Under the Hood

A 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine sends 165 horsepower to a standard five-speed-manual or optional four-speed-automatic transmission. Every Subaru vehicle has all-wheel drive, but the 2.5 GT equipped with a Sportshift automatic transmission uses Variable Torque Distribution all-wheel drive.

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    Tire care – maintenance and safety practices
    ● Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time, check the tires for abnormal wear. ● Inspect the tire tread regularly and repl ...

    Total trailer weight
    Total trailer weight The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight. Outback The maximum total trailer weight is indicated in the following t ...

    Illuminated entry
    The interior (dome) light and the map light will illuminate when the “” button is pressed. These lights stay illuminated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors or the rear gate is ...