Subaru Outback (BR): When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Maintenance precautions / When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable.
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Maintenance tips
Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
Removing and reinstalling clips
Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for your vehicle
Type A clips
1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raise
Removing air intake duct
Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. Refer to “Type A clips” F11-5.
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can facilitate
the following operations.
● a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
● extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or
Low beam light bulbs
1. Pull off the fender lining. For details, refer to “Pulling off the fender
lining” F11- 7.
2. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the retainer spring.
5. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer spring securely.
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