SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G Owners Manual

&Security indicator light
This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. 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“Alarm system”F2-
28.
!Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Immediately after the push-button igni-
tion switch is turned to the“OFF”position.
.Immediately after the driver’s door is
opened or closed when all of the following
conditions are met.
–The push-button ignition switch is in
the“ON”or“ACC”position.
–The access key is outside the
vehicle.
–The engine is not running.
–In the event that an unauthorized
key is used (for example, the key is
unregistered or the ID code does not
match), the power is not switched to
“ON”and the security indicator lightcontinues blinking.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
.Approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the“ON”
position to the“ACC”or“LOCK”position.
.Immediately after the key is pulled out.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to“Immobilizer”F2-4.
NOTE
.The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–the push-button ignition switchhas been turned to the“ON”or
“ACC”position and the driver’s
door has not been opened or closed
Models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the“ON”position to the
“ACC”or“LOCK”position
–when the ignition switch is in the
“ON”position.
.Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&Select lever/gear position in-
dicator
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
For CVT models, the select lever position
is displayed on the indicator.
For MT models, the current gear selection
is displayed on the indicator.
!Upshift/downshift indicator (CVT
models)
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. Refer to
“Selection of manual mode”F7-29.!Gear position indicator setting (MT
models)
The gear position indicator light can be
activated or deactivated. For details about
the setting procedure, refer to“Gear
Position Indicator Settings (MT models)”
F3-41.
&Turn signal indicator
lights
These lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to“Replacing bulbs”F11-40.
&High beam indicator
light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
operating the headlight flasher.
&Cruise control indica-
tor
This indicator appears when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to“To set cruise control”F7-50.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
flashes at the same time. At this
time, do not drive at high speed and
have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
&Cruise control set in-
dicator
This indicator appears when vehicle
speed has been set to use the cruise
control function.
&Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (models with HID
headlights)
This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off approximately 3 seconds after
turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position, have your vehicle inspected at
your SUBARU dealer.
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&Headlight indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
.when the light switch is turned to the
“
”or“”position
.when the light switch is in the“AUTO”
position and the headlights illuminate
automatically
&Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.
&X-mode indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator appears while the X-mode is
activated. It will disappear when the X-
mode is deactivated.
&Hill descent control
indicator (if equipped)
This indicator appears while the hill
descent control function is in standby. It
will flash while the hill descent control
function is operating. It will disappear
when the hill descent control function is
not available.
&Steering responsive
fog lights OFF indicator
(models with EyeSight
system)
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deacti-
vated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
For details about the steering responsive
fog lights system, refer to“Steering
responsive fog lights system (models with
EyeSight system)”F3-49.
&BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)
This warning indicator appears on the
multi information display when the BSD
(Blind Spot Detection) or RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert) is not functioning for
any reason. For further details, refer to
“BSD/RCTA warning indicator”F7-58. If
this indicator remains displayed, have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)
This indicator appears on the multi in-
formation display when the BSD/RCTA
OFF switch is pressed to deactivate theBSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert). For details, refer
to“BSD/RCTA OFF switch”F7-59.
&Icy road surface warn-
ing
When the outside temperature is 378F
(38C) or less, the icy road surface warning
will illuminate to inform the driver that the
road surface may be frozen.
NOTE
.The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature in the area
around the sensor. Therefore, the tem-
perature indication may differ from the
actual outside air temperature.
.The icy road surface warning screen
should be treated only as a guide. Be
sure to check the condition of the road
surface before driving.
.Once the icy road surface warning
screen appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has
increased to 418F(58C) or higher.
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Instruments and controls/Information display
Information display
1) Clock
2) Climate control mode indicators
3) Outside temperature indicator
With the ignition switch in the“ON”
position, the following items are shown
on the information display.
.Clock
.Climate control mode indicators
.Outside temperature indicator
&Clock
NOTE
Your SUBARU dealer can change the
settings of activating/deactivating the
automatic adjustment of the clock by
the GPS (Global Positioning System)
(for models with the genuine SUBARU
navigation system). While the auto-
matic adjustment is activated, you
cannot adjust the time shown on the
clock manually. If you press the“+”
button or“-”button, the“---”indication
will be displayed to inform you that you
cannot adjust it manually. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
The clock shows the time while the
ignition switch is in the“ACC”or“ON”
position.
To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the“+”button or the“−”button. If
you press the“+”button, the indicated
time will change in one-minute incre-
ments. If you press the“−”button, the
indicated time will change in one-minute
decrements. If you keep the button
pressed, the rate at which the indicated
time changes will speed up.
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&Climate control mode indica-
tors
Models with manual climate control sys-
tem
1) Maximum air conditioner ON indicator
2) Air conditioner ON indicator
3) Airflow mode indicator
4) Air inlet selection ON indicator
Models with automatic climate control
system
1) Set temperature indicator (driver’s side)
2) Set temperature indicator (front passen-
ger’s side)
3) Maximum air conditioner ON indicator
4) Air conditioner ON indicator
5) FULL AUTO indicator
6) Airflow mode indicator
7) Fan speed indicator
&Outside temperature indica-
tor
1) U.S. spec. models
2) Except U.S. spec. models
The outside temperature indicator shows
the outside temperature in a range from
−22 to 1228F(−30 to 508C).
The indicator can give a false reading
under any of the following conditions:
.When there is too much sun.
.During idling; while running at low
speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine
is restarted immediately following a shut-
down.
.When the actual outside temperature
falls outside the specified indicator range.
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
Multi information display
WARNING
Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
multi information display while the
vehicle is in motion. When operation
of the multi information display
interferes with your ability to con-
centrate on driving, stop the vehicle
before performing operations on the
screen. Also, do not concentrate on
the display while driving. Doing so
may cause you to look away from
the road and could result in an
accident.
Various information will be shown on the
multi information display. Also, a warning
message will appear on the display if a
malfunction, etc. is detected. In addition,
several settings for the displayed content
can be performed.
Multi information display
1) ECO gauge (refer to“ECO gauge”F3-
11.)
2) Basic screen/Warning screen (refer to
“Basic screens”F3-36 and“Warning
screen”F3-35.)
3) Cruise control information display
4) Select lever/gear position indicator (referto“Select lever/gear position indicator”
F3-30.)
5) Telltale screen (refer to“Telltale screen”
F3-38.)
6) Odometer (refer to“Odometer”F3-8.)/
double trip meter (refer to“Double trip
meter”F3-9.)
Control switch
1) Up (select)
2) Set (enter)
3) Down (select)
&Basic operation
By operating“”or“”of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the“
/SET”
switch is pulled toward you, the item can
be selected and set.
If there are some useful messages, such
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as vehicle information, warning informa-
tion, etc., they will interrupt the current
screen, and appear on the display accom-
panied by a beep. If such a screen is
displayed, take proper action according to
the message shown on the screen.
The warning screen will return to the
original screen after a few seconds. While
the“
”information reminder is shown on
the display, it may be possible to display
the warning screen again. To recall the
message marked with“
”on the display,
pull the“/SET”switch on the steering
wheel toward you.
&Welcome screen and Good-
bye screen
When the driver’s door is opened and
closed after unlocking the door, the
welcome screen will appear on the multi
information display for approximately 20
seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF”position, the multi informa-
tion display gradually turns off (Good-bye
screen).
NOTE
.The basic screen will be shown
when the ignition switch is turned to
the“ON”position while the welcomescreen is displayed.
.Once the welcome screen appears,
it takes a certain period of time to
display it again.
.If the ignition switch is operated
after unlocking the driver’s door, the
welcome screen will not appear even
when the driver’s door is opened and
closed.
.The welcome screen will disappear
when you lock the driver’s door by
using the remote keyless entry system
(all models) or the keyless access
function (if equipped) while the wel-
come screen is displayed.
.If any of the doors (including the
rear gate) is opened while the welcome
screen is displayed, the door ajar
warning will appear.
.The welcome screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to“Welcome
Screen”F3-41.
.The Good-bye screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to“Good-
bye Screen”F3-41.
&Warning screen
Example of warning
If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, it will appear for
approximately 5 seconds. Take the appro-
priate actions based on the messages
indicated.
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
&Basic screens
By operating the“”or“”switch on the
steering wheel, you can change the
screen that is always displayed.
Default screen:
Average fuel consumption screen:
: Fuel consumption: Driving range on remaining fuel
This screen displays the average rate of fuel
consumption since the trip meter was last
reset.Current fuel consumption screen:: Fuel consumption: Driving range on remaining fuel
This screen displays the rate of fuel con-
sumption at the present moment.
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Driving information screen:
: Journey time: Journey distance
This screen displays the journey time (the
time that has elapsed since the ignition switch
was turned to the“ON”position) and journey
distance (the distance that has been driven
since the ignition switch was turned to the
“ON”position).Digital speed screen:This screen displays the current vehicle
speed.
Multi Media Link screen (while not selecting
the destination) (models with genuine
SUBARU navigation system):
Multi Media Link screen (while selecting the
destination) (models with genuine SUBARU
navigation system):
Menu screen entering screen:
While this screen is selected, pull and hold the
“/SET”switch to enter the menu screen. Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
&Telltale screen
1) Telltale screen
When the corresponding situation occurs,
the following telltales will be displayed on
the telltale screen.
Mark Name Page
Door open indicator 3-22
Engine low oil level
warning indicator3-16
BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-31
BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)3-31
Steering responsive fog
lights OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-31
Windshield washer fluid
warning indicator3-22,
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Hill descent control in-
dicator (if equipped)3-31
Icy road surface warn-
ing screen3-31
Access key warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-24
&Menu screens
Pull and hold the“/SET”switch to enter
the menu screens when all of the following
conditions are satisfied.
.The vehicle has been completely
stopped.
.The select lever is in the“P”position.
.The menu screen entering screen is
selected.
By operating the“
”or“”switch on the
steering wheel, you can select the menu.
Pull the“
/SET”switch to enter the
selected menu.
NOTE
If you enter the“Go Back”menu, the
system will return to the previous
screen.
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