Subaru 2016 Outback User manual

2016 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 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 will be locked.
2The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors, briey press the button
a second time within 5 seconds.)
3Press and hold to open the trunk.
4The horn will sound and the hazard warning
ashes will ash.
Opening rear gate:
Press
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1
1
2
3
4
Locking
Unlocking*
Door lock sensor
Grip
Touch

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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1Select side to adjust
2To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.
Adjustable components
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion angle adjustment
3Seat height adjustment
4Seatback angle (reclining) adjustment
5Lumber support adjustment
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion height adjustment (Driver's seat only)
3Seatback reclining 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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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Start/ Stop engine
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
Pposition (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.
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 Pposition (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)
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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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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.
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system
A CL
H I
F D
K
G
E
JB
FD
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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
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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◆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 and 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
Power rear gate switch
F
Hood release knob
G
Press and hold
the switch.
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2
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5
3
Pull

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To unlock all doors and the rear gate
To lock all doors and the rear gate
Power door locking switch
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 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.
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Pull Right side
Driver’s side Front passenger’s
side

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Deactivate the Hill Holder function when:
• Towing a trailer
• Carrying a heavy load
• When you do not frequently stop your vehicle on an
uphill slope using the parking brake.
Tilting Sliding
Moonroof switch (if equipped)
1Raise
2Lower
1Open
2Close
Hill Holder switch
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
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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1
2
1
Activate /
Deactivate
Press