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Driving tips
Off road driving
WARNING
. 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 AllWheel Drive model could easily
lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Do not drive on rough roads or over
curbs in a vehicle that has 17-inch
or other ultra-low-profile tires. The
wheels and tires could be damaged
by shock forces, leading to abnormal vibration or poor straight-line
tracking. Driving would then be
more difficult.
& Except SPORT models
& SPORT models
Your AWD model is neither a conventional
off-road vehicle nor an all terrain vehicle. It
is a passenger vehicle designed primarily
for on-road use. The AWD feature gives it
some limited off-road capabilities in situations in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise
similar to on-road driving conditions. Operating it under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage
not eligible for repair under warranty. If you
do take your SUBARU off-road, you
should review the common sense precautions in the next section (applicable to the
SPORT models) for general guidance. But
please keep in mind that your vehicle’s offroad capabilities are more limited than
those of the SPORT models.
Never attempt to drive through pools and
puddles, or roads flooded with water.
Water entering the engine air intake or
the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall.
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