Subaru Outback (BR): Use of engine braking
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Braking / Braking tips / 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 overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
READ NEXT:
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
Two separate circuits
Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake system. Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the
system still works. If one cir
SEE MORE:
Driver’s seat
1) Seat position forward/backward control switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward.
During forward/backward adjustment of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat cushion
angle or seat cushion height.
2) Seat cushion angle control switch
To adju
Coat hook
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks.
If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deployment of the SRS curtain
airbags, they could cause serious injuries by coming off the coat hooks and being
thrown through the cabin or by preventing
© 2010-2026 Copyright www.suoutback.com
