Subaru Outback (BR): If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Engine overheating / If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
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If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant, refer
to “Engine coolant” F11-17.
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the en
Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (including AT, MT and CVT) with the front wheels raised
off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while
Towing and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
● Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes. Never use
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Catalytic converter
WARNING
● Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere near flammable
materials (e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the catalytic converter operates
at very high temperatures.
● Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the
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Snow tires
WARNING
● When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure you use only
the same size, construction and load range as the original tires listed on the tire
placard. Using other sizes and construction may affect speedometer/ odometer calibration
and clearance between the
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