Subaru Outback: 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
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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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Air inlet selection button
ON position (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the air inlet button to the ON position. The indicator light will illuminate.
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ABS Sequence Control
A: OPERATION
1) While the ABS sequence control is being performed, the operation of the
hydraulic unit can be checked using
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operation.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by the Subaru Select Monitor.
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