Subaru Outback (BR): Braking
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Braking tips
WARNING
Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous
overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings.
When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while lightly d
Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending
a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly
because of brake fluid overheat
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can facilitate
the following operations.
● a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
● extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages
(LATCH)
WARNING
● Child restraint systems and seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle that has
been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child
restraint system before you place a child in it.
● Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle.
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