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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WARNING
● Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally
injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also,
on hot or sunny days, the temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibl
Inspection Mode
A: PROCEDURE
Perform the diagnosis shown in the following DTC table.
When performing the diagnosis not listed in "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)",
refer to the item on the
drive cycle. <Ref. to EN(H4SO)(diag)-45, Drive Cycle.>
1. PREPARATION FOR THE INSPECTION
MODE
1) Check that the
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