Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which can damage the engine.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. Contact your SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with the specified octane rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently.
See also:
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 cont ...
Drive belts
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of the drive belt periodically because
your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. However, replacement
of the belt should be done ac ...
Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination
meter)
When the setting is activated or deactivated,
the meter needles and gauge
illuminate and turn off as follows.
Activated:
When the driver’s door is opened while
the ignition switch is in the “L ...