2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Car seat

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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Warning........................................................ 3-18, 7-34
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-9
Coolant ........................................................ 11-17, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-14
Oil............................................................... 11-12, 12-4 Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting ................................................................... 7-8
Stopping ............................................................... 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-14
Fluid level Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-21
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch .................................................................. 11-26
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Fog light
Bulb .................................................................... 11-48
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
Switch .................................................................. 3-30
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-51
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-7
Fog light ...................................................... 3-30, 11-48
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-23 Position light
........................................................ 11-48
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-21
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-48
Front fog light ........................................................... 11-48
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-6
Power seat ............................................................. 1-4
Reclining ................................................................ 1-3
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-7
Requirements ................................................. 7-2, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-44
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-14
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14
H
Hands-free system. ..................................................... 5-49
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-6
Rear seat .............................................................. 1-10
Headlight ......................................................... 3-27, 11-45
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-14 Index
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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
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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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