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ently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road , so take time to become familiar with your vehicle . Note , however , that your vehicle is not a conventional off-road vehicle or an all-terrain vehicle , and it should not be operated like one . A higher center of gravity in relation to the tread width as compared with ordinary passenger cars makes vehicles of this type more likely to roll over . In reality , utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles . The high ground clearance of this vehicle is a real advantage , giving you a better view of the road and allowing you to anticipate problems earlier . However , remember that your utility vehicle is not designed for highspeed cornering comparable to ordinary passenger cars and that your vehicle could roll over if you make a sharp turn at high speed . If you do take your SUBARU offroad , 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 .
. Avoid sharp turning maneuvers , especially
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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 :
. When driving over bumps in the road , drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels , underside of the vehicle , etc .
. 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 “ D ” and “ R ” repeatedly . Do not race the engine . For the best possible traction , avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle .
. Do not perform the following operations . Doing so may cause the transmission to overheat or malfunction . – Depressing the accelerator pedal
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