Subaru Outback: Driving tips
● On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode.
● Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position.
● Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
● Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “D” position. Use the brake instead.
● The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction.
● A slight reduction in output torque may occur in the models with a 2.5 L turbo or 3.6 L engine before the engine warms up.
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Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for
more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump.
The power steering system operates only when the
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.
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Defroster button
To defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows, press the defroster button “”.
When the “” button is pressed, the
air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield,
outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, airflow is dire
Parking in cold weather
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of
the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle if you park the vehicle in snow with
the engine running.
Do not use the parking brake when parking for long periods in cold weather since
it could freeze in that
