222 5-1 . Before driving
NOTICE
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same
time during driving , as this may restrain the EV system output .
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on
a hill .
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time . Doing so may damage the power steering motor .
●When driving over bumps in the road , drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels , underside of the vehicle , etc .
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations . Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle .
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle .
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations .
●The vehicle will lean abnormally .
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( �P . 529 )
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain , etc . Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehicle :
● Short in electrical components
●Traction battery caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded , be sure to have your SUBARU dealer check the following :
● Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of transmission fluid , etc .
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints ( where possible ), and the function of all joints , bearings , etc .
●Components connected to the traction battery .
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding , it may not be
possible to shift the shift position to P , or from P to other positions . In this case , contact your SUB- ARU dealer .
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake , and
shift the shift position to P . Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed .
■ When involved in a minor accident
Damage to the traction battery or battery peripheral components
could cause malfunctions . Even if it is a minor accident , have the vehicle inspected by your SUB- ARU dealer .