Subaru 2004 Forester X - Manual (Page 285)

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Driving tips
Driving in foreign countries
When planning to use your vehicle in another country:
Confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (Refer to
the “Fuel requirements” section in chapter 7.)
Comply with all regulations and requirements of
each country.
Driving tips for AWD vehicles
All wheel drive distributes the engine power to all four
wheels. AWD vehicles provide better traction when
driving on slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
when moving out of mud, dirt and sand. By shifting
power between the front and rear wheels, SUBARU
AWD can also provide added traction during acceler-
ation and added engine braking force during deceler-
ation.
Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle
differently than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle
and it contains some features unique to AWD. For
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