of – CONTINUED –

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