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DRIVING TIPS
. When passing other vehicles, considerable distance is required because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
. Reversing the vehicle with a trailer can be difficult and requires experience. Never accelerate or steer rapidly, and grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
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To reverse around a corner, perform the following procedure.
1. Reverse slowly and steer in the opposite direction to the way you want to turn.
2. Once the trailer begins to swing around, straighten the steering wheel.
3. Turn the wheel in the opposite direction.
4. Steer the vehicle around to be in line with the trailer, then straighten the steering again.
. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
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. Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear( if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’ s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts.
. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating.
. When driving uphill in hot weather, because the engine and transmission are relatively prone to overheating, pay attention to the engine coolant temperature gauge.
. If any of the following conditions occur, immediately turn off the air conditioner and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location. Refer to“ If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency” FP438 and“ Engine Overheating” FP450.
– Engine coolant temperature gauge needle approaches the OVER- HEAT zone. Refer to“ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge” FP179.
. When the hybrid system overheat warning light illuminates, the power output limits are activated and it will only be possible to drive the vehicle at only low speeds. Refer to“ Hybrid System Overheat Warning Light” FP201.
. Do not use the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat.