Page 12 of Subaru 2007 Forester Brochure by Subaru Motors USA

CONTINUOUS AWD Under normal conditions, power is split 50/50 between the front and rear wheels. Should wheel slippage occur, the viscous-center locking differential that is coupled with the 5-speed manual transmission automatically helps transfer power to the wheels with the most amount of traction. ACTIVE AWD Paired with the available automatic transmission, the Active AWD system monitors parameters like wheel slippage and vehicle speed, adjusting power to the front or rear wheels with the most traction. This computer-controlled system anticipates and actually seeks to maintain optimal adhesion. CONTROL The Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, with its fore, aft and lateral balance, results in neutral cornering and superior handling. Unlike two-wheel-drive vehicles, which may be more prone to understeer or oversteer, the full-time AWD automatically transfers power to all four wheels. This results in greater traction and cohesion for more predictable handling. TRACTION Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive There are only four parts of the car that touch the pavement your tires. And you want to know that theyre adhering to the road, no matter what the path or the weather has in store. The unique Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system delivers traction that you can depend on. Its ideal balance helps to ensure stability and poise. And its effi ciency at transmitting power delivers greater grip and quick response to slippage. Providing you with better handling in slick conditions, and enhanced performance in any condition. Its a system that puts you in control of your Forester, and possibly your well-being. MORE PREDICTABLE I T S W H AT M A K E S A S U B A RU, A S U B A RU. [ 21

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