Subaru Outback (BR): 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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CAUTION
● After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, if this indicator light/warning
light behaves under any of the following conditions, the electrical system may be
malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection.
– It remains blinking in RED
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically.
3. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens.
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