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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SRS airbag operation
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags deploy independently of each other because each has its own impact sensor. T
Locking and unlocking from the outside
To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward
the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.
Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Locking without the key
1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door
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