Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback (BR): 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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 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 overheat

 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

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 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment inst

 General Description of Seat Belt System

A: COMPONENT 1. FRONT SEAT BELT Adjustable anchor ASSY Outer belt ASSY Seat belt retractor ASSY (Outer belt ASSY) Center pillar trim UPR Inner belt ASSY Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb) T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5) T2: 30 (3.06, 22.1) T3: 38 (3.87, 28.0) T4: 53 (5.4

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