SUBARU OUTBACK 2019 Quick Guide

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Controls
Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.

1 Power rear gate switch (if equipped)
2 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

3 Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch (if equipped)
4 Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (if equipped)
5 Power rear gate memory switch (if equipped)
6 Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch (if equipped)
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Auxiliary Input Jack
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the
front of the center console. You can connect a
portable music player to the auxiliary jack and
hear the music stored on it through the vehicle
speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located
on the audio system to select the auxiliary mode.
USB Port
The USB port(s) is/are located in the front of the center console. You can connect a
USB-equipped portable music player to the USB port and hear the music st\
ored on it
through the vehicle speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system
repeatedly until the USB mode is selected.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)
Voice recognition switch;
please refer to your SUBARU
STARLINK
™ Owner’s Manual.
Press the button to select the
desired audio mode – FM, AM,
SXM, CD, AUX, MEDIA. With any of the radio modes selected,
press the left or right arrow button
to toggle through your presets.
In CD mode, press the buttons to
skip forward or back a track.
Push the switch
up (+) to increase
volume or down (–)
to decrease volume.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
RES/+ Switch
Press to resume set speed or increase
set speed while in either Adaptive
or Conventional Cruise Control. SET/– Switch
Press to set current speed or decrease
set speed while in either Adaptive
or Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate or
deactivate Adaptive
Cruise Control function.
Press to decrease following distance
setting while using Adaptive Cruise
Control. Press and hold to switch
to Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate
or deactivate
Lane Keep Assist.

Press to increase following distance
setting while using Adaptive Cruise
Control. Press and hold to switch
to Conventional Cruise Control.
RES/+ switch
SET/– switch
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Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, depress the brake pedal and pull up the
parking brake switch. The brake system warning light
on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch will illuminate.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your
seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator
pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the brake pedal is depressed in, push down the
parking brake switch.
X-MODE®
X-MODE® is the integrated control system of the engine,
AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Press the
X-MODE button to activate. Press it again to deactivate.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for operational
parameters and details about this feature.
While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode, shift to the next higher gear\
by pulling the “+”
paddle shift control switch on the steering wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift cont\
rol switch
to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation

Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
Hill Holder™ Function
To activate, press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate, press the Hill Holder switch again.
When the Hill Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be au\
tomatically applied when
stopped on an uphill or downhill slope with the brake pedal pushed down.\
The brake system
warning light on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the parkin\
g brake
switch will illuminate.
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While
Operating
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gives you ultimate control with two
different driving modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in Normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “\
D” and the
transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the\
manual gate
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change in\
to Manual
Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches. The shift position indicator
shows the selected gear position.
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Safety/In Case of Emergency
Child Restraint System
Your vehicle is equipped with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH). For
maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly install
the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided
in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at all times.
Child Safety Locks
The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked
position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
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Safety/In Case of Emergency
Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the
bucket from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack
handle is stowed on the back of the floor cover of the trunk.
Emergency Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes engine power to all\
four
wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck
is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your vehicle. Coverage
is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance
is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty,
whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been af\
fixed
to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of
any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by
the manufacturer.
*See your Retailer for details.
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Fuel
For both the 2.5 liter 4-cyl. engine and the 3.6 liter 6-cyl. engine, us\
e regular unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more
detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
be tightened until a
click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
The fuel fill lid release is located on the floor to the left of the
driver’s seat. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever
up and release.
Additional Information
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Engine Oil
Use only the following oils:
• API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING.”
• Or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification \
mark
(Starburst mark).
- 2.5 L models use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles
under normal driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
- 3.6 L models use 5W-30, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal
driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
Engine Oil Capacity
• 2.5 L models: 5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 lmp qt)
• 3.6 L models: 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
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7
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Engine Compartment
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information.
2.5 L Engine

Note: Callouts apply to both engines.

1 Brake Fluid Reservoir

2 Main Fuse Box

3 Windshield Washer Tank

4 Battery

5
Engine Oil Filler Cap
6 Engine Coolant Reservoir
7 Radiator Cap
8 Engine Oil Dipstick
9 Air Cleaner Element
3.6 L Engine
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7
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6
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