Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback (BR): Recommended grade and viscosity

CAUTION

Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.

NOTE

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity provide better fuel economy. However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine.

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 Synthetic oil

You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade s

 Cooling system

WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray

 Cooling fan, hose and connections

Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. If the radiator cooling fan does not operate eve

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 To temporarily cancel the cruise control

The cruise control can be temporarily canceled in the following ways. ● Press the “CANCEL” button. ● Depress the brake pedal. ● Depress the clutch pedal (MT models only). ● Shift the select lever into the “N” position (AT and CVT models). ● Shift the shif

 “up” and “down” switch

With radio mode selected Press the switch to the “” or “” side briefly to skip to a preset channel. Press the switch to the “” or “” side for more than 0.5 second to seek the next receivable station and stop at it. That station’s frequency will be indicated on the audio d

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