Braking - Subaru 2001 Legacy Owner's Manual

NOTE
Right after the engine has been started and before it has warmed up,
you may hear a noise coming from areas adjacent to the power
steering pump which is located at the right-front area of the engine
compartment. This noise is normal. It does not indicate power steer-
ing system trouble.

Braking

J Braking tips
WARNING
Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can
cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear
on the brake pads and linings.
B 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 depressing the
brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
B 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.
B 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 off the road
to a safe place.
Starting and operating
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