Snow Tires - Subaru 2000 Legacy Owner's Manual

n 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, use the defroster with the airflow
control dial in the "
for maximum warmth until the wiper blades are completely thawed
out. If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper deicer, it is helpful to thaw
the windshield wiper blades. To thaw out the rear wiper blade, use the
rear window defogger.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts to stick on the surface of
the windshield despite wiper operation, use the defroster with the air-
flow control dial in "
imum warmth. After the windshield gets warmed enough to melt the
frozen snow on it, wash it away using the windshield washer.
Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effec-
tively. If snow is stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to a safe
place, then remove it. If you stop the car at road side, use the hazard
warning flasher to alert other drivers.
We recommend use of non-freezing type wiper blades during the sea-
sons you could have snow and sub-zero temperatures.
B Corrosion protection
Refer to the "Corrosion protection" section (chapter 10).
J Snow tires
WARNING
D When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the same size,
circumferences, construction, brand, and load range as the origi-
nal tires listed on the tire placard. Using other sizes, circumfer-
ences or construction may result in severe mechanical damage
to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling,
braking, speedometer/odometer
between the body and tires. It also may be dangerous and lead to
loss of vehicle control.
" position and the temperature control dial set
" and the temperature control dial set for max-
calibration,
Driving tips
and clearance
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