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Driving tips / On-road and off-road driving
On-road and off-road driving
WARNING
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. Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn , during sudden braking or under other similar conditions .
. Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving an All- Wheel Drive model could easily lead to a serious accident .
. Never attempt to drive through pools and puddles , or roads flooded with water . Water entering the engine air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto electrical parts may damage your vehicle and may cause it to stall . In this case , contact your SUBARU dealer immediately . Regardless of its depth , it can wash away the ground from under your tires , resulting in possible loss of traction and even vehicle rollover .
CAUTION
. Frequent driving of an AWD model under hard-driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of the following items than that specified in the maintenance schedule described in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
– Engine oil – Brake fluid
Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions such as those listed here is not eligible for warranty coverage .
. After driving on gravel roads or rough roads , check the undercarriage of the vehicle body for any damage , deformation , or paint removal . If you notice any irregularities , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
Because of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance , you can drive your SUBARU on ordinary roads or off-road .
But please keep in mind that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger car and is neither a conventional off-road vehicle nor an allterrain vehicle . If you do take your SUBARU off-road , certain common sense precautions such as those in the following list should be taken .
& Before driving
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. Make certain that you and all of your passengers are wearing seatbelts .
. Carry some emergency equipment , such as a towing rope or chain , a shovel , wheel blocks , first aid kit and cell phone or citizens band radio .
. Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make certain that it is not piled higher than the seatbacks . During sudden stops or jolts , unsecured cargo could be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury . Do not pile heavy loads on the roof . Those loads raise the vehicle ’ s center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over .
. Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those specified in this manual .
& During driving
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General precautions :
. Drive carefully . Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain .