Page 12 of Subaru 2006 Outback Brochure by Subaru Motors USA

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Handling Chassis Subaru offers three advanced full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) systems in the Outback. With their symmetrical layout, power fl ows directly from the engine to the wheels for more effi cient response to any slippage. Should the road surface suddenly change, the AWD system instantly redirects power from the wheels that slip and delivers it to those with greater grip. And unlike 2-wheel-drive vehicles, which may be more prone to understeer or oversteer when turning, AWD helps you maintain better overall control of your Outback. More stability. Enhanced safety. Maximum adhesion. Outback 3.0R L.L.Bean Edition Sedan shown in Garnet Red Pearl. Continuous AWD In models with the 5-speed manual transmission, power is normally split 50/50 between the front and rear wheels. Should wheel slippage occur, the viscous-center locking differential automatically helps transfer power away from the wheels experiencing slip to the wheels with the most amount of traction. Active AWD Paired with the available 4-speed automatic transmission, the Active AWD system features an electronically managed continuously variable multiplate transfer clutch. This system monitors parameters such as wheel slippage and vehicle speed, actively seeking to adjust power to the front or rear wheels with the most traction. VTD AWD The Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) system of the 5-speed automatic normally splits power 45% front and 55% rear to deliver a sporty feel, and electronically apportions torque for maximum grip. Heavy-duty raised suspension Answer the call of the unpaved road. With up to 8.7 inches of ground clearance, the Outback equips you with the ability to clear obstacles and travel over rocky surfaces. Yet unlike most truck-based SUVs, on-road performance is not compromised, as the car-derived 4-wheel independent suspension, precise rack-and-pinion steering and rigid chassis all work together to deliver a smoother and more responsive ride. VDC Integrated with VTD AWD, the sensors of the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) stability system continually monitor driving conditions to detect and help correct unintended deviations in the vehicle path. 1 1 Available and standard only on 3.0R VDC Limited Wagon.

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