DRIVING TIPS FOR YOUR SUBARU 4WD

Generally, driving technique for your 4WD does not differ much from that of an ordinary vehicle.
Subaru 4WD vehicle's are designed primarily as a front wheel drive vehicle which can be converted to four wheel drive.
You can change from front to four wheel drive and vice versa without stopping the vehicle.
Keep in mind the following when driving your 4WD.
Four wheel drive makes full use of engine braking power on all four wheels.
Since both front and rear wheels are connected by propeller shafts, it never happens that braking power is applied only to the front or the rear wheels. This ensures safer stopping in shorter distances than in front wheel drive (FWD).
Four wheel drive is recommended especially on roads that are made slippery by snow or ice. Not much difference is noticed, however, in the case of extremely sharp turns or sudden braking.
When driving down a slope or turning corners, therefore, lower the speed and always ensure ample distance away from other vehicle's.
A 4WD vehicle may enable you to traverse otherwise impossible areas covered with ice, snow or mud and slush, or sand or dirt. However, it is still designed to operate as an all road vehicle, and not as an all terrain vehicle.
Four wheel drive with four tyres of extremely different size (use of tyres other than specified, must be the same type of Tyre inn the front and rear) this may cause delay or a slight jolt to the vehicle body when changing back to front wheel drive even when running straight ahead and increased fuel consumption. Gear train wear may also be caused.
Regularly check Tyre inflation pressure.
When replacing your tyres, please make sure that you replace the tyres with either the same type or the same size. NEVER USE TYRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES.
When the vehicle is operated frequently on steep hills or dusty roads, or in other hard driving conditions, the engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil should be replaced more frequently than in the schedule specified in the Owner's Manual.
For 4WD vehicles with manual transmissions. Do not shift the drive selector when the steering wheel is turned. If you feel that your vehicle is braked when turning sharp corners on dry pavement in four wheel drive, drive your vehicle in front wheel drive.
When changing the drive selector from '4WD HI' to '4WD LO' or vice versa, fully press the clutch pedal in the same way as shifting gear.

CAUTION:
When shifting into 4WD LO, slow vehicle down to 30 km/h (20mph) or less to prevent damage to the drive train.


AUSTRALIAN FOUR-WHEEL DRIVING INFORMATION FOR THE OPERATION OF YOUR SUBARU 4WD

Drive Selector (4WD Duel Range Model)

FWD: In this position front wheel drive is engaged.
4WD HI: In this position four wheel drive is engaged for added traction.
4WD LO: Use this position while four wheel drive is engaged on steep grades or snow covered roads to improve climbing power.

The drive selector can be shifted while driving regardless of the position of the gear shift lever.
It is necessary to press the clutch pedal to change the drive selector from 'FWD' to '4WD HI' or vice versa. Changing the drive selector from 'FWD" to '4WD HI' or vice versa is possible only with the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
With the steering wheel turned while driving, changing from '4WD HI' to 'FWD' may be difficult due to slight additional load on the rear drive gears. Never force the drive selector to shift. When the steering wheel returns to the straightforward position, the selector lever will shift easily.
It is necessary to press the clutch pedal to change the drive selector from '4WD HI' to '4WD LO' or vice versa. Changing the drive selector from '4WD HI' to '4WD LO' or vice versa is possible while the steering wheel is turned.
The drive selector has a neutral position between '4WD HI' and '4WD LO'. When changing the drive selector from '4WD HI' to '4WD LO' or vice versa, shift the selector firmly.

CAUTION:

Never shift the drive selector while the wheels are spinning or slipping
Never rev up the engine with the drive selector in neutral position between '4WD HI' and '4WD LO'.
Do not shift into the '4WD LO' range without first pressing the clutch pedal and reducing the vehicle's speed to 30 km/h or less.

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS

Vehicle fitted without a tachometer (DL Model) Station Wagon 1.8 Liter 4WD DL Duel Range.

Never exceed posted speed limits