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8-8 . Driving tips for AWD models
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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 vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident .
. When replacing or installing tire ( s ), all four tires must be the same for following items .
( a ) Size ( b ) Speed symbol ( c ) Load index ( d ) Circumference ( e ) Construction ( f ) Manufacturer ( g ) Brand ( tread pattern ) ( h ) Degrees of wear
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For the items ( a ) to ( c ), you must obey the specification that is printed on the tire inflation pressure label . The tire inflation pressure label is located on the driver ’ s door pillar .
If all the four tires are not the same for items ( a ) to ( h ), serious mechanical damage could be caused to the drivetrain of the car , and affect the followings .
– Ride – Handling – Braking
– Speedometer / Odometer calibration
– Clearance between the body and tires
It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control , and it can lead to an accident .
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CAUTION
If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire , be sure to use the original temporary spare tire stored in the vehicle . Using other sizes may result in severe mechanical damage to the drivetrain of your vehicle .
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All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine power to all four wheels . AWD models provide better traction when driving on slippery , wet or snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud , dirt and sand . By shifting power between the front and rear wheels , SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceleration and added engine braking force during deceleration .
Therefore , your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle differently than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle and it contains some features unique to AWD . For safety purposes as well as to avoid damaging the AWD system , you should keep the following tips in mind .
. An AWD model is better able to climb steeper roads under snowy or slippery
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