key SUBARU OUTBACK 2020 Getting Started Guide

FORWARD
Congratulations on choosing a Subaru vehicle! This Getting Started Guide is designed to
provide information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru and STARLINK
Systems on your Subaru vehicle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Getting Started Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. We
strongly encourage you to review the entire Owner’s Manual to ensure complete
understanding.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you’re having difficulty using any of the functions outlined in this guide, you can get more
information from the following sources:
Your Subaru Owner’s Manual:
Located in the glovebox
Online Subaru Owner’s Resources:
www.subaru.com/owners
Subaru Customer Support:
www.subaru.com/customer-support
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Pressing this button will lock all doors, rear gate and fuel door and activate the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five rapid chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash.
• Pressing this button three times (within five seconds) will activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet
of your Subaru, the horn will sound once, and the hazard
warning flashers will flash three times.
2 Unlock/Disarm
• Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door and fuel door if set to do so in the Touchscreen.
• Pressing this button twice (within five seconds) will unlock all doors and rear gate.
• When you press this button, the interior lights will illuminate, if set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console
switch.
3 Rear Gate
• Pressing this button will unlock the rear gate.
• If equipped with a power rear gate, pressing and holding this button will open or close the rear gate.
4 Panic Alarm
• Pressing this button will sound the horn and flash the hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate.
Access Key Fob
Transmitter
ENTRY AND EXIT
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Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
With this function, all doors and the fuel lid will automatically lock or unlock when certain
conditions are met based on your preference. You can set the doors to lock when your
Subaru reaches 12 mph or you shift the select lever out of the “P” position. You can set the
doors to unlock when you shift the select lever into the “P” position, turn the ignition “OFF”
or open the driver’s door. You can change the setting in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD) or the touchscreen.
Automatic
LockingVehicle Speed
(12 mph) Shift Out of
ParkOff
Automatic
Unlocking Shift into Park Ignition Off Drive Door
OpenOff
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
(if
equipped)
Your Subaru allows for customizing of the door unlock settings. The default setting is when
you unlock the vehicle, only the driver’s door and fuel lid unlock. If preferred, you can set
the vehicle to unlock all doors, the rear gate and the fuel lid. This adjustment can be
performed through the SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia Touchscreen under “Settings”,
then “Vehicle”.
Unlock Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door (or all doors depending on the
setting). Grip the front passenger’s handle to
unlock all doors and the rear gate. Two chirps
will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all doors and the rear gate and touch
the door lock sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the rear gate will
lock. One chirp will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
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Opening the Rear Gate
Press the rear gate opener button to unlock
and open the rear gate (or also unlock all
doors depending on the setting). Two chirps
will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Hands-free Power Rear Gate
The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function
uses the Subaru emblem to open the rear gate
when you have your hands full.
To open the rear gate using the hands-free
method, perform the following steps:
1. When the ignition switch is in the OFFposition, carry the access key fob with you.
2. Hold your hand over the Subaru emblem without touching it until a chirp sounds.
3. Immediately after the chirp sounds, move your hand away.
4. The rear gate will open automatically.
This function can be turned ON/OFF by
pressing the Hands-free Power Rear Gate
ON/OFF switch on the instrument panel.
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Memory Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
You can set a seat position and retrieve it using the buttons on the driver’s door or each of
the access key fobs.
To set a seat position with a button:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P”
position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold either button “1” or “2”. A chirp
sounds when the position is registered.
Another option would be to press and hold
the “SET” button and either button “1” or
“2” at the same time.
To retrieve the seat position with a button:
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. While the select lever is in the “P” position, press button “1” or “2”.
To set a seat position with the access key fob:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position with the parking brake on and the ignition “OFF”.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold the unlock button on the access key fob. A chirp sounds when the position is registered.
To retrieve the seat position with the access key fob:
1. Hold the access key fob.
2. Unlock and open the driver’s door.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency Assistance: Press the
red “SOS” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer Care
Advisor (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. Please refer to
the SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press
the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside
Assistance Provider (Subscription
required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. See p.
78 for more information.
3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: these lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
CONTROLS
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON: All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and
accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates.
ON: All electrical systems will be available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF: Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”. NOTE: Do not depress the
accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
3. Depress the brake pedal. Green LED on the ignition switch illuminates.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, look for the Engine START/ STOP button indicator toturn Green and then briefly press and release the Engine START/ STOP button.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of the
passenger side. To open the lid:
1. Make sure your vehicle is stopped and the selectorplaced in PARK. Then turn the ignition to the
"LOCK"/ "OFF" position.
2. Unlock the lid by pressing the unlock/disarm button on the access key fob or transmitter, pressing the
unlock side of the power door locking switch, or
putting the vehicle in “LOCK”/“OFF”.
3. Push the rear side of the lid.
4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further by hand.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the cap
holder inside the lid.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
FUEL
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Do not use fuels
with more than 10% ethanol. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.
FUEL CAPACITY
18.5 US gallons
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty,
at approximately 2.6 US gallons.
REFUELING
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POWER REAR GATE (PRG)(if equipped)
Power Rear Gate Button
Briefly press and release the button on the
instrument panel to automatically open or
close the rear gate. Two chirps will sound and
the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. If
you briefly press the button while it is closing,
it will open. If you briefly press the button while
it is opening, it will pause. Press the button
again to close the rear gate. If you attempt to
open the power rear gate with the doors locked, three rapid beeps will sound.
The operation is the same using the power rear gate button on the access key fob or
transmitter.
From the Rear of the Vehicle
To open the rear gate, unlock your Subaru or have
your access key fob with you. Then, briefly press the
button on the underside trim near the license plate.
The rear gate will automatically open. If you briefly
press the button while the gate is opening, it will
pause. Press the button again to close the rear gate.
To close the rear gate, briefly press the power rear
gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate. If you
press the button again, the rear gate will open.
Power Rear Gate Lock
With the rear gate open, press the lock button on the
inside edge of the rear gate. All doors, the rear gate
and the fuel lid will lock, and the rear gate will close.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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5Type your name in using the keyboard
screen and select “Next”.
6 Select a paired phone, or if the phone has
not been paired to the system, you can
skip this step and complete it later.
7 Select “Finish”.
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
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