Subaru 2013 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Black plate (385,1)
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Model "A8190GE-C" EDITED: 2013/ 3/ 29
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You must install four tires that are
of the same size, circumference,
construction, manufacturer,
brand (tread pattern), degree of
wear, speed symbol and load
index. Mixing tires of other sizes,
circumferences or constructions
may result in severe mechanical
damage to the drive train of your
vehicle and may affect ride,
handling, braking and speed-
ometer/odometer calibration. It
also may be dangerous and lead
to loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
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.
All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine
power to all four wheels. AWD models
provide better traction when driving on
slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
when moving out of mud, sand or dirt.
For safety purpose 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 front wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling,
however, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden 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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Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recom-
mended tire pressure is provided 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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Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the follow-
ing items than that specified in
“
Mainte-
nance schedule
” F
11-3.
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Engine oil
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Brake fluid
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Rear differential gear oil
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Manual transmission oil (MT mod-
els)
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Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)
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Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)
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There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detail information, refer to
“
Towing
”
F
9-12.
Driving tips/Driving tips for AWD models
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