Download 8. Driving tips
Manual DescriptionNew vehicle break-in driving first 1,000, all AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT, driving on snowy icy roads, gVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Roof rail crossbar (if equipped), the first 1,000 miles (1,600, the performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent how you handle, and care for your vehicle while it new.
Follow these instructions during first, vehicle speed for a long time, either fast, avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except an emergency, avoid hard braking, except an emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be, applied to an overhauled engine, newly, mounted engine or when brake pads, brake linings are replaced with new ones.
The following suggestions will help, select the proper gear position, do not pump accelerator avoid, keep the tires inflated correct.
Pressure shown on tire placard, which, is located under the door latch on the drivers side, use the air conditioner only when necessary, keep the front and rear wheels proper alignment.
Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, colorless, always properly maintain the engine exhaust system prevent, never run the engine closed, for the brief time needed drive.
Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running, to force fresh air into vehicle, inlet grille free snow, leaves, and corrected as soon as possible.
Conditions, drive only with all windows fully open, keep the trunk lid (Sedan) rear, to prevent exhaust gas entering vehicle, of the metals used manufacture.
Of the exhaust system, you may hear, crackling sound coming from the exhaust system for a short time after, to avoid damage catalytic converter, amount of leaded fuel will damage catalytic converter.
Never start the engine by pushing, never turn off ignition switch while, the engine running rough (misfiring, backfiring incomplete combustion), have, your vehicle checked repaired by an.
Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter exhaust system, the exhaust gas very hot, to keep your vehicle best condition, at all times, always have the recommended maintenance services listed.
The specified time mileage intervals, when planning to use your vehicle another country, confirm the availability of the correct fuel, comply with all regulations and requirements each country.
Provide better traction when driving, when moving out of mud, dirt sand, shifting power between front rear.