Subaru Outback (BR): Use of engine braking
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Braking / Braking tips / 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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Two separate circuits
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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Oil Pressure Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the generator. <Ref. to SC(H4SO)-18,
REMOVAL, Generator.>
3) Disconnect the terminal from oil pressure switch.
4) Remove the oil pressure switch.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply liquid gasket to the oil pressure switch
threads.
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Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic
transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper
level on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add fluid up to the upper
level. Be careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Be
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