California Perchlorate Advisory
Certain vehicle components such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and keyless entry transmitter batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables. Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures
reduce battery capacity. The ba ...
ABS warning light
The ABS warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds.
This is an indication that the ABS system is working properl ...
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 ...