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ious 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 .
. 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
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, 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 .
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 differ-
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