Safety
As mentioned, the Outback boasts excellent crash-test ratings and a better rollover rating than an SUV. The standard stability system automatically means there's antilock braking and traction control. The front seats have side-impact airbags and active head restraints, and standard curtain airbags cover the side windows, front and rear, in the event of a side impact.
Outback in the Market
This trailblazing model has aged well. Compared to similar wagons, the Outback is a bargain — especially when you consider its standard all-wheel drive. However, the AWD's added weight makes the mileage lower than it otherwise would be. Even the hefty Venza beats it in efficiency, with either front- or all-wheel drive. The spoiler is that even Subaru loyalists have another choice, with a little more room for a little less money: the 2009 Forester.
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Air inlet selection button
Air inlet selection button
Select airflow by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
The selected air inlet setting is shown on
the control panel.
(Recirculation): Interior air
recirculat ...
SI-DRIVE indicator light (STI)
1) Intelligent (I) mode
2) Sport (S) mode
3) Sport Sharp (S#) mode
This light indicates the current SI-DRIVE mode.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to “SIDRIVE (STI)”. ...
Front passenger’s seat (if equipped)
1) Seat position forward/backward control switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward.
2) Seatback angle (reclining) control switch
To adjust the an ...
