2012 SUBARU OUTBACK maintenance

Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system)......... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-45
Back-up light (Legacy) ........................................... 11-49
Brake light (Outback) ............................................. 11-50
Brake light (Station wagon) .................................... 11-50
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Legacy) .......... 11-49
Brake/Tail light (Sedan) .......................................... 11-49
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-55
Dome light ........................................................... 11-53
Door step light ...................................................... 11-55
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-48
Front position light ................................................. 11-48
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-48
Headlight ............................................................. 11-45
License plate light ................................................. 11-52
Map light .............................................................. 11-54
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-49
Rear turn signal light (Sedan) ................................. 11-49
Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) ...................... 11-50
Tail and rear side marker light (Outback) .................. 11-50
Tail light (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-50
Tail/Back-up light (Outback) .................................... 11-51
Trunk light ............................................................ 11-55
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-54
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-12
Roof rails with integrated cross bars ............................. 8-14
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2 Warnings
................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-4
Rear ...................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 4, 1-12
Fastening .............................................................. 1-14
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-20
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-21
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-12
Warning light and chime ........................................... 3-9
Security Alarm system ......................................................... 2-15
ID plate .................................................................. 2-3
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-19
Select lever ............................................................... 7-18
Position indicator .................................................... 3-22
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-20
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-13
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-11, 11-30
Snowy and icy roads .................................................. 8-10
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-10
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-20, 12-9
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer .............................................................. 3-6 Index
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Valet mode................................................................ 2-18
Vanity mirror ...................................................... 6-5, 11-54
Light .................................................................... 11-54
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-13
Identification ........................................................ 12-17
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-21
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-28
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-20
System ................................................................. 7-26
Warning light ......................................................... 3-20
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Warning and indicator lights .......................................... 3-9
Warning chimes Seatbelt .................................................................. 3-9
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-16
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-20
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-14
Brake system ........................................................ 3-17
Charge ................................................................. 3-14
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-12
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-13
Engine low oil level ................................................ 3-14
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-19
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-15
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-14 Seatbelt.
................................................................. 3-9
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 3-20
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-19
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-19
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-35
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................ 11-37
Balance ............................................................... 11-34
Nut tightening torque ........................................ 9-6, 12-9
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-37
Windows ................................................................... 2-20
Windshield
Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-37
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-32
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-34
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-11, 11-30
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-30
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-34 Index
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
& Fuel:
! Non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90
RON) or higher .
! Turbo models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93
AKI (98 RON) or higher .
If 93 AKI (98 RON) fuel is not readily available in your area,
refer to “Fuel requirements ”F 7-2.
& 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). Refer to “Fuel ”F 7-2.
& Fuel capacity:
18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal) &
Engine oil:
Use only the following oils.. API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING ”or “RESOURCE CONSERVING ”
. or ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with the
ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark)
For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to “Engine oil ”
F 12-4.
& Engine oil capacity:
2.5 L non-turbo models: 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt)
2.5 L turbo models: 4.5 US qt (4.3 liters, 3.8 Imp qt)
3.6 L models: 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated
based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil
filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be
checked using an oil level gauge. For more details about
maintenance and service, refer to “Engine oil ”F 11-12.
& Cold tire pressure:
Refer to “Tires ”F 12-9.