Subaru Outback (BR): Driving tips when using a Automatic transmission or Continuously variable transmission
● On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode.
● Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position.
● Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
● Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the “D” position. Use the brake instead.
● The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction.
● A slight reduction in output torque may occur in the models with a 2.5 L turbo or 3.6 L engine before the engine warms up.
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Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for
more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump.
The power steering system operates only when the
Braking tips
WARNING
Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous
overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings.
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Air Breather Hose
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air
Intake Boot.>
2) Remove the two air breather hoses.
3) Remove the oil cap.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Use new O-rings.
C: INSPECTION
Check the hose for peeling, crack
CVTF
A: INSPECTION
Check for leakage of CVTF from transmission.
B: ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
CVTF level changes along with CVTF temperature. When inspecting CVTF
level, observe the specified
CVTF temperature.
Always use specified CVTF or equivalent. Using other fluid than
specified or equivalent will c
