Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 212

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A1900BE-A.book Page 15 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Starting and operating 7-15 y Under any of the following condi- vibration and noise. This does not indi- tions, turn the center differential cate a problem. The phenomenon will control dial to the rearmost posi- disappear when you turn the center dif- tion to minimize the initial LSDferential control dial to the rearmost torque: position (minimum initial LSD torque y When a temporary spare tire is position). installed y Use the center-differential indicator light only as a rough indication of the y When your vehicle is towed initial LSD torque. y When the vehicle is stopped y If you operate the center differential with the manual mode selected control dial while quickly accelerating 700358 or turning a tight corner, you may feel NOTE slight shocks. This is due to differential Turn the dial rearward to reduce the initialy A higher initial LSD torque setting action by the center differential and LSD torque; when the white line reaches gives the vehicle greater traction when does not indicate a problem. 7 driving straight ahead but makes cor- the rearmost position, the initial LSD torque will be minimum and the “” indi- nering more difficult. Remember this when adjusting the initial LSD torque.Temporary release cator light will come on. Under this condi- When the driver stops the vehicle and tion, only the Mechanical LSD torque willIn general, higher initial LSD torque pulls the parking-brake lever after manual- limit the differential action. settings assist driving on slippery roads and lower settings for non-slip- ly setting the initial LSD torque, the LSD torque is temporarily minimized. However pery roads. If you become stuck in snow or mud, turning the center differ- the indicator in the combination meter y Do not turn the control dial when ential control dial to the frontmost po-continues to show the driver’s selected ini- a wheel slippage occurs. Wait un- sition will help move the vehicle out. tial LSD torque. When the driver releases til the wheelspin has been the parking-brake lever, the initial LSD (The “LOCK” indicator will come on at torque set by the driver is restored. brought under control. the frontmost position.) y During cornering or when making turns (especially when getting into the garage), the rotational difference be- tween the front and rear wheels may cause a braking effect accompanied by

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