instrument panel SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 6.G Owners Manual

Warranties
&Warranties for U.S.A.
SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru
of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an
authorized SUBARU dealer in the United
States come with the following warranties:
. SUBARU Limited Warranties
. Federal Emission Control Systems
Warranties
. California Emissions Control Sys-
tems Warranties
All warranty information, including applic-
ability, details of coverage and exclusions,
is in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet ”. Read these warranties carefully.
&Warranties for Canada
SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru
Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an
authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada
come with the following warranties:
. SUBARU Limited Warranty
. Emission Control System Warranty
All warranty information, including applic-
ability, details of coverage and exclusions,
is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet ”.
Read these warranties carefully.
& Warranties except for U.S.A.
and Canada
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Read these warranties carefully.
How to use this Owner ’s
Manual
& Using your Owner ’s Manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully
read this manual. To protect yourself and
extend the service life of your vehicle,
follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these instructions may
result in serious injury and damage to your
vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen
chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief
table of contents, so you can usually tell at
a glance if that chapter contains the
information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS
airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the
seat and seatbelt and contains precau-
tions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate
the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the opera-
tion of instrument panel indicators and
how to use the instruments and other
switches.
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&Instrument panel1) Power windows (page 2-34)
2) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-82)
3) Combination meter (page 3-8)
4) Audio (page 5-1/Navigation system (Re-
fer to the Owner ’s Manual supplement for
the navigation system)
5) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-8)
6) Seat heater switch (page 1-9)
7) Climate control (page 4-1)
8) Memory switch for power rear gate (page 2-45)
9) Illumination brightness control dial (page 3-55)
10) Power rear gate switch (page 2-42)/ Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-39)
11) BSD/RCTA OFF switch (page 7-60)
12) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-37)
13) Steering responsive fog light off switch (page 3-56)
14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-7)
A: Models without EyeSight system
B: Models with EyeSight system
NOTE
For details about the EyeSight system,
refer to the Owner ’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
!How to contact the vehicle manu-
facturer concerning modifications
for persons with disabilities that
may affect the advanced airbag
system
Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, seatbelts, front bumper, front side
frame, instrument panel, combination me-
ter, steering wheel, steering column, tire,
suspension or floor panel can affect the
operation of the SUBARU advanced air-
bag system. If you have any questions,
you may contact the following SUBARU
distributors:
of Columbia>
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer Dealer Services Department
P.O. Box 6000
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

Subaru Hawaii
2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202,
Honolulu, HI 96819-4467
808-839-2273
Shen
’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo-
bile
491, East Marine Corps Drive, Route 1
Dededo, Guam 96921-6255
671-633-2698

Trebol Motors
P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico
00910
787-793-2828

Subaru Canada, Inc.
Consumer Support Department
560 Suffork Court, Mississauga, Ontario
L5R 4J7
1-800-894-4212
There are currently no SUBARU distribu-
tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are
in such an area, please contact the
SUBARU distributor or dealer from which
you bought your vehicle.& System operation
CAUTION
Do not touch the SRS airbag system
components with bare hands right
after deployment. Doing so can
cause burns because the compo-
nents can be very hot as a result of
deployment.
The SRS airbags can function only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
When the SRS airbag(s) deploy(s), a
sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be
heard and some smoke will be released.
These occurrences are a normal result of
the deployment. This smoke does not
indicate a fire in the vehicle.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
deploys independently of the driver’s and
front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbags in
the steering wheel and instrument panel.
An impact sensor, which senses impact
force, is located in each of the following
locations.
. In the left and right front doors
. In the left and right center pillars
. In the left and right rear wheel houses
. In the airbag control module
. In the left and right front fenders (only
SRS curtain airbags are designed to
deploy when the front sub sensors sense
a severe impact.)
A rollover sensor is also located inside the
airbag control module.
If both of the following sensors together
sense an impact force above a predeter-
mined level in a side collision, the control
module causes both the SRS side airbag
and curtain airbag on the impacted side
to inflate regardless of whether the rear
wheel house impact sensor on the same
side senses an impact.
. the impact sensor that is located in the
airbag control module
. one of the center pillar impact sensors
or front door impact sensors
If both of the following sensors together sense an impact force above a predeter-
mined level in a side collision, the control
module causes
only the SRS curtain
airbag on the impacted side to inflate.
. the impact sensor that is located in the
airbag control module
. one of the rear wheel house impact
sensors
Even if a frontal collision occurs, both right
and left SRS curtain airbags will deploy
when the front sensor and the control unit
determine that the impact results from an
offset frontal collision.
The SRS curtain airbags are designed to
deploy under the following conditions.
. The driver ’s SRS frontal airbag deploys
or the driver ’s and passenger ’sSRS
frontal airbags deploy in a frontal collision.
. The system determines that the colli-
sion is an offset frontal collision.
. The vehicle is in an extremely inclined
state such as during a rollover.
The SRS curtain airbags are basically not
designed to deploy in the following cases.
. In a frontal collision when the SRS
frontal airbags do not deploy or the system
determines that the collision is other than
an offset frontal collision
. In most lesser inclined states If the rollover sensor detects rollover of the
vehicle, the control module inflates the
SRS curtain airbags
. At this time, the
driver ’s and front passenger ’s seatbelt
pretensioners also operate at the same
time.
After the deployment, the SRS side airbag
immediately starts to deflate. The time
required from detection of an impact to
deflation of an SRS side airbag after
deployment is shorter than the blink of
an eye.
The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated
for a while following deployment then
slowly deflates.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag deploy even when no one occupies
the seat on the side on which an impact is
applied.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are designed as follows:
. to deploy in the event of an accident
involvingamoderatetosevereside
impact collision
. to function on a one-time-only basis.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are not designed to deploy in the
following cases:
. in most lesser side impacts
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may malfunction.
. Do not touch the driving rod.
Doing so may result in injury or
damage.
The power rear gate operates only when
all of the following conditions are satisfied.
. The vehicle is stopped completely.
. The outside temperature is within a
range from −22 8F to 1408 F (from−30 8Cto
60 8C).
. The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/
“OFF ”or “ACC ”position. Or, the ignition
switch is in the “ON”position and the
parking brake is applied (MT models)/the
select lever is in the “P ” position (CVT
models).
We recommend using the power rear gate
function in most circumstances instead of
manual operation.
NOTE
. Do not press the power rear gate
button repeatedly while the power rear
gate is operating. Otherwise, the sys-
tem may ignore the button operation in
order to avoid being damaged.
. It is not possible to stop the rear
gate temporarily while opening be-
tween the completely closed position
and approximately 2 in (5 cm) open. If you press one of the power rear gate
buttons briefly during this range, the
rear gate will be closed.
.
If the vehicle starts to move while
the power rear gate is operating, the
system sounds a buzzer and closes the
rear gate automatically. At this time, if
the system detects jamming, it will
deactivate the power rear gate and the
rear gate will not be closed. If this
occurs, close the rear gate manually.
For details, refer to “Manual rear gate”
F 2-41.
. If you try to open the rear gate using
the power rear gate function immedi-
ately after closing the rear gate using
the power rear gate function, an elec-
tronic chirp will sound and the rear
gate will not open. Wait for a while
before trying to open the rear gate via
the power rear gate function.
. If either of the operating conditions
has not been satisfied while operating
the power rear gate, an electronic chirp
will sound and the power rear gate will
be deactivated. In this case, the rear
gate may stop opening or closing
suddenly. !
Operation
NOTE
.The rear gate will remain unlocked
even after closing it. Always lock the
rear gate when leaving the vehicle.
. If you cannot open/close the rear
gate by performing the operation de-
scribed here, a short electronic chirp
will sound three times (beep, beep,
beep).
!By the power rear gate button
(other than the buttons on the
rear gate)
Power rear gate button on the instrument
panel
Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
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Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
Power rear gate button on the access key
Power rear gate button on the transmitter
To open the rear gate:
Press and hold the power rear gate button
when the rear gate is closed. The rear
gate will open automatically. Then anelectronic chirp and the hazard warning
flashers will operate as follows:
.
When operating the power rear gate
button on the instrument panel/transmitter:
sounds and flashes twice.
. When operating the power rear gate
button on the access key: sounds and
flashes four times.
NOTE
While the rear gate is locked, you
cannot open the rear gate by operating
the power rear gate button on the
instrument panel. In such a case,
unlock the rear gate before operating
the power rear gate button.
To stop the rear gate midway:
Briefly press the power rear gate button
while the rear gate is being opened. Then
an electronic chirp will sound twice and
the hazard warning flashers will flash
twice.
If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will close.
You can open the rear gate by pressing
the power rear gate button briefly while the
rear gate is being closed.
To close the rear gate:
Press and hold the power rear gate
button. Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice. If you briefly press the power
rear gate button again, the rear gate will
open.
!By the buttons on the rear gate
NOTE
After performing the following proce-
dures, an electronic chirp will sound
twice and the hazard warning flashers
will flash twice.
Rear gate opener button
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Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push –button start system)
Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system)
& Safety precautions
Refer to “Safety precautions ”F 2-11.
& Operating range for push-
button start system
Legacy
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
Outback
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
NOTE
. If the access key is not detected
within the operating range of the an-
tennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.
. Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start.
–On the instrument panel –
On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– On the rear shelf (Legacy)
– Inside the trunk (Legacy)
– At the corner of the cargo area
(Outback)
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
“ Access key –if access key does not
operate properly ”F9-18. In such a
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to “Replacing battery of access
key ”F 11-50.
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&Switching power status
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The power status is switched every time
the push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver ’s seat.
2. Shift the select lever into the “P ”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of “OFF ”,
“ACC ”,“ON ”and “OFF ”. When the engine
is stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC”or “ON ”, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in orange.
Power status Indicator color Operation
OFF Turned off Power is turned
off.
ACC Orange The following
systems can be used:
audio and ac-
cessory power
outlet.
ON Orange
(while engine is stopped) All electrical
systems can be
used.
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
.To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, do not leave
the push-button ignition switch
in the “ON ”or “ACC ”position for
a long time.
. To avoid a malfunction, observe
the following precautions.
– Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.
– Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand
that is soiled with oil or other contaminants.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
. If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
Instruments and controls/Push –button ignition switch (models with push –button start system)
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Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
!Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the “ACC”or “ON ”position for
approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to “OFF”to prevent the battery
from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the “P”position.
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to “Access key –if access key does
not operate properly ”F 9-18.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works with the
ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
press the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. All the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights will
flash. To turn off the flasher, press the
button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges in the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.
& Combination meter illumina-
tion
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal
display illuminate.
2. The meter and gauge needles sweep
one time.
3. Dials and indicators in meters and
gauges light up.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
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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.
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
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