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$8-2 Driving tips/New vehicle break–in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)New vehicle break-in drivingFuel economy hintsEngine exhaust gas (carbon– the first 1,000 miles (1,600monoxide)km)The following suggestions will help to . Select the proper gear position for theThe performance and long life of yourspeed and road are dependent on how you handle. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.. Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-and care for your vehicle while it is exhaust gas containstion. Always accelerate gently until youFollow these instructions during the firstcarbon monoxide, a colorlessreach the desired speed. Then try to1,000 miles (1,600 km):and odorless gas which is dan-maintain that speed for as long asgerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.. Do not race the engine. And do engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm. Always properly maintain the en-. Do not pump the accelerator and avoidexcept in an exhaust system to preventracing the engine.. Do not drive at one constant engine orengine exhaust gas from enter-. Avoid unnecessary engine speed for a long time, either fast oring the .. Keep the engine properly tuned.. Never run the engine in a closed. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid. Keep the tires inflated to the correctspace, such as a garage, exceptacceleration, except in an shown on the tire placard, whichfor the brief time needed to driveis located under the door latch on the. Avoid hard braking, except in anthe vehicle in or out of ’s side. Low pressure will increaseemergency.. Avoid remaining in a parkedtire wear and fuel for a lengthy time whileThe same break-in procedures should be. Use the air conditioner only whenthe engine is running. If that isapplied to an overhauled engine, , then use the venti-mounted engine or when brake pads or. Keep the front and rear wheels inlation fan to f$

8-2 Driving tips/New vehicle break–in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)

New vehicle break-in driving

Fuel economy hints

Engine exhaust gas (carbon

– the first 1,000 miles (1,600

monoxide)

km)

The following suggestions will help to save

fuel.

WARNING

. Select the proper gear position for the

The performance and long life of your

speed and road conditions.

vehicle are dependent on how you handle

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

. Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-

and care for your vehicle while it is new.

Engine exhaust gas contains

tion. Always accelerate gently until you

Follow these instructions during the first

carbon monoxide, a colorless

reach the desired speed. Then try to

1,000 miles (1,600 km):

and odorless gas which is dan-

maintain that speed for as long as

gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

. Do not race the engine. And do not

possible.

allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm

. Always properly maintain the en-

. Do not pump the accelerator and avoid

except in an emergency.

gine exhaust system to prevent

racing the engine.

. Do not drive at one constant engine or

engine exhaust gas from enter-

. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or

ing the vehicle.

slow.

. Keep the engine properly tuned.

. Never run the engine in a closed

. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid

. Keep the tires inflated to the correct

space, such as a garage, except

acceleration, except in an emergency.

pressure shown on the tire placard, which

for the brief time needed to drive

is located under the door latch on the

. Avoid hard braking, except in an

the vehicle in or out of it.

driver’s side. Low pressure will increase

emergency.

. Avoid remaining in a parked

tire wear and fuel consumption.

vehicle for a lengthy time while

The same break-in procedures should be

. Use the air conditioner only when

the engine is running. If that is

applied to an overhauled engine, newly

necessary.

unavoidable, then use the venti-

mounted engine or when brake pads or

. Keep the front and rear wheels in

lation fan to force fresh air into

brake linings are replaced with new ones.

proper alignment.

the vehicle.

. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or

. Always keep the front ventilator

cargo.

inlet grille free from snow, leaves

or other obstructions to ensure

that the ventilation system al-

ways works properly.

. If at any time you suspect that

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Driving tips/Catalytic converter

Catalytic converter

firing or incomplete combustion), have

exhaust fumes are entering the

your vehicle checked and repaired by an

vehicle, have t he probl em

authorized SUBARU dealer.

checked and corrected as soon

as possible. If you must drive

. Do not apply undercoating or rust

under these conditions, drive

prevention treatment to the heat shield of

only with all windows fully open.

catalytic converter and the exhaust sys-

tem.

. Keep the trunk lid (4-door) or rear

. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel

gate (5-door) closed while driving

level.

to prevent exhaust gas from

entering the vehicle.

WARNING

NOTE

. Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive

or park the vehicle anywhere

Due to the expansion and contraction

near flammable materials (e.g.,

of the metals used in the manufacture

grass, paper, rags or leaves),

of the exhaust system, you may hear a

The catalytic converter is installed in the

because the catalytic converter

crackling sound coming from the ex-

exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to

operates at very high tempera-

haust system for a short time after the

reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust

tures.

engine has been shut off. This sound is

gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.

. Keep everyone and flammable

normal.

To avoid damage to the catalytic conver-

materials away from the exhaust

ter:

pipe while the engine is running.

The exhaust gas is very hot.

. Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small

amount of leaded fuel will damage the

catalytic converter.

. Never start the engine by pushing or

pulling the vehicle.

. Avoid racing the engine.

. Never turn off the ignition switch while

the vehicle is moving.

. Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel

the engine running rough (misfiring, back-

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