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Vehicle Dynamics Control system
& Safety precautions WARNING
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Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system could easily lead to a serious accident .
CAUTION
. Even if your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control system , winter tires should be used when driving on snow-covered or icy roads ; in addition , vehicle speed should be reduced considerably . Simply having a Vehicle Dynamics Control system does not guarantee that the vehicle will be able to avoid accidents in any situation .
. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is an indication that the road being travelled on has a slippery surface ; since having Vehicle Dynamics Control is no guarantee that full vehicle control will be maintained at all times and under all conditions , its activation should be seen as a sign that the speed of the vehicle should be reduced considerably .
. Whenever suspension components , steering components , or an axle are removed from a vehicle , have an inspection of that system performed by an authorized SUBARU dealer .
. The following precautions should be observed in order to ensure that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating properly :
– All four wheels should be fitted with tires of the same size , type , and brand . Furthermore , the amount of wear should be the same for all four tires .
– Keep the tire pressure at the proper level as shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver ’ s side door pillar .
– Use only the specified temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire . With a temporary spare tire , the effectiveness of the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system is reduced and this should be taken into account when driving the vehicle in such a condition .
. If non-matching tires are used , the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may not operate correctly .
. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system helps prevent unstable vehicle motion such as skidding using control of the brakes and engine power . Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics Control system unless it is absolutely necessary . If you must turn off the Vehicle Dynamics Control system , drive very carefully according to the road surface conditions .
& System features
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In the event of wheelspin and / or skidding on a slippery road surface and / or during cornering and / or an evasive maneuver , the Vehicle Dynamics Control system adjusts the engine ’ s output and the wheels ’ respective braking forces to help maintain traction and directional control .