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Starting and operating
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as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of
engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than that specified in the main-
tenance schedule described in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet.
Remember that damage done to your Subaru while operating if off-road
and not using common sense precautions such as those listed above is
not eligible for warranty coverage.
Winter driving
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Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such as tire chains, a window scrap-
er, a bag of sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures reduce battery capac-
ity. The battery must be in good condition to provide enough power for
cold winter starts.
Use an engine oil of proper grade and viscosity for cold weather. Heavy
summer oil will cause harder starting.
Keep the door locks from freezing by squirting them with deicer or glyc-
erin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage or separate the rubber weather
strips around the door. If the door is frozen, use hot water to melt the ice,
and afterwards thoroughly wipe the water away.
