Subaru Outback (BR): Driving tips
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Driving tips
- New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
- Fuel economy hints
- Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
- Catalytic converter
- Periodic inspections
- Driving tips for AWD vehicles
- Off road driving
- Winter driving
- Loading your vehicle
- Vehicle capacity weight
- GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback)
- Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped)
- Trailer towing
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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):
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Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save your fuel.
● Select the proper gear position for the speed and road conditions.
● Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always accelerate
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
● Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide,
a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
● Always properly m
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Manual transmission
WARNING
● Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch
pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking
has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently
increased.
● Do not eng
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving
with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
● The ABS system does not always decrease stopping distance. You should always
maintain a safe following distance from o
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