Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
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Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the
“D” position to the “M” position to select the manual mode.
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear po ...
Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature
high warning light (if equipped)
- After turning the ignition switch
to the “ON” position, if this
indicator light/warning light behaves
under any of the following
conditions, the electrical system
may be malfunctio ...
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 ...