Subaru Outback (BR): Driving tips when using a Automatic transmission or Continuously variable transmission
● 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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Vehicle Dynamics Control system
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving
with a Vehicle Dynamics Control system equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious
accident.
CAUTION
● Even if your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control system, winter
tires shoul
Arming the system
CAUTION
In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT
automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them
as indicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure
to lock the doors manually will result in
