2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Quick Reference Guide

2013
Outback
Quick Reference Guide

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the time of publication.

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ence Guide applies to all Outback
models. Therefore, some explanations may be for
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Table of Contents
Getting Started

Instrument Panel

Gauges

Personalize

Controls

While Operating

Safety/In Case of Emergency

Additional Information
2 - 3
4 - 5
6 - 9
10 - 11
12 - 23
24 - 25
26 - 27
28 - 29

2
Remote Keyless Entry
Lock/Arm
• Press to lock all doors and rear gate and activate
the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed,
an electronic chirp will
sound five times and the
hazard lights will flash five
times to alert you that the
doors or the rear gate are
not properly closed.
• To activate the vehicle finder
function, press three times
(within five seconds). If you
are within 30 feet of the
vehicle, the horn will sound
one time and the hazard
lights will flash three times.

Unlock/Disarm
• Press once to unlock the driver’s door.
• Press twice (within five seconds) to unlock all doors.
• When the “Unlock/Disarm” button is pressed, the dome
and map lights will illuminate
if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.
Unlocking the
Rear Gate
Press to unlock the rear gate.
An electronic chirp will sound
twice and the hazard lights will
flash twice.

Panic Alarm
• Press once and the horn will sound and the hazard
lights will flash.
• Press any button on the remote to deactivate.
Immobilizer
When the security alarm is
activated, the immobilizer
interrupts the starter motor
to prevent an intruder from
starting your vehicle without
a registered key.

3
Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize Controls
While
Operating Safety / In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
3
Getting
Started
Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat
(if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
2. Seatback Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support Press the front part of the switch to increase
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.
Folding the
Rear Seat
Pull up on the release lever on
the seat side that you want
to fold down. To return the
seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks
into place making sure that it is
securely locked.
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Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
Move the switch in the corresponding direction
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
Getting
Started
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Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize Controls
While
Operating Safety / In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
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While Operating
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Additional Information
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pg. 14-17 pg. 18-21
pg. 13
Clock
Press the “+” button to advance time or the
“–” button to reverse the time. Vehicles with a
navigation system, please refer to the separate
“Operating Instructions for Navigation System.”
Instrument Panel