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tion system , first take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe location .
& Driving with pets
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Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving . In a collision or sudden stop , unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers . Besides , the pets can be hurt under these situations . It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle . Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier ’ s handle . Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger ’ s seat . For further information , consult your veterinarian , local animal protection society or pet shop .
& Tire pressures
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Check and , if necessary , adjust the pressure of each tire and the spare ( if equipped ) at least once a month and before any long journey .
Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold . Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire inflation pressure label . For detailed information , refer to “ Tires and wheels ” FP495 .
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot . A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation , and destruction of the tires . The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident .
& On-road and off-road driving
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This vehicle is classified as a utility vehicle . Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles . Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance and higher center of gravity , making it more likely to roll over than ordinary passenger cars . It also handles and maneuvers differently from other passenger cars . For this reason , please read carefully the following section and follow
the instructions and precautions in order to prevent serious injury or death due to loss of control , rollover and other accidents . Refer to “ On-road and off-road driving ” FP420 .
& Attaching accessories WARNING
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. Do not attach any accessories , labels or stickers ( other than properly placed inspection stickers ) to the windshield . Such items may obstruct your view .
. If it is necessary to attach an accessory ( such as an electronic toll collection ( ETC ) device or security pass ) to the windshield , consult your SUBARU dealer for details on the proper location .
. Do not connect any unauthorized accessories or devices to the data link connector ( OBDII port ). This connector should be used only with compatible diagnostic devices for inspection and maintenance by an authorized service technician using authorized service tools . Connecting unauthorized devices , such as a driverbehavior tracking device , may