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8-8. Driving Precaution
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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. In this case, contact your SUBARU dealer immediately. Regardless of its depth, it can wash away the ground from under your tires, resulting in possible loss of traction and even vehicle rollover.
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CAUTION
After driving on gravel roads or rough roads, check the undercarriage of the vehicle body for any damage, deformation, or paint removal. If you notice any irregularities, contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible.
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8-9. Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
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. 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 All- Wheel Drive vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident.
. When replacing or installing tire( s), all four tires must be the same for the following items.
( a) Size( b) Speed symbol( c) Load index( d) Circumference( e) Construction( f) Manufacturer( g) Brand( tread pattern)( h) Degrees of wear
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For items( a) to( c), you must obey the specification that is printed on the tire inflation pressure label. The tire inflation pressure label is located on the driver’ s door pillar.
If all four tires are not the same in items( a) to( h), serious mechanical damage could be caused to the drivetrain of the car, and affect the followings.
– Ride – Handling – Braking
– Speedometer / Odometer calibration
– Clearance between the body and the tires
It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control, and it can lead to an accident.
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