Hill Holder Function on the New 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback

The newly designed 2010 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles are very exclusive automobiles. They are fully redone by an Alfa Romeo designer and are sure to catch your eye on the road today. Not only do these cars get you where you need to go in any driving condition but now they also much easier on the eyes than ever before. The 2010 Subaru line up has distinguished curb appeal. Subaru promotes longevity with new features such as the Hill Holder Function and electronic emergency brake.

The Hill Holder is located on the dash board to the left of the steering wheel. It is accompanied by a new electronic emergency brake. The emergency brake is no longer a hand lever pull control. It is now a button you press and it allows for more driver leg room. Small improvements like this have made the new 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Subaru Outback much roomier than previous models. There is now an extra four inches of leg room in the front and back seats allowing taller consumers to sit comfortably and drive without being cramped.

The electronic emergency brake will automatically engage when the Hill Holder function is turned on. Once applied, the Hill Holder feature is indicated by a green light in the shape of a car on a hill. This light is on the display panel behind the steering wheel. When the green light is on you can now use the Hill Holder feature. The Hill Holder allows you to stop on a hill in forward or reverse without applying tension to the transmission. The electric emergency brake automatically turns on when your vehicle comes to a dead stop on an incline or decline. While in drive the emergency brake is applied. If you normally wear your seat belt and drive with all four doors shut you simply apply pressure to the gas pedal and the electric emergency brake will be released. This happens instantaneously allowing you to drive again at will.

The electronic emergency brake is new to Subaru. When you press the button you will notice a small red light illuminate. You will also hear the noise of the brake being applied. Now, there have been some concerns among Subaru drivers. They fear that if the battery goes dead while the emergency brake is applied they will not be able to tow or move the automobile. Subaru thought of this too. All new 2010 Subaru Outbacks and 2010 Subaru Legacy's will have a narrow rod placed in the storage compartment in the trunk. If the battery dies and the emergency brake is applied the driver must resort to his owners manual. In the owners manual it will show you clear placement of the narrow rod. The driver must get under the car and spin the rod several times once it is in its proper place. This will manually release the electronic emergency brake so you can now tow or move the car. Road Side Assistance is standard with all new 2010 Subaru's. The contracted tow truck or emergency service drivers are highly informed of this feature and its operations.

It is my feeling that the good outweighs the bad in the case of the electronic emergency brake and Hill Holder function. If you live in a sloping area or have a very steep driveway this feature will only prove to be beneficial. Why add more stress to the transmission then needed. Subaru cars are expected to be on the road for a long time. The Hill Holder and electronic emergency brake only back this promise further than ever before. Expect to get your monies worth when purchasing a new 2010 Subaru with standard Hill Holders and electronic emergency brake. Take your time and consider a color that you would like to see for many years to come. The Hill Holder will help ensure that you can pass this vehicle down to a family member or loved one who needs a used and reliable automobile.