2008 SUBARU OUTBACK window

2-22Keys and doors
To open the passengers ’windows, push
the appropriate switch down and hold it
until the window reaches the desiredposition.
To close the window, pull the switch up
and hold it until it reaches the desiredposition. !
Locking the passengers ’windows
To lock the passengers ’windows, push
the lock switch. When the lock switch is in
the “LOCK ”position, the passengers ’
windows cannot be opened or closed.
Press the switch again to cancel the passengers ’window locking. !
Passengers ’side switchesFront passenger ’s window switch
1) Open
2) Close
To open the window, push the switch
down and hold it until the window reaches
the desired position.

Rear passengers’window switches
1) Open
2) Close
To close the window, pull the switch up
and hold it until the window reaches the
desired position.
When the lock switch on the power
window switch cluster, located on thedriver ’s side door, is in the “LOCK ”
position, the passengers ’windows cannot
be operated with the passengers ’
switches. Trunk lid (Sedan)
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the trunk lid closed
while driving.
. Help prevent young children from
locking themselves in the trunk.
When leaving the vehicle, either
close all windows and lock all
doors or cancel the inside trunk
lid release. Also make certain
that the trunk is closed. On hot
or sunny days, the temperature
in the trunk could quickly be-
come high enough to cause
death or serious heat-related in-
juries including brain damage to
anyone locked inside, particu-
larly for small children.
& To open and close the trunk
lid from outside
The trunk lid can be opened using the
remote keyless entry system. Refer to“ Remote keyless entry system ”section in
this chapter.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages. NOTE
Do not leave your valuables in the
trunk when you leave your vehicle. &
To open the trunk lid from inside
Pull the trunk lid release lever upward. Keys and doors
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Instruments and controlsSecurity indicator light ....................................... 3-38
SPORT mode indicator light (4-speed AT models) (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-38
Shift-up indicator light (MT models) (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-38
S# PREP indicator light (if equipped) .................. 3-38
Selector lever position indicator (AT models) (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-39
Gear position indicator (AT models) (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-39
Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT models) (if equipped) ........................................ 3-39
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-39
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-40
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-40
Cruise control set indicator light ......................... 3-40
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-40
Front fog light indicator light .............................. 3-40
Clock (Vehicle without Navigation System) ............................................................ 3-40
Information display (2.5-liter non-turbo model without Navigation System) ................ 3-41
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-41
Current fuel consumption ................................... 3-43
Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-43 Driving range on remaining fuel
......................... 3-44
Journey time ..................................................... 3-45
Light control switch ........................................... 3-45
Headlights ......................................................... 3-46
High/low beam change (dimmer) ... ..................... 3-46
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-46
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-47
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-47
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-47
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-48
Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-48
Wiper and washer .............................................. 3-49
Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-50
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) ............................................................ 3-52
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) .............. 3-53
Rear window defogger button .......................... 3-54
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-55
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-55
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... 3-55
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-57
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... 3-58
Horn .................................................................... 3-59

Ignition switch
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to
“ LOCK ”while the vehicle is
being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel,
preventing steering control. And
when the engine is turned off, it
takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child or
others. Children could operate
the power windows, the sunroof
or other controls or even make
the vehicle move.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged
against your knees or hands while
you were driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the “ON ”posi- tion to the
“Acc ”or “LOCK ”posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a
keyholder or to a large bunch of
other keys, centrifugal force may act
on it as the vehicle moves, resulting
in unwanted turning of the ignitionswitch.
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, Acc, ON and START.
NOTE . Keep the ignition switch in the
“ LOCK ”position when the engine is
not running. . Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the“ ON ”or “Acc ”position can cause the
battery to go dead. .
If the ignition switch will not move
from the “LOCK ”position to the “Acc ”
position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch. & LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the right and left
as you turn the key. ! Automatic transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “Acc ”to
“ LOCK ”only when the selector lever is in
the “P ”position. Instruments and controls
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Vehicle with SI-DRIVE
Vehicle without SI-DRIVE
The indicator light located on the combi-
nation meter will illuminate when the front
fog lights are on. Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the wind-
shield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
. Do not operate the washer con-
tinuously for more than 10 sec-
onds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level
frequently, such as at fuel stops.
. Do not operate the wipers when
the windshield or rear window is
dry. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades and
cause the wiper motor to burn
out. Before operating the wiper
on a dry windshield or rear
window, always use the wind-
shield washer. .
In freezing weather, be sure that
the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window
before switching on the wipers.
Attempting to operate the wiper
with the blades frozen to the
window glass could cause not
only the wiper blades to be
damaged but also the wiper mo-
tor to burn out. If the wiper
blades are frozen to the window
glass, be sure to operate the
defroster, wiper deicer (if
equipped) or rear window defog-
ger before turning on the wiper.
. If the wipers stop during opera-
tion because of ice or some other
obstruction on the window, the
wiper motor could burn out even
if the wiper switch is turned off. If
this occurs, promptly stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the
ignition switch to the “LOCK ”
position and clean the window
glass to allow proper wiper op-eration.
. Use clean water if windshield
washer fluid is unavailable. In
areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield
Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
Refer to the “Windshield washer
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3-50Instruments and controls
fluid”section in chapter 11.
Also, when driving the vehicle
when there are freezing tempera-
tures, use non-freezing type wi-
per blades.
. Do not clean the wiper blades
with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
wiper blades.
NOTE . The front wiper motor is protected
against overloads by a circuit breaker.
If the motor operates continuously
under an unusually heavy load, the
circuit breaker may trip to stop the
motor temporarily. If this happens, park
your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the
wiper switch, and wait for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker
will reset itself, and the wipers will
again operate normally.. Clean your wiper blades and win-
dow glass periodically with a washer
solution to prevent streaking, and to
remove accumulations of road salt or
road film. Keep the washer button
depressed at least for 1 second so that
washer solution will be sprinkled all
over the windshield or rear window. .
Grease, wax, insects or other mate-
rial on the windshield or the wiper
blades results in jerky wiper operation
and streaking on the glass. If you
cannot remove those streaks after
operating the washer or if the wiper
operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-
face of the windshield or rear window
and the wiper blades using a sponge or
soft cloth with a neutral detergent or
mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning,
rinse the window glass and wiper
blades with clean water. The glass is
clean if no beads form on the glass
when you rinse with water.. If you cannot eliminate the streaking
even after following this procedure,
replace the wiper blades with new
ones. Refer to the “Replacement of
wiper blades ”section (chapter 11) for
replacement instructions. &
Windshield wiper and washer switches
The wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON ”or “Acc ”position.
! Windshield wipers
Station wagon

3-52Instruments and controls
When the wiper switch is in the “
”
position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-
ing interval of the wiper.
The operating interval can be adjusted
continuously from the shortest interval to
the longest.
Two click stop positions of the dial may
help you to aim at your desired interval.
The operating interval can be adjusted in
nine steps. ! Washer
Station wagon
Sedan
To wash the windshield, push the washer
button at the end of the wiper control lever.
The washer fluid sprays until you release
the washer button. The wipers operate
while you push the button. &
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (Station wa- gon)
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
ON: Continuous
INT: Intermittent
OFF: Park
: Washer
! Rear wiper
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on
the end of the wiper control lever upward
to the “INT ”or “ON ”position.
To turn the wiper off, return the knob on
the end of the lever to the “OFF ”position.
With the switch turned to the “INT ”
position, the rear wiper will operate inter-
mittently at intervals corresponding to the
vehicle speed (longer when the vehicle

speed is low; shorter when the vehicle
speed is high).
When you subsequently move the selec-
tor lever of the automatic transmission tothe“R ”position, the rear wiper will switch
to continuous operation. When you move
the selector lever from the “R ”position to
some other position, the rear wiper will
return to intermittent operation. ! Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear
wiper is operating, turn the knob on the
end of the wiper control lever upward tothe “
”position. The washer fluid sprays
until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear
wiper is not in use, turn the knob on the
end of the wiper control lever downward tothe “
”position. The washer fluid sprays
and the wiper operates until you release
the knob. Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The windshield wiper deicer operates only
when the ignition switch is in the
“ON ”
position.
Before turning on the windshield wiper
deicer, remove any snow from the wind-
shield. To turn on the windshield wiper
deicer, push the button. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the
windshield wiper deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automa-
tically shut off after approximately 15
minutes. If the windshield wiper blades
have been deiced completely before that
time, push the button to turn it off. It also
turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the
“Acc ”or “LOCK ”position. If deicing
is not complete, you have to push the
button to turn the deicer on again.
Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind-
shield wiper deicer for continuous opera-
tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer fordetails.
Once the windshield wiper deicer has
been set for continuous operation, press-
ing the button results in continuous opera-
tion. The windshield wiper deicer auto-
matically stops operating if any one of the
following conditions occurs during contin-
uous operation. . The outside temperature becomes
41 8F(5 8C) or higher.
. The vehicle speed remains at 9 mph
(15 km/h) or lower for 15 minutes.. The battery voltage decreases below
the permissible level. Instruments and controls
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