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.
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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
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Head restraint adjustment
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head
restraints.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint
is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
To raise:
Pull the head restraint
Floor mat
Retaining pins are located on the driver’s side floor.
The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommets, by placing the grommets
over the pins and pushing them downward.
CAUTION
Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly
secured on its ret
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