Subaru FORESTER 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition - Manual (Page 12)

CONTINUOUS AWD Under normal conditions, power is split 50/50
between the front and rear wheels. Should wheel slippage occur, the
viscous-center locking differential that is coupled with the 5-speed
manual transmission automatically helps transfer power to the wheels
with the most amount of traction.
ACTIVE AWD Paired with the available automatic transmission, the
Active AWD system monitors parameters like wheel slippage and
vehicle speed, adjusting power to the front or rear wheels with the
most traction. This computer-controlled system anticipates and
actually seeks to maintain optimal adhesion.
CONTROL The Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system,
with its fore, aft and lateral balance, results in neutral
cornering and superior handling. Unlike two-wheel-drive
vehicles, which may be more prone to understeer or oversteer,
the full-time AWD automatically transfers power to all four
wheels. This results in greater traction and cohesion for more
predictable handling.
TRACTION
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
There are only four parts of the car that touch the pavement — your tires. And
you want to know that they’re adhering to the road, no matter what the path
or the weather has in store. The unique Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system
delivers traction that you can depend on. Its ideal balance helps to ensure stability
and poise. And its effi ciency at transmitting power delivers greater grip and quick
response to slippage. Providing you with better handling in slick conditions, and
enhanced performance in any condition. It’s a system that puts you in control of
your Forester, and possibly your well-being.
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