2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 232

Driving tips 8-7 in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT). Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those specified in this manual. Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle under hard-driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than that specified in the maintenance schedule described in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions such as those listed above is not eligible for warranty coverage. Wash the vehicle's underbody after offroad driving. Suspension components are particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they need to be washed thoroughly. Always use the utmost care in driving - overconfidence because you are driving an All-Wheel Drive vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident. Winter driving 800219 Operation during cold weather Carry some emergency equipment, such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper cables. Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures reduce battery capacity. 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 - CONTINUED - Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn, during sudden braking or under other similar conditions.