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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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Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Informational
Multi-function display
switching knob
All-Wheel Drive (Automatic
Transmission)
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE /
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger frontal
airbag ON
Front passenger frontal
airbag OFF Low windshield
washer fluid
Hill Holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)
• Push the switch up to increase or down to
reduce volume.
• Press the button to select the desired audio mode – FM,
AM, S AT, CD, AUX, MEDIA.
• With any of the radio modes selected, push
the switch up or down to skip through your
presets. In CD mode, push the switch up or
down to skip forward or back a track.
• Talk switch, please refer to the “Bluetooth audio”
section in your Owner’s
Manual Guide.
Auxiliar Input Jack
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the center console.
You can connect a portable music player to the auxiliary jack and
hear the music stored on it through the vehicle speakers. Press
the “CD/AUX” button located on the audio system to select the
auxiliary mode.
USB Storage Device /
iPod® (if equipped)
You can connect a USB
equipped portable music player
to the USB connector and hear
the music stored on it through the
vehicle speakers. Press the “CD/
AUX” button located on the audio
system repeatedly until the USB /
iPod
® mode is selected.
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Paddle Shift Control Switches
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the “D” (Drive) position, you can
temporarily shift the gear by pulling the “+” or “-” paddle shift control switch.
The transmission will automatically switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode, shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift control switch on the steering wheel. Pull the “-”
paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
When Manual Shifting Operation Is Possible
• Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible.
• Both arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible.
• Up arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible.
• Down arrow only is on: Only downshifting is possible.
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Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the bucket
from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack handle is
stowed on the back of the center lid of the cargo area.
Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since all-wheel drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper
towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck is the only
recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2012 Subaru vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Lim\
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Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has
been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation
of any laws, or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
*See your dealer for details