Page 1 Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation.
Page 2 This manual describes the following vehicle types. Legacy Outback...
Page 4 “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an Before you operate your vehicle, carefully authorized SUBARU dealer in the United Read these warranties carefully. read this manual. To protect yourself and States come with the following warranties: extend the service life of your vehicle, .
Page 5: Safety Warnings
Chapter 10: Appearance care fully in order to gain a better understand- This chapter informs you how to keep your ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle SUBARU looking good. safely. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service...
Page 6: Abbreviation List
& Abbreviation list Vehicle symbols Abbreviation Meaning You may find several abbreviations in this Intermittent manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- There are some of the symbols you may Lower anchors and tethers for tions are shown in the following list. see on your vehicle.
Page 7: General Information
& Noise from under the vehicle General information pedal; and, . How fast the vehicle was traveling. NOTE & California proposition 65 You may hear a noise from under the These data can help provide a better warning vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours understanding of the circumstances in after the engine is turned off.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index...
Page 9 Engine hood (page 11-7) Illustrated index Headlight (page 3-44) & Exterior Bulb replacement (page 11-40) Front wiper (page 3-52) Moonroof (page 2-48) Roof rail with integrated crossbars and rope hook (page 8-14) Door locks (page 2-6) Outside mirrors (page 3-62) Tire pressure (page 11-27) 10) Flat tires (page 9-5) 11) Fog light (page 3-49)
Page 10 Rear window defogger (page 3-54) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-33) Towing hook (page 9-14) Trunk lid (page 2-38) Rear wiper (page 3-53) Rear gate (page 2-40) Bulb replacement (page 11-43) Tie-down holes (page 9-14) –...
Page 11 & Interior Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-35) ! Passenger compartment area Seatbelt (page 1-16) Center console (page 6-6) Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-11)
Page 12 Select lever (page 7-26) Climate control (page 4-1) Audio (page 5-1)/Navigation system (Re- fer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system) Glove box (page 6-6) Accessory power outlet (page 6-10) Cup holder (page 6-8) Electronic parking brake switch (page 7-42) X-mode switch (page 7-39) Hill Holder switch (page 7-45)
Page 13 Shift lever (page 7-23) Climate control (page 4-1) Audio (page 5-1)/Navigation system (Re- fer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system) Glove box (page 6-6) Accessory power outlet (page 6-10) Cup holder (page 6-8) Electronic parking brake switch (page 7-42) Hill Holder switch (page 7-45) MT models...
Page 14 Buttons for SUBARU STARLINK NOTE For detai ls about the SUBARU STARLINK (U.S.-spec. models only, if equipped), refer to the Owner’s Manual s u p p l e m e n t f o r t h e S U B A R U STARLINK.
Page 15 & Instrument panel Power windows (page 2-33) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-62) Combination meter (page 3-7) Audio (page 5-1/Navigation system (Re- fer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-7) Seat heater switch (page 1-9) Climate control (page 4-1) Memory switch (page 2-45) Illumination brightness control dial...
Page 16: Steering Wheel
& Steering wheel Audio control switches (page 5-63) Talk switch for voice command system (page 5-81) Cruise control (page 7-49) Shift paddle (page 7-29) Hands-free phone switches (page 5-73) Multi information display control switches (page 3-34) SRS airbag (page 1-41) Horn (page 3-63) –...
Page 17 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches Windshield wiper (page 3-50) Mist (page 3-52) Windshield washer (page 3-52) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-53) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-52) Wiper control lever (page 3-52) Light control switch (page 3-43) Front fog light switch (page 3-49) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-44) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam...
Page 18 & Combination meter Tachometer (page 3-9) ECO gauge (page 3-11) ! U.S. spec. models (type A) Speedometer (page 3-8) Temperature gauge (page 3-11) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8) Fuel gauge (page 3-10) – CONTINUED –...
Page 19 ! U.S. spec. models (type B) Tachometer (page 3-9) ECO gauge (page 3-11) Speedometer (page 3-8) Temperature gauge (page 3-11) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
Page 20 ! Except U.S. spec. models (type A) Tachometer (page 3-9) ECO gauge (page 3-11) Speedometer (page 3-8) Temperature gauge (page 3-11) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8) Fuel gauge (page 3-10) – CONTINUED –...
Page 21 ! Except U.S. spec. models (type B) Tachometer (page 3-9) ECO gauge (page 3-11) Speedometer (page 3-8) Temperature gauge (page 3-11) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lights
& Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Electronic parking High beam indicator 3-20 3-30 brake indicator light light Seatbelt warning light 3-12 Automatic headlight Hill Holder indicator 3-21 beam leveler warning 3-30 light light (if equipped) Front passenger’s 3-12...
Page 23 Mark Name Page Windshield washer fluid 3-22 warning indicator Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator (if 3-31 equipped) BSD/RCTA warning in- 3-31 dicator (if equipped) BSD/RCTA OFF indi- 3-31 cator (if equipped) Icy road surface warn- 3-31 ing screen...
Page 24 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. Furthermore, some useful function settings are available using the multi information display.
Page 25 Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page Defogger and deicer system Rear window defogger, out- Operation for 15 minutes/ Operation for 15 minutes 3-54, 3-42 side mirror defogger and Continuous operation windshield wiper deicer Map light/Dome light/Cargo Operation of map light/dome OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-4, 3-42...
Page 26: Child Safety
& Child safety . The SRS airbags deploy with Safety precautions when considerable speed and force. driving Occupants who are out of proper WARNING & Seatbelt and SRS airbag position when the SRS airbag . Never hold a child on your lap or deploys could suffer very serious in your arms while the vehicle is injuries.
Page 27 System airbag)” F1-41. with considerable speed and They could accidentally injure force and can injure or even kill themselves or others through & Engine exhaust gas (carbon children, especially if they are inadvertent operation of the ve- monoxide) not restrained or improperly re- hicle.
Page 28: Drinking And Driving
. If at any time you suspect that after taking any medications that can Please don’t drink and drive. make you drowsy or otherwise affect your exhaust fumes are entering the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If Drunken driving is one of the most vehicle, have t he probl em you have a medical condition that requires checked and corrected as soon...
Page 29: Tire Pressures
CAUTION shop. driving Your vehicle should not be modified & Tire pressures other than with genuine SUBARU CAUTION parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its Do not use a car phone/cell phone WARNING performance, safety or durability, while driving;...
Page 30 1-41 Seatbelt safety tips..........1-16 Components ............1-48 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ....1-17 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system, SRS Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking seat cushion airbag, SRS side airbag and SRS Retractor (ALR/ELR) ......... 1-17 curtain airbag ..........1-51 Seatbelt warning light and chime ......
Page 31: Front Seats
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Front seats used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt WARNING sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in .
Page 32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT.
Page 33: Manual Seat (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/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 34: Power Seat (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats & Power seat (if equipped) ! Front passenger’s seat (if backward. During forward/backward ad- justment of the seat, you cannot adjust equipped) ! Driver’s seat the seat cushion angle or seat cushion 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 35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats ! Memory function (driver’s seat — if malfunctions occur during the equipped) retrieval of the seat position, stop the retrieval of the seat position by performing any of the follow- WARNING ing procedures. . Never adjust the seat while driv- –...
Page 36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats seat position can be retrieved even if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “OFF” position. ! Retrieval of the seat position registered with access key 1. Hold the registered access key. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” 2.
Page 37: Head Restraint Adjustment
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats NOTE ! Head restraint height adjustment A chirp will sound, and the registered seat . If the registered seat position cannot position will be cleared. be retrieved after performing the pre- & Head restraint adjustment vious procedures, try the following procedures.
Page 38: Seat Heater (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater are located on the top of the seatback until automatically return to the fully upright Seat heater (if equipped) the head restraint locks. Press and hold position. Then, adjust the head restraint the release button to lower the head again to the preferred angle.
Page 39: Front Seat Heater (If Equipped)
1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater & Front seat heater (if indicators illuminate. When HIGH mode is selected, all 3 LOW, MID and HIGH mode equipped) indicators illuminate. When the OFF mode is selected, all the indicators turn off. When LOW mode is selected, the LOW Selecting “HIGH”...
Page 40: Rear Seats
1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats & Reclining the seatback Rear seats (Outback) WARNING Never stack luggage or other cargo WARNING WARNING higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and Seatbelts provide maximum re- To prevent the passenger from slid- injure passengers in the event of a straint when the occupant sits well...
Page 41: Folding Down The Rear Seatback
1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats & Folding down the rear seat- cargo area cover when you re- move out from the cargo area, cline the rear seat. back which could cause serious injury or death. . Move the front cover of the cargo .
Page 42 1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats ! Outback the seatback down. . Push the release button . Pull the release lever To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place. Make sure that it is securely locked.
Page 43: Head Restraint Adjustment
1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats & Head restraint adjustment ! Rear window side seating position that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. Both the rear window side seats and the When the seats are not occupied, lower rear center seat are equipped with head the head restraints to improve rearward...
Page 44: Armrest
1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats ! Rear center seating position extended position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibi- CAUTION lity. The head restraint is not intended to &...
Page 45: Seatbelts
1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts . Put children in the rear seat Seatbelts According to accident statistics, properly restrained at all times. children are safer when properly & Seatbelt safety tips The SRS airbag deploys with restrained in the rear seating considerable speed and force positions than in the front seat- and can injure or even kill chil-...
Page 46: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)
1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts & Emergency Locking Retrac- shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to retracted fully, the ALR mode is canceled securely place the lap belt as low as and the ELR mode is restored. tor (ELR) possible on the hips and not on the child’s The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency When securing a child restraint system on...
Page 47 1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts ! Front seatbelts possible on your hips. In a colli- sion, this spreads the force of the 1. Adjust the seat position: lap belt over stronger hip bones Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the instead of across the weaker upright position.
Page 48 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts ! Adjusting the front seat shoulder WARNING belt anchor height When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position.
Page 49 1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts catching the belt webbing in the door. 1. Push the button on the buckle. ! Rear seatbelts (except rear center 2. Have the seatbelt retracted slowly to avoid the seatbelt being tangled or seatbelt on Outback) twisted.
Page 50 1-21 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the WARNING WARNING recess of the ceiling. 1. Retrieve the connector (tongue) plate Fastening the seatbelt with the web- Be sure to fasten both tongue plates bing twisted can increase the risk or to the respective buckles.
Page 51 1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the clicks. retractor. 4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure that the “ ” mark on the connector 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on (tongue) and the “...
Page 52 1-23 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts ! Unfastening the seatbelt 2. Insert a tongue plate or other hard 3. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. pointed object into the slot in the con- You should hold the webbing end and 1.
Page 53: Seatbelt Maintenance
1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners & Seatbelt maintenance Front seatbelt pretensioners To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye The driver’s and front passenger’s seat- the belts because this could seriously belts have a seatbelt pretensioner.
Page 54 1-25 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners the belt more effectively restrains the driver SUBARU dealer. When replacing seat- – SRS seat cushion airbag for front driver. belt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. passenger* When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, .
Page 55: System Monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors use electrical test equipment on retractors, have the work performed the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner by your authorized SUBARU dealer. any circuit related to the seatbelt while the vehicle is being driven. The pretensioner and SRS airbag seatbelt pretensioners share the control systems.
Page 56: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
(LATCH)” F1-35). Child restraint systems modification Children could be endangered in an Always consult your SUBARU dealer if accident if their child restraints are not you want to install any accessory parts to properly secured in the vehicle. When your vehicle.
Page 57: Where To Place A Child Restraint System
Never let a passenger hold a child Children should be properly re- The following descriptions are SUBARU’s on his or her lap while the vehicle is strained at all times. Never allow a recommendations on where to place a moving.
Page 58 1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems chorages (bars) are provided for installing If a child restraint system is not correctly front seating positions. a child restraint system. fixed in place (for example, if a child . Do not use lower anchorages restraint system can be moved more than Some types of child restraints might not be (bars) for a seat in the center...
Page 59: Choosing A Child Restraint System
1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems system. Also it is important for you to THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CAUTION make sure that the child restraint system CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO . When you install a child restraint is compatible with the vehicle in which it THE SRS AIRBAG.
Page 60 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems ! Installing a rearward facing child restraint 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint system forward and side to side to check 5. If using the seatbelt in the ALR mode that it is firmly secured in the center of the is recommended by the manufacturer’s 1.
Page 61 1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems NOTE CAUTION When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the Store the head restraint that has ELR function of the retractor. That been removed in the trunk or cargo function is restored by retracting the area.
Page 62 1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 7. Take up the slack in the lap belt. properly functioning). 8. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function.
Page 63: Installing A Booster Seat
1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems & Installing a booster seat For additional instructions, refer to “Top CAUTION tether anchorages” F1-38. When you install a child restraint WARNING system, follow the manufacturer’s . Child restraint systems and seat- instructions supplied with it.
Page 64: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)
1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems & Installation of child restraint . Never place the shoulder belt following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. under the child’s arm or behind systems by use of lower and 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle the child’s back.
Page 65 1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems the rear seat window-side seating posi- tight and secure, the danger of your tions. For each window-side seating posi- child suffering personal injury in the tion, two lower anchorages are provided. event of an accident may be in- creased.
Page 66 1-37 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems ones) of the rear seat. creased. You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the Peel off the anchorage cover from the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate selected side of the rear seatback to the positions of the lower anchorages expose the anchorages (bars) to be used (bars).
Page 67: Top Tether Anchorages
SUBARU dealer. seat cushion, pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt.
Page 68 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems ! Tether anchorage location ! Outback installed on the back side of the rear seatback. ! Legacy ! To hook the top tether CAUTION Always raise the head restraint when mounting a child restraint system with a top tether.
Page 69 1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems ! Legacy anchorage. 5. Tighten the top tether securely. ! Outback 2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages. When installing on the window-side seating position 3. Pass the top tether between the head When installing on the rear center seat- restraint and seatback.
Page 70: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) pretensioner, refer to “Front seatbelt pre- *SRS airbag (Supplemental tensioners” F1-24. Restraint System airbag) & General precautions regard- *SRS: This stands for Supplemental Re- ing SRS airbag system straint System. This name is used be- cause the airbag system supplements the WARNING vehicle’s seatbelts.
Page 71 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) belt. They do not eliminate the seat as far from the steering airbag deployment may cause need to fasten seatbelts. It is also wheel as practical while still injuries if your head or other important to wear your seatbelt maintaining full vehicle control parts of the body are too close...
Page 72 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) It is also important to wear your front door or its internal trim. You proper operation and could be pro- seatbelt to help avoid injuries could be injured in the event of pelled inside the vehicle, causing that can result when the SRS SRS side airbag deployment.
Page 73 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) other accessory in such a loca- Before hanging clothing on the coat tion could be propelled through hooks, make sure there are no sharp the cabin with great force by the objects in the pockets.
Page 74 1-45 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) whichever is appropriate for the WARNING child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- devices (including forward facing CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT.
Page 75 1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) seat 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...
Page 76 1-47 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) get fresh air promptly. . A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas. NOTE . When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting the buyer to the applicable section in...
Page 77: Components
1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*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 Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag: near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 78 1-49 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) SRS airbag system warning light Airbag control module (including impact sensor and rollover sensor) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and...
Page 79: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags
1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
Page 80: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System, Srs
Seat cushion airbag module (driver’s system. side) Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU Seat cushion airbag module (front pas- SRS curtain airbag system that complies advanced frontal airbag system that com- senger’s side)
Page 81 Have the system inspected by your . Do not apply any strong impact . Do not use front seats with their SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS to the front passenger’s seat backward-forward position and airbag system warning light illuminates.
Page 82 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your WARNING SUBARU dealer. Do not let anyone use NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- the front passenger’s seat while you are CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT driving the vehicle to your SUBARU deal- PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE...
Page 83 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/ system to the rear seat and immediately load on the front passenger’s seat, “OFF” position. contact your SUBARU dealer for an activating the front passenger’s inspection. 2. Remove the child restraint system SRS frontal airbag even though that from the seat.
Page 84 This may small adult in the rear seat and im- result in personal injury. position. mediately contact your SUBARU dealer . Do not allow the rear seat occu- If the OFF indicator remains illuminated for an inspection. Even if the system pant to lift the front passenger’s...
Page 85: System Operation
Trebol Motors suspension or floor panel can affect the deployment. P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico operation of the SUBARU advanced air- 00910 bag system. If you have any questions, The SRS airbags can function only when 787-793-2828 the ignition switch is in the “ON”...
Page 86 1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! SUBARU advanced frontal airbag activation or deactivation condition of the not impaired. The time required from front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag detecting impact to the deflation of the...
Page 87 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! Examples of the types of acci- the visible damage done to the vehicle both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS itself. frontal airbags may be activated when the dents in which it is possible that vehicle sustains a hard impact in the the driver’s/driver’s and front ! Examples of accident in which...
Page 88 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle strikes an object, such as a ! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/ telephone pole or sign pole. driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.
Page 89 If the vehicle is damaged in an speed frontal collision. to deploy in most cases accident but the SRS frontal airbag does not deploy, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble. First impact Second impact In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the driver’s...
Page 90 The SRS seat cushion airbags are de- signed to deploy simultaneously when the SRS frontal airbags deploy. For details about the operating conditions, refer to “SUBARU advanced frontal airbag opera- tion” F1-57. The front passenger’s SRS seat cushion airbag is designed not to deploy in either of the following conditions.
Page 91 1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) force, is located in each of the following Even if a frontal collision occurs, both right for a while following deployment then locations. and left SRS curtain airbags will deploy slowly deflates.
Page 92 1-63 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ! Example of the type of accident airbag are designed to function on a one- time-only basis. in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat.
Page 93 1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in a severe side ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most impact near the front seat or the rear likely deploy seat.
Page 94 1-65 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS surface curtain airbag will deploy Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to...
Page 95 1-66 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely side-on impact. to deploy The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
Page 96 1-67 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is side-on impact. unlikely to deploy The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
Page 97: Srs Airbag System Monitors
1-68 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ary). (Only the SRS side airbag is ! Examples of the types of acci- immediately followed by another from the designed not to deploy in most cases) same direction, once the SRS side airbag dents in which the SRS side The vehicle is struck from behind.
Page 98: Srs Airbag System Servicing
– Front passenger’s side serious injury. Immediately take your vehicle to . Seatbelt pretensioner your nearest SUBARU dealer to – Driver’s side have the system checked. Unless – Front passenger’s side checked and properly repaired, the – CONTINUED –...
Page 99: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
In the following cases, contact your . To avoid accidental activation of ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air- SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. bag control module, impact sensors the system or rendering the sys- .
Page 100 Any modifications to Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on the doors create a risk of the airbag system becoming inop- your vehicle.
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Page 102 Keys and doors Unlocking ............2-23 Keys ..............Remote keyless entry system......2-23 Key number plate ..........Operating the access key........2-24 Immobilizer ............Operating the transmitter ........2-25 Certification for immobilizer system..... Replacing the battery ......... 2-26 Security indicator light ........Replacing lost transmitters ........
Page 103 Keys and doors Sun shade ............2-50 Moonroof (if equipped) ........2-48 Moonroof switches ..........2-49...
Page 104: Keys
Keys and doors/Keys & Key number plate . Driver’s door Keys . Glove box The key number is stamped on the key . Trunk lid (Legacy) NOTE number plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in For models with “keyless access with The valet key fits only the ignition switch another safe place, not in the vehicle.
Page 105: Immobilizer
Keys and doors/Immobilizer & Certification for immobilizer “Ignition switch (models without push- Immobilizer button start system)” F3-3. system . For models with “keyless access The immobilizer system is designed to CAUTION prevent an unauthorized person from with push-button start system”: starting the engine.
Page 106: Security Indicator Light
ID code, all keys that will be used are même si le brouillage est susceptible required. d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. For details about new key registration and erasing the lost key’s ID code, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Page 107: Door Locks
Keys and doors/Door locks the “ON” position. Door locks For details about the alarm system, & Locking and unlocking from refer to “Alarm system” F2-28. the outside NOTE If you unlock the driver’s door with a key (including a mechanical key) and open the door while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle’s horn sounds.
Page 108: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
Keys and doors/Door locks & Locking and unlocking from the inside WARNING Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat- belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.
Page 109: Battery Drainage Prevention Function
SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest by the battery drainage prevention func- SUBARU dealer if you would like to tion to prevent the battery from going change the setting. dead. The following interior lights are NOTE affected by this function.
Page 110: Power Door Locking Switches
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU side and the front passenger’s side doors. dealer for details. To lock the doors, press the front side of NOTE the switch.
Page 111: Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System (If Equipped)
2-10 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system . Opening the trunk (Legacy) Keyless access with push- . Starting and stopping the engine. For button start system (if detailed information, refer to “Starting and equipped) stopping engine (models with push-button start system)”...
Page 112 2-11 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system If you wear electric medical equip- ment other than an implanted pace- maker or an implanted defibrillator, before using the keyless access with push-button start system, refer to “Radio waves used for the key- less access with push-button start system”...
Page 113 Doing so may cause malfunc- cess function” F2-18. The setting can . The access key contains electro- tions. also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. nic components. Observe the – Do not leave the access key For more details, contact a SUBARU...
Page 114: Locking And Unlocking With "Keyless Access" Entry Function
. If an access key is lost, it is alization is completed. recommended that the access key be reregistered. For reregistration of an access key, contact a SUBARU dealer. . For a spare access key, contact a SUBARU dealer. . Up to 7 access keys can be regis- tered for one vehicle.
Page 115 2-14 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system the vehicle body, the keyless access functions may not operate properly. If they do not operate properly, repeat the opera- tion from further away. . If the access key is placed near the ground or in an elevated location from the ground, even if it is in the indicated operating range, the keyless access func-...
Page 116 2-15 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system ! Unlocking less equipment is used), or while talking gloved hand, the door lock may not be on a cell phone, the operating ranges may released. . If the door lock sensor is touched three be reduced, or the keyless access func- tion may not operate.
Page 117 2-16 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system ! Opening rear gate (Outback) ! Opening trunk (Legacy) ! Locking with the door lock sensor Rear gate opener button Trunk opener button Door lock sensor Carry the access key, and press the rear Carry the access key, and press the trunk gate opener button.
Page 118 For details, refer to “Keyless Entry Sys- tem” F3-42. The setting can also be ! Recovery from power saving changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult mode your SUBARU dealer for details. When one of the following operations is...
Page 119: Selecting Audible Signal Operation
Entry System” F3-42. The setting can keyless access functions under the following conditions. also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. – When the vehicle is not going to Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. be used for an extended period of...
Page 120 2-19 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system – When the keyless access func- ! By operating the driver’s door tions are not going to be used 1. Sit in the driver’s seat, and close the ! Disabling functions door.
Page 121: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
When the procedure to disable the func- tions is performed again, a chirp sound will . Canada-spec. models Access keys can be replaced at SUBARU be heard, and the functions are enabled. This device complies with Industry dealers. For more details, contact a...
Page 122: Pin Code Access (Models With "Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System")
2-21 Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with “keyless access with push–button start system”) de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage PIN Code Access (models radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage with “keyless access with est susceptible d’en compromettre le push-button start system”) fonctionnement.
Page 123: Registering A Pin Code
2-22 Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with “keyless access with push–button start system”) & Registering a PIN code ! Registration press the rear lock button eight times. For example, to register “32468” as the 6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again within ! Preparation approximately 30 seconds after the buz- PIN code, perform the following proce-...
Page 124: Unlocking
2-23 Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system the registered PIN code will be deleted. buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes Remote keyless entry system You cannot unlock the doors by PIN are entered five times continuously. If Code Access until a new code is this occurs, you cannot unlock the CAUTION registered.
Page 125: Operating The Access Key
2-24 Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system & Operating the access key key is used as the transmitter for the If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk remote keyless entry system. For models lid) is not fully closed, the following will NOTE without “keyless access with push-button occur to alert you that the doors (or the...
Page 126: Operating The Transmitter
2-25 Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system & Operating the transmitter ! Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Press and hold the trunk lid opener button NOTE ! Vehicle finder function to open the trunk lid.
Page 127: Replacing The Battery
To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC” doors and the rear gate (Outback), briefly can be customized by a SUBARU dealer. press the unlock/disarm button a second button once. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Page 128: Replacing Lost Transmitters
(s). Operation is subject to the following ity reasons. For details, contact your two conditions: (1) this device may not SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters cause interference, and (2) this device programmed into the remote keyless entry must accept any interference, including system.
Page 129: Alarm System
(Outback) are deactivated as the fac- alarms when triggered. The alarm system helps to protect your tory setting. A SUBARU dealer can . The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30 vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn activate the system. Contact your sounds and the hazard warning flashers seconds.
Page 130: If You Have Accidentally Triggered The Alarm System
. When arming the system, if any of – Doors (including the rear gate/ change done by your SUBARU dealer. the doors or the rear gate/trunk lid is trunk lid) are unlocked using the & If you have accidentally trig-...
Page 131 2-30 Keys and doors/Alarm system position (models with “keyless access with than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear push-button start system”). gate (Outback)) will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the hazard warning 3. Open the doors and get out of the flashers will flash once, and the security vehicle.
Page 132 2-31 Keys and doors/Alarm system ! To arm the system using the key- 5. Close the doors (and the rear gate (Outback)) but leave only the driver’s door less access function (if equipped) or the front passenger’s door open. 1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped) 2.
Page 133: Disarming The System
2-32 Keys and doors/Alarm system & Tripped sensor identification NOTE system will automatically arm and doors For models with “keyless access with will automatically lock. The security indicator light flashes when & Disarming the system push-button start system”, if the ac- the alarm system has been triggered.
Page 134: Child Safety Locks
Windows the hazard warning flashers, both lasting approximately 30 seconds. WARNING WARNING If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation. Always turn the child safety locks to To avoid serious personal injury the “LOCK”...
Page 135: Power Window Operation By Driver
2-34 Keys and doors/Windows & Power window operation by NOTE ! Operating the driver’s/front pas- driver senger’s window If you continue to hold the AUTO switch in the down position after the ! Driver’s side power window window has been fully opened, the switches circuit breaker may activate for a short time and the window may not operate.
Page 136 2-35 Keys and doors/Windows ! Anti-entrapment function operate. The window can be raised by tial enough object trapped between the pulling up on the switch several times window and the window frame, it auto- until the window is fully closed. matically moves down slightly and stops.
Page 137: Power Window Operation By Passengers
2-36 Keys and doors/Windows & Power window operation by ! Locking the passengers’ windows ! Operating the front passenger’s passengers window ! Passenger’s side power window switches Lock Unlock Automatically open/close (if equipped) Open/close To lock: Press the lock switch. When the lock To open: Each passenger window can be controlled switch is in the lock position, the passen-...
Page 138: Initialization Of Power Window
2-37 Keys and doors/Windows & Initialization of power win- ! Operating the rear passenger’s window will close as long as the switch is held. windows For some models, this switch also has a If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected due one-touch auto up function that allows the to situations such as battery or fuse window to be closed fully without holding...
Page 139: Trunk Lid (Legacy)
2-38 Keys and doors/Trunk lid (Legacy) & To open and close the trunk & To open the trunk lid from Trunk lid (Legacy) lid from outside inside The trunk lid can be opened using the WARNING keyless access function or remote keyless .
Page 140: Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle
2-39 Keys and doors/Trunk lid (Legacy) & Internal trunk lid release ! Inspection WARNING handle Perform the following steps at least twice Never allow any child to get in the a year to check the release handle for The internal trunk lid release handle is a trunk and play with the release correct operation.
Page 141: Keys And Doors
. Power door locking switch: Refer to and/or handle base is cracked, contact “Power door locking switches” F2-9. your SUBARU dealer. . Keyless access with the push-button start system (if equipped): Refer to “Key- less access with push-button start system”...
Page 142: Power Rear Gate (If Equipped)
2-41 Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback) & Power rear gate (if equipped) 2. Press and hold the rear gate opener pull it down holding the handle. button. The rear gate will open slightly. WARNING 3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly. WARNING .
Page 143 . Do not install any accessories pressed repeatedly while the power . Before leaving the vehicle, al- other than genuine SUBARU rear gate is operating, the system may ways remove the key from the parts on the rear gate. If the...
Page 144 2-43 Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback) ! Operation by the button on the To close the rear gate: instrument panel Press and hold the power rear gate button. Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
Page 145 2-44 Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback) NOTE ! Operation by the buttons on the twice. rear gate To open the power rear gate manually, To stop the rear gate midway: press and hold the rear gate opener To open the rear gate: Briefly press the power rear gate button button when the rear gate is closed.
Page 146: Memory Function
2-45 Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback) To close the rear gate: beep, beep). ! Manual operation NOTE Using the power rear gate operation is recommended. Manual operation will require physical effort. The power rear gate can open and close manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate” F2- ! Memory function Memory switch status ON status...
Page 147 2-46 Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback) ! Reverse function more from the completely closed posi- tion. WARNING Retrieval of the rear gate height: . Do not let parts of your body get To open the rear gate and stop it at the caught when operating the re- registered height, perform the following verse function.
Page 148 When opening the rear gate: The rear SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU memory function. gate will automatically close. dealer for details.
Page 149 . If the moonroof does not close, moonroof. we recommend that you have the . Before leaving the vehicle, al- system checked by a SUBARU ways remove the key from the dealer. ignition switch for safety (models without “keyless access with The moonroof has both tilting and sliding push-button start system”) and...
Page 150: Moonroof Switches
2-49 Keys and doors/Moonroof & Moonroof switches NOTE switch to close the moonroof. One-touch operation does not take To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- ! Tilting moonroof place when the moonroof is lowered. way position while opening or closing it, Press the switch continuously to lower momentarily press the front side or rear the moonroof.
Page 151: Sun Shade
2-50 Keys and doors/Moonroof & Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.
Page 152: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF Ignition switch (models without push- indicators ............3-14 button start system)......... CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction LOCK..............indicator light ..........3-15 ACC..............Charge warning light.......... 3-15 ON..............Oil pressure warning light ........3-15 START ..............
Page 153 Instruments and controls Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light Headlight flasher ..........3-46 (models with HID headlights) ......3-30 Daytime running light system......3-46 Headlight indicator light ........3-31 Headlight beam leveler (models with HID Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) ..3-31 headlights) ............
Page 154: Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push–button start system) Ignition switch (models with- long time with the ignition switch in the against your knees or hands while “ON” or “ACC” position can cause the you are driving, it could turn the out push-button start sys- ignition switch from the “ON”...
Page 155: Acc
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push–button start system) NOTE while turning it (all models) and the select contains an immobilizer transponder. lever is in the “P” position (CVT models). . The key is near or touching another The engine may not start in the follow- transmitter.
Page 156: Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models With Push-Button Start System)
Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system) – On the floor Push-button ignition switch – Inside the glove box (models with push-button – Inside the door trim pocket start system) – On the rear seat – On the rear shelf (Legacy) &...
Page 157: Switching Power
Orange audio and ac- inspected at a SUBARU dealer. cessory power . If the vehicle was left in the hot outlet. sun for a long time, the surface of Orange...
Page 158: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher left and right. Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges ! Battery drainage prevention func- NOTE tion Liquid crystal displays are used in When the push-button ignition switch is left in the “ACC” or “ON” position for some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter.
Page 159: Canceling The Function For Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning On The Ignition Switch
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Odometer NOTE This sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the ignition switch to start the engine. This is not a malfunction. & Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch It is possible to activate or deactivate the...
Page 160: Double Trip Meter
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Double trip meter To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pressing the trip reset switch and keep the switch pressed for more than 2 seconds. CAUTION To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator...
Page 161: Fuel Gauge
3-10 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges “OFF” or “ACC” position, the fuel gauge NOTE to protect the engine from overrev- shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains ving. The engine will resume run- fuel. ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
Page 162: Temperature Gauge
3-11 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges & Temperature gauge efficiency as shown in the following chart. CAUTION Needle position If the pointer exceeds the normal Displayed unit “+” side “-” side operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Better Poorer Refer to “Engine overheating”...
Page 163: Warning And Indicator Lights
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a OFF indicator light burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. : CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer Malfunction indicator light for repair.
Page 164 – At speeds lower than approxi- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to mately 9 mph (15 km/h) tion.
Page 165: Srs Airbag System
For details about the operating condi- system. status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal tions of SRS seat cushion airbag, refer airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- . Flashing or flickering of the warn- to “SRS seat cushion airbag operation” vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
Page 166: Oil Pressure Warning Light
You should have your vehicle If you have recently refueled your vehicle, checked by an authorized SUBARU deal- CAUTION the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning er immediately.
Page 167: Engine Low Oil Level Warning Indicator
SUBARU dealer. light turns off. As an added safety feature, your vehicle ! Transmission control system warn-...
Page 168 Low tire pres- and it is the driver’s responsibility to your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as sure warning light will illuminate maintain correct tire pressure, even if possible.
Page 169: Abs Warning Light
ABS repaired at the first Have your vehicle towed to the . The warning light illuminates right available opportunity by your nearest SUBARU dealer for re- after the engine is started but turns off SUBARU dealer. pair. immediately, remaining off.
Page 170 If the fluid brake is frequently applied and re- level is below the “MIN” mark in the the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the leased. However, the electronic parking system inspected. reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have...
Page 171: Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light
Drive carefully to the tires to prevent the vehicle from nearest SUBARU dealer and have the ! Parking brake indicator m o v i n g a n d c o n t a c t y o u r system inspected.
Page 172: Hill Holder Indicator Light
3-21 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights ! Parking brake apply inhibit warn- tioning. contact your SUBARU dealer. – The indicator light turns off when the electronic parking brake is re- The light illuminates when the Hill Holder The electronic parking brake indicator light leased.
Page 173: Door Open Indicator
Drive carefully to all four tires are the same diameter the nearest SUBARU dealer and When any of the doors, the rear gate and whether any of the tires has a...
Page 174: Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
. The warning light illuminates right quently, that may result in a malfunc- have your vehicle checked at a tion of the power steering control SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- after the engine is started but turns off system. ble.
Page 175: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light
SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU ing condition. Have your vehicle checked dealer for details. indicator of the keyless ac- at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. cess with push-button start WARNING . The light does not turn off even after...
Page 176 3-25 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights NOTE . Even when the access key is within the operating ranges inside the vehicle, the access key warning for engine start may be provided depending on the status of the access key and the environmental conditions.
Page 177 3-26 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Operation indicator Inside warning Outside warning on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch Switch the push-button ignition switch to The driver’s door was opened while the “OFF”, or close the driver’s door. push-button ignition switch is “ACC”...
Page 178 3-27 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Operation indicator Inside warning Outside warning on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch Access key warning for engine start: Carry the access key, and press the push- The push-button ignition switch was pressed —...
Page 179 Inside warning Outside warning on push-button Status Action chime chime ignition switch System malfunction warning: Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and — Ding Flashes in orange A malfunction was detected in the power have the vehicle inspected. system or steering lock.
Page 180: Security Indicator Light
! Immobilizer system immobilizer system may be malfunction- – when the ignition switch is in the ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer “ON” position. The security indicator light starts blinking immediately. in the following conditions.
Page 181: Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator
Position Indicator Settings (MT models)” F3-41. time, do not drive at high speed and have your vehicle inspected at a & SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- Turn signal indicator ble. lights These lights show the operation of the turn &...
Page 182: Headlight Indicator Light
& Hill descent control unless the outside temperature has your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU indicator (if equipped) increased to 418F (58C) or higher. dealer as soon as possible. This indicator appears while the hill &...
Page 183: Information Display
“ACC” or “ON” NOTE position. Clock Your SUBARU dealer can change the To adjust the time shown by the clock, Climate control mode indicators settings of activating/deactivating the press the “+” button or the “−” button. If...
Page 184: Climate Control Mode Indicators
3-33 Instruments and controls/Information display & Climate control mode indica- & Outside temperature indica- tors Models with automatic climate control system Set temperature indicator (driver’s side) Models with manual climate control sys- U.S. spec. models Set temperature indicator (front passen- Except U.S.
Page 185: Multi Information Display
3-34 Instruments and controls/Multi information display to “Select lever/gear position indicator” Multi information display F3-30.) Telltale screen (refer to “Telltale screen” F3-38.) WARNING Odometer (refer to “Odometer” F3-8.)/ double trip meter (refer to “Double trip meter” F3-9.) Always pay adequate attention to safe driving when operating the multi information display while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 186: Welcome Screen And Good-Bye Screen
3-35 Instruments and controls/Multi information display & Warning screen as vehicle information, warning informa- screen is displayed. . Once the welcome screen appears, tion, etc., they will interrupt the current screen, and appear on the display accom- it takes a certain period of time to panied by a beep.
Page 187: Basic Screens
3-36 Instruments and controls/Multi information display & Basic screens Average fuel consumption screen: Current fuel consumption screen: By operating the “ ” or “ ” switch on the steering wheel, you can change the screen that is always displayed. Default screen: : Fuel consumption : Fuel consumption : Driving range on remaining fuel...
Page 188 3-37 Instruments and controls/Multi information display Driving information screen: Digital speed screen: Multi Media Link screen (while selecting the destination) (models with genuine SUBARU navigation system): : Journey time This screen displays the current vehicle speed. : Journey distance This screen displays the journey time (the...
Page 189: Telltale Screen
3-38 Instruments and controls/Multi information display & Telltale screen & Menu screens Mark Name Page Pull and hold the “ /SET” switch to enter the menu screens when all of the following Door open indicator 3-22 conditions are satisfied. . The vehicle has been completely Engine low oil level 3-16 stopped.
Page 190 3-39 Instruments and controls/Multi information display The menu list is as follows. Second menu First menu Third menu Settings Screen Settings Welcome Screen ON (with sound) — ON (without sound) — Good-bye Screen ON/OFF — Gauge Initial Movement ON/OFF Gear Position Indicator Settings ON/OFF —...
Page 191 3-40 Instruments and controls/Multi information display Second menu First menu Third menu Settings Vehicle Setting Keyless Entry System ON/OFF Audible Signal ON/OFF Hazard Warning Flasher *1 *2 Driver Door Only, All Driver Door Unlock *1 *2 *3 Rear Gate Only, All Rear Gate Unlock —...
Page 192 3-41 Instruments and controls/Multi information display After entering the “EyeSight” menu, select ! Screen Settings ! Units one of the following menus. After entering the “Screen Settings” menu, You can select the displayed units of the select one of the following menus. ! Warning Volume distance, vehicle speed and volume.
Page 193 3-42 Instruments and controls/Multi information display . Driver Door Unlock (models with ! BSD/RCTA (if equipped) automatic shut-off mode. “keyless access with push-button start After entering the “BSD/RCTA” menu, ! Interior Light system”): select the “Warning Volume” menu. You The setting for the period of time in which The door unlock selection function is can set the volume of the warning buzzer the interior lights remain on (OFF delay...
Page 194: Light Control Switch
3-43 Instruments and controls/Light control switch to customize the operation period. Select Light control switch Regardless of the position of the light “Off” to deactivate the welcome lighting control switch, the illuminated lights are function when approaching. turned off when the key is removed from CAUTION the ignition switch.
Page 195: Headlights
. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/ the multi information display. For details, off headlights refer to “Auto Headlights” F3-42. Also, the setting can be changed by a SUBARU When approaching: dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for While the welcome lighting function is To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on details.
Page 196 “Welcome Lighting” F3-42 activated, the low beam headlights will remain illuminated even when either of the For models with the genuine SUBARU naviga- following operation is done. tion system, you can change the setting by . The push-button ignition switch is using the navigation system.
Page 197: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
3-46 Instruments and controls/Light control switch & High/low beam change & Headlight flasher & Daytime running light system (dimmer) WARNING The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “...
Page 198: Headlight Beam Leveler (Models With Hid Headlights)
3-47 Instruments and controls/Headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights) . While the hazard warning flasher is Headlight beam leveler Turn signal lever on, the high beam headlights turn off. (models with HID headlights) The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights.
Page 199: One-Touch Lane Changer
“LOCK”/“OFF” position. changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. & Auto dimmer cancel function When the ambient light is bright, the...
Page 200: Front Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)
3-49 Instruments and controls/Front fog light switch Front fog light switch will turn on if all of the following conditions are met. (if equipped) . The light control switch is in the “ ” position . The light control switch is in the “AUTO”...
Page 201: Wiper And Washer
3-50 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer ! Steering responsive fog lights OFF ! Steering responsive fog lights OFF Wiper and washer switch indicator WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster.
Page 202 In road film. Operate the windshield areas where water freezes in washer for at least 1 second so that winter, use SUBARU Windshield – CONTINUED –...
Page 203: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
3-52 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer & Windshield wiper and washer ! Windshield washer For a single wipe of the wipers, push the lever up. The wipers operate until you switches release the lever. The wiper operates only when the ignition ! Wiper intermittent time control switch is in the “ON”...
Page 204: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Outback)
. Other models: Operational eration) ! Rear wiper This setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob dealer for details. switch upward. To turn the wiper off, return the knob CAUTION switch to the “...
Page 205: Defogger And Deicer
3-54 Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer Defogger and deicer vated only when the ignition switch is in gate. Doing so may damage the rear the “ON” position. wiper when it operates. ! Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob switch upward to the “...
Page 206 3-55 Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer shield wiper blades have been deiced snow, remove the snow so that the completely before that time, press the windshield wiper deicer works effec- control switch to turn them off. If defrost- tively. . While the defogger and deicer sys- ing, defogging or deicing is not complete, you have to press the control switch to tem is in the continuous operation...
Page 207: Mirrors
3-56 Instruments and controls/Mirrors & Auto-dimming mirror/com- Mirrors dimming function is on, the LED indicator will illuminate. pass with HomeLink ® Even with the mirror in the automatic equipped) Always check that the inside and outside dimming mode, the mirror surface turns mirrors are properly adjusted before you bright if the transmission is shifted into start driving.
Page 208 3-57 Instruments and controls/Mirrors ! Photosensors ! Compass zone adjustment ! Compass calibration 1. If a “C” is displayed in the compass window, the compass needs to be cali- brated. 2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction.
Page 209 3-58 Instruments and controls/Mirrors www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- including interference that may cause age door opener that lacks the 3515. undesired operation of the device. safety stop and reverse feature as required by applicable safety . U.S.-spec. models NOTE standards. A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, Le présent appareil est conforme aux FCC ID: NZLPZLHL4...
Page 210 3-59 Instruments and controls/Mirrors . It is recommended that you insert a NOTE new battery in the hand-held transmit- Some gate operators and garage door ter of a device to ensure correct openers may require you to replace programming. this programming step 4 with proce- dures in “Programming for entrance ! Garage door opener program- gates and garage door openers in...
Page 211 3-60 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE ! Programming rolling-code-pro- refer to your garage door opener’s instruc- tion manual. tected garage door openers in Some garage door openers may re- quire you to do the above press-hold- the U.S.A. release sequence a third time to com- If your garage door opener has a rolling plete the programming.
Page 212 3-61 Instruments and controls/Mirrors 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly begins to flash slowly (after approximately and then rapidly after several seconds, 20 seconds), position the hand-held trans- release both buttons. mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink 7.
Page 213: Outside Mirrors
3-62 Instruments and controls/Mirrors & 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 changing lanes.
Page 214: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
3-63 Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Horn WARNING . Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driv- ing. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. . If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position, adjust the steering wheel again.
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Page 216: Climate Control
Climate control Ventilator control..........Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ............Center ventilators..........Side ventilators ........... Cleaning ventilator grille ........Efficient cooling after parking in direct Rear ventilators (if equipped)....... sunlight ............. Climate control panel.......... Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant Type A ..............
Page 217: Ventilator Control
Climate control/Ventilator control & Side ventilators & Rear ventilators (if equipped) Ventilator control & Center ventilators Open Open Close Close Open Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. Close To open the ventilator, turn the side grille To open the ventilator, turn the rear grille open/close wheel upward to the “...
Page 218: Climate Control Panel
Climate control/Climate control panel Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan Climate control panel speed control” F4-8.) “A/C” button (Refer to “Air conditioner & Type A control” F4-8.) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to “Airflow mode selection” F4-6.) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air inlet selection”...
Page 219: Type B
Climate control/Climate control panel & Type B Temperature control dial (Refer to “Tem- perature control” F4-7.) “AUTO” button (Refer to “Automatic climate control system (type B)” F4-5.) “OFF” button (Refer to “Automatic cli- mate control system (type B)” F4-5.) “A/C” button (Refer to “Air conditioner control”...
Page 220: Automatic Climate Control System (Type B)
Climate control/Automatic climate control system (type B) & Temperature sensors NOTE Automatic climate control If you operate any of the buttons on the system (type B) control panel other than the “OFF” button, rear window defogger button NOTE and temperature control buttons during .
Page 221: Manual Climate Control
Climate control/Manual climate control and become damaged, the system may Manual climate control not be able to control the interior tempera- & Airflow mode selection ture correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precau- Select the preferred airflow mode by tions: pressing the airflow mode selection button –...
Page 222: Temperature Control
Climate control/Manual climate control & Temperature control the instrument panel and some through windshield defroster outlets (A small Turn the temperature control dial over a amount of air flows to the windshield and range from the blue side (cool) to red side both side windows to prevent fogging.) (warm) to regulate the temperature of airflow from the air outlets.
Page 223: Fan Speed Control
Climate control/Manual climate control . The air conditioner will turn on. passenger’s side dial to set the front work properly. passenger’s side temperature. While the MAX A/C mode is selected, & Air inlet selection When the “DUAL” mode is canceled: performing the following operation returns the system to the setting that had been Set the desired temperature by turning the...
Page 224: Defrosting
Climate control/Defrosting Defrosting Operating tips for heater and WARNING air conditioner Continued operation in the ON posi- Select the desired “ ” mode or “ ” mode & Cleaning ventilator grille tion may fog up the windows. Switch to defrost or dehumidify the windshield to the OFF position as soon as the and front door windows by performing the outside dusty condition clears.
Page 225: Lubrication Oil Circulation In The Refrigerant Circuit
Have your filter checked the off-season to circulate its oil. upgrade. or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine & Checking air conditioning & Refrigerant for your climate SUBARU air filter kit.
Page 226: Replacing An Air Filter
4-11 Climate control/Air filtration system mance if not properly maintained. doing this, be careful not to damage the hinge. & Replacing an air filter 1. Remove the glove box. (1) Open the glove box. (3) Push both sides of the glove box inward to unlock the stoppers and then pull down the glove box as far as it will 2.
Page 227 4-12 Climate control/Air filtration system dust on the air cleaner from falling to the inside of its housing. (1) Pull the air filter approximately 3.9 inches (10 cm) first. (2) Gently push the near side of the air filter down. (3) Pull out the air filter.
Page 228 Registering/connecting a Bluetooth phone ..5-73 Base display audio set (if equipped) ....Using the phone switch/microphone....5-73 SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus audio set (U.S. spec. models only, if equipped) ....How to change the hands-free phone system ..5-73 Tips for operating the audio/visual system ...
Page 229: Antenna
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- CAUTION sives to clean the inner surface of . Always consult your SUBARU the window on which the antenna is printed. Doing so may damage the dealer before installing a citizen antenna printed on the window.
Page 230 Audio/Audio set . Some functions may not be avail- able depending on the market and specifications of your vehicle. . The images shown in this Owner’s Manual are sample images. The actual images may vary depending on the market and specifications of your ve- hicle.
Page 231: Base Display Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio/Audio set & Base display audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. . Power and audio controls: refer to “Basic operation” F5-18. . STARLINK (if equipped): refer to “STARLINK”...
Page 232 Audio/Audio set NOTE HD Radio Technology (if equipped) should be included as feature in the base display audio set. This display audio set is referred to as follows. . U.S. customers: STARLINK Multi- media . Canadian customers: 6.2-inch infotain- ment system –...
Page 233: Subaru Starlink
The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” models only, if equipped) position. For details about how to use the SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus audio set, refer to the 2016 Legacy/Outback SUBARU STARLINK...
Page 234: Tips For Operating The Audio/Visual System
Audio/Audio set & Tips for operating the audio/ ! AM from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions visual system Fading: AM broadcasts are reflected by change constantly as the vehicle moves. the upper atmosphere — especially at CAUTION night.
Page 235 Audio/Audio set ! CD player and disc . This CD player is intended for use with 4.7 in. (12 cm) discs only. Audio CDs . Extremely high temperatures can keep the CD player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning system to cool the inside of the vehicle before using the .
Page 236 Audio/Audio set CAUTION . Do not use special shaped, trans- parent/translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the illustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player, or it may be impossi- ble to eject the disc. .
Page 237 5-10 Audio/Audio set lens of the unit. Made for . It may not be possible to play discs . iPod touch (5th generation)* . iPod touch (4th generation) recorded on a personal computer depend- ing on the application settings and the .
Page 238 5-11 Audio/Audio set ! File information Corresponding bit rates (Audio) and playback errors, use the appropriate file extension. Compatible compressed files (Audio) File type Bit rate (kbps) . This system can play only the first session when using multi-session compa- MP3 files: Item DISC...
Page 239 5-12 Audio/Audio set . M3u playlists are not compatible with ! ID3 tag the audio device. . This is a method of embedding track- . MP3i (MP3 interactive) and MP3PRO related information in an MP3 file. This formats are not compatible with the audio embedded information can include the device.
Page 240 5-13 Audio/Audio set . Level 2: The file name can have up to ! AAC 31 characters (including the separation . AAC is short for Advanced Audio mark “.” and file extension). Each folder Coding and refers to an audio compres- must contain fewer than 8 hierarchies.
Page 241: Error Messages
“No audio file” iPod This indicates that there is no audio file in the connected iPod. “Unplayable file” This indicates that the accessed file cannot play back. NOTE If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer.
Page 242: Basic Information Before Use
5-15 Audio/Audio set & Basic information before use ! Touch screen gestures Operations are performed by touching the touch screen directly with your finger. WARNING Operation method Outline Main use When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, always apply the Touch parking brake for safety.
Page 243 5-16 Audio/Audio set ! Touch screen operation ! Entering letters and numbers/list Function screen operation This system is operated mainly by the & Delete a character/number entered keys on the screen. ! Entering letters and numbers into the window. When a screen key is touched, a beep When entering the Bluetooth device name sounds.
Page 244 5-17 Audio/Audio set ! Initial screen ! Connecting and disconnecting a USB memory/portable device When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the initial screen will be The USB port and the AUX jack are displayed and the system will begin located as shown in the following illustra- operating.
Page 245: Basic Operation
5-18 Audio/Audio set ! Turning the system on and off ! Selecting an audio source only the first two connected devices will be recognized. 1. Press the AUDIO/TUNE knob. & Basic operation This section describes some of the basic features of the audio/visual system. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem.
Page 246: Unit Settings
5-19 Audio/Audio set NOTE the sound quality settings. Refer to Item Function “Sound settings” F5-20. . If the audio control screen appears, select the “Source” key on the audio . Display settings: Select to the Select to display the main AUDIO screen of the audio source that set the screen settings.
Page 247: Sound Settings
5-20 Audio/Audio set ! General settings ! Bluetooth settings ! Sound settings Touch the tab for the audio unit basic Touch the tab to set Bluetooth. Touch the tab to set the sound quality. settings. Item Function Item Function Item Function BT De- Balance/...
Page 248 5-21 Audio/Audio set Refer to the following table for the adjustment range of each audio setting item and Item Function default value. Select to pick-up vocal sound Vocal Im- signal from the sound data, and age Con- Item Step Default adjust it to right/left or front/rear.
Page 249 5-22 Audio/Audio set . Vocal image setting ! “Balance/Fader” 1. Select the “Vocal Image Control” key. A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is important for good quality audio program listening.
Page 250 5-23 Audio/Audio set ! “Speed Volume Control” ! “Graphic Equalizer” The system adjusts to the optimum You can adjust the sound quality by volume and tone quality according to increasing/decreasing the gain for each vehicle speed to compensate for in- frequency range.
Page 251 5-24 Audio/Audio set ! “Sound Restorer” You can play compressed audio data with a sound quality that is close to the original sound. Select the “ON” or “OFF” key by the right side key of the “Sound Restorer” key. ! “Virtual Bass” ! “Vocal Image Control”...
Page 252 5-25 Audio/Audio set ! Display settings screen without polarized sunglasses. . If the screen is set to “Day” mode Touch the tab to set display. with the headlight switch turned on, this condition is memorized even with the engine turned off. ! How to adjust the rear view image In the camera display, the brightness, tint,...
Page 253: Starlink (If Equipped)
5-26 Audio/Audio set & STARLINK (if equipped) ! STARLINK settings (if equipped) Touch the tab to change the STARLINK The STARLINK function allows the system settings. to link with a smartphone using Bluetooth. ! How to use STARLINK 1. Connect to the audio system. Use a USB port for an iPhone or iPod touch and Bluetooth for Android devices.
Page 254 5-27 Audio/Audio set NOTE activated. . You can also switch to aha or . The error screen will be displayed Pandora (if equipped) from the APPS while using STARLINK due to one of screen. the following possible reasons. – When your smartphone has no ! APPS main screen service or the Bluetooth communi- cation is not possible.
Page 255: Am/Fm Radio
5-28 Audio/Audio set & AM/FM radio Function ! Control screen and audio panel Turn to adjust volume. & Press to turn the audio system on/ off. Turn to step up/down frequencies. Turn to move up/down the list. Also, the knob can be used to enter &...
Page 256 5-29 Audio/Audio set . The radio automatically blends to an ! Selecting a station from the list (if HD Radio signal (if equipped) in AM or equipped) FM where available. A station list can be displayed. ! How to change the source 1.
Page 257 5-30 Audio/Audio set ! Radio settings displayed. on the screen. You can access a URL by reading the QR code using a smartphone, You can perform various radio settings. etc. 1. Touch the tab. 2. Select the desired item from the ! Delete bookmark from the list following table.
Page 258 5-31 Audio/Audio set AM and FM broadcast sound quality is FM stations can provide additional digital- now crystal clear, with AM sound quality only audio programming on HD2/HD3 that virtually matches FM quality of the Channels. past, and FM broadcasts that have near ! Available HD Radio technology (if CD-level sound quality.
Page 259 5-32 Audio/Audio set . Turn on the power of the iPod if it is select the desired multicast channel. not turned on. . Once an iPod is connected, the NOTE music tag moves from the radio into . HD Radio stations can be preset.
Page 260 5-33 Audio/Audio set NOTE In addition, the following messages appear. . The tag information can not be Display Message Contents preserved while scanning or caching the radio station. If there is not enough memory in the digital “Tag storage full” .
Page 261 5-34 Audio/Audio set . Visual information related to content being played on your HD Radio receiver, such as Album Art, historical photographs, still art from live broadcasts, among other related content.
Page 262: Troubleshooting Guide
5-35 Audio/Audio set ! Troubleshooting guide Experience Cause Action Mismatch of time alignment - a user may hear The radio stations analog and digital volume is None, radio broadcast issue. A user can contact a short period of programming replayed or an not properly aligned or the station is in ballgame the radio station.
Page 263 5-36 Audio/Audio set Experience Cause Action When the status is changed to acquiring digital When the system determined that the SPS data because the reception condition of SPS station could not be received while receiving The “HD Channel is unavailable” caution station has improved.
Page 264: Siriusxm Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
5-37 Audio/Audio set & SiriusXM Satellite Radio (if ! Control screen and audio panel equipped) ! SiriusXM Data Service Data service information, which is com- prised of traffic information and weather information, can be received via the SiriusXM Radio. To receive the data service information in the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service is necessary.
Page 265 5-38 Audio/Audio set Function & Return to the playback display. Audio panel Function Turn to adjust volume. & Press to turn the audio system on/ off. Press to display the sound setting & screen. Refer to “Unit settings” F5- Turn right to step up channels and turn left to step down channels.
Page 266 5-39 Audio/Audio set ! How to subscribe to SiriusXM Sa- . U.S. customers: WARNING tellite Radio Visit www.siriusxm.com or call . SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in 1-866-635-2349 — Legal Disclaimers and Warn- the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM .
Page 267 5-40 Audio/Audio set ! How to change the source NOTE XM and all related marks and logos Select the “Sirius XM” key on the source . SiriusXM Satellite Services — De- are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio select screen. Refer to “Selecting an audio Inc.
Page 268 5-41 Audio/Audio set ! Presetting a channel ! Selecting a channel from the list 1. The presets list is displayed via either 1. The categories list is displayed via of the following procedures. either of the following procedures. . When you touch the .
Page 269 5-42 Audio/Audio set ! Direct Tune In addition, the following messages appear. 1. A channel input screen is displayed Display Message Contents when you touch the tab. An update to your SiriusXM subscription has “Subscription Update” been received by the SiriusXM tuner. Touch “Press OK to Continue”...
Page 270 5-43 Audio/Audio set ! SXM setting 1. An option menu screen is displayed when you touch the tab on the lower left side of the screen. The “Options” screen will appear. Password input screen Lock channel selection screen 3. When the input password is approved, 4.
Page 271: Aha Tm By Harman
5-44 Audio/Audio set In this chapter, iPhone and iPod touch or Android devices will be referred to as a smartphone. WARNING Do not connect or operate the smartphone while driving. Doing so may result in loss of control of your vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury.
Page 272 5-45 Audio/Audio set ! Control screen and panel Function & Select to display the nearby list. Control screen (main screen and station screen) Function Function The track pauses when pressed during & playback and plays back when touched & Select to display the audio source during pause.
Page 273 5-46 Audio/Audio set NOTE . For safety reasons, certain func- tions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. . In order to maximize signal recep- tion, performance and precision of the smartphone, please ensure the smart- phone is placed as close to the system as possible, while ensuring it is stowed and secure while driving.
Page 274 5-47 Audio/Audio set – Outside wireless communication device. downloaded to your smartphone. . When connecting the device via . A current account with a wireless range, such as some countryside areas Bluetooth, the communication speed content service provider. – Where the wireless communica- may become slower than via USB.
Page 275 5-48 Audio/Audio set . For Android device users ! About the supported devices provider for additional information. . Ability of this product to access This system supports the following de- Android OS Specification Profile connected content is subject to change vices.
Page 276 5-49 Audio/Audio set NOTE ! Using aha application necting an Android device: Refer to “Registering/connecting Bluetooth ® . The following operations are not 1. When the top screen is displayed, device” F5-66. available on this system. Perform these touch the station key. operations on the smartphone.
Page 277: Pandora ® (If Equipped)
5-50 Audio/Audio set & Pandora ® (if equipped) peratures inside the vehicle may damage the smartphone. Pandora is an application for a smart- . Do not push down on or apply phone. This can automatically select and unnecessary pressure to the play recommended tracks.
Page 278 5-51 Audio/Audio set ! Control screen and audio panel Function & Press to skip to the next track/cover art. ! Connecting a smartphone Connect the iPhone/iPod touch to the USB port or connect the Android device by using Bluetooth connection (SPP and A2DP profile).
Page 279 5-52 Audio/Audio set NOTE ! Station list ! Store the station When starting-up Pandora, there are You can select, add or delete a station. You can register a station. some smartphone models for which When the tab is touched on the main 1.
Page 280 5-53 Audio/Audio set & CD Function ! Control screen and audio panel Press to display the sound setting & screen. Refer to “Unit settings” F5- Press to select a track/file. & Press and hold to fast forward/re- wind. NOTE . Depending on the compression data format of the inserted CD, some keys may not be displayed on the screen.
Page 281 5-54 Audio/Audio set ! Loading a disc ! Unloading a disc ! Select play mode Press the eject button to remove the disc. The play mode settings display will appear CAUTION when play mode key is touched. Select the preferred play mode from the following Never try to disassemble the audio items.
Page 282: Usb Memory
5-55 Audio/Audio set & USB memory ! Control screen and audio panel Audio files on the USB memory can be played. WARNING Do not operate the player’s controls or connect the USB memory while driving. Doing so may result in losing control of your vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury.
Page 283: Ipod
5-56 Audio/Audio set ! Connecting a USB device & iPod ! Select play mode You can connect a USB device to the The play mode settings display will appear Audio files on the iPod can be played. vehicle USB port. Refer to “Connecting when play mode key is touched.
Page 284 5-57 Audio/Audio set NOTE ! Control screen and audio panel . When an iPod is connected using a genuine USB cable, the iPod starts charging its battery. . When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will resume playing from the same point it was last used.
Page 285: Bluetooth Audio
5-58 Audio/Audio set ! iPod settings & Bluetooth audio ! How to change the source You can choose the following items from The iPod operation screen can be The Bluetooth audio system enables the list screen after touching the reached by the following methods: users to enjoy listening to music that is on the screen.
Page 286 5-59 Audio/Audio set . Before using Bluetooth devices, ! Control screen and audio panel users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac re- synchronization therapy-pace- makers or implantable cardiover- ter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its opera- tion under the influence of radio waves.
Page 287 5-60 Audio/Audio set NOTE . Bluetooth device information is re- NOTE . Depending on the Bluetooth device gistered when the Bluetooth device is Depending on the type of portable connected to the Bluetooth audio sys- that is connected to the system, the player connected, some functions tem.
Page 288: Aux
5-61 Audio/Audio set terminal. Icon Function . Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the Return to the control screen. portable audio device or its term- inal. NOTE If the connected device does not sup- port the group repeat mode, the group functions are not available.
Page 289 5-62 Audio/Audio set ! Control screen and audio panel ! Connecting a portable audio device You can connect a portable audio device to the vehicle AUX jack. Refer to “Con- necting and disconnecting a USB mem- ory/portable device” F5-17. ! How to change the source The AUX operation screen can be reached by the following methods: .
Page 290: Steering Switches For Audio
5-63 Audio/Steering switches for audio Steering switches for audio Some parts of the audio/visual system can be adjusted using the switches on the steering wheel. + − switch switch Mute/Enter switch Back switch List switch Source switch – CONTINUED –...
Page 291: Audio
5-64 Audio/Steering switches for audio . +/− switch Mode Operation Function Press Volume up/down Except list screen Press and hold Volume up/down continuously List screen Press Move cursor up/down “+” switch is thumb up/“−” switch is thumb down Pandora main screen (if equipped) Press and hold switch Mode...
Page 292 5-65 Audio/Steering switches for audio . Mute/Enter switch Mode Operation Function Except list screen Press Audio ON/OFF List screen Press Select cursor entry CD, USB, iPod, BT audio, Pandora (if equipped), aha Press Pause or play back Mute or cancel mute AM/FM radio, AUX, SiriusXM (if equipped) Press .
Page 293: Bluetooth Settings
5-66 ® Audio/Bluetooth settings ® tab and then the “SET- Bluetooth settings driving. 3. Touch the TINGS” screen will appear. ! Registering a Bluetooth phone for the first time WARNING To use the hands-free system, it is necessary to register a Bluetooth phone Be sure to park the vehicle in a safe with the system.
Page 294 5-67 ® Audio/Bluetooth settings . For details about operating the Blue- Bluetooth audio. 1. Display the “BT Devices Connection” tooth device, see the manual that screen. Refer to “Registering a Bluetooth comes with it. . To cancel the registration, touch the phone for the first time”...
Page 295 . For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for details. Outside of the USA customers, contact your local dealer to arrange a demonstration in order to confirm whether or not the device can be paired with the vehicle.
Page 296: Setting Bluetooth Details
5-69 ® Audio/Bluetooth settings & Setting Bluetooth details tooth is set to off or when the connec- Function tion cannot be made with the device. ! BT Devices Connection screen This shows the status of the device & connection profile. (The icon illuminates 1.
Page 297 “Set” key. Display the Bluetooth device name of ! “In-Car-Device setting” screen the in-vehicle equipment. The default & name is “SUBARU BT”, which can be NOTE The Bluetooth settings can be confirmed changed by selecting it and entering and changed.
Page 298: Hands-Free Phone System
5-71 Audio/Hands–free phone system . When using the hands free function . Before using Bluetooth devices, Hands-free phone system and other Bluetooth functions at the users of any electrical medical same time, the following problems may device other than implantable The hands-free system enables calls to be occur: cardiac pacemakers, cardiac re-...
Page 299: Control Screen
5-72 Audio/Hands–free phone system & Control screen pointed towards the microphone. Function – The sound of the air conditioning Open the “Incoming Calls” screen. & fan is loud. Refer to “By incoming calls” F5-74. – There is a negative effect on Open the “Outgoing Calls”...
Page 300: Registering/Connecting A Bluetooth Phone
5-73 Audio/Hands–free phone system & Registering/connecting a & Using the phone switch/mi- Bluetooth phone crophone . Steering switch To use the hands-free system for cell phones, it is necessary to register a cell By pressing the steering switch, a call can phone with the system.
Page 301 5-74 Audio/Hands–free phone system Refer to “Voice command system” F5- Function Delete all incoming call history data. & ! By incoming calls The “Delete All” key is disabled when there is no incoming call history. On the phone (menu) screen, select the “Incoming Calls”...
Page 302 5-75 Audio/Hands–free phone system ! By outgoing calls When you select an item in the history list contact data. on the “Outgoing Calls” screen, the out- On the phone (menu) screen, select the going call screen opens. “Outgoing Calls” key to open the “Out- going Calls”...
Page 303 5-76 Audio/Hands–free phone system ! Delete contacts Function Function When the “Delete All” key is selected, all & Open a list of contacts that starts with Switch the screen to the phone contact data downloaded into the in- the selected character. This key is (menu) screen.
Page 304: Receiving A Call
5-77 Audio/Hands–free phone system . The ! Outgoing screen , and keys are disabled Function on the outgoing call screen. Put the incoming call on hold. This & Receiving a call function may not work on some cell & phone models. This function is the same as pressing the on hook switch ! Incoming calls on the steering wheel for a short...
Page 305: Talking On The Phone
5-78 Audio/Hands–free phone system ! By off/on hook switch Function When you receive a call, you can also Open the “Options” screen. Refer to & answer it by pressing the off hook switch “Phone volume settings” F5-79. on the steering switch. To end a call, press Mute your voice to the other party.
Page 306: Phone Settings
5-79 Audio/Hands–free phone system ! Phone volume settings by operating the cell phone directly. Function . Transferring methods and opera- The call and ringtone volume can be Adjust the ringtone volume. The “−” tions will be different depending on adjusted. A ringtone can be selected. key lowers the volume, and the “+”...
Page 307 5-80 Audio/Hands–free phone system system” F5-73. NOTE . To cancel this function, select the “Cancel” key. 2. Touch the “Contacts” key, and then If your cell phone is neither PBAP nor select the “Download Contacts” key. OPP compatible, the contacts cannot 3.
Page 308: Voice Command System
5-81 Audio/Voice command system transferring contact data. Voice command system Action Function Start the voice com- Press The voice command system enables the mand system. audio, hands-free phone system, etc. to Cancel voice recogni- Press and hold be operated using voice commands. tion.
Page 309: Voice Command System Operation
5-82 Audio/Voice command system & Voice command system op- open. – Passengers are talking while eration voice commands are spoken. 1. Press the talk switch on the steering – The air conditioning speed is set wheel. high. After the voice command top screen has –...
Page 310 5-83 Audio/Voice command system “Yes” or “No” . 4. Say “Call” or press the off hook switch steering wheel and try again. . The notations used in the com- . When the system recognizes multi- on the steering wheel. mands are as follows. ple names from the contacts list, a –...
Page 311: Command List
5-84 Audio/Voice command system & Command list ! Casual speech recognization ! Basic command Due to natural language speech recogni- Recognizable voice commands and their Voice command Function tion technology, this system enables re- actions are shown below. cognition of a command when spoken Go back one hierar- NOTE naturally.
Page 312 5-85 Audio/Voice command system ! Commands for Pandora ! Commands for changing the audio ! Commands for hands-free phone mode Voice command Function Voice command Function Voice command Function Mark “Like” flag Dial Number ? <0-9, Like +, *, #> ? Change Change to AM Switch to AM mode Mark “Dislike”...
Page 313 5-86 Audio/Voice command system ! Commands for AM/FM control Voice command Function Voice command Function Category ? Next Plays from the start of Voice command Function Folder Up (page), Previous the next folder Displays the category (page), <1-5> ? Next Tunes in the higher list screen Seek Up...
Page 314 5-87 Audio/Voice command system ! Commands for Bluetooth audio Voice command Function control Repeat All Repeat all tracks Shuffle ? Shuffle Voice command Function Select a random play Track, Shuffle Album, mode Pause Pause play Shuffle OFF Track Up Select the next track Shuffle Track Shuffle all tracks Select the current...
Page 315: What To Do If
Cell This phone system For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for details. Outside of the The connected device may not be a USA customers, contact your local dealer to — compatible Bluetooth cell phone. arrange a demonstration in order to confirm...
Page 316 5-89 Audio/What to do if... When registering/connecting a cell phone Page Symptom Likely cause Solution Cell This phone system An incorrect passcode was entered — Enter the correct passcode on the cell phone. on the cell phone. The registration operation has not Complete the registration operation on the cell —...
Page 317 Cell This phone system For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for details. Outside of the The profile version of the connected cell USA customers, contact your local dealer to — phone may not be compatible with arrange a demonstration in order to confirm Phonebook data cannot be trans- transferring phonebook data.
Page 318 5-91 Audio/What to do if... In other situations Page Symptom Likely cause Solution Cell This phone system The cell phone is not close enough to — — Bring the cell phone closer to this system. this system. Turn the cell phone off, remove and reinstall —...
Page 319: Appendix
5-92 Audio/Appendix Appendix http://www.clarion.com/us/en/support/in- dex.html & Certification . iPod & Certification for the Hands- . Bluetooth free system “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” The Bluetooth word mark and logo are This device complies with Part 15 of FCC mean that an electronic accessory has registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Rules and Industry Canada licence-ex-...
Page 320: Certification For Mexico Models
5-93 Audio/Appendix & Certification for Mexico mod- very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). . IFETEL RCPCLPF14-250 Clarion PF-3547 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites . IFETEL RCPCLPF14-253 d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé...
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Page 322 Interior equipment Interior light ............Shopping bag hook ........... 6-14 Dome light ............Legacy .............. 6-14 Map light............. Outback ............6-14 Cargo area light (Outback)........Convenient grip (Outback) ........ 6-14 OFF delay timer ..........Floor mat ............6-15 Sun visors ............Cargo area cover (Outback –...
Page 323: Interior Light
Interior equipment/Interior light & Map light Interior light DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto- matically when any of the doors (for Outback, including the rear gate) is CAUTION opened. Several seconds after all of the doors (including the rear gate) are closed, the dome light gradually turns off.
Page 324: Cargo Area Light (Outback)
DOOR Door interlock switch The door interlock switch has the following positions. *: For details about the SUBARU STARLINK (U.S.-spec. models only, if equipped), refer to OFF: The map lights do not illuminate The cargo area light switch has the the Owner’s Manual supplement for the...
Page 325: Off Delay Timer
(OFF delay timer) can following conditions. be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con- . after the ignition switch is turned to the tact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, “LOCK”/“OFF”...
Page 326: Vanity Mirror With Light
Interior equipment/Sun visors & Vanity mirror with light CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closed while the car is being driven to avoid being blinded by glare. With the sun visor positioned over the side CAUTION window, you can slide the sun visor toward the rear to prevent glare through Do not slide the sun visor over the the gap between the sun visor and center...
Page 327: Storage Compartment
Interior equipment/Storage compartment & Glove box & Center console Storage compartment The center console box provides a sto- rage space. CAUTION . Always keep the storage com- partment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident.
Page 328: Overhead Console
Interior equipment/Storage compartment & Overhead console & Pocket Pen holder Card holder To open the console, push on the lid lightly CAUTION When the lid inside the center console is and it will automatically open. removed, you can use the center console .
Page 329: Cup Holder
Interior equipment/Cup holder ! CVT models Cup holder CAUTION Do not put a large size cup, bottle or CAUTION can against the bottle stopper. Otherwise, the beverage could spill Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, while driving and, if the beverage is if hot, might burn you and/or your hot, it could burn you and/or your passengers.
Page 330: Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
Interior equipment/Bottle holders & Rear passenger’s cup holder Bottle holders 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 331: Accessory Power Outlets
6-10 Interior equipment/Accessory power outlets trim can be used to hold beverage bottles Accessory power outlets and other items. Power outlet in the cargo area (Outback) Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate control, in the center Power outlet below the climate control console and in the cargo area.
Page 332 6-11 Interior equipment/Accessory power outlets tight for the accessory power CAUTION outlet, this can result in a poor . Do not attempt to use a cigarette contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit lighter in the accessory power properly.
Page 333: Ashtray (If Equipped)
6-12 Interior equipment/Ashtray power outlet in the center console to be Ashtray (if equipped) used. Pass the cord of the electrical appliance through this gap. CAUTION . Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.
Page 334: Coat Hook
6-13 Interior equipment/Coat hook Coat hook WARNING Do not place hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deployment of the SRS curtain airbags, they could cause serious injuries by coming off the coat hooks and being thrown through the cabin or by preventing correct airbag deployment.
Page 335: Shopping Bag Hook
6-14 Interior equipment/Shopping bag hook & Outback Shopping bag hook Convenient grip (Outback) CAUTION CAUTION . Do not hang items on the con- Do not hang items on the shopping venient grip that weigh 6 lbs (3 bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or kg) or more.
Page 336: Floor Mat
. Be sure to use a genuine SUBARU floor mat designed with grommets in the correct loca- tions. . Make sure that the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and is correctly secured on its retaining pins.
Page 337: Interior Equipment
6-16 Interior equipment/Cargo area cover (Outback – if equipped) Cargo area cover (Outback – if equipped) The cargo area cover is provided for covering the cargo area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo.
Page 338: To Install The
6-17 Interior equipment/Cargo area cover (Outback – if equipped) & To remove the cover housing CAUTION 1. Rewind the cover. . Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover. Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
Page 339: Stowage Of The Cargo Area Cover
6-18 Interior equipment/Cargo area cover (Outback – if equipped) & Stowage of the cargo area 2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook toward the front. (provided on the back of the lid) on the cover rear edge of the roof. The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor.
Page 340: To Take Out The Stowed Cover Housing
6-19 Interior equipment/Convenient tie–down hooks (Outback) & To take out the stowed cover & To install the cover housing Convenient tie-down hooks housing (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.
Page 341: Under-Floor Storage Compartment
6-20 Interior equipment/Under–floor storage compartment storing recesses. Under-floor storage compart- ment The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle up.
Page 342: Rear View Camera
. When replacing the fuse, be sure rear view camera immediately. Outback Contact your SUBARU dealer to use a fuse with the specified for an inspection. Continued use rating. Use of a fuse with a...
Page 343: How To Use The Rear View Camera
However, this is not a . If the rear view camera is used for malfunction. SUBARU navigation system, the image a long time while the engine is . The image of the rear view camera of the rear view camera has priority...
Page 344: Viewing Range On The Screen
6-23 Interior equipment/Rear view camera & Viewing range on the screen Image from camera Range of view The area from the rear end of the bumper Range of view can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the bumper and areas just under the bumper cannot be viewed.
Page 345: Help Line
6-24 Interior equipment/Rear view camera & Help line tion cannot be seen on the screen. CAUTION The help line (distance marker and vehicle CAUTION . When moving backward, always width line) is a guide to help you realize check the back with your eyes the actual distance from the screen.
Page 346 6-25 Interior equipment/Rear view camera ! Difference between screen and ac- ! Feature of distance marker ! When there is a downward slope tual road at the back The distance markers show the distance for a level road when the vehicle is not loaded.
Page 347 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 348 Starting and operating Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the Fuel ..............vehicle ............7-20 Fuel requirements ..........Service mode (models without “keyless access Fuel filler lid and cap........... with push-button start system”) ....... 7-20 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Remote transmitter program (models without Preparing to drive ..........
Page 349 Starting and operating To turn off the cruise control......7-51 X-mode (Outback CVT models)......7-38 To change the cruising speed ......7-51 To activate/deactivate the X-mode....... 7-39 Cruise control indicator ........7-53 Hill descent control function ....... 7-39 Cruise control set indicator ........ 7-53 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if BSD/RCTA (if equipped) ........
Page 350: Fuel
Using a gasoline with a lower octane SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is optimize engine and emission control rating can cause persistent and heavy determined that the condition is caused system performance with gasoline that knocking, which can damage the engine.
Page 351: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap
. Fuel system damage or driveability which are designed to reduce vehicle problems which result from the use of emissions. SUBARU approves the use of improper fuel are not covered under the reformulated gasoline. SUBARU Limited Warranty.
Page 352 Starting and operating/Fuel left. Do not remove the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pres- sure and spray out of the fuel filler neck, especially in hot weather. If you hear a hissing sound while you are removing the cap, wait for the sound to stop and then slowly open the cap to prevent fuel from spraying out and creating a fire hazard.
Page 353 SUBARU Limited Warranty. door (lid) is located on the right side of Make sure that the cap is tightened . Always use a genuine SUBARU until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage the vehicle. fuel filler cap. If you use the .
Page 354: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)
OBDII system. place your SUBARU AWD vehicle . The inspection of the OBDII system on a two-wheel dynamometer. consists of a visual operational check of Otherwise, serious transmission the “CHECK ENGINE”...
Page 355: Preparing To Drive
2. Check the appearance and condition OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT testing program. When properly used, this of the tires. Also check tires for proper equipment should not damage a SUBARU READY” is greater than one. If the inflation. AWD vehicle.
Page 356: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push–button ignition switch) ! General precautions when starting Starting and stopping the CAUTION engine engine (models without Trapping small animals in the cool- push-button ignition switch) ing fan and belts of the engine may WARNING result in a malfunction.
Page 357 (4) If the engine still refuses to start, warning and indicator lights. Refer to to start the engine depending on the contact your nearest SUBARU dealer “Warning and indicator lights” F3-12. fuel and the usage condition (repeated for assistance.
Page 358: Stopping The Engine
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” out “keyless access with (4) If the engine still refuses to start, position and check the operation of the contact your nearest SUBARU dealer push-button start system”) warning and indicator lights. Refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F3-12.
Page 359: Starting And Operating
& Safety precautions function. Immediately contact your nearest 6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” SUBARU dealer. Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-10. position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. & Operating range for push- 7.
Page 360 10 seconds and after starting the engine, the starter a malfunction with the vehicle. stops automatically. Contact a SUBARU dealer imme- . When the push-button ignition diately. switch is pressed while depressing . If the indicator on the push-...
Page 361: Stopping Engine
NOTE 3. Press the push-button ignition switch. SUBARU dealer immediately. . While pressing the select lever but- The engine will stop, and the power will be ton in, the indicator on the push-button switched off.
Page 362: Steering Lock (Models With "Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System")
. Do not remote start a vehicle in There may be a malfunction in the steering lock function. Immediately con- an enclosed environment (e.g. tact your nearest SUBARU dealer. closed garage). Prolonged opera- tion of a motor vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful build-up of Carbon Monoxide.
Page 363: Models With "Keyless Access With Push-Button
7-16 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) & Models with “keyless access . The select lever is in the “P” position. you to start the engine from outside the . All doors including the rear gate are vehicle. In addition, the remote engine with push-button start sys- start system can activate the heater or air closed.
Page 364: Models Without "Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System
To change the time until the engine parking lights flash once. automatically stops, contact your NOTE SUBARU dealer. However, local laws While the engine is idling via the remote All vehicle doors (including rear gate/ and regulations may prohibit changing...
Page 365 7-18 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) ! Remote start operation - fob con- start system will power off and then firmation . The security alarm is triggered attempt to start the engine 3 additional Your remote engine starter fob is a times.
Page 366 7-19 Starting and operating/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 367: Entering The Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
7-20 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) & Entering the vehicle while it models with “keyless access with push- To engage or disengage service mode: button start system”, press the push- is running via remote start 1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle button ignition switch while depressing doors and the rear gate/trunk lid.
Page 368: System Maintenance
7-21 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) . Be careful not to allow children to event that a transmitter is lost, stolen, eight transmitters). damaged or additional transmitters are touch the battery and any re- 8. The system will exit the transmitter desired (the system will accept up to eight learn mode if the key is turned to the moved parts;...
Page 369 7-22 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) (battery “+” should be pointed away from the transmitter circuit board on the bat- tery). 4. Carefully snap the case halves back together, reinstall the phillips screw and test the remote engine start system. NOTE .
Page 370: Manual Transmission
7-23 Starting and operating/Manual transmission Manual transmission WARNING . Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these condi- tions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.
Page 371: Driving Tips
7-24 Starting and operating/Manual transmission enter the red area if these speeds are transmission components. Shift up mph (km/h) exceeded. When it is necessary to reduce vehicle 1st to 2nd 15 (24) With the exception of cases where sudden speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, acceleration is required, the vehicle 2nd to 3rd 25 (40)
Page 372: Continuously Variable Transmission
7-25 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission into the “R” position or vice Continuously variable trans- condition of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle versa until the vehicle has com- mission continues to be driven for a while. pletely stopped.
Page 373: Select Lever
7-26 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission & Select lever ! P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine. In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely. When you park the vehicle, first apply the parking brake, then shift into the “P”...
Page 374: Shift Lock Function
7-27 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission ! D (Drive) NOTE ! N (Neutral) This position is for normal driving. The The transmission may downshift, de- This position is for restarting a stalled transmission shifts automatically and con- pending on the way the accelerator engine.
Page 375 7-28 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission may not be moved to the “P” position after SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon a period of time. Therefore, move the as possible. select lever to the “P” position with the If the select lever does not move after...
Page 376: Selection Of Manual Mode
Con- selected gear in the 1st-to-6th gear range. tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection The upshift and downshift indicators show as soon as possible. when a gearshift is possible. When the upshift indicator “...
Page 377: Driving Tips
7-30 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission shift paddle behind the steering wheel. warning light turns off. CAUTION & Driving tips Do not place or hang anything on the shift paddles. Doing so may . On a road surface where there is a risk result in accidental gear shifting.
Page 378: Power Steering
Starting and operating/Power steering Power steering assist limitation to occur too fre- wheel is operated. Drive carefully to quently, this may result in a malfunc- the nearest SUBARU dealer and tion of the power steering control have the vehicle inspected immedi- system. ately.
Page 379: Braking
7-32 Starting and operating/Braking ! Brake assist system Braking a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually & Braking tips reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the WARNING road to a safe place. Do not be overconfident about the WARNING &...
Page 380: Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
& ABS warning light from the disc brakes while braking, im- . When you feel the ABS operating, Refer to “ABS warning light” F3-18. mediately have your vehicle inspected by you should maintain constant the nearest SUBARU dealer. brake pedal pressure. Do not...
Page 381: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System
The EBD system is an integral part of the The EBD system may be malfunctioning. ABS and uses some of the ABS compo- Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU nents to perform its function of optimizing dealer and have the system inspected.
Page 382: Vehicle Dynamics Control System
7-35 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. Vehicle Dynamics Control namics Control is no guarantee that full vehicle control will be system WARNING maintained at all times and under all conditions, its activation . Driving with the brake system...
Page 383: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
7-36 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system sideways during steering operations. Acti- snow tires or winter tires flat tire. With a temporary . Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics vation of this function is indicated by spare tire, the effectiveness flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control Control system will cause operation of of the Vehicle Dynamics Con- operation indicator light.
Page 384: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Switch
7-37 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system & Vehicle Dynamics Control light turns off. again, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and restart the OFF switch You should not deactivate the Vehicle engine. Dynamics Control system except under .
Page 385: Starting And Operating
When tremely steep downhill, frozen, SUBARU dealer. the hill descent control indicator muddy or sandy roads. Failure disappears, the hill descent con- .
Page 386: To Activate/Deactivate The X-Mode
7-39 Starting and operating/X–mode (Outback CVT models) . Hill descent control function: (40 km/h) or more while the X-mode is activated, a buzzer will sound once and Using the hill descent control function, you the X-mode will be deactivated. can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed .
Page 387: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)
7-40 Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ! Hill descent control indicator The function will operate when the vehicle Tire pressure monitoring speed is less than approximately 12 mph system (TPMS) (if equipped) (20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less than approximately 10%.
Page 388 (32 km/h) to start the TPMS lant is used, contact your nearest light illuminates while driving, rechecking of the tire inflation SUBARU dealer or other qualified never brake suddenly. Instead, pressures. If the tire pressures service shop as soon as possi- perform the following procedure.
Page 389: Parking Your Vehicle
7-42 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle & Electronic parking brake 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 390 7-43 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle shifted into the “P” position, prevent the vehicle from moving and contact your SUBARU deal- you must release shift lock. Refer to “Shift lock function” F7-27. . If the electronic parking brake is – Use tire stops under the tires...
Page 391 SUBARU – If the brakes are extremely hot. matically released when the accelera- dealer and have your SUBARU dealer – If the car is parked on a steep tor pedal is depressed. release the parking brake.
Page 392 7-45 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle ! Hill Holder function warning light turns on. . When the hill holder activates on a The electronic parking brake system has a Hill Holder function. If the Hill Holder slope, the electronic parking brake is function is activated, the parking brake engaged.
Page 393 7-46 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle ! Emergency brake ! Hill Holder indicator light To deactivate: Press the Hill Holder switch again. CAUTION Deactivate the Hill Holder function under the following conditions. Use the emergency brake only in . When towing a trailer case of an emergency.
Page 394: Parking Tips
Immediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system, the brake system When parking on a hill, always turn the warning light turns on.
Page 395: Hill Start Assist System (Mt Models)
7-48 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system (MT models) Hill start assist system (MT assist system when the brake pedal is released. The driver is therefore able to models) start the vehicle the same way as on a level grade, just using the clutch and accelerator pedal.
Page 396: To Activate/Deactivate The Hill Start Assist System
7-49 Starting and operating/Cruise control Cruise control When using the Hill start assist system, a NOTE braking effect may be felt even after the brake pedal has been released. However, For models with EyeSight system: this braking effect should disappear once Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple- the clutch pedal is released.
Page 397: To Set Cruise Control
7-50 Starting and operating/Cruise control & To set cruise control nation meter will appear. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Cruise control set indicator When setting the displayed unit as Cruise control main button “MPH”.
Page 398: To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control
7-51 Starting and operating/Cruise control & To turn off the cruise control maintain the previous cruising speed. brake will no longer work. This could result in an accident. & To temporarily cancel the There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: cruise control The cruise control set indicator in the...
Page 399 7-52 Starting and operating/Cruise control When setting the displayed unit as is set and the vehicle will keep running at When setting the displayed unit as “MPH”: “km/h”: that speed without depressing the accel- erator pedal. The set speed can be increased 1 mph The set speed can be decreased 1 km/h each time by pressing the “RES/SET”...
Page 400: Cruise Control Indicator
7-53 Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA & Cruise control indicator BSD/RCTA (if equipped) operate at all even when a vehicle is present in a neighboring lane or Refer to “Cruise control indicator” F3-30. approaching from either side. The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with &...
Page 401 7-54 Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA ! Blind Spot Detection (BSD) ! Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ! Lane Change Assist (LCA) Operating range Operating range Operating range The system notifies the driver of vehicles The system notifies the driver of another The system notifies the driver of vehicles existing in the blind area.
Page 402: System Operation
6 mph (10 km/h) (except when reversing). for a prolonged time, have the system . The shift lever/select lever is in the “R” inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon position (when reversing). The detection area of the radar sensors as possible.
Page 403: Bsd/Rcta Approach Indicator Light/Warning Buzzer
7-56 Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA & BSD/RCTA approach indica- – When the temperature around the radar may not reflect (vehicles the radar sensors becomes extre- with lower body height such as a tor light/warning buzzer mely low trailer with no cargo and sports When the BSD/RCTA is active, the BSD/ –...
Page 404 7-57 Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA ! BSD/RCTA approach warning buz- warn the driver of dangers. When rever- when making turns at an intersection) – When there is a difference in height sing the vehicle, the indicator light flashes zer (only when reversing) when the system detects a vehicle ap- between your lane and the neighbor- A warning buzzer sounds along with...
Page 405: Bsd/Rcta Warning Indicator
BSD/RCTA ap- played for a prolonged time, have the Once these conditions are corrected, the system inspected at a SUBARU dealer. proach indicator light may flash and the system will recover from the temporary warning buzzer may sound.
Page 406: Bsd/Rcta Off Switch
This indicator appears when a malfunction – When running the engine and occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU making the wheels rotate while dealer and have the system inspected. lifting up the vehicle .
Page 407: Certification For The Bsd/Rcta
7-60 Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA & Handling of radar sensors terminal or fuse replacement, after the cause interference, and (2) this device battery is reconnected, the BSD/RCTA must accept any interference, including will be activated. interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. &...
Page 408 SUBARU dealer for inspection. . Do not disassemble the radar sensors. NOTE If the radar sensors require repair or replacement, or the bumper area around the radar sensors requires repair, paintwork or replacement, con- tact your SUBARU dealer for assis- tance.
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Page 410: Driving Tips
Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first Rocking the vehicle ........... 8-12 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........Loading your vehicle......... 8-12 Fuel economy hints ..........Vehicle capacity weight........8-13 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).... and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......
Page 411: New Vehicle Break-In Driving - The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
Driving tips/New vehicle break–in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) New vehicle break-in driving Fuel economy hints Engine exhaust gas (carbon – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 monoxide) The following suggestions will help to save your fuel. WARNING .
Page 412: Catalytic Converter
Driving tips/Catalytic converter Catalytic converter exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have t he probl em checked and corrected as soon WARNING as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive . Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive only with all windows fully open. or park the vehicle anywhere .
Page 413: Periodic Inspections
Driving tips/Periodic inspections your vehicle checked and repaired by an Periodic inspections Driving in foreign countries authorized SUBARU dealer. . Do not apply undercoating or rust To keep your vehicle in the best condition When planning to use your vehicle in...
Page 414: Driving Tips For Awd Vehicles
By shifting power between the front and (s), all four tires must be the rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also It also may be dangerous and same for the following items. provide added traction during accelera-...
Page 415: Off Road Driving
Off road driving under warranty. If you do take your There is little difference in handling, SUBARU off road, you should review the however, during extremely sharp turns or common sense precautions in the next WARNING sudden braking.
Page 416 But please keep in mind that an AWD and completely through the stream. The all times. When driving off-road, you will SUBARU is a passenger car and is water should be shallow enough that it not have the benefit of marked traffic neither a conventional off-road vehicle does not reach the vehicle’s undercar-...
Page 417: Winter Driving
Driving tips/Winter driving avoid spinning the wheels when trying to Winter driving SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- free the vehicle. tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% & Operation during cold . When the road surface is extremely surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-...
Page 418 If your SUBARU is not going to be used left parked during a snowstorm, Clear away ice and snow that has for an extended period, it is best to have...
Page 419: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads
8-10 Driving tips/Winter driving & Driving on snowy and icy vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts leading to loss of vehicle control. to stick on the surface of the windshield roads despite wiper operation, use the defroster An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-...
Page 420: Corrosion Protection
8-11 Driving tips/Winter driving Your vehicle is equipped with “all season (g) Brand (tread pattern) CAUTION tires” which are designed to provide an (h) Degrees of wear adequate measure of traction, handling During high-speed driving, non- and braking performance in year-round freezing type wiper blades may not For items (a) to (d), you must driving.
Page 421: Tire Chains
8-12 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle & Tire chains cause you are using a traction device 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 Never allow passengers to ride on a snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel-...
Page 422: Vehicle Capacity Weight
8-13 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle & Vehicle capacity weight . Do not place anything on the rear possible. shelf behind the rear seatback . When you carry something inside (Legacy) or the extended cargo the vehicle, secure it whenever a r e a c o v e r ( O u t b a c k – i f you can to prevent it from being equipped).
Page 423: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Do not use replacement tires with a lower and be used together with the Certification label load range than the originals because they genuine SUBARU carrying at- may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita- tachment. The bars must never The certification label attached to the tions.
Page 424 Own- roof may be damaged. driving characteristics. Drive carefully, er’s Manual of a genuine SUBARU carry- avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and ing attachment. Place the heaviest load at abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly increased.
Page 425 8-16 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle 1. Pull out the integrated crossbars from 3. Install the bars into the holders. 2. Undo the cap of the roof rail holder by the roof rail holders by pulling up the using the torque wrench. 4.
Page 426 8-17 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle torque is approximately 8.9 + 2.2 lbf·ft (12 + 3.0 N·m, 1.2 + 0.3 kgf·m). 4. Pull out the crossbar from the roof rail 2. Pull out the crossbars from the roof rail holder by pulling up the cover. holders by pulling up the covers.
Page 427: Trailer Hitch (Outback - If Equipped)
8-18 Driving tips/Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) Trailer hitch (Outback — if CAUTION equipped) . When you use the rope hooks, always secure the rope at all four WARNING hook points. . Do not tighten the rope exces- . Never exceed the maximum sively.
Page 428: Connecting A Trailer
8-19 Driving tips/Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) & Connecting a trailer the hitch receiver, the trailer could get loose and create a 1. Remove the receiver cover from the traffic safety hazard. hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball .
Page 429: If Not Towing A Trailer
8-20 Driving tips/Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) watercraft. WARNING & If not towing a trailer Do not connect safety chains to any . Remove the ball mount from the hitch part of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks. receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube.
Page 430: Trailer Towing (Legacy)
Seek the advice of apply to vehicle damage or malfunction gine, transmission, differential, wheel your SUBARU dealer to assist you in caused by trailer towing. bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles purchasing a hitch and other necessary (1,600 km) of driving.
Page 431 8-22 Driving tips/Trailer towing (Outback) 3.6 L models total weight. Conditions Maximum total trailer weight . Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and tongue load. Make sure the When towing a trailer with brakes.
Page 432 GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehi- cle. The front and rear GAWR of your vehicle that are set by SUBARU are also shown on the certification label. To check both GVWR and GAWR and to...
Page 433 8-24 Driving tips/Trailer towing (Outback) NOTE ! Tongue load For vehicles with trailer brakes, the trailer tongue load exceeds 200 lbs (90 kg) when calculated at 8% of the maximum total trailer weight. Even in this case, the maximum value is 200 lbs (90 kg).
Page 434: Trailer Hitches
8-25 Driving tips/Trailer towing (Outback) & Trailer Hitches genuine SUBARU trailer hitch. A genuine brake system. Please ask your SUBARU SUBARU hitch is available from your dealer and professional trailer supplier for SUBARU dealer. more information about the trailer’s brake WARNING system.
Page 435: Trailer Towing Tips
SUBARU dealer. Check for proper tire is firmly secured. operation of the turn signals and the stop lights each time you connect a trailer to &...
Page 436 8-27 Driving tips/Trailer towing (Outback) – the trailer tongue is connected rapid lane changes. operation. You should never . Slow down before turning. Make a properly to the hitch ball. drive at excessive speeds but – the trailer lights connector is con- always employ extra caution longer than normal turning radius because when towing a trailer.
Page 437 TEMP warning light (CVT models)” F3-16. immediately by your nearest SUBARU dealer. . For CVT models, do not use the ! Driving on grades accelerator pedal to stay stationary on .
Page 438: In Case Of Emergency
In case of emergency Towing with all wheels on the ground....9-17 If you park your vehicle in an emergency..Electronic parking brake – if the electronic Temporary spare tire........... parking brake cannot be released....9-17 Maintenance tools ..........Access key – if access key does not Legacy..............
Page 439: If You Park Your Vehicle In An Emergency
(TPMS) is un- able to monitor all four road The hazard warning flasher can be acti- wheels. Contact your SUBARU vated regardless of the ignition switch dealer as soon as possible for position.
Page 440: Maintenance Tools
In case of emergency/Maintenance tools has a smaller diameter, so road clearance Maintenance tools CAUTION is reduced. Never use any temporary spare tire Your vehicle is equipped with the following other than the original. Using other maintenance tools. sizes may result in severe mechan- .
Page 441: Legacy
In case of emergency/Maintenance tools & Legacy Jack The maintenance tools are stored in the under-floor storage compartment. For the method to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires” F9-5. NOTE To use the jack handle, insert the jack handle into the hole of the wheel nut wrench.
Page 442: Outback
In case of emergency/Flat tires & Outback Torque wrench Flat tires Towing hook (eye bolt) Screwdriver If you have a flat tire while driving, never Tire fixing band brake suddenly; keep driving straight Tire bag ahead while gradually reducing speed. The maintenance tools are stored in the Then slowly pull off the road to a safe under-floor storage compartment.
Page 443 In case of emergency/Flat tires . Always turn off the engine before 5. Take out the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or The tools and the spare tire are stored push the vehicle supported with under the floor of the trunk (Legacy) or the cargo area (Outback).
Page 444 In case of emergency/Flat tires 8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel head engages firmly into the jack-up point. higher than necessary. nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. 12. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 10.
Page 445: Storing A Flat Tire
In case of emergency/Flat tires & Storing a flat tire 14. Put on the spare tire. Replace the the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand. on the wrench because you may exceed ! Storing in the spare tire compart- the specified torque.
Page 446: Storing With The Tire Bag
In case of emergency/Flat tires ! Storing with the tire bag (Outback) 1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, keep the wheel cover removed. 2. Take out the tire bag and tire fixing band from the under-floor storage com- partment. For details, refer to “Outback” F9-5.
Page 447: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)
If you have a flat tire, replace it one minute, promptly contact a Also, this system may not react immedi- with a spare tire as soon as SUBARU dealer to have the sys- ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for possible. tem inspected.
Page 448: Jump Starting
9-11 In case of emergency/Jump starting & How to jump start Jump starting eye protectors, and remove metal objects such as rings, bands or 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 other metal jewelry. volts and the negative terminal is WARNING .
Page 449 9-12 In case of emergency/Jump starting 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 450: Engine Overheating
If towing is necessary, SUBARU recom- coolant level or how to add coolant, down and turning it. mends it be done by your SUBARU dealer refer to “Engine coolant” F11-14. or a commercial towing service. 1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
Page 451: Towing Hooks And Tie-Down Hooks/Holes
Legacy, the towing access cover is on the rear bumper only. SUBARU recommends towing be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commer- cial towing service. 3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until the threads can no CAUTION longer be seen.
Page 452 9-15 In case of emergency/Towing After towing, remove the towing hook from longer be seen. the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor storage compartment. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. WARNING . Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle.
Page 453: Using A Flat-Bed Truck
9-16 In case of emergency/Towing Rear tie-down holes: the plugs. After using the rear tie-down shut off function when the vehi- holes, return the plugs to their original cle is struck from behind. places. Front tie-down hooks: WARNING Use the rear tie-down holes only for downward anchoring.
Page 454: Towing With All Wheels On The Ground
Each safety turned off, it will take greater chain should be equally tightened and Contact your SUBARU dealer and have effort to operate the brake pedal care must be taken not to pull the chains your SUBARU dealer release the electro- and steering wheel.
Page 455: Access Key - If Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
9-18 In case of emergency/Access key – if access key does not operate properly & Locking and unlocking Access key – if access key position. 3. Depress the brake pedal. does not operate properly CAUTION Keep metallic objects, magnetic sources and signal transmitters away from the area between the access key and the push-button ignition switch.
Page 456: Starting Engine
“ACC” or “ON” position, while though the above procedure was fol- If you open the trunk lid with a key depressing the brake pedal, press the lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU while the alarm system is armed, the push-button ignition switch. dealer.
Page 457: Rear Gate (Outback) - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened
9-20 In case of emergency/Rear gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be opened Rear gate (Outback) – if the Always use a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool. rear gate cannot be opened In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by pressing the rear gate opener button (all models) or using the power rear gate (if equipped), you can open it from...
Page 458: Power Rear Gate - If Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly
Then the rear gate will open. this operation, we recommend that you rear gate does not operate have the vehicle checked at a SUBARU properly dealer. & When the power rear gate is...
Page 459: When The Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened
SUBARU dealer. not try to restart the engine. The fuel & When the rear gate cannot be system has been damaged and is in...
Page 460 9-23 In case of emergency/If your vehicle is involved in an accident Models with “keyless access with push-button start system”: 1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ACC” or “OFF” position. 2. Restart the engine.
Page 461 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 462: Appearance Care
Appearance care Exterior care ............10-2 Cleaning the interior.......... 10-5 Washing............. 10-2 Seat fabric ............10-5 Waxing and polishing ......... 10-3 Leather seat materials........10-5 Cleaning aluminum wheels ......... 10-3 Synthetic leather upholstery....... 10-5 Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument Corrosion protection..........
Page 463: Exterior Care
10-2 Appearance care/Exterior care Exterior care to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly become tangled around it, dama- with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the ging the wiper arm and other & Washing remaining water off with a chamois or soft components.
Page 464: Waxing And Polishing
. Clean the vehicle (including the alumi- Always wash and dry the vehicle before SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- num wheels) with water as soon as waxing and polishing.
Page 465: Corrosion Protection
Contact your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind above freezing. . Dampness in certain parts of the of maintenance and treatment if you need...
Page 466: Cleaning The Interior
If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long time in bright sunlight, it is recommended that the seats and headrests be covered, or the windows shaded, to prevent fading or shrinkage.
Page 467: Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches, Combination Meter, And Other Plastic Surface
10-6 Appearance care/Cleaning the interior & Climate control panel, audio & Monitor (if equipped) panel, instrument panel, To clean the audio/navigation monitor, console panel, switches, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft combination meter, and other cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty, plastic surface clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off...
Page 468: Maintenance And Service
Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Continuously variable transmission fluid ..11-19 Maintenance precautions........11-3 Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differential gear oil........ 11-19 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment............ 11-4 Recommended grade and viscosity ....11-19 When checking or servicing in the engine Brake fluid............
Page 469 Maintenance and service Wheel replacement........... 11-31 Front turn signal light ........11-42 Aluminum wheels..........11-31 Front side marker light........11-42 Front fog light (if equipped)......11-42 Windshield washer fluid ........11-32 Rear combination lights ........11-43 Replacement of wiper blades ......11-33 Backup light ............
Page 470: Maintenance Schedule
The scheduled maintenance items re- hazardous if improperly used or done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. quired to be serviced at regular intervals handled, for example, battery are shown in the “Warranty and Main- acid.
Page 471: 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 tems and strongly advises against when the engine is stopped.
Page 472: When Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment (2.5 L Models)
11-5 Maintenance and service/Maintenance tips & When checking or servicing Maintenance tips the engine has stopped. in the engine compartment (2.5 L models) Some clips and fender linings must be & When checking or servicing removed before replacing the air cleaner in the engine compartment elements or specific bulbs.
Page 473 11-6 Maintenance and service/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 474: Engine Hood
The engine hood could close suddenly, possibly causing injuries from slamming. . Do not install accessories other than genuine SUBARU parts to the engine hood. If the engine hood becomes too heavy, the Type D clips stay may not be able to support...
Page 475 11-8 Maintenance and service/Engine hood To open the hood: 3. Release the secondary hood lock by moving the lever between the front grille 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the and the hood toward the left. windshield, return them to their original positions.
Page 476: Engine Compartment Overview
11-9 Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine compartment overview (MT) (page 11-19) Fuse box (page 11-38) & 2.5 L models Windshield washer tank (page 11-32) Battery (page 11-37) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14) Radiator cap (page 11-14) Engine oil filter (page 11-13) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-11)
Page 477: L Models
11-10 Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview & 3.6 L models Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-19) Fuse box (page 11-38) Windshield washer tank (page 11-32) Battery (page 11-37) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14) Radiator cap (page 11-14) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-11) Air cleaner case (page 11-15)
Page 478: Engine Oil
If your oil consumption rate is greater than type, driving style, terrain and tempera- expected, contact your authorized ture. 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 intervals: .
Page 479 11-12 Maintenance and service/Engine oil 3.6 L models 2.5 L models 3.6 L models Oil level gauge Full level Full level Oil filler cap Low level Low level Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 2.
Page 480: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter
Fully trained mechanics are on standby classification, viscosity and grade shown engine oil gets on the exhaust at a SUBARU dealer to utilize the in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine pipe, be sure to wipe it off. special tools, spare parts and recom- oil”...
Page 481: Cooling System
3. After refilling the reserve tank and the sary, there may be a leak in the engine radiator, reinstall the caps and check that If the SUBARU Super Coolant is cooling system. It is recommended that the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap...
Page 482: Air Cleaner Element
If engine coolant gets on more frequently. It is recommended that the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe cleaner element not only filters you always use genuine SUBARU parts. it off. intake air but also stops flames if ! 2.5 L models the engine backfires.
Page 483 Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element CAUTION If the inside of the air cleaner case is 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 484 CAUTION If the inside of the air cleaner case is extremely soiled (for example, by sand), contact a SUBARU dealer and have the air cleaner case cleaned. 3. If you find large foreign objects such as leaves inside the air cleaner case, remove the foreign objects.
Page 485: Spark Plugs
However, if neces- the spark plugs replaced by your engine is equipped with an automatic belt sary, consult your SUBARU dealer for SUBARU dealer. tension adjuster. However, replacement of inspection. the belt should be done according to the The spark plugs should be replaced &...
Page 486: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
It is not necessary to check the gear oil variable transmission fluid level. However, level. Check that there are no cracks, . Never let brake fluid contact your if necessary, consult your SUBARU dealer damage or leakage. However, the oil eyes because brake fluid can be for inspection.
Page 487 11-20 Maintenance and service/Brake fluid Alcohol contained in the brake fluid may damage them. . Be careful not to spill brake fluid when adding it. If brake fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
Page 488: Recommended 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. . When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to allow any dirt into “MAX”...
Page 489: Recommended Clutch Fluid
“Warranty and it checked by your SUBARU dealer. check the fluid level for the clutch system Maintenance Booklet”. 1. With the engine off, depress the brake...
Page 490: Checking The Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
If the free play is not within proper When the measurement is smaller than specification, contact your SUBARU deal- the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer.
Page 491: Replacement Of Brake Pad
SUBARU dealer as brake rotor repair or replace- All season tires are designed to provide soon as possible.
Page 492: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)
In this event, go −108F (−238C) 40 (280, 2.8) 39 (270, 2.7) caused by running over a sharp object). to a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected as soon as possible. Example: If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm...
Page 493: Tire Inspection
Tire Pressure approximately one minute, promptly switch to snow tires) and new TPMS Monitoring System checked at a contact a SUBARU dealer to have valves are installed on the newly fitted SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- the system inspected.
Page 494: Tire Pressures And Wear
. Correct tire pressure (tread worn Drive slowly to the nearest authorized on the door pillar on the driver’s side. SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle evenly) Driving even a short distance warms up inspected.
Page 495: Wheel Balance
If you suspect that the wheels are not correctly balanced, have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation. Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- Ride comfort is poor.
Page 496: Wear Indicators
11-29 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels & Wear indicators the direction mark facing forward. cause the vehicle to hydroplane. The resulting loss of vehicle control & Tire rotation can lead to an accident. NOTE For safety, inspect the tire tread reg- ularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible.
Page 497: Tire Replacement
(1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again — Ride ment. and retighten any nut that has become — Handling loose. For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU — Braking recommends replacing all four tires at the same time. — Speedometer/Odometer...
Page 498: Wheel Replacement
SUBARU parts ment. Replacement wheels are available designed for aluminum wheels. from SUBARU dealers.
Page 499: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator washer nozzles by operating the washer fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if When there is only a small amount of contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%...
Page 500: Replacement Of Wiper Blades
11-33 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades . Return the passenger-side wiper Replacement of wiper blades CAUTION arm to its original position before . Adjust the washer fluid concen- returning the driver-side wiper Grease, wax, insects, or other materials arm to its original position. tration appropriately for the out- on the windshield or the wiper blade Otherwise, the passenger-side...
Page 501: Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
11-34 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades & Windshield wiper blade as- lower it into position. First lower the front passenger’s side wiper arm and then sembly lower the driver’s side wiper arm. NOTE & Windshield wiper blade rub- Do not lower the wiper arm while the wiper blade assembly is removed.
Page 502: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly (Outback)
11-35 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades & Rear window wiper blade grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the support until it assembly (Outback) locks. 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm.
Page 503: Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber (Outback)
11-36 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades & Rear window wiper blade 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support. rubber (Outback) 4. Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber Metal spines assembly, then slide the blade rubber 1.
Page 504: Battery
11-37 Maintenance and service/Battery ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, Battery remove rings, metal watchbands, the wiper may scratch the rear window and other metal jewelry. Never glass. allow metal tools to contact the WARNING positive battery terminal and any- 5.
Page 505: Fuses
11-38 Maintenance and service/Fuses distilled water. Fuses CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one hav- ing 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 506 11-39 Maintenance and service/Fuses If any lights, accessories or other electrical Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. controls do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/ “OFF”...
Page 507: Installation Of Accessories
Installation of accessories Replacing bulbs following precautions. . Do not replace any headlight bulbs (both low beam and high Always consult your SUBARU dealer WARNING beam) by yourself. before installing fog lights or any other . Do not remove/restore the head- electrical equipment in your vehicle.
Page 508 11-41 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs NOTE . If headlight aiming is required, con- sult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim. . It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Page 509: Front Turn Signal Light
NOTE 2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. replace the bulb with a new one. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Page 510: Rear Combination Lights
! Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 1. Turn the shopping bag hook 90 de- grees counterclockwise and pull it out. Legacy Outback 4.
Page 511 11-44 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs 4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one. 5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 6. Securely reposition the trunk trim panel.
Page 512: Backup Light
& Backup light ! Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 1. Open the trunk. Rear turn signal light 8. Reinstall the rear combination light...
Page 513 11-46 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs ! Outback 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it. and remove it. 1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the 4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and light cover as shown in the illustration, and replace it with a new one.
Page 514: License Plate Light
& License plate light ! Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 1. Open the trunk. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
Page 515: Dome Light
5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the license plate light cover. Replacing the bulb could cause a short circuit. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically.
Page 516: Cargo Area Light (Outback)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Replace the battery with a new one. We recommend that you have the bulbs 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of replaced by your SUBARU dealer if CAUTION the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. necessary.
Page 517: Replacing Battery Of Access Key
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It remove the cover. may result in a malfunction. . It is recommended that the battery should be replaced by a SUBARU dealer. . Use a new battery. . After replacing the battery, confirm that the access key/transmitter func- tions properly.
Page 518: Replacing Battery Of Transmitter
11-51 Maintenance and service/Replacing battery & Replacing battery of trans- key head. mitter 4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+) side facing upward as shown in the figure. 3. Open the transmitter case by releasing the hooks. 1. Open the key head using a flat-head screwdriver.
Page 519 11-52 Maintenance and service/Replacing battery battery (Type CR1620 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up. 5. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on the case. 6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the key head.
Page 520: Specifications
Specifications Brake disc ............12-9 Specifications ............. 12-2 Fuses and circuits ........... 12-10 Dimensions............12-2 Engine ............... 12-3 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ..........12-10 Fuel ..............12-3 Fuse panel located in the engine Engine oil ............12-4 compartment ..........
Page 521: Specifications
12-2 Specifications/Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Legacy Outback Item 2.5 L 2.5 L 3.6 L 3.6 L Drive system Transmission type Overall length 188.8 (4,796) 189.6 (4,817) Overall width 72.4 (1,840) 72.4 (1,840) Overall height 59.0 (1,500)
Page 522: Engine
12-3 Specifications/Specifications & Engine Engine model FB25 EZ36 (2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo) (3.6 L, DOHC, non-turbo) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine 4 stroke gasoline engine Displacement cu-in (cc) 152 (2,498) 221.5 (3,630) Bore 6 Stroke in (mm)
Page 523: Engine Oil
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 524 12-5 Specifications/Specifications ! 2.5 L models SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Engine oil capacity applicable temperature – Adding the oil from low level to 0W-20 synthetic oil is the required oil full level: for optimum engine performance and 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) protection.
Page 525 12-6 Specifications/Specifications ! 3.6 L models SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Engine oil capacity applicable temperature – Adding the oil from L to F level: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 –...
Page 526: Manual Transmission, Front Differential And Rear Differential Gear Oil
12-7 Specifications/Specifications & Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil Manual transmission oil Front differential gear oil (CVT models) Rear differential gear oil SUBARU Extra MT* Oil grade API classification GL-5 API classification GL-5 (75W-90)* 75W-90* SAE viscosity No.
Page 527: Fluids
Remarks* 2.5 L models: 12.0 US qt (11.4 liters, “Continuously variable trans- Continuously variable transmission 10.0 Imp qt) Consult your SUBARU dealer. mission fluid” F11-19 fluid (CVT models) 3.6 L models: 13.4 US qt (12.7 liters, 11.2 Imp qt) “Brake fluid” F11-19 Brake fluid FMVSS No.
Page 528: Electrical System
For the wheel nut tightening procedure, refer to “Changing a flat tire” F9-5. & Brake disc If you need information on the usage limit value of brake discs and the method for measuring them, consult your SUBARU dealer.
Page 529: Fuses And Circuits
12-10 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment 7.5A START1 12V SOCKET 7.5A IG1-1 AUDIO NAVI UNIT IG2-2 P/W R.LH CIGAR A/C IG 7.5A 7.5A UNIT IG2-1 P/W MAIN1 7.5A START2 Empty...
Page 530 12-11 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating P/W MAIN2 Empty BACK UP WIPER DEICER TRAIL R.FOG P/W PASS2 Empty 7.5A SEAT HTR F 7.5A KEY SW 7.5A D_OP+B SUN ROOF Empty 7.5A STOP 7.5A EYE SIGHT – CONTINUED –...
Page 531: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment
12-12 Specifications/Fuses and circuits & Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating 7.5A HORN RH HORN LH 7.5A ILLUMI TAIL H/L LO RH H/L LO LH H/L HI LH 7.5A H/L HI RH 7.5A ALT-S FUEL HAZARD 7.5A...
Page 532 12-13 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating E/G1 AVCS 7.5A CVT SSR BACKUP 7.5A ACTGS SUB FAN MAIN FAN ABS SOL AUDIO R.DEF BLOWER BLOWER F.FOG RH F.FOG LH R.WIPER F.WASH F.WIPER...
Page 533 – Do not replace any headlight bulbs (both low beam and high beam) by yourself. – Do not remove/restore the headlight assemblies by your- self. – Do not remove any headlight- assembly components by yourself. For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Page 534: Bulb Chart
12-15 Specifications/Bulb chart & Bulb chart NOTE Lights A, B, C, D, E and F are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement. – CONTINUED –...
Page 535 12-16 Specifications/Bulb chart Wattage Bulb No. High beam headlight 12V-60W Low beam headlight Models with HID headlights 12V-35W Models without HID headlights 12V-55W Front side marker light 12V-5W Map light 12V-8W Dome light 12V-8W Door step light 12V-5W Front turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W Front fog light...
Page 536 12-17 Specifications/Bulb chart Wattage Bulb No. WY21W Rear turn signal light (Legacy) 12V-21W Rear side marker light (Legacy) 12V-5W – – Parking light – – Side turn signal light (if equipped) – – High-mounted stop light (Outback) – – Tail and stop light (Outback) –...
Page 537: Vehicle Identification
12-18 Specifications/Vehicle identification Vehicle identification Emission control label Certification and bar code label Tire inflation pressure label Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Fuel label Air conditioner label...
Page 538: Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Adverse safety consequences of overloading For U.S.A............13-2 on handling and stopping and on tires ... 13-13 Tire information ..........13-2 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit..13-13 Tire labeling ............13-2 Uniform tire quality grading standards ..13-14 Recommended tire inflation pressure....
Page 539: For U.s.a
13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/For U.S.A. For U.S.A. Tire information Example: & Tire labeling The following information has been Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire compiled according to Code of Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part (1) P = Certain tire type used on Identification Number or TIN) are light duty vehicles such as passen- placed on the sidewall of a tire by...
Page 540 13-3 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Example: WARNING Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. (1) Manufacturer’s Identification Putting a speed rated tire on (6) Load Index: A numerical code Mark any vehicle does not mean which specifies the maximum load (2) Tire Size the vehicle can be operated...
Page 541: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information ! Vehicle placard ! Maximum load rating STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE- The load rating at the maximum STER” permissible weight load for this tire. For example, “MAX. LOAD 615 kg ! Uniform Tire Quality Grading (1,356 LBS) @ 350 kPa (51 PSI) (UTQG)
Page 542: Glossary Of Tire Terminology
13-5 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information The vehicle placard shows original before any long journey. Check the stalled or not). tire size, recommended cold tire tire pressures when the tires are Bead inflation pressure on each tire at cold.
Page 543 13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Cord Maximum inflation pressure face of a tubeless tire that contains The strands forming the plies in the The maximum cold inflation pres- the inflating medium within the tire. tire. sure to which a tire may be inflated. Innerliner separation Cord separation Maximum load rating...
Page 544 13-7 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Recommended inflation pres- cle as specified in the third column between adjacent plies. sure of Table 1 that is appended to the Pneumatic tire The cold inflation pressure recom- end of this section. A mechanical device made of rub- mended by a vehicle manufacturer.
Page 545 13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Vehicle capacity weight due to labeling, decoration, or The rated cargo and luggage load protective bands. plus 150 lbs (68 kg) times the Sidewall vehicle’s designated seating capa- That portion of a tire between the city.
Page 546: Tire Care - Maintenance And Safety Practices
13-9 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/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 tires are free from serious damage, Vehicle normal load, Occupant distribution in a...
Page 547: Vehicle Load Limit - How To Determine
13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information To maximize the life of each tire ! Calculating total and load ca- driver’s side B-pillar. Locate the statement “The combined weight and ensure that the tires wear pacities varying seating con- uniformly, it is best to rotate the figurations of occupants and cargo should...
Page 548 13-11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Calculate the available load ca- Example 1B occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) pacity. plus cargo weighing 551 lbs (250 kg). Calculate the total weight. The total weight now exceeds Calculate the available load ca- the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37 pacity by subtracting the total kg), so the cargo weight must be...
Page 549 13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Calculate the available load ca- is indicated on the vehicle placard vehicle (bringing the number of with the statement “The combined pacity. occupants to three), and a child weight of occupants and cargo restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5 should never exceed 363 kg or kg) is installed in the vehicle for the...
Page 550: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities
13-13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Vehicle stability will deteriorate. axle’s maximum loaded capacity is Heavy and/or high-mounted referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- loads could increase the risk of ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each rollover. axle’s GAWR are shown on the Stopping distance will increase.
Page 551: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Uniform tire quality grading standards The resulting figure equals the Uniform tire quality grading form to Federal Safety Require- available amount of cargo and standards ments in addition to these grades. luggage load capacity. For exam- &...
Page 552: Temperature A, B, C
Subaru of when tested under controlled con- America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, ditions on a specified indoor labora- you may call the Vehicle Safety tory test wheel.
Page 553 13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Reporting safety defects (USA) New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Page 554: Index
Index...
Page 555 Access key ............... 2-10 STARLINK ............. 5-26 Warning indicator ........... 3-24 Steering switches for audio ........5-63 Accessories.............. 11-40 SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus audio set ..5-6 Accessory power outlet..........6-10 Unit setting ............5-19 Air cleaner element ........... 11-15 USB memory ............
Page 556 14-3 Index Booster seat.............. 1-34 Bottle holder..............6-9 Cargo area Brake Cover..............6-16 Assist ..............7-32 Light ............. 6-3, 11-49 Booster............7-32, 11-22 Tie-down hooks............6-19 Disc ..............12-9 Catalytic converter ............8-3 Fluid............11-19, 12-8 Center Pad ..............11-24 Console ..............
Page 557 14-4 Index Locks ..............2-33 Chime Daytime running light system ........3-46 Key ................ 3-4 Defogger ..............3-54 Light..............3-43 Defrosting..............4-9 Seatbelt ..............3-12 Deicer ............... 3-54 Cleaning Differential gear oil Aluminum wheels........... 10-3 Front............11-19, 12-7 Interior ..............10-5 Rear ............
Page 558 14-5 Index Winter ..............8-8 Continuously variable transmission ......11-19 Fog light Bulb............11-42, 12-14 Indicator light ............3-31 ECO gauge ............... 3-11 Steering responsive fog lights system ....... 3-49 Electrical system............12-9 Switch..............3-49 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ..7-34 Front Warning ..............
Page 559 14-6 Index Hands-free phone system ........... 5-71 Ignition switch ............. 3-3 Hazard warning flasher ........... 3-7, 9-2 Light ..............3-4 Head restraint adjustment Illumination brightness control ........3-48 Front seat ............... 1-8 Immobilizer ..............2-4 Rear seat.............. 1-14 Indicator light (security indicator light)......3-29 Headlight ..............
Page 560 14-7 Index Ignition switch ............3-4 Jack-up point............... 9-5 License plate ............11-47 Jump starting............. 9-11 Map .............. 6-2, 11-48 Rear combination ..........11-43 Rear side marker light ........... 11-43 Rear turn signal............ 11-43 Key ................2-3 Trunk ..............11-49 Number ..............
Page 561 14-8 Index Mirror defogger ............3-54 Power Mirrors ..............3-56 Door locking switch..........2-9 Moonroof ..............2-48 Outlets ..............6-10 Outside mirrors ............3-62 Rear gate ............2-41, 9-21 Seat............... 1-5 New vehicle break-in driving.......... 8-2 Steering ..............7-31 Steering warning light..........3-22 Windows ...............
Page 562 14-9 Index Wiper and washer switch ........3-53 Halogen headlight..........11-40 Wiper blades ............11-35 HID headlight ............11-40 Recommended License plate light..........11-47 Brake fluid............. 12-8 Map light ............. 11-48 Clutch fluid ............12-8 Rear combination light .......... 11-43 Continuously variable transmission fluid ....
Page 563 14-10 Index Security Sun shade..............2-50 Alarm system ............2-28 Sun visors ..............6-4 Immobilizer.............. 2-4 Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ....1-41 Indicator light............3-29 Synthetic leather upholstery ......... 10-5 Shock sensors............2-32 Select lever Position indicator ........... 3-30 Tachometer..............
Page 564 14-11 Index Trailer Connecting............8-19 Warning and indicator lights ......... 3-12 Hitch (Outback)..........8-18, 8-25 Warning chimes Towing..............8-21 Keyless access with push-button start system.... 3-24 Towing tips............8-26 Seatbelt..............3-12 Trip meter ..............3-9 Warning light Trunk lid ............2-38, 9-19 ABS..............
Page 565 14-12 Index Wear indicators............11-29 Welcome lighting function ........... 3-44 Wheel Aluminum............. 11-31 Balance ............... 11-28 Nut tightening torque ..........12-9 Replacement ............11-31 Windows..............2-33 Windshield Washer fluid ............11-32 Wiper and washer switches........3-52 Wiper blades ............11-34 Wiper deicer............
Page 566 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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Subaru 2016 Outback Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)

PIN Code Access (Models with “Keyless

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Windows

Child Safety Locks

Trunk Lid (Legacy)

Rear Gate (Outback)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator Control

Climate Control Panel

Automatic Climate Control System (Type B)

Manual Climate Control

Defrosting

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Audio

Audio Set

Antenna

Steering Switches for Audio

Bluetooth Settings

Hands-Free Phone System

Voice Command System

What to Do if

Appendix

Interior Equipment

Quick Links

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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