Subaru 2009 Tribeca User Manual download pdf (Page 277)

underbody. Clear off any such matter from

the underbody. If the vehicle is used with

these materials trapped or adhering to the

underbody, a mechanical breakdown or

fire could occur.

. Secure all cargo carried inside the

vehicle and make certain that it is not

piled higher than the seatbacks. During

sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo

could be thrown around in the vehicle and

cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on

the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle’s

center of gravity and make it more prone

to tip over.

. If you must rock the vehicle to free it

from sand or mud, depress the accelerator

pedal slightly and move the selector lever

back and forth between “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.

. Never equip your vehicle with tires

larger than those specified in this manual.

. Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-

road driving. Suspension components are

particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they

need to be washed thoroughly.

. Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle

under hard-driving conditions such as

rough roads or off roads will necessitate

more frequent replacement of engine oil,

brake fluid and transmission oil than that

specified in the maintenance schedule

described in the “Warranty and Mainte-

nance Booklet”.

Remember that damage done to your

SUBARU while operating it off-road and

not using common s ense pre cautio ns

such as those listed above is not eligible

for warranty coverage.

Winter driving

& Operation during cold

weather

Carry some emergency equipment, such

as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of

sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper

cables.

Check the battery and cables. Cold

temperatures reduce battery capac ity.

The battery must be in good condition to

provide enough power fo r cold wi nter

starts.

Use an engine oil of proper grade and

viscosity for cold weather. Heavy summer

oil will cause harder starting.

Keep the door locks from freezing by

Driving tips 8-7

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