Acc switch SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G Workshop Manual

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
ing condition. Have your vehicle checked
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
.The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after the engine has
started.
&Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
.The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position.
.The light does not turn off even after a
period of approximately 2 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON”position.
&Warning chimes and warning
indicator of the keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system (if equipped)
Access key warning indicator
The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and the
access key warning indicator appears on
the combination meter in order to minimize
improper operations and help protect your
vehicle from theft.
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning indicator appears, take the
appropriate action.
You cannot turn the warning chimes off.
However, the volume setting of the outside
warning chime can be changed by aSUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle if the indi-
cator on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
.When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
.When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button
ignition switchStatus Action
Ding,
ding ...
(intermittent)——The driver’s door was opened while the
push-button ignition switch is“ACC”and the
select lever is in the“P”position.Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, or close the driver’s door.
*When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch
the push-button ignition switch to“OFF”.
The push-button ignition switch was
switched to“OFF”while the driver’s door is
open.Close the driver’s door.
DingShort beep
(2 seconds)—Lockout warning:
An attempt was made to lock all doors while
the access key is left inside the vehicle.Take out the access key from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
*The doors cannot be locked while the
access key is inside the vehicle.
*A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors
will be unlocked.
—Short beep
(2 seconds)—Access key lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor was touched while the
push-button ignition switch is“OFF”and the
access key is inside the vehicle.Take out the access key from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
*If the access key is inside the vehicle, the
doors cannot be locked.
—Beep, beep,
beep, beep,
beep
(5 times)—Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the
ignition switch is in the“OFF”position and
one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened.Close the doors securely and lock them.
*If one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened, the doors cannot be locked.
DingLong beep (60
seconds max.)—Power warning:
The door lock sensor was touched while
carrying the access key, the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than
“OFF”and the select lever is in the“P”
position.Return the access key inside the vehicle, or
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”.
*If the push-button ignition switch is not
switched to“OFF”, the doors cannot be
locked.
Ding,
ding ...
(7 seconds)——Access key warning:
The vehicle was driven while the access key
is not inside the vehicle.Carry the access key, and drive the vehicle.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button
ignition switchStatus Action
Ding——Access key warning for engine start:
The push-button ignition switch was pressed
while the access key is not inside the
vehicle.Carry the access key, and press the push-
button ignition switch.
DingBeep, beep,
beep (3 times)—Access key takeout warning:
The driver exited the vehicle with the access
key and closed the driver’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than“OFF”and the select lever is in
the“P”position.Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, and get out of the vehicle.
DingBeep, beep,
beep (3 times)—Passenger access key takeout warning:
A fellow passenger exited the vehicle with
the access key and closed a door other than
the driver’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than
“OFF”.Return the access key to inside the vehicle,
or switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”.
Long beep
(continuous)Long beep
(continuous)—The driver exited the vehicle with the access
key and closed the driver’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than“OFF”and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.Shift the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous)——Select lever position warning:
The driver’s door was opened while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than
“OFF”and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.Shift the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
Ding——The battery of the access key is low. Replace the battery of the access key.
Ding—Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.)Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was performed,
but the steering is still locked.While turning the steering wheel right and left
lightly, depress the brake pedal and press
the push-button ignition switch. Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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&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/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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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
&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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11 - 3 2
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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to customize the operation period. Select
“Off”to deactivate the welcome lighting
function when approaching.
.Leaving Time Set:
The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on when
exiting the vehicle can be set or custo-
mized. Select the preferred seconds to
customize the operation period. Select
“Off”to deactivate the welcome lighting
function when exiting.
!Default Settings
Select“Ye s”to use the menu screen to
restore customized settings to the factory
default settings. Select“No”to return to
the previous screen without restoring to
the factory default settings.Light control switch
CAUTION
.Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
.Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the light control switch
is turned to the off position. If the
vehicle is left unattended for a
long time with the light control
switch set to a position other
than the off position, the battery
may be discharged.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the“ACC”
or“ON”position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.NOTE
The light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
.when the key is not inserted into the
ignition switch (models without“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
.when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off (models with“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
headlights are illuminated under such
conditions, a chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illumi-
nated.
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When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
.Thepush-buttonignitionswitchis
turned to the“OFF”status (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)
.The key is pulled out from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
The low beam headlights will turn off
under any of the following conditions.
.3 minutes have passed since the low
beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
.30 seconds have passed since the
door is opened and closed.
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.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.
*1: The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealerfor details. Also, you can change the setting by
operating the multi information display. For
details, refer to“Welcome Lighting”F3-42
.For models with the genuine SUBARU naviga-
tion system, you can change the setting by
using the navigation system. For details, refer to
the Owner’s Manual supplement for the naviga-
tion system.
!Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights
The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
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