Subaru 2004 Impreza User Manual

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Driving tips

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tance is required because of the added weight and

length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.

1) Left turn
2) Right turn

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Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes prac-

tice. 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 for a right turn.
"

If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle

is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs

performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU deal-

er.

! Driving on grades
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Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift

into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to

utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheat-

ing of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden

downshifts.
"

When driving uphill in hot weather, the air condition-

er may turn off automatically to protect the engine from

overheating.
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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 conditions. If the water tem-

perature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT

zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates,

immediately switch off the air 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.
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If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, 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 over-

heat. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with an automat-

ic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector le-

ver in “D” when towing a heavy trailer to prevent fluid

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