Subaru 1997-1998 Impreza Service Manual page 12

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1.
General Precautions
Do not tow vehicle with front wheels raised
under any circumstances since this will
damage bumper.
F: NON-TURBO FULL TIME AWD AT
MODELS
1 . BEFORE
CHECKING
CARS WITH THE FRONT WHEELS RAISED
OR ON ROLLERS (BRA KE TESTER, CHAS­
SIS DYNAMOMETER, ETC.)
Always set the car in the FWD mode.
To set the car in the FWD mode, disconnect the
AWD circuit by inserting a fuse in the FWD con­
nector inside the engine compartment. Also
chock the rear wheels firmly.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the FWD pilot light is on. If the
car is left in the AWD mode, it will surge
abruptly when the wheels turn, possibly
damaging the transfer clutch.
GENERAL INFORMATION
B1H0009
OR
SERVICING
6
2. TOWING
1 )
Loading vehicle onto dolly or flat-bed truck
CAUTION:
Transport vehicle using a dolly or flat-bed
truck whenever possible.
Place the selector lever in "P" position and
apply the parking brake.
Flatbed truck
Towing dolly
2)
Towing with a rope
CAUTION:
Tow vehicle with a rope only when power
train and all wheels are operating properly.
30
Put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector
and never exceed
not tow for more than
Place the selector lever in "N" position.
The ignition switch should be in the " ACC"
position while the vehicle is being towed.
Never use the tie down hooks for towing.
Remember that brake booster and power
steering will not work when the engine is
"OFF". You will have to use greater effort for
the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Before towing, check transmission oil and
differential oil levels and top up to the speci­
fied level if necessary.
B1HOOOSA
50
km/h (19 MPH). Also, do
km (31 miles).

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