Subaru Outback: New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the
first 1,000 miles (1,600 km):
● Do not race the engine. And do not allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except
in an emergency.
● Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for a long time, either
fast or slow.
● Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency.
● Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be applied to a newly installed or overhauled
engine or when brake pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones.
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The following suggestions will help to save your fuel.
● Select the proper gear position for the speed and road conditions.
● Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always accelerate
WARNING
● Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide,
a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
● Always properly m
WARNING
● Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere near flammable
materials (e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the catalytic converter operates
at very high t
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NOTE
If your seatbelt warning device does not operate as described in the following,
it may be out of order. Have the device inspected and, if necessary, repaired by
the nearest SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s s
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers f
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