headlight SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G Owners Manual

Illustrated index
&Exterior
1) Engine hood (page 11-7)
2) Headlight (page 3-47)
3) Bulb replacement (page 11-40)
4) Front wiper (page 3-59)
5) Moonroof (page 2-48)
6) Roof rail with integrated crossbars and
rope hook (page 8-15)
7) Door locks (page 2-6)
8) Outside mirrors (page 3-81)
9) Tire pressure (page 11-27)
10) Flat tires (page 9-5)
11) Fog light (page 3-56)
12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14)
13) Towing hook (Outback) (page 9-14)
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&Light control and wiper control levers/switches1) Windshield wiper (page 3-57)
2) Mist (page 3-59)
3) Windshield washer (page 3-59)
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-60)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-59)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-59)
7) Light control switch (page 3-46)
8) Front fog light switch (page 3-56)
9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-47)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-49)
11) Turn signal lever (page 3-54)
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&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-13
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light 3-13
SRS airbag system
warning light3-15
CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction in-
dicator light3-16
Charge warning light 3-16
Oil pressure warning
light
3-16
Engine low oil level
warning indicator3-17
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)
3-17
/ABS warning light 3-19
/Brake system warning
light3-19Mark Name Page
/Electronic parking
brake indicator light
3-21
Hill Holder indicator
light3-22
Door open indicator 3-23
Low fuel warning light 3-22
All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (CVT models)
3-23
Power steering warning
light3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol warning light/Vehi-
cle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol OFF indicator light
3-25
Access key warning in-
dicator (if equipped)
3-25
Security indicator light 3-30
Turn signal indicator
lights3-31Mark Name Page
High beam indicator
light
3-31
High beam assist indi-
cator (green)3-31
High beam assist
warning indicator
(yellow)3-31
Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (if equipped)
3-32
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
3-32
Cruise control indicator 3-31
Cruise control set indi-
cator3-32
X-mode indicator (if
equipped)
3-32
Hill descent control in-
dicator (if equipped)3-32
Headlight indicator light 3-32
Low tire pressure
warning light (U.S.
spec. models)3-17
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ItemFunctionPossible settingsDefault setting Page
Defogger and deicer system Rear window defogger, out- side mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicerOperation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operation
Operation for 15 minutes
3-61, 3-45
Map light/Dome light/Cargo
area light Operation of map light/dome
light/cargo area light OFF de-
lay timerOFF/Short/Normal/Long Long
6-4, 3-45
Battery drainage prevention
function Battery drainage prevention
functionOperation/Non-operation Operation
2-8
Auto on/off headlights Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/off headlightsMin/Low/Mid/Max
Mid 3-47, 3-46
Windshield wiper Automatic headlight turn on
function that is linked with
wiper operation Operation/Non-operation Operation
3-47, 3-46
Auto dimmer cancel Sensitivity of the operation of
the auto dimmer cancel OFF/Min/Low/Mid/Hi/Max Mid
3-55
Welcome lighting function Welcome lighting function (when approaching)OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/
90 seconds30 seconds
3-46, 3-48
Welcome lighting function
(when exiting) OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/
90 seconds30 seconds
High beam assist function
*1High beam assist function Operation/Non-operation Operation 3-49
Reverse gear interlocked rear
wiper Reverse gear interlocked rear
wiper operationOperation/Non-operation U.S.-spec. models: Non-operation
Other models: Operation 3-60
One-touch lane changer Operation of the one-touch lane changerOperation/Non-operation Operation
3-55
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting also works as the ON/OFF setting of the power rear gate buzzer for starting operation. However, you cannot change the warning buzzer
setting for a detecting jam, etc.
*3: The audible signal volume cannot be set under level 5 for the warning chime.
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Instruments and controls
High beam assist warning indicator (yellow) (ifequipped) ......................................................... 3-31
Cruise control indicator ...................................... 3-31
Cruise control set indicator ................................ 3-32
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID headlights) ............................ 3-32
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-32
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) .......... 3-32
X-mode indicator (if equipped) ............................ 3-32
Hill descent control indicator (if equipped) .......... 3-32
Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator (models with EyeSight system) ......................... 3-32
BSD/RCTA warning indicator (if equipped) .......... 3-32
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator (if equipped) ................ 3-32
Icy road surface warning indicator ...................... 3-32
RAB warning indicator (if equipped) ................... 3-33
RAB OFF indicator (if equipped) ......................... 3-33
Sonar audible alarm OFF indicator (if equipped) ......................................................... 3-33
Information display ............................................ 3-33Clock................................................................. 3-34
Climate control mode indicators ......................... 3-35
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-35
Multi information display................................... 3-36Basic operation.................................................. 3-36
Welcome screen and Good-bye screen ............... 3-37
Warning screen .................................................. 3-37
Basic screens .................................................... 3-38
Telltale screen .................................................... 3-40
Menu screens .................................................... 3-41
Light control switch ........................................... 3-46
Headlights......................................................... 3-47
High/low beam change (dimmer) ... ..................... 3-49
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-53
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-53
Headlight beam leveler (models with HID
headlights) ...................................................... 3-54
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-54
One-touch lane changer ..................................... 3-55
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-55Auto dimmer cancel function............................. 3-55
Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-56
Steering responsive fog lights system (models
with EyeSight system) ..................................... 3-56
Wiper and washer.............................................. 3-57Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-59
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Outback) ........................................................ 3-60
Defogger and deicer .......................................... 3-61
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-63
Inside mirror (without auto-dimming function) (if
equipped) ........................................................ 3-63
Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink
®(U.S.-spec. models without EyeSight system - if
equipped) ........................................................ 3-63
Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink
®(except
U.S.-spec. models - if equipped) .. ..................... 3-69
Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink
®(models with EyeSight system) ... ..................... 3-74
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-81

Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate momentarily and then go out
when the ignition switch is initially turned
to the“ON ”position. This permits check-
ing the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON”position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and turn off after several sec-
onds or after the engine has started:
: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the
seatbelt.)
: Front passenger ’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
/: CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: AT OIL TEMP warning light(CVT models)
/: ABS warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-tor light
/: Brake system warning light
: Hill Holder indicator light
: All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models)
: Power steering warning light
: Low tire pressure warning light(U.S. spec. models)
: Low fuel warning light
: Hill descent control indicator (if equipped)
: Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (if equipped)
If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer
for repair.
&Seatbelt warning light
and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver
’s and front
passenger ’s seat, as required by current
safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, this device reminds the driver
and front passenger to fasten their seat-
belts by the warning lights in the locations
indicated in the following illustration and a
chime.
Driver ’s warning light
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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&Select lever/gear position in-
dicator
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
For CVT models, the select lever position
is displayed on the indicator.
For MT models, the current gear selection
is displayed on the indicator.
! Upshift/downshift indicator (CVT
models)
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. Refer to
“Selection of manual mode ”F 7-29. !
Gear position indicator setting (MT
models)
The gear position indicator light can be
activated or deactivated. For details about
the setting procedure, refer to “Gear
Position Indicator Settings (MT models) ”
F 3-44.
&Turn signal indicator
lights
These lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to “Replacing bulbs ”F 11-40.
&High beam indicator
light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
operating the headlight flasher.
&High beam assist indi-
cator (green) (if
equipped)
This indicator appears when the high
beam assist function is activated. For
details about the high beam assist func- tion, refer to
“High beam assist function ”
F 3-49.
&High beam assist
warning indicator
(yellow) (if equipped)
This warning indicator appears when the
high beam assist function malfunctions.
When this warning indicator appears,
have your vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
&Cruise control indica-
tor
This indicator appears when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to “To set cruise control ”F 7-50.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
flashes at the same time. At this
time, do not drive at high speed and
have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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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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First menuSecond menu
Third menu Settings
Vehicle Setting Keyless Entry System Audible Signal*1ON/OFF
Hazard Warning Flasher ON/OFF
Driver Door Unlock
*1 *2Driver Door Only, All
Rear Gate Unlock
*1 *2 *3Rear Gate Only, All
Defogger —15 minutes/Continuous
Interior Light —10 seconds
–30 seconds, OFF
Auto Headlights Light SensitivityMax/Mid/Low/Min
Wiper Link ON/OFF
Welcome Lighting Approaching Time Set30 seconds
–90 seconds, OFF
Leaving Time Set 30 seconds
–90 seconds, OFF
Default Settings OK To Reset? —Yes/No
*1: The setting menu is available only for models with “keyless access with push-button start system ”.
*2: The setting can only be changed for the “keyless access ”entry function. For details, refer to “Door unlock selection function ”F 2-18.
*3: For Outback only Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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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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