Drive belts
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of the drive belt periodically because your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. However, replacement of the belt should be done according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
If the belt is loose, cracked or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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Reliability, Safety & Features
The prior Outback had above-average reliability, but the new one hasn't been
on the market long enough to gauge. In crash tests by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, the Outback received ...
Front seatbelt pretensioners
The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts
have a seatbelt pretensioner. The
seatbelt pretensioners for the driver’s seat
and front passenger’s seat operate at the
same time as the frontal ...
New electronic parking brake and hill-hold function
The all-disc braking system, with ABS and EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution) as standard, has a linear feel with retardation corresponding
closely to applied brake pedal pressure. A redesig ...