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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Shift lock release
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn the ignition switch back to the
“ON” position then move the select lever to the “P” position with the select lever
button pressed and brake pedal depressed. If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, perform the
Rear seats
WARNING
Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright
in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks
or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the
lap belt sliding up over the abd
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