Nearing Obsolescence?
Just a year or two ago, we pointed out that there wasn't much difference between the Outback and the Subaru Forester, aside from price. Now that a larger, redesigned Forester is on the market for 2009, the Outback is running out of selling points even among shoppers who are dead-set on a Subaru.
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Safety
As mentioned, the Outback boasts excellent crash-test ratings and a better
rollover rating than an SUV. The standard stability system automatically means
there's antilock braking and traction cont ...
How to re-stow bars
CAUTION
Do not use the bars as roof rails when the bars are stowed.
1. Pull out the crossbars from the roof rail holders by pulling up the covers.
2. Slide the bars in the direction shown in th ...
Automatic climate control system (if equipped)
NOTE
Operate the automatic climate control
system when the engine is running. ...