Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.
● Apply the parking brake.
● For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade.
● For AT and CVT models, put the select lever in the “P” (Park) position. Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel as described here. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb.
See also:
System servicing
- When discarding a seatbelt retractor
assembly or scrapping
the entire vehicle damaged by a
collision, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
- Tampering with or disconnecting
the system’s wiring ...
Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the
following ...
Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)
Pressing the “” button unlocks the
rear gate.
An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. ...
