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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
■ Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire air pressure, reducing the cush-
ioning ability of the tires. In addition driving on rough roads may cause dam-
age to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body.
■ Low profile tires and wheels (vehicles with 17-inch tires)
Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the wheel when
receiving impact from the road surface. Therefore pay attention to the follow-
ing:
● Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated, they
may be damaged more severely.
● Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so can lead to severe tire and wheel damage.
■ If tire pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.
■ Wheel balance
Although the wheels are correctly balanced when the vehicle is first deliv-
ered, they will become imbalanced as the tires wear. An imbalanced wheel
may cause the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain vehicle speeds
and may affect the vehicle’s straight-line stability. If you notice abnormal tire
wear or vibration in the steering wheel, we recommend that you contact any
authorized SUBARU dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■ Wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment can result in uneven tire wear reducing the stabil-
ity of the vehicle. If you notice uneven tire wear, we recommend that you
contact any authorized SUBARU dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional to have the wheel alignment inspected.
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