220 5-1 . Before driving
WARNING
■ When shifting the shift position
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is selected , or roll forward while the shift position is in
R . Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle .
●Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving . Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control .
●Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward . Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control .
●Do not shift the shift position to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward . Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control .
●Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system . Regenerative braking is not
available with the EV system disengaged .
●Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed . Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N
may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury . After changing the shift position , make sure to confirm the current shift position displayed on the shift position indicator inside the meter .
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise ( brake pad wear limit indicators )
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible . Rotor damage may result if the
pads are not replaced when needed . It is dangerous to drive the vehicle
when the wear limits of the brake pads and / or those of the brake discs are exceeded .
■ When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily .
If the shift position is in any position other than P or N , the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly , causing an accident .
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away ,
always keep depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “ READY ” indicator is illuminated , and apply the parking brake as necessary .
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline , in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward , always depress the brake pedal and
securely apply the parking brake as needed .
■ When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses , cigarette lighters , spray cans , or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it
is in the sun . Doing so may result in the following :
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can , and may lead to a fire .