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Starting and operating/Preparing to drive
Preparing to drive
on a dynamometer, tell your emission
CAUTION
inspector not to place your SUBARU
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AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-
Trapping small animals in the cool-
You should perform the following checks
ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-
ing fan and belts of the engine may
and adjustments every day before you
sion damage will result.
result in a malfunction. Check that
start driving.
no small animal enters the engine
The U.S. Environmental Protection
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
compartment and under the vehicle
Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel
lights are clean and unobstructed.
before starting the engine.
dynamometers in their emission testing
2. Check the appearance and condition
program have EXEMPTED SUBARU
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
AWD vehicles from the portion of the
NOTE
inflation.
testing program that involves a two-wheel
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake
dynamometer. There are some states that
leaks.
fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels
use four-wheel dynamometers in their
4. Check that no small animals enter the
should be checked daily, weekly or at
testing program. When properly used, this
engine compartment.
fuel stops.
equipment should not damage a SUBARU
. When towing a trailer, refer to <Trai-
5. Check that the hood and rear gate are
AWD vehicle.
ler hitch (dealer option)= F8-14
fully closed.
Under no circumstances should the rear
6. Check the adjustment of the seat.
wheels be jacked off the ground, nor
7. Check the adjustment of the inside and
should the driveshaft be disconnected in
outside mirrors.
an attempt to bypass AWD for state
8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
emission testing. An AWD vehicle must
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
be tested using an AWD dynamometer
9. Check the operation of the warning
with all 4 wheels driven and loaded.
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the <ON= position.
10. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
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