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case put the chains on the front wheels only. Use only SAE class S type chains that are of the correct size for your tires so as not to damage the vehicle body or suspension. When driving with tire chains, drive at
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starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT).
to the “Automatic transmission” Refer section in chapter 7 for information on holding the transmission in 2nd position.
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speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h).
When a temporary spare tire is on a front wheel, replace the temporary spare tire with the rear tire on the same side of the vehicle, and then fit chains on the front tires.
Always use the utmost care when driving with tire chains — overconfidence be- cause you are driving with tire chains could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on tires listed in the following because of lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body. . 225/45R17 tires for WRX-STI . 215/45R17 tires for WRX
& Rocking the vehicle If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel- erator pedal slightly and move the selector lever back and forth between “D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle. When the road surface is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by
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Loading your vehicle
WARNING
. Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury.
. Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Keep luggage or cargo low, as close to the floor as possible.
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WARNING
ious injury.
CAUTION
Do not carry spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items inside the vehicle.
NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo.
& Vehicle capacity weight
. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can to prevent it from being thrown around inside the vehicle during sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident.
. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. These loads raise the vehi- cle’s center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over.
. Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting for- ward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop.
. Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
. Do not place anything on the rear shelf behind the rear seatback (for Sedan) or the extended cargo area cover (for Wagon). Such items could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or a collision. This could cause ser-
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The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door pillar. It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer.
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& GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The certification plate attached to the driver’s side doorjamb shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Therefore, the GVW changes de- pending on the situation. The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle – including standard equipment, fluids, emergency tools and spare tire assembly) plus the vehicle capacity weight.
In addition, the total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating luggage inside the vehicle. Even if the total weight of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the luggage. When possible, the load should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicle. If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you should confirm that GVW and front and rear GAWs are within the GVWR and GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle scale, found at a commercial weighing station.
Do not use replacement tires with a lower load range than the originals because they may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita- tions. Replacement tires with a higher load range than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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& Roof rail and crossbar (if
equipped)
1) Crossbar kit
The roof rail is not designed to carry cargo by itself. Cargo can be carried after securing the roof crossbar kit to the roof rail and installing the appropriate carrying attachment. When installing the roof follow the manufacturer’s crossbar kit, instructions.
When you carry cargo on the roof using the roof crossbar kit and a carrying attachment, never exceed the maximum load limit explained in the following. You should also be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). See the
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“Loading your vehicle” section in this chapter for information on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle. The maximum load limit of the cargo, crossbars and carrying attachment must not exceed 100
lbs (45 kg). Place the heaviest load at the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Always properly secure all cargo.CAUTION
. For cargo carrying purposes, the roof rail must be used together with a roof crossbar kit and the appropriate carrying attachment. The roof rail must never be used alone to carry cargo. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result.
. When using the roof crossbar kit, make sure that the total weight of the crossbars, carrying attach- ment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Over- loading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety hazard.
! Installing carrying attachments on
the crossbars
When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- follow the manufacturer’s instruc- bars, tions and make sure that the attachment is securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only attachments designed specifically for the crossbars. A set of crossbars is designed to carry loads (cargo and attachment) of not more than 100 lbs (45 kg). Before operating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attach- ment. NOTE Remember that the vehicle’s center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof, thus affecting the driving characteristics. Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be increased.
! Removal and installation of the
crossbars
The crossbars can be removed when you do not use the roof to carry cargo. ! To remove the crossbar 1. Loosen and remove the T-30 torx®
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head screw from the top of each crossbar end support. 2. Rotate the lower clamp on the bottom of each end support downward approxi- mately 908. 3. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails.
! To install the crossbar Front crossbar: Front crossbar has 100 LBS. Load Label on left-hand side.
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Front of vehicle T30 torx® head screw Front arrow label Front crossbar 100LBS load label Lower clamp
F: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Roof rail end support
7) 8) a:
Joint line Front arrow label 3 inches (76 mm)
1. Before placing the crossbar on the roof rails, make sure that the T-30 torx® head screw is removed from the top of each crossbar end support. 2. Rotate the lower clamp on the bottom of each end support downward approxi- mately 908. 3. With the front direction arrow label on the top right side of the crossbar pointing toward the front of the vehicle, carefully place the crossbar across the top of the vehicle so that the crossbar end supports rest on the top of the roof rails approxi- mately 3 inches (76 mm) rearward from the seam (joint) between the front roof rail support and the roof rail. 4. Rotate (raise) the lower clamp up to the bottom of the roof rail and loosely tighten the T-30 torx® head screw with the torx® wrench provided, through the top of the end support and into the threaded insert in the lower clamp on each end of the crossbar. NOTE It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp and the end support together to compress the pads and gain a better alignment of the pieces
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while trying to start the screw. Use care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert. 5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof rails, and if available, use a T- 30 torx® bit and torque wrench and tighten the T-30 torx® head screws to 30 to 35
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Rear crossbar:
6) a:
Front arrow label 0 inch (0 mm)
in the same
the rear crossbar
Install manner as the front crossbar. NOTE The rear crossbar should be positioned just in front of the rear seam (joint) between the rear roof rail support and the roof rail.
CAUTION
Do not carry cargo on the roof when the crossbars are removed. Lug- gage on the roof will be thrown forward or backward in sudden stops or rapid accelerations, result- ing in a dangerous road hazard.
NOTE Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure the four T-30 crossbar clamp screws have been checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in (4.0 N·m, 0.41 kgf·m), as outlined in Step #5 above.
Front of vehicle T30 torx® head screw Front arrow label
F: 1) 2) 3) Rear crossbar 4) Roof rail end support 5)
Joint line
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Trailer hitch (if equipped)
The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class 1 rated load. A maximum of 2,000 lbs (906 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of 200 lbs (90 kg) gross tongue weight are permissible for the trailer hitch. When you tow a trailer, follow the instruc- tions in the section “Trailer towing” in this chapter.
WARNING
. Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal in- juries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situa- tion. Refer to the section “Trailer towing” in this chapter for possi- ble recommendations and limita- tions.
. Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000
lbs (453 kg). Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer’s max- imum gross weight. Towing trai- lers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if– CONTINUED –
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the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
. Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive lock- ing placement before towing a trailer. If the ball mount comes off the trailer the hitch receiver, could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.
. Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch.
& Connecting a trailer 1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube.
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does not come off the hitch receiver.
2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount.
1) Hitch ball installation point 2) Hooks for safety chains
5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer. The hitch ball must be securely installed on the ball mount. 6. Connect your trailer to the hitch ball. 7. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that will hold the trailer’s maximum gross weight. The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping onto the ground in case it should disconnect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground.
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3. hitch pin. 4. Pull
Insert the safety pin securely into the
the ball mount
to make sure it
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. Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage. . Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using terminal grease.
WARNING
Do not connect safety chains to part of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks.
Hitch harness connector – Wagon
8. Connect the hitch wire harness’s black four-pin wire connector to the towing trailer’s wire harness 9. Confirm proper function of the hitch wire harness by individually activating the brake, right turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer.
turn signal,
left
NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire har- ness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. & When you do not tow a trailer . Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube.
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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy. If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious opera- tion of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions on correct installation and use provided by the trailer and other towing equipment manufacturers. SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions.
towing equipment, or
& Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load.
(Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (en- gine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.
& Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
CAUTION
. Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
. Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are accepta-
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ble.
! Total trailer weight
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight shown in the following table.
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Maximum total trailer
weight
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
Model
Conditions
MT models When towing a
trailer without brakes.
When towing a trailer with brakes.
AT models When towing a
trailer without brakes.
When towing a trailer with brakes.
When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade con- tinuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside tem- perature of 1048F (408C) or above.
! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW)
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale.
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Certification plate
GVWR is shown on the certification plate located on the driver’s side doorjamb of your vehicle.
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! Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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! Tongue load
Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehi- cle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification plate.
Certification label
To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.
Tongue load
Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg).
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the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced dur- ing cornering, resulting in over- steer, spin out and/or jackknifing.
& Trailer hitches Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer.
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a commer- cial trailer hitch. If you do, danger- ous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the drilled hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Also, drilling the frame or under- body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole.
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Jack
1) 2) Bathroom scale
The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustra- tion. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would be during actual towing, using a jack as shown.
F:
Front of vehicle
The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front; approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. Also, distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle than in the front, the load is taken off
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haust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment.
. Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
! WAGON including OUTBACK
SPORT
The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your SUBARU dealer. If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoid- able, be sure the hitch is suited to your vehicle and trailer. Consult with a profes- sional hitch supplier to assist you in choosing an appropriate hitch for your vehicle. Be sure to follow all of the hitch manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Never use a hitch that mounts only to the rear bumper. The bumper is not designed to handle that type of load. For all types of hitches, regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tight.
! SEDAN SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Consult with a professional hitch supplier to assist you in choosing an appropriate hitch for your vehicle. Be sure the hitch manufacturer’s to follow all of instructions for installation and use. Never use a hitch that mounts only to the rear bumper. The bumper is not designed to handle that type of load. Regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tight.
& Connecting a trailer
the trailer
! Trailer brakes If your trailer’s total weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) exceeds 1,000 lbs (453 kg), is required to be equipped with its own brake system. Electric brakes or surge brakes are recommended, and must be installed properly. Check that your trailer’s brakes conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations. Your SUBARU’s brake system is not designed to be tapped into the trailer’s hydraulic brake system. Please ask your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for more in- formation about the trailer’s brake system.
WARNING
. Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
. Do not directly connect your trailer’s hydraulic brake system to the hydraulic brake system in your vehicle. Direct connection would cause the vehicle’s brake performance to deteriorate and could lead to an accident.
! Trailer safety chains In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become discon- nected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should discon- nect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight-turn situa- tions into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to the instructions
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for your hitch and trailer.
WARNING
Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing a trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
! Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle’s stan- dard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that
conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations. ! Trailer lights Connection of trailer lights to your vehi- cle’s electrical system requires modifica- tions to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and parking lights each time you hitch up.
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system.
specifications.
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire.
If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire is firmly secured.
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the tem- porary spare tire is used. The tem- porary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle.
& Trailer towing tips
! Tires Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly inflated to the pressure specified on the tire placard located on the left center pillar of your vehicle.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s
CAUTION
. Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
. When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be dif- ferent from normal operation. For
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safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind:
! Before starting out on a trip . Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to- hitch mounting are in good condition. If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer. . Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the front and down at the rear, check the total trailer weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then confirm that the load and its distribution are acceptable. . Check that correct. . Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected properly. Confirm that
the tire pressures are
tongue is connected
– the trailer properly to the hitch ball. – the trailer lights connector is con- nected properly and trailer’s brake lights illuminate when the vehicle’s brake pedal is pressed, and that the trailer’s turn signal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn signal lever is oper- ated.
– the safety chains are connected properly. – all cargo in the trailer is secured safely in position. – the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a sig- nificant blind spot.
. Sufficient time should be taken to learn the “feel” of the vehicle/trailer combination before starting out on a trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up. ! Driving with a trailer . You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of control. . Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accel- erations. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine revolution. . Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane changes. . Slow down before turning. Make a longer than normal turning radius because the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. In a tight the trailer could hit your vehicle.
turn,
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. Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus- ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to weather conditions or the passing of large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and slow down immediately but gradually. . When passing other vehicles, consid- erable distance is required because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
Left turn
1) 2) Right turn . Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes practice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right
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the ABS warning light
for a right turn. . If illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. ! Driving on grades . Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if neces- sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent over- heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. . When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating. . When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to the water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles) and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since the engine and transmission are relatively prone to overheating under these condi- tions. temperature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illumi- the air nates, conditioner and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Refer to the “Engine overheating” section in chapter 9, and “Warning and indicator lights” section in chapter 3.
immediately switch off
the water
If
. If your vehicle has an automatic trans- mission, avoid using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat. . If your vehicle has an automatic trans- mission, place the selector lever as follows: Uphill slopes: “D” position Downhill slopes: A low-speed gear posi- tion to use engine braking ! Parking on a grade Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. You should not park on a hill or slope. But if parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take the following steps: 1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down. 2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake; slowly release the regular brakes. 5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (manual
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transmission) or “P” (automatic transmis- sion) and shut off the engine.
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addition it decreases the ground clear- ance of the front bumper by approximately 2.5 inches. Extra care must be taken with vehicles equipped with the front lip spoiler to avoid damage to that accessory.
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STI front lip spoiler (if equipped)
CAUTION
. Your vehicle’s ground clearance and approach angle are de- creased due to the addition of the front lip spoiler. Please ex- ercise caution when parking the vehicle, driving over speed bumps, traveling up or down steep inclines, or when under- taking any other maneuver that may involve the front end of the vehicle.
. When towing a vehicle or loading it onto a flatbed tow truck, extra precautions must be taken to ensure proper clearance between the front lip spoiler and the loading ramp or towing appara- tus. Failure to allow for proper clearance in these situations may result in damage to the front lip spoiler that is not covered under warranty.
lip spoiler protrudes outward The front approximately one half inch beyond the standard edge of In
the front bumper.
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In case of emergency
If you park your vehicle in case of an
emergency ........................................................ Temporary spare tire........................................... Flat tires............................................................... Changing a flat tire.............................................. Jump starting ...................................................... How to jump start................................................
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Engine overheating ............................................ 9-11If steam is coming from the engine
compartment....................................................
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If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment ................................................... Towing ................................................................ Towing and tie-down hooks................................ Using a flat-bed truck......................................... Towing with all wheels on the ground.................
Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be
unlocked..........................................................
Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be
closed .............................................................. Maintenance tools ............................................. Jack and jack handle .........................................
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If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency
NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.
The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or night to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be acti- vated regardless of the ignition switch position. Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing the switch again.
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Temporary spare tire
than a conventional
The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter tire and is designed for emergency use only. Re- move the temporary spare tire and re- install tire as soon as possible because the spare tire is de- signed only for temporary use.
the conventional
Check the inflation pressure of the tem- porary spare tire periodically to keep the tire ready for use. The correct pressure is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm2).
When using the temporary spare tire, note the following. . Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). . Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit properly. . Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the same time. . Do not drive over obstacles. This tire has a smaller diameter, so road clearance is reduced.
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WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the tem- porary spare tire is used. The tem- porary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle and may lead to an accident.
CAUTION
Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original. Using other sizes may result in severe mechan- ical damage to the drive train of your vehicle.
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Tread wear indicator bar Indicator location mark
1) 2) . When the wear indicator appears on the tread, replace the tire. . The temporary spare tire must be used only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire gets punctured, replace the wheel with a rear wheel and install the temporary spare tire in place of the removed rear wheel.
1) Spare fuse 2)
FWD connector
NOTE Before driving your vehicle (if your vehicle is AWD with automatic trans- mission, except Turbo models) with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector in the main fuse box located in the engine com- partment and confirm that the All- Wheel Drive warning light “AWD” in the combination meter comes on. The All-Wheel Drive capability of the vehi- cle has now deactivated. After re- installing the conventional tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD connector in order to reactivate All-Wheel Drive.
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Flat tires
If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.
& Changing a flat tire
WARNING
. Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surface. The jack can come out of the jacking point or sink into the ground and this can result in a severe accident.
. Use only the jack provided with your vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire. Never get under the vehicle while support- ing the vehicle with this jack.
. Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe accident.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, when- ever possible, then stop the engine. the parking brake securely and 2. Set shift a manual transmission vehicle in reverse or an automatic transmission vehicle in the “P” (Park) position. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have everyone get out of the vehicle.
Sedan 1) 2) 3) Spare tire
Jack Jack handle
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.
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Wagon 1) 2) 3) Spare tire
Jack Jack handle
Sedan: Remove the floor cover from the trunk. Turn the attaching bolt counter- clockwise, then take the spare tire out.
jack, and
the spare tire,
5. Take out wheel nut wrench. The spare tire is stored under the floor of the trunk or cargo area. To remove the spare tire, proceed as follows:
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Wagon: Open the lid. Remove the storage compartment (if so equipped). Turn the attaching bolt coun- terclockwise, then take spare tire out. If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary spare tire, carefully read the
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section “Temporary spare tire” in this chapter and strictly follow the instructions.
counterclockwise to loosen it, move the jack.
then re-
6. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
If the jackscrew is too tight to be loosened by hand, loosen it using a screwdriver or the jack handle.
The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover. NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.
The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or cargo area.
To take out the jack: Remove the cover,
turn the jackscrew
Jack-up points (Vehicle with side sill skirt)
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8. Insert the jack handle into the jack- screw, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary. 9. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.
Jack-up points (Others)
7. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat tire. Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
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10. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth. 11. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.
12. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
13. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tightening order in the
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9-8 In case of emergency
illustration. The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 lbf·ft (80 to 100 N·m, 8 to 10 kgf·m). This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.
tire in the spare tire
14. Store the flat compartment. Put the spacer and tighten the attaching bolt firmly. Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations.
After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the jackscrew clockwise by hand until it becomes too hard to turn. Then, tighten it by an additional 1/4 – 1/3
of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle. Unless the jack is properly se- cured, it may rattle while the vehicle is moving.WARNING
Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper place.
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Jump starting
WARNING
. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it come in contact with the eyes, skin, clothing or the vehicle. If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the exposed area with water immediately. Get medical help if the fluid has entered your eyes. If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a large amount of milk or water, and obtain immediate medical help. Keep everyone including chil- dren away from the battery.
. The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is brought near it. Do not smoke or light a match while jump starting. . Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen. It could cause the battery to burst or explode.
. Whenever working on or around a battery, always wear suitable
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eye protectors, and remove metal objects such as rings, bands or other metal jewelry.
. Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on them do not have loose or missing insulation. Do not jump start unless cables in suitable condition are avail- able.
. A running engine can be danger- ous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable.
. Jump starting is dangerous if it done incorrectly. If you are un- sure about the proper procedure for jump starting, consult a com- petent mechanic.
When your vehicle does not start due to a run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle may be jump started by connecting your battery to another battery (called the booster battery) with jumper cables.
& How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12
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If
grounded. 2. the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories. 4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.
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1) Booster battery 2) Engine lifting bracket
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the other end of
(1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. (2) Connect the jumper cable to the positive (+) term- inal of the booster battery. (3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery. (4) Connect the other end of the cable to the engine lifting bracket.
Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal. 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery. 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse order.
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Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia- tor cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
& If steam is coming from the
engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
& If no steam is coming from
the engine compartment 1. Keep the engine running at speed. 2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not turning, immediately turn off
idling
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Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
the
the engine and contact your authorized dealer for repair. 3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped, turn off the engine. If the temperature gauge stays at overheated zone, turn off the engine. 4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the coolant in the reserve tank. is below the “LOW” If the coolant level mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark. If there is no coolant in the reserve 5. tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant.
level
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn the cap counter- clockwise slowly without pressing down until it stops. Release the pressure from the radiator. After the pressure has been fully released, remove the cap by pressing down and turning it.
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or dete- rioration of the center differential.
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& Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
Front towing hook: 1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver out of the tool bag. Take the jack handle out of the trunk (Sedan) or cargo area (Wagon).
2. Pry off the cover on the front bumper using a screwdriver, and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook.
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the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. Fit the fog light cover on the bumper.
WARNING
. Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle. . Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with prop- er operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
Rear towing hook:
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the front bumper and the towing hook, do not
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apply excessive lateral load to the towing hook.
Tie-down hooks:
CAUTION
. Use only the specified towing hook and tie-down hook. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.
. Never use the tie-down hook on the underside of the vehicle closest to the muffler for towing purposes.
& Using a flat-bed truck
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“1st”
for manual
transmission
cles or vehicles. 2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly. 3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front under- spoiler and rear underspoiler (both optional), be careful not to scrape them when placing the vehicle on the carrier and when removing the vehicle from the carrier.
1) 2)
Tie-down hook Towing and tie-down hook
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. the selector lever into the “P” 1. Shift position for automatic transmission vehi-
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& Towing with all wheels on the
ground
1. Check the transmission and differen- tial oil levels and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary. 2. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral. 3. The ignition switch should be in the “Acc” position while the vehicle is being towed. 4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the direc- tion of the wheels will be locked. . Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not func- tion when the engine is not running. Because the engine is turned off, take greater effort to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel.
it will
CAUTION
. If
transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat- bed truck.
. Do not run the engine while being towed using this method. Trans- mission damage could result if the vehicle is towed with the engine running.
. For vehicles with automatic transmission, the traveling speed must be limited to less than 20
mph (30 km/h) and the traveling distance to less than 31 miles (50
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Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by operating the power door locking switches or the remote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from inside the cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at bottom-center of the rear gate trim. 2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the rear gate trim panel.
the
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Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the moon- roof manually. 1. Take out the hex-head wrench from the glove compartment and screwdriver from the tool bag.
3. Unlock the rear gate by pressing the lever inside the trim to the left. 4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear gate handle.
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the
Insert
the wrench in the end of
4. motor shaft. To lower the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise. To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counterclockwise.
Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
2. Remove the map light lens by prying the edge of the lens using a flat-head screwdriver. 3. Remove the two screws that retain the moonroof switch body. Then, remove the moonroof switch.
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Sedan 1) 2) 3) Spare tire
Jack Jack handle
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Maintenance tools
& Jack and jack handle
Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools:
Wheel cover remover (only for vehicles with wheel covers) Screwdriver Towing hook (eye bolt) Wheel nut wrench Hex-head wrench (only for vehicles with moonroof)
The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk (Sedan) or cargo area (Wagon).
To take out the jack, turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it, then re- move the jack.
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Wagon 1) 2) 3) Spare tire
Jack Jack handle
The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover. For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires” section in this chapter.
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Appearance care
Exterior care ....................................................... 10-2
Washing............................................................. 10-2
Waxing and polishing ......................................... 10-3
Cleaning aluminum wheels ................................. 10-3
Corrosion protection.......................................... 10-4
Most common causes of corrosion ..................... 10-4
To help prevent corrosion................................... 10-4Cleaning the interior.......................................... Seat fabric......................................................... Leather seat materials........................................ Synthetic leather upholstery............................... Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument
panel, console panel, and switches ..................
10-5
10-5
10-5
10-510-5
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10-2 Appearance care
Exterior care & Washing
CAUTION
. When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
. Do not wash the engine compart- ment and area adjacent to it. If water enters the engine air in- take, electrical parts or the power steering fluid reservoir, it will cause engine trouble or faulty power steering respectively.
. Since your vehicle is equipped with a rear wiper, automatic car- wash brushes could become tangled around it, damaging the wiper arm and other compo- nents. Ask the automatic car- wash operator not the brushes touch the wiper arm or to fix the wiper arm on the rear window glass with adhesive tape before operating the machine (Wagon models only).
to let
CAUTION
(WRX-STI) Do not hold the roof vane such as when washing the vehicle roof or trying to move the vehicle. Doing so could break the roof vane.
NOTE When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s beauty is frequent washing. Wash the vehicle at least once a month to avoid
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contamination by road grime.
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle with hot water and in direct sunlight.
insects,
tar, soot,
Salt, chemicals, tree sap, and bird droppings should be washed off by using a light detergent, as required. If you use a light detergent, make certain that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use strong soap or chemical detergents. All cleaning agents should be promptly flushed from the surface and not allowed to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the remaining water off with a chamois or soft cloth. ! Washing the underbody Chemicals, salts and gravel used for deicing road surfaces are extremely cor- rosive, accelerating the corrosion of un- derbody components, such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fenders, and sus- pension. Thoroughly flush the underbody and in- side of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful effects of such agents.
Mud and sand adhering to the underbody
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components may accelerate their corro- sion. After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy roads, wash the mud and sand off the underbody. Carefully flush the suspen- sion and axle parts, as they are particu- larly prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not use a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud. NOTE Be careful not to damage brake hoses, sensor harnesses, and other parts when washing suspension compo- nents.
! Using a warm water washer . Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle. . Do not wash the same area continu- ously. . If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand. Some warm water washers are of the high temperature, high pressure type, and they can damage or deform the resin parts such as moldings, or cause water to leak into the vehicle.
& Waxing and polishing Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them according to the manufac- turer’s instructions. Wax or polish when the painted surface is cool.
Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim, as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of wax on a painted surface leads to loss of the original luster and also quickens the deterioration of the surface. It is recom- mended that a coat of wax be applied at least once a month, or whenever the surface no longer repels water.
If the appearance of the paint has dimin-
