Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback: Emergency brake

CAUTION

Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not work sufficiently due to rear wheel brake overheating.

NOTE

While using the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds. If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can stop the vehicle by pressing the parking brake switch continuously.

While applying the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and the indicator on the parking brake switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

Electronic parking brake system warning

CAUTION

If the brake system warning light flashes, the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer.

If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system, the brake system warning light flashes. Refer to “Electronic parking brake system warning” F3-19.

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When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items. ● Apply the parking brake. ● For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for

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Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. WARNING

 To set cruise control

1. Press the “CRUISE” main switch button. The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired

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The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system

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If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the moonroof manually. 1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket. 2. Open the overhead console. Refer to “Overhead console” F6-8. 3. Remove the two screws that retain the moonroof switch body. Then, remove the

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