Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 233

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A1900BE-A.book Page 6 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 8-6 Driving tips Off road driving All AWD models except roads or off-road. But please keep in mind OUTBACK SPORT and vehi- that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger ve- cles with 17 inch tires hicle and is neither a conventional off-road Your AWD vehicle is neither a convention-vehicle nor an all-terrain vehicle. If you do y Always maintain a safe driving take your Subaru off-road, certain com- al off-road vehicle nor an all terrain vehi- speed according to the road andcle. It is a passenger vehicle designed pri-mon sense precautions such as the fol- weather conditions in order to lowing should be taken: marily for on-road use. The AWD feature avoid having an accident on a y Make certain that you and all of your sharp turn, during sudden brakinggives it some limited off-road capabilities passengers are wearing seatbelts. or under other similar conditions.in situations in which driving surfaces arey Carry some emergency equipment, relatively level, obstruction-free and other-such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, y Always use the utmost care in wise similar to on-road driving conditions.wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or driving – overconfidence becauseOperating it under other than those condi-citizens band radio. you are driving an All-Wheel Drivetions could subject the vehicle to exces- vehicle could easily lead to a seri-sive stress which might result in damagey Drive carefully. Do not take unneces- sary risks by driving in dangerous areas or ous accident. not eligible for repair under warranty. If over rough terrain. you do take your SUBARU off road, you should review the common sense precau-y Slow down and employ extra caution at tions in the next section (applicable to theall times. When driving off-road, you will Do not drive on rough roads or overOUTBACK SPORT) for general guidance.not have the beof markednefit traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and the curbs in a vehicle that has 17-inch orBut please keep in mind that your vehi- other ultra-low-profile tires. The cle’s off-road capabilities are more limitedlike. wheels and tires could be damaged than those of the OUTBACK SPORT. y Do not drive across steep slopes. In- by shock forces, leading to abnor- Never attempt to drive through pools and stead, drive either straight up or straight puddles, or roads flooded with water. Wa-down the slopes. A vehicle can much mal vibration or poor straight-line more easily tip over sideways than it can ter entering the engine air intake or the ex- tracking. Driving would then be end over end. Avoid driving straight up or more difficult. haust pipe or water splashing onto electri-down slopes that are too steep. cal parts may damage your vehicle and may cause it to stall. y Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, espe- cially at higher speeds. OUTBACK SPORT y Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel. A bad bump could jerk the Your Subaru can be driven on ordinary wheel and injure your hands. Instead drive

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