2012 SUBARU OUTBACK audio

Warranties &Warranties for U.S.A.
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by
Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail
by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the
United States come with the followingwarranties: . SUBARU Limited Warranty
. Emission Control Systems Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the“ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Please read these warranties carefully.
& Warranties for Canada
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by
Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by
an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada
come with the following warranties: . SUBARU Limited Warranty
. Anti-Corrosion Warranty
. Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the“ Warranty and Service Booklet ”. Please
read these warranties carefully. How to use this Owner
’s
Manual & Using your Owner ’s Manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully
read this manual. To protect yourself and
extend the service life of your vehicle,
follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these instructions may
result in serious injury and damage to yourvehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen
chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief
table of contents, so you can usually tell at
a glance if that chapter contains the
information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the
seat and seatbelt and contains precau-
tions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate
the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the opera-
tion of instrument panel indicators and
how to use the instruments and otherswitches. Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate
the climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate
your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate
interior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and
operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your
SUBARU in various conditions and ex-
plains some safety tips on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you
have a problem while driving, such as a
flat tire or engine overheating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your
SUBARU looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need
to take your SUBARU to the dealer for
scheduled maintenance and informs you
how to keep your SUBARU running
properly.1
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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1
Keys and doors2
Instruments and controls
Climate control4
Audio5
Interior equipment6
Starting and operating7
Driving tips8
In case of emergency9
Appearance care10
Maintenance and service11
Specifications12
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects13
Index14
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1) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-15)/Select lever(AT and CVT) (page 7-18)
2) Climate control (page 4-1)
3) Audio (page 5-1)
4) Navigation system (Refer to the Owner ’s
Manual supplement for the navigation system)
5) Multi function display (page 3-24)
6) Glove box (page 6-6)
7) Cup holder (page 6-8)

&Instrument panel1) Door locks (page 2-4)
2) Electronic parking brake switch
(page 7-31)
3) Hill Holder switch (page 7-32)
4) Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-24)
5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-28)
6) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-51)
7) Illumination brightness control (page 3-29)
8) Light control switch (page 3-27)
9) Audio control buttons (page 5-41)
10) Combination meter (page 3-5)
11) Cruise control (page 7-35)
12) Paddle shift (page 7-21)
13) Wiper control lever (page 3-30)
14) Horn (page 3-52)
15) SRS airbag (page 1-36)
16) Fuse box (page 11-44)
17) Hood lock release knob (page 11-7)
18) Power windows (page 2-20) 15
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1-46Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
controlled by the SUBARU advanced
frontal airbag system. !Driver ’s SRS frontal airbag
The driver ’s SRS frontal airbag uses a
dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in
different ways depending on the severity
of impact.
Have the system inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS
airbag system warning light illuminates. ! Front passenger ’s SRS frontal air-
bag
The front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag
uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator
operates in different ways depending on
the severity of impact.
The total load on the seat is monitored by
the passenger ’s occupant detection sys-
tem weight sensor under the seat.
Using the total seat load and seatbelt
buckle switch, the occupant detection
system determines whether the frontpassenger ’s SRS frontal airbag should or
should not be inflated.
The occupant detection system may not
inflate the front passenger ’s SRS frontal
airbag even when the driver ’s SRS frontal
airbag deploys. This is normal.CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system from functioning correctly
or cause the system to fail. . Do not apply any strong impact
to the front passenger ’sseat
such as by kicking.
. Do not spill liquid on the front
passenger ’s seat. If liquid is
spilled, wipe it off immediately.
. Do not remove or disassemble
the front passenger ’s seat.
. Do not install any accessory
(such as an audio amplifier) other
than a genuine SUBARU acces-
sory under the front passenger ’s
seat.
. Do not place anything (shoes,
umbrella, etc.) under the front passenger ’s seat.
. Do not use the front passenger ’s
seat with the head restraint re- moved.
. Do not leave any articles on the
front passenger ’s seat or the
seatbelt tongue and buckle en-
gaged when you leave your ve- hicle.
. Do not place a magnet near the
seatbelt buckle and the seatbelt
retractor.
. Do not use front seats with their
backward-forward position and
seatback not being locked into
place securely. If any of them are
not locked securely, adjust them
again. For adjusting procedure,
refer to “Manual seat ”F1-3
(models equipped with manual
seats only).
If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or frontpassenger ’s occupant detection system
have failed, the SRS airbag system
warning light will illuminate. Have the
system inspected by your SUBARU deal-
er immediately if the SRS airbag system
warning light illuminates.
If your vehicle has sustained impact, this
may affect the proper function of the
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.
Have your vehicle inspected at your
SUBARU dealer. ! Passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and
OFF indicators
Refer to “Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON and OFF indicators ”F 3-11.

Turn signal lever
To activate the right turn signal, push the
turn signal lever up. To activate the left
turn signal, push the turn signal lever
down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically. If the lever does
not return after cornering, return the lever
to the neutral position by hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and hold it
during the lane change. The turn signal
indicator lights will flash in the direction of
the turn or lane change. The lever will
return automatically to the neutral position
when you release it.Illumination brightness con- trol
The illumination brightness of the clock
display, audio, air conditioner, multi func-
tion display and meter/gauge dims under
the following conditions. .
when the light switch is in the “
”or
“” position
. when the light switch is in the “AUTO ”
position and the headlights illuminate automatically
You can adjust the illumination brightness
for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward. NOTE .
When the control dial is turned fully
upward, the illumination brightness
becomes the maximum and the auto-
matic dimming function does not work
at all.. The brightness setting is not can-
celed even when the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK ”position.
Instruments and controls
3-29

Antenna system...................................................... 5-3
Printed antenna ...................................................... 5-3
FM reception .......................................................... 5-3
Installation of accessories ...................................... 5-3
Audio set ................................................................. 5-4
Type A audio set (if equipped) ................................ 5-5
Type B audio set (if equipped) ................................ 5-6
Type C audio set (if equipped) ................................ 5-7
Power and audio controls ...................................... 5-8
Power switch and volume control ........................... 5-8
Sound controls and audio settings ......................... 5-8
Adjustable level of each mode ............................... 5-11
FM/AM radio operation ......................................... 5-12
FM selection (type A and B audio) ......................... 5-12
AM selection (type A and B audio) ......................... 5-12
FM/AM selection (type C audio) ............................. 5-12
Tuning .................................................................. 5-12
HD Radio
®Technology (Digital AM and FM Radio)
(type C audio) ..................................................... 5-15
RDS text display ................................................... 5-17
Station preset ....................................................... 5-18
Satellite radio operation (if equipped) ................. 5-19
Sirius XM Satellite Radio Activation (for U.S.A. only) ................................................................... 5-19
Satellite radio reception ......................................... 5-19
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner ...................... 5-20
Band selection ...................................................... 5-20
Channel and category selection ............................. 5-21
Channel preset ...................................................... 5-22
When the following messages are displayed (type C audio) ..................................................... 5-22 CD player operation
..............................................5-23
Play file ................................................................ 5-23
How to insert a CD ............................................... 5-24
How to play back a CD ......................................... 5-24
To select a track from the beginning ..................... 5-24
Fast-forwarding and rewinding . ............................. 5-25
Repeating ............................................................. 5-26
Random playback ................................................. 5-27
Scan .................................................................... 5-28
Display selection (type A and B audio) .................. 5-28
Folder selection .................................................... 5-28
How to eject a CD from the player ......................... 5-29
When the following messages are displayed. . ........ 5-29
Auxiliary input jack ................................................5-30
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc .......................................................5-31
USB storage device / iPod
®operations
(type B and C audio) ..........................................5-33
Play file ................................................................ 5-33
Connectable USB storage device .......................... 5-33
Connectable iPod
®models .................................... 5-33
Connecting USB storage device / iPod®................ 5-34
How to play back .................................................. 5-35
To select a track from the beginning ..................... 5-35
To select a chapter from the beginning when connecting iPod
®................................................ 5-35
Fast-forwarding and rewinding . ............................. 5-35
Repeating ............................................................. 5-36
Random playback ................................................. 5-36
SCAN (only when connecting USB storage device) ............................................................... 5-37 Audio
5

AudioSelecting category (only when connectingiPod
®) ................................................................. 5-37
Display selection (type B audio) ............................. 5-39
Folder selection (only when connecting USB storage device) ................................................... 5-39
Selection from list (only when connecting USB storage device) (type C audio) ............................. 5-39
Setting the playing speed (only when the audiobook is playing) (type C audio) .................... 5-39
When the following messages are displayed . ......... 5-39
Audio control buttons ........................................... 5-41
MODE button ........................................................ 5-41
“
” and “”switch .............................................. 5-42
Volume control switch ........................................... 5-43 MUTE button (if equipped)
.................................... 5-43
Bluetooth
®audio (type B and C audio) ................5-43
Media format ........................................................ 5-44
Setting Bluetooth
®audio (type B audio) ................ 5-44
Setting Bluetooth®audio (type C audio) ................ 5-45
Bluetooth®audio operation ................................... 5-48
Hands-free system (if equipped) ..........................5-49
Tips for the Hands-free system ............................. 5-49
Certification for the Hands-free system .................. 5-50
Safety precautions ................................................ 5-52
Using the Hands-free system ................................ 5-52
Bluetooth
®setting ................................................ 5-67