wheel SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G Quick Reference Guide
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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position. 
1 Select side to adjust
2 To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the 
direction of your desired position.
 Adjustable components
1 Forward and backward adjustment
2 Seat cushion angle adjustment
3 Seat height adjustment
4 Seatback angle (reclining) adjustment
5 Lumber support adjustment
1 Forward and backward adjustment
2 Seat cushion height adjustment (Driver's seat only)
3 Seatback reclining adjustment
Power seat (Driver’s seat-if equipped):
Manual seat (if equipped):
  Front seat
 Tilt/ telescopic steering wheel
 Remote control mirror switch
1 Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/ 
telescopic lock lever down. 
2 Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 
3 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in 
place. 
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely 
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and 
backward.
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You must raise the slider and hold it in that position 
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move 
the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle 
behind the steering wheel.
 Operate Select lever/ Shift lever
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the 
select lever from the D position to the M position to 
select the manual mode.
 Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
 Manual transmission (if equipped)
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button
Select lever button 
DownshiftUpshift  
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Deactivate the Hill Holder function when:
• Towing a trailer
• Carrying a heavy load
• When you do not frequently stop your vehicle on an 
uphill slope using the parking brake.
Tilting Sliding
 Moonroof switch (if equipped)
1 Raise
2 Lower
1 Open
2 Close
  Hill Holder switch
*The design may be slightly different from the illustration depending on the models.
 Audio control buttonsL
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions 
without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.
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Activate / Deactivate
Press
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 VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS
Deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system facilitates the following operations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-coverd, or otherwise 
slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter
 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switchA
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system 
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X-mode has the following functions.
Hill descent control function : Using this function, you can keep the vehicle at a 
consistent speed driving downhill. If the vehicle speed 
is likely to increase, the brake control system will be 
activated to adjust the vehicle speed.
Driving ability control : This mode increases the hill-climbing ability and driving 
ability as well as enabling smooth application of torque for 
easier control of the steering wheel.
 X-mode switch (Outback CVT models)
X-mode assists driving more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill 
and downhill.
X-mode switchX-mode indicator
 Memory switch (if equipped)G
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.  
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Some warning/ indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves 
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
 MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
 Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on. 
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten 
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
Remind the front passenger to 
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to 
overhead console.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too 
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to 
the lower limit.
All-wheel drive warning (CVT models)
Tires of different diameter fitted/ 
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners 
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering 
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission fluid temperature 
is too hot./ Transmission control 
system malfunction.
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler 
malfunction.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction 
/ EBD System malfunction.  
(Brake System warning light 
illuminates simultaneously).
Brake system warning
Electronic parking brake system malfunction/ Brake fluid level/ EBD System 
malfunction (Anti-lock brake system warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Malfunction indicator (Check Engine)
Engine/ Emission control system 
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
u Some functions are available on certain models.  u For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.