Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback (BR): Braking tips

WARNING

Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings.

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 When the brakes get wet

When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly d

 Use of engine braking

Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheat

 Braking when a tire is punctured

Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off

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 Windshield washer fluid

CAUTION Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage. If you spray washer fluid on the windshield but the windshield washer fluid warning light illuminates or the supply of washer fluid runs out, add washer fluid in the tank. Remove the washer tank filler

 Basic Diagnostic Procedure of Airbag System

A: PROCEDURE Check List for Interview A: CHECK Identification A: PROCEDURE Identify the vehicle using the chassis number, part number of the airbag control module or Subaru Select Monitor. NOTE: Proper identification is necessary to ensure proper diagnosis. Components are not interchange

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