Page 1 Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein. SUBARU CORPORATION, TOKYO, JAPAN “SUBARU” and the six-star cluster design are registered trademarks of SUBARU CORPORATION. Copyright 2020 SUBARU CORPORATION...
Page 3 This manual describes the following vehicle types. Legacy Outback...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 Illustrated Index ......................13 Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags ................27 Chapter 1 Keys and Doors ......................113 Chapter 2 Instruments and Controls..................165 Chapter 3 Climate Control ......................277 Chapter 4 Audio ........................... 297 Chapter 5 Interior Equipment ....................301 Chapter 6 Starting and Operating....................
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Warranties ............2 Drugs and Driving ..........7 Warranties for U.S.A..........2 Driving When Tired or Sleepy ........ 8 Warranties for Canada ........... 2 Modification of Your Vehicle ........8 Warranties except for U.S.A. and Canada ....2 Use of Cell Phones/Texting and Driving ....
Page 8 Manual & Warranties for U.S.A. All warranty information, including details & Using Your Owner’s Manual SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of of coverage and exclusions, is in the America, Inc. and sold at retail by an “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet.”...
Page 9 This chapter informs you about your audio fully in order to gain a better understanding Chapter 13: Consumer Information and system. of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. Reporting Safety Defects Chapter 6: Interior Equipment WARNING This chapter informs you about Tire...
Page 10 You will find a circle with a slash through it All-wheel drive in this manual. This symbol means “Do SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive Blind Spot Detection not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this Steering Responsive Head- happen”, depending upon the context.
Page 11 Vehicle Symbols Vehicle Symbols Safety Precautions When Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag Driving deploys could suffer very serious There are some of the symbols you may injuries. Because the SRS airbag & Seatbelt and SRS Airbag see on your vehicle.
Page 12 Safety Precautions When Driving ger and objects inside the vehi- RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR days, the temperature in the trunk cle. DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- could quickly become high en- CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO ough to cause death or serious .
Page 13 Safety Precautions When Driving & Drinking and Driving & Drugs and Driving . Always properly maintain the en- gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering WARNING WARNING the vehicle. Drinking and then driving is very There are some drugs (over the .
Page 14 CAUTION driving. In a collision or sudden stop, Do not remove the genuine SUBARU unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown Do not talk on a cell phone or text navigation and/or audio system.
Page 15 (ETC) device or seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. security pass) to the windshield, Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the consult your SUBARU dealer for & On-Road and Off-Road Driv- front passenger’s seat. For further infor- details on the proper location.
Page 16 General Information deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition General Information that will assist in understanding how a to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is such as law enforcement, that have the &...
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Page 19: Illustrated Index
Illustrated Index Combination Meter ........... 22 Exterior .............. 14 U.S.-Spec. Models ..........22 Interior ............... 16 Except U.S.-Spec. Models........23 Instrument Panel..........19 Warning and Indicator Lights......24 Steering Wheel..........20 Light Control and Wiper Control Levers/ Switches ............21...
Page 20 Exterior Exterior Engine hood (page 487) Headlights (page 248, 518) Turn signal lights (page 256, 518) Windshield wipers (page 258) Moonroof (page 161) Roof rail with integrated crossbars (page 432) Door locks (page 137) Outside mirrors (page 271) Tire pressure (page 504) 10) Flat tires (page 452) 11) Fog lights (page 256, 518) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 461)
Page 21 Exterior Rear window defogger (page 261) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 328) Child safety locks (page 145) Tie-down holes (page 461) Lights (page 248, 518) Turn signal lights (page 256, 518) Trunk lid (page 148) Rear gate (page 151) Rear window wiper (page 260) 10) Towing hook (page 461)
Page 22 Interior Interior Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 69) · U.S.-spec. models: 5 lower anchorages · Except U.S.-spec. models: 4 lower anchorages Seatbelts (page 46) Center console (page 305) Accessory power outlet (page 308) Front seats (page 28) Rear seats (page 40)
Page 23 Interior Cup holder (page 306) Select lever (page 348) Accessory power outlet (page 308) Glove box (page 305) Dual 7.0-inch display models* (page 232)/Climate control (page 279)/Audio* 11.6-inch display models* (page 211)/ Climate control (page 282)/Audio* /Na- vigation system* Rear seat heater switches (page 39) USB power supply (page 310) *1: Center information display *2: For details about how to use the audio and...
Page 24 Interior Moonroof switch (page 161) Door interlock switch (page 302) Buttons for SUBARU STARLINK Map light switches (page 302) NOTE For models with SUBARU STARLINK: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple- ment for SUBARU STARLINK.
Page 25 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Power window switches (page 145) Remote control mirror switch (page 271) Seat position memory buttons (page 33) Combination meter (page 173) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 172) Camera for Driver Monitoring System (page 404) Front view monitor switch (page 377) Electronic parking brake switch (page 366) Tilt/Telescopic steering (page 274)
Page 26 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Audio control switches* Talk switch for voice command system* Cruise control switches* Shift paddles (page 351) SI-DRIVE switches (page 353) Heated Steering Wheel switch (page 275) SRS airbag (page 77) Horn (page 276) Control switches for combination meter display (color LCD) (page 202) 10) Hands-free phone switches* *1: For details about how to use the switches,...
Page 27 Light Control and Wiper Control Levers/Switches Light Control and Wiper Control Levers/Switches Windshield wiper (page 257) Mist (page 258) Windshield washer (page 259) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 260) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 259) Wiper control lever (page 258) Light control switch (page 248) Front fog light switch (page 256) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 248)
Page 28 Combination Meter Combination Meter & U.S.-Spec. Models Tachometer (page 173) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 197) Combination meter display (color LCD) (page 201) Trip meter and odometer (page 173) Speedometer (page 173) Fuel gauge (page 174) Digital speed screen (page 208) Engine coolant temperature gauge (page 175)
Page 29 Combination Meter & Except U.S.-Spec. Models Tachometer (page 173) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 197) Combination meter display (color LCD) (page 201) Trip meter and odometer (page 173) Speedometer (page 173) Fuel gauge (page 174) Digital speed screen (page 208) Engine coolant temperature gauge (page 175)
Page 30 Warning and Indicator Lights Warning and Indicator Lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Brake system warning Vehicle Dynamics Con- Seatbelt warning light light trol OFF indicator light Front passenger’s Electronic parking Access key warning in- seatbelt warning light brake indicator light dicator (if equipped) Rear seatbelt warning...
Page 31 Warning and Indicator Lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Driver Monitoring Sys- Front fog light indicator Auto Start Stop warning tem operation indicator light (if equipped) light (yellow) light (green) (if equipped) Auto Start Stop No Ac- tivity Detected indicator Driver Monitoring Sys- X-MODE indicator...
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Page 33: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking System and Children ..........81 Retractor (ALR/ELR) ...........48 Components ............84 Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime ......48 SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag System, SRS Fastening the Seatbelt ..........48 Seat Cushion Airbag, SRS Side Airbag and Seatbelt Maintenance..........54 SRS Curtain Airbag ..........86 1-6.
Page 34 Front Seats 1-1. Front Seats sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious injury or death. WARNING . The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. . Never adjust the seat while driv- Occupants who are not sitting ing, as personal injury or loss of back and upright when the SRS vehicle control may occur.
Page 35 Front Seats cure ALL types of child systems in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Page 36 Front Seats WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not press your feet onto the Seatbelts provide maximum re- Never stack luggage or other cargo instrument panel. Doing so may straint when the occupant sits well higher than the top of the seatback prevent the occupant detection back and upright in the seat.
Page 37 Front Seats & Manual Seat (If Equipped) ! Reclining the seatback ! Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) ! Forward and backward adjustment 1. Pull up the reclining lever, adjust the Push the lever down to lower the seat. seatback to the desired position, and then 1.
Page 38 Front Seats & Power Seat (If Equipped) backward. During forward/backward ad- ! Front passenger’s seat (if equipped) justment of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat cushion angle or seat cushion ! Driver’s seat height. Seat cushion angle control switch To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch.
Page 39 Front Seats justment of the seat position by ! Thigh extension (driver’s seat – if ! Power driver’s seat with synchro- performing any of the following equipped) nized outside mirrors memory function (if equipped) procedures. CAUTION – Operate any of the power seat WARNING switches.
Page 40 The setting of the driver’s side mirror operation can 1. Move the select lever to the “R” be changed by a SUBARU dealer. position, then the outside mirror angle on Contact your SUBARU dealer for de- the passenger’s side will move to the tails.
Page 41 The setting of gistering the reverse tilt-down mir- the driver’s side mirror operation can ror angle. be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for de- 1. Move the select lever to the “R” tails.
Page 42 Front Seats driver’s door is opened, the registered A chirp sounds and the seat moves to the memory position can be retrieved even registered position. if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or When the select lever is moved to the “R” “OFF”...
Page 43 Front Seats . If you are carrying 2 or more access head restraints are removed, all ! Head restraint height adjustment keys, seat position retrieval may not be head restraints must be rein- possible. stalled properly to protect vehicle occupants. ! Clearing the registered seat posi- .
Page 44 Seat Heater 1-2. Seat Heater (If Equipped) ! Head restraint angle adjustment The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. CAUTION . Do not put hard or heavy objects or ones with protrusions on the seat, and do not stab the seat with sharp objects, such as pins or needles.
Page 45 Seat Heater running can cause battery discharge. Selecting “HIGH” mode will cause the seat . When using for a long period of time, to heat up quicker. we recommend setting the heater to the NOTE MID or LOW position. Use the HIGH Only the front seat heater switches position for only quick heating at the retain the previous switch position...
Page 46 Seat Ventilation . When using for a long period of time, 1-3. Seat Ventilation (If 1-4. Rear Seats we recommend setting the seat ventila- Equipped) tion to the MID or LOW position. Use the HIGH position for only quick cooling at The seat ventilation are equipped in the the start of the function usage.
Page 47 Rear Seats & Reclining the Seatback cargo area cover when rear seat (Outback) is reclined. . Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback. Refer to “Lift- ing Cargo Cover (Outback –...
Page 48 Rear Seats & Folding Down the Rear Seat- lowing precautions. Failure to do so back may lead to serious injury or an accident because the proper seat- belt operation will be affected. WARNING . The seatbelt should not be . When folding down the seatback, caught in the seatback and it check that there are no passen- should be fully visible.
Page 49 Rear Seats of the following procedures and then fold ! Folding down the rear seatback the seatback down. (Legacy) . Push the release button. . Pull the release lever. ! Folding down the rear seatback (Outback) Release lever Folding the seatback by performing either of the following procedures.
Page 50 Rear Seats ! Return the rear seatback the event of sudden braking, or objects may move out from the cargo area, which could cause ser- ious injury or death. & Head Restraint Adjustment Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints.
Page 51 Rear Seats To remove: move or install the head restraint. front seats only. The rear seat head restraints are designed to While pressing the release button, pull out ! Rear center seating position be installed into the rear seats the head restraint. only.
Page 52 Seatbelts extended position. When the rear center 1-5. Seatbelts seating position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibi- & Seatbelt Safety Tips lity. WARNING & Armrest . All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move.
Page 53 Seatbelts waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt . Seat children in the rear seat positions than in the front seating cannot be properly positioned, a child properly restrained at all times. positions. For instructions and restraint system should be used. Never The SRS airbag deploys with precautions concerning the child place the shoulder belt under the child’s...
Page 54 Seatbelts locks automatically during a sudden stop, For instructions on how to install the child well back and upright in the seat. impact or if you pull the belt very quickly restraint system using a seatbelt, refer to To reduce the risk of sliding out of the retractor.
Page 55 Seatbelts ! Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seat- back to the upright position.
Page 56 Seatbelts Before closing the door, make sure that the ! Adjusting the front seat shoulder WARNING belts are retracted properly to avoid belt anchor height catching the belt webbing in the door. When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the ! Rear seatbelts (except rear center webbing does not pass over your seatbelt on Outback)
Page 57 Seatbelts ! Rear center seatbelt on Outback ! Unfastening the seatbelt 4. To tighten the lap part, pull up on the shoulder belt. Center seatbelt tongue plate Button Anchor tongue plate 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on 1.
Page 58 Seatbelts not fastened to the anchor buckle on WARNING the right-hand side), it cannot prop- erly restrain the wearer in position in Fastening the seatbelt with the web- an accident, possibly resulting in bing twisted can increase the risk or serious injury or death.
Page 59 Seatbelts ! Unfastening the seatbelt 4. After confirming that the webbing is not 5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate twisted, insert the anchor tongue plate into the center seatbelt buckle until it Button attached at the webbing end into the clicks.
Page 60 Seatbelts You should hold the webbing end and & Seatbelt Maintenance guide it back into the retractor while it is To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate in lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the the recess and then insert the anchor belts because this could seriously affect tongue plate into the slot.
Page 61 SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- ious injury. Seatbelt preten- sible. sioners have no user-serviceable parts.
Page 62 Seatbelt Pretensioners The pretensioner sensor also serves as harmful. This smoke does not indicate a The shoulder belt pretensioner is supple- follows. fire in the vehicle. mented by a lap belt pretensioner, which is located at the base of the center pillar. Like .
Page 63 Modification A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you with the ignition switch in the “ON” position. want to install any accessory parts to your The seatbelt pretensioners share the vehicle.
Page 64 Rear Seat Reminder situation, there is the possibility that 1-7. Rear Seat Reminder 1-8. Child Restraint Systems the following phenomenon may occur. – It may alert the driver even if there This function prompts the driver to confirm are no passengers or cargo in the the presence of passengers and cargo in rear seat.
Page 65 Child Restraint Systems Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraint systems are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
Page 66 Child Restraint Systems & Safety Tips for Installing in it. Child Restraint Systems . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. WARNING Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around in- . Do not use a seatbelt extender. If side of the vehicle in a sudden a seatbelt extender is used when stop, turn or accident;...
Page 67 System due to projection of the seat cushion. The following descriptions are SUBARU’s In this seating position, you should use recommendations on where to place a only a child restraint system that has a child restraint system in your vehicle.
Page 68 Child Restraint Systems anchorages, do not sit in the rear right tions permit and specify using anchors as when properly restrained in the seat. far apart as those in this vehicle. rear seating positions than in the If a child restraint system is not correctly If a child restraint system is not correctly front seating positions.
Page 69 Child Restraint Systems & Choosing a Child Restraint & Installing Child Restraint GER’S SRS AIRBAG, NEVER IN- STALL A CHILD RESTRAINT System Systems with ALR/ELR Seat- SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PAS- belt SENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR CAUTION DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO...
Page 70 Child Restraint Systems confirm that it is securely locked into place. ! Installing a rearward facing child – Check that the red colored unlock- restraint system ing marker on the lock release button is not visible. For details, refer to “Folding WARNING Down the Rear Seatback”...
Page 71 Child Restraint Systems ! Installing a forward facing child restraint system WARNING . NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Page 72 Child Restraint Systems refer to “Head Restraint Adjustment” FP44. CAUTION Store the head restraint that has been removed in the trunk (Legacy) or cargo area (Outback). Do not place the head restraint in the pas- senger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sud- den stop or a sharp turn.
Page 73 Child Restraint Systems Tether Anchorages” FP74. Legacy 9. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, try to move it back and 12. To remove the child restraint system, forth and right and left to check if it is firmly press the release button on the seatbelt secured.
Page 74 Child Restraint Systems seatbelt to retract fully. the head restraint of the rear seating Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned position where the booster seat with seat- across the center of child’s shoulder and & Installing a Booster Seat back is to be installed, raise the head that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips.
Page 75 Child Restraint Systems & Installation of Child Restraint . The seatbelt should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Systems by Use of Lower and Loose fitting belts are not as Tether Anchorages (LATCH) effective in preventing or redu- ! Lower and tether anchorages cing injury.
Page 76 Child Restraint Systems not become caught in the child ! Lower anchorages restraint system or the lower LATCH anchorages. NOTE The seatbelt warning system of the rear seats detects if any of the seats are occupied by a passenger. Installing a child restraint system in the rear seat- ing area, using the LATCH anchors, may result in the activation of the...
Page 77 Child Restraint Systems ! Tether anchorages Other models WARNING Do not connect two or more lower hooks onto the same anchorage (bar). Two lower anchorages (bars) are provided for installing a child restraint system on the rear seat window-side seating positions. Lower anchorages (bars) for window-side seating positions may be used for a seat in Outback...
Page 78 Child Restraint Systems refer to “Top Tether Anchorages” FP74. Each lower anchorage is located behind the cover of seatback bottom. ! To install a child restraint system using lower and tether an- CAUTION chorages When you install a child restraint WARNING system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it.
Page 79 Child Restraint Systems system. If it is hard to install the child restraint system because the anchorage cover returns to the original position, press the anchorage cover to the seat cushion until it is flat. 3. If the child restraint system makes contact with the head restraint of the rear seating position where the child restraint system is to be installed, raise the head...
Page 80 9. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installa- tion. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. For right seat For center seat For left seat...
Page 81 Child Restraint Systems Three tether anchorages are installed on installed on the back side of the rear ! Outback the rear shelf behind the rear seat head seatback. restraint. Open the cover flap to use each ! To hook the top tether anchorage.
Page 82 Child Restraint Systems anchorage. ! Legacy 5. Tighten the top tether securely. Con- tact your SUBARU dealer if you have any questions regarding the installation of a child restraint system. ! Outback 2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages.
Page 83 5. Tighten the top tether securely. Con- . Front passenger’s seat cushion air- tection in case of a serious acci- tact your SUBARU dealer if you have any bags dent. questions regarding the installation of a .
Page 84 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) help avoid injuries that can result as possible and sit upright and well sit or lean close to the front or when an occupant is not seated back in the seat. rear door on either side. Do not in a proper upright position.
Page 85 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) & General Precautions regard- bruises to the face or arms, CAUTION because of the SRS airbag de- ing SRS Airbag System for ployment force. . When the SRS airbag deploys, Accessories and Any Objects some smoke will be released.
Page 86 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) WARNING . Do not put any objects (including straps or cord) over the steering wheel pad, column cover, or dashboard. – These objects could be en- tangled with the steering wheel, preventing the SRS frontal airbag, etc.
Page 87 Hang cloth- . Do not install a seat cover unless correct deployment of the curtain ing directly on the coat hooks with- it is a genuine SUBARU seat airbag. In either case, the result out using hangers. cover exclusively designed for could be serious injuries.
Page 88 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) tem, refer to “Child Restraint Sys- WARNING tems” FP58. Seat children in the rear seat prop- erly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained.
Page 89 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) facing the side window. – Wrap his/her arms around the front seat seatback. – Put his/her head, arms or other parts of the body out of the window. In the event of an accident, the force of SRS side airbag and/or SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously...
Page 90 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) & Components The SRS airbags are stowed in the following locations. Driver’s SRS frontal airbag: in the center portion of the steering wheel An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located on the pad of the airbag. Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag: near the top of the dashboard An “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 91 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) Side impact sensor (center pillar right- hand side) 10) Airbag wiring 11) Seatbelt pretensioner and adaptive force limiter (driver’s side) 12) Seatbelt pretensioner and adaptive force limiter (front passenger’s side) 13) Side impact sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side) 14) Side impact sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)
Page 92 Airbag and SRS Curtain Air- In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components deploy. This vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU . SRS frontal airbag for driver advanced frontal airbag system that com- . SRS frontal airbag for front passenger plies with the new advanced frontal airbag .
Page 93 SRS frontal airbag should be de- Have the system inspected by your ployed or not. . Do not install any accessory SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS (such as an audio amplifier) other The occupant detection system may not airbag system warning light illuminates.
Page 94 : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF Have your vehicle inspected at your indicator seatback not being locked into SUBARU dealer. Do not use the front place securely. If any of them are passenger’s seat while driving the vehicle not locked securely, adjust them to your SUBARU dealer.
Page 95 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) occupant detection system. In this ! Occupant detection system case, contact your SUBARU dealer immediately. CAUTION Electrical devices, such as cell phones, laptops, portable music players, or electronic games, espe- cially when connected to the acces- sory power outlet and placed on the front passenger’s seat or used by...
Page 96 OFF indicators do not work properly airbag system warning light. even when the front passenger’s seat is dry, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s seat and have the occupant detection system checked by your SUBARU dealer.
Page 97 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ! Conditions in which front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not activated The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat: .
Page 98 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) injured should the front passenger’s the seatback. SRS frontal airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for chil- ! If the front passenger’s frontal dren. airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small CAUTION child is in a child restraint sys-...
Page 99 . Ensure that there is no article left in the small adult in the rear seat and imme- lift the front passenger’s seat cushion seatback pocket. diately contact your SUBARU dealer for using his/her feet. an inspection. Even if the system has If the ON indicator still remains illuminated .
Page 100 2. Ask the front passenger to set the and immediately contact your SUBARU seatback to the upright position, sit up dealer for an inspection. straight in the center of the seat cushion,...
Page 101 The SRS airbags can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag de- pending on the characteristic of item(s) or person on the front passenger’s seat...
Page 102 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) . The front impact sensors When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, . To deploy in most side or rear impacts fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and or in most rollover accidents* .
Page 103 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both ! Example of accident in which the ! Examples of the types of acci- driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal driver’s/driver’s and front pas- dents in which it is possible that airbags may be activated when the vehicle senger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) the driver’s/driver’s and front...
Page 104 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur The vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole. The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.
Page 105 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) frontal airbags are not designed to deploy once either or both of the driver’s and front ! Examples of the types of acci- in most of the following cases. passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are dents in which the driver’s/dri- activated on the first impact, it/they will ver’s and front passenger’s SRS...
Page 106 The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain for front seat occupants. airbag can function only when the ignition ! SRS curtain airbag switch is in the “ON” position. Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU The following airbags deploy indepen- SRS curtain airbag system that complies...
Page 107 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) dently of each other since each has its own When the SRS side airbag and SRS . To function on a one-time-only basis impact sensor. curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain inflation noise will be heard and some .
Page 108 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ! Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy A severe side impact near the front seat.
Page 109 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy The vehicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
Page 110 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact...
Page 111 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to deploy The vehicle is involved in an oblique side- on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
Page 112 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely to deploy The vehicle is involved in an oblique side- on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
Page 113 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) ary). same direction, once the SRS side airbag ! Examples of the types of acci- The vehicle is struck from behind. and SRS curtain airbag are activated on dents in which the SRS side The vehicle pitches end over end.
Page 114 . Airbag control module (including im- Immediately take your vehicle to pact sensor and rollover sensor) . Seatbelt buckle switch your nearest SUBARU dealer to – Front passenger’s side . Frontal airbag module have the system checked. Unless . Front passenger’s occupant detection –...
Page 115 If you need service or repair in areas should be performed only by an author- indicated in the following list, have & Precautions against Vehicle ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- the work performed by an author- Modification nents of the SRS airbag system are ized SUBARU dealer.
Page 116 SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you – Installation of additional fabric airbag system becoming inop- want to install any accessory parts on your or leather on the front seat erative or unintended airbag de- vehicle.
Page 117 Consumer Support Department 560 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4J7 1-800-894-4212 There are currently no SUBARU distribu- tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.
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Page 119: Keys And Doors
Keys and Doors Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation ..136 2-1. Keys ..............115 Vehicle Finder Function........136 Key Number Plate..........115 Sounding a Panic Alarm........136 2-2. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start Replacing the Battery......... 136 System (If Equipped) ........115 Replacing Lost Transmitters.......
Page 120 Keys and Doors 2-10. Rear Gate (Outback) ........151 2-11. Moonroof (If Equipped) .........161 Manual Rear Gate ..........151 Moonroof Switches ..........161 Power Rear Gate (If Equipped) ......152 Sunshade............162...
Page 121 Keys The valet key fits only the ignition switch 2-1. Keys 2-2. Keyless Access with and door locks. You can keep the glove Push-Button Start System box locked when you leave your vehicle NOTE (If Equipped) and valet key at a parking facility. For models with “keyless access with NOTE push-button start system”, refer to...
Page 122 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System ton Start System)” FP336. & Safety Precautions . Arming and disarming the alarm sys- tem. For detailed information, refer to WARNING “Alarm System” FP141. If you wear an implanted pacemaker NOTE or an implanted defibrillator, stay at .
Page 123 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System . The keyless access with push- button start system uses radio waves of the following fre- quency* in addition to the radio waves used for the remote key- less entry system. The radio waves are periodically output from the antennas installed on the vehicle as shown in the following illustrations.
Page 124 Operate Properly” FP465. placed at an authorized tint or attach metallic objects . The keyless access with push-but- SUBARU dealer to avoid the to the windows. ton start system uses weak radio risk of damage. waves. The status of the access key –...
Page 125 . Do not leave the access key fob in reregistration of an access key fob, access key fob or a remote trans- the following places. contact a SUBARU dealer. mitter key of another vehicle. – On the instrument panel . For a spare access key fob, contact a –...
Page 126 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System in (40 to 80 cm)) & Locking and Unlocking with When the access key fob is within either of the operating ranges of the front doors, the “Keyless Access” Entry LED indicator on the access key fob Function flashes.
Page 127 . If the door lock sensor is touched the keyless access function may not audible signal can be changed by your three times or more repeatedly, the SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU operate. system will ignore the sensor opera- In such a case, perform the procedure dealer for details.
Page 128 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System first. You can then touch the door lock ! Locking with the door lock sensor ! Locking with the power rear gate sensor to lock the doors. lock button (Outback – if equipped) ! Locking with the rear lock button (Outback) Door lock sensor Carry the access key fob, close all doors...
Page 129 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System ! Unlocking ! Opening rear gate (Outback) ! Opening trunk (Legacy) Rear gate opener button Trunk opener button Carry the access key fob, and touch the sensor behind the door handle. Carry the access key fob, and press the Carry the access key fob, and press the .
Page 130 The trunk lock/unlock setting can be & Unlock Using PIN Code Ac- While all doors (for Outback, including the changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact rear gate) are locked, you can unlock the cess your SUBARU dealer to change the doors (including rear gate) without a key by setting.
Page 131 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System ! Registration for a PIN code Steps Operation Time from the previous step Turn off the ignition switch. — Close all doors (including trunk/rear gate). — Press and hold the “ ” button on the access key fob, then press and hold the trunk opener button (Legacy)/rear lock button (Outback) until a chirp sounds —...
Page 132 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System disabled by operating the access key & Power Saving Function NOTE fob. . Press the trunk opener button/rear To protect the access key fob battery and . Reregister the PIN code in the fol- lock button ten times to enter “0”.
Page 133 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System . Lock or unlock by the remote keyless & Power Saving Function of & Disabling Keyless Access entry system. Access Key Fob Function . Open a door and then close it. This function stops the access key fob .
Page 134 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System ! Disabling functions ! By operating the driver’s door ! By operating the access key fob To disable the keyless access function by operating the access key fob, register a PIN code for PIN Code Access. For details about registering a PIN code, refer to “Unlock Using PIN Code Access”...
Page 135 Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System Steps Operation Time Status ! Enabling functions Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door. — Close When the procedure to disable the func- tions is performed again, a chirp sound will Push “ ” on the power door locking switch. —...
Page 136 Access key fobs can be replaced at the doors are locked or unlocked. If SUBARU dealers. For more details, con- desired, you can turn the hazard warning tact a SUBARU dealer. flashers off by operating the center infor- mation display.
Page 137 Immobilizer . Canada-spec. models . Mexico-spec. models 2-3. Immobilizer The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. If engine start is attempted with an unregistered access key fob or key, the engine will not start.
Page 138 . The vehicle has a maintenance-free and erasing the lost key’s ID code, operation. type immobilizer system. contact your SUBARU dealer. & Security Indicator Light & Certification for Immobilizer Refer to “Security Indicator Light” FP196. System &...
Page 139 Remote Keyless Entry System – Canada-spec. models – Mexico-spec. models 2-4. Remote Keyless Entry System CAUTION . Do not expose the remote trans- mitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. . Do not take the remote transmit- ter apart except when replacing the battery.
Page 140 Remote Keyless Entry System vary depending on environmental condi- tions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances.
Page 141 & Opening the Trunk Lid flash once. of the audible signal can also be changed (Legacy) by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk Press and hold the “ ” button to open the SUBARU dealer for details.
Page 142 7.0-inch display models). The setting can may not cause harmful interference, and & Replacing the Battery also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. (2) this device must accept any interfer- Refer to “Replacing Battery” FP525. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Page 143 Models with “keyless access with IFETEL RLVSUTB15-1814 push-button start system”: SUBARU . Press any button on the access key MODEL: TB1G077 fob (except when the access key fob battery is discharged). IFETEL RLVSUTD18-0302 .
Page 144 Door Locks . Insert the key into the ignition switch direction that the grooved side is facing ! Locking using power door lock- and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” and insert it again. ing switch position. ! How to lock the vehicle without For details about the alarm system, using the key refer to “Alarm System”...
Page 145 Door Locks & Locking and Unlocking from ! How to operate the power door WARNING the Inside locking switches . Keep all doors locked when you All doors, the rear gate (Outback) and fuel ! How to use the lock lever drive, especially when small chil- filler lid can be locked and unlocked by dren are in your vehicle.
Page 146 Refer to “Car set- SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU locking switch is pushed with a front door tings” FP220 (11.6-inch display mod- dealer for details.
Page 147 The horn . If the spare key is used to lock the can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. sounds and the hazard warning flashers driver’s door from the outside of the...
Page 148 (Outback) are deactivated as the fac- rear lock button (Outback)” FP122. ing alarms when triggered. tory setting. A SUBARU dealer can . Locking using the power rear gate . The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30 activate the system. Contact your lock button.
Page 149 Have it per- transmitter. cess key fob battery is discharged, formed by your SUBARU dealer. perform the procedure described in . Carry the access key fob and perform . If any of the following actions is “Switching Power Status”...
Page 150 You may have the above setting change rear gate (Outback) and panic activation. done by your SUBARU dealer. To enter the valet mode, change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system to deactivation mode. Refer to “Alarm Sys- tem Setting”...
Page 151 Child Safety Locks ming, entrapment or malfunction. 2-7. Child Safety Locks 2-8. Windows – The closing window slides down slightly and stops. WARNING WARNING – The opening window stops slid- ing down. Always turn the child safety locks to To avoid serious personal injury .
Page 152 Windows & Power Window Operation . Passenger’s side power window ! Operating the window switches: ! Power window switches . Driver’s side power window switches: With one-touch auto up and down feature Each passenger’s window can be con- Automatically close* trolled by the power window switch located Close Open...
Page 153 Windows “Initialization of Power Window (Win- . You cannot close the window for a dows with One-Touch Auto up and few seconds after the anti-entrapment down Function)” FP148. function operates. ! Anti-entrapment function (windows ! Off delay function (windows with with one-touch auto up and down one-touch auto up and down func- function)
Page 154 Also make certain that the trunk is closed. . Do not install accessories other than genuine SUBARU parts. If the trunk lid becomes too heavy, the stay may not be able to hold it open.
Page 155 The trunk lock/unlock setting can be . Do not push the trunk lid forcibly inside the trunk. In the event children or changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact to close it. It could deform the adults become locked inside the trunk, the your SUBARU dealer to change the metal.
Page 156 Trunk Lid (Legacy) ! Inspection WARNING Perform the following steps at least twice a Never allow any child to get in the year to check the release handle for trunk and play with the release correct operation. handle. If the driver starts the vehi- 1.
Page 157: Rear Gate (Outback)
FP139. function in the door locking/unlocking your SUBARU dealer. system or other causes, you can unlock . Keyless access with the push-button it by manually operating the rear gate start system (if equipped): Refer to “Key-...
Page 158: Power Rear Gate (If Equipped)
. Do not install any accessories slope by using the power rear . Be careful not to hit your head or other than genuine SUBARU gate feature, the rear gate may face on the rear gate when open- parts on the rear gate. If the close.
Page 159 Rear Gate (Outback) deactivate the power rear gate and the “Initialization of power rear gate” gate may not function properly or FP158. rear gate will not be closed. If this may malfunction. occurs, close the rear gate manually. ! By the power rear gate button For details, refer to “Manual Rear Gate”...
Page 160 This setting can be changed to non-operation or press- ing twice at SUBARU dealers. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. To pause the opening rear gate: Briefly press the power rear gate button Power rear gate button on the access key while the rear gate is being opened.
Page 161 Rear Gate (Outback) . Power rear gate button on the inside ! By the buttons on the rear gate edge of the rear gate NOTE If you press the power rear gate button After performing the following proce- again, the rear gate will close. You can dures, an electronic chirp will sound open the rear gate by pressing the power twice and the hazard warning flashers...
Page 162 Rear Gate (Outback) . Power rear gate button on the inside To close the rear gate: edge of the rear gate Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate is opened. The rear gate will close auto- If you press the power rear gate button matically.
Page 163 Rear Gate (Outback) from the completely closed position. However, the rear gate may open ! Reverse function or close depending on the rear ! Deactivation of the memory func- gate height when automatic op- WARNING tion eration is ceased. Be careful that .
Page 164 If desired, the audi- matically. ble signal can be turned off by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for NOTE details.
Page 165 . The Hands-free Power Rear Gate not operate properly, have your function will not operate when the rear vehicle checked by a SUBARU deal- gate has already been opened. . If any of the following are performed before automatically opening the...
Page 166 Rear Gate (Outback) mately 2 seconds or more. In those cases, push the rear gate opener button to open. – Touching the rear emblem . The rear gate may suddenly open ! Hands-free Power Rear Gate off under the following circumstances if switch someone is holding the access key fob near the vehicle.
Page 167: Moonroof (If Equipped)
To tilt up the moonroof: . Before leaving the vehicle, al- SUBARU dealer. Press and hold the moonroof switch. ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety (models To lay down the moonroof: The moonroof has both tilting and sliding without “keyless access with...
Page 168: Sunshade
Moonroof Slide the moonroof switch again to fully switch continuously may cause da- CAUTION open the moonroof. mage to the moonroof. To close the moonroof: Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts When the moonroof switch is slid and held NOTE of your body.
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Page 171: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Oil Pressure Warning Light ........ 183 3-1. Ignition Switch (Models without Engine Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ..... 183 Push-Button Start System) ......168 AT OIL TEMP Warning Light ....... 184 Key Positions ............. 168 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Key Reminder Chime ..........
Page 172 Instruments and Controls Steering Responsive Headlight OFF Indicator Meter Information Screen ........203 Light ..............198 Telltale Screen ........... 204 Steering Responsive Headlight Warning Light ..198 Basic Screens ............ 205 Headlight Indicator Light........198 Digital Speed Screen .......... 208 Front Fog Light Indicator Light (If Equipped)..
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 3-16. Defogger and Deicer........261 Outside Mirrors ..........271 3-18. Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .....274 3-17. Mirrors ............263 3-19. Heated Steering Wheel System Inside Mirror (without Auto-Dimming Function) (If Equipped) ..........275 (If Equipped)............. 263 Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass with HomeLink 3-20.
Page 174 Ignition Switch (Models without Push-Button Start System) . Using electrical accessories for a 3-1. Ignition Switch (Models against your knees or hands while long time with the ignition switch in the you are driving, it could turn the without Push-Button Start “ON”...
Page 175 Ignition Switch (Models without Push-Button Start System) . The engine may not start in the der. following cases: – The key is near or touching another transmitter. & Key Reminder Chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”...
Page 176 Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System) The light gradually turns off under the 3-2. Push-Button Ignition following conditions. Switch (Models with Push- . The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” Button Start System) position. . The doors are locked using the remote &...
Page 177 Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System) – On the floor & Switching Power Status Power Indicator color Operation status – Inside the glove box – Inside the door trim pocket Power is turned Turned off off. – On the rear seat The following –...
Page 178 . If the push-button ignition switch tion does not operate smoothly, stop When the push-button ignition switch is left the operation. Contact a SUBARU in the “ACC” or “ON” position for approxi- dealer immediately. mately 1 hour, the push-button ignition .
Page 179 Meters and Gauges & Tachometer & Odometer 3-4. Meters and Gauges The tachometer shows the engine speed NOTE in thousands of revolutions per minute. Liquid crystal displays are used in CAUTION some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their Do not operate the engine with the indications hard to see if you wear pointer of the tachometer in the red...
Page 180 Meters and Gauges & Double Trip Meter To reset the trip meter, select either the A & Fuel Gauge trip or B trip meter, then press and hold the TRIP RESET switch. CAUTION To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.
Page 181 Illumination Brightness Control “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the We recommend that you drive moderately 3-5. Illumination Brightness fuel gauge will light up and indicate the until the pointer of the temperature gauge Control amount of fuel remaining in the tank. reaches near the middle of the range.
Page 182 SUBARU meter matic dimming function does not work play dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for at all.
Page 183 ON indicator light corresponding system. Driver’s seat : Front passenger’s frontal airbag Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer OFF indicator light for repair. : CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator light – CONTINUED –...
Page 184 . If the driver’s and/or front passen- restored. For details about the warning ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is not fastened cancellation, contact a SUBARU dealer. while driving, the seatbelt warning Front passenger’s seat (dual 7.0-inch dis- system operates as follows according...
Page 185 SUBARU dealer for an inspec- the seatback. tion. . Do not use front seats with their ! Rear passenger’s seats...
Page 186 For details about the warning (20 km/h), if the seatbelts are not the rear seatbelt prior to loading cargo cancellation, contact a SUBARU dealer. fastened for 50 seconds, the seat- or large pets will avoid activating the belt warning lights will blink and a passenger seatbelt warning light and warning chime will sound.
Page 187 For details about the operating condi- . Flashing or flickering of the warn- tions of SRS seat cushion airbag, refer ing light to “SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag System, SRS Seat Cushion Airbag, SRS . No illumination of the warning Dual 7.0-inch display models Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag”...
Page 188 : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in- system is malfunctioning. Contact your dicator You should have your vehicle checked by SUBARU dealer immediately for an in- : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- spection. indicator ately.
Page 189 If the light does not turn off, take your If the light illuminates while driving or does & Engine Low Oil Level vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer not turn off after the engine starts, stop the Warning Indicator immediately.
Page 190 “ON” position, the low tire pressure warn- nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as and it is the driver’s responsibility to ing light will illuminate for approximately 2 possible.
Page 191 If the light your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- CAUTION illuminates steadily after blinking tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as for approximately one minute, soon as possible. . If any of the following conditions promptly contact a SUBARU dealer...
Page 192 When and contact your SUBARU deal- abnormal situation and the warning the battery becomes fully charged, the er. For details, refer to “Electro- light may illuminate.
Page 193 Have the parking brake switch is restricted to . If the electronic parking brake the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU protect the electronic parking brake sys- indicator light flashes, the elec- dealer for repair.
Page 194 CAUTION location as soon as possible and contact parking brake while the ignition switch your SUBARU dealer. is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, the If the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator electronic parking brake indicator light...
Page 195 Warning and Indicator Lights & Low Fuel Warning Light Always make sure this indicator does not in a safe location and then check appear before you start to drive. whether all four tires are the same The low fuel warning light illuminates when diameter and whether any of the the tank is nearly empty approximately 2.6 &...
Page 196 Have your vehicle tem provides its ABS control speeds, such as while frequently turn- checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- through the electrical circuit of the ing the steering wheel during parallel ately.
Page 197 However, the volume setting of the outside ing condition. Have your vehicle checked warning chime can be changed by a at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU – CONTINUED –...
Page 198 . C o n t a c t y o u r SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- sible. . When the operation indicator on...
Page 199 Warning and Indicator Lights Operation indica- Inside warning Outside warning tor on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch Switch the push-button ignition switch to The driver’s door is opened while the push- “OFF”, or close the driver’s door. button ignition switch is “ACC” and the select When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch Ding, ding ...
Page 200 Warning and Indicator Lights Operation indica- Inside warning Outside warning tor on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch Access key warning for engine start: Carry the access key fob, and press the The push-button ignition switch is pressed Ding —...
Page 201 The engine start procedure is performed, but (15 seconds max.) push-button ignition switch. the steering is still locked. System malfunction warning: Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and Ding — Flashes in orange A malfunction is detected in the power have the vehicle inspected.
Page 202 “Alarm System” immobilizer system may be malfunction- – When the ignition switch is in the FP141. “ON” position ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer ! Immobilizer system immediately. . Even if a malfunction occurs, such The security indicator light starts blinking...
Page 203 Warning and Indicator Lights & SI-DRIVE Indicator Light (If & Select Lever/Gear Position & Turn Signal Indicator Equipped) Indicator Lights These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out.
Page 204: Steering Responsive Headlight Off Indicator Light
. The light switch is in the “AUTO” malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected position and the headlights illuminate & Auto Start Stop OFF at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. automatically. Indicator Light & Steering Responsive & Front Fog Light Indica- This light will illuminate when “Auto Start...
Page 205: Auto Start Stop Indicator Light (Green)
FP390. If this indicator remains dition of idling stop are not meet. The light displayed, have your vehicle inspected by will turn off when the vehicle starts driving. your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Non-operational conditions” FP373. & BSD/RCTA OFF Indica-...
Page 206: Icy Road Surface Warning Indicator
This warning light illuminates if the Driver & Icy Road Surface Monitoring System malfunctions. Have Warning Indicator your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU & RAB Warning Indi- dealer as soon as possible. Refer to cator (If Equipped) When the outside temperature is 378F “Driver Monitoring System operation in-...
Page 207: Sonar Audible Alarm Off Indicator (If Equipped)
Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) NOTE 3-7. Combination Meter Dis- play (Color LCD) The Driver Monitoring System stops temporarily in the following circum- stances. WARNING . The temperature of the Driver Mon- itoring System unit is high. Always pay adequate attention to safe driving when operating the &...
Page 208: Basic Operation
Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) Digital speed screen (Refer to “Digital & Basic Operation the warning screen again. To recall the Speed Screen” FP208.) message marked with on the display, Telltale screen (Refer to “Telltale Screen” pull the switch on the steering wheel FP204.) toward you.
Page 209: Warning Screen
Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) . Once the welcome screen appears, it & Warning Screen ! ECO gauge takes a certain period of time to display it again. . If the ignition switch is operated after unlocking the driver’s door, the welcome screen will not appear even when the driver’s door is opened and closed.
Page 210: Telltale Screen
Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) NOTE NOTE ! Compass (if equipped) . The ECO gauge shows only an The driving range on the remaining fuel approximate indication. is only a guide. The indicated value may . After resetting the trip meter, the differ from the actual driving range on average rate of fuel consumption is not the remaining fuel, so you must im-...
Page 211: Basic Screens
Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) in ascending order of severity. Mark Name Page Mark Name Page . If there are 6 or more warning Driver Monitoring Sys- BSD/RCTA OFF indi- messages to display, the indicators will tem temporary stop in- cator (if equipped) dicator light (if be displayed in sequential order.
Page 212 Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) Driving information screen: Auto Start Stop screen: NOTE The driving range on the remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on the remaining fuel, so you must im- mediately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light illuminates.
Page 213 Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) Navigation screen (if equipped): . The time spent with the engine . Once the tire pressure monitoring stopped by means of the Auto Start system detects the low tire pressure, Stop system is also added to the the tire pressure values will display in journey time.
Page 214: Digital Speed Screen
Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) Audio screen: Clock and outside temperature screen: & Digital Speed Screen The audio screen shows the status of This screen displays the clock and outside Speed limit indicator (if equipped) audio information. For details about the temperature.
Page 215: Center Information Display (Cid)
Center Information Display (CID) combination meter display (color LCD) 3-8. Center Information Dis- Page for Page for 11.6-inch dual 7.0- can be changed. For details, refer to Items play (CID) display inch display “Car settings” FP220 (11.6-inch dis- models models play models) or “Setting of the upper Interruption display”...
Page 216: Good-Bye Screen
Center Information Display (CID) welcome screen has once appeared, it & Touch Screen Operations ! Drag may not appear again even when the The center information display has a touch driver’s door is opened and closed. screen. Operations are performed by This does not indicate a malfunction.
Page 217: Inch Display Models (If Equipped)
Center Information Display (CID) Main screen (Refer to “Main screen” your finger. ! Touch screen FP216.) Driver profiles icon (Refer to “Driver NOTE profiles icon” FP216.) Swipe operations may not be per- Climate control screen (Refer to “Climate formed smoothly in high altitudes. control screen”...
Page 218 Center Information Display (CID) . The temperature unit cannot be For details about how to use the audio set, Favorite screen: changed. refer to the separate navigation/audio . The clock can be displayed in either Owner’s Manual. 12-hour display or 24-hour display. For Navigation screen (models with naviga- details, refer to “Clock”...
Page 219 Center Information Display (CID) W e at h e r i n f o r m a t i o n s c r e e n ( i f X-MODE screen (Outback): Item Details equipped): Direction of the vehicle* Weather information for the next three hours* Weather information for the...
Page 220 . Radio Touch to display the items that are . Media changeable while driving. . Phone . Map . Apps . My Subaru . SUBARU STARLINK . Add to Shortcuts ! Auto Start Stop ON/OFF icon Auto Start Stop indicator (green)
Page 221 Center Information Display (CID) Item Page reference for Page reference for Available settings the vehicle system the setting procedure 1st menu 2nd menu operation Vehicle Dynamics ON/OFF Control Models with 1 mode: ON/OFF X-MODE* Models with 2 modes: Normal, Deep Snow/Mud, Snow/ Dirt Auto Vehicle Hold ON/OFF...
Page 222 Center Information Display (CID) side) – “Settings” ? “Car” ! Driver profiles icon Seat heater/seat ventilation indicator* – “Car Info” Touch (driver profiles icon) to confirm (right-hand side) the driver’s information. For details, refer 10) Fan speed indicator ! General settings to the separate navigation/audio Owner’s 11) Seat heater/seat ventilation indicator* (left-hand side)
Page 223 Center Information Display (CID) The setting adjustments to the following items can be manually changed to meet your personal requirements. Item Page reference for Page reference for Available settings the vehicle system the setting proce- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu operation dure Time Setting*...
Page 224 Center Information Display (CID) Item Page reference for Page reference for Available settings the vehicle system the setting proce- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu operation dure Maintenance ON/OFF Reminder Screen Birthday ON/OFF Anniversary ON/OFF Gauge Initial Movement ON/OFF Eco Gauge/OUT TEMP/Clock/ Meter Information Screen Meter Screen Compass*...
Page 225 *5: If equipped *6: For details about the audio and navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio and navigation system. *7: For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security. NOTE Touch to display the explanation of the items.
Page 226 Center Information Display (CID) ! Car settings Perform the EyeSight system setting and vehicle setting. 1. Touch (HOME). 2. ? (Settings) 3. ? “Car” 4. Select the preferred menu.
Page 227 Center Information Display (CID) The setting adjustments to the following items can be manually changed to meet your personal requirements. Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion Pre-Collision Braking...
Page 228 Center Information Display (CID) Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF Repeat Facial Scan Perform the user recognition. User Recognition ON/OFF Automatically Retract Seat on ON/OFF...
Page 229 Center Information Display (CID) Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion Defogger — 15 minutes/Continuous 10 seconds/20 seconds/30 Interior Light — seconds/OFF Light Sensitivity Min/Low/Mid/Max Auto Light Sensor Wiper Link...
Page 230 Center Information Display (CID) Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion Auto Start Stop — ON/OFF BSD/RCTA* — ON/OFF Models with 1 mode: ON/OFF X-MODE* —...
Page 231 Center Information Display (CID) ! How to select items on the screen ! How to set items on the screen ! Selecting ! ON/OFF setting ! Brightness/Contrast Set and adjust the brightness and contrast of the center information display. NOTE “Brightness”...
Page 232 Center Information Display (CID) Touch “Default” to revert to the factory ! Birthday List setting. If a birthday or anniversary is approaching, a message will be shown when the ignition ! Favorite Widgets switch is turned to the “ON” position. This function can be set to on or off by “Reminder Screen”.
Page 233 Center Information Display (CID) Refer to “Power Seat” FP32 or “Out- NOTE side Mirrors” FP271. A maximum of 5 birthdays can be . If the ignition switch is turned to the stored. “OFF” position before user registration is complete, the information of the ! Anniversary List adjusted seat position, outside mirror The procedure for setting an anniversary is...
Page 234 Center Information Display (CID) NOTE . If user registration cannot be per- formed, turn your face forward as shown in the illustration, then turn to the display. . There are some cases where user registration cannot be registered prop- erly. In those cases, refer to “Driver Monitoring System”...
Page 235 Center Information Display (CID) Update Seat and Mirror Position: is complete, the information of the adjusted seat position, outside mirror 1. Touch (HOME). angles, and reverse tilt-down outside 2. ? (Settings) mirror angle will not be saved. 3. ? “Car” Delete Driver Position: 4.
Page 236 Center Information Display (CID) Delete User: Delete All Users: 1. Touch (HOME). 1. Touch (HOME). 2. ? (Settings) 2. ? (Settings) 3. ? “Car” 3. ? “Car” 4. ? “Driver Monitoring System” 4. ? “Driver Monitoring System” 5. ? “Delete User” 5.
Page 237 Center Information Display (CID) only due to the angle of the road ! Car information screen ! Driving Statistics screen surface, but also due to the vehicle tilt 1. Touch (HOME) to display the top caused by the occupants, cargo, and menu.
Page 238: Dual 7.0-Inch Display Models (If Equipped)
Center Information Display (CID) Touch “Advanced Package” from the 2nd 2. ? (Engine Oil) & Dual 7.0-Inch Display Models menu in the car info screen. (If Equipped) 3. Select “Notification Date” or “Notifica- The advanced safety functions information tion Distance” of the reminder. NOTE can be shown on the screen.
Page 239 . Phone not be indicated correctly or the update . Apps may be delayed in the following condi- tions. . SUBARU STARLINK – While parking or driving at low . Add to Shortcuts speeds – When the outside temperature ! Lower display...
Page 240 Center Information Display (CID) ! Setting of the upper display ! Climate control screen In this Owner’s Manual, the settings of the “General” menu will be explained. For details about other items, refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner’s Man- ual. ! General settings The “General”...
Page 241 Center Information Display (CID) The setting adjustments to the following items can be manually changed to meet your personal requirements. Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion Time setting...
Page 242 — ON/OFF Goodbye Screen — ON/OFF Birthday List — Set a birthday. General Anniversary List — Set an anniversary day. SUBARU STARLINK Apps Re- — OK/Cancel covery SUBARU STARLINK Auto — ON/OFF Connect — Factory Data Reset — Reset/Cancel System Information —...
Page 243 Center Information Display (CID) ! Setting of the lower display Touch (Car Settings). Refer to “Vehicle setting icons” FP239. This screen displays the driving status of the vehicle and the operation status of the functions. Refer to “Driving Statistics” FP243. Set the timing of the maintenance.
Page 244 Center Information Display (CID) Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion X-MODE* — — ON/OFF Vehicle Dynamics Control — ON/OFF Vehicle Con- Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) —...
Page 245 Center Information Display (CID) ! Auto Start Stop ON/OFF icon ! Vehicle setting icons Auto Start Stop indicator (green) 1. Press (HOME). 2. Touch (Car Settings). Touching “ ” deactivates the Auto Start Stop system and turns off the Auto Start Stop indicator (green) on the screen.
Page 246 Center Information Display (CID) The setting adjustments to the following items can be manually changed to meet your personal requirements. Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion Pre-Collision Braking...
Page 247 Center Information Display (CID) Item Page reference Page reference for the vehicle Available settings for the setting system opera- 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu procedure tion Light Sensitivity Min/Low/Mid/Max Auto Light Sensor Wiper Link ON/OFF 30 seconds/60 seconds/90 Approaching Time Set seconds/OFF Welcome Lighting 30 seconds/60 seconds/90...
Page 248 Center Information Display (CID) ! How to select items on the screen ! How to set items on the screen ! Selecting ! ON/OFF setting ! Brightness/Contrast Set and adjust the brightness and contrast of the center information display. NOTE “Brightness”...
Page 249 Center Information Display (CID) Touch “Default” to revert to the factory NOTE setting. A maximum of 5 birthdays can be stored. ! Birthday List If a birthday or anniversary is approaching, ! Anniversary List a message will be displayed when the The procedure for setting an anniversary is ignition switch is turned to the “ON”...
Page 250 Center Information Display (CID) Tires setting: NOTE ! Maintenance The setting procedure is the same as . The vehicle posture indication may “Engine Oil” setting, but touch the “Tires” differ from the actual vehicle posture. item in step 2. . For Outback, when X-MODE has Maintenance Schedule setting: been turned on, the screen of the center information display will be changed to...
Page 251: Clock
Clock 3-9. Clock ! 11.6-inch display models 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” For models with a genuine SUBARU position. navigation and/or audio system, the clock can be adjusted using either auto mode or manual mode. & Setting the Clock Manually ! Dual 7.0-inch display models...
Page 252: Setting The Clock Automatically
Clock & Setting the Clock Automati- cally ! Dual 7.0-inch display models 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 7. ? “Manual” 7. ? “Sync With Phone” 8. ? The clock will be set and adjusted auto- 9. ? “OK” matically when a smartphone is connected via Bluetooth ®...
Page 253 Clock smartphone may need to be changed. Models with SUBARU STARLINK Safety TINGS” in the supplemental Owner’s (ex: For iOS or other models, notifica- and Security without navigation system: Manual for the audio/navigation system. tion settings may need to be activated.) The clock will be adjusted automatically.
Page 254: Light Control Switch
Light Control Switch Regardless of the position of the light & Headlights 3-10. Light Control Switch control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the key is removed from CAUTION the ignition switch. NOTE . Use of any lights for a long period of time while the engine is not The light control switch can be oper- running can cause the battery to...
Page 255 Light Control Switch “ ” position: Auto on/off headlights can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. ! When exiting Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. When the ignition switch is in the “ON” While the welcome lighting function is position, the instrument panel illumination,...
Page 256: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
Light Control Switch combination meter is also on. SUBARU dealer for details. Also, you can CAUTION change the setting by operating the center NOTE If any object is placed on or near the information display. For details, refer to “Car...
Page 257: High Beam Assist Function
(or vice versa). (non-operation) at SUBARU dealers. If the high beam assist function is When all of the following conditions are For more details, contact a SUBARU malfunctioning or is temporarily met, the headlight will change to high dealer.
Page 258 Light Control Switch vehicle for a while to restore the system. NOTE NOTE . The sensitivity of the high beam . After manually changing the head- NOTE assist function cannot be lowered in light mode to the high beam, if you turn Even when the operation conditions of the following conditions.
Page 259 Light Control Switch may continue although there are no – When the headlights of your vehicle . The timing of the change of headlight oncoming vehicles and vehicles ahead. are damaged or dirty. mode may differ due to the following factors.
Page 260: Daytime Running Light System
Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) & Daytime Running Light Sys- 3-11. Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) WARNING When the daytime running lights are illuminated, the tail lights do not illuminate. When it becomes dark outside, turn the light switch to the “ ”...
Page 261: Headlight Beam Leveler
This indicates that SRH has been deactivated. may occur after transporting your Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec- vehicle on a flat-bed truck, or if the vehicle is parked and restarted on tion.
Page 262: Front Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)
Front Fog Light Switch 3-13. Front Fog Light Switch 3-14. Turn Signal Lever (If Equipped) Indicator light The indicator light located on the combina- Right turn tion meter will illuminate when the front fog Lane change right signal lights are on. Headlight switch Lane change left signal Fog light switch...
Page 263: One-Touch Lane Changer
If the blade can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Otherwise the washer fluid can rubbers are frozen to the window Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for...
Page 264: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
Wiper and Washer over the windshield or rear window. & Windshield Wiper and Refer to “Windshield Washer Fluid” FP510. . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- Washer Switches rial on the windshield or the blade Also, when driving the vehicle The wiper operates only when the ignition rubbers results in jerky wiper operation when there are freezing tempera-...
Page 265 Wiper and Washer For a single wipe of the wipers, push the NOTE ! Windshield washer lever up. The wipers operate until you The windshield washer fluid warning release the lever. light appears when the washer fluid ! Wiper intermittent time control level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit.
Page 266: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Outback)
: Continuous . U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational : Intermittent . Other models: Operational : Off This setting can be changed by a SUBARU : Washer (accompanied by wiper op- dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for eration) details. ! Rear wiper...
Page 267: Defogger And Deicer
Defogger and Deicer lower limit. If the warning light appears, vated only when the ignition switch is in the 3-16. Defogger and Deicer refill the tank with fluid. For the tank “ON” position. refilling method, refer to “Windshield Washer Fluid” FP510. Rear window and outside mirror (if equipped) defogger button (dual 7.0-inch display models)
Page 268 Defogger and Deicer To activate the defogger and deicer sys- defogger system maintain continu- CAUTION tem, press the rear window and outside ous operation in this condition. mirror defogger button. The rear window – If the vehicle battery voltage . To prevent the battery from being defogger, outside mirror defogger and drops below the permissible level, discharged, do not operate the...
Page 269: Mirrors
Mirrors & Auto-Dimming Mirror/Com- cycle. 3-17. Mirrors pass with HomeLink ® ! To Operate the Compass Feature (if Equipped) equipped) Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you 1. To turn the compass feature on/off, start driving.
Page 270 Mirrors the “ ” switch for more than 9 seconds or door opener, it is advised to park until a “C” appears in the display. Once a outside of the garage. “C” appears in the display, slowly drive the . Do not use HomeLink with any ®...
Page 271 Mirrors be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink but- ® tons” FP267. ! Programming a New HomeLink ® button Garage door opener remote 3. While the HomeLink indicator light is ® flashing orange, press and hold the hand- 2.
Page 272 Mirrors Indicator Light “Learn” button 7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release the 4. Press the HomeLink button that you 5. At the garage door opener motor, ® HomeLink button up to three times. At ®...
Page 273 Mirrors the device during the “cycling” process ! Gate Operator/Canadian Pro- to prevent possible overheating. gramming Proceed with “Programming a New Canadian radio-frequency laws require HomeLink button” step 4 to complete. transmitter remote signals to “time-out” ® (or quit) after several seconds of transmis- ! Using HomeLink ®...
Page 274 Mirrors Range may be reduced by obstacles such online at www.HomeLink.com and ! R e p r o g r a m m i n g a S i n g l e as houses or trees. You may have to slow www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.
Page 275 Mirrors . U.S.-spec. models CAUTION FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Garage Door Opener CLOSING (Blinking Orange) Garage Door Opener CLOSED (Solid Green) Garage Door Opener OPENING (Blink- ing Orange)
Page 276 Mirrors . Canada-spec. models WARNING . W h e n p r o g r a m m i n g t h e HomeLink Wireless Control Sys- ® tem, you may be operating a garage door opener or other device.
Page 277: Outside Mirrors
Mirrors . Mexico-spec. models & Outside Mirrors ! Remote control mirror switch ! Convex mirror (passenger side) WARNING Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when chan- ging lanes.
Page 278 . The outside mirror can be adjusted The outside mirror surface will return to its changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact for approximately 45 seconds after the original position when the following condi- your SUBARU dealer for details.
Page 279 “operational” at SUBARU dealers. For mirrors, press the switch again. heard. When this happens, operate the more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. power folding mirror switch again. NOTE . If the hold last position function .
Page 280: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
FP220. Also, the setting can be chan- (folded or unfolded) manually for ap- sonal injury. ged by your SUBARU dealer. proximately 45 seconds after the fol- . If the lever cannot be raised to the We recommend that you contact your lowing conditions are met.
Page 281: Heated Steering Wheel System (If Equipped)
Heated Steering Wheel System 3-19. Heated Steering Wheel CAUTION System (If Equipped) . Use the Heated Steering Wheel system with the engine running. The Heated Steering Wheel system Otherwise, the battery voltage warms the steering wheel at a constant may drop below the permissible temperature.
Page 282: Horn
Horn . The Heated Steering Wheel system 3-20. Horn will automatically turn off approxi- mately 30 minutes after the system has been turned on. To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
Page 283: Climate Control
Climate Control Front Seat Ventilation......... 290 4-1. Ventilator Control..........278 4-6. Defrosting ............291 Center Ventilators ..........278 4-7. Operating Tips for Heater and Air Side Ventilators ..........278 Conditioner ............292 Rear Ventilators (If Equipped) ......278 Cleaning Ventilator Grille........292 4-2.
Page 284 Ventilator Control & Side Ventilators & Rear Ventilators (If Equipped) 4-1. Ventilator Control & Center Ventilators Open Open Close Close Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. Move the tabs to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille To open the ventilator, turn the rear grille To close the ventilator, move the tab all the...
Page 285 Climate Control Panel 4-2. Climate Control Panel & Dual 7.0-Inch Display Models Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting” FP291.) Rear window and outside mirror defogger button (if equipped) (Refer to “Defogger and Deicer” FP261.) Climate control screen (lower display) Temperature control button (Refer to “Temperature Control”...
Page 286 Climate Control Panel ! Climate control screen : Touch the climate control mode indicator Climate control mode indicator Climate control ON/OFF button Fan speed indicator Customizable icon* Airflow mode selection screen Climate control mode select button Fan speed control screen *: The customizable icon can be changed to the favorite icon.
Page 287 Climate Control Panel ! Temperature control screen : Touch the set temperature indicator Set temperature indicator Climate control ON/OFF button Fan speed indicator Customizable icon* Temperature control screen Temperature control bar *: The customizable icon can be changed to the favorite icon. Refer to “General settings” FP234.
Page 288 Climate Control Panel & 11.6-Inch Display Models Climate control screen Rear window and outside mirror defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and Deicer” FP261.) Passenger’s side temperature control button (Refer to “Temperature Control” FP288.) Driver’s side temperature control button (Refer to “Temperature Control” FP288.) Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”...
Page 289 Climate Control Panel ! Climate control screen : Touch the climate control mode indicator Climate control ON/OFF button Climate control mode indicator Customizable icon* Fan speed indicator Airflow mode selection screen Climate control mode select button Fan speed control screen *1: The customizable icon can be changed to the favorite icon.
Page 290 Climate Control Panel ! Temperature control screen : Touch the temperature control screen Climate control ON/OFF button Climate control mode indicator Customizable icon* Fan speed indicator Temperature control bar Temperature control screen Seat heater/ventilation control screen* SYNC mode indicator Set temperature indicator (right-hand side) 10) Front passenger’s seat heater/ventilation indicator*...
Page 291 Automatic Climate Control Operation 3. Set the preferred temperature. Refer to 4-3. Automatic Climate Con- “Temperature Control” FP288. trol Operation NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is running. . Even when cooling is not necessary, the air conditioner compressor will automatically turn on if the temperature is set much lower than the current...
Page 292 Automatic Climate Control Operation To turn off the climate control system, & Sensors and become damaged, the system may touch the climate control ON/OFF button. not be able to control the interior tempera- ture correctly. To avoid damaging the At this time, the air inlet selection mode will sensors, observe the following precau- differ depending on the auto mode and tions:...
Page 293 Manual Climate Control foot outlets 4-4. Manual Climate Control & Airflow Mode Selection Select the preferred airflow mode by the following operation. Via the climate control screen: 1. Touch the climate control mode indi- cator. 2. Touch the preferred airflow mode. Airflow modes are as follows.
Page 294 Manual Climate Control & Temperature Control again. ! SYNC mode (11.6-inch display Perform the following operation to regulate models) the temperature of airflow from the air outlets. When the SYNC mode is turned on, both Temperature control buttons: the driver’s and passenger’s side tem- peratures are synchronized using the Press the temperature control button to the driver’s side temperature control button...
Page 295 Manual Climate Control Via the fan speed control screen: temperature decreases to approxi- Outside air circulation mode: Outside mately 328F (08C), the air conditioner air is drawn into the passenger compart- 1. Touch the climate control mode indi- and dehumidification system may not ment.
Page 296 Front Seat Heater and Ventilation & Front Seat Ventilation 4-5. Front Seat Heater and Ventilation (If Equipped) The front seat ventilation operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. & Front Seat Heater HIGH: The seat heater operates when the ignition 3 indicator lights are illuminated.
Page 297 Defrosting HIGH: selection is automatically set to the 4-6. Defrosting outside air circulation mode. 3 indicator lights are illuminated. . After defrosting the windshield by MID: pressing the defroster button “ ”, 2 indicator lights are illuminated. pressing the button again returns the LOW: system to the setting that had been 1 indicator light is illuminated.
Page 298 Have the air con- because cooling performance is impaired ditioning system checked by your by any accumulation of insects and leaves SUBARU dealer. on the condenser.
Page 299 Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. CAUTION Air conditioner label (2) Remove the damper shaft from the...
Page 300 Air Filtration System doing this, be careful not to damage the hinge. (3) Push both sides of the glove box 3. Replace the cabin air filter with a new inward to unlock the stoppers and then one and then reinstall the cover. pull down the glove box as far as it will 2.
Page 301 Air Filtration System 4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft. 5. Close the glove box.
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Page 303: Audio
Audio Roof Antenna............. 298 5-1. Antenna ............298 5-2. Audio Set ............298 Printed Antenna..........298...
Page 304 & Printed Antenna If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine & Roof Antenna SUBARU navigation system or audio CAUTION system, refer to the separate navigation/ audio Owner’s Manual for details. Do not use sharp instruments or...
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Page 307: Interior Equipment
Interior Equipment 6-8. Ashtray (Dealer Option) ........311 6-1. Interior Light ........... 302 6-9. Assist Grip ............312 Dome Light............302 6-10. Coat Hook ............312 Map Lights ............302 Cargo Area Light (Outback) ........ 303 6-11. Shopping Bag Hook ........313 OFF Delay Timer..........303 Legacy...............
Page 308: Interior Light
Interior Light DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto- 6-1. Interior Light CAUTION matically when any of the doors (for Outback, including the rear gate) is Do not keep watching the light CAUTION opened. Several seconds after all of the source because they use LEDs. doors (including the rear gate) are closed, Doing so could damage your eyes.
Page 309: Cargo Area Light (Outback)
The setting for the period of time in which the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer DOOR for details. Also, the setting can be...
Page 310: Vanity Mirror With Light
Storage Compartment window, you can slide the sun visor toward & Vanity Mirror with Light 6-3. Storage Compartment the rear to prevent glare through the gap between the sun visor and center pillar. To CAUTION CAUTION slide the sun visor, pull it toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 311: Glove Box
Storage Compartment & Glove Box & Center Console & Overhead Console The center console box provides a storage space. Lock To open the console, push on the lid lightly Unlock and it will automatically open. Upper lid opening lever To open the glove box, pull the handle. To WARNING Upper and lower lid opening lever (dotted close it, push the lid firmly upward.
Page 312: Cup Holder
Cup Holder 6-4. Cup Holder . When your vehicle is parked in the sun or on a warm day, the inside of the overhead console CAUTION heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat vulnerable or flam- mable articles such as a lighter Take care to avoid spills.
Page 313: Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
Bottle Holders & Rear Passenger’s Cup Holder trim can be used to hold beverage bottles 6-5. Bottle Holders and other items. CAUTION . Do not pick up a bottle from the bottle holder or put a bottle in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident.
Page 314: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets 6-6. Accessory Power Out- CAUTION lets . Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlet. . Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet.
Page 315 Accessory Power Outlets when the lid is closed, because there tight for the accessory power are gaps that allow the cords to come outlet, this can result in a poor out. Pass the cord of the electrical contact or cause the plug to get appliance through this gap.
Page 316: Usb Power Supply
USB Power Supply cable is used. In this case, be sure to 6-7. USB Power Supply . If a device is connected for a long connect the device using the special time when the engine is not cable. running, doing so may cause the CAUTION .
Page 317: Ashtray (Dealer Option)
Ashtray (Dealer Option) 6-8. Ashtray (Dealer Option) CAUTION . Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire. . Always extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them into the ashtray, and then close the ashtray securely.
Page 318: Assist Grip
Assist Grip 6-9. Assist Grip 6-10. Coat Hook CAUTION Do not attach heavy objects to the assist grip. Doing so could break it and damage the object. Assist grip WARNING The assist grip is to be held to support the body of the passengers when they are in Obey the following instructions.
Page 319: Shopping Bag Hook
Shopping Bag Hook & Outback . Serious injuries by the items 6-11. Shopping Bag Hook thrown through the cabin & Legacy CAUTION . Incorrect SRS curtain airbag de- ployment Do not hang items on the shopping CAUTION bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or more.
Page 320: Floor Mat
Observe the following downward. precautions to prevent the floor mat from slipping forward. . Be sure to use a genuine SUBARU floor mat designed with grommets in the correct loca- Cargo area cover tions. Cover housing Front cover .
Page 321: To Install The Cover Housing
Lifting Cargo Cover (Outback – If Equipped) & To Install the Cover Housing that the cover is not damaged & Using the Cover WARNING Do not place anything on the ex- tended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and the object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
Page 322 Lifting Cargo Cover (Outback – If Equipped) center and pull it toward you, then slightly ! To extend the cover lower it to free the stoppers in the catches. 2. Pull out the cover by the handle in the center to extend it. Then insert the Stopper Stopper stoppers into the catches as shown.
Page 323: To Remove The Cover Housing
Lifting Cargo Cover (Outback – If Equipped) catches. & To Remove the Cover Hous- 1. Slowly rewind the cover completely. Then tilt the cover up by the handle to hook the stoppers. 2. Push the front cover rod on the right side against the cargo area trim to shorten the front cover rod.
Page 324: To Stow The Cover
Lifting Cargo Cover (Outback – If Equipped) & To Stow the Cover The cover can be stowed in the under-floor storage. 4. Hold down the button on the right-hand 2. Use the hook provided on the back to cargo area trim and lift up the right-hand hang the cargo floor lid open.
Page 325: To Take Out The Stowed Cover
Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (Outback) & To Take Out the Stowed Cover 6-14. Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (Outback) CAUTION The convenient tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 110 lbs (50 kg) per hook.
Page 326: Adjustable Storage Net (Outback)
Adjustable Storage Net (Outback) When using the tie-down hooks, turn them 6-15. Adjustable Storage Net 6-16. Under-Floor Storage down out of the storing recesses. When (Outback) Compartment not in use, put the hooks up into the storing recesses. The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small items.
Page 327 Under-Floor Storage Compartment NOTE The lid cannot be hooked while the Lifting Cargo Cover is being used. Rewind the cover completely to open the lid. Legacy Outback For Outback, hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.
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Page 329: Starting And Operating
Starting and Operating Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running via 7-1. Fuel ..............326 Remote Start (Models with “Keyless Access Fuel Requirements..........326 with Push-Button Start System”) ...... 344 Fuel Filler Lid and Cap........328 Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine 7-2.
Page 330 Starting and Operating 7-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) 7-20. BSD/RCTA (If Equipped) .......384 System ............357 System Features ..........384 EBD System Malfunctions........357 System Operation ..........386 7-13. Vehicle Dynamics Control System ....358 BSD/RCTA Approach Indicator Light/Warning Buzzer .............
Page 331 Starting and Operating Registering and Deleting Driver Position Certification for Driver Monitoring System Personalization ..........414 (U.S.-Spec. Models) .......... 415 Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF Settings ..414...
Page 332 . Some gas stations, particularly your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. happens, return to your authorized those in high altitude areas, offer SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is ! RON fuels posted as regular octane determined that the condition is caused...
Page 333 . Fuel system damage or driveability which are designed to reduce vehicle now producing reformulated gasolines, problems which result from the use of emissions. SUBARU approves the use of which are designed to reduce vehicle improper fuel are not covered under the reformulated gasoline.
Page 334 To avoid acquiring a new improper fuel are not covered under the static electric charge, do not get SUBARU Limited Warranty. back into the vehicle while refueling ! Refueling is in progress.
Page 335 Fuel . When opening the cap, grasp it pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not firmly and turn it slowly to the left. fully inserted, its automatic stop- Do not remove the cap quickly. ping mechanism may not func- Fuel may be under pressure and tion, causing fuel to overflow the spray out of the fuel filler neck,...
Page 336 Engine misfires Paint damage caused by spilled fuel as a result of an empty tank could CAUTION is not covered under the SUBARU cause damage to the engine. . Never add any cleaning agents to Limited Warranty. Continuing to operate your vehi- the fuel tank.
Page 337 Fuel ! If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened (Outback) If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to a malfunction or a dead battery, it can be opened from the cargo area. Clip Clip 2. Remove the yellow clip from the trim. 2.
Page 338 . Owners of rejected or failing vehicles bia have implemented emission inspection service station in advance not to should contact their SUBARU Dealer for of the OBDII system. place your SUBARU AWD vehicle service.
Page 339 Preparing to Drive inspector not to place your SUBARU AWD 7-3. Preparing to Drive CAUTION vehicle on a two-wheel dynamometer. Otherwise, serious transmission da- Trapping small animals in the cool- You should perform the following checks mage will result. ing fan and belts of the engine may and adjustments every day before you result in a malfunction.
Page 340 Starting and Stopping the Engine (Models without Push-Button Ignition Switch) . The engine starts more easily when 7-4. Starting and Stopping CAUTION the headlights, air conditioner and rear the Engine (Models without window defogger are turned off. . If the engine is stopped during Push-Button Ignition Switch) driving, the catalyst may over- &...
Page 341 (4) If the engine still does not start, 1. Stop the vehicle completely. warning and indicator lights. Refer to contact your nearest SUBARU dealer 2. Move the select lever to the “P” “Warning and Indicator Lights” FP177. for assistance.
Page 342 & Safety Precautions malfunction with the vehicle. When the engine is restarted, the steering Refer to “Safety Precautions” FP116. Contact a SUBARU dealer imme- lock will be automatically released. diately. & Operating Range for Push- ! When the steering lock cannot be .
Page 343 Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System) decrease as the engine warms up. 4. Depress the brake pedal until the NOTE . Do not shift the select lever while the operation indicator on the push-button . When pressing the push-button igni- starter is cranking.
Page 344 , a n d c o n t a c t a steering lock function. 3. Press the push-button ignition switch. SUBARU dealer immediately. When the engine is restarted, the steering The engine will stop, and the power will be lock will be automatically released.
Page 345 . Do not remote start a vehicle in an engine start system. lock function. Immediately contact your enclosed environment (e.g. nearest SUBARU dealer. closed garage). Prolonged opera- & Remote Engine Starter tion of a motor vehicle in an Transceiver (Fob)
Page 346 Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) . The side marker lights, tail lights, and ! Starting the engine ! Remote start safety features parking lights flash once. NOTE For safety and security reasons, the remote engine start system will prevent All vehicle doors (including rear gate) While the engine is idling via the remote starting (or stop the engine if running) and...
Page 347 Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) NOTE . If the alarm system is armed at the time of remote engine starter activation (the security indicator light on the combination meter is flashing), the alarm system will remain armed throughout the remote start run cycle. .
Page 348 Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) Fob Indication Precondition Meaning Flash Beep Continuous while button is Fob start button is being pressed — The fob is transmitting an RF signal held down 1 flash 1 beep Engine start request received 2 flashes 2 beeps Engine started successfully...
Page 349 Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) & Alternate Operation Method . The engine hood is closed. & Entering the Vehicle While It for Models with “Keyless Ac- Is Running via Remote Start . The push-button ignition switch is in the “OFF”...
Page 350 Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) & Entering the Vehicle While It and beep 3 times to indicate that the ing to the following procedure. remote start system has been shut down. Is Running via Remote Start 1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s door must remain open throughout the (Models with “Keyless Ac- &...
Page 351 Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) or after 2 minutes. . There is a danger of explosion if an incorrect replacement battery & System Maintenance is used. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of bat- NOTE tery. For remote engine starter transceiver: .
Page 352 Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) & Certification for Remote En- ! Canada-spec. models gine Starter ! U.S.-spec. models CAUTION FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 353 Continuously Variable Transmission The gearshift timing will automatically 7-7. Continuously Variable transmission fluid to overheat. shift to the normal timing after the Transmission . Never move the vehicle rearward engine has warmed up. by inertia with the select lever set .
Page 354 Continuously Variable Transmission . The continuously variable transmis- ! P (Park) sion is a chain type system that pro- This position is for parking the vehicle and vides superior transmission efficiency starting the engine. In this position, the for maximum fuel economy. At times, transmission is mechanically locked to depending on varying driving condi- prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
Page 355 Continuously Variable Transmission neutral, meaning that the wheels and In this case, the transmission will operate & Shift Lock Function transmission are not locked. Therefore, like a conventional automatic transmis- The shift lock function helps prevent the the vehicle will roll freely, even on the sion.
Page 356 Continuously Variable Transmission Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec- ! Shift lock release tion as soon as possible. If the select lever cannot be operated, turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” ! Shift lock release using the shift...
Page 357 If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning. Con- tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible. & Selection of Manual Mode Upshift indicator...
Page 358 Continuously Variable Transmission warning light turns off. . Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary CAUTION position on an uphill grade by using the “D” For models with SI-DRIVE, by selecting position. Use the brake instead. Do not place or hang anything on the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, upshifting will shift paddles.
Page 359 Power delivery is moderate during merging or overtaking other vehicles on acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency. the freeway with confidence. SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive) This is ideal for around-town driving and works to maximize engine performance, & SI-DRIVE Switches situations that do not require full power control and efficiency.
Page 360 . While the engine is running, if the 7-9. Power Steering wheel is operated. Drive carefully to CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc- the nearest SUBARU dealer and tion indicator light illuminates, the have the vehicle inspected immedi- SI-DRIVE mode changes to the Sport ately.
Page 361 Braking assist limitation to occur too frequently, a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep 7-10. Braking this may result in a malfunction of the driving straight ahead while gradually power steering control system. & Braking Tips reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.
Page 362 . When you feel the ABS operating, strongly or suddenly, the following mediately have your vehicle inspected by you should maintain constant phenomena occur. However, even the nearest SUBARU dealer. brake pedal pressure. Do not though these occur, they do not indi-...
Page 363: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System
EBD system. Park abnormal condition. the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an SUBARU dealer. & ABS Warning Light Refer to “ABS Warning Light” FP185. – CONTINUED –...
Page 364: Vehicle Dynamics Control System
If be reduced considerably. the light remains on, have the Always use the utmost care in driv- brakes inspected by a SUBARU ing – overconfidence because you . Whenever suspension compo- dealer immediately. are driving with a Vehicle Dynamics...
Page 365: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
Vehicle Dynamics Control System flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control . Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics spare tire. However, even with operation indicator light. Control system will cause operation of the specified temporary spare the steering wheel to feel slightly tire, the effectiveness of the NOTE different compared to that for normal...
Page 366: X-Mode (Outback)
X-MODE (Outback) deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control 7-14. X-MODE (Outback) lutely necessary. If you must turn off system temporarily may help to escape the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- from the following situations. Turn the tem, drive very carefully based on WARNING Vehicle Dynamics Control system off when the road surface condition.
Page 367: To Activate/Deactivate The X-Mode
SUBARU dealer. trol function is disabled. . Observe the following precau-...
Page 368: Hill Descent Control Function
X-MODE (Outback) . While the engine is running, if any of . D.SNOW/MUD is suitable for driving the following conditions is met, the on a road covered with deep snow X-MODE will be deactivated. In this where the points of contact between the tires and road surface are not case, it is not possible to activate the X-MODE.
Page 369: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (U.s.-Spec. Models)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models) NOTE 7-15. Tire Pressure Monitor- ! Hill descent control indicator ing System (TPMS) (U.S.- . Even while the hill descent control function is operating, you can vary the Spec. Models) vehicle speed using the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Page 370 If the lant is used, contact your nearest never brake suddenly. Instead, tire pressures are now above the SUBARU dealer or other qualified perform the following procedure. severe low pressure threshold, service shop as soon as possi-...
Page 371: Tpms Screen
Parking Your Vehicle & TPMS Screen 7-16. Parking Your Vehicle CAUTION Do not place metal film or any metal WARNING parts under the driver’s seat. This may cause poor reception of the . Never leave unattended children signals from the tire pressure sen- or pets in the vehicle.
Page 372: Electronic Parking Brake
& Electronic Parking Brake the vehicle from moving and shift lock. Refer to “Shift Lock Function” FP349. contact your SUBARU dealer. . If the electronic parking brake is – Use tire stops under the tires operated under the following to prevent the vehicle from conditions, the electronic park- moving.
Page 373 SUBARU sound is different from the apply and . The indicator light on the parking brake dealer and have your SUBARU dealer release sound. switch release the parking brake. This can occur: .
Page 374 Parking Your Vehicle . If you operate the electronic parking indicator light and the indicator light on – When you are going to park brake switch while the Auto Start Stop the parking brake switch turn off. your vehicle. system is activated, the Auto Start Stop –...
Page 375 Parking Your Vehicle and off, operate the center information flash. In such a case, depress and display. Refer to “Car settings” FP220 hold the brake pedal while stop- (11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle ping. Otherwise, the vehicle may setting icons” FP239 (dual 7.0-inch dis- move.
Page 376 Then make sure that the . While using the emergency brake, a may have a malfunction. Contact your electronic parking brake indicator light is sound may be heard from the engine SUBARU dealer for an inspection. off.
Page 377: Parking Tips
Immediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and con- tact your SUBARU dealer. When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel as described here. When If a malfunction occurs in the electronic...
Page 378: Auto Start Stop System
SUBARU battery (or equivalent) de- However, when the Auto Vehicle Hold ON when the vehicle is stationary for a short signed specifically for use in a vehicle...
Page 379 Auto Start Stop System . The steering wheel is in the straight meter are illuminating. ! Non-operational conditions ahead position. In any of the following cases, the Auto ! Engine restart operational condi- . The steering wheel is not being oper- Start Stop system will not operate.
Page 380 We recom- gine will be automatically restarted mend that you contact your author- even if you keep the brake pedal ized SUBARU dealer for an inspec- depressed. tion. – When the battery is discharged. – When the negative pressure in...
Page 381: Displaying The Auto Start Stop System Status
Auto Start Stop System Activity Detected indicator light will illumi- NOTE ! To turn on/off the Auto Start Stop nate. It will turn off when the vehicle begins system . If the engine is restarted when the to drive. Auto Start Stop system is not opera- tional and the ignition switch has been &...
Page 382: Front View Monitor (If Equipped)
We recommend that your eyes when driving it. WARNING you have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. NOTE . Never rely on only the Front View Monitor when driving the vehicle. If there is a malfunction on the center The image on the monitor screen information display, refer to “Malfunc-...
Page 383: How To Access The Front View Monitor
Front View Monitor & How to Access the Front View & How to Cancel the Front View & Range of Image on Screen Monitor Monitor ! Manual cancellation The Front View Monitor will be canceled by either of the following operations. .
Page 384: Guiding Line
Front View Monitor . Under an artificial light such as a & Guiding Line WARNING fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp or mercury lamp, the lighted portion Because the range of the image may look like it is flickering (flicker captured by the camera is limited, phenomenon).
Page 385: Rear View Camera
. The camera unit is a waterproof of the camera. Have the camera 7-19. Rear View Camera structure. Do not attempt to re- inspected by your SUBARU deal- move, disassemble or modify the er as soon as possible. unit. . Do not use a steam cleaner under .
Page 386: How To Use The Rear View Camera
Con- . When replacing the fuse, be sure lens may develop vertical lines around tact your SUBARU dealer for an to use a fuse with the specified the light source. This is not a malfunc- inspection. Continued use may rating.
Page 387: Viewing Range On The Screen
Rear View Camera 1. Set the ignition switch to “ON”. – Strong light is shining directly on the camera lens (occasionally, there 2. Set the select lever to “R”. are vertical lines on the screen). NOTE & Viewing Range on the Screen .
Page 388: Help Lines
Rear View Camera Also, the image from the rear view camera projection on its upper part such as a sign looks shorter than the actual distance. pole behind the vehicle, the projection cannot be seen on the screen. & Help Lines The help lines are a guide to help you realize the actual distance from the screen image.
Page 389 Rear View Camera Otherwise, it may cause an acci- ! When there is an upward slope at ! When there is a downward slope dent or injury. the back at the back . The actual position may be differ- ent from the indication of the help lines.
Page 390: Bsd/Rcta (If Equipped)
BSD/RCTA 7-20. BSD/RCTA (If ! Feature of distance marker may be delayed or it may not operate at all even when a vehicle is present Equipped) in a neighboring lane or approach- ing from either side. The BSD/RCTA consists of rear corner The driver is responsible for paying radar with Blind Spot Detection and Rear attention to the rear and side areas...
Page 391 BSD/RCTA ant countries, Canada and Mexico, ! Lane Change Assist (LCA) ! Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) refer to “Certification for the BSD/ RCTA” FP391. ! Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Operating range Operating range The system notifies the driver of vehicles The system notifies the driver of another approaching at a high speed in the vehicle approaching from either side when...
Page 392: System Operation
BSD/RCTA & System Operation ! Limitations of the detectability of reversing the vehicle. RCTA ! Operating conditions Since the detectability of RCTA is limited, The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the the RCTA may not operate properly in following conditions are met. angled parking.
Page 393 – When the radar sensor becomes – Vehicles that are not approaching spected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as significantly misaligned (If the or- your vehicle even though they are in possible.
Page 394: Buzzer
BSD/RCTA & BSD/RCTA Approach Indica- tected. illumination brightness control dial, refer to “Illumination Brightness Con- tor Light/Warning Buzzer The indicator light will flash to warn the trol” FP175. driver of dangers under the following While the BSD/RCTA is active, the follow- conditions.
Page 395: Bsd/Rcta Off Indicator
– When your vehicle drives on the If the indicator remains displayed for a near side of its lane from the corre- prolonged time, have the system in- sponding vehicle spected at a SUBARU dealer. – When the vehicle driving two lanes – CONTINUED –...
Page 396: Bsd/Rcta Warning Indicator
This display appears when a malfunction the condition is corrected, the system will When the BSD/RCTA system is turned occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU recover from the temporary stop condition OFF, the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator on the dealer and have the system inspected.
Page 397: Certification For The Bsd/Rcta
BSD/RCTA item is fitted to the rear of the & Certification for the BSD/ . Canada-spec. models vehicle RCTA – When using a chassis dynam- . The U.S. and other FCC compliant ometer or free roller device, etc. countries – When running the engine and making the wheels rotate while FCC ID: OAYSRR3A lifting up the vehicle...
Page 398: Handling Of Radar Sensors
BSD/RCTA . Mexico-spec. models Radar sensors (Outback) The radar sensors, one on each side of the vehicle, are mounted inside the rear & Handling of Radar Sensors bumper. Radar sensors (Legacy)
Page 399: Reverse Automatic Braking (Rab)
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) is a shock is applied to the bumper, system designed to help avoid collisions or be sure to contact your SUBARU reduce collision damage when reversing dealer for inspection. the vehicle. If a wall or an obstacle is .
Page 400: Reverse Automatic Braking (Rab) System Overview
SUBARU and third parties contracted the center information display and warning Braking System to OFF when beeps. by SUBARU may acquire and use the towing a trailer. Otherwise, the recorded data for the purpose of vehi- . Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) vehicle may move and it may c l e r e s e a r c h a n d d e v e l o p m e n t .
Page 401 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System WARNING If your vehicle is trapped on a rail- road crossing and you are trying to escape by reversing through the crossing gate, the system may re- cognize the crossing gate as an obstacle and brake may activate. In this case, remain calm and either continue to depress the accelerator pedal or cancel the system.
Page 402: Operating Conditions
. In the following cases, the functions may not be able to properly work. The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) sys- Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to system will operate when all of the follow- tem function have the system inspected.
Page 403 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System ate. – Objects that are not in a vertical – Fog, snow or sandstorm, etc. . The system may not be able to detect direction. – Air is moving rapidly such as and apply the brake with the following .
Page 404 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System – When reversing on a gravel or grassy area. – When reversing in an area where objects or walls are adjacent to the vehicle such as narrow tunnels, narrow bridges, narrow roads or narrow garages. –...
Page 405: Object Detection Warning Function
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System Guideline of detecting range – Roads are slippery. Alert level Range of detected object* Distance indicator Alarm pattern – The tire air pressure is not cor- rect. Long proximity (ob- 28 in (70 cm) or more Green No warning sound ject detected)
Page 406: Reverse Automatic Braking (Rab) System
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System When an object is detected in the rever- ! Obstacle detected and alert level sing direction, the range of detected object will be shown on the center information display. A warning alarm will sound and, depend- ing on the speed, either torque control to generate engine braking or automatic braking will be applied.
Page 407 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System either strong automatic braking or torque NOTE ! After the vehicle is stopped by the control will be applied to prevent collision. system The object detection warning function At this time, a warning message is also and Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) displayed on the combination meter dis- system function are different in opera-...
Page 408: Canceling The Reverse Automatic Braking (Rab) System Operation
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System when there was an obstacle located close formation display. & Canceling the Reverse Auto- to the rear bumper. matic Braking (RAB) System – A sound with a frequency close to that Operation of the sonar used by the Reverse Auto- The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) matic Braking (RAB) system was de- system can be temporarily canceled by...
Page 409: Rab Warning Indicator
ON/OFF setting key will be grayed . Do not modify rear bumper. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for out. . Do not paint the bumper near the sonar details. Also, the following settings can be chan- sensors.
Page 410: Driver Monitoring System (If Equipped)
SUBARU dealer for and also recognizes individual users. assistance. This system warns the driver of inattentive/...
Page 411 Driver Monitoring System . The Driver Monitoring System may . If a thick cover is attached to the driving. not operate correctly at the following steering wheel, then depending on the . In some circumstances, the sys- position set for the tilt/telescopic steer- times when the driver is wearing tem may not be able to correctly glasses or sunglasses.
Page 412 It is not transmitted to or stored . If the user recognition success rate the system may otherwise not operate by SUBARU or anyone else. The Driver Monitoring System may be disabled is low, it is possible that the user is not correctly.
Page 413 Driver Monitoring System The functions which are available vary depending on the Driver Monitoring System setting and the user recognition function setting. Available functions Driver Monitoring System* Inattentive/drowsy Available Not available driving warning User recognition Available Not available function User recognition function* Inattentive/drowsy Available...
Page 414: User Recognition Function
Driver Monitoring System Available function items & User Recognition Function Driver Monitoring System* WARNING Register User Available Not available Perform registration, retrieving, or Delete User Available Not available delete of the seat position and out- side mirror angle before beginning Delete All Users Available Not available...
Page 415 Driver Monitoring System ! Center information display perso- ! Changing the personalization settings nalization Item . Center information display basic screen Seat position/outside mirror Change the setting by using the angle Driver’s position personaliza- center information display cus- Displays the screen which the user had tion tomization function.
Page 416: Inattentive/Drowsy Driving Warning
Driver Monitoring System & Inattentive/Drowsy Driving ! Inattentive driving warning Warning While driving, the Driver Monitoring Sys- tem monitors possible cases of driver inattention or drowsiness and warns the driver. When the inattentive/drowsy driving warn- ing activates, the buzzer sounds and an interrupt display appears.
Page 417: Driver Monitoring System Indicator/Warning
Driver Monitoring System & Driver Monitoring System In- ! Drowsy driving warning dicator/Warning Possible drowsiness is detected from the amount of driver eyelid closure, and a warning is given to the driver. When the drowsy driving warning activates, the buzzer sounds and an interrupt display appears.
Page 418: Using The Driver Monitoring System
! Driver Monitoring System OFF in- problem with the Driver Monitoring Sys- user recognition screen appears and the dicator light tem. Contact a SUBARU dealer to have Driver Monitoring system starts user re- This indicator illuminates when the user the system inspected.
Page 419 Driver Monitoring System . When the select lever is not in the ! When a user is not recognized “P” position, the seat position will not In the following case, user recognition may change even when user recognition is not be possible and “User recognition completed.
Page 420: Registering And Deleting A User
Driver Monitoring System that has been thoroughly wrung out. & Registering and Deleting Dri- – Update Seat and Mirror Position . When the synchronized user func- ver Position Personalization – Delete Driver Position tion is turned OFF, manual repeat facial .
Page 421 Driver Monitoring System When the Driver Monitoring System is & Certification for Driver Mon- CAUTION turned OFF, the Driver Monitoring System itoring System (U.S.-Spec. OFF indicator on the combination meter Sit in the seat after the power seat Models) display (color LCD) will illuminate. movement backward has been com- pleted.
Page 422 Driver Monitoring System – Canada-spec. models – Mexico-spec. models...
Page 423: Driving Tips
Driving Tips 8-10. Loading Your Vehicle ........428 8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........418 Vehicle Capacity Weight ........429 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints ........418 Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)....430 8-3.
Page 424: New Vehicle Break-In Driving - The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 8-1. New Vehicle Break-In 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints 8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas Driving – the First 1,000 miles (Carbon Monoxide) (1,600 km) The following suggestions will help to save your fuel.
Page 425: Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter . If at any time you suspect that 8-4. Catalytic Converter exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem WARNING checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive . Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive under these conditions, drive or park the vehicle anywhere only with all windows fully open.
Page 426: Periodic Inspections
Periodic Inspections authorized SUBARU dealer. 8-5. Periodic Inspections 8-6. Driving in Foreign Coun- . Do not apply undercoating or rust tries prevention treatment to the heat shield of To keep your vehicle in the best condition catalytic converter and the exhaust sys-...
Page 427: Driving Tips For Awd Vehicles
. When replacing or installing It also may be dangerous and wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide tire(s), all four tires must be the lead to loss of vehicle control, added traction during acceleration, and same for the following items.
Page 428: Off Road Driving
If you do take your – Front differential gear oil SUBARU off road, you should review the chance of serious injury or death. . There are some precautions that you common sense precautions in the next .
Page 429: Outback
“Warranty and speed. If you do take your SUBARU off- the like. road, certain common sense precautions Maintenance Booklet.”...
Page 430: Winter Driving
Winter Driving exhaust system is very hot while the . When the road surface is extremely 8-9. Winter Driving engine is running and right after the engine slippery, you can obtain better traction by stops. This could create a fire hazard. starting the vehicle with the transmission in &...
Page 431 Winter Driving If you fill the windshield washer tank with a cold weather since it could freeze ! Before driving your vehicle fluid with a different concentration from the in that position. Before entering the vehicle, remove any one used previously, purge the old fluid snow or ice from your shoes because that .
Page 432: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads
. To thaw the rear wiper blade rubbers, engine brake effectively to control the If your SUBARU is not going to be used for use the rear window defogger. Refer to vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear an extended period, it is best to have the “Defogger and Deicer”...
Page 433: Corrosion Protection
Winter Driving We recommend use of non-freezing type (a) Size . Do not use a combination of wiper blades (winter blades) during the radial, belted bias or bias tires (b) Speed symbol seasons you could have snow and freez- since it may cause dangerous (c) Load index ing temperatures.
Page 434: Tire Chains
Loading Your Vehicle & Tire Chains cause you are using a traction device 8-10. Loading Your Vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident. CAUTION WARNING & Rocking the Vehicle Tire chains cannot be used on your If you must rock the vehicle to free it from vehicle because of the lack of clear- Never allow passengers to ride on a snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel-...
Page 435: Vehicle Capacity Weight
Loading Your Vehicle & Vehicle Capacity Weight shorten the life of your vehicle. WARNING . Do not place anything on the rear . Never stack luggage or other shelf behind the rear seatback cargo higher than the top of the (Legacy) or the extended cargo seatback because it could tumble a r e a c o v e r ( O u t b a c k –...
Page 436: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Loading Your Vehicle side door pillar. It includes the total weight load. Therefore, the GVW changes de- & Roof Molding and Crossbar of the driver and all passengers and their pending on the situation. (Legacy) belongings, any optional equipment such In addition, the total weight applied to each as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, axle (GAW) must never exceed the...
Page 437 Doing so may damage When installing any carrying attachments the vehicle and create a safety such as the load carriers, crossbars, bike hazard. SUBARU warranties do carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo not cover vehicle damage result- basket, etc., follow the manufacturer’s ing from use of a roof tent.
Page 438: Roof Rails With Integrated Crossbars (Outback)
(67.5 kg). Overloading may cause allowable load limit described in the Own- damage to the vehicle and create er’s Manual of a genuine SUBARU carry- a safety hazard. ing attachment. Place the heaviest load at . Be careful not to damage the...
Page 439 Loading Your Vehicle avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and the illustration. pinched could result in injury. abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be increased. . Restore the bars to the original position when the bars are not used as crossbars. ! How to use as crossbars CAUTION .
Page 440 Loading Your Vehicle 2. Remove the plastic plug of the roof rail 4. Pull out the other side of the crossbar holder by using the torque wrench. from the roof rail holder by pulling up the cover. 5. Install both ends of the crossbar into the other holders.
Page 441 Loading Your Vehicle NOTE The tightening torque is approximately 8.9 + 2.2 lbf·ft (12 + 3.0 N·m, 1.2 + 0.3 kgf·m). 2. Pull out the crossbars from the roof rail 4. Install the bars into the holders. holders by pulling up the covers. 5.
Page 442: Trailer Hitch (Outback - If Equipped)
. The standard bumper beam must weight could cause an accident be installed after you remove the resulting in serious personal in- trailer hitch. Consult a SUBARU juries. Permissible trailer weight dealer for purchase of a standard changes depending on the situa- bumper beam if you do not have tion.
Page 443 Trailer Hitch (Outback – If Equipped) WARNING Do not connect safety chains to any part of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks. Hitch ball installation point 3. Insert the safety pin through the pro- Hooks for safety chains vided hole on the hitch pin securely.
Page 444: If Not Towing A Trailer
. Weather conditions . Vehicle load weight . Trailer load weight Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. Do not use towing equip- ment other than genuine SUBARU towing equipment.
Page 445: Warranties And Maintenance
Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and & Warranties and Maintenance trailer are acceptable. SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by ! Total trailer weight trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load.
Page 446 Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale. The GVWR of your vehicle that is set by SUBARU is shown on the certification label located on the driver’s door of your...
Page 447 The front and rear GAWR of your the rear axle of the towing vehicle. vehicle that are set by SUBARU are also This may cause the rear wheels to shown on the certification label.
Page 448: Trailer Hitches
The tongue load can be weighed with a Do not use a trailer hitch other than & Trailer Hitches bathroom scale as shown in the following genuine SUBARU trailer hitch. A genuine illustration. When weighing the tongue SUBARU hitch is available from your WARNING load, be sure to position the towing coupler SUBARU dealer.
Page 449 Towing connected properly, please consult your trailer without safety chains could SUBARU dealer. Check for proper opera- create a traffic safety hazard if the tion of the turn signals and the stop lights trailer separates from the hitch due...
Page 450: Trailer Towing Tips
– The side mirrors provide a good verse Automatic Braking (RAB) your safety, but will also negate your rearward field of view without a sig- system, consult your SUBARU insurance coverage and/or may violate nificant blind spot. dealer for additional information the state road and traffic acts and regula- .
Page 451 . When using the 2.4 L turbo engine attaching the trailer to your vehicle. To reverse around a corner, perform the model to tow a trailer, SUBARU recom- following procedure. . Reversing the vehicle with a trailer can mends using unleaded gasoline with an be difficult and requires experience.
Page 452 Trailer Towing (Outback) – Engine coolant temperature gauge under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. – AT OIL TEMP warning light 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, . If any of the following conditions occur, release the regular brakes slowly until the immediately turn off the air conditioner and blocks absorb the load.
Page 453: In Case Of Emergency
In Case of Emergency Using a Flat-Bed Truck ........464 9-1. If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency ... 448 Towing with All Wheels on the Ground ....464 9-2. Temporary Spare Tire........448 9-8. Electronic Parking Brake – If the Electronic 9-3.
Page 454: If You Park Your Vehicle In An Emergency
(TPMS) is unable The hazard warning flasher can be acti- to monitor all four road wheels. vated regardless of the ignition switch Contact your SUBARU dealer as position. soon as possible for tire and Turn on the hazard warning by pressing sensor replacement and/or sys- the hazard warning flasher switch.
Page 455: Maintenance Tools
Maintenance Tools . Do not drive over obstacles. This tire 9-3. Maintenance Tools CAUTION has a smaller diameter, so road clearance is reduced. Never use any temporary spare tire Your vehicle is equipped with the following other than the original. Using other maintenance tools.
Page 456: Legacy
Maintenance Tools Jack & Legacy The maintenance tools are stored in the under-floor storage compartment. For the method to use the jack, refer to “Flat Tires” FP452. NOTE To use the jack handle, insert the jack handle into the hole of the wheel nut wrench.
Page 457: Outback
Maintenance Tools Wheel nut wrench & Outback ! Type B Towing hook (eye bolt) ! Type A Jack Jack handle Screwdriver The maintenance tools are stored in the under-floor storage compartment. For the method to use the jack, refer to “Flat Tires”...
Page 458: Flat Tires
Flat Tires For the method to use the jack, refer to 9-4. Flat Tires can result in a severe accident. “Flat Tires” FP452. . Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground If you have a flat tire while driving, never using the jack.
Page 459 Flat Tires NOTE NOTE Contact a SUBARU dealer when jacking . Make sure that the jack is well up the vehicle using a garage jack. lubricated before using it. . To take out the tools and spare tire, 1. Park on a hard, level surface, when- store the cargo area cover to the ever possible, then stop the engine.
Page 460 Flat Tires Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack 8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel 11. Insert the jack handle into the jack- head engages firmly into the jack-up point. nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. screw, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground.
Page 461 Flat Tires torque checked at the nearest automotive WARNING service facility. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.
Page 462: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (U.s.-Spec. Models)
System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. never brake suddenly. Instead, to monitor all four road wheels. Models) perform the following procedure. Contact your SUBARU dealer as Otherwise an accident involving soon as possible for tire and serious vehicle damage and ser- sensor replacement and/or sys- ious personal injury could occur.
Page 463: Tpms Screen (U.s.-Spec. Models)
WARNING SUBARU dealer to have the sys- . Be sure the jumper cables and tem inspected. clamps on them do not have . Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
Page 464: How To Jump Start
Jump Starting & How to Jump Start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
Page 465 Jump Starting Booster battery Strut mounting nut Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery.
Page 466: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating & If No Steam Is Coming from clockwise slowly without pressing down 9-6. Engine Overheating until it stops. Release the pressure from the Engine Compartment the radiator. After the pressure has been NOTE WARNING fully released, remove the cap by pressing For details about how to check the down and turning it.
Page 467: Towing
If towing is necessary, SUBARU recom- mends it be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. 3. Screw the towing hook into the – CONTINUED –...
Page 468 Towing threaded hole until the threads can no er operation of the SRS airbag longer be seen. system in a frontal collision. CAUTION To prevent deformation to the bum- per and the towing hook, do not apply excessive load to the towing hook.
Page 469 Towing threaded hole until its thread can no longer Rear tie-down holes: er operation of the fuel pump be seen. shut off function when the vehi- cle is struck from behind. CAUTION To prevent deformation to the bum- per and the towing hook, do not apply excessive load to the towing hook.
Page 470: Using A Flat-Bed Truck
Because the engine is & Using a Flat-Bed Truck a SUBARU dealer after transporting turned off, it will take greater the vehicle by flat-bed truck. effort to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Page 471: Electronic Parking Brake - If The Electronic Parking Brake Cannot Be Released
Brake Cannot Be Released erate Properly long distance downgrades or steep slopes. However, do not Contact your SUBARU dealer and have apply the brake pedal for a long CAUTION your SUBARU dealer release the electro- time because the engine braking nic parking brake.
Page 472: Locking And Unlocking
3. Depress the brake pedal. to “ON”. NOTE If the power does not switch even though the above procedure was fol- lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer. & Starting Engine Release button 1. Apply the parking brake. Emergency key 2.
Page 473: Rear Gate (Outback) - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened
NOTE If the engine does not start even though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED –...
Page 474: Malfunctions Of The Center Information Display
Malfunctions of the Center Information Display 9-11. Malfunctions of the Center Information Display If the following screens are displayed, temporary errors or malfunctions may occur in the center information display. If they are only temporary errors, the following procedure may help to eliminate them.
Page 475 10 seconds. The center information display will start up again. 4. If the center information display is not recovered by restarting it, contact your SUBARU dealer. Error A Volume button (dual 7.0-inch display models) Error B Volume button (11.6-inch display models)
Page 476: If Your Vehicle Is Involved In An Accident
We recommend that you consult function. tically to enable emergency escape. Gen- your SUBARU dealer. erally, an impact sustained from a rear end CAUTION collision does not trigger the airbags to Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off deploy.
Page 477 If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident . The automatic door locking/un- locking function does not oper- ate.
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Page 479: Appearance Care
Appearance Care 10-3. Cleaning the Interior ........477 10-1. Exterior Care ..........474 Seat Fabric Material ........... 477 Washing ............. 474 Leather Seat Materials........477 Waxing and Polishing ......... 475 Synthetic Leather Upholstery ......478 Cleaning Alloy Wheels ........475 Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches, 10-2.
Page 480 Exterior Care you use a light detergent, make certain 10-1. Exterior Care the cover surface may be da- that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use maged. strong soap or chemical detergents. All & Washing . Outback: Since your vehicle is cleaning agents should be promptly equipped with a rear wiper, auto- flushed from the surface and not allowed...
Page 481 Do not use a sharp- & Waxing and Polishing coat. When in doubt, it is always best to edged tool to remove caked mud. contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto Always wash and dry the vehicle before paint specialist. waxing and polishing.
Page 482 . It is driven in areas of high humidity, be given an appropriate rust prevention especially when temperatures range just treatment or should be replaced. Contact above freezing. your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind...
Page 483 The leather used by SUBARU is a high Check the interior of the vehicle for water meter panel, and switches. (Do not use quality natural product which will retain its...
Page 484 Cleaning the Interior If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long & Instrument Panel, Console & Center Information Display time in bright sunlight, it is recommended Panel, Switches, Combina- To clean the center information display, that the seats and headrests be covered,...
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Page 487: Maintenance And Service
Maintenance and Service 11-12. Front Differential Gear Oil and Rear 11-1. Maintenance Schedule ......... 483 Differential Gear Oil ........499 11-2. Maintenance Precautions ......483 Recommended Grade and Viscosity ....499 Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine 11-13. Brake Fluid ...........500 Compartment............
Page 488 Maintenance and Service Map Lights............524 11-22. Fuses ............517 Door Step Light..........524 11-23. Installation of Accessories......518 Cargo Area Light (Outback) ........ 524 11-24. Replacing Bulbs.......... 518 Trunk Light (Legacy) .......... 524 Headlights ............519 Other Bulbs ............525 Front Turn Signal Light ........
Page 489: Maintenance Schedule
“Warranty and Mainte- done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. handled, for example, battery nance Booklet.” For details, read the If you perform maintenance and service by acid.
Page 490: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment
This may cause a fire. NOTE . When the ignition switch is in the SUBARU does not endorse the use of “ON” position, the cooling fan non-SUBARU approved flushing sys- may operate suddenly even when tems and strongly advises against the engine is stopped.
Page 491: When Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment
Maintenance Tips & When Checking or Servicing . Do not touch the oil filter until the 11-3. Maintenance Tips in the Engine Compartment engine has cooled down comple- tely. Doing so may result in a burn Some clips and fender linings must be or other injury.
Page 492 Maintenance Tips ! Type B clips ! Type C clips Type D clips 1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using 1. Pull out the center portion of the clip 1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a a flat-head screwdriver until the center using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in Phillips screwdriver until the center portion portion of the clip is raised.
Page 493: Engine Hood
Type A clips injuries from slamming. . Do not install accessories other than genuine SUBARU parts to the engine hood. If the engine hood becomes too heavy, the stay may not be able to support holding it open.
Page 494 Engine Hood To open the hood: compartment. 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the To close the hood: windshield, return them to their original 1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the positions. hood prop from the slot in the engine compartment and return the prop to its retainer.
Page 495: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview 11-5. Engine Compartment Overview & 2.5 L Models Brake fluid reservoir (page 500) Main fuse box (page 517) Battery (page 516) Windshield washer tank (page 510) Engine oil filler cap (page 491) Engine coolant reservoir (page 495) Radiator cap (page 495) Engine oil filter (page 493) Engine oil level gauge (page 491)
Page 496: L Models
Engine Compartment Overview & 2.4 L Models Brake fluid reservoir (page 500) Main fuse box (page 517) Battery (page 516) Windshield washer tank (page 510) Engine oil filler cap (page 491) Engine coolant reservoir (page 495) Radiator cap (page 495) Engine oil filter (page 493) Engine oil level gauge (page 491) 10) Air cleaner case (page 496)
Page 497: Engine Oil
Under the following conditions, oil SUBARU retailer who may perform a test consumption can be increased and thus under controlled conditions. require refilling between maintenance in- tervals: .
Page 498 Engine Oil 2.4 L models 2.5 L models 2.4 L models Oil level gauge Full level Full level Oil filler cap Low level Low level Oil filter Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) from low level to full level qt) from low level to full level CAUTION...
Page 499: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter
Fully trained mechanics are on standby classification, viscosity and grade shown pipe, be sure to wipe it off. at a SUBARU dealer to utilize the in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine special tools, spare parts and recom- Oil” FP532. Also, you must follow the oil...
Page 500: Cooling System
Should it be necessary to top off the coolant for any reason, use only SUBARU SUPER COOLANT. Normal operating range If SUBARU SUPER COOLANT is If the radiator cooling fan does not operate diluted with another brand or even when the engine coolant tempera-...
Page 501: Engine Coolant
“LOW” level mark Have the coolant changed by your Check the coolant level at each fuel stop. SUBARU dealer if necessary. 1. Check the coolant level on the outside The coolant should be changed according of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
Page 502: Air Cleaner Element
The air more frequently. It is recommended that cleaner element not only filters in- you always use genuine SUBARU parts. take air but also stops flames if the ! 2.5 L models engine backfires. If the air cleaner...
Page 503 If the inside of the air cleaner case is cleaner case (rear). extremely soiled (for example, by sand), contact a SUBARU dealer and have the air cleaner case cleaned. 4. If you find large foreign objects such as leaves inside the air cleaner case, remove the foreign objects.
Page 504: Spark Plugs
7. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal. It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer. The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-...
Page 505: Drive Belts
However, replacement of able transmission fluid level. However, if level. Check that there are no cracks, the belt should be done according to the necessary, consult your SUBARU dealer damage or leakage. However, the oil maintenance schedule in the “Warranty for inspection.
Page 506: Brake Fluid
. If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. CAUTION “MAX” level line “MIN” level line .
Page 507: Brake Booster
. It is recommended that you dis- force than usual. 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. – CONTINUED –...
Page 508: Tires And Wheels
! Summer tires pressure (for example, a blow-out caused pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as Summer tires are high-speed capability by running over a sharp object). soon as possible.
Page 509 Have 308F (−18C) 38 (260, 2.65) 36 (250, 2.5) the following table shows the required tire this work performed by a SUBARU dealer 108F (−128C) 40 (275, 2.8) 38 (265, 2.65) pressures that correspond to various out- following wheel replacement.
Page 510: Tire Inspection
Monitoring System checked at a or system resetting. If the light less, and approach the curbs as illuminates steadily after blinking SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- squarely as possible. Also, make ble. for approximately one minute, sure the tires are not pressed...
Page 511 Tires and Wheels Correctly inflated tires (tread When a tire becomes warm, the air worn evenly) inside it expands, causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure. NOTE The air pressure in a tire increases by approximately 4.3...
Page 512: Wheel Balance
WARNING adjusted by your SUBARU dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire Driving at high speeds with repairs and after tire rotation. excessively low tire pressures...
Page 513: Wear Indicators
Tires and Wheels 3) Tread wear indicator become visible. Contact your SUBARU dealer if you notice abnormal tire Each tire incorporates a tread wear wear. & Rotational Direction of Tires indicator, which becomes visible when the depth of the tread grooves NOTE decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm).
Page 514: Tire Rotation
Tires and Wheels & Tire Rotation Vehicles equipped with unidi- Models with a spare tire of the rectional tires same wheel type as the in- Vehicles equipped with 4 non- stalled tires 1) Front unidirectional tires 1) Front 1) Front NOTE In prior to carrying out a tire rotation, check the side wall of...
Page 515: Tire Replacement
– Ride ment. miles (1,000 km), check the wheel – Handling nuts again and retighten any nut For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU – Braking that has become loose. recommends replacing all four tires at the – Speedometer/Odometer cali- same time.
Page 516: Wheel Replacement
. When wheel nuts, balance weights, or washer fluid remaining, the windshield the center cap is replaced, be sure to washer fluid warning light will appear. replace them with genuine SUBARU parts When this occurs, refill the washer fluid designed for alloy wheels. as follows.
Page 517: Replacement Of Wiper Blades
Replacement of Wiper Blades one used previously, purge the old fluid 11-20. Replacement of Wiper from the piping between the windshield Blades washer tank and washer nozzles by operating the washer for a certain period Grease, wax, insects, or other materials on of time.
Page 518: Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
Replacement of Wiper Blades & Windshield Wiper Blade As- . Return the passenger-side wiper arm to its original position before sembly returning the driver-side wiper NOTE arm to its original position. Other- Do not lower the wiper arm while the wise, the passenger-side wiper wiper blade assembly is removed.
Page 519: Window Wiper Blade Rubber
NOTE It may be difficult to perform the wiper blade rubber replacement. We recom- mend that you contact your SUBARU 3. When installing the wiper blade as- dealer for wiper blade rubber replace- sembly, align it with the wiper arm connec- ment if necessary.
Page 520: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly (Outback)
Replacement of Wiper Blades & Rear Window Wiper Blade & Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly (Outback) Rubber (Outback) 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. 1.
Page 521 Replacement of Wiper Blades them in the new blade rubber. Securely retain both ends of the rubber 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of with the stoppers on the plastic support the plastic support. 4. Align the claws of the plastic support ends.
Page 522: Battery
Battery It is unnecessary to periodically check the 11-21. Battery . To lessen the risk of sparks, battery fluid level or periodically refill with remove rings, metal watchbands, distilled water. and other metal jewelry. Never WARNING allow metal tools to contact the positive battery terminal and any- .
Page 523: Fuses
Fuses 11-22. Fuses CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment.
Page 524: Installation Of Accessories
For the specified 6. If the same fuse blows again, this wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb indicates that its system has a problem. Chart” FP542. For replacement, Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. contact your SUBARU dealer.
Page 525: Headlights
Right-hand side The LED headlight warning light illumi- nates if the LED headlights malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. 1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo the clips, refer to “Type C clips” FP486.
Page 526 Replacing Bulbs counterclockwise. 6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one. 7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 2. Remove the side cover. 4.
Page 527 Replacing Bulbs 9. Tighten the upper and lower screws. 2. Remove the side cover. 4. Slide the rear combination light as- sembly straight rearward and remove it 10. Reinstall the side cover. from the vehicle. ! Outback 3. Remove the upper and lower screws. Rear turn signal light Rear side marker light 1.
Page 528: Backup Light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. assembly by sliding the two-pronged part We recommend that you have the bulbs of the combination light assembly securely replaced by your SUBARU dealer if to each holder of the vehicle side. necessary. 1. Open the trunk.
Page 529: Dome Light
Replacing Bulbs 5. Install the bulb socket by turning it 5. Install the light cover on the rear gate. clockwise. & Dome Light 6. Reconnect the electrical connector. 7. Reinstall the trunk trim lining. ! Outback 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
Page 530: Map Lights
& Door Step Light CAUTION Replacing the bulb could cause a short circuit. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer. & Cargo Area Light (Outback) 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Page 531: Other Bulbs
. It is recommended that the battery . Do not let dust, oil or water get on should be replaced by a SUBARU deal- or in the access key fob/transmit- ter when replacing battery. . Use a new battery.
Page 532: Replacing Battery Of Access Key Fob
Replacing Battery & Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob CAUTION . When removing or fitting the access key fob cover, make sure that the plastic part does not come off or become misaligned. . Before replacing the battery, re- move any static electricity. Battery: Button battery CR2032 or 2.
Page 533: Replacing Battery Of Transmitter
Replacing Battery & Replacing Battery of Trans- mitter CAUTION Before replacing the battery, remove any static electricity. Battery: Button battery CR1620 or equivalent Negative (−) side facing up 2. Remove the transmitter case from the key head. 4. Replace the old battery with a new battery (type CR1620 or equivalent) mak- ing sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up.
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Page 535: Specifications
Specifications 12-2. Fuses and Circuits ........538 12-1. Specifications ..........530 Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Dimensions ............530 Compartment ........... 538 Engine..............531 Main Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Fuel..............531 Compartment ........... 540 Engine Oil ............532 12-3.
Page 536 Specifications 12-1. Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Legacy Outback Item 2.5 L 2.4 L 2.5 L 2.4 L Drive system Transmission type Overall length 190.6 (4,840) 191.3 (4,860) Overall width 72.4 (1,840) 73.0 (1,855) Overall height 59.1 (1,500)
Page 537 Specifications & Engine Engine model FB25 (2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo) FA24 (2.4 L, DOHC, turbo) Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, Engine type 4 stroke direct injection gasoline engine 4-stroke direct injection gasoline engine Displacement cu-in (cc) 152 (2,498) 146 (2,387)
Page 538 SUBARU dealer. ! Approved engine oil Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
Page 539 Specifications SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Engine oil capacity applicable temperature 2.5 L models 0W-20 synthetic oil is the required oil – Adding the oil from low level to for optimum engine performance and full level: protection. Conventional oil may be 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) used if synthetic oil is unavailable.
Page 540 Specifications & Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil Front differential gear oil Rear differential gear oil 2.5 L models and 2.4 L for Legacy: SUBARU Extra MT* or API SUBARU Extra MT* Oil grade classification GL-5 (75W-90* API classification GL-5 (75W-90)* 2.4 L for Outback: API classification GL-5 (75W-90*...
Page 541 · Legacy: 11.9 US qt (11.3 liters, 9.9 Imp qt) Continuously variable transmis- · Outback: 12.4 US qt (11.7 liters, 10.3 Imp qt) “ Continuously Variable Trans- Consult your SUBARU dealer. sion fluid 2.4 L models: mission Fluid” FP499 · Legacy: 12.3 US qt (11.6 liters, 10.2 Imp qt) ·...
Page 542 Specifications & Electrical System Battery type 2.5 L models: 12 V-150 A Alternator 2.4 L models: 12 V-190 A 2.5 L models DILKAR7Q8 (NGK) Spark plugs SILKFR8A6 (NGK) 2.4 L models & Tires Item Legacy Outback 225/55R17 225/50R18 225/65R17 225/60R18 Tire size 102H 100H...
Page 543 *: Minimum value when pedal is operated with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf) & Brake Disc If you need information on the usage limit value of brake discs and the method for measuring them, we recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer. & Brake Pad in (mm) Brake pad wear limit 0.06 (1.5)
Page 544 Fuses and Circuits 12-2. Fuses and Circuits & Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment Fuse Fuse rating Circuit panel Empty 20 A CIGAR 7.5 A IG A-1 15 A AUDIO NAVI 10 A IG B-2 7.5 A METER IG (DCDC) 20 A 12 V SOCKET 10 A...
Page 545 Fuses and Circuits Fuse Fuse rating Circuit panel 10 A SRS AIR BAG 7.5 A A/C IG (DCDC) 10 A EYE SIGHT 7.5 A IG A-4 7.5 A A/C ACC (DCDC) 7.5 A UNIT +B (DCDC) 10 A BACK UP 15 A SEAT HTR R 20 A...
Page 546 Fuses and Circuits & Main Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment Fuse Fuse rating Circuit panel Empty 7.5 A 7.5 A STOP 10 A MB-B 7.5 A PU B/UP 30 A JB-B2 7.5 A M/B-IG1 7.5 A M/B-IG2 10 A M/B-IG3 7.5 A M/B-IG4...
Page 547 Fuses and Circuits Fuse Fuse rating Circuit panel 15 A 15 A 7.5 A CVT SSR 10 A E/G2 15 A IG COIL 20 A O2 HTR 20 A 15 A E/G1 25 A MAIN FAN 15 A DEICER 30 A VDC SOL 15 A F-END...
Page 548 Bulb Chart 12-3. Bulb Chart & Safety Precautions WARNING Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn injury. CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage.
Page 549 Bulb Chart & Bulb Chart NOTE Lights A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement. – CONTINUED –...
Page 550 Bulb Chart Wattage Bulb No. Front turn signal lights 12 V-28 W 7444NA Dome light 12 V-8 W — Vanity mirror lights 14 V-1.4 W Door step lights (if equipped) 12 V-5 W Cargo area light (Outback) 12 V-13 W SAE #912 Rear side marker lights (Outback) 12 V-5 W...
Page 551 Vehicle Identification 12-4. Vehicle Identification Emission control label Certification and bar code label Tire inflation pressure label (tire placard) Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Fuel label Air conditioner label...
Page 552 Function Settings 12-5. Function Settings & Function Settings and Adjustments on the Center Information Display Setting adjustments can be manually changed within the center information display to meet your personal requirements. Refer to “Center Information Display (CID)” FP209. & Individual Settings and Adjustments Excluding Center Information Display For setting adjustments to the following items, refer to the appropriate page for details.
Page 553 Function Settings Factory default Item Function Available settings setting Sensitivity of the operation of the auto Auto dimmer cancel OFF/Min/Low/Mid/Hi/Max dimmer cancel High beam assist function* High beam assist function Operation/Non-operation Operation U.S.-spec. models: Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper op- Non-operation Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper* Operation/Non-operation...
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Page 555: Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit... 562 13-1. For U.S.A............550 13-3. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ..562 13-2. Tire Information ..........550 TREADWEAR ............. 563 Tire Labeling ............550 TRACTION AA, A, B, C ........563 Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure....
Page 556: For U.s.a
For U.S.A. 13-1. For U.S.A. 13-2. Tire Information Example: & Tire Labeling The following information has been Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire compiled according to Code of Identification Number or TIN) are (1) P = Certain tire type used on Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part placed on the sidewall of a tire by light duty vehicles such as passen-...
Page 557 Tire Information Example: individual elements. WARNING Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a speed rated tire on (6) Load Index: A numerical code (1) DOT symbol* any vehicle does not mean which specifies the maximum load (2) Manufacturer’s Identification the vehicle can be operated a tire can carry at the speed...
Page 558: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Information ! Other markings ! Vehicle placard ! Construction type The following makings are also Applicable construction of this tire. placed on the sidewall. For example, “TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIAL” ! Maximum permissible infla- tion pressure ! Construction The maximum cold inflation pres- The generic name of each cord sure to which this tire may be material used in the plies (both...
Page 559: Glossary Of Tire Terminology
Tire Information The vehicle placard shows original adjust the tire pressures to the steel wires, wrapped or reinforced tire size, recommended cold tire specific values. Driving even a short by ply cords and that is shaped to fit inflation pressure on each tire at distance warms up the tires and the rim.
Page 560 Tire Information Cord separation Innerliner separation sure to which a tire may be inflated. The parting of cords from adjacent The parting of the innerliner from Maximum load rating rubber compounds. cord material in the carcass. The load rating for a tire at the Cracking Intended outboard sidewall maximum permissible inflation...
Page 561 Tire Information Pneumatic tire Reinforced tire end of this section. A mechanical device made of rub- A tire designed to operate at higher Open splice ber, chemicals, fabric and steel or loads and at higher inflation pres- Any parting at any junction of tread, o t h e r m a t e r i a l s , t h a t , w h e n sures than the corresponding stan- sidewall, or innerliner that extends...
Page 562 Tire Information Sidewall Tread rib cupant weight (distributed in accor- That portion of a tire between the A tread section running circumfer- dance with Table 1 that is appended tread and bead. entially around a tire. to the end of this section) and Sidewall separation Tread separation dividing by 2.
Page 563: Tire Care - Maintenance And Safety Practices
Tire Information & Tire Care – Maintenance and Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for Safety Practices various designated seating capacities Check on a daily basis that the Designated seating Vehicle normal load, Occupant distribution in a tires are free from serious damage, capacity, number of number of occupants...
Page 564: Vehicle Load Limit - How To Determine
Tire Information To maximize the life of each tire combined weight of occupants and ! Calculating total and load ca- and ensure that the tires wear cargo should never exceed XXX kg pacities varying seating con- uniformly, it is best to rotate the or XXX lbs”...
Page 565 Tire Information Calculate the available load ca- For example, if the vehicle has one Example 1B pacity. occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing 551 lbs (250 kg). Calculate the total weight. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37 Calculate the available load ca- kg), so the cargo weight must be pacity by subtracting the total...
Page 566 Tire Information 176 lbs (80 kg)). Example 2B (Outback only) Calculate the total weight. CAUTION Legacy: Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. There- fore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle. Calculate the available load ca- Vehicle capacity weight of the ve- pacity.
Page 567: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities
Tire Information child to use, the calculations are as reduced by 22 lbs (10 kg) or more. also loaded capacities of the vehi- follows: cle’s suspension, axles and other & Determining Compatibility of parts of the body. Calculate the total weight. Tire and Vehicle Load Capa- Therefore, this means that the cities...
Page 568: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards will shorten vehicle life. 150) = 650 lbs). 13-3. Uniform Tire Quality Tires could fail. Grading Standards Determine the combined weight Tread separation could occur. of luggage and cargo being loaded Tire could separate from its rim. on the vehicle.
Page 569: Treadwear
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards All passenger car tires must con- under controlled conditions on spe- can lead to sudden tire failure. The form to Federal Safety Require- cified government test surfaces of grade C corresponds to a level of ments in addition to these grades.
Page 570: Reporting Safety Defects (Usa)
However, NHTSA can- not become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153);...
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Page 573: Index
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Page 574 Index Assist grip ............. P312 11.6-inch display models.......... P211 AT OIL TEMP warning light........P184 Audio Antenna ............P298 Set ..............P298 Abbreviation .............. Auto dimmer cancel function........P176 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ......... P356 Auto on/off headlights ..........P248 Warning light .............
Page 575 Index Cargo area Replacement (transmitter)......P136, P527 Vehicle battery........... P516 Cover ............... P314 Blind Spot Detection (BSD) ........P385 Light ............P303, P524 Booster seat............Tie-down hooks ..........P319 Bottle holder............P307 Catalytic converter..........P419 Brake Center console............P305 Assist ............... P356 Center information display (CID) ......
Page 576 Index Light..............P248 Seatbelt ............. P48, P177 Daytime running light (DRL) system......P254 Cleaning Defogger ............... P261 Alloy wheels............P475 Defrosting.............. P291 Center information display ........P478 Deicer ..............P261 Interior.............. P477 Differential gear oil Front ............P499, P534 Ventilation grille ..........P292 Climate control system ...........
Page 577 Index Pets ..............Snowy and icy roads.......... P426 Flat tires ..............P452 Tips............P352, P421 Floor mat............... P314 Tired or sleepy ............Fluid level Winter .............. P424 Brake..............P500 Dual 7.0-inch display models........P232 Continuously variable transmission....... P499 Fog light ..............P256 Indicator light .............
Page 578 Index Fuel ............P326, P531 High beam indicator light ......... P197 Consumption indicator ........P205 High/low beam change (dimmer) ......P250 Economy hints........... P418 Hill descent control ..........P362 Filler lid and cap ..........P328 Indicator............P199 Gauge .............. P174 HomeLink .............
Page 579 Index Number plate............. P115 Front fog light ............ P198 Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF..P181 Positions ............P168 Headlight ............P198 Reminder chime..........P169 High beam ............P197 Replacement ............. P132 High beam assist ........P197, P251 Keyless access with push-button start system ... P115 Hill descent control ..........
Page 580 Index Rear side marker light ........P521 Moonroof............... P161 Rear turn signal ........P256, P519 Switch............... P161 Side turn signal ..........P543 Trunk..............P524 Turn signal..........P256, P519 New vehicle break-in driving ........P418 Vanity mirror............P304 Loading your vehicle ..........P428 Low fuel warning light..........
Page 581 Index Armrest.............. PIN code Access ........... P124 Power Folding down ............Folding mirror switch .......... P273 Head restraint adjustment ........Outlets ............. P308 Heater ............... Outside mirrors......... P271, P273 Reclining ............Rear gate ............P152 Rear view camera ..........P379 Seat ..............
Page 582 Index Tire ..............P509 Warnings.............. Wheel............... P510 Seat Wiper blade rubber ..........P511 Fabric ............... P477 Wiper blades ............P511 Front ..............Replacing bulbs ............. P518 Heater ............... Backup light ............P522 Height adjustment ..........Manual .............. Cargo area light..........P524 Dome light ............
Page 583 Index Curtain airbag ............ P100 Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator ....P197, P353 Switches ............P353 Frontal airbag ............. Snow tires............ P427, P502 Knee airbag............Snowy and icy roads..........P426 Side airbag............P100 Sonar audible alarm OFF indicator ......P201 Synthetic leather upholstery........
Page 584 Index Tires and wheels ........... P502 Light ..............P304 Tools ..............P449 Vehicle Top tether anchorages........P69, P74 Capacity weight ..........P429 Towing..............P461 Identification ............P545 All wheels on the ground ........P464 Symbols............... Flat-bed truck ............ P464 Vehicle Dynamics Control system......P358 OFF indicator light..........
Page 585 Index Washer fluid warning light ........P189 Brake system ............ P186 Charge ............. P183 Wiper and washer switches ......... P258 CHECK ENGINE ..........P182 Wiper blades ............. P512 Driver Monitoring System........P200 Wiper deicer ............P261 Engine hood open ..........P189 Winter Front passenger’s seatbelt........
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Page 592 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal) & Engine Oil Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described as follows.

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