2003 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 301

Driving tips ally. " When passing other vehicles, considerable distance is required because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle. performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. ! Driving on grades " Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle's brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. " When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating. " When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to the water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles) and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since the engine and transmission are relatively prone to overheating under these conditions. If the water temperature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates, immediately switch off the air conditioner and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Refer to the "Engine overheating" section in chapter 9, and "Warning and indicator lights" section in chapter 3. " If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with an automat- 1 2 HS8023BB 1) Left turn 2) Right turn " Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes practice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn. " If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs 8-34