Brake pad SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G User Guide

Maintenance and service/Replacement of brake pad
Replacement of brake pad
CAUTION
.If you continue to drive despite
the scraping noise from the audi-
ble brake pad wear indicator, it
will result in the need for costly
brake rotor repair or replace-
ment.
.It is recommended that you dis-
connect the vehicle battery be-
fore replacing the brake pad.
However, it is dangerous to dis-
connect the vehicle battery. We
recommend that you have your
SUBARU dealer replace the
brake pad.
The disc brakes have audible wear
indicators on the brake pads. If the brake
pads wear close to their service limit, the
wear indicator makes a very audible
scraping noise when the brake pedal is
applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
&Breaking-in of new brake
pads
When replacing the brake pad, use only
genuine SUBARU parts. After replace-
ment, the new parts must be broken in as
follows:
!Brake pad
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40
mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake
pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more
times. Also, apply and release the electro-
nic parking brake five or more times.
Tires and wheels
&Types of tires
You should be familiar with type of tires
present on your vehicle.
!All season tires
The factory-installed tires on your new
vehicle are all season tires.
All season tires are designed to provide
an adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving including snowy and icy road
conditions. However all season tires do
not offer as much traction performance as
winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow
or on icy roads.
All season tires are identified by“ALL
SEASON”and/or“M+S”(Mud & Snow) on
the tire sidewall.
!Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability
tires best suited for highway driving under
dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving
on slippery roads such as on snow-
covered or icy roads.
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered
or icy roads, we strongly recommend the
use of winter (snow) tires.
When installing winter tires, be sure to
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Booster seat.............................................................. 1-34
Bottle holder................................................................ 6-9
Brake
Assist................................................................... 7-32
Booster........................................................ 7-32, 11-22
Disc..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid............................................................ 11-19, 12-8
Pad ..................................................................... 11-24
Parking................................................................. 7-42
Pedal.................................................................. 11-22
System................................................................. 7-32
Brake pedal
Free play............................................................. 11-22
Reserve distance.................................................. 11-23
Brake system............................................................ 7-32
Warning light......................................................... 3-18
Braking..................................................................... 7-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-32
Breaking-in of new brake pads................................... 11-24
BSD/RCTA................................................................ 7-53
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer.................... 7-56
OFF indicator........................................ 3-31, 3-38, 7-56
OFF switch........................................................... 7-59
Warning indicator................................... 3-31, 3-38, 7-58
Warning volume..................................................... 3-42
Bulb
Chart.................................................................. 12-14
Replacing............................................................. 11-40C
Cargo area
Cover.................................................................... 6-16
Light............................................................. 6-3, 11-49
Tie-down hooks...................................................... 6-19
Catalytic converter....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console................................................................. 6-6
Changing
Coolant............................................................... 11-15
Flat tire.................................................................. 9-5
Oil and oil filter..................................................... 11-13
Charge warning light................................................... 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
light....................................................................... 3-15
Checking
Brake pedal free play............................................ 11-22
Brake pedal reserve distance................................. 11-23
Clutch function..................................................... 11-23
Clutch pedal free play........................................... 11-23
Coolant level........................................................ 11-14
Fluid level (brake fluid).......................................... 11-19
Fluid level (clutch fluid).......................................... 11-21
Fluid level (washer fluid)........................................ 11-32
Oil level (engine oil).............................................. 11-11
Child restraint systems................................................ 1-27
Installation of a booster seat.................................... 1-34
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt................................ 1-30
Lower and tether anchorages
................................... 1-35
Top tether anchorages............................................ 1-38
Child safety................................................................... 4
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14-4Index
Locks................................................................... 2-33
Chime
Key ........................................................................ 3-4
Light..................................................................... 3-43
Seatbelt................................................................ 3-12
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels................................................... 10-3
Interior.................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille....................................................... 4-9
Climate control system................................................. 4-3
Automatic................................................................ 4-5
Manual................................................................... 4-6
Clock........................................................................ 3-32
Clutch
Fluid............................................................ 11-21, 12-8
Pedal.................................................................. 11-23
Coat hook................................................................. 6-13
Console...................................................................... 6-6
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)..................... 7-25
Fluid............................................................ 11-19, 12-8
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)............ 3-16
Coolant............................................................ 11-14, 12-8
Cooling system......................................................... 11-14
Corrosion protection................................................... 10-4
Crossbars................................................................. 8-14
Cruise control............................................................ 7-49
Indicator................................................................ 3-30
Set indicator.......................................................... 3-30
Cup holder.................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger’s..................................................... 6-9D
Daytime running light system....................................... 3-46
Defogger................................................................... 3-54
Defrosting................................................................... 4-9
Deicer....................................................................... 3-54
Differential gear oil
Front........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Rear........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Dimensions................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system......................................... 2-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators........................ 7-33
Dome light......................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door
Locks..................................................................... 2-6
Open indicator light................................................. 3-22
Step light............................................................. 11-48
Unlock selection function................................. 2-17, 3-42
Double trip meter......................................................... 3-9
Drive belts............................................................... 11-18
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light................................... 3-22
AWD vehicles......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone
.................................................. 7
Drinking..................................................................... 6
Drugs........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries..................................................... 8-4
Off road.................................................................. 8-6
Pets.......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads.............................................. 8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-24, 7-30, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy........................................................... 6

Wiper and washer switch........................................ 3-53
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-35
Recommended
Brake fluid............................................................. 12-8
Clutch fluid............................................................ 12-8
Continuously variable transmission fluid.................... 12-8
Engine oil.............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil.......................................... 12-7
Rear differential gear oil.......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs........................................................... 12-9
Refueling.................................................................... 7-4
Remote engine start system........................................ 7-15
Remote keyless entry system...................................... 2-23
Replacement
Brake pad and lining............................................. 11-24
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-33
Replacing
Access key battery................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element............................................... 11-15
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system)......... 2-27
Remote engine start transmitter battery..................... 7-21
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery.................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs.............................................. 11-40, 12-14
Backup light......................................................... 11-45
Cargo area light.................................................... 11-49
Dome light........................................................... 11-48
Door step light...................................................... 11-48
Front fog light....................................................... 11-42
Front side marker light........................................... 11-42
Front turn signal light............................................. 11-42Halogen headlight................................................. 11-40
HID headlight....................................................... 11-40
License plate light................................................. 11-47
Map light............................................................. 11-48
Rear combination light.......................................... 11-43
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-43
Rear turn signal light............................................. 11-43
Trunk light........................................................... 11-49
Rocking the vehicle.................................................... 8-12
Roof rails with integrated cross bars............................. 8-14
Rope hook................................................................. 8-18
S
Safety
Precautions when driving............................................. 4
Symbol...................................................................... 2
Warnings................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric................................................................... 10-5
Front...................................................................... 1-2
Heater.................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment.................................................... 1-4
Memory function...................................................... 1-6
Power
.................................................................... 1-5
Rear..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt................................................................. 4, 1-16
Fastening.............................................................. 1-17
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime.......................................... 3-12
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