fog lights SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G User Guide

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.
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
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Instruments and controls/Front fog light switch
Front fog light switch
(if equipped)
1) Headlight switch
2) Fog light switch
To turn on the front fog lights:
Turn the fog light switch to the“
”
position while the headlights are in either
of the following conditions.
. while the headlight switch is in the “
”
position with the low beam mode selected
. while the headlight switch is in the
“AUTO ”position and the low beam head-
lights turn on automatically
To turn off the front fog lights:
Turn the fog light switch back down to the
“
” position.
Indicator light
The indicator light located on the combi-
nation meter will illuminate when the front
fog lights are on.
& Steering responsive fog
lights system (models with
EyeSight system)
The steering responsive fog lights system
automatically turns the front fog light on
and off based on the steering angle and
vehicle speed when entering a curve or
driving on curved roads. The system is
intended to help prevent accidents by
enabling better visibility of curves ahead
and early recognition of any disabled
vehicles or other obstacles.
The front fog light on the inside of a curve will turn on if all of the following conditions
are met.
.
The low beam headlights are on
. The fog light switch is in the “
”
position
. The low beam mode is selected (the
turn signal lever is in the center position)
. The select lever is in the “D”position or
the manual mode is selected
. The steering response fog lights sys-
tem has not been deactivated
. The operating conditions such as the
steering angle and vehicle speed are met
The front fog lights on both sides will turn
on as usual if all of the following conditions
are met.
. The low beam headlights are on
. The fog light switch is in the “
”
position
. The low beam mode is selected (the
turn signal lever is in the center position)
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!Steering responsive fog lights OFF
switch
Steering responsive fog lights OFF switch
Press this switch to deactivate the steer-
ing responsive fog lights system. Press
the switch again to activate the system. !
Steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator
Steering responsive fog lights OFF indica-
tor
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deacti-
vated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the wind-
shield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the washer con-
tinuously for more than 10 sec-
onds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level
frequently, such as at fuel stops.
. Do not operate the wipers when
the windshield or rear window is
dry. This may scratch the glass,
damage the blade rubbers and
might cause the wiper motor to
fail. Before operating the wiper
on a dry windshield or rear
window, always use the wind-
shield washer.
Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer
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CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cool-
ing fan and belts of the engine may
result in a malfunction. Check that
no small animal enters the engine
compartment and under the vehicle
before starting the engine.
NOTE
.Engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
. When towing a trailer, refer to “Trai-
ler hitch (Outback —if equipped) ”F 8-
19.
Starting and stopping the
engine (models without
push-button ignition switch)
& General precautions when
starting/stopping engine
WARNING
. Never start the engine from out-
side the vehicle (except when
using the remote engine start
system). It may result in an
accident.
. Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may
result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
. Do not start the engine near dry
foliage, paper, or other flam-
mable substances. The exhaust
pipe and exhaust emissions can
create a fire hazard at high
temperatures.
CAUTION
. If the engine is stopped during driving, the catalyst may over-
heat and burn.
. When starting the engine, be sure
to sit in the driver ’s seat (except
when using the remote engine
start system).
NOTE
. Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-
eration immediately after the engine
has started.
. For a short time after the engine has
started, the engine speed is kept high.
When the warm-up is completed, the
engine speed lowers automatically.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel and the usage condition (repeated
driving of a distance in which the
engine has not warmed up sufficiently).
In such a case, it is recommended that
you change to a different brand of fuel.
. On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly
such as a rapid start-up and a rapid
acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.
Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push –button ignition switch)
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Maintenance and service
Wheel replacement........................................... 11-31
Aluminum wheels............................................. 11-32
Windshield washer fluid .................................. 11-32
Replacement of wiper blades .......................... 11-33
Windshield wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-34
Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-34
Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback) ....................................................... 11-35
Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback) ... .... 11-36
Battery............................................................... 11-37
Fuses ................................................................ 11-38
Installation of accessories ............................... 11-40
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-40
HID headlights (if equipped) ............................. 11-40
Halogen headlights .......................................... 11-41 Front turn signal light
...................................... 11-42
Front side marker light ..................................... 11-42
Front fog light (if equipped) .............................. 11-42
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-44
Backup light .................................................... 11-46
License plate light ........................................... 11-47
Dome light ....................................................... 11-48
Map light ......................................................... 11-48
Door step light ................................................. 11-49
Cargo area light (Outback) ............................... 11-49
Trunk light (Legacy) ......................................... 11-49
Other bulbs ..................................................... 11-49
Replacing battery ............................................. 11-50Replacing battery of access key ....................... 11-50
Replacing battery of transmitter ....................... 11-51

Maintenance and service/Installation of accessories
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle. We recommend that you
install only genuine SUBARU accessories
on your vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down, Otherwise, there is
the risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to“Bulb
chart ”F12-14. For replacement,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
& HID headlights (if equipped)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the
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Specifications/Bulb chartWattage 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

Winter.................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-9
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system .......... 7-34
Warning ................................................................ 3-20
Electronic parking brake. ............................................. 7-43
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal ......... 7-45
Hill Holder ............................................................. 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Warning ........................................................ 3-21, 7-47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-17
Engine Compartment overview ........................................... 11-9
Coolant ........................................................ 11-15, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning indicator ................................. 3-17
Oil............................................................... 11-11, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 9
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-15
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-20
Clutch .................................................................. 11-21 Continuously variable transmission
......................... 11-19
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 11-42, 12-14
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Steering responsive fog lights system ....................... 3-56
Switch ................................................................... 3-56
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 ............................................. 3-38
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-11
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
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H
Hands-free phone system........................................... 5-71
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-8
Rear seat .............................................................. 1-14
Headlight .................................................................. 3-47
Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-54
Bulb wattage ....................................................... 12-14
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46
Flasher ................................................................. 3-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Welcome lighting function ....................................... 3-48
Heated Steering Wheel system .................................... 3-83
High beam assist function ........................................... 3-49
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-31
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-31
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-49
Hill descent control ..................................................... 7-40
Indicator. ............................................................... 3-32
Hill Holder ................................................................. 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-22
Switch .................................................................. 7-46
Hill start assist ........................................................... 7-48
To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-50
HomeLink
®........................................................ 3-63, 3-69
Hook Coat ..................................................................... 6-12
Convenient ............................................................ 6-14
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-19 Shopping bag
........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ........................................................................\
. 3-83
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch ............................................................. 3-4
Light ...................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-55
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-4
Indicator light (security indicator light) ........................ 3-30
Indicator light BSD/RCTA OFF ..................................................... 3-32
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-31
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-32
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Electronic parking brake .......................................... 3-21
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-32
Headlight ............................................................... 3-32
High beam ............................................................. 3-31
High beam assist .................................................... 3-31
Hill descent control ................................................. 3-32
Hill Holder ............................................................. 3-22
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-30
Security ................................................................. 3-30
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-31
Steering responsive fog lights OFF ... ........................ 3-32
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ........................ 3-24
X-mode ................................................................. 3-32

Information display..................................................... 3-33
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-63
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ................................... 2-39
J
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-5
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-11
K
Key ........................................................................\
.... 2-3 Number .................................................................. 2-3
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-5
Keyless access with push-button start system .. ............. 2-10
Disabling keyless access functions ........................... 2-18
Locking and unlocking doors ................................... 2-14
Opening rear gate .................................................. 2-16
Opening trunk ........................................................ 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator ...................... 3-25
When access key does not operate properly ............. 9-18
Keyless entry system ................................................. 2-24
L
LCA ........................................................................\
. 7-55
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-47
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-46
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-49
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46 Daytime running
..................................................... 3-53
Dome ............................................................ 6-2, 11-48
Door step ............................................................ 11-49
Front fog ..................................................... 3-56, 11-42
Front side marker ................................................... 3-47
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-5
License plate ....................................................... 11-47
Map .............................................................. 6-2, 11-48
Rear combination ................................................. 11-44
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-44
Rear turn signal .................................................... 11-44
Trunk .................................................................. 11-49
Turn signal ........................................ 3-54, 11-42, 11-44
Vanity mirror ........................................................... 6-5
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-13
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-17
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-36
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-24
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-6
Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-29
Seat .......................................................................
1-4
Index14-7