Subaru 2015 Outback User manual

2015 Quick Reference Guide

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Remote keyless entry system
Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped)
Access key
(if equipped)
Lock/ Unlock doors
PANIC
BASIC OPERATION
*Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all doors.
All doors and the rear gate will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the
access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to
your Owner’s Manual.
Keyless access function (if equipped)
Side door (front door handles only):
1All doors and the rear gate will be locked.
2The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors and the rear gate,
briey press the button a second time
within 5 seconds.)
3Press and hold to open the rear gate.
4The horn will sound and the hazard warning
ashes will ash.
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2
3
4
Locking
Unlocking*
Door lock sensor
Grip
Touch
Opening rear gate:
Press

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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1Select side to adjust
2 To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.
Adjustable components
1 Forward and backward adjustment
2 Seat cushion angle adjustment
3 Seat height adjustment
4 Seatback angle (reclining) adjustment
5 Lumber support adjustment
1 Forward and backward adjustment
2 Seat cushion height adjustment (Driver's seat only)
3 Seatback adjustment
Power seat (Driver’s seat-if equipped):
Manual seat (if equipped):
Front seat
Tilt/ telescopic steering wheel
Remote control mirror switch
1Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/
telescopic lock lever down.
2Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
3Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
backward.
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2
3
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1
2
3
2
1 2
1
2
4
3
5

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Start/ Stop engine
Starting engine:
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the P position (CVT models)
or shift lever in neutral (MT models).
4. Depress the brake pedal (CVT models) or brake
pedal and clutch pedal (MT models) until the
indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns
green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT models) or
clutch pedal (MT models), press the push-button
ignition switch.
To stop engine:
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the Pposition (CVT models) or shift lever in neutral (MT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is switched
in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.
OFF ( Turned off) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK
only when the key is pushed in while turning
it (all models) and the select lever is in the
P position (CVT models).
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Electronic parking brake switch Ignition switch (if equipped)
*The design may be slightly different from the illustration
depending on the models.
Operation
indicator
Apply
Release

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You must raise the slider and hold it in that position
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move
the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
Operate Select lever/ Shift lever
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the
select lever from the D position to the M position to
select the manual mode.
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Manual transmission (if equipped)
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button
Select lever button
Downshift Upshift

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DRIVER’S AREA
1Headlights
2 Headlightasher,High/Lowbeamchange
3Turn signal
Headlight switch/ Turn signal lever/ Front fog light switch (if equipped)
A
4Front fog lights (if equipped)
To turn on the front fog lights, rotate dial to .
Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch
is in:
- position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.
A CL
H I
F D
K
G
E
JB
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3
3
1
2

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1Windshield wiper
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2Wiper intermittent time control
3Windshield washer
4Rear window wiper and washer
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Continuous
: Intermittent
: Off
: Washer
Rotate knob to . The washer uid sprays and the
wiper operates.
Wiper and washer switch
B
To turn on, press the button.
Use in emergency conditions.
 Hazardwarningasherswitch
C
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of the
instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does not
work at all.
Illumination brightness control dial
D
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
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2
3
4

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
1Defroster button:
Press the button to defrost the windshield.
2Rear window defogger button:
Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,
outside mirror defogger or windshield wiper deicer
(if equipped). The function will automatically shut off
after approximately 15 minutes.
*The illustration of the print is Type A.
Defroster button/ Rear window defogger button
E
1Lock switch
2For driver’s window
3For front passenger’s window
4For rear left passenger’s window
5For rear right passenger’s window
Power window switches
H
Hood release knob
G
Power rear gate switch
F
1 2
1
2
4
5
3
Press and hold
the switch.
Pull

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To unlock all doors
To lock all doors
Power door locking switch
I
 Fuelllerlidreleaselever
K
Seat heater
J
Front seat heater switch
1HIGH mode indicator
2MID mode indicator (front seat only)
3LOW mode indicator
This indicates that the fuel ller door (lid) is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
Audio control buttons
L
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/ her hands off the steering wheel.
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Pull Right side
Driver’s side Front passenger’s
side

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Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Deactivate the Hill Holder function when:
• Towing a trailer
• Carrying a heavy load
• Parking brake is not used frequently when stopping on
an uphill slope.
1To lower:
Push the upper part of the anchor and slide it down.
2To raise:
Slide the anchor up.
Tilting Sliding
Moonroof switch (if equipped)
1Raise
2Lower
1Open
2Close
Child safety locks
Hill Holder switch
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
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2
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Activate /
Deactivate
Press

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VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS
Deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system facilitates the following operations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-coverd, or otherwise
slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
A
C
A E
D B

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1Cruise control main button: To activate and
deactivate
2RES/ SET switch
▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/ To resume
▼SET/- side: To set speed/ To decrease the speed
3CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle
speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal
and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 40 km/h
or more.
Cruise control buttons
B
Information display
C
1Clock
2Climate control mode indicators
3Outside temperature indicator
Control switch: To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the +button or the -button.
OUT TEMPPM
MAX
A/C
1ECO gauge
2Basic screen
3Cruise control information
4Select lever/ gear position indicator
5Warning screen
6Odometer/ double trip meter
Control switch: By operating ▲or ▼of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the /SET
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.
km/h
km
Multi information display
D
1
2
3
1 2 3
Control
switch
Control
switch
1
2
3
4
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5

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X-mode has the following functions.
Hill descent control function: Using the hill descent control function, you can operate
the vehicle keeping to a consistent speed downhill.
If the vehicle speed is likely to increase, the brake control
system will be activated to adjust the vehicle speed.
Driving ability control: This mode enables smooth application of torque for
hill-climbing ability and easier control of the steering
wheel.
X-mode (if equipped)
X-mode is the integrated control system of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control
system for driving in bad road conditions.
X-mode switch X-mode indicator
If the SRVD OFF switch is pressed, the SRVD
OFF indicator is displayed on the multi information
display of the combination meter, and the SRVD is
deactivated.
The SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) consists
of rear radar with Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change
Assist and Rear Cross Trafc Alert.
The system noties the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.
SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
SRVD OFF switch (if equipped)
E
Press

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Some warning/ indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
Remind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
overhead console.
CHECK ENGINE warning/ Malfunction
indicator
Engine/ Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-wheel drive warning (CVT models)
Tires of different diameter tted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction. Front seatbelts only.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission uid temperature
is too hot./ Transmission control
system malfunction.
Automatic headlight beam leveler
warning (if equipped)
Automatic headlight beam leveler
malfunction.
Brake system warning
Parking brake on/ Low uid level/
EBD System malfunction
(Anti-lock brake system warning
light illuminates simultaneously)/
Electronic parking brake system
malfunction.

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Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty. Rell
fuel immediately.
Windshieldwasheruidwarning
The uid level in the windshield
washer uid tank decreases to
the lower limit.
Access key warning (if equipped)
The access key is not inside the
vehicle. For other situations,
refer to your Owner’s Manual.
SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection
warning (if equipped)
SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection
(SRVD) malfunction.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/ EBD System malfunction (Brake System
warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.
Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Turn signal
indicator
Front fog light
indicator
(if equipped)
Front passenger’s
frontal airbag
OFF/ON indicator
Headlight
indicator
Security
indicator
Cruise control
indicator
High beam
indicator
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF
indicator
Cruise control
set indicator
Door open
indicator
Hill Holder
indicator
X mode
indicator
(if equipped)
Hill descent
control
indicator
(if equipped)
Steering
responsive fog
lights OFF
indicator
(if equipped)

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