Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads - Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual

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Driving tips/Winter driving
is caked snow or ice, remove it,
being careful not to damage the
disc brakes and brake hoses and
ABS harness.
When parking for long periods in cold
weather, you should observe the following
tips.
1. For MT models, place the shift lever in
the 1 or R position. For CVT models,
place the select lever in the P position.
2. Use tire stops under the tires to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
! Refueling in cold weather
! Petrol engine models
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during 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 extended period, it is best to have
the fuel tank filled to capacity.
! Diesel engine models
For information about refueling in cold
weather, refer to Fuel requirements for
diesel engine models F7-3.
& 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 vehicle 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 beha-
vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly
leading to loss of vehicle control.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-
hances your vehicle s braking perfor-
mance on snowy and icy roads. For
information about braking on slippery
surfaces, refer to ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) F7-34 and Vehicle Dynamics
Control system F7-36.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving
in snowstorms. Snow will enter the
engine's intake system and may
hinder the airflow, which could re-
sult in engine shutdown or even
breakdown.
! Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield or rear window, perform the
following procedure.
. To thaw the windshield wiper blades,
use the defroster and set the temperature
for maximum warmth until the wiper
blades are completely thawed. Refer to
Defrosting F4-11.
. If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper
deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the