Subaru Forester: Vehicle Dynamics Control system / Safety precautions
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving
– overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system could easily
lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
- Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, winter tires should
be used when driving on snowcovered
or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having a
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
does not guarantee that the
vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
- Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is an
indication that the road on which
the vehicle is traveling has a
slippery surface; since having Vehicle Dynamics Control is no
guarantee that full vehicle control
will be maintained at all times and
under all conditions, its activation
should be seen as a sign that
the speed of the vehicle should
be reduced considerably.
- Whenever suspension components,
steering components, or
an axle are removed from a
vehicle, have an inspection of
that system performed by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
- The following precautions should
be observed in order to ensure
that the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is operating properly:
- All four wheels should be
fitted with tires of the same
size, type, and brand. Furthermore,
the amount of wear
should be the same for all four
tires.
- Keep the tire pressure at the
proper level as shown on the
vehicle placard attached to
the driver’s side door pillar.
- Use only the specified temporary
spare tire to replace a flat
tire. With a temporary spare
tire, the effectiveness of the
Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is reduced and this
should be taken into account
when driving the vehicle in
such a condition.
- If non-matching tires are used,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system may not operate correctly.
- The Vehicle Dynamics Control
system helps prevent unstable
vehicle motion such as skidding
using control of the brakes and
engine power. Do not turn off the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
unless it is absolutely necessary.
If you must turn off the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system,
drive very carefully according
to the road surface conditions.
In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding
on a slippery road surface and/or during
cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
adjusts the engine’s output and the
wheels’ respective braking forces to help
maintain traction and directional control...
Other information:
When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equipment.
Replacement wheels are available
at your SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle...
Your vehicle is designed and intended to
be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,
brakes, tires and suspension and has an
adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety
and satisfaction depend upon proper use
of correct equipment and cautious operation
of your vehicle...