Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs.

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Outback 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition & 2.5i Limited
For the best mileage, the 2.5i manual is your best bet, rated at 20/27 mpg city/highway. Along with 1 mpg better highway mileage, the five-speed stick will help you get better acceleration out of ...

Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Press the “” button. 3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to t ...

New front and rear suspensions
For the new Outback, Subaru has adopted a revised MacPherson strut front suspension, with the lower arm mounted on the sub-frame for greater stability. Steering response is enhanced, and quietness ...