Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 261)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
Driving tips
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Off road driving
WARNING
D Always maintain a safe driving speed ac-
cording to the road and weather conditions in
order to avoid having an accident on a sharp
turn, during sudden braking or under other
similar conditions.
D Always use the utmost care in driving –
overconfidence because you are driving an all
wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
ous accident.
J All AWD models except OUTBACK
SPORT
Your AWD vehicle is neither a conventional off-road
vehicle nor an all terrain vehicle. It is a passenger
car designed primarily for on-road use. The AWD
feature gives it some limited off-road capabilities in
situation in which driving surfaces a relatively level,
obstruction-free and otherwise similar to on-road
driving conditions. Operating it under other than
those conditions could subject the vehicle to exces-
sive stress which might result in damage not eligible
for repair under warranty. If you do take your
SUBARU off road, you should review the common
sense precautions in the next section (applicable to
the OUTBACK SPORT) for general guidance. But
please keep in mind that your vehicle’s off-road ca-
pabilities are more limited than those of the OUT-
BACK SPORT.
Never attempt to drive through pools and puddles,
or roads flooded with water. Water entering the
engine air intake or the exhaust pipe or water
splashing onto electrical parts may damage your
vehicle and may cause it to stall.
J OUTBACK SPORT
Because of the AWD feature and higher ground
clearance, your Subaru can be driven on ordinary
roads or off-road. But please keep in mind that an
AWD SUBARU is a passenger car and is neither a
conventional off-road vehicle nor an all-terrain ve-
hicle. If you do take your Subaru off-road, certain
common sense precautions such as the following
should be taken:
D Make certain that you and all of your passengers
are wearing seat belts.
D Carry some emergency equipment, such as a
towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first