Driving In Foreign Countries; Driving Tips For Awd Vehicles; All Models Except Outback - Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual

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Driving tips

Driving in foreign countries

When planning to use your vehicle in
another country:
. Confirm the availability of the correct
fuel. Refer to "Fuel requirements for petrol
engine" F7-2.
. Comply with all regulations and re-
quirements of each country.

Driving tips for AWD vehicles

WARNING
. Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden brak-
ing or under other similar condi-
tions.
. Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle could easily
lead to a serious accident.
& All models except Outback
All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine
power to all four wheels. AWD vehicles
provide better traction when driving on
slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
when moving out of mud, sand or dirt.
These vehicles, however, are not de-
signed for off road use. If you do this,
the vehicles may experience excessive
stress. AWD vehicles should be driven
only under the same conditions suitable
for ordinary front wheel drive vehicles.
For safety purpose as well as to avoid
damaging the AWD system, you should
keep the following tips in mind:
. An AWD vehicle is better able to climb
steeper roads under snowy or slippery
conditions than a front wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling,
however, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure
to reduce your speed and maintain an
ample distance from other vehicles.
. Never attempt to drive through pools
and puddles, or roads flooded with water.
Water entering the engine air intake or the
exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall.
. An AWD vehicle can be used to