Before driving your vehicle

Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous.

While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly.

Clear away ice and snow that has accumulated under the fenders to avoid making steering difficult. During severe winter driving, stop when and where it is safe to do so and check under the fenders periodically.

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    Head restraint adjustment (if equipped)
    Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) 1) Head restraint 2) Release button Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head restraints. The head restraint should be ad ...

    Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)
    Pressing the “” button unlocks the rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. ...

    Door open indicator light
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