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On-road and off-road driving
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. 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 and brake pedal at the same time while the select lever is in a position other than “ P ” or “ N ”.
– Depressing the accelerator to hold the vehicle in a stationary position while on a slope and while the select lever is in a position other than “ P ” or “ N ”.
– Trying repeatedly to drive over a bump that the vehicle cannot climb over .
. 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 ” FP326 .
. Do not rotate the tires at a high speed if the vehicle is stuck due to muddy , snowy , icy , or similar low-traction conditions , or if any tire is not touching the ground . Doing so may cause the tires to burst or lead to an accident due to abnormal overheating or damage to drivetrain components .
. On rough roads and roads with large undulations , have a leader guide you , or check the road surface in advance to select a road where the ground will not come in contact with the undercarriage of the vehicle body . Drive the vehicle at 6 mph ( 10 km / h ) or less . If you hear any abnormal noise while driving , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
. Do not allow the vehicle tires to be submerged in deep sand , a river , or seawater . If you have to drive under these conditions , thoroughly wash the vehicle after driving . If you hear any abnormal noise while driving , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
. If the wheels are stuck , cutting the steering wheel at a sharp angle may cause the steering components to be deformed . If you hear any abnormal noise while driving or if you notice any abnormalities due to rough running , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
. Avoid driving over curbs . Tires , wheels , suspensions , and the mechanical components under the vehicle body may be unnoticeably damaged by the impact of striking a curb or driving on a rough road . If driving over a curb is unavoidable , ride over it slowly and at a right angle to the curb . When parking your vehicle , make sure that the tires are not pressed against the curb .
. Do not drive for a long time while the vehicle is tilted to the left or right .