Subaru Outback (BR): Engine overheating
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously.
If the engine overheats, pull off the road safely and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant, refer
to “Engine coolant” F11-17.
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the en
Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (including AT, MT and CVT) with the front wheels raised
off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while
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1) DOOR
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DOOR: The light illuminates only when the rear gate is opened.
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ON: The light remains on continuously.
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and then gr
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The indicator light for cruise control becomes illuminated upon turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position and remains lit for around 3 seconds. Activation of this light also occurs when the “CRUISE” main switch is pressed.
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