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  • Page 1: Quick Reference Guide

    Outback 2016 Quick Reference Guide Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
  • Page 2 Subaru of America, Inc. This Quick Reference Guide © 2015 Subaru of America, Inc. applies to all Outback models. Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru of America, Inc., reserves the right to change...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 2–5 Getting Started Instrument Panel 6–7 8–11 Gauges Personalize 12–13 Controls 14–21 While Operating 22–27 Safety/In Case of Emergency 28–29 30–31 Additional Information...

  • Page 4: Remote Keyless Entry

    Remote Keyless Entry 1. Lock/Arm 3. Unlocking the Rear Gate • Press to lock all doors and the rear • Press the button to unlock the gate and activate the security alarm. rear gate. • If any of the doors or the rear gate are 4.

  • Page 5: Heated Front Seats

    Seating Heated Front Seats 10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) (if equipped) Press the front seat heater 1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height switch. Each time you press Move the switch toward the front or rear to the switch, the mode will move the seat forward or backward.

  • Page 6: Seat Controls

    Seating Seating Seat Controls 3. Recline Seatback 1. Forward/Backward To adjust the seatback to the desired position, pull Pull up on the lever below up on the recline lever, located on the lower left the front of the driver’s seat rear of the driver’s seat or lower right rear of the to move the seat forward passenger’s seat.

  • Page 7: Folding The Rear Seat

    Folding the Rear Seat From Inside the Vehicle Push the release button on the top of the seatback that you want to fold down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place, making sure that it is securely locked.

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel PAGE 8-11 NUMBER...
  • Page 9 16-17 Clock Press the “+” button to advance the time or the “–” button to reverse the time. Vehicles with a navigation system, please refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Navigation System.”...

  • Page 10: Gauges

    Gauges Tachometer Outback 2.5i Immediate Attention Caution Informational Trip meter reset button Temperature gauge Trip meter and odometer Hot coolant temperature/ Seatbelt warning Cold coolant temperature Front passenger High beam indicator light seatbelt warning Engine oil level warning SRS airbag system AT OIL TEMP Security indicator light (Automatic Transmission)
  • Page 11 Speedometer Fuel gauge Vehicle Dynamics Hill Holder Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Turn signals Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Front fog light indicator CHECK ENGINE/ light (if equipped) Malfunction indicator Headlight indicator light Tire pressure warning light Front passenger frontal airbag ON Front passenger frontal airbag OFF Low windshield...
  • Page 12 Gauges Tachometer Outback 2.5i Premium Outback 2.5i Limited Outback 3.6R Limited Immediate Attention Caution Informational Trip meter reset button Temperature gauge Trip meter and odometer Door open (if equipped) Seatbelt warning Hot coolant temperature/ Front passenger Cold coolant temperature seatbelt warning High beam indicator light SRS airbag system Engine oil level warning...
  • Page 13 Speedometer Fuel gauge Low windshield All-Wheel Drive (Automatic washer fluid Transmission) Vehicle Dynamics Control/Vehicle Dynamics Hill Holder Control operation Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Turn signals CHECK ENGINE/ Front fog light indicator Malfunction indicator light (if equipped) Tire pressure warning light Headlight indicator light Front passenger frontal airbag ON...

  • Page 14: Personalize

    Personalize Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise position of the column; firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving.

  • Page 15: Power Exterior Mirrors

    Power Exterior Mirrors Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the right- hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.

  • Page 16: Controls

    Controls Light Controls Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, parking lights, tail lights and license plate lights. Push up for right turn signal. Push down for Turns on left turn signal. fog lights (if equipped). AUTO: The vehicle’s lights are Turns on instrument panel automatically on or off, depending lights, tail lights, parking lights...

  • Page 17: Windshield Wipers

    INT. HIGH Windshield Wipers To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF” position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up.

  • Page 18: Manual Climate Control

    Controls Manual Climate Control (if equipped) 5. Temperature Control Dial 1. Fan Speed Control Dial Rotate the fan speed control dial to select Rotate the temperature control dial from one of four fan speeds. blue for cool, to red for warm. Rotate the dial all the way left for MAX A/C.
  • Page 19 Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped) 1. Automatic On and Off 5. Fan Speed Control Buttons This system automatically controls Press the fan speed control buttons outlet air temperature, fan speed, air to select the desired fan speed. flow distribution, air inlet control, and 6.
  • Page 20 Controls Power Moonroof (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch to tilt the rear of the moonroof up. Press and hold the switch to lower the moonroof. Press the switch to fully open the moonroof. Press the switch to close the moonroof.

  • Page 21: Auxiliary Input Jack

    Auxiliary Input Jack USB Port The 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack is The USB port is located in the located in the front of the center front of the center console. You console. You can connect a portable can connect a USB-equipped music player to the auxiliary jack and portable music player to the USB hear the music stored on it through...

  • Page 22: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    Controls Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) Push the top (+) of the switch to With any of the radio modes increase or the bottom (–) of the selected, push the switch left or right switch to decrease volume. to skip through your presets. In CD mode, push the switch up or down Press to turn audio ON/OFF to skip forward or back a track.

  • Page 23: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control To activate the cruise control, press To resume your speed the “ ” button. The indicator light after canceling, push the on the instrument panel will turn switch to the “RES” side. on. To deactivate cruise control, press the “ ”...

  • Page 24: While Operating

    While Operating Electronic Parking Brake To apply, push the brake pedal and pull up the parking brake switch. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate. To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 25: Automatic Transmission Shift Mode

    Automatic Transmission Shift Mode The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gives you ultimate control with two different driving modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode. Normal Mode When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the transmission is in Normal shift mode.

  • Page 26: Engine Compartment

    “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet.” When necessary, replace this element vehicle until it cools. Please refer to your with a genuine Subaru air cleaner. Owner’s Manual for details. 2. Engine Oil Level Gauge 4. Engine Oil Filter...
  • Page 27 6. Engine Oil Filler Cap 9. Battery Change your oil according to When your vehicle does not start due to a battery that has run down, the maintenance schedule in the vehicle may be jump-started by your “Warranty and Maintenance connecting your battery to another Booklet.”...
  • Page 28 Pull it out and check When necessary, replace this element the oil level. If it is below the lower with a genuine Subaru air cleaner. level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level. (Use only engine oil of 2.
  • Page 29 8. Battery 5. Engine Oil Filler Cap Change your oil according to When your vehicle does not start the maintenance schedule in due to a battery that has run down, your “Warranty and Maintenance the vehicle may be jump-started Booklet.” Your engine oil must be by connecting your battery to changed more frequently when you another battery with jumper cables.

  • Page 30: Safety/In Case Of Emergency

    Safety/In Case of Emergency Child Restraint System For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your vehicle.

  • Page 31: Location Of Spare Tire And Jack

    Spare Tire and Jack Subaru Roadside Assistance is free A jack and other maintenance tools and standard on every 2016 Subaru are stored in the tool bucket in the vehicle. Coverage is automatic; there center of the spare tire, located in the are no forms to complete.

  • Page 32: Fuel Capacity

    Additional Information Fuel For both the 2.5 liter 4-cyl. engine and the 3.6 liter 6-cyl. engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. Fuel Capacity • 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal) •...

  • Page 33: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Use only the following oils: • API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING” or “RESOURCE CONSERVING.” • Or ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark). - 2.5 liter 4-cyl. DOHC models use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal driving conditions.
  • Page 34 Notes...
  • Page 35 Manuals & Warranties Review vehicle manuals & maintenance schedule Review warranty information (Basic, Powertrain, Tire, Wear Items & Adjustments) Review Subaru Roadside Assistance 1 (800) 261-2155 Retailer Orientation Parts & Service departments locations & hours Service Advisor introduction and/or business card Service appointment &...
  • Page 36 Parking Brake operation STARLINK Audio System & Bluetooth Bluetooth - Pair owner’s phone(s) & show operation (Download SUBARU STARLINK and MySubaru Apps*) STARLINK Audio* and Navigation* system controls (Sources, Presets, List & Back buttons) Safety, Comfort & Convenience...
  • Page 37 Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 MSA5B1604A Issued September 2015 Printed in USA 09/15...

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