ECO mode SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G Owners Manual

1-18Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should con-
sult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be
worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over thewaist.
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
The driver ’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the
retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull
the belt very quickly out of the retractor. Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
Each passenger ’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emergency Locking Re-
tractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally
functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an
additional locking mode “Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode ” in-
tended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once
drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractorlocks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended.
As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor
functions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is re-leased.
When securing a child restraint system on the passengers ’ seats, the
seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.
When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor
is restored to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function by allow-
ing the seatbelt to retract fully.
For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and re-
store it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems ” section in this
chapter. Seatbelt warning light and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver ’s
seat.

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then pull it out slowly again.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And placethe lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. n
Unfastening the seatbelt
HB0303
Push
Push the button on the buckle.
Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted prop-
erly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. Rear center seatbelt on wagon model
WARNING
Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the
belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, especially wheninserting the connector ’s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on
right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted. Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective
buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with theconnector ’s tongue plate not fastened to the connector ’s buckle
on the right-hand side), it cannot properly restrain the wearer in
position in an accident, possibly resulting in serious injury ordeath.

2-10nized with the keyless entry system
’s control unit. Press either
the “LOCK/ARM” or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button six times to syn-
chronize the unit. Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters
(up to four can be programmed), you should re-program all of your
transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have
your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. n Programming the transmitters
The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning
feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the sys-
tem or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four uniquetransmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or dif-
ferent.
To enter the programming mode:
HB1005BC
HB1000CB
1 Press to dis-
arm the security system (if so equipped).
2
3
1. Disarm the security system. (if your vehicle is equipped with the
optional security system.)
2. Open the driver ’s door and sit in the driver ’s seat.
3. Close the driver ’s door.

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4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and cycle the switch
from LOCK to ON ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the
LOCK position. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in
the transmitter programming mode.
NOTE
You must finish the next step (opening the driver ’s door) within
45 seconds of starting this procedures.
To program the transmitters:
HB1000DB
1
2
HB1005BB3 Press any button.
1. Open the driver ’s door.
2. Close the driver ’s door.
3. Press and release any button on the transmitter that you wish to
program into the system. The horn will sound two times to indicate

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Security system (if equipped)
The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone
attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted
to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter.
The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignitionswitch.
System operation
The security system will give the following alarm indications when trig-
gered: The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will sound intermit-
tently. In addition, the starter motor will not operate. The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds; however, the
alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarmwill continue for six times if any sensor continues to be activated.
The alarm is triggered by: Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid.
Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g. breaking glass or
forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning
and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations
and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the
lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher lev-
els of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state.
NOTE
With the valet mode selected, the security system does not oper-
ate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmit-ter is used for locking and unlocking.The security system indicator light in the combination meter
flashes twice per second to show that the valet mode is selected.For details, refer to “Valet mode ” in this section.

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“UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time.
n Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the trans-
mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can
disarm the system without using the transmitter.
To disarm the system:
1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door.
2. The alarm will sound.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the “LOCK”
to the “ON” position three (3) times within 5 seconds.
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more
than two seconds .
The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash.
To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM”
button.
The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated.
Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deacti-
vated after approximately 30 seconds. Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not oper-
ate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and
unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the station wagon) and panicactivation.
To enter the valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for more than two seconds .
The security system indicator light will continue to flash 2 times per second indicating that the system is in the valet mode.
To exit valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/
DISARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator
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the transmitter.
Tripped sensor identification
If an electronic chirp sounds four times and the turn signal lights flash
four times when you disarm the system, this indicates that the alarm
was triggered. The number of times the indicator light flashes indi-
cates what sensor caused the alarm condition.
To enter identification mode:
1. Open the driver ’s door and leave it open.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position two times. ( “LOCK” 
“ON”  “LOCK”  “ON”  “LOCK”)
3. The indicator light will start flashing.
The indicator light provides the following indications. Flashing one time: Any door, the rear gate or the trunk lid has been
opened.
Flashing three times: The impact sensor in the system ’s unit has
been activated. This may indicate that your vehicle has been shocked
or tampered with by some outside force and/or unauthorized person.Flashing four times: The ignition switch has been turned on or the
battery has been disconnected.
NOTE The battery must be reconnected before the indicator light will flash.
To exit this mode, close the door and turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position.

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Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driv- en. Double trip meter
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 function alternately.
A trip meter B trip meter
To set the trip meter to zero, select either the A trip or B trip meter and
push the knob and keep it pushed for more than 1 second.
NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is bro-
ken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replace-ment, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost.

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Temperature gauge
CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.
See “ In case of emergency ” in chapter 9.
HB2012BB
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temper-
ature and driving conditions.
We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temper-
ature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is
optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high rev-
ving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should beavoided.
Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and
then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
The following lights come on:

3-18the ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON” position.
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON
and goes out about 6 seconds after the engine has started. It comes on when the VDC system is deactivated (by operating “VDC
OFF” switch or in the standby state).
NOTE The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been
started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the exis- tence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the enginehas warmed up. The “VDC OFF ” indicator light comes on when the engine has de-
veloped a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light is on.
The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. The VDC OFF indicator light does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
The light does not go out even after several minutes have passed (the
engine has warmed up) after the engine has been started. Security system status indicator light (if equipped)
This light is found at the bottom center of the combination meter panel. On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks to show the driver
the operational status of the security system. For detailed information, re-fer to the “Security system ” in Chapter 2.
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever.
If the transmission has a Sport Shift mode, the position of the shift lever is
shown by another indicator during Sport Shift mode operation. For de-
tails, refer to Chapter 7, “Automatic transmission ”.