Subaru Forester: 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.
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 light ...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 pul ...See also:
To Play a PC Card
You operate the PC card player with
the same controls used for the radio
and the disc player. To load or play a
card, the ignition switch must be in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
T ...
Transferring Service
Push to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor can assist in canceling or removing account
information. If OnStar receives information that vehicle ownership has changed,
...
Care of discs
Proper Handling
Handle your disc as shown. Do not drop the
disc. Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints
on the surface. If the surface is scratched,
it may cause the pickup to skip ...