light SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G Owners Manual

Specifications/Specifications
&Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to“Engine oil”F11-11.
NOTEThe procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended
that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.
!Approved 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 on the next page.
!Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.
NOTE
.Each quantity indicated is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors.
.In choosing an oil, you want the proper quality and viscosity, as well as one that will enhance fuel economy. Oils of lower
viscosity provide better fuel economy. However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the
engine. The following table lists the recommended viscosities and applicable temperatures.
.When adding oil, different brands may be used together as long as they are the same API classification and SAE viscosity
as those recommended by SUBARU.
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&Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil Manual transmission oil Front differential gear oil (CVT models) Rear differential gear oil
Oil grade.SUBARU Extra MT*3
.API classification GL-5 (75W-90)*4API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity
No. and applic-
able tempera-
ture—.75W-90*
.90
*: Recommended
Oil capacity*
13.5 US qt
(3.3 liters, 2.9 Imp qt)2.5 L models: 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)
Remarks*
2“Manual transmission
oil”F11-18“Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear differential gear oil”F11-19“Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differ-
ential gear oil”F11-19
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
*3: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil.
*4: You may use this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil. However, using this type of oil will detract from driveability and fuel
efficiency.Specifications/Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
&Fluids
Fluid
Fluid type*1Fluid capacity*2Remarks*3
Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)Consult your SUBARU dealer.2.5 L models: 12.0 US qt (11.4 liters,
10.0 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 13.4 US qt (12.7
liters, 11.2 Imp qt)“Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid”F11-19
Brake fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid–“Brake fluid”F11-19
Clutch fluid (MT models)
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid–“Clutch fluid (MT models)”F11 -
21
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors.
*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
&Engine coolant
Vehicle model Coolant capacity Coolant type
2.5 L models
MT models 8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
SUBARU Super Coolant CVT models 8.2 US qt (7.8 liters, 6.9 Imp qt)
3.6 L models7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to“Cooling system”F11-14.
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Specifications/Bulb chart
Bulb chart
&Safety precautions
WARNING
.Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing
bulbs, turn off the lights and wait
until the bulbs cool down. Other-
wise, there is a risk of sustaining
a burn injury.
.For models with HID low beam
headlights, observe the following
precautions. Not doing so carries
the risk of an electric shock that
could result in serious injury
because the HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage.
–Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (both low beam and
high beam) by yourself.
–Do not remove/restore the
headlight assemblies by your-
self.
–Do not remove any headlight-
assembly components by
yourself.
For replacement, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
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&Bulb chart
NOTELights A, B, C, D, E and F are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
Specifications/Bulb chart
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Specifications/Bulb chart
Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3
2) Low beam headlight
Models with HID headlights 12V-35W D4S
Models without HID headlights 12V-55W H11
3) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
4) Map light 12V-8W
5) Dome light 12V-8W
6) Door step light 12V-5W W5W
7) Front turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W
8) Front fog light
Legacy (models without steering responsive fog
lights system)12V-19W H16
Legacy (models with steering responsive fog lights
system)12V-55W H11
Outback 12V-55W H11
9) Vanity mirror light 14V-1.4W HTU
10) Cargo area light 12V-13W SAE #912
11) Licence plate light (Outback)12V-5W W5W
12) Backup light (Outback) 12V-16W W16W
13)
Rear turn signal light (Outback) 12V-21W WY21W
14) Rear side marker light (Outback)
12V-5W W5W
15) Trunk light (Legacy) 12V-3.8W SAE #194
16)
License plate light (Legacy) 12V-5W W5W
17) Backup light (Legacy) 12V-16W W16W12-16

Wattage Bulb No.
18)
Rear turn signal light (Legacy) 12V-21WWY21W
19)
Rear side marker light (Legacy) 12V-5WW5W
A)
Parking light––
B)
Side turn signal light (if equipped)––
C) High-mounted stop light (Outback)––
D) Tail and stop light (Outback)––
E)
High-mounted stop light (Legacy)––
F)
Tail and stop light (Legacy)––Specifications/Bulb chart
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/For U.S.A.
For U.S.A.
The following information has been
compiled according to Code of
Federal Regulations“Title 49, Part
575”.
Tire information
&Tire labeling
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
Identification Number or TIN) are
placed on the sidewall of a tire by
tire manufacturers. These marking
can provide you with useful infor-
mation on the tire.
!Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with
P-Metric tire size. It is important to
understand the sizing system in
selecting the proper tire for your
vehicles. Here is a brief review of
the tire sizing system with a break-
down of its individual elements.
!P Metric
With the P-Metric system, Section
Width is measured in millimeters.
To convert millimeters into inches,
divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio
(Section Height divided by Section
Width) helps provide more dimen-
sional information about the tire
size.
Example:
(1) P = Certain tire type used on
light duty vehicles such as passen-
ger cars
(2) Section Width in millimeters
(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height
7section width).
(4) R = Radial Construction
(5) Rim diameter in inches
!Load and Speed Rating De-
scriptions
The load and speed rating descrip-
tions will appear following the size
designation.
They provide two important facts
about the tire. First, the number
designation is its load index. Sec-
ond, the letter designation indicates
the tire’s speed rating.
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
.Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire.
.Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds.
.Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material.
.Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.
.Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standard
tire.
.Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs.
.Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire.
.Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass.
.Intended outboard sidewall
(1)The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(2)The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount-
ing on a vehicle.
.Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufac-
turer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles.
.Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is
rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure.
.Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
.Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
.Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a)Curb weight
(b)Accessory weight
(c)Vehicle capacity weight
(d)Production options weight.Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
.Measuring rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
physical dimension requirements.
.Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants specified in the second
column of Table 1 that is appended
to the end of this section.
.Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehi-
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14-2Index
A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-33
Warning light......................................................... 3-18
Access key............................................................... 2-10
Warning indicator................................................... 3-24
Accessories.............................................................. 11-40
Accessory power outlet............................................... 6-10
Air cleaner element................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control system............................... 4-5
Manual climate control system................................... 4-6
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-10
Airflow selection........................................................... 4-6
Alarm system............................................................ 2-28
All-Wheel Drive warning light....................................... 3-22
Aluminum wheel....................................................... 11-31
Cleaning............................................................... 10-3
Antenna...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................... 7-33
Arming the system..................................................... 2-29
Armrest..................................................................... 1-15
Ashtray..................................................................... 6-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light......................................... 3-16
Audio
aha
TMby HARMAN................................................ 5-44
AM/FM radio......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-61
Base display audio set.............................................. 5-4
Basic operation...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio...................................................... 5-58CD ....................................................................... 5-53
iPod...................................................................... 5-56
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-50
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.......................................... 5-37
STARLINK............................................................. 5-26
Steering switches for audio...................................... 5-63
SUBARU STARLINK
TMMultimedia Plus audio set ....... 5-6
Unit setting............................................................ 5-19
USB memory......................................................... 5-55
Auto on/off headlights................................................. 3-44
Sensor.................................................................. 3-45
Vehicle setting........................................................ 3-42
Automatic climate control system................................... 4-5
Automatic headlight beam leveler
Warning light.......................................................... 3-30
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)........... 1-17
B
Battery
Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-8
Jump starting......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (access key)..................................... 11-50
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter)........... 7-21
Replacement (transmitter)...................................... 11-51
Vehicle battery..................................................... 11-37
Bluetooth
®
Audio.................................................................... 5-58
Hands-free phone system........................................ 5-71
Settings................................................................. 5-66
Troubleshooting...................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth
®settings..................................................... 5-66