Key SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 4.G Workshop Manual

2-44
Keys and doors
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. !
Moonroof (Station wagon)
The front moonroof has a tilting function and the rear
moonroof has a sliding function.
Both moonroofs operate only when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position. ! Tilting moonroof
A) Open
B) Close To tilt up the front moonroof, open the sun shade and
pull the switch to the “OPEN” side.
To tilt down the front moonroof, push the switch to the
“CLOSE” side, then quickly release it. If you wish to
stop the tilting-down motion of the front moonroof part-
way, either pull the switch to the “OPEN” side or push
it to the “CLOSE” side. !
Sliding moonroof
A) Open
B) Close
To fully open the rear moonroof, tilt up the front moon-
roof then pull the switch to the “OPEN” side and quick-
ly release it. The rear moonroof will stop at a position
PASSENGER
A
B
UB2203BB
PASSENGER
A
B
UB2203BB

2-45
Keys and doors
– CONTINUED –
approximately 6.7 in (17 cm) from its fully closed posi- tion.
After confirming safety, pull the switch to the “OPEN”
side again and quickly release it. The rear moonroof
will open to its fully open position. To stop the rear
moonroof at some selected mid-way point while it is
moving toward its fully open position, momentarily
push the switch to the “CLOSE” or “OPEN” side.
To fully close the rear moonroof, push the switch to the
“CLOSE” side then quickly release it.
The rear moonroof will stop at a position approximate-
ly 5.9 in (15 cm) before its fully closed position. After
confirming safety, pull the switch to the “CLOSE” side
again and quickly release it. The rear moonroof will ful-
ly close. The front moonroof can then be fully closed. !Anti-entrapment function
When the moonroof senses an object trapped be-
tween its glass and during closure, it automatically
moves back by 5.9 in (15 cm) from that point and then
stops. The anti-entrapment function may also be acti-
vated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when
there is nothing trapped.
NOTE " For the sake of safety, it is recommended that
you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. " Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to generate at high speeds. If
such a condition has been encountered, use the
moonroof at the initial stop position of 6.7 in (17 cm). "
If the moonroof cannot be closed through
switch operation because of system failure, it can
be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For
the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the moon-
roof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9. ! Sun shades
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 movesUB2509BA

2-46
Keys and doors
back.

3-1
3
Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .............................................. 3-3 LOCK .................................................................. 3-4
ACC .................................................................... 3-4
ON ....................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime .......................................... 3-6
Ignition switch light .......................................... 3-6
Hazard warning flasher ................................ 3-7
Meters and gauges (Turbo models) ............ 3-7 Combination meter illumination ...................... 3-7
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement and combination meter
sequential illumination upon turning on the
ignition switch ................................................ 3-8
Speedometer ..................................................... 3-9
Odometer ........................................................... 3-9
Double trip meter .............................................. 3-10
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-11
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-11
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-13
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) ..... 3-14 Combination meter illumination ...................... 3-14
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the
ignition switch ................................................ 3-15
Speedometer ..................................................... 3-15
Odometer ........................................................... 3-16
Double trip meter .............................................. 3-16
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-17
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-18
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-19 Warning and indicator lights ....................... 3-20
Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 3-21
SRS airbag system warning light .................... 3-24
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators ........................................................ 3-24
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-25
Charge warning light ........................................ 3-26
Oil pressure warning light ............................... 3-26
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-27
Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) .................................................... 3-27
ABS warning light ............................................. 3-28
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-29
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-30
Door open warning light .................................. 3-31
All-wheel drive warning light (AT vehicles) .... 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) ........................................... 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light (if equipped) ........................... 3-32
Security indicator light ..................................... 3-33
SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) ..... 3-34
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-34
Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) ............. 3-34
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-34
High beam indicator light ................................. 3-35
Cruise control indicator light ........................... 3-35
Cruise control set indicator light .................... 3-35

3-3
Instruments and controls
– CONTINUED –
Instruments and controlsIgnition switch
"Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
while the vehicle is being driven or towed be-
cause that will lock the steering wheel, prevent-
ing steering control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer. " Before leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child to remains in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure
could result in injury to a child or others. They
could operate the power windows, the sunroof
or other controls or even make the vehicle
move.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC,
ON and START.
NOTE " Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position
when the engine is not running. " Using electrical accessories for a long time with
the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position
can cause the battery to go dead.
If the ignition switch will not move from the“LOCK” position to the “ACC” position, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch." 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-
UB3546BA

3-4
Instruments and controls
holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands
may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig-
nition switch. !
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi-
tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the right and left as you turn the key. ! Automatic transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the selector lever is in the “P” position. !
Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the key is pushed in while turning it. ! ACC
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ac-
cessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. ! ON
This is the normal operating position after the engine
is started.
UB2215DA
UB2215EA

3-5
Instruments and controls
– CONTINUED –
!START
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position while the engine is running.
The engine is started in this position. The starter
cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released
(after the engine has started), the key automatically
returns to the “ON” position. ! For vehicle with immobilizer
If your registered key fails to start the engine, pull out
the key once (the security indicator light will blink), and
then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to
the “START” position to start the engine again.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the following cases: "
The key grip is touching another key or a metal-
lic key holder.
UB3209BA

3-6
Instruments and controls
"
The key is near another key that contains an im-
mobilizer transponder. ! Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door
opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions.
The chime stops when the key is removed from the ig-
nition switch. ! Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the
ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors is
opened. The light remains on for a several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if
the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
UB3210BA

3-33
Instruments and controls
– CONTINUED –
sidered normal. "The warning light comes on right after the en-
gine is started but goes out immediately, remain-
ing off. " The warning light comes on after engine startup
and goes off while the vehicle is subsequently be-
ing driven. " The warning light comes on during driving, but
it goes out immediately and remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
" It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch is pressed. " It also comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system is deactivated.
NOTE " The light may stay on for a while after the engine
has been started, especially in cold weather. This
does not indicate the existence of a problem. The
light should go out as soon as the engine has
warmed up. " The indicator light comes on when the engine
has developed a problem and the Malfunction in-
dicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably
faulty under the following condition. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible."
The light does not go out even after the lapse of sev-
eral minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the en-
gine has started. ! Security indicator light
This indicator light shows the status of the alarm sys-
tem. If your vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer, it
also indicates operation of the immobilizer system. ! Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the
alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the
“Alarm system” in Chapter 2. ! Immobilizer system (if equipped)
This light blinks about 60 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned from “ON” position to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position or immediately after the key is pulled
out. (Refer to the “Door locks” section in chapter 2.)
If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your near-
est SUBARU dealer immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an
unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator
light comes on.

6-2
Interior equipment
Interior equipmentInterior light
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is
turned off to avoid battery discharge. !
Dome light
The light switch has three positions: : The light stays on continuously.
Middle position: The light comes on when any door is
opened. The light remains on for several seconds and
gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if the
key is inserted in the ignition switch. The light also can be turned on by use of the remote
keyless entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless
entry system (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed in- formation.
The setting of the period for which the light stays on
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
: The light stays off.
UB6500BA