Subaru 2004 Forester X User Manual download pdf (Page 385)

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Maintenance and service

Winter (snow) tires

Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-cov-

ered and icy roads. However winter tires do not per-

form as well as summer tires and all season tires on

roads other than snow-covered and icy roads.

Tire inspection

Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from se-

rious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time,

check the tires for abnormal wear.

Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately if you find

any problem.

NOTE

When the wheels and tires strike curbs or are

subjected to harsh treatment as when the vehicle

is driven on a rough surface, they can suffer dam-

age that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This

type of damage does not become evident until

time has passed. Try not to drive over curbs, pot-

holes or on other rough surfaces. If doing so is un-

avoidable, keep the vehicle’s speed down to a

walking pace or less, and approach the curbs as

squarely as possible. Also, make sure the tires are

not pressed against the curb when you park the

vehicle.

If you feel unusual vibration while driving or find

it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight line, one

of the tires and/or wheels may be damaged. Drive

slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer

and have the vehicle inspected.

Tire pressures and wear

Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maxi-

mize the tires’ service lives and is essential for good

running performance. Check and, if necessary, adjust

the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least

once a month (for example, during a fuel stop) and be-

fore any long journey.

Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use

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