warning SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G Owners Manual

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 ”F 3-
12.)
2) Basic screen/Warning screen (refer to “Basic screens ”F 3-38 and “Warning
screen ”F 3-37.)
3) Cruise control information display
4) Select lever/gear position indicator (refer to
“Select lever/gear position indicator ”
F 3-31.)
5) Telltale screen (refer to “Telltale screen ”
F 3-40.)
6) Odometer (refer to “Odometer ”F 3-9.)/
double trip meter (refer to “Double trip
meter” F3-10.)
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 welcome screen 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 ”F 3-44.
. The Good-bye screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to “Good-
bye Screen ”F 3-44.
& 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
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.
& 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 3-23
High beam assist indi-
cator (green) 3-31
Engine low oil level
warning indicator
3-17
BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-32
BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)
3-32
Steering responsive fog
lights OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-32
High beam assist
warning indicator (yel-
low)3-31
Windshield washer fluid
warning indicator3-23,
3-59,
11 - 3 2
Hill descent control in-
dicator (if equipped) 3-32
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MarkName Page
Icy road surface warn-
ing indicator 3-32
Access key warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-25
RAB warning indicator
(if equipped)
3-33
RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-33
Sonar audible alarm
OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-33
&
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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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
The menu list is as follows.
First menuSecond menu
Third menu Settings
Screen Settings Welcome Screen
—.
ON (with sound)
. ON (without sound)
. OFF
Good-bye Screen —ON/OFF
Gauge Initial Movement —ON/OFF
Gear Position Indicator Settings
(MT models) —ON/OFF
Units —.
Km, km/h, Liter
. miles, MPH, Gallon
Languages —.
English
. Spanish
. French
. Japanese
Combination Meter Illumination (if
equipped) Meter Ring Illumination
—ON/OFF
EyeSight (models with EyeSight
system) Warning Volume
—Max/Mid/Min
Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound —ON/OFF
Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor
Function —ON/OFF
Vehicle Icon —ON/OFF
BSD/RCTA (if equipped) Warning Volume
—Max/Mid/Min
RAB (if equipped) Warning Volume
—Max/Mid/Min
Sonar Audible Alarm —ON/OFF
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First menuSecond menu
Third menu Settings
Vehicle Setting Keyless Entry System Audible Signal*1ON/OFF
Hazard Warning Flasher ON/OFF
Driver Door Unlock
*1 *2Driver Door Only, All
Rear Gate Unlock
*1 *2 *3Rear Gate Only, All
Defogger —15 minutes/Continuous
Interior Light —10 seconds
–30 seconds, OFF
Auto Headlights Light SensitivityMax/Mid/Low/Min
Wiper Link ON/OFF
Welcome Lighting Approaching Time Set30 seconds
–90 seconds, OFF
Leaving Time Set 30 seconds
–90 seconds, OFF
Default Settings OK To Reset? —Yes/No
*1: The setting menu is available only for models with “keyless access with push-button start system ”.
*2: The setting can only be changed for the “keyless access ”entry function. For details, refer to “Door unlock selection function ”F 2-18.
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
!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 the lead vehicle moving monitor
function is operated, 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.
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!BSD/RCTA (if equipped)
After entering the “BSD/RCTA ”menu,
select the “Warning Volume ”menu. You
can set the volume of the warning buzzer
for RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert). You
can select “Max”,“Mid ”or “Min ”.
! RAB (if equipped)
After entering the “RAB”menu, select one
of the following menus.
NOTE
For models with RAB (Reverse Auto-
matic Braking) system, refer to “Re-
verse Automatic Braking System ”F 7-
63.
!Warning Volume
The volume of the warning buzzer that
sounds when the RAB (Reverse Auto-
matic Braking) system is in operation can
be set in 3 stages (“Max ”,“Mid ”and “Min ”).
! Sonar Audible Alarm
When the RAB (Reverse Automatic Brak-
ing) system is in operation, the buzzer that
sounds if an obstacle is detected in the
rear or if detection is not possible can be
activated or deactivated. Select “On”to
activate the buzzer. Select “Off”to deac-
tivate the buzzer. !
Vehicle Setting
After entering the “Vehicle Setting”menu,
select one of the following menus.
!Keyless Entry System
After entering the “Keyless Entry System ”
menu, select one of the following menus.
. Audible Signal (models with “key-
less access with push-button start
system ”):
The audible signal can be activated or
deactivated. Select “On”to activate. Se-
lect “Off”to deactivate.
. Hazard Warning Flasher (all mod-
els):
The hazard warning flasher operation can
be activated or deactivated. Select “On”to
activate. Select “Off ”to deactivate.
. Driver Door Unlock (models with
“ keyless access with push-button start
system ”):
The door unlock selection function is
available for the “keyless access”entry
function. For details, refer to “Door
unlock
selection function ”F 2-18. On this setting
menu, the door unlock selection function
for the driver ’s door can be customized.
Select “Driver Door Only ”to set as
“Operational ”. Select “All”to set as “Non-
operational ”. .
Rear Gate Unlock (Outback with
“ keyless access with push-button start
system ”):
The door unlock selection function is
available for the “keyless access”entry
function. For details, refer to “Door unlock
selection function ”F 2-18. On this setting
menu, the door unlock selection function
for the rear gate can be customized.
Select “Rear Gate Only ”to set as “Opera-
tional ”. Select “All”to set as “Non-opera-
tional ”.
! Defogger
The defogger and deicer system can be
set for the continuous operation mode or
automatic shut-off mode. Select “Contin-
uous” to select the continuous operation
mode. Select “15 minutes”to select the
automatic shut-off mode.
!Interior Light
The setting for the period of time in which
the interior lights remain on (OFF delay
timer) after closing the doors and/or the
rear gate can be set or customized. Select
the preferred seconds to customize the
operation period. Select “Off”to deactivate
the OFF delay timer.
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Malfunction of the high beam assist
function:
High beam assist warning indicator (yel-
low)
When the high beam assist function
malfunctions, the high beam assist warn-
ing indicator on the combination meter will
appear. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
Temporary stop of high beam assist
function:
If the high beam assist function stops
temporarily due to poor visibility or abnor-
mal temperature, the message appears
on the combination meter. When the
condition is canceled, the system will be
restored.
NOTE
Even when the operation conditions of
the high beam assist function are met,
there may be a case in which the high
beam assist indicator does not illumi-
nate and an abnormal condition warn-
ing is given. In this case, turn the
ignition switch to the“LOCK ”/“ OFF ”
position and then the “ON ”position
again. Check if the high beam assist
indicator illuminates. If the indicator
does not illuminate, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
! How to temporarily lower the
sensitivity of the high beam
assist function
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by using the
following operations.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
1) Automatic dimming on/off button
2. Press and hold the automatic dimming
on/off button for 15 to 20 seconds.
When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the LED in-
dicator on the automatic dimming on/off
button will flash.
NOTE
. The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function cannot be lowered
while driving.
. You can resume the sensitivity of
the high beam assist function by using
either of the following operations.
–Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ”/“ OFF ”position and then
start the engine.
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curve
–When another vehicle passes in
front of your vehicle
– When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead comes in and out of view
because of continuous curves, median
strips, roadside trees, etc.
. If the camera detects the light of the
front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle, the
headlight mode may change from the high
beam to the low beam automatically.
. The headlight mode may change from
the high beam to the low beam, or the low
beam mode may continue, when affected
by a street light, traffic signal, illumination
of an advertisement board, or a reflective
object such as a road sign and signboard.
. The timing of the change of headlight
mode may differ due to the following
factors.
–the vehicle condition (e.g., number
of passengers or weight of loaded
cargo)
– surrounding situation (e.g., move-
ment and direction of an oncoming
vehicle or vehicle ahead)
– detection limitations of the camera
angle& Headlight flasher
CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever. The headlight flasher works
even though the lighting switch is in the
off position.
When the headlights are on high beam,
the high beam indicator light “
”on the
combination meter also illuminates.
& Daytime running light system
WARNING
The brightness of the illumination of
the high beam headlights is reduced
by the daytime running light system.
The light switch must always be
turned to the “
”position when it
is dark outside.
The high beam headlights will automati-
cally illuminate at reduced brightness
when the engine has started, under the
following conditions.
. The parking brake is fully released.
. The light switch is in the off or “
”
position.
. The light switch is in the “AUTO ”
position and the headlights do not turn
on automatically.
. The select lever is in a position other
than the “P”position (CVT models).
NOTE
. When the light switch is in the “”
position, the front side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights are
illuminated.
. While the turn signal is flashing, the
high beam headlight on the side which
the turn signal is flashing turns off.
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