high beam SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G Owners Manual
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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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Ignition switch (models without push-button start system) ......................................... 3-4
LOCK.................................................................. 3-4
ACC.................................................................... 3-5
ON...................................................................... 3-5
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-5
Push-button ignition switch (models with
push-button start system) ............................... 3-6
Safety precautions.............................................. 3-6
Operating range for push-button start system ...... 3-6
Switching power status ....................................... 3-7
When access key does not operate properly ........ 3-8
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-8
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-8
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-8
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................... 3-9
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-9
Odometer ............................................................ 3-9
Double trip meter ............................................... 3-10
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-10
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-11
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-12
ECO gauge ........................................................ 3-12
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15Front passenger
’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 3-16
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-16
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-16
Engine low oil level warning indicator ................ 3-17
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models) ........... 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S. spec. models) ........................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-19
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-19
Electronic parking brake indicator light .............. 3-21
Hill Holder indicator light ................................... 3-22
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-22
Door open indicator ........................................... 3-23
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator .......... 3-23
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models) ... ..... 3-23
Power steering warning light .............................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-25
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button start system (if
equipped) ........................................................ 3-25
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-30
Select lever/gear position indicator ..................... 3-31
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-31
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-31
High beam assist indicator (green) (if equipped) ........................................................ 3-31
Instruments and controls
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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
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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/Multi information display
Multi Media Link screen (while selecting the
destination) (models with genuine SUBARU
navigation system):
Menu screen entering screen:
While this screen is selected, pull and hold the
“/SET”switch to enter the menu screen.
& Telltale screen
1) Telltale screen
When the corresponding situation occurs,
the following telltales will be displayed on
the telltale screen.
Mark Name Page
Door open indicator 3-23
High beam assist indi-
cator (green) 3-31
Engine low oil level
warning indicator
3-17
BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-32
BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)
3-32
Steering responsive fog
lights OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-32
High beam assist
warning indicator (yel-
low)3-31
Windshield washer fluid
warning indicator3-23,
3-59,
11 - 3 2
Hill descent control in-
dicator (if equipped) 3-32
3-40
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!Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights
The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
&High/low beam change
(dimmer)
To change from low beam to high beam,
push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high
beam indicator light “
”on the combina-
tion meter is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever
back to the center position.
! High beam assist function (if
equipped)
NOTE
.Do not overestimate the capacity of
the high beam assist function. The
driver always has the responsibility to
understand the surrounding situation,
to drive safely, and to change the
headlight mode manually if necessary. .
Observe the following points in
order to operate the high beam assist
function properly.
–Do not touch the camera or the
lens.
– Do not apply any strong impact
to the camera or the inside mirror.
– Do not disassemble the camera
or inside mirror.
– Do not spill liquid on the inside
mirror and camera.
– Do not place any objects over the
dashboard.
– Do not carry excessive luggage.
– Do not modify the vehicle.
– When replacing the windshield
glass, use the genuine SUBARU
parts (or equivalent products).
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
1) Camera for high beam assist function
NOTE
Observe the following points in order
to operate the high beam assist func-
tion properly..
Do not attach labels or stickers to
the windshield glass near the camera.
. Do not attach any accessories near
the inside mirror and camera.
If it is necessary to attach a label,
sticker or accessory in the position
shown above, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa). When
all of the following conditions are met, the
headlight will change to high beam.
. When the vehicle speed increases to
or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
. There is no preceding vehicle.
. The forward area of the vehicle is dark.
When any of the following conditions is
met, the headlight will change to low
beam.
. When the vehicle speed decreases to
or below 10 mph (16 km/h).
. When the forward area of the vehicle is
bright.
. When there is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle.NOTE
The factory setting (default setting) for
this function is set as “operational ”. This setting can be changed to OFF
(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
!How to use the high beam assist
function
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
. The light control switch is in the
“AUTO ”position and the low beam head-
lights are on automatically.
. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
High beam assist indicator (green)
When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
on the combination meter will illuminate.
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Malfunction of the high beam assist
function:
High beam assist warning indicator (yel-
low)
When the high beam assist function
malfunctions, the high beam assist warn-
ing indicator on the combination meter will
appear. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
Temporary stop of high beam assist
function:
If the high beam assist function stops
temporarily due to poor visibility or abnor-
mal temperature, the message appears
on the combination meter. When the
condition is canceled, the system will be
restored.
NOTE
Even when the operation conditions of
the high beam assist function are met,
there may be a case in which the high
beam assist indicator does not illumi-
nate and an abnormal condition warn-
ing is given. In this case, turn the
ignition switch to the“LOCK ”/“ OFF ”
position and then the “ON ”position
again. Check if the high beam assist
indicator illuminates. If the indicator
does not illuminate, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
! How to temporarily lower the
sensitivity of the high beam
assist function
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by using the
following operations.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
1) Automatic dimming on/off button
2. Press and hold the automatic dimming
on/off button for 15 to 20 seconds.
When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the LED in-
dicator on the automatic dimming on/off
button will flash.
NOTE
. The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function cannot be lowered
while driving.
. You can resume the sensitivity of
the high beam assist function by using
either of the following operations.
–Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ”/“ OFF ”position and then
start the engine.
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
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