Periodic inspections

To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times, always have the recommended maintenance services listed in the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet” performed at the specified time or mileage intervals.

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    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 ...

    START
    CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running. The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is rele ...

    Light control and wiper control levers/switches
    1) Windshield wiper (page 3-31) 2) Mist (page 3-32) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-33) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-34) 5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-33) 6) ...