battery SUBARU OUTBACK 2006 User Guide

Instruments and controls
3-7
– CONTINUED –„ Odometer
This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC”
or “ON” position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do
not press the trip knob within 10 seconds
of illumination of the odometer/trip meter,
the odometer/trip meter will go off.
The odometer/trip meter will also go off if
you open and close the driver’s door with-
in 10 seconds of illumination of the odom-
eter/trip meter. „ Double trip meter
This meter display tw o trip meters when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC”
or “ON” position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To change the mode indication, briefly
push the knob.
Each press of the knob changes the mode
indication alternately. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than
2 seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. It is pos-
sible to switch betw een the A trip meter
and B trip meter indications while the
odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not
press the trip knob within 10 seconds of il-
lumination of the odom eter/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you
open and close the driver’s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go
off.
NOTE If the connection between the combi-
nation meter and battery is broken for
any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or fuse replacement, the data re-
corded on the trip meter will be lost.300261 300258
A trip meter
B trip meter To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.

Instruments and controls
3-11
– CONTINUED –„ Odometer
This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC”
or “ON” position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do
not press the trip knob within 10 seconds
of illumination of the odometer/trip meter,
the odometer/trip meter will go off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip mete r, the odometer/trip
meter will go off. „ Double trip meter
This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”,
“ACC” or “ON” position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To change the mode indication, briefly
push the knob.
Each press of the knob changes the mode
indication alternately. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than
2 seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. It is pos-
sible switch between the A trip meter and
B trip meter indications while the odome-
ter/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press
the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumina-
tion of the odometer/trip meter, the odom-
eter/trip meter will go off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will go off.
NOTE If the connection between the combi-
nation meter and battery is broken for
any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or fuse replacement, the data re-
corded on the trip meter will be lost.300261 300258
A trip meter
B trip meter To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.

3-20 Instruments and controls
„ ABS warning light The ABS warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion and goes out after approximately two
seconds.
This is an indicati on that the ABS system
is working properly. The ABS warning light comes on together
with the brake system wa rning light if the
EBD system becomes faulty. For further
details of the EBD system fault warning,
refer to “Brake syst em warning light”.
NOTE If the warning light behavior is as de-
scribed in the following, the ABS sys-
tem may be considered normal.
y The warning light comes on right af- ter the engine is started but goes out
immediately, remaining off.
y The warning light remains on after
the engine has been started, but it goes
out when the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 8 mph (12 km/h).
y The warning light comes on during
driving, but it goes out immediately
and remains off.
When driving with an insufficient battery
voltage such as when the engine is jump
started, the ABS warning light may come
on. This is due to the low battery voltage
and does not indicate a malfunction.
When the battery becomes fully charged,
the light will go out.
„ Brake system
warning lightThe tire pressure monitoring system
is NOT a substitu te for manually
checking tire pressure. The tire
pressure should be checked period-
ically (at least mo nthly) using a tire
gauge. After any change to tire pres-
sure(s), the tire pressure monitoring
system will not re-check tire infla-
tion pressures until the vehicle is
first driven more than 20 mph (32
km/h). Be sure to install the speci-
fied size for the front and rear tires.
If the warning light behaves as fol-
lows, the ABS system may not work
properly. (U.S.)
(Canada) When the warning light is on, the
ABS function shuts down; however,
the conventional brake system con-
tinues to operate normally.
y The warning light does not come
on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
y The warning light comes on when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, but it does not go
out even when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 8 mph (12
km/h).
y The warning light comes on dur-
ing driving.
If any of these conditions occur,
have the ABS system repaired at
the first available opportunity by
your SUBARU dealer.
y Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains on, have the
brakes inspected by a SUBARU
dealer immediately. (U.S.)
(Canada)

Instruments and controls
3-31
– CONTINUED –Light control switch
The light switch operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position. „ Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
first position
Parking lights, instrument panel illumina-
tion, tail lights and license plate light are
on.
second position
Headlights, parking li ghts, instrument pan-
el illumination, tail lights, and license plate
light are on. „ High/low beam change (dim-
mer)
To change from low beam to high beam,
push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high
beam indicator light “ ” on the instru-
ment panel is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever
back to the detent position.To prevent battery discharge result-
ing from accidentally leaving your
lights on when your vehicle is
parked, the light switch operates
only when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position. In any other posi-
tion, the vehicle’s lights will be out.
If you park your vehicle on a road-
side at night, use the hazard warn-
ing flasher to alert the other drivers. 300506
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Windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped)
The windshield wiper deicer operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” po-
sition.
Before turning on the windshield wiper de-
icer, remove any snow from the wind-
shield. To turn on the windshield wiper de-
icer, push the button. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the
windshield wiper deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 15 min-
utes. If the windshield wiper blades have
been deiced completely before that time,
push the button to turn it off. It also turns
off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not
complete, you have to push the button to
turn the deicer on again.
Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind-
shield wiper deicer for continuous opera-
tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
Once the windshield wiper deicer has
been set for continuous operation, press-
ing the button results in continuous opera-
tion. The windshield wi per deicer automat-
ically stops operating if any one of the fol-
lowing conditions occurs during continu-
ous operation.
y The outside temperature becomes 41 ° F
(5 ° C) or higher.
y The vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15
km/h) or lower for 15 minutes.
y The battery voltage decreases below
the permissible level. Rear window defogger but-
ton
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Vehicle with automatic climate control
system
The rear window defogger operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” po-
sition.
The rear window defogger button is locat-
ed on the climate control panel.
To turn on the defogger, push the button.
To turn it off, pu sh the button again.
The indicator light located on the button
lights up while the rear window defogger is
operating.
The defogger will automatic ally shut off af-
ter approximately 15 minutes. If the win-
dow clears before that time, push the but-
ton to turn it off. It also turns off when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging
is desired when you restart your vehicle,
you have to push the button to turn it on
again.
Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear
window defogger for continuous opera-
tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
Once the rear window defogger has been
set for continuous operation, the rear win-
dow defogger repeatedly operates for 15
minutes, stops for two minutes, and again
operates for 15 minutes. If the battery volt-
age drops below the permissible level,
continuous operation is canceled and op-
eration stops as described in the follow-
ing.
y If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level within 15 minutes of de-
pression of the button, continuous opera-
tion is canceled and the rear window de-
fogger stops operating 15 minutes later.
y If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level after the rear window de-
fogger has, following depression of the
button, operated for 15 minutes, stopped
operating for two minutes, and started op-
erating again, the rear window defogger
immediately stops operating. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side mirror defogger, the outside mir-
ror defogger operates while the rear
window defogger is operating.300598
y Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may dam-
age the conductors printed on the
window.
y To prevent the ba ttery from being
discharged, do not operate the de-
fogger continuously for any long-
er than necessary.

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when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
1. Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust
the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to ad-
just the right-hand mirror.
2. Move the knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
3. Return the knob to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manual-
ly.
T Outside mirror defogger (if
equipped)
Vehicle with manual climate control sys-
tem Vehicle with automatic climate control
system
The outside mirror defogger shares the
button with rear window defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” po-
sition.
To turn on the outside mirror defogger,
push the button.
To turn it off, push the button again. The
indicator light located on the button lights
up while the outside mirror defogger is op-
erating.
The defogger will automatically shut off af-
ter approximately 15 minutes. If the mirror
clears before that time, push the button to
turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is de-
sired when you restart your vehicle, you
have to push the button to turn it on again.
NOTE y While the outside mirror defogger is
operating, the rear window defogger
also operates.
y When the rear window defogger has
been set for continuous operation, the
outside mirror defogger also operates
continuously. Refer to the “Rear win-
dow defogger button” section in this
chapter.
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To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the de-
fogger continuously for any longer
than necessary.

Audio
5-9
– CONTINUED –low frequencies).
Automatic tuning may not function proper-
ly if the station re ception is weakened by
distance from the station or proximity to
tall buildings and hills.
T Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a “preset button”
allows you to select that station in a single
operation. Up to six, AM, FM1 and FM2
stations each may be preset.
T How to preset stations
1. Press the “FM” or “AM” button to select
FM1, FM2, or AM reception.
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the but-
ton or tune the radio manually until the de-
sired station frequency is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds to store the fre-
quency. If the button is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection
will remain in memory.
NOTE y If the connection between the radio
and battery is broken for any reason
such as vehicle maintenance or radio
removal, all stations stored in the pre-
set buttons are cleare d. If this occurs,
it is necessary to reset the preset but-
tons.
y If a cell phone is placed near the ra-
dio, it may cause the radio to emit
noise when it receives calls. This noise
does not indicate a radio fault.
„ Compact disc player opera-
tion T To playback a compact disc
V When CD is not in the player
Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole
while gripping the edge of the disc, then
insert it in to the slot (with the label side
up) and the player will automatically pull
the disc into position.
NOTE y DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO
THE DISC INSERTION SLOT AT A TIME.
y Be sure to always insert a disc with
the label side up. If a disc is inserted
with the label side down, it might be
ejected or the player might shut off.
y After the last song finishes, the play-
er will automatically return to track 1
(the first song on the disc).
y If you insert a disc that the player
cannot read, the player will eject the
disc and revert to its previous mode.
y The player is designed to be able to
play music CD-Rs and music CD-RWs,
but it may not be able to play certain
ones.
V When CD is in the player
When the “CD” button is pressed, the
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frequency band (from high frequencies to
low frequencies).
Automatic tuning may not function proper-
ly if the station reception is weakened by
distance from the st ation or proximity to
tall buildings and hills.
T Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station wi th a preset button
allows you to select that station in a single
operation. Up to six AM, FM1 and FM2
stations each may be preset.
T How to preset stations
1. Press the “FM” or “AM” selection but-
ton to select AM, FM1 or FM2 reception.
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the but-
ton or tune the radio manually until the de-
sired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons for at
least 1.5 seconds to store the frequency.
The frequency of the station will flash
once on the display at this time. If the but-
ton is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds,
the preceding selection will remain in
memory.
NOTE y If the connection between the radio
and battery is broken for any reason
such as vehicle maintenance or radio
removal, all stations stored in the pre-
set buttons are cleared. If this occurs,
it is necessary to reset the preset but-
tons.
y If a cell phone is placed near the ra-
dio, it may cause the radio to emit
noise when it receives calls. This noise
does not indicate a radio fault.
„ Built-in CD changer opera-
tion
NOTE y Make sure to always insert a disc
with the label side up. If a disc is insert-
ed with the label side down, it might be
ejected or the player might shut off.
y The player is designed to be able to
play music CD-Rs and music CD-RWs,
but it may not be able to play certain ones.
T How to insert a CD(s)
V Inserting a CD 0
1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the
magazine in the player has an idle posi-
tion where you can insert a disc, the disc
number indicator associated with the idle
position will blink.
If no indicator blinks, it means that there is
no idle position in the magazine.
2. When the “LOAD” indicator flashes, in-
sert the disc. Once you have inserted the
disc, the “LOAD” indicator will go off. The
disc will then be automatically drawn in,
and the player will begin to play the first
track on the disc.
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Audio
5-31
– CONTINUED –low frequencies).
Automatic tuning may not function proper-
ly if the station re ception is weakened by
distance from the station or proximity to
tall buildings and hills.
T Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a “preset button”
allows you to select that station in a single
operation. Up to six AM, FM1 and FM2
stations each may be preset.
T How to preset stations
1. Press the “FM” or “AM” button to select
FM1, FM2 or AM reception.
2. Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the but-
ton or tune the radio manually until the de-
sired station frequency is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds to store the fre-
quency. If the button is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection
will remain in memory.
NOTE y If the connection between the radio
and battery is broken for any reason
such as vehicle maintenance or radio
removal, all stations stored in the pre-
set buttons are cleare d. If this occurs,
it is necessary to reset the preset but-
tons.
y If a cell phone is placed near the ra-
dio, it may cause the radio to emit
noise when it receives calls. This noise
does not indicate a radio fault.
„ Built-in CD changer opera-
tion
NOTE y Make sure to always insert a disc
with the label side up. If a disc is insert-
ed with the label side down, it might be
ejected or the player might shut off.
y If a disc is inserted during a radio
broadcast, the disc will interrupt the
broadcast.
y After the last song finishes, the disc
will automatically return to track 1 (the
first song on the disc) and will auto- matically play back.
y The player is designed to be able to
play music CD-Rs and music CD-RWs,
but it may not be able to play certain
ones.
y Single CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs) are
not supported, and if inserted, they will
be immediately ejected.
T How to insert a CD(s)
V Inserting a CD 0
1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the
magazine in the player has an idle posi-
tion where you can insert a disc, the disc
number indicator associated with the idle
position will blink.
If no indicator blinks, it means that there is
no idle position in the magazine.123 456
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