transmission SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G Owner's Guide

&Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil Manual transmission oil Front differential gear oil (CVT models) Rear differential gear oil
Oil grade .
SUBARU Extra MT*3
.API classification GL-5 (75W-90)*4API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity
No. and applic-
able tempera-
ture — .
75W-90*
. 90
*: Recommended
Oil capacity*
13.5 US qt
(3.3 liters, 2.9 Imp qt) 2.5 L models: 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)
Remarks*
2“ Manual transmission
oil ”F 11-19 “
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear differential gear oil ”F 11-19 “
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differ-
ential gear oil ”F 11-19
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
*3: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil.
*4: You may use this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil. However, using this type of oil will detract from driveability and fuel
efficiency. Specifications/Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
&Fluids
Fluid
Fluid type*1Fluid capacity*2Remarks*3
Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models) Consult your SUBARU dealer. 2.5 L models: 12.0 US qt (11.4 liters,
10.0 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 13.4 US qt (12.7
liters, 11.2 Imp qt)“
Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid ”F 11-19
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid –“
Brake fluid ”F 11-20
Clutch fluid (MT models) FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid –“
Clutch fluid (MT models) ”F 11 -
21
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors.
*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
& Engine coolant
Vehicle model Coolant capacityCoolant type
2.5 L models MT models8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
SUBARU Super Coolant
CVT models 8.2 US qt (7.8 liters, 6.9 Imp qt)
3.6 L models 7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Cooling system ”F 11-14.
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14-4Index
Locks................................................................... 2-34
Chime Key ........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-46
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ....................................................... 4-9
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-5
Manual ................................................................... 4-6
Clock ........................................................................\
3-34
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-21, 12-8
Pedal .................................................................. 11-23
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-12
Console ...................................................................... 6-6
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-25
Fluid ............................................................ 11-19, 12-8
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-17
Coolant ............................................................ 11-15, 12-8
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-14
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Crossbars ................................................................. 8-15
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-50
Indicator. ............................................................... 3-31
Set indicator .......................................................... 3-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-9 D
Daytime running light system
....................................... 3-53
Defogger ................................................................... 3-61
Defrosting ................................................................... 4-9
Deicer ....................................................................... 3-61
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Rear ........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-33
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-6
Open indicator light ................................................. 3-23
Step light ............................................................. 11-49
Unlock selection function ................................. 2-18, 3-45
Double trip meter ........................................................ 3-10
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-18
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. ....................................................................

6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads .............................................. 8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-24, 7-31, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7

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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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
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14-8Index
Transmission......................................................... 7-23
Transmission oil ............................................ 11-19, 12-7
Map light ........................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-22
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-8
Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-61
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-63
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-48
Multi information display .............................................. 3-36
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................... 3-9
Off road driving ............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-13
Oil level Engine ................................................................. 11-11
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-19
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-16
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-61
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-81
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-35
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
P
Parking ..................................................................... 7-42 Brake
.................................................................... 7-43
Tips ...................................................................... 7-47
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access ....................................................... 2-22
Pocket ....................................................................... 6-7
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-9
Outlets .................................................................. 6-10
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-82
Rear gate ...................................................... 2-42, 9-21
Seat ....................................................................... 1-5
Steering ................................................................ 7-31
Steering warning light .............................................. 3-23
Windows ............................................................... 2-34
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-27, 1-70
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine .................................... 7-12
R
RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-33
ON/OFF setting ...................................................... 7-69
Warning indicator .................................................... 3-33
RCTA........................................................................\
7-55
Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-44
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Gate .....................................................................
2-41

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
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