2012 SUBARU OUTBACK oil temperature

&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
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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

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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
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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

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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

V
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
W
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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