2005 Subaru Forester - 8. Driving tips (36 pages)
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Manual Description
New vehicle break-in driving – first, driving on snowy icy roads, gVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight, rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).
Roof rail crossbar (if equipped), new vehicle break-in driving –, the performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle and care your vehicle, speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except an emergency.
Speed for a long time, either fast slow, avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except an emergency, avoid hard braking, except an emergency, select the proper gear position speed.
Accelerate gently until you reach desired speed, then try to maintain that speed for long possible, do not pump the accelerator avoid racing, keep the tires inflated to correct pressure shown.
On the tire placard, which is located under door, use the air conditioner only when necessary, keep the front and rear wheels proper alignment, the same break-in procedures should be applied.
An overhauled engine, newly mounted engine when, brake pads or brake linings replaced with new, the following suggestions will help save your fuel, always properly maintain engine exhaust.
System to prevent engine exhaust gas entering vehicle, never run the engine in closed space, such, as a garage, except for the brief time needed, drive the vehicle in out it.
Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle, lengthy time while the engine running, is unavoidable, then use ventilation fan, force fresh air into vehicle.
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille, free from snow, leaves other obstructions, ensure that ventilation system always, are entering the vehicle, have problem.
Checked and corrected as soon possible, you must drive under these conditions, drive, only with all windows fully open, keep the rear gate closed while driving.
Prevent exhaust gas entering vehicle, the exhaust system for a short time after the engine has been shut off, the catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system, in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage catalytic converter, leaded fuel will damage catalytic converter, never start the engine by pushing pulling vehicle, never turn off the ignition switch while vehicle.
Running rough (misfiring, backfiring incomplete, combustion), have your vehicle checked repaired, do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter, to keep your vehicle in the best condition all times.
Always have recommended maintenance services, listed in the maintenance schedule Warranty, and Maintenance Booklet” performed specified.
Manual Description
New vehicle break-in driving – first, driving on snowy icy roads, gVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight, rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).
Roof rail crossbar (if equipped), new vehicle break-in driving –, the performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle and care your vehicle, speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except an emergency.
Speed for a long time, either fast slow, avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except an emergency, avoid hard braking, except an emergency, select the proper gear position speed.
Accelerate gently until you reach desired speed, then try to maintain that speed for long possible, do not pump the accelerator avoid racing, keep the tires inflated to correct pressure shown.
On the tire placard, which is located under door, use the air conditioner only when necessary, keep the front and rear wheels proper alignment, the same break-in procedures should be applied.
An overhauled engine, newly mounted engine when, brake pads or brake linings replaced with new, the following suggestions will help save your fuel, always properly maintain engine exhaust.
System to prevent engine exhaust gas entering vehicle, never run the engine in closed space, such, as a garage, except for the brief time needed, drive the vehicle in out it.
Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle, lengthy time while the engine running, is unavoidable, then use ventilation fan, force fresh air into vehicle.
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille, free from snow, leaves other obstructions, ensure that ventilation system always, are entering the vehicle, have problem.
Checked and corrected as soon possible, you must drive under these conditions, drive, only with all windows fully open, keep the rear gate closed while driving.
Prevent exhaust gas entering vehicle, the exhaust system for a short time after the engine has been shut off, the catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system, in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage catalytic converter, leaded fuel will damage catalytic converter, never start the engine by pushing pulling vehicle, never turn off the ignition switch while vehicle.
Running rough (misfiring, backfiring incomplete, combustion), have your vehicle checked repaired, do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter, to keep your vehicle in the best condition all times.
Always have recommended maintenance services, listed in the maintenance schedule Warranty, and Maintenance Booklet” performed specified.
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