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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Air Breather Hose
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air
Intake Boot.>
2) Remove the two air breather hoses.
3) Remove the oil cap.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Use new O-rings.
C: INSPECTION
Check the hose for peeling, crack
Curtain Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds
before starting work.
CAUTION:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the
battery ground cable,
the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds befor
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