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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Inhibitor Switch
A: INSPECTION
When the driving condition or starter motor operation is improper, first
check the shift linkage for improper operation.
If the shift linkage is functioning properly, check the inhibitor switch.
1) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air Intake
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Electronic parking brake
1) Parking brake switch
2) Hill Holder switch
3) Indicator light
WARNING
● Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that you turn off the engine. Otherwise,
the parking brake may be released and an accident may occur.
● If the brake system warning light flashes, the electronic park
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