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3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. |
& Towing with all wheels on the ground
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and power steering do not function when the engine is not running. Because the engine is turned off, it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel. |
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CAUTION
. If your vehicle has a bumper under guard( optional), be careful not to scrape it when placing the vehicle on the carrier and when removing the vehicle from the carrier.
. Transport by flat-bed truck may cause the headlights to become misaligned. In such a case, have the headlight alignment checked by a SUBARU dealer after transporting the vehicle by flat-bed truck.
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1. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in the neutral position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the“ ON” position while the vehicle is being towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to the“ OFF” position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked.
. Remember that the brake booster
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CAUTION
. If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flatbed truck.
. Sometime damaged vehicles cannot be towed because of their damaged condition. In that case, use a flat-bed truck for transportation.
. The traveling speed must be limited to less than 20 mph( 32 km / h) and the traveling distance to less than 31 miles( 50 km). For greater speeds and distances, transport your vehicle on a flatbed truck.
. Use a flat-bed truck if there are long distance downgrades or steep slopes. However, do not apply the brake pedal for a long time because the engine braking will not work while towing. Doing so could overheat the brake.
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