Subaru Outback (BR): Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending
a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly
because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent
this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
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Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off
Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake system. Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the
system still works. If one cir
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CAUTION
The convenient tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never
try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity
is 44 lbs (20 kg) per hook.
The cargo area is equipped with four tiedown hooks so that cargo can be secured
with a l
The light control switch only operates when the key is inserted into the ignition
switch.
Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights
are turned off when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
NOTE
● Even if the key is removed from the ignition s
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