Key SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 4.G Owners Manual

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How to use this owner’s manual !Using your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this
manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life
of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in se-
rious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each
chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you
can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the
information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat-
belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys,
locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instru-
ment panel indicators and how to use the instruments
and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate
control.
Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audiosystem.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior
equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU
in various conditions and explains some safety tips on
driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a prob-
lem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine over-
heating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU
looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need to take your
SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance
and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running
properly.
Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimension and capac-
ities of your SUBARU.

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Table of contentsSeat, 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
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Function settings
A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown below to meet your personal requirements. Con-
tact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.Item Function Possible settings Default set- tingPage
Alarm system Alarm system Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-23 Monitoring start delay time (after
closure of doors) 0 second / 30 seconds 30 seconds 2-25
Impact sensor operation
(only vehicles with shock sensors
(dealer option)) Operation / Non-operation Non-opera-
tion2-29
Passive arming Operation / Non-operation Non-opera- tion2-27
Remote keyless entry sys-tem Hazard warning flasher Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-12
Audible signal Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-15
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-11
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger Operation for 15 min. / Continuous operationOperation for
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Windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped) Windshield wiper deicer Operation for 15 min. / Continuous
operationOperation for15 min.3-56
Dome light Operation in interlock with remote keyless entry system OFF / Short / Normal / Long Normal 6-2
Battery drainage prevention
function Battery drainage prevention func-tion Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-9
Item Function Possible settings Default set-
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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"Unfastening the seatbelt
Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle
(on the left hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt.0
1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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your SUBARU dealer.
! System monitors
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi-
ness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is
being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the
control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if
any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the
SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. The
SRS airbag system warning light will show normal sys-
tem operation by lighting for about 7 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indi- cator: "
Front sub sensor (Right hand side)
" Front sub sensor (Left hand side)
" Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
" Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side)
" Frontal airbag module (Front passenger’s side)
" Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right hand side)
" Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left hand side)
" Side airbag module (Driver’s side)
" Side airbag module (Front passenger’s side)
" Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house right hand
side) " Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house left hand
side)" Curtain airbag module (Right side)
" Curtain airbag module (Left side)
" Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)
" Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger’s side)
" Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver’s side)
" Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passenger’s side)
" Driver’s seat position sensor
" Front passenger’s occupant detection system
weight sensor" Front passenger’s occupant detection control mod-
ule
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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B) The vehicle is struck from behind.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basi-
cally not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in
a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of
such accidents are illustrated.
A) First impact
B) Second impact
a) SRS curtain airbag
b) SRS side airbag
In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side
more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag deploys only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side impact collision,
first with one vehicle and immediately followed by an-
other from the same direction, once the SRS side air-
bag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first
impact, they will not be activated on the second. !
SRS airbag system monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi-
ness of the SRS airbag system (including front seat-
belt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven.
The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will
show normal system operation by lighting for about 6seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
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Keys and doors
Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Key number ....................................................... 2-3
Immobilizer (if equipped) ............................. 2-4 Security ID plate ................................................ 2-5
Security indicator light ..................................... 2-5
Key replacement ............................................... 2-6
Door locks ..................................................... 2-6 Locking and unlocking from the outside ........ 2-6
Locking and unlocking from the inside .......... 2-8
Battery drainage prevention function ............. 2-9
Power door locking switches ...................... 2-10 Key lock-in prevention function ...................... 2-11
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) .............................................. 2-12Locking the doors ............................................. 2-13
Unlocking the doors ......................................... 2-14
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate ..................... 2-14
Illuminated entry ............................................... 2-15
Vehicle finder function ..................................... 2-15
Sounding a panic alarm ................................... 2-15
Selecting audible signal operation .................. 2-15
Replacing the battery ....................................... 2-16
Replacing lost transmitters .............................. 2-17
Alarm system ................................................ 2-23 System alarm operation ................................... 2-23
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ............................................................. 2-23
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ............................................................. 2-24
Arming the system ............................................ 2-24
Disarming the system ....................................... 2-26 Valet mode ......................................................... 2-27
Passive arming ................................................. 2-27
Tripped sensor identification .......................... 2-29
Shock sensors (dealer option) ........................ 2-29
Child safety locks ......................................... 2-30
Windows ........................................................ 2-31 Power windows ................................................. 2-31
Trunk lid (Sedan) ........................................... 2-35 To open and close the trunk lid from outside ............................................................ 2-35
To open the trunk lid from inside .................... 2-36
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever ................................................................. 2-36
Internal trunk lid release handle ...................... 2-37
Rear gate (Station wagon) ............................ 2-39
Moonroof (if equipped) ................................. 2-41 Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) .................... 2-42
Moonroof (Station wagon) ............................... 2-44

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Keys and doors
Keys and doorsKeys
Vehicle with immobilizer system
A) Master key
B) Submaster key
C) Valet key
D) Key number plate
E) Security ID plate Vehicle without immobilizer system
A) Master key
B) Submaster key
C) Valet key
D) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.
Master key, submaster key and valet key.
The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. " Ignition switch
" Driver’s door
" Glove box
" Trunk lid release lever
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Keys and doors
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The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door
locks. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked
when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.
NOTE
If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large
bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on
it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted
turning of the ignition switch. Also, if a large key-
holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands
may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig-
nition switch. !
Key number
A) Key number plate
B) Security ID plate
The key number is stamped on the metal plate at-
tached to the key set. Write down the key number and
keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement key if you
lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.
For information on making replacement keys for vehi-
cle with immobilizer system, refer to the “Immobilizer
(if equipped)” in this chapter.
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