washer fluid SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G User Guide

Driving tips/Winter driving
select lever back and forth between“1 ”/
“D ”and “R”repeatedly. Do not race the
engine. For the best possible traction,
avoid spinning the wheels when trying to
free the vehicle.
. When the road surface is extremely
slippery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission
in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and CVT). For
CVT models, refer to “Selection of manual
mode ”F 7-29.
! After driving
. Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in sand,
mud or water. Do this by driving slowly
and stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat
that process several times to dry out the
brake discs and brake pads.
. After driving through tall grass, mud,
rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that there
is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones,
sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the
underbody. Clear off any such matter from
the underbody. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering to the
underbody, a mechanical breakdown or
fire could occur. .
Wash the vehicle’ s underbody after off-
road driving. Suspension components are
particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they
need to be washed thoroughly.Winter driving
& Operation during cold
weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen,
use hot water to melt the ice, and after-
wards thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.
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SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con-
tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it
is diluted, as indicated in the following
table.
Washer Fluid Con-centration Freezing Temperature
30% 10.4 8F( −12 8C)
50% −48F( −20 8C)
100% −49
8F( −45 8C)
In order to prevent freezing of washer
fluid, check the freezing temperatures in
the table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
thepipingistoolowfortheoutside
temperature, it may freeze and block the
nozzles.
CAUTION
. Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the out- side temperature. If the concen-
tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.
. State or local regulations on
volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle ’s paint, wiper blades
or washer system.
! Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and
driving dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow that has
accumulated under the fenders to avoid
making steering difficult. During severe winter driving, stop when and where it is
safe to do so and check under the fenders
periodically.
!
Parking in cold weather
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.
CAUTION
.Do not use the parking brake
when parking for long periods in
cold weather since it could freeze
in that position.
. When the vehicle is parked in
snow or when it snows, raise the
wiper blades off the glass to
prevent damage to them.
. Under either of the following
conditions, icing may develop
on the brake system, which could
cause poor braking action.
– When the vehicle has been left
parked after use on roads
heavily covered with snow
Driving tips/Winter driving
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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

Engine compartment overview
&2.5 L models
1) Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir
(MT) (page 11-20)
2) Fuse box (page 11-38)
3) Windshield washer tank (page 11-32)
4) Battery (page 11-37)
5) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)
6) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-15)
7) Radiator cap (page 11-15)
8) Engine oil filter (page 11-13)
9) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-11)
10) Air cleaner case (page 11-15)
Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview
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Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview
&3.6 L models1) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-20)
2) Fuse box (page 11-38)
3) Windshield washer tank (page 11-32)
4) Battery (page 11-37)
5) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)
6) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-15)
7) Radiator cap (page 11-15)
8) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-11)
9) Air cleaner case (page 11-15)
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Maintenance and service/Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and
damaged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
.When any of the wheels is removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
a flat, always check the tightness of the
wheel nuts after driving approximately 600
miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque.
. Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
. Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.
. When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap is replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for aluminum wheels.
Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator
When there is only a small amount of
washer fluid remaining, the windshield
washer fluid warning indicator will appear.
When this occurs, refill the washer fluid as
follows.
1) “FULL ”mark
Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
add fluid until it reaches the “FULL”mark
on the tank.
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter,
use an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it
is diluted, as indicated in the following
table.
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Washer Fluid
Concentration Freezing
Temperature
30% 10.48F( −12 8C)
50% −48F( −20 8C)
100% −49 8F( −45 8C)
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
In order to prevent freezing of washer
fluid, check the freezing temperatures in
the table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
thepipingistoolowfortheoutside
temperature, it may freeze and block the
nozzles.
CAUTION
. Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the out-
side temperature. If the concen-
tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.
. State or local regulations on
volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle ’s paint, wiper blades
or washer system.
Replacement of wiper blades
Grease, wax, insects, or other materials
on the windshield or the wiper blade
results in jerky wiper operation and streak-
ing on the glass. If you cannot remove the
streaks after operating the windshield
washer or if the wiper operation is jerky,
clean the outer surface of the windshield
(or rear window) and the wiper blades
using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral
detergent or mild abrasive cleaner. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper
blades with clean water. The windshield is
clean if beads do not form when you rinse
the windshield with water.
CAUTION
. Do not clean the wiper blades
with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
wiper blades.
. When you wish to raise the
passenger-side wiper arm, first
raise the driver-side wiper arm.
Otherwise, the passenger-side
wiper assembly and driver-side
wiper assembly will touch each
other, possibly resulting in
scratches.
Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades
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Troubleshooting..................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth®settings ..................................................... 5-66
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-34
Bottle holder ................................................................ 6-9
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-33
Booster ........................................................ 7-32, 11-22
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-20, 12-8
Pad ..................................................................... 11-24
Parking ................................................................. 7-43
Pedal .................................................................. 11-23
System ................................................................. 7-32
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-23
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-23
Brake system ............................................................ 7-32
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Braking ..................................................................... 7-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-32
Breaking-in of new brake pads ................................... 11-24
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-54
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-57
OFF indicator ........................................ 3-32, 3-40, 7-57
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-60
Warning indicator ................................... 3-32, 3-40, 7-59
Warning volume ..................................................... 3-45
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacing ............................................................. 11-40 C
Cargo area
Cover .................................................................... 6-15
Light ............................................................. 6-3, 11-49
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 6-19
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console ................................................................. 6-6
Changing
Coolant ............................................................... 11-15
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-5
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-13
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-23
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-23
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-23
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-24
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-15
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-20
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-21
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-32
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-11
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-27
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-34
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................
1-30
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-36
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-39
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Index14-3

Turn signal light.................................................... 11-44
Rear seat .................................................................. 1-11
Armrest ................................................................. 1-15
Folding down ......................................................... 1-12
Head restraint adjustment ....................................... 1-14
Reclining ............................................................... 1-11
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-20
How to adjust the rear view image ........................... 5-25
Rear window
Defogger ............................................................... 3-61
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-60
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-35
Recommended Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-8
Clutch fluid ............................................................ 12-8
Continuously variable transmission fluid .................... 12-8
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-9
Refueling .................................................................... 7-4
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-15
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 2-24
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-24
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-33
Replacing Access key battery ................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-16
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-27Remote engine start transmitter battery
..................... 7-21
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery ................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs ............................................. 11-40, 12-14
Backup light ......................................................... 11-46
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-49
Dome light ........................................................... 11-48
Door step light ..................................................... 11-49
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-42
Front side marker light .......................................... 11-42
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-42
Halogen headlight ................................................. 11-41
HID headlight ....................................................... 11-40
License plate light ................................................. 11-47
Map light ............................................................. 11-48
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-44
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-44
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-44
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-49
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-12
Roof rack .................................................................. 8-15
Roof rails with integrated cross bars ............................. 8-15
Rope hook ................................................................. 8-19
S
Safety Precautions

when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 3
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Index14-9

14-12Index
Low fuel................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-17
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-16
Power steering ...................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-24
Windshield washer fluid .......................................... 3-23
Warning volume
BSD/RCTA ............................................................ 3-45
EyeSight system .................................................... 3-44
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-22
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-29
Welcome lighting function ........................................... 3-48
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 11-32
Balance ............................................................... 11-29
Nut tightening torque .............................................. 12-9
Replacement ........................................................ 11-31
Windows ................................................................... 2-34
Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-32
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-59
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-34
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-61
Winter
Driving .................................................................... 8-8
Tires ............................................................ 8-11, 11-25 Wiper and washer
...................................................... 3-57
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-61
X
X-mode ..................................................................... 7-38
Indicator ................................................................ 3-32