2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 239

8-12 Driving tips pension. When driving with tire chains, drive at speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h). 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). Loading your vehicle Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury. 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 luggage or cargo low, as close to the floor as possible. When a temporary spare tire is on a front wheel, replace the temporary spare tire with the rear tire on the same side of the vehicle, and then fit chains on the front tires. Always use the utmost care when driving with tire chains — overconfidence because you are driving with tire chains could easily lead to a serious accident. Tire chains cannot be used on tires listed in the following because of lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body. 225/45R17 tires for WRX-STI 215/45R17 tires for WRX 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. Refer to the “Automatic transmission” section in chapter 7 for information on holding the transmission in 2nd position. Rocking the vehicle 100094