Subaru Outback (BR): Leather seat materials
The leather used by SUBARU is a high quality natural product which will retain its distinctive appearance and feel for many years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the surface can cause the material to become brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber cloth should be performed monthly, taking care not to soak the leather or allow water to penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fabrics may be used to remove difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long time in bright sunlight, it is recommended that the seats and headrests be covered, or the windows shaded, to prevent fading or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches may be treated with a commercial leather spray lacquer. You will discover that each leather seat section will develop soft folds or wrinkles, which is characteristic of genuine leather.
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Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuuming or brushing away loose dirt. Allow
the soap to soak in for a few minu
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches,
combination meter, and other plastic surface
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument
panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches.
NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as paint
Navigation monitor (if equipped)
To clean the navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft
cloth. If the navigation monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth
moistened with neutral detergent then
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Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. If you check the
oil level just after stopping the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan before checking the level.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it c
Rear seats
WARNING
Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright
in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks
or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the
lap belt sliding up over the abd
