2012 SUBARU OUTBACK USB

When connecting iPod®(type B audio):
When connecting iPod®(type C audio):
NOTE .The “FOLDER RDM ”(type B audio)/
“ Folder ”(type C audio) indication re-
fers to the random playback in the
folders. It randomly repeats all of the
tracks in the folder.. The “ALL RDM ”(type B audio)/ “All ”
(type C audio) indication refers to the
random playback on the entire USB
storage device. It randomly repeats all
of the tracks on the USB storage device.. The “ALBUM RDM ”(type B audio)/
“ Album ”(type C audio) indication re-
fers to the shuffle playback of the
album. It sequentially plays back all of
the tracks on the album.. The “SONG RDM ”(type B audio)/
“ Track ”(type C audio) indication refers
to the shuffle playback on the entireiPod
®. It randomly repeats all of the tracks on the iPod
®.
. When an iPod®is connected, the
files are played back at random by the
shuffle function of the iPod
®. There-
fore, iPod®operation may be different
depending on the model of the con-
nected iPod
®. Visit the Apple Inc.
website for details.. When an audiobook or a podcast is
playing, the mode does not change
even if you press the random button.
To cancel the random playback mode,
press the random button and select
CANCEL. The “RDM ”indication will turn
off, and the normal playback mode willresume. & SCAN (only when connecting
USB storage device)
Scan is operated in the same way as for a
CD. For details, refer to “Scan ”F 5-28.
NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select the SCAN mode. &
Selecting category (only
when connecting iPod
®)
! Type B audio
“ LIST ”button
“TUNE ”dial
When the “LIST ”button is pressed briefly,
the iPod®menu is displayed.
Each time you turn the “TUNE ”dial clock-
wise, the displayed category changes in
the following sequence. Each time you
turn the dial counterclockwise, the dis-
played category changes in the oppositesequence. Audio
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&Display selection (type B audio)
If you press the
button during
playback, the indication will change to
the next one in the following sequence.
For USB storage device:
For iPod®:
! Page scroll
Refer to “Page (track/folder title) scroll ”
F 5-28.
& Folder selection (only when
connecting USB storage de-vice)
Refer to “Folder selection ”F 5-28.
NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select a folder. &
Selection from list (only
when connecting USB sto-
rage device) (type C audio)
“ TUNE ”dial
“BACK ”button
You can select folder/track/file(s) from the
list. Turn and press the “TUNE ”dial to
select the folder/track/file. To return to the
upper layer, press the “BACK ”button.
& Setting the playing speed
(only when the audiobook is
playing) (type C audio)
Each time you briefly press the “RPT ”
button while the audiobook is playing, the
playing speed changes in the followingsequence.
& When the following mes-
sages are displayed
If one of the following messages is
displayed while connecting the USB sto-
rage device/iPod
®, determine the cause
based on the following information. If you
cannot clear those messages, please
contact your SUBARU dealer. Audio
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5-40Audio
Message Cause Action
“ CHECK DEVICE ”
.When there is a short in the USB bus
. When an incompatible device (for example a USB mouse) is
connected
. When an incompatible iPod
®is connected
. When a connected iPod®is frozen
. When a transmission malfunction occurs
. When an iPod
®confirmation malfunction occurs
. When a HUB class USB storage device is connected Disconnect the USB storage device/iPod
®and
check it.
“ NO DEVICE ”(type B audio)
“ No USB ”(type C audio)
“ No iPod ”(type C audio) .
No USB storage devices/iPod
®are connected.
. An incompatible USB storage device/iPod®is connected. Connect a supported USB storage device/iPod
®.
“ NO FILE ”(type B audio)
“ No song ”(type C audio) There are no playable audio files on the connected USB storage device. Connect a USB storage device that has playable
audio files stored on it.
“ NO MUSIC ”(type B audio)
“ No Songs ”(type C audio) There are no playable audio files on the connected iPod
®.Connect an iPod®that has playable audio files
stored on it.

5-42Audio
Type B audio:
*1: The frequency last received in the selected
waveband will be displayed.
*2: Only when a CD is in the player.
*3: Only when the device is connected.
Type C audio:
*1: The frequency last received in the selected
waveband will be displayed.
*2: Only when a CD is in the player.
*3: Only when the device is connected. ! Type B audio
Press and hold this button if you wish to
immediately cut the volume to zero.
The audio display will show “MUTE ”.
If you press and hold the button again, the
original sound volume will return and “
MUTE ”turns off.
& “
”and “”switch
! With radio mode selected
Press the switch to the “
”or “”side
briefly to skip to a preset channel. Press
and hold the switch to the “
”or “”side
to seek the next receivable station and
stop at it.
That station ’s frequency will be indicated
on the audio display. ! With CD/USB/Bluetooth
®audio
mode selected
Press the switch to the “
”side briefly to
skip forward in the track/file order. Press
the switch to the “
”side briefly to skip
backward in the track/file order. The track/file number will be shown on the
audio display.
For type B and C audio, when the MP3/
WMA/AAC format track is playing, press
and hold the switch to the
“
”side to
select the next folder. Press and hold the
switch to the “
”side to go back to the
previous folder. ! With iPod
®mode selected (type B
and C audio)
Press the switch to the “
”side to skip
forward in the track/file order. Press the
switch to the “
”side to skip backward in
the track/file order. The track/file number
will be shown on the audio display. ! With SAT mode selected (type C audio)
Press the switch to the “
”or “”side
briefly. The radio will seek the next preset
channel and stop at it.
Press and hold the switch to the “
”or
“” side. The radio will seek the next
receivable channel and stop at it.
The channel will be shown on the audio
display.

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-24
Warning light ......................................................... 3-16
Accessories ....................................................... 5-3, 11-45
Accessory power outlet ............................................... 6-10
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-18
Air conditioner Manual climate control system ................................... 4-6
Air filtration system ....................................................... 4-9
Airflow selection Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-5
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-6
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-15
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-20
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-37
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-24
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-16
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-12
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-14
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-3
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-30
Bluetooth
®audio .................................................... 5-43
CD player operation ............................................... 5-23
Control button ........................................................ 5-41
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-12
iPod
®operations .................................................... 5-33
Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-19 Set ........................................................................ 5-4
USB storage device operations
................................ 5-33
Auto on/off headlights ................................................. 3-27
Sensor .................................................................. 3-27
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ..................... 3-36, 3-43, 3-45
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-5
Automatic rain sensing windshield wipers ...................... 3-32
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-17
Fluid ........................................................... 11-21, 12-8
Manual mode ......................................................... 7-21
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-14
Select lever ........................................................... 7-18
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-20
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-13
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-30
B Battery .................................................................... 11-43
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-6
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-14
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10
Bluetooth
®audio ........................................................ 5-43
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-29
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake Assist .................................................................... 7-24
Booster ....................................................... 7-23, 11-27
Fluid ........................................................... 11-25, 12-8
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-30
Parking ................................................................. 7-31

14-10Index
SRS Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-45
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-36
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-62
Servicing ............................................................... 1-63
Warning light ......................................................... 3-11
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-8
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-6
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-23
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-52
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-10
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-29
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-36
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................. 3-7
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-14
Coolant ................................................................. 3-13
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-30, 1-33
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-14
Tire ................................................................. 11-30, 12-9 Chains .................................................................. 8-12
Inspection ............................................................ 11-32
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-32 Replacement.
....................................................... 11-36
Rotation .............................................................. 11-35
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-9
Types .................................................................. 11-30
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ....... 7-29, 9-9, 11-30
Warning light .......................................................... 3-15
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-30
Tools .......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-30, 1-33
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-16
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-16
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Weight .................................................................. 8-20
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-18
Hitch ............................................................. 8-17, 8-23
Towing .................................................................. 8-19
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-25
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-6
Trunk lid ............................................................ 2-23, 9-19
Release handle ...................................................... 2-24
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-55
Turn signal Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-22
Lever .................................................................... 3-29
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-18
USB storage device operations .................................... 5-33