Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual page 364

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Starting and operating/Driver's Control Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)
Push the switch forward to increase the
initial LSD torque; when the
indicator appears, the initial LSD torque
setting is maximum. The center differential
will then be almost completely locked.
Pull the switch rearward to reduce the
LOCK initial LSD torque. When the lowest posi-
tion of the driver s control center differen-
tial indicator is displayed, the initial LSD
torque will be minimum. Under this condi-
tion, only the Mechanical LSD torque will
limit the differential action.
. Do not operate the control switch
when a wheel slippage occurs.
Wait until the wheelspin has been
brought under control.
. Under any of the following con-
ditions after setting to the man-
ual mode, pull the center differ-
ential control switch to minimize
the initial LSD torque:
CAUTION
– When a temporary spare tire
is installed
– When your vehicle is towed
– When the vehicle is stopped
with the manual mode se-
lected
NOTE
. A higher initial LSD torque setting
gives the vehicle greater traction when
driving straight ahead but makes cor-
nering more difficult. Remember this
when adjusting the initial LSD torque.
In general, higher initial LSD torque
settings assist driving on slippery
roads and lower settings for non-slip-
pery roads. When the vehicle is stuck
in snow or mud, setting the initial LSD
torque to the maximum will help to free
the vehicle.
. The setting of the initial LSD torque
will remain even when the auto mode is
selected or the ignition switch is turned
to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position. How-
ever, the initial LSD torque will be
minimized when the battery is discon-
nected and reconnected.
. During cornering or when making
turns (especially when going into the
garage), the rotational difference be-
tween the front and rear wheels may