Subaru Outback (BR): Winter driving on 2.5 L turbo models
Original equipment summer tires are installed on your vehicle, which are not suitable for driving on slippery surfaces like snow-covered or icy roads. Compared to winter and all-season tires, summer tires provide much less traction on snowy and icy roads. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use winter tires when encountering such road conditions.
If you opt for winter tires, ensure they are the correct size and type for your vehicle. Install four winter tires that match in size, construction, brand, and load range, and avoid mixing radial, belted bias, or bias tires as this could lead to unsafe handling characteristics. Additionally, check that there is sufficient clearance between the tire and the vehicle body when selecting a tire.
Always drive cautiously regardless of the tire type on your vehicle to ensure safety on the road.
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Tire chains
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on any tires for your Legacy and Outback because of
lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body.
Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth
between “1”/“D” and “R” rep
Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in
the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury.
WARNING
● Never stack luggage or other cargo hi
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Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/ Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR).
The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR). The A/ ELR has an additional locking mode, “Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode”, intended to secure
Activating and deactivating the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactivation,
do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system” F2-18.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors (and the rear gate (Outback)).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “O
