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Subaru Outback Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 2013 Outback Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Certain accessories and equipment may not be available at the time of publication. This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Outback models. Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Getting Started 2 - 3 Instrument Panel 4 - 5 Gauges 6 - 9 Personalize 10 - 11 Controls 12 - 23 While Operating 24 - 25 Safety/In Case of Emergency 26 - 27 Additional Information 28 - 29...

  • Page 5: Remote Keyless Entry

    Remote Keyless Entry Lock/Arm • P ress to lock all doors and rear gate and activate the security alarm. • I f any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed.

  • Page 6: Heated Seats

    Seating Heated Seats 10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) (if equipped) Press the switch in the 1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height Move the switch toward the front or rear to move Move the switch toward the front or rear to move corresponding direction for the desired seat temperature.

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel...
  • Page 8 14-17 18-21 Clock Press the “+” button to advance time or the “–” button to reverse the time. Vehicles with a navigation system, please refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Navigation System.” 5 5 5 5 5...
  • Page 9 Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Trip meter Outback 2.5i Outback 2.5i Premium Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob ECO gauge Hot coolant temperature / Seatbelt warning Cold coolant temperature Front passenger High beam indicator light seatbelt warning...
  • Page 10 Multi-function display Speedometer and odometer switching knob Fuel gauge Vehicle Dynamics Hill Holder Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Turn signals Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Front fog light indicator CHECK ENGINE / light (if equipped) Malfunction indicator Headlight indicator light Tire pressure warning light Front passenger frontal airbag ON Front passenger frontal airbag OFF Low windshield washer fluid...
  • Page 11 Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer ECO gauge Outback 2.5i Limited Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Temperature gauge Trip meter and odometer Door open (if equipped) Seatbelt warning Hot coolant temperature / Front passenger Cold coolant temperature seatbelt warning...
  • Page 12 Speedometer Multi-function display switching knob Fuel gauge All-Wheel Drive (Automatic Low windshield Transmission) washer fluid Vehicle Dynamics Control/Vehicle Dynamics Hill Holder Control operation Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Turn signals CHECK ENGINE / Front fog light indicator Malfunction indicator light (if equipped) Tire pressure warning light Headlight indicator light Front passenger frontal airbag ON Front passenger frontal airbag OFF...

  • Page 13: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Column

    Personalize Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise position of the column; firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving. Power Exterior Mirrors Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror.
  • Page 14 Power Moonroof (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch to tilt the rear of the moonroof up. Press and hold the switch to lower the moonroof. Press the switch fully open the moonroof. Press the switch to close the moonroof.

  • Page 15: Light Controls

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

  • Page 16: Windshield Wipers

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

  • Page 17: Manual Climate Control

    Controls Manual Climate Control (if equipped) 1. Temperature Control Dial 3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button Rotate the temperature control dial from Press the air inlet selection button to blue for cool, to red for warm. prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment.
  • Page 18 5. Rear Window Defogger Button While in defrost mode, the air inlet Press the rear window defogger button selection and A/C will operate to turn on the defogger. The defogger automatically (although the A/C will automatically shut off after about indicator will illuminate if the button was depressed prior to or during 15 minutes.

  • Page 19: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls Automatic Climate Control Temperature is displayed digitally on the screen. Separate temperature settings (if equipped) can be adjusted for the driver’s side and 1. Automatic On and Off passenger’s side. This system automatically controls Operation in Manual Mode outlet air temperature, fan speed, air 3.
  • Page 20 4. Fan Speed Control Buttons 7. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate the Press the fan speed control buttons to select six different fan speed positions. air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning. 5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button Press the button to select the desired 8.

  • Page 21: Radio Functions

    Controls AM/FM Stereo with Single Disc CD Player (if equipped) Radio Functions 5. Seek 1. Power / Volume Control Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK” Press the power / volume control knob button to pick up the next highest or for on or off; rotate the knob to control lowest frequency.
  • Page 22 CD Player functions 14. Scan 8. Load Press the “SCAN” button to begin Insert a disc into the slot. The CD previewing the first 10 seconds will automatically be drawn in and of each track on the disc. Normal will begin play at the first track. playback will resume after all 9. Play CD tracks have been scanned. Press Press the “CD/AUX” button the “SCAN” button again to stop and playback will begin.
  • Page 23 Controls AM/FM Stereo HD Radio ® with Single Disc CD Player (if equipped) Radio Functions 1. Power / Volume Control 5. Seek Press the power / volume control knob Press the right or left arrow of the “SEEK” for on or off; rotate the knob to control button to pick up the next highest or the volume.
  • Page 24 CD Player functions 14. Scan 8. Load Press the “SCAN/A.S” button Insert a disc into the slot. The CD to begin previewing the first 10 will automatically be drawn in and seconds of each track on the will begin play at the first track. disc. Normal playback will 9. Play CD resume after all tracks have Press the “CD/AUX” button and been scanned.

  • Page 25: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    Controls Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) • P ush the switch up to • W ith any of the radio modes selected, push increase or down to the switch up or down to skip through your reduce volume. presets. In CD mode, push the switch up or down to skip forward or back a track. • T alk switch, please refer • P ress the button to select the to the “Bluetooth audio”...

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control • T o resume your speed after • T o activate the cruise control, press the canceling, push the switch button. The indicator light on the instrument to the “RES” side. panel will turn on. To deactivate cruise control, press the button again. • T o cancel the cruise control, push • P ress the accelerator pedal until the brake pedal or press the your vehicle reaches the desired “CANCEL” button. If you have speed.

  • Page 27: While Operating

    While Operating Electronic Parking Brake To apply, push the brake pedal and press the parking brake switch firmly. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate. To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 28 Paddle Shift Control Switches • Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the “D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the gear by pulling the “+” or “-” paddle shift control switch. The transmission will automatically switch back to Normal Mode. • When the selector lever is in Manual Mode, shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift control switch on the steering wheel. Pull the “-” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear. When Manual Shifting Operation Is Possible • A rrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible. • B oth arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible. • U p arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible.

  • Page 29: Safety / In Case Of Emergency

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

  • Page 30: Location Of Spare Tire And Jack

    Since all-wheel drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is necessary, it is best done by your Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service. Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2012 Subaru vehicle.

  • Page 31: Additional Information

    Subaru ownership. Log on to My.Subaru.com to access features such as: automated service history, e-mail maintenance reminders, online Owner’s Manual, warranty information, maintenance schedules and much more...

  • Page 32: Engine Oil

    Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Fuel Capacity • 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal) • W hen the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons of fuel remain. • I f you have recently fueled your vehicle, the check engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should be tightened until a click is heard).
  • Page 33 Notes...

  • Page 34: Owner Information

    DELIVERy DATE OWNER NAME OWNER NAME Owner Resources & Warranty Present the Subaru Owner’s Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in “Operation & Controls” section) Review Subaru Roadside Assistance, Owner Cards & Provide Toll-Free Number 1-800-261-2155 Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items &...

  • Page 35: Operation And Controls

    Operation & Controls Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAl & QUICK REfERENCE GUIDE OPERAtION & CONtROlS Review Master & Valet Keys Show yellow Caps & Explain Checking & Filling of Vehicle Fluids Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System & Remote Start (if equipped) Show Fuel Filler Door &...
  • Page 36 Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 MSA5B1302A Issued April 2012 Printed in USA 05/12...

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