2016 SUBARU OUTBACK Quick Reference Guide

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To unlock all doors and the rear gate
To lock all doors and the rear gate
Power door locking switchI
Fuel filler lid release leverK
Seat heaterJ
Front seat heater switch
1 HIGH mode indicator
2 MID mode indicator (front seat only)
3 LOW mode indicator
This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
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PullRight side
Driver’s sideFront passenger’s side

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Deactivate the Hill Holder function when:
• Towing a trailer
• Carrying a heavy load
• When you do not frequently stop your vehicle on an
uphill slope using the parking brake.
Tilting Sliding
Moonroof switch (if equipped)
1 Raise
2 Lower
1 Open
2 Close
Hill Holder switch
*The design may be slightly different from the illustration depending on the models.
Audio control buttonsL
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.
2
1
2
1
Activate / Deactivate
Press
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Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear door
cannot be opened from the inside.
1 To lower:
Push the upper part of the anchor and slide it down.
2 To raise:
Slide the anchor up.
Child safety locks
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
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VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS
Deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system facilitates the following operations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-coverd, or otherwise
slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switchA
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system
AE
F
C
AE
DB
GG
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1 Cruise control main button: To activate and
deactivate
2 RES/ SET switch
▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/ To resume
▼SET/- side: To set speed/ To decrease the speed
3 CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle
speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal
and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 40 km/h
or more.
Cruise control buttonsB
Information displayC
1 Clock
2 Climate control mode indicators
3 Outside temperature indicator
Control switch: To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the + button or the - button.OUT TEMP
PMMAX
A/C
1 ECO gauge
2 Basic screen
3 Cruise control information
4 Select lever/ gear position indicator
5 Warning screen
6 Odometer/ double trip meter
Control switch: By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the /SET
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.
km/h
km
Multi information displayD
1
2
3
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Control switch
Control switch
1
2
3
4
6
5

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If the SRVD OFF switch is pressed, the SRVD
OFF indicator is displayed on the multi information
display of the combination meter, and the SRVD is
deactivated.
The SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) consists
of rear radar with Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change
Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
The system notifies the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.
SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
SRVD OFF switch (if equipped)E
If the steering responsive fog lights OFF switch is
pressed, the steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator is displayed on the Multi information
display of the combination meter, and the steering
responsive fog lights system is deactivated.
The steering responsive fog lights system automatically turns the front fog light on and
off based on the steering angle and vehicle speed when entering a curve or driving on
curved roads.
The system is intended to help prevent accidents by enabling better visibility of curves
ahead and early recognition of any disabled vehicles or other obstacles.
Steering responsive fog lights system
Steering responsive fog lights OFF switch (if equipped)F
Steering responsive fog lights system OFF indicator
Press
u Some functions are available on certain models. u For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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X-mode has the following functions.
Hill descent control function : Using this function, you can keep the vehicle at a
consistent speed driving downhill. If the vehicle speed
is likely to increase, the brake control system will be
activated to adjust the vehicle speed.
Driving ability control : This mode increases the hill-climbing ability and driving
ability as well as enabling smooth application of torque for
easier control of the steering wheel.
X-mode switch (Outback CVT models)
X-mode assists driving more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill
and downhill.
X-mode switchX-mode indicator
Memory switch (if equipped)G
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.

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Some warning/ indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
Remind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
overhead console.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-wheel drive warning (CVT models)
Tires of different diameter fitted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission fluid temperature
is too hot./ Transmission control
system malfunction.
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler
malfunction.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction
/ EBD System malfunction.
(Brake System warning light
illuminates simultaneously).
Brake system warning
Electronic parking brake system malfunction/ Brake fluid level/ EBD System
malfunction (Anti-lock brake system warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Malfunction indicator (Check Engine)
Engine/ Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
u Some functions are available on certain models. u For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.