Subaru XV Crosstrek owners manual page 458

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Driving tips/Off road driving8-7 vehicle and make certain that it is not piledthe outside of the rim.engine. For the best possible traction, higher than the seatbacks. During sudden. Do not drive or park over or nearavoid spinning the wheels when trying to stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could beflammable materials such as dry grass orfree the vehicle. thrown around in the vehicle and causefallen leaves, as they may burn easily. The. When the road surface is extremely injury. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof.exhaust system is very hot while theslippery, you can obtain better traction by Those loads raise the vehicle’s center ofengine is running and right after thestarting the vehicle with the transmission gravity and make it more prone to tip over.engine stops. This could create a firein 2nd than 1st (both for MTand CVT). For . Never equip your vehicle with tireshazard. CVTmodels,refer to “Selection of manual larger than those specified in this manual.Precautions when driving under espe-mode” F7-26. ! During driving cially dangerous situations:! After driving General precautions: . If driving through water, such as when. Always check your brakes for effec- . Drive carefully. Do not take unneces-crossing shallow streams, first check thetiveness immediately after driving in sand, sary risks by driving in dangerous areas ordepth of the water and the bottom of themud or water. Do this by driving slowly over rough terrain. stream bed for firmness and ensure thatand stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat . Slowdownandemployextracautionatthe bed of the stream is flat. Drive slowlythat process several times to dry out the all times. When driving off-road, you willand cross the stream without stopping.brake discs and brake pads. not have the benefit of marked trafficThe water should be shallow enough that. After driving through tall grass, mud, lanes, banked curves, traffic signs anditdoes not reach the vehicle’s under-rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that there the like. carriage. Water entering the engine airis no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones, . Do not drive across steep slopes.intake or the exhaust pipe or watersand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the Instead, drive either straight up or straightsplashing onto electrical parts may da-underbody. Clear off any such matter from down the slopes. A vehicle can muchmage your vehicle and may cause it tothe underbody. If the vehicle is used with more easily tip over sideways than it canstall. Never attempt to drive throughthese materials trapped or adhering to the end over end. Avoid driving straight up orrushing water; regardless of its depth, itunderbody, a mechanical breakdown or down slopes that are too steep.can wash away the ground from underfire could occur. . Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, espe-your tires, resulting in possible loss of. Washthevehicle’s underbody after off- cially at higher speeds.traction and even vehicle rollover.road driving. Suspension components are . Do not grip the inside or spokes of the. If you must rock the vehicle to free itparticularly prone to dirt buildup, so they steering wheel. A bad bump could jerk thefromsandormud,depresstheacceleratorneed to be washed thoroughly. wheel and injure your hands. Instead,pedal slightly and move the shift lever/ drive with your fingers and thumbs onselect lever back and forth between “1”/ “D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the

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