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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 .
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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 .
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. 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 .
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General precautions :
. Drive carefully . Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain .
. Slow down and employ extra caution at all times . When driving off-road , you will not have the benefit of marked traffic lanes , banked curves , traffic signs and the like .
. Do not drive across steep slopes . Instead , drive either straight up or straight down the slopes . A vehicle can much more easily tip over sideways than it can end over end . Avoid driving straight up or down slopes that are too steep .
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. Avoid sharp turning maneuvers , especially at higher speeds .
. Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel . A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands . Instead , drive with your fingers and thumbs on the outside of the rim .
. Do not drive or park over or near flammable materials such as dry grass or fallen leaves , as they may burn easily . The exhaust system is very hot while the engine is running and right after the engine stops . This could create a fire hazard .
Precautions when driving under especially dangerous situations :
. If you must rock the vehicle to free it from sand or mud , depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the select lever back and forth between “ 1 ”/“ D ” and “ R ” repeatedly . Do not race the engine . For the best possible traction , avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle .
. When the road surface is extremely slippery , you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st . Refer to “ Selection of Manual Mode ” FP330 .
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