tow bar SUBARU OUTBACK 2022 Getting Started Guide

PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES....... 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY..... 5
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU............. 6
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY............ 7
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH
PUSH BUTTON START....... 8
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)....10
INSTRUMENT PANEL........14
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................16
TILT AND TELESCOPIC
STEERING COLUMN.........19
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . 20
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........22
POWER WINDOWS..........23
CENTER CONSOLE
STORAGE..................23
POWER MOONROOF........24
CLIMATE CONTROL..........25
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . 33
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............34
AUDIO CONTROLS...........34
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL..................35
I SWITCH...................35
LIGHT CONTROLS...........36
TURN SIGNALS.............37
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........37
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......38
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........39
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......40
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................41
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........42
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................42
STARTING THE VEHICLE......42
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......43
AUTO START–STOP..........44
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................46
X-MODE
®..................48
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...50
TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............51
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY..................51
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...52
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......53
LATCH/ANCHOR............54
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......55
CARGO COVER.............56
SPARE TIRE................57
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................58
2.5L ENGINE................59
2.4L TURBO ENGINE.........60
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......61
ENGINE OIL................61
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......61
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......62
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 62
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............63
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM........66
BUTTONS..................68
TOUCHSCREEN.............69
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................70
VOICE RECOGNITION........71
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......73
REARRANGING ICONS.......74
ADDING SHORTCUTS........75
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . 77
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................81
MEDIA.....................83
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........84
MAKING A CALL.............85
RECEIVING A CALL..........86
TEXT MESSAGES............87
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................88
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................89
MYSUBARU................90
MAPS
MAPS OVERVIEW............91
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................92
ENROLLMENT..............93
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....93
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................94
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................95
SOUND....................96
PHONE....................97
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........97
CLOCK....................99
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW......100
OPERATION...............101
FUNCTIONS...............101
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS................107
EYESIGHT
®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM)....................109
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
AND PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF..............110
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please
refer to “Safety and Security
Overview” on page 92 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and Security
Owner’s Manual. Not available in all states. See retailer for details.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Outback is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru retailer or a commercial towing service.
For more information, please refer to “In Case of Emergency” in your Owner’s Manual.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine is running, the parking
brake is fully released, the select lever is out of the “P” position, and the light switch is set
to Off, “AUTO”, or “
”. Always turn on the headlights when it’s dark outside by rotating
the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
TURN SIGNALS
Push fully up for the right turn signal and fully
down for left turn signal. Your Subaru also has
a one-touch lane changer feature: push slightly
up and release to signal a right lane change or
push slightly down and release to signal a left
lane change.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
1Intermittent:Push the wiper control lever
down one position for intermittent
operation. When the lever is in the
intermittent position, you can rotate the
dial to adjust the operating interval of the
wipers.
2Low Speed:Push the wiper control lever
down two positions for low speed wiper
operation.
3High Speed:Push the wiper control lever
down three positions for high speed wiper operation.
4Mist:Push the wiper up from the OFF position for a single wipe.
5Windshield Washer:Pull the lever toward you to wash the windshield. The washer
will spray and the wipers will operate while you pull the lever.
CONTROLS
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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 Subaru is stopped and the select
lever is placed in PARK. Then turn the ignition to
the "LOCK"/ "OFF" position.
2. The fuel filler lid is automatically unlocked when the
ignition is moved to the ”LOCK”/OFF” position, or
by unlocking using the access key fob/transmitter
or door handles.
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.
After refueling, put the cap back on and turn it
clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain
not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
NOTE: The Check Engine warning light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not tightened
properly.
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITY
2.5L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating
87 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit
No more than 10%
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
2.6 US Gallons
2.4L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating
87 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit
No more than 15%
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
2.6 US Gallons
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
REFUELING
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ROOF RAIL CAPACITY
Cross Bars
DynamicRoof Rails
DynamicRoof Rails
StaticRope
Hooks
Outback
(Except
Wilderness)150 Pounds 176 Pounds 176 Pounds —
Outback
(Wilderness)150 Pounds 220 Pounds 700 Pounds 176 Pounds
For more information, please refer to “Driving Tips” in your Owner’s Manual.
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY
2.5L Models
Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight*
2,700 pounds 270 pounds
2.4L Models
Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight*
3,500 pounds 350 pounds
*Towing a trailer with brakes.
NOTE:
• For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to select
“BSD/RCTA” to deactivate the system. The system may not operate as expected due to
obstruction of the radar waves. For details about how to turn BSD/RCTA off, refer to
page 114 in this Getting Started Guide and/or “Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s
Manual.
• For models equipped with the RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) driving support system,
when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the RAB button to deactivate the
system. The system may not operate as expected due to obstruction of the sonar
waves. For details about the RAB button, refer to page 115 in this Getting Started Guide
and/or “Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s Manual.
Please refer to “Driving Tips” in your Owner’s Manual for complete details, especially if
you plan to use this vehicle for regular towing.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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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/owners/starlink/multimedia.html for
more information.
Press the voice recognition 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 due to various types of interference.
Some causes for voice command interference are:
• The command is spoken too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
• The window is open, the climate control system is set on high, or the ventilation is
directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while the command is spoken.
NOTE: The system is designed to recognize a variety of commands, but certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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MEDIA
Bluetooth®
Your Subaru has Bluetooth®hands-free technology to manage your phone and audio
systems. Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones link directly through your Touchscreen
automatically, once connected. Receive and initiate calls or play music directly from your
device while keeping it stowed for safety.
To pair a Bluetooth
®device to the Touchscreen, see page 131 for Android devices or
page 134 for Apple devices.
CD(if equipped)
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or on
the Home Screen, select "Media", then select "CD". Depending on the CD format, the
Touchscreen may show the CD album artwork.
USB / iPod
The USB connection is below the Center Information Display (CID) in front of the select
lever. You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod. This will bring up the media
screen with controls. If using an iPod, make sure to use an Apple certified cable or MFi
certified cable for proper operation.
AUX Input
The AUX jack is a port that allows the input
from an audio device such as MP3 players,
portable music players and iPods. To access
the AUX menu, plug in the device to the AUX
jack and the menu will appear, or select the
AUX menu from the Touchscreen under
“Media”.
MULTIMEDIA
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SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW
STARLINK®Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These
include Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, 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 buttonfor SOS Emergency Assistance.*
•Press the i-buttonfor Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if subscribed).*
• To cancel a 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 if displayed on the Touchscreen.
Head towww.Subaru.com/STARLINKto see all the SUBARU
STARLINK
®subscription services and packages.
*Access to STARLINK®Safety and Security services requires an active
STARLINK®subscription. Not available in all States. See retailer for details.
Remote Engine Start available on keyless access with push-button start
vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control is available on select
models only. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. See Retailer
for details or visit the STARLINK
®page on Subaru.com to learn more.
STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY
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