2-9 SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G User Guide

Winter.................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge............................................................... 3-11
Electrical system........................................................ 12-9
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system.......... 7-34
Warning................................................................ 3-19
Electronic parking brake.............................................. 7-42
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal......... 7-44
Hill Holder............................................................. 7-45
Indicator light......................................................... 3-20
Warning........................................................ 3-20, 7-47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview........................................... 11-9
Coolant........................................................ 11-14, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 5, 8-2
Hood.................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning indicator................................. 3-16
Oil............................................................... 11-11, 12-4
Overheating.......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder......................................................... 8
Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat.................................................................. 6-15
Fluid level
Brake.................................................................. 11-19
Clutch.................................................................. 11-21Continuously variable transmission......................... 11-19
Fog light
Bulb.......................................................... 11-42, 12-14
Indicator light......................................................... 3-31
Steering responsive fog lights system....................... 3-49
Switch................................................................... 3-49
Front
Differential gear oil........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners............................................ 1-24
Side marker light.................................................. 11-42
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-42
Front seats................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment......................................... 1-8
Memory function...................................................... 1-6
Power seat............................................................. 1-5
Reclining................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)........................ 1-4
Fuel........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator............................................. 3-36
Economy hints........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-4
Gauge................................................................... 3-10
Requirements................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses
..................................................................... 11-38
Fuses and circuits.................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-14
Glove box................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-14
Index14-5

14-8Index
Mirror defogger.......................................................... 3-54
Mirrors...................................................................... 3-56
Moonroof.................................................................. 2-48
N
New vehicle break-in driving.......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer.................................................................... 3-8
Off road driving............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter.................................................................... 11-13
Oil level
Engine................................................................. 11-11
Manual transmission.............................................. 11-18
Warning light......................................................... 3-16
Oil pressure warning light............................................ 3-15
Outside
Mirror defogger...................................................... 3-54
Mirrors.................................................................. 3-62
Temperature indicator............................................. 3-33
Overhead console........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine.................................................... 9-13
P
Parking..................................................................... 7-42
Brake................................................................... 7-42
Tips...................................................................... 7-47
Periodic inspections..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access...................................................... 2-21
Pocket........................................................................ 6-7Power
Door locking switch.................................................. 2-9
Outlets.................................................................. 6-10
Outside mirrors...................................................... 3-62
Rear gate...................................................... 2-41, 9-21
Seat....................................................................... 1-5
Steering................................................................ 7-31
Steering warning light.............................................. 3-22
Windows............................................................... 2-33
Precautions against vehicle modification................ 1-27, 1-70
Preparing to drive........................................................ 7-8
Push-button
Ignition switch......................................................... 3-5
Starting and stopping engine.................................... 7-12
R
RCTA........................................................................ 7-54
Rear
Combination lights................................................ 11-43
Differential gear oil........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Gate..................................................................... 2-40
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-43
Rear seat.................................................................. 1-11
Armrest................................................................. 1-15
Folding down......................................................... 1-12
Head restraint adjustment........................................ 1-14
Reclining............................................................... 1-11
Rear view camera...................................................... 6-21
How to adjust the rear view image............................ 5-25
Rear window
Defogger............................................................... 3-54

Wiper and washer switch........................................ 3-53
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-35
Recommended
Brake fluid............................................................. 12-8
Clutch fluid............................................................ 12-8
Continuously variable transmission fluid.................... 12-8
Engine oil.............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil.......................................... 12-7
Rear differential gear oil.......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs........................................................... 12-9
Refueling.................................................................... 7-4
Remote engine start system........................................ 7-15
Remote keyless entry system...................................... 2-23
Replacement
Brake pad and lining............................................. 11-24
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-33
Replacing
Access key battery................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element............................................... 11-15
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system)......... 2-27
Remote engine start transmitter battery..................... 7-21
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery.................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs.............................................. 11-40, 12-14
Backup light......................................................... 11-45
Cargo area light.................................................... 11-49
Dome light........................................................... 11-48
Door step light...................................................... 11-48
Front fog light....................................................... 11-42
Front side marker light........................................... 11-42
Front turn signal light............................................. 11-42Halogen headlight................................................. 11-40
HID headlight....................................................... 11-40
License plate light................................................. 11-47
Map light............................................................. 11-48
Rear combination light.......................................... 11-43
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-43
Rear turn signal light............................................. 11-43
Trunk light........................................................... 11-49
Rocking the vehicle.................................................... 8-12
Roof rails with integrated cross bars............................. 8-14
Rope hook................................................................. 8-18
S
Safety
Precautions when driving............................................. 4
Symbol...................................................................... 2
Warnings................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric................................................................... 10-5
Front...................................................................... 1-2
Heater.................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment.................................................... 1-4
Memory function...................................................... 1-6
Power
.................................................................... 1-5
Rear..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt................................................................. 4, 1-16
Fastening.............................................................. 1-17
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime.......................................... 3-12
Index14-9

14-10Index
Security
Alarm system........................................................ 2-28
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-4
Indicator light......................................................... 3-29
Shock sensors....................................................... 2-32
Select lever
Position indicator................................................... 3-30
Shift lock function................................................... 7-27
Shock sensors........................................................... 2-32
Shopping bag hook.................................................... 6-14
Snow tires........................................................ 8-11, 11-25
Snowy and icy roads.................................................. 8-10
Spark plugs...................................................... 11-18, 12-9
Specifications............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer............................................................... 3-8
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-41
SRS airbag system
Monitors................................................................ 1-68
Servicing............................................................... 1-69
Warning light......................................................... 3-14
Starting & stopping engine.................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only).................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system........................... 3-49
OFF indicator........................................................ 3-31
Steering switches for audio......................................... 5-63
Steering wheel
Lock............................................................. 7-11, 7-15
Power................................................................... 7-31
Tilt/telescopic......................................................... 3-63
Stop light................................................................ 12-15
Storage compartment................................................... 6-6Sun shade................................................................. 2-50
Sun visors.................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS)................ 1-41
Synthetic leather upholstery......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer................................................................. 3-9
Temperature gauge..................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-16
Temporary spare tire.................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system).............................. 1-35, 1-38
Tie-down hooks.......................................................... 9-14
Tire................................................................. 11-24, 12-9
Chains.................................................................. 8-12
Inspection............................................................ 11-26
Pressures and wear.............................................. 11-27
Replacement........................................................ 11-30
Rotation.............................................................. 11-29
Size and pressure.................................................. 12-9
Types.................................................................. 11-24
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..... 7-40, 9-10, 11-25
Warning light.......................................................... 3-16
Tires and wheels...................................................... 11-24
Tools
.......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages........................................ 1-35, 1-38
Towing...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck......................................................... 9-16
Hooks................................................................... 9-14
Weight .................................................................. 8-21

14-12Index
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-29
Welcome lighting function........................................... 3-44
Wheel
Aluminum............................................................. 11-31
Balance............................................................... 11-28
Nut tightening torque.............................................. 12-9
Replacement........................................................ 11-31
Windows................................................................... 2-33
Windshield
Washer fluid......................................................... 11-32
Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-52
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-34
Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-54
Winter
Driving.................................................................... 8-8
Tires............................................................ 8-11, 11-25
Wiper and washer...................................................... 3-50
Wiper deicer.............................................................. 3-54
X
X-mode..................................................................... 7-38
Indicator................................................................ 3-31

GAS STATION REFERENCE
&
Fuel:
Use onlyunleaded gasolinewith an octane rating of87 AKI
(90 RON) or higher.
&Fuel octane rating
!RON
This octane rating is the Research Octane Number.
!AKI
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).
&Fuel capacity:
18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal)
&Engine oil:
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further
details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative
engine oil described as follows.
.API classification SN with the words“RESOURCE CON-
SERVING”
.or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC
certification mark (Starburst mark)
For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to“Engine oil”
F12-4.
&Engine oil capacity:
2.5 L models: 5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated
based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil
filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be
checked using an oil level gauge. For more details about
maintenance and service, refer to“Engine oil”F11-11.
&Cold tire pressure:
Refer to“Tires”F12-9.