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– The path of the reversing direc-
tion is inclined such as on a steep
uphill
– A curb is present in the reversing
direction
– When reversing downhill

– When reversing on an uneven
road

In circumstances such as the follow-

ing, it may not be possible to avoid a
collision even when the system oper-
ates normally.

– Roads are slippery.
– The tire air pressure is not cor-
rect.
– The tires have become worn.
– Tire chains are installed.
– Tires which are not the desig-
nated size are installed.
– Emergency repairs were per-
formed using a puncture repair kit.
– The suspension was modified.
– Vehicle driving is unstable due to
accident or malfunction.

– The brake warning light is illumi-
nated.

Reverse Automatic Braking
System operation

When the Reverse Automatic Braking
System is in operation, the range between
the vehicle and the detected object will be
indicated on the multi-function display
(color LCD). Also, warning sounds will
activate in 3 levels to warn the driver of a
potential collision.
While the RAB is operating, a warning
message is displayed on the multi-function
display (color LCD) and the combination
meter display (color LCD).

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Guideline of detecting range

Alert level

Range of detected object*

Distance indicator

Alarm pattern

Long proximity (ob-
ject detected)

35 inches (90 cm) or more Green

No warning sound

Medium proximity
alert (approaching the
object)

28 to 35 inches (70 to 90
cm)

Yellow + Green

Short beeps

Close proximity alert
(approaching closer
to the object)

20 to 28 inches (50 to 70
cm)

Orange + Yellow +
Green

Rapid short beeps

Closest proximity
alert (too close to the
object)

20 inches (50 cm) or less

Red + Orange +
Yellow + Green

Continuous beep

*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.

Obstacle detected and Alert level

Long proximity alert (object detected)
1)

Green: 35 inches (90 cm) or more

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Medium and close proximity alert (ap-
proaching the object and approaching
closer to the object)
1)

Orange: 20 to 28 inches (50 to 70 cm)

Yellow: 28 to 35 inches (70 to 90 cm)

Closest proximity alert (too close to the
object)
1)

Red: 20 inches (50 cm) or less

When an object is detected in the rever-
sing direction, the range of detected object
will be shown on the multi-function display
(color LCD).

A warning alarm will sound and, depend-
ing on the speed, either torque control to
generate engine braking or automatic
braking will be applied.

Object close behind warning

Automatic braking warning

If the vehicle continues to go in reverse,
the system may determine the risk of
collision with the object. In this case, short
warning beeps or continuous warning
beeps will sound and either strong auto-
matic braking or torque control will be
applied to prevent collision.
At this time, a warning message is also
displayed on the combination meter dis-
play (color LCD).

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When the vehicle is being stopped
by the system

Depress brake pedal warning

Make sure to depress the brake pedal
once the vehicle has been stopped by
automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is
depressed, a message will be displayed
on the multi-function display (color LCD)
and the continuous beep will remain
sounding.
At this time, a warning message is also
displayed on the combination meter dis-
play (color LCD).

After the vehicle is stopped by the
system

Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF
indicator

After the brake pedal is depressed, the
Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF
indicator will illuminate and the system will
stop operating temporarily. The Reverse
Automatic Braking system OFF indicator
will turn off when the select lever is shifted
to a position other than the “R” position.
The system will operate again the next
time the select lever is shifted to “R”
position.

NOTE

After the vehicle has been stopped

by the Reverse Automatic Braking
system, brake control is released and
the electronic parking brake operates
in the following cases. For details about
releasing the parking brake, refer to
“Electronic parking brake (models with
electronic parking brake system)” F7-
43.

– 2 minutes pass after the vehicle
is stopped
– Any door is opened

The Reverse Automatic Braking sys-

tem may stop operating temporarily in
the following cases and the Reverse
Automatic Braking system OFF indica-
tor will illuminate.

– Ice, snow or mud is adhered to
the sonar sensors or the rear bum-
per near the sonar sensor
– Objects are too close to the rear
bumper when the select lever is set
to the “R” position
– The system detects sounds of a
similar frequency to the RAB sonar.

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Canceling the Reverse Auto-
matic Braking system opera-
tion

The Reverse Automatic Braking system
can be temporarily cancelled by any of the
following operations.
.

depressing the brake pedal

depressing the accelerator pedal

depressing and holding the accelerator

pedal (in this case, limited acceleration will
be canceled and the vehicle will continue
reversing.)
.

shifting the select lever to a position

other than the “R” position

*: while the vehicle is stopped by the
automatic braking

NOTE

The system will be cancelled if the
object is no longer detected.

Reverse Automatic Braking
system ON/OFF setting

While the select lever is shifted to the “R”
position, the below functions of the Re-
verse Automatic Braking system can be
set by operating the multi-function display
(color LCD).
For details about how to operate the multi-
function display (color LCD), refer to
“Basic operation” F3-46.

ON/OFF setting of Reverse Automatic
Braking

ON/OFF setting of the object detection
warning sound

When the Reverse Automatic Braking
system is turned off, the RAB OFF
indicator will illuminate.

NOTE

The Reverse Automatic Braking sys-
tem settings that are changed by the
multi-function display (color LCD) will
be restored to default (ON setting) the
next time the select lever is shifted to
“R” position.

Also, the following settings can be chan-
ged by operating the combination meter
display (color LCD).
.

Warning volume

Sonar audible alarm ON/OFF

For details, refer to “RAB (models with the
EyeSight system)” F3-43.

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RAB warning indicator

If the Reverse Automatic Braking System
malfunctions, the above indicator illumi-
nates on the combination meter. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

Handling of the sonar sen-
sors

The 4 sonar sensors are located in the rear
bumper. To ensure the proper operation of
the Reverse Automatic Braking system,
observe the following precautions.

Do not affix any stickers or other items

on the sonar sensors or the bumper
surface near the sonar sensors.
.

Always keep the sonar sensors and the

rear bumper surface near the sonar
sensors clean.
.

Do not modify the rear bumper.

Do not paint the bumper near the sonar

sensors.
.

Do not apply strong impacts to the rear

bumper near the sonar sensors. If a sensor
becomes misaligned, a system malfunc-

tion may occur, including inability to detect
objects in the reversing direction. If any
strong impact is applied to the rear
bumper, contact a SUBARU dealer to
have the system inspected.
.

Do not disassemble the sonar sensors.

NOTE

If the sonar sensors require repair or
replacement, or if the area of the rear
bumper near the sonar sensors re-
quires repair, paintwork or replace-
ment, contact your SUBARU dealer for
assistance.

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New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000

miles (1,600 km) ................................................... 8-2

Fuel economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............... 8-2
Catalytic converter.................................................. 8-3
Periodic inspections ............................................... 8-4
Driving in foreign countries ................................... 8-4
Driving tips for AWD models ................................. 8-5
Driving precaution .................................................. 8-6

Winter driving ......................................................... 8-6

Operation during cold weather................................8-6
Driving on snowy and icy roads..............................8-8
Corrosion protection...............................................8-9
Snow tires ..............................................................8-9
Tire chains ........................................................... 8-10
Rocking the vehicle .............................................. 8-10

Loading your vehicle.............................................8-11

Vehicle capacity weight ........................................ 8-12
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

and Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-12

Roof molding and crossbar (if equipped) .............. 8-13

Trailer towing ........................................................ 8-14

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New vehicle break-in driving –
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)

The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
.

Do not race the engine. And do not

allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
.

Do not drive at one constant engine or

vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
.

Avoid starting suddenly and rapid ac-

celeration, except in an emergency.
.

Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-

gency.

The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads or
brake linings are replaced with new ones.

Fuel economy hints

The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
.

Select the proper gear position for the

speed and road conditions.
.

Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-

tion. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as possi-
ble.
.

Do not pump the accelerator and avoid

racing the engine.
.

Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

Keep the engine properly tuned.

Keep the tires inflated to the correct

pressure shown on the tire placard, which
is located under the door latch on the
driver’s side. Low pressure will increase
tire wear and fuel consumption.
.

Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.
.

Keep the front and rear wheels in

proper alignment.
.

Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or

cargo.
.

The indication of the ECO gauge shows

a reference for saving fuel. For details,
refer to “ECO gauge” F3-12.

Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)

WARNING

Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

Always properly maintain the en-

gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.

Never run the engine in a closed

space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.

Avoid remaining in a parked ve-

hicle for a lengthy time while the
engine is running. If that is un-
avoidable, then use the ventila-
tion fan to force fresh air into the
vehicle.

Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.

If at any time you suspect that

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exhaust fumes are entering the
v e h i c l e , h a v e t h e p r o b l e m
checked and corrected as soon
as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.

Keep the trunk lid closed while

driving to prevent exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.

NOTE

Due to the expansion and contraction
of the metals used in the manufacture
of the exhaust system, you may hear a
crackling sound coming from the ex-
haust system for a short time after the
engine has been shut off. This sound is
normal.

Catalytic converter

STI

Except STI

The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to

reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
thus providing cleaner exhaust.

To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
.

Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small

amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic converter.
.

Never start the engine by pushing or

pulling the vehicle.
.

Avoid racing the engine.

Never turn off the ignition switch while

the vehicle is moving.
.

Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel

the engine running rough (misfiring, back-
firing or incomplete combustion), have
your vehicle checked and repaired by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
.

Do not apply undercoating or rust

prevention treatment to the heat shield of
catalytic converter and the exhaust sys-
tem.
.

Do not drive with an extremely low fuel

level.

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WARNING

Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive

or park the vehicle anywhere
near flammable materials (e.g.,
grass, paper, rags or leaves),
because the catalytic converter
operates at very high tempera-
tures.

Keep everyone and flammable

materials away from the exhaust
pipe while the engine is running.
The exhaust gas is very hot.

Periodic inspections

To keep your vehicle in the best condition
at all times, always have the recom-
mended maintenance services listed in
the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet” per-
formed at the specified time or mileage
intervals.

Driving in foreign countries

When planning to use your vehicle in
another country:
.

Confirm the availability of the correct

fuel. Refer to “Fuel requirements” F7-3.
.

Comply with all regulations and require-

ments of each country.

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Driving tips for AWD models

WARNING

Always maintain a safe driving

speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden brak-
ing or under other similar condi-
tions.

Always use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle could easily
lead to a serious accident.

When you replacing or installing

tire(s), all four tires must be the
same for following items.

(a) Size

(b) Circumference

(c) Speed symbol

(d) Load index

(e) Construction

(f) Manufacturer

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

(h) Degrees of wear

For the items (a) to (d), you must
obey the specification that is

printed on the tire placard. The
tire placard is located on the
bottom of driver’s door pillar.

If all of four tires are not the same
for items (a) to (h), there is a
possibility that serious mechan-
ical damage could occur to the
drive train of your car, and affect
the following.

– Ride

– Handling

– Braking

– Speedometer/Odometer cali-

bration

– 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.

CAUTION

If you use a temporary spare tire to
replace a flat tire, be sure to use the
original temporary spare tire stored
in the vehicle. Using other sizes may
result in severe mechanical damage
to the drive train of your vehicle.

All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine
power to all four wheels. AWD models
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 acceleration and
added engine braking force during decel-
eration.

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 follow-
ing tips in mind.
.

An AWD model is better able to climb

steeper roads under snowy or slippery

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conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, how-
ever, 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 recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire
placard, which is located under the door
latch on the driver’s side.
.

Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle

under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the follow-
ing items than that specified in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

– Engine oil
– Brake fluid
– Rear differential gear oil
– Manual transmission oil (MT mod-
els)
– Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)
– Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)

There are some precautions that you

must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to “Towing”
F9-12.

Driving precaution

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. Never attempt to
drive through rushing water; regardless of
its depth, it can wash away the ground
from under your tires, resulting in possible
loss of traction and even vehicle rollover.

Winter driving

Operation during cold weath-
er

Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.

Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-
peratures reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.

It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.

Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen, use
hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.

Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.

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SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con-
tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it is
diluted, as indicated in the following table.

Washer Fluid Con-

centration

Freezing Temperature

30%

10.48F (−128C)

50%

−48F (−208C)

100%

−498F (−458C)

In order to prevent freezing of washer fluid,
check the freezing temperatures in the
table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
the piping is too low for the outside
temperature, it may freeze and block the
nozzles.

CAUTION

Adjust the washer fluid concen-

tration appropriately for the out-
side temperature. If the concen-

tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.

State or local regulations on

volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades
or washer system.

Before driving your vehicle

Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and driving
dangerous.

While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.

Clear away ice and snow that has accu-
mulated under the fenders to avoid making
steering difficult. During severe winter
driving, stop when and where it is safe to

do so and check under the fenders
periodically.

Parking in cold weather

WARNING

Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.

CAUTION

Do not use the parking brake

when parking for long periods in
cold weather since it could freeze
in that position.

When you park the vehicle in

snow or when it snows, raise the
wiper blades off the glass to
prevent damage.

Under either of the following

conditions, ice may form on the
brake system, which could cause
poor braking action.

– When the vehicle has been left

parked after use on roads
heavily covered with snow

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– When the vehicle has been left

parked during a snowstorm

Check for snow or ice buildup on

the suspension, disc brakes and
brake hoses underneath the ve-
hicle. If there is caked snow or
ice, remove it, being careful not
to damage the disc brakes and
brake hoses and ABS harness.

When parking for long periods in cold
weather, you should observe the following
tips.
1. For MT models, place the shift lever in
the “1” or “R” position. For CVT models,
place the select lever in the “P” position.
2. Use tire stops under the tires to prevent
the vehicle from moving.

Refueling in cold weather

To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an anti-
freeze additive is used, its effect lasts
longer if the tank is refilled whenever the
fuel level reaches half empty.

If your SUBARU is not going to be used for
an extended period, it is best to have the

fuel tank filled to capacity.

Driving on snowy and icy
roads

To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-
speed driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the foot brake, use the
engine brake effectively to control the
vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear
when necessary.)
Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha-
vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly
leading to loss of vehicle control.

An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-
hances your vehicle’s braking perfor-
mance on snowy and icy roads. For
information on braking on slippery sur-
faces, refer to “ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System)” F7-35 and “Vehicle Dynamics
Control system” F7-37.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of vehi-
cle control.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged continuous driving
in snowstorms. Snow will enter the
engine’s intake system and may
hinder the airflow, which could re-
sult in engine shutdown or even
breakdown.

Wiper operation when snowing

Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to
the windshield.

If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the
windshield, use the defroster and the
temperature set for maximum warmth until
the wiper blade rubbers are completely
thawed. Refer to “Climate control” F4-1.
If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper
deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the
windshield wiper blade rubbers. Refer to
“Defogger and deicer” F3-86.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts

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to stick on the surface of the windshield
despite wiper operation, use the defroster
and the temperature set for maximum
warmth. After the windshield gets warmed
enough to melt the frozen snow on it, wash
it away using the windshield washer. Refer
to “Windshield washer” F3-76.

Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the
wiper from working effectively. If snow is
stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to
a safe place, then remove it. If you stop the
vehicle at road side, use the hazard
warning flasher to alert other drivers. Refer
to “Hazard warning flasher” F3-8.

We recommend use of non-freezing type
wiper blades (winter blades) during the
seasons you could have snow and freez-
ing temperatures. Blades of this type give
superior wiping performance in snowy
conditions. Be sure to use blades that are
suitable for your vehicle.

CAUTION

During high-speed driving, non-
freezing type wiper blades may not
perform as well as standard wiper
blades. If this happens, reduce the
vehicle speed.

NOTE

When the season requiring non-freez-
ing type wiper blades is over, replace
them with standard wiper blades.

Corrosion protection

Refer to “Corrosion protection” F10-4.

Snow tires

WARNING

When you replacing or installing

winter tire(s), all four tires must
be the same for following items.

(a) Size

(b) Circumference

(c) Speed symbol

(d) Load index

(e) Construction

(f) Manufacturer

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

(h) Degrees of wear

For the items (a) to (d), you must
obey the specification that is
printed on the tire placard. The
tire placard is located on the
bottom of driver’s door pillar.

If all of four winter tires are not
the same for items (a) to (h), there
is a possibility that serious me-
chanical damage could occur to
the drive train of your car, and
affect the following.

– Ride

– Handling

– Braking

– Speedometer/Odometer cali-

bration

– 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.

Do not use a combination of

radial, belted bias or bias tires
since it may cause dangerous
handling characteristics and lead
to an accident.

Your vehicle is equipped with “summer
tires” as original equipment, which are
inadequate for driving on slippery roads
such as on snow-covered or icy roads.
When you choose to install winter tires on
your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire
size and type. You must install four winter
tires that are of the same size, construc-

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tion, brand and load range and you should
never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires
since this may result in dangerous hand-
ling characteristics. When you choose a
tire, make sure that there is enough
clearance between the tire and vehicle
body.

Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on your
vehicle.

Tire chains

CAUTION

You cannot use tire chains on your
vehicle because of the lack of clear-
ance between the tires and vehicle
body.

NOTE

Even though you cannot use tire
chains, use of another type of traction
device (such as spring chains) may be
acceptable if use on your vehicle is
recommended by the device manufac-
turer, taking into account tire size and
road conditions. Follow the device
manufacturer’s instructions, especially
regarding maximum vehicle speed.
To help avoid damage to your vehicle,

drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle,
and do not spin your wheels. Damage
caused to your vehicle by use of a
traction device is not covered under
warranty.

Make certain that any traction device
you use is an SAE class S device, and
use it on the front wheels only. Always
use the utmost care when driving with a
traction device. Overconfidence be-
cause you are using a traction device
could easily lead to a serious accident.

Rocking the vehicle

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel-
erator pedal slightly and move the shift
lever/select lever back and forth between
“1”/“D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the
engine. For the best possible traction,
avoid spinning the wheels when trying to
free the vehicle.
When the road surface is extremely
slippery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission in
2nd than in 1st (MT models and CVT
models).

If your vehicle is a CVT model, for
information about holding the transmission

in the 2nd position, refer to “Selection of
manual mode” F7-25.

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