window SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G Repair Manual

Appearance care/Cleaning the interior
spray lacquer. You will discover that each
leather seat section will develop soft folds
or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
genuine leather.
&Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuum-
ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
leather materials may be used when
necessary.
CAUTION
Strong cleaning agents such as
solvents, paint thinners, window
cleaner or gasoline must never be
used on leather or synthetic interior
materials. Doing so could damage
the surface and cause the color to
deteriorate.
&Climate control panel, audio
panel, instrument panel,
console panel, switches,
combination meter, and other
plastic surface
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches.
CAUTION
. Do not use organic solvents such
as paint thinners or gasoline, or
strong cleaning agents that con-
tain those solvents. Doing so
could damage the surface and
cause the color to deteriorate.
. Do not use chemical solvents
that contain silicone on the vehi-
cle audio system, electrical com-
ponents of the air-conditioner or
any switches. If silicone adheres
to these parts, it may cause
damage to electrical compo-
nents.
& Monitor (if equipped)
To clean the audio/navigation monitor,
wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft
cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty,
clean it with a soft cloth moistened with
neutral detergent then carefully wipe off
any remaining detergent.
CAUTION
. Do not spray neutral detergent
directly onto the monitor. Doing
so could damage the monitor ’s
components.
. Do not wipe the monitor with a
hard cloth. Doing so could
scratch the monitor.
. Do not use cleaning fluid that
contains thinner, gasoline, or any
other volatile substance. Such
cleaning fluid could erase the
lettering on the switches at the
bottom of the monitor.
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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

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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1) Metal spines
2. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and
install them in the new blade rubber.
3. Align the claws of the support with thegrooves in the rubber and slide the blade
rubber assembly into the support until it
locks.
1) Claw
2) Stopper
4. Be sure to position the claws at the
end of the support between the stoppers
on the rubber as shown. If the rubber is
not retained properly, the wiper blade may
scratch the windshield.
&
Rear window wiper blade
assembly (Outback)
1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.
2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun-
terclockwise.
Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades
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Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades
3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm.
&Rear window wiper blade
rubber (Outback)
1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plastic
support.
2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support.
1) Metal spines
3. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and
install them in the new blade rubber.
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4. Align the claws of the plastic support
with the grooves in the blade rubber
assembly, then slide the blade rubber
assembly into place.
Securely retain both ends of the rubber
with the stoppers on the plastic supportends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear window
glass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.
Battery
WARNING
.
Before beginning work on or near
any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.
. For safety, in case an explosion
does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when work-
ing near any battery. Never lean
over a battery.
. Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.
. To lessen the risk of sparks,
Maintenance and service/Battery
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The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-
mation.
!Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure of the
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
!Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in-
flation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
adjust the tire pressures to the specific values. Driving even a
short distance warms up the tires
and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected
by the outside temperature. It is
best to check tire pressure out-
doors before driving the vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air
inside it expands, causing the tire
pressure to increase. Be careful not
to mistakenly release air from a
warm tire to reduce its pressure.
&
Glossary of tire terminology
.Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
.Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim.
.Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead.
.Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread.
.Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and
sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
.Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall.
.Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more.
.Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire.
.Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
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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
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