DRIVING TIPS 469
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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.
Driving on grades s08al0503
. 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 following items.
– Engine coolant temperature gauge – AT OIL TEMP warning light
– Rear differential oil temperature warning light( if equipped)
. 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” FP472 and“ Engine Overheating” FP481.
– Engine coolant temperature gauge needle approaches the OVER- HEAT zone. Refer to“ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge” FP179.
– AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates. Refer to“ AT OIL TEMP Warning Light” FP187.
– Rear differential oil temperature warning light( if equipped). Refer to“ Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light” FP187.
. 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.
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