Subaru 2003 Outback Sport, Owner'S Manual

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Driving tips
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safety purposes as well as to avoid damaging the
AWD system, you should keep the following tips in
mind:
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An AWD vehicle is better able to climb steeper
roads under snowy or slippery conditions than a two
wheel drive vehicle. There is little difference in han-
dling, however, during extremely sharp turns or sud-
den braking. Therefore, when driving down a slope
or turning corners, be sure to reduce your speed
and maintain an ample distance from other vehicles.
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When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the
same size, construction, brand, and load range as
the original tires listed on the tire placard. Using other
sizes, circumference or construction may result in se-
vere mechanical damage to the drive train of your ve-
hicle and may affect ride, handling, braking,
speedometer/odometer calibration, and clearance
between the body and tires. It also may be danger-
ous and lead to loss of vehicle control.
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If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat
tire, be sure to use the original temporary spare tire
stored in the vehicle. Using other sizes may result in
severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your
vehicle.
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Always check the cold tire pressure before start-
ing to drive. The recommended tire pressure is pro-
vided on the tire placard, which is located under the
door latch on the driver’s side.
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Tire chains should always be placed on the front
wheels only.
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There are some precautions that you must ob-
serve when towing your vehicle. For detail informa-
tion, see the “Towing” section in chapter 9.
WARNING
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Always maintain a safe driving speed ac-
cording to the road and weather conditions in
order to avoid having an accident on a sharp
turn, during sudden braking or under other
similar conditions.
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Always use the utmost care in driving –
overconfidence because you are driving an all
wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
ous accident.