2005 SUBARU OUTBACK Owners Manual

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Interior equipment
Vehicle with moonroof (Station wagon) Vehicle without moonroof
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned
off to avoid battery discharge.
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Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it
sideways. !
Sun visor extension plate
With the sun visor positioned over the side window,
you can use the sun visor extension plate to prevent
glare through the gap between the sun visor and cen-
ter pillar. To use the extension plate, pull it toward the
rear of the vehicle. When you have finished using it,
stow it by pushing it toward the front of the vehicle.
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Do not pull out the extension plate with the sun
visor positioned over the windshield. The ex-
tension plate would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.
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Vanity mirror with light
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and
open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror comes on when the
ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position
and the mirror cover is opened.
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Storage compartment
"Always keep the storage compartment
closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of sudden stops or an accident. " Do not store spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive liquids or any other
dangerous items in the storage compartment. !
Glove box
A) Lock
B) Unlock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it,
push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clock-wise.A
B
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Center console box
Center console box (front)
If you remove the divider plate from the dual cuphold-
ers, you can use the center console box as a storage
space. To use as storage space:
Slide the sliding lid (near the parking brake lever) to-
ward the rear.
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Grasp the dual cupholders’ divider plate at the base.
Turn it counterclockwise to remove it.
If you hold the divider plate at the top while
turning it counterclockwise, it may break. To use again as cupholders:
Insert the protrusion on the back of the divider plate
into the hole in the center of the console box. Grasp
the divider plate at the base, and turn it clockwise to fit it.
If you hold the divider plate at the top while
turning it clockwise, it may break.
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Center console box (rear)
Pull up the lock release knob at the bottom of the front
edge of the lid. !
Center panel compartment
When your vehicle is parked in the sun or a
warm day, the inside of the center panel heats
up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat-vulnera-
ble or flammable articles such as a lighter in the
center panel. To open the center panel compartment, pull up the
edge of the bottom of the panel lid.
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!Overhead console (if equipped)
To open the console, push on the lid lightly and it will
automatically open.
When your vehicle is parked in the sun or a
warm day, the inside of the overhead console
heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat-
vulnerable or flammable articles such as a
lighter in the overhead console.
Cup holder
" When not in use, always keep the cup holder
stored while driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. " Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or
put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to an accident. " Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot,
might burn you or your passengers. Spilled
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