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ties , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
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Your AWD vehicle is neither a conventional off-road vehicle nor an all terrain vehicle . It is a passenger car designed primarily for on-road use . The AWD feature gives it some limited off-road capabilities in situations in which the driving surface is 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 Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) for general guidance . But please keep in mind that your vehicle ’ s off-road capabilities are more limited than those of the Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness .
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CAUTION
Frequent driving of an AWD model under hard-driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of the following items than that specified in the maintenance schedule described in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
. Engine oil . Brake fluid
Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions such as those listed above is not eligible for warranty coverage .
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Your vehicle is classified as a utility vehicle . A utility vehicle features a high ground clearance and may be equipped with off-road tires ( Subaru Outback Wilderness models only ), which enable the vehicle to be used for a wider range of applications . Because of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance , you can drive your SUBARU on ordinary roads or off-road . It handles and maneuvers differently |
from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road , so take time to become familiar with your vehicle . Note , however , that your vehicle is not a conventional off-road vehicle or an all-terrain vehicle , and it should not be operated like one . A higher center of gravity in relation to the tread width as compared with ordinary passenger cars makes vehicles of this type more likely to roll over . In reality , utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles . The high ground clearance of this vehicle is a real advantage , giving you a better view of the road and allowing you to anticipate problems earlier . However , remember that your utility vehicle is not designed for highspeed cornering comparable to ordinary passenger cars and that your vehicle could roll over if you make a sharp turn at high speed . If you do take your SUBARU offroad , certain common sense precautions such as those in the following list should be taken .
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. Make certain that you and all of your passengers are wearing seatbelts .
. Carry some emergency equipment , such as a towing rope or chain , a shovel , wheel blocks , first aid kit and cell phone or citizens band radio .
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