Subaru Outback (BR): Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk (Legacy) and rear gate (Outback) are fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.
READ NEXT:
MT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral.
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor whil
AT and CVT models
CAUTION
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift the select lever
into the “N” position. Do not attempt to place the select lever of a moving vehicle
into the “P” posi
SEE MORE:
DTC P0442, P0447, P0448, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0456, P0457, P0458, P0459,
P0461, P0462, P0463, P0464
BV:DTC P0442 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED
(SMALL LEAK)
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
The evaporative system monitor detects leak up to 0.020 inch in the fuel tank
and evaporative emissions system.
If the fuel cap is not present or has not been correctly tightened after a
refueling
Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maximize the tires’ service lives
and is essential for good running performance. Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long journey
