Recommended shifting speeds
The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

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Ride & Handling
The Outback shines in terms of ride comfort. It's surprisingly tame and
confident at 70 mph and higher, and it definitely feels like a car rather than
an SUV. Its wagon style doesn't harm the Outb ...
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant, refer
to “Engine coolant” F11-17.
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine ...
Windshield wiper and washer switches
The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position. ...
