Subaru Forester: 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.
Braking tips
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. ...
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 over ...
See also:
Double locking
Never double lock the vehicle
with
people, children, or pets inside. In the
event of an emergency they would be
unable to escape and the emergency
services would be unable to release
them quic ...
Engine overheating
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been
shut off and has fully cooled down.
When the engine is hot, the coolant
is under pressure. Removing the
cap while the en ...
Anti-lock braking system (amber)
Anti-lock braking system (amber)
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is switched on. If the lamp
remains on or illuminates while
driving, there is a fault with the ABS system.
Drive with care ...
