Subaru Outback (BR): Stopping the engine
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Stopping the engine
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of the “LOCK” position on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock.
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.
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Remote engine start system (dealer option)
WARNING
● Do not remote start a vehicle in an enclosed environment (e.g. closed garage).
Prolonged operation of a motor vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful
build-up of Ca
Starting your vehicle
NOTE
All vehicle doors, the engine hood and trunk / rear gate must be closed prior
to activating the remote engine start system. Any open entry point will prevent
starting or cause the system t
Remote start safety features
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start and honk the horn
twice or shut down the engine during remote start operation if any of the following
occur:
● Any of the door
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P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle
from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the parking brake, then shift into the
“P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with o
Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth
between “1”/“D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible
traction, avoid spinning the wheels when tr
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