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INTRODUCTION
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY
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WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy , your reaction will be delayed and your perception , judgment and attentiveness will be impaired . If you drive when tired or sleepy , your , your passengers ’ and other persons ’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase .
Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy . On long trips , you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey . When possible , you should share the driving with others .
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VE- HICLE s00ad07
WARNING
Do not remove the genuine SUBARU navigation and / or audio system . Doing so could cause the following functions to be inoperable .
. Combination meter display ( color LCD )
. Rear view image and help lines . Vehicle settings . Climate control
. Front seat heater and ventilation ( if equipped )
. Clock
CAUTION
Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories . Other types of modifications could affect its performance , safety or durability , and may even violate governmental regulations . In addition , damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties .
USE OF CELL PHONES / TEXT- ING AND DRIVING s00ad16
CAUTION
Do not talk on a cell phone or text while driving ; it may distract your attention from driving and lead to an accident . If you use a cell phone to talk or text , first pull off the road and park in a safe place . In some States / Provinces , it may be lawful to talk on a phone while driving , but only if the phone is handsfree .
DRIVING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM s00ad09
WARNING
Do not allow the monitor to distract your attention from driving . Also , do not operate the controls of the navigation system while driving . The loss of attention to driving could lead to an accident . If you wish to operate the controls of the navigation system , first take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe location .
DRIVING WITH PETS s00ad10
Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving . In a collision or sudden stop , unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers . Besides , the pets can be hurt under these situations . It is also for their own safety that pets should be