Subaru Legacy: When the brakes get wet - Braking tips - Braking - Starting and operating - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: When the brakes get wet

When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.

    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. ...

    Use of engine braking
    Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheat ...

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    Instrument Cluster Messages
    Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to alert the driver when certain unusual conditions occur. These messages are described below. ...

    Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system)
    Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Radio anywhere in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a ...

    Fog Lights
    If equipped Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch. You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in ...