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CAUTION
When the power steering warning light is illuminated , there may be more resistance when the steering wheel is operated . Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected immediately .
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the following ways , the power steering control system may temporarily limit the power assist in order to prevent the system components , such as the control computer and drive motor , from overheating .
. The steering wheel is operated frequently and turned sharply while the vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low speeds , such as while frequently turning the steering wheel during parallel parking .
. The steering wheel remains in the fully turned position for a long period of time .
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At this time , there will be more resistance when steering . However , this is not a malfunction . Normal steering force will be restored after the steering |
wheel is not operated for a while and the power steering control system has an opportunity to cool down . However , if the power steering is operated in a non-standard way which causes power assist limitation to occur too frequently , this may result in a malfunction of the power steering control system . |
7-9 . Braking
& Braking tips
WARNING
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Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving . This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads .
! When the brakes get wet
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When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle , the brakes may get wet . As a result , brake stopping distance will be longer . To dry the brakes , drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes .
! Use of engine braking
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Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking . When descending a grade , if only the foot brake is used , the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating , caused by overheated brake pads . To help prevent this , shift to a lower gear to get stronger engine braking .
! Braking when a tire is punctured
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Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured . This could cause
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