SUBARU OUTBACK 2018 Quick Guide

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Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Gauges
Vehicle Dynamics Control/
Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead console)
Low windshield washer fluid
Hill holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control SET
indicator light
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Tachometer
Temperature gauge Trip meter and odometer
Gauges
Outback 2.5i Premium
Outback 2.5i Limited
Outback 2.5i Touring
Outback 3.6R Limited
Outback 3.6R Touring
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Caution
Informational
Trip meter reset button
ECO gauge
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
Power steering warning
Door open (if equipped)
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
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SpeedometerFuel gauge
Gauges
Vehicle Dynamics Control/
Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead console)
Low windshield washer fluid
Hill holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control SET
indicator light
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Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
To activate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch while the ignition is \
in the ON position.
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
To deactivate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch again.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column; firmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while \
driving.
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Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to
adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the
mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.
Combination Meter Display Controls (if equipped)
Use the i/SET controls to display and switch selected items in the Combination
Meter Display located between the tachometer and odometer. Please refer to your
Owner’s Manual for details on these controls.
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Controls
While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination.
Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward,
the instrument panel illumination becomes full bright.
Light Controls
Push up for
right turn signal.
Push down for
left turn signal.
Push forward to change from low
beam to high beam. Pull the lever
back to center to return to low beam. Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
Turns on headlights, instrument
panel illumination, parking lights,
tail lights and license plate lights.
Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).
AUTO (if equipped): The vehicle’s lights
are automatically on or off, depending
on the level of outside light.
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for
intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the
lever to the “OFF” position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe,\
move the
lever up. To spray washer fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward to the
intermittent, continuous, or wash position. When the rear wiper is off,
rotate the knob downward to wash and wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness
high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the parking
brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
” position.
The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by
the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights
when it is dark outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
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Manual Climate Control (if equipped)
1. Fan Speed Control Dial
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select
one of four fan speeds.
2. Air Conditioning Button Press the “A/C” button to activate the air
conditioning. Press it again to turn off the
air conditioning.
3. Air Flow Mode Selection Button Press the “MODE” button to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected air
flow mode – either ventilation, bi-level,
heat or heat-defrost – is shown on
the display.
4. Recirculated/Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. If the
button is pushed in, press it again to draw
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING,
DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED
MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF TIME. 5. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the temperature control dial from
blue for cool, to red for warm. Rotate the
dial all the way left for MAX A/C.
6. Defrost/Defog To clear the windshield and front
door windows of fog or frost, press the
defrost button, set the temperature control
to the red position, and set the fan speed
control to the fastest speed.
While in defrost mode, the air inlet
selection and A/C will operate
automatically (although the A/C indicator
will illuminate if the button was depressed
prior to or during defrost mode).
7. Rear Window Defogger Button Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about
15 minutes. If the window clears before
that time, you can press the button again
to turn it off.
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Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air
flow distribution, air inlet control, and
air conditioner compressor operation.
Press “AUTO” to activate. Press
“OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings can
be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3. SYNC Button Press the button to synchronize both
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperatures using the driver’s side
temperature control.
Operation in Manual Mode
4. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again to
turn off the air conditioning.
5. MAX Air Conditioner Button For quicker cooling, press the MAX
A/C button. 6.
Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected
air flow mode – either ventilation,
bi-level, heat, heat-defrost or
defrost – is shown on the display.
7. Fan Speed Control Buttons
Press the fan speed control buttons
to select the desired fan speed.
8. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Press the button again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN
THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
9. Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
10. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut
off after about 15 minutes. If the
window clears before that time, you
can press the button again to turn
it off.
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Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 2 to tilt the rear
of the moonroof up. Press the switch
1 to lower the moonroof. Press the switch
4 to open the moonroof most of the way; press it again to fully open it. Press
the switch
3 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway position
while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the
4 side or 3 side.
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Vehicles equipped with EyeSight and/or
STARLINK Safety and Security System.
HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides
three buttons to replace up to three hand-held
radio frequency remotes used to activate
devices such as garage door openers, gate
openers, entry door locks, security systems
and home lighting. Please see your Owner’s
Manual for programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to view a
how-to video.
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