Subaru 2009 Impreza User Manual download pdf (Page 283)

8-10 Driving tips

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 “

” position and the

temperature control dial set for maximum

warmth until the wiper blades are com-

pletely thawed out. Refer to “Climate

control” F4-1. If your vehicle is equipped

with a wiper deicer, it is helpful to thaw the

windshield wiper blades. Refer to “Wind-

shield wiper deicer ” F3-43. To thaw out

the rear wiper blade, use the rear window

defogger. Refer to “Rear window defogger

button” F3-41.

When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts

to stick on the surface of the windshield

despite wiper operation, use the defroster

with the airflow control dial in “

” and the

temperature control dial set for maximum

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 effectively. If snow is

stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to

a safe place, then remove it. If you stop

the vehicle at road side, use the hazard

warning flasher to alert other drivers.

We recommend use of non-freezing type

wiper blades (winter blades) during the

seasons you could have snow and sub-

zero temperatures. Blades of this type

give supe rior wiping performance in

snowy conditions. Be sure to use blades

that are suitable for your vehicle.

CAUTION

During high-speed driving, non-

freezing type wiper blades may not

perform as well as standard wiper

blades. If this happens, reduce the

vehicle speed.

NOTE

When the season requiring non-freez-

ing type wiper blades is over, replace

them with standard wiper blades.

& Corrosion protection

Refer to “Corrosion protection” F10-4.

& Snow tires

WARNING

. When replacing original tires with

winter (snow) tires, make sure

you use only the same size,

construction and load range as

the original tires listed on the tire

placard. Using other sizes and

construction may affect speed-

ometer/odometer calibration and

clearance between the body and

tires. It also may be dangerous

and lead to loss of vehicle con-

trol.

. You must install four winter tires

that are of the same size, con-

struction, brand, and load range.

Mixing other sizes or construc-

tions may result in severe me-

chanical damage to the drive

train of your vehicle and may

affect ride, handling, braking and

speedometer/odometer calibra-

tion. It also may be dangerous

and lead to loss of vehicle con-

trol.

. Do not use a combination of

radial, belted bias or bias tires

since it may cause dangerous

handling characteristics and lead

to an accident.

! Except WRX STI

Your vehicle is equipped with “all season

tires” as original equipment, which are

designed to provide an adequate measure

of traction, handling and braking perfor-

mance in year-round driving. In winter, it

may be possible to enhance performance

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