2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 246

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Driving tips

Driving tips

New vehicle break-in driving

– the first 1,000 miles (1,600

km)

The performance and long life of your ve-

hicle are dependent on how you handle

and care for your vehicle while it is new.

Follow these instructions during the first

1,000 miles (1,600 km):

y

Do not race the engine. And do not al-

low engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm ex-

cept in an emergency.

y

Do not drive at one constant engine or

vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or

slow.

y

Avoid starting suddenly and rapid accel-

eration, except in an emergency.

y

Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-

gency.

The same break-in procedures should be

applied to a newly installed or overhauled

engine or when brake pads or brake lin-

ings are replaced with new ones.

Fuel economy hints

The following suggestions will help to

save your fuel.

y

Select the proper gear position for the

speed and road conditions.

y

Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-

tion. Always accelerate gently until you

reach the desired speed. Then try to main-

tain that speed for as long as possible.

y

Do not pump the accelerator and avoid

racing the engine.

y

Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

y

Keep the engine properly tuned.

y

Keep the tires inflated to the correct

pressure shown on the tire placard, which

is located under the door latch on the driv-

er’s side. Low pressure will increase tire

wear and fuel consumption.

y

Use the air conditioner only when nec-

essary.

y

Keep the front and rear wheels in prop-

er alignment.

y

Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or

cargo.

Engine exhaust gas (Carbon

monoxide)

y

Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

Engine exhaust gas contains car-

bon monoxide, a colorless and

odorless gas which is dangerous,

or even lethal, if inhaled.

y

Always properly maintain the en-

gine exhaust system to prevent

engine exhaust gas from entering

the vehicle.

y

Never run the engine in a closed

space, such as a garage, except

for the brief time needed to drive

the vehicle in or out of it.

y

Avoid remaining in a parked vehi-

cle for a lengthy time while the en-

gine is running. If that is unavoid-

able, then use the ventilation fan

to force fresh air into the vehicle.

y

Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leaves

or other obstructions to ensure

that the ventilation system always

works properly.

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 246

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