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Driving tips/New vehicle break-in driving 3 the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)

New vehicle break-in driving 3

Fuel economy hints

Engine exhaust gas (carbon

the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)

monoxide)

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The following suggestions will help to save

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fuel.

The performance and long life of your

WARNING

. Select the proper gear position for the

vehicle are dependent on how you handle

speed and road conditions.

and care for your vehicle while it is new.

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

Follow these instructions during the first

. Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-

Engine exhaust gas contains

1,000 miles (1,600 km):

tion. Always accelerate gently until you

carbon monoxide, a colorless

reach the desired speed. Then try to

. Do not race the engine. And do not

and odorless gas which is dan-

maintain that speed for as long as possi-

allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm

gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

ble.

except in an emergency.

. Always properly maintain the en-

. Do not pump the accelerator and avoid

. Do not drive at one constant engine or

gine exhaust system to prevent

racing the engine.

vehicle speed, either fast or slow.

engine exhaust gas from entering

. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid ac-

the vehicle.

celeration, except in an emergency.

. Keep the engine properly tuned.

. Never run the engine in a closed

. Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-

. Keep the tires inflated to the correct

space, such as a garage, except

gency.

pressure shown on the tire placard, which

for the brief time needed to drive

is located under the door latch on the

the vehicle in or out of it.

The same break-in procedures should be

driver9s side. Low pressure will increase

. Avoid remaining in a parked ve-

applied to an overhauled engine, newly

tire wear and fuel consumption.

hicle for a lengthy time while the

mounted engine or when brake pads or

. Use the air conditioner only when

engine is running. If that is un-

brake linings are replaced with new ones.

necessary.

avoidable, then use the ventila-

. Keep the front and rear wheels in

tion fan to force fresh air into the

proper alignment.

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

your vehicle checked and repaired by an

exhaust fumes are entering the

authorized SUBARU dealer.

vehicle, have the problem

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checked and corrected as soon

. Do not apply undercoating or rust

as possible. If you must drive

prevention treatment to the heat shield of

under these conditions, drive

catalytic converter and the exhaust sys-

only with all windows fully open.

tem.

. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel

. Keep the rear gate closed while

level.

driving 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

because the catalytic converter

crackling sound coming from the ex-

The catalytic converter is installed in the

operates at very high tempera-

haust system for a short time after the

exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to

tures.

engine has been shut off. This sound is

reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,

. Keep everyone and flammable

normal.

thus providing cleaner exhaust.

materials away from the exhaust

To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:

pipe while the engine is running.

. Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small

The exhaust gas is very hot.

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 the ignition switch to the

<OFF= position while the vehicle is moving.

. Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel

the engine running rough (misfiring, back-

firing or incomplete combustion), have

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