2012 SUBARU OUTBACK manual transmission

12-2Specifications
Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. &Dimensions
in (mm)
Item Legacy
Outback
2.5 L non-turbo 2.5 L turbo 3.6 L 2.5 L non-turbo
3.6 L
Drive system AWD
Transmission type MT CVT MT AT MT CVT AT
Overall length 186.4 (4,735) 188.2 (4,780)
Overall width 71.7 (1,820) 71.7 (1,820)
Overall height 59.3 (1,505) 66.1 (1,680)
*2
65.7 (1,670)*3
Wheelbase
108.3 (2,750) 107.9 (2,740)
Tread Front 61.6 (1,565) 61.0 (1,550) 61.6 (1,565) 61.0 (1,550)
Rear 61.8 (1,570) 61.2 (1,555) 61.8 (1,570) 61.0 (1,550)
Ground clearance
*15.9 (150) 8.7 (220)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
*2: Measured when roof rails are used as crossbars
*3: Measured when roof rails are not used as crossbars
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
CVT: Continuously variable transmission
AWD: All-Wheel Drive

&Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil grade API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Oil capacity*1
– Remarks*2
Manual transmission oil 3.9 US qt (3.7 liters, 3.3 Imp qt) “Manual transmission oil ”F 11-21
Front differential gear oil
(AT and CVT models) 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)“
Front differential gear oil (AT and
CVT models) ”F 11-23
Rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt) “
Rear differential gear oil ”F 11-24
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section. Specifications
12-7
– CONTINUED –

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

Pedal.................................................................. 11-28
System ................................................................. 7-23
Brake pedal
Free play ............................................................. 11-28
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................ 7-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Braking ..................................................................... 7-23
Tips...................................................................... 7-23
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-30
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacing ............................................................. 11-45
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-15
Light ....................................................................... 6-3
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-17
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-17
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-14
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-12
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-28 Brake pedal reserve distance
................................. 11-28
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-29
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-29
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-17
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-21
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-25
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-26
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-24
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-37
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-12
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-23
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-23
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-29
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-26
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-30
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-33
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-19
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-4Light ..................................................................... 3-27
Seatbelt. ................................................................. 3-9
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ....................................................... 4-8
Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-5
Manual ................................................................... 4-6
Clock ........................................................................ 3-23 Index
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14-4Index
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-26, 12-8
Pedal .................................................................. 11-29
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Compass .................................................. 3-36, 3-43, 3-45
Continuously variable transmission ............................... 7-17
Fluid ............................................................ 11-23, 12-8
Manual mode ........................................................ 7-21
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-14
Select lever ........................................................... 7-18
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-20
Coolant ............................................................ 11-17, 12-8
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-13
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-13
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-16
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Crossbars ................................................................. 8-14
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-35
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-23
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-9
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-9
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-28
Defogger ................................................................... 3-34
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-34
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-23, 12-7
Rear ............................................................ 11-24, 12-7 Dimensions
................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-24
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-53
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open indicator light ................................................. 3-19
Step light ............................................................. 11-55
Double trip meter ......................................................... 3-6
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-21
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-20
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads .............................................. 8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-17, 7-22, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ................................................................ 3-8
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-9
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-18, 7-25
Electronic parking brake .............................................. 7-31
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal ......... 7-32
Hill Holder ............................................................. 7-32

Brake (Outback).................................................... 11-50
Brake (Station wagon) ........................................... 11-50
Brake/Tail (Sedan) ................................................. 11-49
Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Legacy) ................. 11-49
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-55
Control switch ........................................................ 3-27
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-53
Door step ............................................................. 11-55
Front fog ...................................................... 3-30, 11-48
Front position ....................................................... 11-48
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-4
License plate ........................................................ 11-52
Map ............................................................. 6-2, 11-54
Rear combination .................................................. 11-49
Rear turn signal (Sedan) ........................................ 11-49
Rear turn signal (Station wagon) ............................. 11-50
Tail and rear side marker (Outback) ......................... 11-50
Tail light (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-50
Tail/Back-up (Outback) ........................................... 11-51
Trunk ................................................................... 11-55
Turn signal ......................................... 3-29, 11-48, 11-49
Vanity mirror .................................................. 6-5, 11-54
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-19
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-15
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-30
MMaintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3 Seatbelt.
................................................................ 1-20
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-12Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-6
Mode .................................................................... 7-21
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Transmission ......................................................... 7-15
Transmission oil ........................................... 11-21, 12-7
Map light ........................................................... 6-2, 11-54
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-20
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5
Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-34
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-35
Moonroof ........................................................... 2-27, 9-20
Multi function display ................................................... 3-24
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
OOdometer ................................................................... 3-6
Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ................................................................... 11-14
Oil level
Engine ................................................................ 11-12
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-23
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-21
Rear differential gear ............................................ 11-24
Warning light .......................................................... 3-14 Index
14-7

14-8Index
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-14
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-34
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-50
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-8
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13
P Parking ..................................................................... 7-30
Brake ................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-34
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Pocket ........................................................................ 6-8
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-51, 3-51
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-23
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-24, 12-8
Windows ............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-22, 1-64
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-3
R Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-49
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-24, 12-7
Gate ............................................................. 2-26, 9-20
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-49 Rear seat
................................................................... 1-7
Armrest ................................................................. 1-12
Folding down .......................................................... 1-9
Head restraint adjustment ........................................ 1-10
Reclining ................................................................ 1-8
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-19
Rear window
Defogger ............................................................... 3-34
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-33
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-41
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ..................................... 12-8
Brake fluid ............................................................. 12-8
Clutch fluid ............................................................ 12-8
Continuously variable transmission fluid .................... 12-8
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil .......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil ........................................... 12-7
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-8
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-9
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-10
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-7
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-18
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-10