Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 229

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A1900BE-A.book Page 2 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 8-2 Driving tips Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving Fuel economy hints Engine exhaust gas (Carbon – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 monoxide) km) The following suggestions will help to save your fuel. The performance and long life of your ve- y Select the proper gear position for the hicle are dependent on how you handlespeed and road conditions. y Never inhale engine exhaust gas. and care for your vehicle while it is new. y Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera- Engine exhaust gas contains car- tion. Always accelerate gently until you Follow these instructions during the first bon monoxide, a colorless and 1,000 miles (1,600 km): reach the desired speed. Then try to main- odorless gas which is dangerous, y Do not race the engine. And do not al- tain that speed for as long as possible. or even lethal, if inhaled. low engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm ex- y Do not pump the accelerator and avoid y Always properly maintain the en- cept in an emergency. racing the engine. gine exhaust system to prevent y Do not drive at oneconstant en gine or y Avoid unnecessary engine idling. engine exhaust gas from entering vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or y Keep the engine properly tuned. the vehicle. slow. y Keep the tires inflated to the correct y Avoid starting suddenly and rapid accel- pressure shown on the tire placard, which y Never run the engine in a closed eration, except in an emergency. is located under the door latch on the driv- space, such as a garage, except y Avoid hard braking, except in an emer- er’s side. Low pressure will increase tire for the brief time needed to drive gency. wear and fuel consumption. the vehicle in or out of it. The same break-in procedures should be y Use the air conditioner only when nec- y Avoid remaining in a parked vehi- essary. cle for a lengthy ti me while the en- applied to an overhauled engine, newly mounted engine or when brake pads or y Keep the front and rear wheels in prop- gine is running. If that is unavoid- brake linings are replaced with new ones. er alignment. able, then use the ventilation fan y Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or to force fresh air into the vehicle. cargo. y Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.

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