User Manual - Page 362

For 2014 XV CROSSTREK HYBRID TOURING.

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Black plate (373,1)
Model "A1160BE-C" EDITED: 2014/ 3/ 17
printed on the tire placard. The
tire placard is located on the
drivers door pillar.
If all of four tires are not the same
for items (a) to (h), serious me-
chanical damage could occur to
the drive train of your car, and
affect the following.
Ride
Handling
Braking
Speedometer/Odometer
calibration
Clearance between the body
and tires
It also may be dangerous and
lead to loss of vehicle control,
and it can lead to an accident.
All-Wheel Drive distributes the hybrid
system power to all four wheels. AWD
models provide better traction when driv-
ingonslippery,wetorsnow-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 accel-
eration and added engine braking force
during deceleration.
Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle
may handle differently than an ordinary
two wheel drive vehicle and it contains
some features unique to AWD. For safety
purposes as well as to avoid damaging
the AWD system, you should keep the
following tips in mind.
. An AWD model is better able to climb
steeper roads under snowy or slippery
conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling,
however, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure
to reduce your speed and maintain an
ample distance from other vehicles.
. Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recom-
mended tire pressure is provided on the
tire placard, which is located under the
door latch on the drivers side.
. There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to Towing
F9-18.
Driving tips/Driving tips for AWD models
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