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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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
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DTC P1152, P1153, P1160, P1443, P1492, P1493, P1494, P1495, P1496, P1497,
P1498, P1499, P1518, P1560, P1570, P1571, P1572, P1574, P1576, P1577, P1578
CZ:DTC P1152 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE (LOW) (BANK1
SENSOR1)
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect that λ value remains low.
Judge as NG when lambda value is abnormal in accordance with λ value of front
oxygen (A/F) sensor and
running conditions such as vehicle speed, amount of intake
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 suspension
parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.
● Never use t
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