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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Navigation monitor (if equipped)
To clean the navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft
cloth. If the navigation monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth
moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent.
NOTE
● Do not spray neutral detergent directly o
Temperature sensors
1) Solar sensor
2) Interior air temperature sensor
The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are
delicate. If they are treated incorrectly and become damaged, the system may not
be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sen
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