ignition SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G Repair Manual

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&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.
&Headlight indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
. when the light switch is turned to the
“
” or “”position
. when the light switch is in the “AUTO”
position and the headlights illuminate
automatically
&Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.
&X-mode indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator appears while the X-mode is
activated. It will disappear when the X-
mode is deactivated.
&Hill descent control
indicator (if equipped)
This indicator appears while the hill
descent control function is in standby. It
will flash while the hill descent control
function is operating. It will disappear
when the hill descent control function is
not available.
&Steering responsive
fog lights OFF indicator
(models with EyeSight
system)
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deacti-
vated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
For details about the steering responsive fog lights system, refer to
“Steering
responsive fog lights system (models with
EyeSight system) ”F 3-56.
&BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)
This warning indicator appears on the
multi information display when the BSD
(Blind Spot Detection) or RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert) is not functioning for
any reason. For further details, refer to
“BSD/RCTA warning indicator ”F 7-59. If
this indicator remains displayed, have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)
This indicator appears on the multi in-
formation display when the BSD/RCTA
OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert). For details, refer
to “BSD/RCTA OFF switch ”F 7-60.
&Icy road surface warn-
ing indicator
When the outside temperature is 37 8F
(3 8C) or less, the icy road surface warning
indicator will illuminate to inform the driver
that the road surface may be frozen.
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NOTE
.The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature in the area
around the sensor. Therefore, the tem-
perature indication may differ from the
actual outside air temperature.
. The icy road surface warning indi-
cator should be treated only as a guide.
Be sure to check the condition of the
road surface before driving.
. Once the icy road surface warning
indicator appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has
increased to 41 8F(5 8C) or higher.
&RAB warning
indicator (if equipped)
This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-63.
&RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the Re-
verse Automatic Braking System is turned
OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking System is suspended temporarily.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-63.
&Sonar audible alarm
OFF indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the sonar
audible alarm is turned OFF. For the
setting procedure, refer to “Sonar Audible
Alarm” F3-45.
Information display
1) Clock
2) Climate control mode indicators
3) Outside temperature indicator
With the ignition switch in the “ON ”
position, the following items are shown
on the information display.
. Clock
. Climate control mode indicators
. Outside temperature indicator
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Instruments and controls/Information display
&Clock
NOTE
Your SUBARU dealer can change the
settings of activating/deactivating the
automatic adjustment of the clock by
the GPS (Global Positioning System)
(for models with the genuine SUBARU
navigation system). While the auto-
matic adjustment is activated, you
cannot adjust the time shown on the
clock manually. If you press the “+ ”
button or “-” button, the “--- ”indication
will be displayed to inform you that you
cannot adjust it manually. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
The clock shows the time while the
ignition switch is in the “ACC”or “ON ”
position.
To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the “+”button or the “− ” button. If
you press the “+”button, the indicated
time will change in one-minute incre-
ments. If you press the “−”button, the
indicated time will change in one-minute
decrements. If you keep the button
pressed, the rate at which the indicated
time changes will speed up.
The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour
clock displays. Perform the following
procedure to switch the display format.
1. Place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK”/ “OFF”position.
2. Press and hold the “−”button that is located near the clock display for approxi-
mately 5 seconds. The clock display will
then start to flash.
3. While the clock display is flashing,
press and hold the
“+”button for approxi-
mately 2 seconds. The clock format will
then change.
4. The clock display will continue to flash
for approximately 3 seconds to inform you
that the clock display has been changed.
If you want to change the clock display
again, press and hold the “+”button for
approximately 2 seconds while the clock
display is flashing.
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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
Journey time alert screen
NOTE
The journey time alert screen will
appear 2 hours after the ignition switch
is turned on. When you see this screen,
it is recommended that you take a rest
from driving.
&Basic screens
By operating the “”or “”switch on the
steering wheel, you can change the
screen that is always displayed.
Default screen:
Average fuel consumption screen:
: Fuel consumption: Driving range on remaining fuel
This screen displays the average rate of fuel
consumption since the trip meter was last
reset.
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Current fuel consumption screen:
: Fuel consumption: Driving range on remaining fuel
This screen displays the rate of fuel con-
sumption at the present moment. Driving information screen:: Journey time: Journey distance
This screen displays the journey time (the
time that has elapsed since the ignition switch
was turned to the “ON ”position) and journey
distance (the distance that has been driven
since the ignition switch was turned to the
“ ON ”position). Digital speed screen:This screen displays the current vehicle
speed.
Multi Media Link screen (while not selecting
the destination) (models with genuine
SUBARU navigation system):
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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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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
!Auto Headlights
. Light Sensitivity:
The operational sensitivity of the auto on/
off headlights can be set. You can select
“ Max ”,“Mid ”,“Low ”or “Min ”.
. Wiper Link:
The automatic headlight turn on function
that is linked with the wiper operation can
be activated or deactivated. Select “On”to
activate. Select “Off”to deactivate.
! Welcome Lighting
After entering the “Welcome Lighting ”
menu, select either of the following me-
nus.
. Approaching Time Set:
The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on when
approaching the vehicle can be set or
customized. Select the preferred seconds
to customize the operation period. Select
“Off ”to deactivate the welcome lighting
function when approaching.
. Leaving Time Set:
The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on when
exiting the vehicle can be set or custo-
mized. Select the preferred seconds to
customize the operation period. Select
“Off ”to deactivate the welcome lighting function when exiting.
!
Default Settings
Select “Ye s”to use the menu screen to
restore customized settings to the factory
default settings. Select “No”to return to
the previous screen without restoring to
the factory default settings.Light control switch
CAUTION
. Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
. Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the light control switch
is turned to the off position. If the
vehicle is left unattended for a
long time with the light control
switch set to a position other
than the off position, the battery
may be discharged.
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON ”position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
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Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
NOTE
The light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
.when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off (models with “key-
less access with push-button start
system ”)
. when the key is not inserted into the
ignition switch (models without “key-
less access with push-button start
system ”)
If the driver ’s door is opened while the
headlights are illuminated under such
conditions, a chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illumi-
nated.
& Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
”position:
The headlights are all off.
“
” position:
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
“
” position:
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on. “
”
position: auto on/off headlights
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.
The light sensitivity of the auto on/off
headlights can be changed by operating
the multi information display. For details,
refer to “Auto Headlights ”F 3-46. Also, the
setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.
Automatic headlight turn on function
that is linked with wiper operation:
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO ”position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by operating the multi in-
formation display. For details, refer to
“Auto Headlights ”F 3-46. Also, the setting
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
!Welcome lighting function
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
. The light control switch is in the
“AUTO ”position
. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlights
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors (for Outback, including the rear
gate) by using the remote keyless entry
system.
The low beam headlights will remain
illuminated for 30 seconds
*1and then turn
off. However, if any of the following
operations is done, the low beam head-
lights will turn off.
. The doors are locked.
. The light control switch is turned to a
position other than “AUTO”.
. The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
.
Thepush-buttonignitionswitchis
turned to the “OFF”status (models with
“ keyless access with push-button start
system ”)
. The key is pulled out from the ignition
switch (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”)
The low beam headlights will turn off
under any of the following conditions.
. 3 minutes have passed since the low
beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
. 30 seconds have passed since the
door is opened and closed.
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. The light control switch is turned to a
position other than “AUTO”.
. The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.
*1: The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, you can change the setting by
operating the multi information display. For
details, refer to
“Welcome Lighting ”F3-46.
For models with the genuine SUBARU naviga-
tion system, you can change the setting by
using the navigation system. For details, refer to
the Owner ’s Manual supplement for the naviga-
tion system.
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