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the passing of large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the
steering wheel and slow down immediately but gradually.
D When passing other vehicles, considerable distance is required
because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the
trailer to your vehicle.
D When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly.
When turning back, grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one
hand and turn it to the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a
right turn.
Left turn
Right turn
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D If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion,
stop towing the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the
nearest SUBARU dealer.
B Driving on grades
D Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into low gear
in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of
your vehicle's brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts.
D When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off
automatically to protect the engine from overheating.
D When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to the water tem-
perature gauge needle (for all vehicles) and ATF OIL TEMP warning
light (for AT vehicles) since the engine and transmission are relatively
prone to overheating under these conditions. If the water temperature
gauge needle approaches the OVERHEAT zone or the ATF OIL TEMP
warning light illuminates, immediately switch off the air conditioner
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