Subaru Outback (BR): Using the cover
To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding.
WARNING
Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision. This could cause serious injury.
CAUTION
● Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover. Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
● When reclining the rear seatback, move the front cover backward so that the cover is not damaged.
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To remove the cover housing
1. Rewind the cover.
2. Hold down the button on the righthand rear quarter panel and lift up the right-hand
cover housing.
3. Remove the cover housing.
Stowage of the cargo area cover
The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor.
1. To open the lid, pull the handle up.
2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the
rear edge o
To install the cover housing
1. To install the cover housing, insert both ends of the cover housing into the
retainers.
2. Make sure to fix the front part of the cargo area cover behind the rear seat.
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Driving on snowy and icy roads
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads such as snowy or icy roads. This
may cause loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving in snowstorms. Snow will enter the engine’s
intake system and may hinder the airflow, which could result in engine shutdown
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant, refer
to “Engine coolant” F11-17.
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment. Refer to “Engine hood”
F11-7.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If t
