Subaru Outback (BR): Winter driving on 2.5 L turbo models
Original equipment summer tires are installed on your vehicle, which are not suitable for driving on slippery surfaces like snow-covered or icy roads. Compared to winter and all-season tires, summer tires provide much less traction on snowy and icy roads. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use winter tires when encountering such road conditions.
If you opt for winter tires, ensure they are the correct size and type for your vehicle. Install four winter tires that match in size, construction, brand, and load range, and avoid mixing radial, belted bias, or bias tires as this could lead to unsafe handling characteristics. Additionally, check that there is sufficient clearance between the tire and the vehicle body when selecting a tire.
Always drive cautiously regardless of the tire type on your vehicle to ensure safety on the road.
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Tire chains
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on any tires for your Legacy and Outback because of
lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body.
Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth
between “1”/“D” and “R” rep
Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in
the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury.
WARNING
● Never stack luggage or other cargo hi
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the
first 1,000 miles (1,600 km):
● Do not race the engine. And do not allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except
in an emergency.
