Subaru Outback (BR): Using a flat-bed truck
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing / Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P” position for AT and CVT models or the shift lever into “1st” for MT models.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
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Towing with all wheels on the ground
WARNING
● Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the vehicle is
being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked.
● Reme
Electronic parking brake – if the electronic parking brake cannot be released
WARNING
● When the electronic parking brake cannot be released, the electronic parking
brake system may malfunction. Driving in such conditions may cause an unexpected
accident. Contact you
Rear gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by operating the power door
locking switches or the remote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from inside
the cargo area.
1. Remove the ac
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Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the
following procedure.
● To thaw the windshield wiper blades, use the defroster with the airflow selectio
Fastening the seatbelt
WARNING
● Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase
the risk or severity of injury.
● Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads
the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker
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