SUBARU OUTBACK 2022 Getting Started Guide

OVERHEAD CONSOLE
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.
For more information,
please refer to page 92 in
this Getting Started Guide or
“Introduction” in your
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety
and Security Owner’s Manual.
2Enhanced 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.
For more information, please refer to page 92 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security Owner’s Manual.
3Automatic 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”.
4Power Moonroof Switch:Use this switch to operate the power moonroof.
For more information, please refer to page 24 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Keys and Doors” in your Owner’s Manual.
5Map Lights:Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: The map lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
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CONTROLS
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COMBINATION METER
1Tachometer
2Combination Meter Display (CMD)
3Speedometer
4Fuel gauge5Trip meter and odometer
6Select lever/gear position indicator
7Engine coolant temperature gauge
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Redlights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are:
Seatbelt warning Door open Brake system
Yellowlights indicate caution. Some examples are:
Low fuel Engine oil level warning light Tire pressure warning light
Greenandbluelights are for information. Some examples are:
Headlight indicator light Auto Vehicle Hold ONHigh beam indicator light
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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 audio system 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 audio
system and accessory power outlets. Orange indicator
illuminates.
ON:All electrical systems are available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF:Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
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.
4. When the Engine START/STOP button indicator turns green, briefly press and release
the Engine START/STOP button.
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
is electronically controlled and provides two
different driving modes: normal and manual.
Normal Mode
When the select lever is in the “D” (Drive)
position, the transmission is in normal shift
mode. The select lever position indicator in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) 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. Move the select lever left from
the “D” position into the “M” position to select manual mode. The gear position indicator in
the Combination Meter Display (CMD) shows the currently selected gear. Arrow-shaped
indicators show when upshifting or downshifting is available. To shift gears, use the paddle
shift control switches behind the steering wheel.
Paddle Shift Control Switches
You can shift gears using the
paddle shift control switches.
To upshift to the next higher gear,
pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the
next lower gear, pull the “–”
paddle on the left toward you.
You can temporarily shift gears
even when the select lever is in
the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you.
Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to
normal mode.
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AUTO START–STOP
The Auto Start-Stop system is designed to automatically stop and
restart the engine when the vehicle is stationary for a short period of
time (while waiting for a traffic light or in a traffic jam) after the
engine has warmed up. The system operates in order to reduce fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions and undesired idling noise. You
can learn more about using the Auto Start-Stop system from the
how-to video linked in the QR code and from the sections below.
Auto Start-Stop System ON/OFF
The Auto Start-Stop system can be turned on
and off in the Center Information Display (CID)
by using the Auto Start-Stop button on the
Home screen.
NOTE: The system will default to ON after the
vehicle has been shut off.
When the Auto Start-Stop system is turned OFF, the Auto Start-Stop OFF
indicator light in the combination meter display will illuminate. This is a solid
yellow indicator.
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System Operation
So that it can be used safely and comfortably, in addition to driver operations, the Auto
Start-Stop system is designed to constantly monitor the vehicle conditions as well as the
environment inside and outside the vehicle, in order to control stopping and restarting of
the engine.
After the vehicle has been completely stopped by depressing the brake pedal with the select
lever in the “D” position, the engine will be automatically stopped. When you release the brake
pedal with the select lever kept in the “D” position, the engine will be automatically restarted.
If the engine is temporarily stopped by the system, the Auto Start-Stop
indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate in green. This indicator
light will turn off when the system restarts the engine.
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) also integrates seamlessly with Auto Start-Stop
functions. With AVH, the parking brake automatically applies, so you can sit without your foot
on the brake pedal. To restart the engine, just gently press down on the accelerator pedal.
There are several operating conditions for this system to operate as intended. Please refer
to “Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s Manual for further information.
Auto Start-Stop Screen
Approximate indications of the time that the
engine has been stopped by the Auto
Start-Stop System and the amount of fuel
saved can be displayed on the Combination
Meter Display using the arrow switches. The
values are calculated from the most recent
reset of the currently displayed trip meter.
No Activity Detected Indicator Light
If the operational conditions are not met when the vehicle is stopped, the
engine will not stop and the Auto Start-Stop No Activity Detected indicator
light will illuminate. This indicator is solid white when illuminated. It will turn off
when the vehicle begins to drive.
Auto Start-Stop Warning Light
The Auto Start-Stop warning light will illuminate in yellow when initially turning
the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The light will turn off after the engine
has started.
NOTE: If the Auto Start-Stop warning light does not turn off or is flashing
yellow after the engine has started, the Auto Start-Stop system may be malfunctioning.
We recommend that you contact your authorized SUBARU Retailer for an inspection.
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INDICATOR PATTERN CONDITION
Solid green This indicator light illuminates when the engine
has been temporarily stopped by the Auto
Start-Stop system. It will turn off when the engine
is restarted.
Solid White Operational conditions have not been met, the
engine will not stop and this light will illuminate.
The light goes out once the brake pedal is
released.
Solid Yellow This light indicates that the system has been
turned off. The light will turn off once the system is
turned back on.
Flashing Yellow A fault has been detected with the Start-Stop
system. Please contact your authorized Subaru
Retailer.
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
To apply the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and pull
the parking brake switch up. The
indicator light on the parking
brake switch will illuminate and
“PARK” will appear in the
Combination Meter.
To release the parking brake
manually, depress the brake pedal
and push the parking brake
switch down with the ignition in
the “ON” position. To
automatically release the parking
brake, gently press the accelerator pedal with the select lever in the “D” or “R” position.
NOTE: Automatic parking brake release will not work unless all the doors are closed and
your seatbelt is fastened.
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Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Auto Vehicle Hold gives your feet a break by
automatically holding your Subaru in place
when at a complete stop, such as at a traffic
signal, even after you release the brake pedal.
To turn on Auto Vehicle Hold:
1On the Home screen select the “Car
Settings” icon.
2In the “Vehicle Control” menu, select
“Auto Vehicle Hold”. The AVH indicator
will illuminate in the combination meter.
While your Subaru is being held by this
function, the operation indicator in the
combination meter will illuminate. The function
is canceled when you depress the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
Select “Auto Vehicle Hold” again to turn it off.
The function works with the select lever in
either the “D” or “R” position.
NOTE:
• For this system to work your seatbelt must
be fastened.
• Make sure to turn off this function before
entering an automatic car wash.
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ICON MODE
Auto Vehicle Hold
ON
Auto Vehicle Hold
IN OPERATION
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X-MODE®
X-MODE®is the integrated control system of
the engine, All Wheel Drive, and Vehicle
Dynamics Control (VDC) systems for driving
with bad road conditions. Using X-MODE,
®
you can drive more comfortably even in
slippery road conditions, such as mud or
snow, including uphill and downhill.
You can activate the system when the vehicle
speed is less than 12 mph. Display the Driving
Statistics Screen (select the Car Info button on
the home screen) to show steering angle,
running condition, and vehicle posture. If the
vehicle speed reaches 25 mph while
X-MODE
®is active, the system is cancelled.
The X-MODE
®Indicator appears in the Combination Meter Display
when X-MODE®is activated.
Activating X-MODE
®
X-MODE®can be quickly turned on or off in
the Information Bar. Use the arrow button to
navigate to X-MODE
®and select the setting.
X-Mode Indicator
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