cruise control SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G Owners Manual
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&Steering wheel1) Audio control switches (page 5-63)
2) Talk switch for voice command system
(page 5-81)
3) Cruise control (page 7-49)
4) Shift paddle (page 7-29)
5) Hands-free phone switches (page 5-73)
6) Multi information display control switches
(page 3-34)
7) SRS airbag (page 1-41)
8) Horn (page 3-63)
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&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-12
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light3-12
SRS airbag system
warning light3-14
CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction in-
dicator light3-15
Charge warning light 3-15
Oil pressure warning
light3-15
Engine low oil level
warning indicator3-16
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)3-16
/ABS warning light 3-18
/Brake system warning
light3-18Mark Name Page
/Electronic parking
brake indicator light3-20
Hill Holder indicator
light3-21
Door open indicator 3-22
Low fuel warning light 3-21
All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (CVT models)3-22
Power steering warning
light3-22
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol warning light/Vehi-
cle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol OFF indicator light3-24
Access key warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-24
Security indicator light 3-29
Turn signal indicator
lights3-30Mark Name Page
High beam indicator
light3-30
Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (if equipped)3-30
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)3-31
Cruise control indicator 3-30
Cruise control set indi-
cator3-30
X-mode indicator (if
equipped)3-31
Hill descent control in-
dicator (if equipped)3-31
Headlight indicator light 3-31
Low tire pressure
warning light (U.S.
spec. models)3-16
/Front passenger’s fron-
tal airbag ON indicator
light3-14
/Front passenger’s fron-
tal airbag OFF indicator
light3-14
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Ignition switch (models without push-
button start system)......................................... 3-3
LOCK.................................................................. 3-3
ACC.................................................................... 3-4
ON...................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime............................................ 3-4
Ignition switch light............................................. 3-4
Push-button ignition switch (models with
push-button start system)............................... 3-5
Safety precautions.............................................. 3-5
Operating range for push-button start system...... 3-5
Switching power................................................. 3-6
When access key does not operate properly........ 3-7
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-7
Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-7
Combination meter illumination........................... 3-7
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle
movement upon turning on the ignition
switch............................................................... 3-8
Speedometer....................................................... 3-8
Odometer............................................................ 3-8
Double trip meter................................................ 3-9
Tachometer......................................................... 3-9
Fuel gauge......................................................... 3-10
Temperature gauge............................................ 3-11
ECO gauge........................................................ 3-11
Warning and indicator lights............................. 3-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime........................ 3-12
SRS airbag system warning light........................ 3-14Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators........................................................ 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light.................................................. 3-15
Charge warning light.......................................... 3-15
Oil pressure warning light.................................. 3-15
Engine low oil level warning indicator................ 3-16
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models)........... 3-16
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S. spec.
models)........................................................... 3-16
ABS warning light.............................................. 3-18
Brake system warning light................................ 3-18
Electronic parking brake indicator light.............. 3-20
Hill Holder indicator light................................... 3-21
Low fuel warning light....................................... 3-21
Door open indicator........................................... 3-22
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator.......... 3-22
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models) ........ 3-22
Power steering warning light.............................. 3-22
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle
Dynamics Control operation indicator light ....... 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light..... 3-24
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the
keyless access with push-button start system (if
equipped)........................................................ 3-24
Security indicator light....................................... 3-29
Select lever/gear position indicator..................... 3-30
Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-30
High beam indicator light................................... 3-30
Cruise control indicator..................................... 3-30
Cruise control set indicator................................ 3-30
Instruments and controls
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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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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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!Screen Settings
After entering the“Screen Settings”menu,
select one of the following menus.
!Welcome Screen
The welcome screen can be activated or
deactivated. Select“On (with Sound)”to
activate the screen and sound. Select“On
(without Sound)”to activate the screen
and deactivate the sound. Select“Off”to
deactivate the screen.
!Good-bye Screen
The Good-bye screen can be activated or
deactivated. Select“On”to activate the
screen. Select“Off”to deactivate the
screen.
!Gauge Initial Movement
The movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that occurs when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate. Select“Off”to
deactivate.
!Gear Position Indicator Settings
(MT models)
The gear position indicator light can be
activated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate. Select“Off”to deactivate.!Units
You can select the displayed units of the
distance, vehicle speed and volume.
Operate the“
”or“”switch on the
steering wheel to display the preferred
units. Then pull the“
/SET”switch to
select the displayed units.
!Languages
Operate the“
”or“”switch on the
steering wheel to display the preferred
language. Then pull the“
/SET”switch to
select the displayed language.
!Combination Meter Illumination (if
equipped)
After entering the“Combination Meter
Illumination”menu, select the following
menu.
!Meter Ring Illumination
The illumination of the combination meter
rings can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate the illumination.
Select“Off”to deactivate the illumination.
!EyeSight (models with EyeSight
system)
NOTE
For models with the EyeSight system,
refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.After entering the“EyeSight”menu, select
one of the following menus.
!Warning Volume
The volume of the warning buzzer that
sounds when the EyeSight system is in
use can be set in 3 stages (“Max”,“Mid”
and“Min”).
!Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound
When adaptive cruise control is used, the
buzzer that sounds under any of the
following conditions can be activated or
deactivated.
.A vehicle is detected in front
.Detection is not possible
Select“On”to activate the buzzer. Select
“Off”to deactivate the buzzer.
!Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor
Function
When adaptive cruise control is used, the
buzzer that sounds if a vehicle in front has
started can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate the buzzer. Select
“Off”to deactivate the buzzer.
!Vehicle Icon
The vehicle icon indication can be acti-
vated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate. Select“Off”to deactivate.
Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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Starting and operating
X-mode (Outback CVT models)......................... 7-38
To activate/deactivate the X-mode....................... 7-39
Hill descent control function............................... 7-39
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if
equipped)......................................................... 7-40
Parking your vehicle.......................................... 7-42
Electronic parking brake..................................... 7-42
Parking tips....................................................... 7-47
Hill start assist system (MT models)................ 7-48
To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist
system............................................................. 7-49
Cruise control..................................................... 7-49To set cruise control.......................................... 7-50
To temporarily cancel the cruise control............. 7-51To turn off the cruise control.............................. 7-51
To change the cruising speed............................ 7-51
Cruise control indicator..................................... 7-53
Cruise control set indicator................................ 7-53
BSD/RCTA (if equipped).................................... 7-53System features................................................. 7-53
System operation............................................... 7-55
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning
buzzer............................................................. 7-56
BSD/RCTA warning indicator.............................. 7-58
BSD/RCTA OFF switch....................................... 7-59
Certification for the BSD/RCTA........................... 7-60
Handling of radar sensors.................................. 7-60
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.when starting backward facing uphill
.when starting forward facing downhill
.while the parking brake is applied
.while the ignition switch is in the“ACC”
or“LOCK”/“OFF”position
.while the Hill Holder indicator light isOFF
When using the Hill start assist system, a
braking effect may be felt even after the
brake pedal has been released. However,
this braking effect should disappear once
the clutch pedal is released.
NOTE
A slight jolt may be felt when the
vehicle begins to move forward after
being reversed.
&To activate/deactivate the Hill
start assist system
When activating/deactivation the Hill
Holder function, the Hill start assist system
will also be activated/deactivated. For
details about activating/deactivating the
Hill Holder function, refer to“Hill Holder
switch”F7-45.
Cruise control
NOTE
For models with EyeSight system:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.
Cruise control enables you to maintain a
constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is
operative when the vehicle speed is 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under
any of the following conditions.
These may cause loss of vehicle
control.
.driving up or down a steep grade
.driving on slippery or winding
roads
.driving in heavy traffic
.towing a trailer
NOTE
Make sure the cruise control system is
turned off when the cruise control is
not in use to avoid unintentionally
setting of the cruise control.
Starting and operating/Cruise control
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Starting and operating/Cruise control
&To set cruise control
Cruise control main button
1. Press the cruise control main button.
Cruise control indicator
The cruise control indicator on the combi-nation meter will appear.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.
3. Press the“RES/SET”switch to the
“SET”side and release it. Then release
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control set indicator
1) When setting the displayed unit as
“MPH”.
2) When setting the displayed unit as
“km/h”.
At this time, the cruise control set indicator
appears in the combination meter. The set
speed will be shown on the combination
meter. You can change the displayed unit
by operating the multi information display.
For details, refer to“Units”F3-41.
The vehicle will maintain the desired
speed.
Vehicle speed can be temporarily in-
creased while driving with the cruise
control activated. Simply depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi-
cle. When the accelerator pedal is re-
leased, the vehicle will return to and
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maintain the previous cruising speed.
&To temporarily cancel the
cruise control
The cruise control can be temporarily
canceled in the following ways.
.Press the“CANCEL”button.
.Press the X-mode switch to activate
the X-mode (models with X-mode).
.Depress the brake pedal.
.Depress the clutch pedal (MT models).
WARNING
For CVT models, do not place the
select lever in the“N”position while
driving. If the select lever is shifted
into the“N”position, cruise control
can be canceled but the enginebrake will no longer work. This
could result in an accident.
The cruise control set indicator in the
combination meter disappears when the
cruise control is canceled.
To resume the cruise control after it has
been temporarily canceled and with vehi-
cle speed of approximately 20 mph (30
km/h) or more, press the“RES/SET”
switch to the“RES”side to return to the
original cruising speed automatically.
The cruise control set indicator in the
combination meter will automatically ap-
pear at this time.
&To turn off the cruise control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise
control:
.Press the cruise control main button
again.
.Turn the ignition switch to the“ACC”or
“LOCK”/“OFF”position (but only when the
vehicle is completely stopped).
&To change the cruising speed
!To increase the speed (by the“RES/
SET”switch)
Press the“RES/SET”switch to the“RES”
side and hold it until the vehicle reaches
the desired speed. Then, release the
switch. The vehicle speed at that moment
will be memorized and treated as the new
set speed.
Starting and operating/Cruise control
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