2007 SUBARU OUTBACK ECO mode

start playback of the discs, beginning with
the one inserted first.
If you fail to insert any disc during each 15
seconds interval, the full disc loading
mode will be canceled, and the player will
start playback of the disc inserted first. &How to play back a CD
! When there is no CD inserted
Insert a CD by referring to “How to insert a
CD (type A) ”/“How to insert a CD(s) (type
B) ”.
When a CD is loaded, the player will start
playback of the CD, beginning with the
first track. ! When CD is in the player (type A)
When the “CD ”button is pressed, the player will start playback. !
When there are CDs loaded (type B)
Press a desired one of the disc select
buttons the disc number indicator of which
steadily lights up. The player will then start
playback of the selected CD, beginning
with the first track.
If a disc that the player cannot read has
been loaded, the player will display themessage “CHECK DISC ”. &
To select a track from its beginning
! Forward direction
Briefly press the “”side of the TUNE/
TRACK button to skip to the beginning of
the next track/file (track). Each time the
button is pressed, the indicated track/file
(track) number will increase. NOTE
In an MP3 or WMA folder, skipping past
the last track/file (track) will take you
back to the first track/file (track) in the
folder. Audio
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5-20Audio
If you accidentally press the button and
cancel the disc/folder repeat-play
mode, press it again to reselect the
disc/folder repeat-play mode..For MP3 and WMA discs, they can
play back repeatedly only for the
currently playing file folder. They can-
not play back the whole disc.. The disc/folder repeat-play mode
will be cancelled if you perform any of
the following steps:
.Press the “RPT ”button
. Press the “
”button
. Press the disc select button
. Select the radio or AUX mode
. Press the “
”or “”side of the
SEEK/SCAN button in the folder
repeating mode “F-RPT ”
. Turn off the power of the audio
equipment. . Turn the ignition switch to the
“ OFF ”position. &
Random playback
! Non-MP3/WMA disc
Press the “RPT ”button for 0.5 second or
longer during disc playback to play all of
the tracks on the disc in a random order.
The display will show “RDM ”, and all of the
tracks on the disc will be played in a
random order.
To cancel random playback, press the “ RPT ”button again for at least 0.5 second.
The “RDM ”indication will go off, and the
normal playback mode will be resumed.
NOTE
Random playback will be cancelled if
you perform any of the following steps: . Press the “RPT ”button
. Press the “
”button .
Press the disc select button
. Select the radio or AUX mode
. Press the “LOAD ”button when
there is free space in the CD magazine. . Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF ”
position. ! MP3/WMA disc
Press the “RPT ”button for 0.5 second or
longer during disc playback to play all of
the tracks in the folder currently being
played in random order. The display willshow “F-RDM ”during the folder random
mode. Press the “RPT ”button again for
0.5 second or longer to play all of the
tracks on the disc in random order. The
display will show “D-RDM ”during the disc
random mode.
To cancel the random mode, press the “ RPT ”button for 0.5 second or longer
during “D-RDM ”random playback. The
“ D-RDM ”indication will go off, and the
normal playback mode will be resumed. NOTE . Each time you press the button for
0.5 second or longer, the mode will
change to the next one in the followingsequence.

If you accidentally press the button and
cancel the random mode, press it again
to reselect the random mode..Random playback will be cancelled
if you perform any of the followingsteps:. Press the “RPT ”button
. Press the “
”or “”side of the
SEEK/SCAN button in the folder ran-
dom mode “F-RDM ”
. Press the “
”button
. Press the disc select button
. Select the radio or AUX mode
. Press the “LOAD ”button when
there is free space in the CD magazine. . Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF ”
position. &
ScanThe scan mode lets you listen to the first
10 seconds of each track/file (track) in
succession. Press the “
”side of the
SEEK/SCAN button for 0.5 second or
longer to start scanning upward beginning
with the track/file (track) following the
currently selected one. Press the “
”
side of the button to start scanning down-
ward beginning with the track/file (track)
preceding the currently selected one.
After all tracks/files (tracks) in the disk/
folder have been scanned, normal play-
back will be resumed. To cancel the scan
mode, press the “
”or “”side of the
button for 0.5 second or longer. NOTE
The scan mode will be cancelled if you
perform any of the following steps: .
Press the “RPT ”button
. Press the “
”or “”side of the
TUNE/TRACK button . Press the “
”or “”side of the
SEEK/SCAN button . Press the “
”button
. Press the disc select button
. Select the radio or AUX mode
. Press the “LOAD ”button when
there is free space in the CD magazine. . Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF ”
position. Audio
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Fuel
CAUTION
Use of a fuel which is low in quality
or use of an inappropriate fuel
additive may cause engine damage.
& Fuel requirements
! 2.5-liter non-turbo models
The 2.5-liter non-turbo engine is designed
to operate using unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. ! 2.5-liter turbo models
The 2.5-liter turbo engine is designed to
operate using premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If
premium unleaded gasoline is not avail-
able, regular unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be
temporarily used. For optimum engine
performance and driveability, it is required
that you use premium grade unleadedgasoline. NOTE
Be sure to use premium unleaded
gasoline of 91 AKI or higher for a 2.5-
liter turbo engine model. If other gaso-
line (lower than 91 AKI) is used, knock-
ing, reduced output and poor
accelerator response will result. !
3.0-liter models
The 3.0-liter engine is designed to operate
using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 91 AKI or higher. Regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 AKI or higher may be used. However
for optimum engine performance and
driveability, it is recommended that you
use 91 AKI or higher grade unleaded
gasoline. You may experience reduced
output, poor accelerator response, and
reduced fuel economy when using gaso-
line with an octane rating lower than 91
AKI, depending on your driving habits and
conditions. If you experience any of these
conditions while using a lower octane
rated fuel, you may want to return to using
91 AKI octane rated fuel as soon as
possible. Additionally, if your vehicle
knocks heavily or persistently, or if you
are driving with heavy loads such as when
towing a trailer, the use of 91 AKI or higher
grade unleaded gasoline is required. !
Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the
Research Octane and Motor Octane
numbers and is commonly referred to as
the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
Using a gasoline with a lower octane
rating can cause persistent and heavy
knocking, which can damage the engine.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle
sometimes knocks lightly when you drive
up a hill or when you accelerate. See your
dealer or a qualified service technician if
you use a fuel with the specified octane
rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or
persistently. ! Unleaded gasoline
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed
to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler
nozzle. Under no circumstances should
leaded gasoline be used because it will
damage the emission control system and
may impair driveability and fuel economy. ! California fuel
If your vehicle was certified to California
Emission Standards as indicated on the
underhood tune-up label, it is designed to
optimize engine and emission control
system performance with gasoline that
meets the clean burning low-sulfur Cali-
fornia gasoline specifications. If you live in Starting and operating
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transmitter within a few seconds immedi-
ately following remote engine start shut-down. &Pre-heating or pre-cooling
the interior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting
and operation. After the system starts the
vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting. & Service mode
In service mode, the remote start function
is temporarily disabled to prevent the
system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced. ! To engage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position, depress and hold the brake pedal
then, press and release the “
”button
on the remote control transmitter three
times. The system will pause for one
second and then flash the parking lights
and honk the horn three times indicating
that the system is in service mode. When
attempting to activate the remote start
system while in service mode, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will honk two
times and will not start. !
To disengage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position, depress and hold the brake
pedal, then press and release the “
”
button on the remote control transmitter
three times. The system will pause for one
second and flash the parking lights one
time indicating that the system has exited
service mode. NOTE
When taking your vehicle in for service,
it is recommended that you inform the
service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with a remote control startsystem. & Remote transmitter program-
ming and programmable fea-
ture option
New transmitters can be programmed to
the engine starter system in the event that
remote transmitters are lost, stolen or
damaged. The remote engine start system
also has one programmable feature that
can be adjusted for user preference.
The remote engine starter system can be
programmed to either make an audible
horn chirp upon remote start activation or
not. Remote transmitter programming and
feature programming can be adjusted using the following procedure.
1. Open the driver
’s door (the driver ’s
door must remain opened throughout the
entire process).
2. Insert the key into the vehicle ’s ignition
switch and turn to the “ON ”position.
3. Locate the small black programming
button behind the fuse box cover, on the
driver ’s side left under the dashboard
panel.
4. Press and hold the black programming
button for 10-15 seconds. The horn will
honk and the parking lights will flash three
times to indicate that the system has
entered programming mode. At this point
you can perform either action (Step 5 or
Step 6).
5. To program a remote transmitter:
press and release the “
”button on
each transmitter. The horn will honk and
the parking lights will flash one time to
indicate a successful transmitter learn
each time the “
”button is pressed.
You can program up to eight transmitters.
6. To toggle the Horn Confirmation chirps
ON/OFF: press and release the brake to
toggle the feature. The horn will chirp and
the parking lights will flash one time to
indicate Confirmation Horn Chirps are“ OFF ”. The horn will honk and the parking
lights will flash 2 times to indicate Con-
firmation Horn Chirps are “ON ”. Pressing
Starting and operating
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7-16Starting and operating
at the speeds listed in the following table.
Shift up mph (km/h)
1st to 2nd 15 (24)
2nd to 3rd 25 (40)
3rd to 4th 40 (65)4th to 5th 45 (73)
! Maximum allowable speeds
WARNING
When shifting down a gear, ensure
that the vehicle is not travelling at a
speed exceeding the Maximum Al-
lowable Speed for the gear which is
about to be selected. Failure to
observe this precaution can lead to
engine over-revving and this in turn
can result in engine damage.
In addition, sudden application of
engine brakes when the vehicle is
travelling on a slippery surface can
lead to wheel locking; as a conse-
quence, control of the vehicle may
be lost and the risk of an accident increased.
The following table shows the maximum
speeds that are possible with each differ-
ent gear. Never exceed the speed limit below for
each gear position except for brief accel-
eration in an emergency. The tach-ometer
’s needle (if so equipped) will
enter the red area if these speeds are
exceeded. Failure to observe this precau-
tion can lead to excessive engine wear
and poor fuel economy.
Non-turbo models mph (km/h)
Gear Except
OUTBACK OUTBACK
1st 30 (48) 30 (48)
2nd 50 (81) 52 (82) 3rd 71 (116) 71 (116)
Turbo models mph (km/h)
Gear Except
OUTBACK OUTBACK
1st 32 (52) 32 (52)
2nd 54 (88) 54 (88) 3rd 80 (129) 78 (127)
NOTE
Never exceed posted speed limits. & Driving tips
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shift lever. This may cause wear on the
transmission components.
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle
speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,
or driving up steep hills, downshift to a
lower gear before the engine starts to
labor. .
On steep downgrades, downshift the
transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as
necessary; this helps to maintain a safe
speed and to extend brake pad life.
In this way, the engine provides a braking
effect. Remember, if you “ride ”(over use)
the brakes while descending a hill, they
may overheat and not work properly. . The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate afault. . A slight reduction in output torque may
occur in the models with a 2.5-liter turbo
engine before the engine warms up.

7-18Starting and operating
engine over-revving and this in turn
can result in engine damage.
In addition, sudden application of
engine brakes when the vehicle is
travelling on a slippery surface can
lead to wheel locking; as a conse-
quence, control of the vehicle may
be lost and the risk of an accidentincreased.
The following tables show the maximum
speeds that are possible with each differ-
ent gear. The tachometer ’s needle will
enter the red area if these speeds areexceeded.
With the exception of cases where sudden
acceleration is required, the vehicle
should not be driven with the tachometer ’s
needle inside the red area. Failure to
observe this precaution can lead to
excessive engine wear and poor fuel
economy.
Gear mph (km/h)1st 33 (54)
2nd 51 (83)
3rd 69 (112)4th 90 (147)
5th 125 (204) 6th Top speed NOTE
Never exceed posted speed limits. &
Driving tips
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an
upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shift lever. This may cause wear on the
transmission components.
When it is necessary to reduce vehicle
speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,
or driving up steep hills, downshift to a
lower gear before the engine starts to
labor.
On steep downgrades, downshift the
transmission to 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear
as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe
speed and to extend brake pad life.
In this way, the engine provides a braking
effect. Remember, if you “ride ”(over use)
the brakes while descending a hill, they
may overheat and not work properly.
The engine may, on rare occasions, knock
when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or
rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This
phenomenon does not indicate a problem. Automatic transmission
–4-
speed
The automatic transmission is electroni-
cally controlled and provides 4 forward
speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a
manual mode and a SPORT mode.
WARNING
Do not shift from the “P ” or “N ”
position into the “D ” or “R ” position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
. Shift into the “P ” or “R ” position
only after the vehicle is comple-
tely stopped. Shifting while the
vehicle is moving may cause
damage to the transmission.
. Do not race the engine for more
than five seconds in any position
except the “N ” or “P ” position
when the brake is set or when
chocks are used in the wheels.
This may cause the automatic
transmission fluid to overheat.
. Avoid shifting from one of the

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Avoid coasting with the transmission neutral.
During coasting, there is no engine brak-
ing effect. NOTE
If the selector lever is in the “N ”
position when you stop the engine for
parking, you may not subsequently be
able to move it to the “R ” and “P ”
positions. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch to the “ON ”position.
Youwillthenbeabletomovethe
selector lever to the “P ” position.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
selector lever in the “N ” (neutral)
position. Engine braking has no
effect in this condition and the risk
of an accident is consequently in-creased.
! D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving.
The transmission automatically shifts into
a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration
you require.
When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully
to the floor and hold that position. The
transmission will automatically downshift
to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you release
the pedal, the transmission will return to
the original gear position.
To use the
“SPORT ”mode, move the lever
from this position into the manual gate. To
use the manual mode, move the lever
from this position into the manual gate
then move it toward the “+ ” and “ ” ends.
! While climbing a grade
When driving up a hill, undesired upshift to
4th gear is prevented from taking place
when the accelerator is released. This
minimizes the chance of subsequent
downshifting to a lower gear when accel-
erating again. This prevents repeated
upshifting and downshifting resulting in a
smoother operation of the vehicle.
NOTE
The transmission may downshift to 2nd
or 1st gear, depending on the way the
accelerator pedal is pressed to accel-
erate the vehicle again. ! While going down a hill
When you are descending a hill or any
other slope while braking with the“ SPORT ”mode selected, the transmission
may downshift to 3rd or 2nd gear depend- ing on how hard you depress the brake
pedal, causing engine braking to work.
Reacceleration for a short time will cause
the transmission to upshift normally.
NOTE . A 4th-to-3rd automatic downshift
will not occur at speeds above 50
mph (80 km/h) and a 3rd-to-2nd auto-
matic downshift will not occur at
speeds above 24 mph (38 km/h).. Automatic downshifts to 3rd or 2nd
may occur even when driving on a level
road depending on conditions, such as
how hard you depress the brake pedal. & Selector lever reverse inhi-
biting function
This function prevents accidental move-
ment of the selector lever to the “R ”
position while the vehicle is moving.
The function becomes operational when
the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h). Once opera-
tional, it prevents the selector lever from
being moved from the “N ”position to the
“ R ” position. When the vehicle speed
drops below 6 mph (10 km/h), the function
is canceled. The selector lever can then
be moved to the “R ”and “P ”positions.
When the ignition switch has been turned