Subaru Outback (BR): How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles
touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated.

1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery.
2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery.
3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster
battery.
4) Connect the other end of the cable to the strut mounting nut.
Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps
are not in contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate
speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse order.
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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 en
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
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
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The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally.
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light
CAUTION
Becaus
A: REMOVAL
1. TRUNK LID DAMPER STAY
1) Open the trunk lid.
2) Remove the trunk lid damper stay.
Float the lock pin using a flat tip screwdriver, etc. and slide it.
Remove the trunk lid damper stay by pulling the damper stay mounting
point.
2. TRUNK LID HINGE
1) Open the trunk lid.
2) Remove
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