SUBARU OUTBACK 2009 5.G Owners Manual

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New vehicle break-in driving.......................................... 8-2
OOdometer .................................................................. 3-25
Odometer/Trip meter .................................................. 3-10
Off road driving ............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-10
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-24
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-21
Rear differential .................................................... 11-25
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-32
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-57
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-42
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
PParking Brake ................................................................... 7-45
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-33
Light switch ........................................................... 3-48
Tips...................................................................... 7-45
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-44
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
Pocket ........................................................................ 6-8
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7 Seat
....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-34
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-27
Windows ............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-27, 1-66
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
RRear Combination lights ................................................ 11-53
Gate ............................................................. 2-27, 9-18
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential .................................. 7-33
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-25
Rear seat
Folding down .......................................................... 1-9
Rear turn signal ........................................................ 11-53
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-54
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-53
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-44
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-23
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-29
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 11-30
OIL grade and viscosity ..................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-22, 11-25, 11-27
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-28
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-20 Index
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Refueling .................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-32
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-18
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) . ........ 2-13
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-50
Back-up light (Sedan) ............................................ 11-53
Back-up light (Station wagon) ................................. 11-56
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) ........... 11-53
Brake/Tail light (Station wagon) ............................... 11-54
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-59
Dome light ........................................................... 11-57
Door step light ...................................................... 11-58
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-53
Headlight ............................................................. 11-51
High mount stop light ............................................. 11-59
License plate light ................................................. 11-56
Map light .............................................................. 11-57
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-53
Rear side marker light (Station wagon) .................... 11-54
Trunk light ............................................................ 11-59
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-58
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................ 8-15 S
S# PREP indicator light
............................................... 3-39
Safety
Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Seat height adjustment ................................................. 1-4
Seatbelt. ........................................................................ 4
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-23
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-13
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-15, 3-29
Seatbelts ................................................................... 1-13
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light .......................................... 2-4, 3-38
Selector lever ..................................................... 7-19, 7-25
Position indicator ............................................ 3-39, 3-40
Shift lock release ................................................ 7-24, 7-30
Shift-up indicator light .................................................. 3-38
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-20
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-13
SI-DRIVE mode. ......................................................... 7-31
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-11, 11-34
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-11
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-20
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2

Speedometer....................................................... 3-6, 3-24
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-38
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-56
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-45
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-56
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-40
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-63
Servicing ............................................................... 1-65
Warning light ......................................................... 3-30
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-34
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-59
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-11
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Stowage boxes .......................................................... 6-17
Sun shade ........................................................ 2-30, 2-31
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ... ............. 1-40
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
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Tachometer ......................................................... 3-6, 3-26
Temperature gauge ...................................... 3-7, 3-12, 3-27
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-33
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-35, 1-38 Tie-down hooks
.......................................................... 9-14
Tire
Chains .................................................................. 8-13
Inspection ............................................................ 11-35
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-36
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-39
Rotation .............................................................. 11-39
Types .................................................................. 11-33
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................................... 3-33, 7-43, 9-9, 11-34
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-33
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-35, 1-38
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-16
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 9-14
Weight .................................................................. 8-22
Traction Control system OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-37
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-20
Hitch ..................................................................... 8-19
Hitches .................................................................. 8-25
Towing .................................................................. 8-21
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-27
Trip meter .................................................................. 3-25
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-24
Release handle ...................................................... 2-25
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-59 Index
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Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-40
Lever .................................................................... 3-47
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Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-18
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Valet mode ................................................................ 2-19
Vanity mirror Light .................................................................... 11-58
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-14
Identification ......................................................... 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 2
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 7-40
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-42
Operation indicator light .................................. 3-37, 7-40
System ................................................................. 7-38
Warning light ................................................. 3-37, 7-40
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
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Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-28
Warning light
ABS ............................................................. 3-34, 7-36
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-36
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-33
Brake system ........................................................ 3-35 Charge
.................................................................. 3-32
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-31
Door open ............................................................. 3-36
Low fuel ................................................. 3-7, 3-27, 3-36
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-33
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-32
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-15, 3-29
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................... 3-37, 7-40, 7-41
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-21
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-38
Wheel Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Aluminum ............................................................ 11-40
Balance ............................................................... 11-38
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-40
Windows ................................................................... 2-21
Windshield
Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-41
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-51
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-53
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-11, 11-34
Winter tire ........................................................ 8-11, 11-34
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-49

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GAS STATION REFERENCE
& Fuel:
! 2.5 L non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or
higher .
! 2.5 L turbo models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91
AKI or higher . For temporary purposes if premium unleaded
gasoline is not available, you may use regular unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. For optimum
engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use
premium grade unleaded gasoline. ! 3.0 L models
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or
higher . Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
AKI or higher may be used. However for optimum engine
performance and driveability, it is recommended that you use
91 AKI or higher grade unleaded gasoline. You may experience
reduced output, poor accelerator response, and reduced fuel
economy when using gasoline with an octane rating lower than
91 AKI, depending on your driving habits and conditions. If you
experience any of these conditions while using a lower octane
rated fuel, you may want to return to using 91 AKI octane rated
fuel as soon as possible. Additionally, if your vehicle knocks
heavily or persistently, or if you are driving with heavy loads
such as when towing a trailer, the use of 91 AKI or higher grade
unleaded gasoline is required. &
Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel ”section in this manual.
& Fuel capacity:
16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil:
Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING ”or ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with
the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark).& Engine oil capacity:
2.5 L models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
3.0 L models: 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)

&Cold tire pressure:
Tire size P205/55R16
89H P225/60R16
97H P205/50R17
88V 215/45R17
91W P225/55R17
95V 215/45R18
89Y P215/45R18
89W
Wheel size 16 66.5JJ 17 67JJ 18 67JJ
Pressure Front 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm
2) 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) 33 psi (230
kPa, 2.3 kgf/
cm2) 35 psi (240
kPa, 2.4 kgf/
cm2) 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) 33 psi (230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi (210
kPa, 2.1 kgf/
cm
2) 30 psi (210
kPa, 2.1 kgf/
cm2) 32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) 33 psi (230
kPa, 2.3 kgf/
cm2) 30 psi (210
kPa, 2.1 kgf/
cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm2)
Rear at
trailer tow- ing –
32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/ cm
2) –
32 psi (220
kPa, 2.2 kgf/
cm2) –
Temporary
spare tire Size T135/80R16 T155/70D17 T135/80R16 T135/70D17
*1
T135/80R16*2T155/70D17 T155/70D17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
*1: 2.5 GT Limited model
*2: 3.0 R model