Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator 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 1st (both for MT and AT).
If your vehicle is an AT model, for information about holding the transmission in the 2nd position, refer to “Selection of manual mode”.
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Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical
equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction
if they are incorr ...
SPORT mode
SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the select lever from the “D” position to the manual gate.
When selected, the SPORT ...
Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors
provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant
blind spots occur with the ve ...