Subaru Outback User manual

2013
Outback
Quick Reference Guide

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Instrument Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While Operating
Safety/In Case of Emergency
Additional Information
2 - 3
4 - 5
6 - 9
10 - 11
12 - 23
24 - 25
26 - 27
28 - 29

2
Remote Keyless Entry
Lock/Arm
 •Presstolockalldoors
and rear gate and activate
the security alarm.
 •Ifanyofthedoorsorthe
rear gate are not fully closed,
an electronic chirp will
sound ve times and the
hazard lights will ash ve
times to alert you that the
doors or the rear gate are
not properly closed.
 •Toactivatethevehiclender
function, press three times
(within ve seconds). If you
are within 30 feet of the
vehicle, the horn will sound
one time and the hazard
lights will ash three times.
Unlock/Disarm
 •Pressoncetounlock
the driver’s door.
 •Presstwice(withinve
seconds) to unlock all doors.
 •Whenthe“Unlock/Disarm”
button is pressed, the dome
and map lights will illuminate
if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.
Unlocking the
Rear Gate
Press to unlock the rear gate.
An electronic chirp will sound
twice and the hazard lights will
ash twice.
Panic Alarm
 •Pressonceandthehorn
will sound and the hazard
lights will ash.
 •Pressanybuttononthe
remote to deactivate.
Immobilizer
When the security alarm is
activated, the immobilizer
interrupts the starter motor
to prevent an intruder from
starting your vehicle without
a registered key.

3
Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges Personalize Controls While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
3
Getting
Started
Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat
(if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
2. Seatback
Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support
Press the front part of the switch to increase
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.
Folding the
Rear Seat
Pull up on the release lever on
the seat side that you want
to fold down. To return the
seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks
into place making sure that it is
securely locked.
Instrument
Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
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GettingGettingGetting
StartedStartedStarted
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
Move the switch in the corresponding direction
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
Getting
Started
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Instrument Panel
pg. 12 pg. 6-9 pg. 23pg. 24 pg. 10 pg. 22

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Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges Personalize Controls While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
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Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
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pg. 14-17 pg. 18-21pg. 13
Clock
Pressthe“+”buttontoadvancetimeorthe
“–”buttontoreversethetime.Vehicleswitha
navigation system, please refer to the separate
“OperatingInstructionsforNavigationSystem.”
Instrument
Panel

Outback 2.5i
Outback 2.5i Premium
6
Gauges Immediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob
Tachometer Trip meter and odometer
ECO gauge
Caution Informational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
Hot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-WheelDrive
(Automatic Transmission)

7
Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges Personalize Controls While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
7
Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While
Operating
Safety / In Case
of Emergency
Additional
Information
Gauges
Trip meter and odometer Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Informational
Multi-function display
switching knob
VehicleDynamics
Control/VehicleDynamics
Control operation
VehicleDynamicsControlOFF
CHECKENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger frontal
airbagON
Front passenger frontal
airbag OFF
Low windshield
washer uid
Hill Holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light