2013 Subaru BRZ Owner's Manual - Page 222
2013 Subaru BRZ Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION Vehicles with a manual transmission ● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as this may restrain driving torque. ● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting, do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears. ● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged. • Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Doing so may cause clutch trouble. • Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and moving forward. Doing so may damage the clutch. • Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade. Doing so may damage the clutch. ● Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears. ● Do not release the clutch pedal too quickly. Doing so may damage the transmission. ■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission) Always shift the select lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. Also set the parking brake. ■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts ● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor. ● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. ● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not race the engine for more than 5 seconds in any position except the N or P position when the brake is applied or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause the transmission fluid to overheat. 158