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conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, however,
during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure to
reduce your speed and maintain an ample
distance from other vehicles.
. Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire
placard, which is located on the door pillar
on the driver’s side.
. Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the following
items than that specified in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”
– Engine oil
– Brake fluid
– Rear differential gear oil
– Continuously variable transmission
fluid
– Front differential gear oil
. There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to “Towing”
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8-8. Off Road Driving
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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.
. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. You the driver and
all your passengers should fasten
the seatbelts before starting
to drive in order to minimize the
chance of serious injury or death.
. Do not make sharp turns or quick
maneuvers unless absolutely unavoidable.
Such actions are dangerous
as you may lose control,
possibly resulting in a rollover
which could cause death or serious
injury.
. Whenever strong crosswinds are
present, slow down sufficiently
to maintain control of your vehicle.
Remember that your vehicle,
with its higher profile and center
of gravity, is more likely to be
affected by crosswinds than ordinary
passenger cars.
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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) for
general guidance. But please keep in mind
that your vehicle’s off-road capabilities are
more limited than those of the Outback.
Never attempt to drive through pools and
puddles, or roads flooded with water.