Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 265)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
Driving tips
8-12
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases
under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the
exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle if
you park the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.
B Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in the fuel
system and the risk of its freezing, use of an anti-
freeze additive in the fuel tank is recommended dur-
ing cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically designed for
this purpose. When an antifreeze additive is used,
its effect lasts longer if the tank is refilled whenever
the fuel level reaches half empty.
If your SUBARU is not going to be used for an ex-
tended period, it is best to have the fuel tank filled to
capacity.
J Driving on snowy and icy roads
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid sudden
braking, abrupt acceleration, high-speed driving,
and sharp turning when driving on snowy or icy
roads.
Always maintain ample distance between your ve-
hicle and the vehicle ahead of you to avoid the need
for sudden braking.
To supplement the foot brake, use the engine brake
effectively to control the vehicle speed. (Shift into a
lower gear when necessary.)
Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such behavior can
cause the wheels to lock, possibly leading to loss of
vehicle control.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS) enhances your
vehicle’s braking performance on snowy and icy
roads. Refer to the “ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)”
section in chapter 7 for information on braking on
slippery surfaces.
NOTE
The optional 17-inch tires for the WRX are sum-
mer tires. Compared with winter and all-season
tires, summer tires give significantly less grip on
snowy and icy road surfaces. Avoid driving on
snowy and icy road surface with summer tires.