170 2-1. Driving procedures
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
CAUTION
■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.
■ Avoiding damage to the under spoilers (tS models)
On vehicles with under spoilers, be careful when driving, as the ground
clearance will be lower than a vehicle without them as follows:
●Front under spoiler: Ground clearance at the front of each front wheel arch
and the center of the front bumper is lower by approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm)
and 1.6 in. (4 cm), respectively.
● Side under spoilers: Ground clearance at the sides of the vehicle is lower
by approximately 1.2 in. (3 cm).
● Rear under spoilers: Ground clearance at each corner of the rear bumper
is lower by approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm).
■ Replacement of brake pad and lining
If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audible brake
pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or
replacement.
■ Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to
lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly and gently.
424 5-1. Essential information
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
CAUTION
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ Towing with a wheel lift-type truck is not recommended
If a flat bed truck is not available, ob serve the following precautions to pre-
vent damage to the drive train or body.
From the front
From the rear
Never tow a vehicle from the front with
the rear wheels on the ground.Use a tow-
ing dolly under the rear wheels.
Ensure that the front lower body compo-
nents have adequate clearance to pre-
vent contact with the road surface under
all conditions.
Vehicles without a keyless access with
push button start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” position so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push
button start system: Turn the push-button
ignition switch to “ACC” mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.
