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Driving tips for AWD vehicles
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 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 ) Circumference ( c ) Speed symbol ( d ) Load index ( e ) Construction ( f ) Manufacturer ( g ) Brand ( tread pattern ) ( h ) Degrees of wear
For items ( a ) to ( d ), you must obey the specification that is printed on the tire placard . The tire placard is located on the driver ’ s door pillar .
If all four tires are not the same in items ( a ) to ( h ), it may lead to serious mechanical damage to the drive train of your car and affect the following factors .
— 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 .
CAUTION
If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire , be sure to use the original temporary spare tire stored in the vehicle . Using other sizes may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle .
All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine power to all four wheels . AWD vehicles provide better traction when driving on slippery , wet or snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud , dirt and sand . By shifting power between the front and rear wheels , SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceleration , and added engine braking force during deceleration .
Therefore , your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle differently than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle and it contains some features unique to AWD . For safety purposes as well as to avoid damaging the AWD system , you should keep the following tips in mind :
. An AWD vehicle is better able to climb steeper roads under snowy or slippery
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