Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 268)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
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Driving tips
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chains — overconfidence because you are driving
with tire chains could easily lead to a serious acci-
dent.
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be fitted with optional
215/45 R17 tires for the WRX because of lack
of clearance between the tire and body.
J Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow,
sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly
and move the selector lever back and forth between
“D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For
the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels
when trying to free the vehicle.
When the road surface is extremely slippery, you
can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with
the transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and
AT).
Refer to the “Automatic transmission” section in
chapter 7 for information on holding the transmis-
sion in 2nd position.
Loading your vehicle
WARNING
D Never allow passengers to ride on the
folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in the car-
go area. Doing so may result in serious injury.
D Never stack luggage or other cargo higher
than the top of the seatback because it could
tumble forward and injure passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or accident. Keep lug-
gage or cargo low, as close to the floor as
possible.