How to use this Owner’s Manual

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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 ...

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 ...

Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as dur ...