Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 253

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A1900BE-A.book Page 26 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 8-26 Driving tips trailer. TDriving with a trailer y Check that the vehicle sits horizontally y You should allow for considerably more with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the front and down atstopping distance when towing a trailer. the rear, check thetal tra toiler weight, Avoid sudden braking because it may re- GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then sult in skidding or jackknifing and loss of control. confirm that the load and its distribution are acceptable. y Avoid abrupt starts and sudden acceler-1 ations. If your vehicle has a manual trans- 2 y Check that the tire pressures are cor- rect. mission, always start out in first gear and y Check that the vehicle and trailer are release the clutch at moderate engine rev- connected properly. Confirm that olution. – the trailer tongue is connected prop- y Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and 800231 erly to the hitch ball. rapid lane changes. – the trailer lights connector is connect-y Slow down before turning. Make a long-1) Left turn ed properly and trailer’s brake lights illu-er than normal turning radius because the2) Right turn minate when the vehicle’s brake pedal trailer wheels will be closer than the vehi-y Backing up with a trailer is difficult and cle wheels to the inside of the turn. In a is pressed, and that the trailer’s turn sig-tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle.takes practice. When backing up with a nal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. y Crosswinds will adversely affect the signal lever is operated. handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus-When turning back, grip the bottom of the – the safety chains are connected prop- steering wheel with one hand and turn it to ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to erly. weather conditions or the passing of largethe left for a left turn, and turn it to the right – all cargo in the tra iler is secured safe- for a right turn. tracks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly ty in position. grip the steering wheel and slow down im-y If the ABS warning light illuminates – the side mirrors provide a good rear-mediately but gradually. while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing ward field of view without a significant the trailer and have repairs performed im- blind spot. y When passing other vehicles, consider-mediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. y Sufficient time should be taken to learn able distance is required because of the added weight and length caused by at- the “feel” of the vehicle/trailer combinationtaching the trailer to your vehicle.TDriving on grades before starting out on a trip. In an area free y Before going down a steep hill, slow of traffic, practice turning, stopping and down and shift into lower gear (if neces- backing up. sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent over-

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