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Tires and Wheels
The disc brakes have audible wear indicators on the brake pads . If the brake pads wear close to their service limit , the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied .
If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal , have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible .
& Breaking-In of New Brake Pads s11at01
When replacing the brake pad , use only genuine SUBARU parts . After replacement , the new parts must be broken in . Contact your SUBARU dealer for details .
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While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph ( 50 to 65 km / h ), step on the brake pedal lightly . Repeat this five or more times .
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& Types of Tires s11av01
You should be familiar with type of tires present on your vehicle .
The factory-installed tires on your new vehicle are all season tires .
! All season tires s11av0101
All season tires are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction , handling and braking performance in year-round driving including snowy and icy road conditions . However , all season tires do not offer as much traction performance as winter ( snow ) tires in heavy or loose snow or on icy roads .
All season tires are identified by “ ALL SEASON ” and / or “ M + S ” ( Mud & Snow ) on the tire sidewall .
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Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited for highway driving under dry conditions .
Summer tires are inadequate for driving on slippery roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads .
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered or icy roads , we strongly recommend the use of winter ( snow ) tires .
When installing winter tires , be sure to