Subaru 2015 BRZ, Owner'S Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
BRZ_EGE
CAUTION
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Pre-driving check
Trapping small animals in the cooling fan and belts of the engine may result
in a malfunction. Check that no small animal enters the engine compartment
and under the vehicle before starting the engine.
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When driving the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
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Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.
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Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
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Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
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Do not release the clutch pedal too quickly. Doing so may damage the
transmission.
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When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always shift the select lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed. Also set the parking brake.