Subaru Outback (BR): When the brakes get wet
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Braking / Braking tips / When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
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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
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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
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Door interlock switch
1) Door interlock switch
Although the map light switches are in the OFF position (manually off), the map
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