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Outback 2.5i
Outback 2.5i Premium
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GaugesImmediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
TachometerTrip meter and odometer
ECO gauge
CautionInformational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system Hot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
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Outback 2.5i Limited
8
GaugesImmediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
Tachometer
Trip meter and odometerTemperature gauge
CautionInformational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
ECO gauge
Door open (if equipped)
Hot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
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While Operating
Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, push the brake pedal and press the parking brake switch
firmly. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened,
then gently push the accelerator pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal and the clutch pedal (MT models
only) are pushed in, pull the parking brake switch toward you.
Hill Holder™ Function
When the Hill Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be
automatically applied when stopped on an uphill or downhill slope with
the brake pedal pushed down. The brake system warning light and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate. To activate,
press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate, press the Hill Holder
switch again.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Mode
The 5-Speed automatic transmission or the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gives
you ultimate control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive)
position, the transmission is in Normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator on
the instrument panel shows “D” and the
transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear
position to obtain necessary acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector
lever left into the manual gate
1 from “D”
(Drive) position causes the transmission
to change into Manual Mode. To shift, use
the paddle shift control switches. The shift
position indicator shows the selected
gear position.
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Safety / In Case of Emergency
Child Restraint System
For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly
install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages
provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at
all times.
Child Safety Locks
The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked
position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
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Explain Operation of Manual Transmission
& Hill Holder
Explain Operation of Automatic
Transmission & Review Manual
Mode (if equipped)
Show All Weather Package - Heated Front
Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated
Side Mirrors (if equipped) Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions
Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic
Feature (if equipped)
Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal
Airbag System (SRS), Front-Seat Side
Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain
Airbags (SRS)q
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Review Master & Valet Keys
Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System
& Remote Start (if equipped)
Show Hood & Gas Door Releases Show
yellow Caps & Explain Checking
& Filling of Vehicle Fluids
Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas
Cap Operation
Show Location of Both Fuse Boxesq
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Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature
(sedans only)
Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location
Explain Temporary Spare Tire
Usage & Limitations Explain AWD Towing
Requirements & Limitations
Show LATCH System & Tethers
Show Child Safety Lock Operationq
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Operation & Controls
Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAl
& QUICK REf ERENCE GUIDE
OPERAtION & CONtROlS
REAR & SIDE
INtERIOR
DRIvER CONtROlS & OPERAtION
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Show Power Windows, Door Locks
& Side-View Mirror Operation
Explain Cruise Control & Power
Moonroof Operation (if equipped)
Show Auto Headlights, Daytime Running
Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights &
Fog Lights (if equipped)
Show Interior Lighting, Map Light
& Clock
Show Front & Rear Wiper
& Washer Controls
Show Climate Control System Including
Front & Rear Defrosters
Show & Explain Operation of VDC
Control Switch Review Instrument Panel Gauges
& Warning Lights
Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Light
Show Audio System, Station Presets,
Tone, Balance & Fade Controls
Show GPS Navigation System
(if equipped)
Explain Operation of Other Vehicle Options, Equipment, or Genuine
Subaru Accessories Not Referenced
Above Where Applicable
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