Subaru Legacy: Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while lightly d ...
Braking when a tire is punctured
Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could
cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually
reducing speed. Then slowly pull of ...
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SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for
greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
The configuration is stor ...
Windshield wiper and washer switches
The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. ...
Winter driving
More severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize winter driving problem, you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your ...
