engine SUBARU OUTBACK 2020 Getting Started Guide

HOOD PROP
The hood prop is located on the underside of
the hood. Release it from the retainer and
insert the end into the slot marked with an
arrow.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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2.5L ENGINE
1Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Main Fuse Box
3 Battery
4 Windshield Washer Tank
5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6
Radiator Cap
7 Engine Coolant Reservoir
8 Engine Oil Filter
9 Engine Oil Dipstick
10 Air Cleaner Element
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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2.4L TURBO ENGINE
1Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Main Fuse Box
3 Battery
4 Windshield Washer Tank
5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6
Radiator Cap
7 Engine Coolant Reservoir
8 Engine Oil Filter
9 Engine Oil Dipstick
10 Air Cleaner Element
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
The performance and long life of your Subaru are dependent on how you handle and care
for your Subaru while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles:
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not drive at one consistent engine or vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
• Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency.
• Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.
ENGINE OIL
Use 0W-20 synthetic, with one of the follow specifications:
• API classification SN or SN PLUS with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”.
• ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark).
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
2.4L Turbo Engine
4.8 US quarts (during oil and filter change)
2.5L Engine
4.4 US quarts (during oil and filter change)
There is approximately 1 quart between the low and
full level.1 Full Level
2 Low Level
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY
CROSS BARS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS STATIC
150 Pounds 176 Pounds 176 Pounds
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip: Press to toggle through your
presets or change a track/media file. Press and
hold to fast-forward/rewind.
2 Volume: Push the switch up/down to
increase/decrease volume.
3 Source: Press to change audio between radio
sources and media modes.
4 Voice Recognition: Press once to initiate the
built-in voice recognition system. If you have an
Android or Apple device paired, press and hold to initiate Google Assistant or Siri
functionality.
5 Call: Press to receive/end a call without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
VOICE RECOGNITION
With SUBARU STARLINK™, simple voice commands can control
features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select
models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead
console. You do not need to speak directly into it.
Visit www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html for
more information.
Press the talk switch to start the voice recognition system. Press
and hold the switch to cancel it.
For help with what you can say with voice recognition, press the
“Help” button on the screen or press the voice recognition button and say “Help”.
Tips
The system may not recognize the voice command if:
• You speak too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• You are driving with a window open, the climate control system set on high or have the
ventilator directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while you are saying a voice command.
In some cases, you may not be able to use voice commands if the system cannot properly
recognize the command. Examples are:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. NOTE: Certain words, accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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PAIRING A PHONE
Using a Bluetooth®connection with the Touchscreen allows you to
use the voice recognition system to make and receive calls. It
provides access to your phone book on your phone and can read
incoming text messages as well as reply via voice recognition. It
remembers your driver profile when your phone pairs via
Bluetooth
®.
For instructions on how to pair your phone to the Touchscreen, see
page 110 for Android devices or page 113 for Apple devices.
Visit www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html for
complete details on what is available by connecting a phone to the
Touchscreen.
MAKING A CALL
You can make a call through voice recognition
by touching the “Voice Recognition Switch” on
the steering wheel to start or stop the voice
recognition system. After pressing the “Voice
PHONE
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WHAT ARE SUBARU STARLINK™ APPS?
SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia offers advanced connectivity
through Apple CarPlay™ or Android™ Auto apps. Wireless pairing
and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy
connection to your favorite apps and content. You can access
news, navigation, music, podcasts, and more through the available
SUBARU STARLINK™ app.
For a complete list of all the apps available, visit
www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html.
Pandora®
Pandora is free personalized radio that offers effortless and endless music enjoyment and
discovery.
To use the Pandora application, connect your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth
®.
Depending on differences between models and software version, some vehicles might be
incompatible with this app.
The Pandora application must be installed on your smartphone.
Android™ Auto
Android Auto can be used to view maps, play music,
and place calls by connecting your Android device to
the system. Supported applications can also be run.
For more information, please refer to page 116.
For details on the services or the operations, visit the
Android Auto sites www.android.com/auto/ or
www.support.google.com/androidauto/.
To use the Android Auto application, connect your
Android device to the USB port.
APPS
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THE SUBARU STARLINK™ EXPERIENCE
STARLINK Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These include
Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle
Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, and so much more.
With the SUBARU STARLINK™ system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and
security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK™ experience
includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as
remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle.
Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS
and blue
i-button
. Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK™ call centers that are
there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The SOS button
is for SOS Emergency Assistance.
The i-button
is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed).
• Press the SOS button
for SOS Emergency Assistance.*
• Press the i-button
for Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if subscribed).*
• To cancel an SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Concierge call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select
the “End Call” button displayed on the Touchscreen.
Head to www.Subaru.com/STARLINK to see all the SUBARU
STARLINK™ subscription services and packages.
* Access to STARLINK Safety and Security services requires an active
STARLINK subscription. Remote Engine Start available on keyless access
with push-button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
available on vehicles with keyless access with push-button start and
automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual
transmission.
SUBARU STARLINK™ SAFETY AND SECURITY
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2.4L TURBO ENGINE . . . . .......48
2.5L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . .....47
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Power Outlets (12V) . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . 60
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . 2
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . ......24
ANDROID AUTO Cables .................116
Compatible Models . . . . ......118
Connecting an Android Phone . . . . 116
APPLE CARPLAY Cables .................119
Compatible Models . . . . ......119
Connecting an iPhone . . . . . . . . 119
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AUTO START–STOP SYSTEM . . . . . . 35
B
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device . . ....110
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 113
BUTTONS Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 53
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . . .....44
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . 40
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 11.6–Inch Automatic Climate
Control ..................17
Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate Control
System ..................21
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . .....22
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Seat Heater . . . . . . . .....22Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control
..................21
Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . ....22
CLOCK Automatically ..............105
Manually . . . . . . ..........106
CREATING HOME/WORK . . . . . . . . . 81
D
DRIVERFOCUS . . . ............37
DRIVING THE VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 31
Paddle Shift Control Switches . ....31
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . . . . . 33
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . ...........49
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . 49
F
FINDING A DESTINATION Arrival Time/Distance . . ........85
Canceling Guidance . . . .......99
Finding a Destination By Address . . 85
Finding a Destination By POI . ....89
Guidance Screen Icons . .......96
Map View/Perspectives ........98
Map Zoom . . . . ............97
Nearest Gas Station . . . . . . . . . . 99
Route Options . . . . . . . .......91
Saving Destination as a Favorite . . . 93
Shortest/Fastest/Economic . . . . . . 92
Traffic Information . . . . . . . . ....99
FIRMWARE SOFTWARE UPDATES . . 122
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS .......39
FORWARD ..................2
FUEL .....................38
FUEL CAPACITY . .............38
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . .....38
INDEX
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Power Rear Gate Button . . . . . . . . 42
Power Rear Gate Lock . . .......42
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . ......16
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 30
R
RADIO AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . ....66
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting Presets . . . . . . . ......67
REARRANGING ICONS . . . . . . ....59
REAR VIEW MIRROR Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . ......15
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 15
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . .....27
RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . .....71
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY . . . . . .....49
S
SEATING Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 10
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . .....10
Memory Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Driver’s Seat . . . . . .....10
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . . .......12
SOUND ..................102
SPARE TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
STARTING THE ENGINE Without Push-button Ignition .....30
With Push-button Ignition . . . ....30
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . . . . 55
SUBARU STARLINK™ ENROLLMENT . 79
SUBARU STARLINK™ MOBILE APP Chimani .................75
eBird ...................76
Quick Guide ...............75
SUBARU STARLINK™ WI-FI HOTSPOT* – STAY CONNECTED
How to Enroll: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 T
TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
THE SUBARU STARLINK™ EXPERIENCE ..............78
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) . . . ...............50
TOUCHSCREEN ..............54
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU . . . ...............3
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 50
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 37
With Push-button Ignition Switch . . 37
TURN SIGNALS . . . . ..........26
V
VOICE RECOGNITION Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . 55
Limitations ................57
Tips . . . .................55
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 29
WHAT ARE SUBARU STARLINK™ APPS? Android™ Auto .............73
Apple CarPlay™ . . . .........74
Pandora
®.................73
SiriusXM®Travel Link . . . . . .....74
WHY YOU SHOULD CREATE A PROFILE . . . . . ............62
WI-FI Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . 120
Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription . . . . . 121
WINDSHIELD WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . 26
INDEX
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