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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    Overhead console
    Overhead console To open the console, push on the console lid lightly and the lid will automatically open. When your vehicle is in the sun or on a warm day, the inside of the overhea ...

    Locking the doors
    Press the “” button to lock all doors and rear gate (Outback). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) i ...

    Interior light
    When leaving your vehicle, make sure the lights are turned off to avoid battery discharge. ...