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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Check the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission
fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the select lever in each position. Then shift it in the
To arm the system using power door locking switch
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked.
5. Close the doors (and the rear gate (Outback)) but leave only the driver’s door
or the front passenger’s door open.
6. Press the
