SUBARU OUTBACK 2012 5.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: SUBARU, Model Year: 2012, Model line: OUTBACK, Model: SUBARU OUTBACK 2012 5.GPages: 33, PDF Size: 1.01 MB
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2012
Outback
Quick Reference Guide
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Complete U.S. specifications and illustrations may
not have been available at time of publication.
Specifications are based on the latest product
information available at time of publication. Some
images shown are for illustration purposes only.
Some equipment shown may be optional at
extra cost. Specific options may be available
only in combination with other options. Specific
combinations of equipment or features may vary
from time to time and by geographic area. Certain
accessories and equipment may not be available at
the time of publication.
This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Outback
models. Therefore, some explanations may be for
equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru
of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or
discontinue at any time, without notice, prices,
colors, materials, equipment, accessories,
specifications, models and packages without
incurring any obligation to make the same or
similar changes on vehicles previously sold. Colors
shown may vary due to reproduction process.
For detailed operating and safety information,
please consult the Owner’s Manual.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Instrument Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While Operating
Safety/In Case of Emergency
Additional Information
2 - 3
4 - 5
6 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 21
22 - 23
24 - 25
26 - 27
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Remote Keyless Entry
Lock/Arm
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and rear gate and activate
the security alarm.
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rear gate are not fully closed,
an electronic chirp will
sound five times and the
hazard lights will flash five
times to alert you that the
doors or the rear gate are
not properly closed.
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Getting
StartedInstrument
PanelGaugesPersonalize Controls While
OperatingSafety / In Case
of EmergencyAdditional
Information
3
Getting
Started
Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat
(if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
2. Seatback
Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support
Press the front part of the switch to increase
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.
Folding the
Rear Seat
Pull up on the release lever on
the seat side that you want
to fold down. To return the
seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks
into place making sure that it is
securely locked.
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navigation system, please refer to the separate
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GaugesImmediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knobTachometerTrip meter
ECO Gauge
CautionInformational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake systemHot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
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of EmergencyAdditional
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and odometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Multi-function display
switching knob
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
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Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger frontal
B J S C B H 0 /
Front passenger frontal
airbag OFF
Low windshield
washer fluidHill Holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
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Personalize
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Column
Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height
and lengthwise position of the column; firmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in
place. Do not adjust while driving.
Power Exterior Mirrors
5 V S O U I F L O P C U P U I F i - w T J E F U P B E K V T U U I F
M F G U I B O E N J S S P S P S U P U I F i 3 w T J E F U P B E K V T U
the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Then
return the knob to the neutral/center position.
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