2017 SUBARU LEGACY ECO mode

may malfunction.
. Do not touch the driving rod.
Doing so may result in injury or
damage.
The power rear gate operates only when
all of the following conditions are satisfied.
. The vehicle is stopped completely.
. The outside temperature is within a
range from −22 8F to 1408 F (from−30 8Cto
60 8C).
. The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/
“OFF ”or “ACC ”position. Or, the ignition
switch is in the “ON”position and the
parking brake is applied (MT models)/the
select lever is in the “P ” position (CVT
models).
We recommend using the power rear gate
function in most circumstances instead of
manual operation.
NOTE
. Do not press the power rear gate
button repeatedly while the power rear
gate is operating. Otherwise, the sys-
tem may ignore the button operation in
order to avoid being damaged.
. It is not possible to stop the rear
gate temporarily while opening be-
tween the completely closed position
and approximately 2 in (5 cm) open. If you press one of the power rear gate
buttons briefly during this range, the
rear gate will be closed.
.
If the vehicle starts to move while
the power rear gate is operating, the
system sounds a buzzer and closes the
rear gate automatically. At this time, if
the system detects jamming, it will
deactivate the power rear gate and the
rear gate will not be closed. If this
occurs, close the rear gate manually.
For details, refer to “Manual rear gate”
F 2-41.
. If you try to open the rear gate using
the power rear gate function immedi-
ately after closing the rear gate using
the power rear gate function, an elec-
tronic chirp will sound and the rear
gate will not open. Wait for a while
before trying to open the rear gate via
the power rear gate function.
. If either of the operating conditions
has not been satisfied while operating
the power rear gate, an electronic chirp
will sound and the power rear gate will
be deactivated. In this case, the rear
gate may stop opening or closing
suddenly. !
Operation
NOTE
.The rear gate will remain unlocked
even after closing it. Always lock the
rear gate when leaving the vehicle.
. If you cannot open/close the rear
gate by performing the operation de-
scribed here, a short electronic chirp
will sound three times (beep, beep,
beep).
!By the power rear gate button
(other than the buttons on the
rear gate)
Power rear gate button on the instrument
panel
Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
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Power rear gate button on the inside edge
of the rear gate
To open the rear gate:
1. For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system ”, carry the ac-
cess key. For models without “keyless
access with push-button start system ”,
unlock the rear gate.
2. Briefly press the rear gate opener
button when the rear gate is closed.
The rear gate will open automatically.
To stop the rear gate midway:
Briefly press either of the following buttons
while the rear gate is being opened.
. rear gate opener button
. power rear gate button on the inside
edge of the rear gate If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will close. You can
open the rear gate by pressing the power
rear gate button briefly while the rear gate
is being closed.
To close the rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following but-
tons.
.
rear gate opener button
. power rear gate button on the inside
edge of the rear gate
If you press the power rear gate button
again, the rear gate will open.
! Manual operation
NOTE
Using the power rear gate operation is
recommended. Manual operation will
require physical effort.
The power rear gate can be closed
manually. Refer to “Manual rear gate ”
F 2-41. !
Memory function
Memory switch
Memory switch status
1) ON status
2) OFF status
Your desired rear gate height can be
Keys and doors/Rear gate (Outback)
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Keys and doors/Moonroof
to“Keyless Entry System ”F 3-45.
The ON/OFF setting of the audible signal
also works as the audible signal settings
for the “remote keyless entry system ”and
the “keyless access with push-button start
system ”. However, for the warning chime
such as that caused by “Reverse function”
F 2-46 or “Rear gate drop prevention
function ”F 2-47, it cannot be set as non-
operational.Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
Never let anyone ’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if the vehicle stops
suddenly or turns sharply or if the
vehicle is involved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, you must
conform to the following instruc-
tions without exception.
. Before closing the moonroof,
make sure that no one ’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety (models
without “keyless access with
push-button start system ”) and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child operat-
ing the moonroof. .
Never try to check the anti-en-
trapment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
moonroof.CAUTION
. Do not sit on the edge of the open
moonroof.
. Do not operate the moonroof if
falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.
. The anti-entrapment function
does not operate when the moon-
roof is being tilted down. Be sure
to confirm that it is safe to do so
before tilting the moonroof down.
. If the moonroof does not close,
we recommend that you have the
system checked by a SUBARU
dealer.
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding
functions.
The moonroof operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
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Ignition switch (models without push-button start system) ......................................... 3-4
LOCK.................................................................. 3-4
ACC.................................................................... 3-5
ON...................................................................... 3-5
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-5
Push-button ignition switch (models with
push-button start system) ............................... 3-6
Safety precautions.............................................. 3-6
Operating range for push-button start system ...... 3-6
Switching power status ....................................... 3-7
When access key does not operate properly ........ 3-8
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-8
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-8
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-8
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................... 3-9
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-9
Odometer ............................................................ 3-9
Double trip meter ............................................... 3-10
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-10
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-11
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-12
ECO gauge ........................................................ 3-12
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15Front passenger
’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 3-16
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-16
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-16
Engine low oil level warning indicator ................ 3-17
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models) ........... 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S. spec. models) ........................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-19
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-19
Electronic parking brake indicator light .............. 3-21
Hill Holder indicator light ................................... 3-22
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-22
Door open indicator ........................................... 3-23
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator .......... 3-23
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models) ... ..... 3-23
Power steering warning light .............................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-25
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button start system (if
equipped) ........................................................ 3-25
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-30
Select lever/gear position indicator ..................... 3-31
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-31
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-31
High beam assist indicator (green) (if equipped) ........................................................ 3-31
Instruments and controls
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while turning it (all models) and the select
lever is in the“P ”position (CVT models).
& ACC
In this position the electrical accessories
(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.
&ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.
&START
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START ”position while the engine
is running.
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the “ON ”position.
If the engine does not start with your
registered key, pull out the key once (at
this time, the security indicator light will
blink), reinsert the key in the ignition
switch and then try to start the engine
again.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:
. The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
. The key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder.
.
The key is near or touching another
transmitter.
& Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver ’s door opens and the key is in the
“LOCK ”or “ACC ”positions. The chime
stops when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON”position or the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
& Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when driver ’s door is opened or
when the driver ’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and gradually turns off
under the following conditions.
. When the driver ’s door is closed
. When the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light gradually turns off under the
following conditions.
. When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON ”position
. When the doors are locked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
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Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push –button start system)
Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system)
& Safety precautions
Refer to “Safety precautions ”F 2-11.
& Operating range for push-
button start system
Legacy
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
Outback
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
NOTE
. If the access key is not detected
within the operating range of the an-
tennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.
. Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start.
–On the instrument panel –
On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– On the rear shelf (Legacy)
– Inside the trunk (Legacy)
– At the corner of the cargo area
(Outback)
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
“ Access key –if access key does not
operate properly ”F9-18. In such a
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to “Replacing battery of access
key ”F 11-50.
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NOTE
This sequence of operations may not
take place if you quickly turn the
ignition switch to start the engine. This
is not a malfunction.
&Canceling the function for
meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the
movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position. For details, perform the proce-
dures described in “Gauge Initial Move-
ment ”F 3-44.
& Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.
&Odometer
1) U.S. spec. models
2) Except U.S. spec. models
This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
Trip reset switch
If you press the trip reset switch when the
ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF”or
“ ACC ”position, the odometer/trip meter
will light up. If you do not press the trip
reset switch within 10 seconds of illumina-
tion of the odometer/trip meter, the od-
ometer/trip meter will turn off.
Also, if you open and close the driver ’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will turn off.
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges
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to protect the engine from overrev-
ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.
NOTE
To protect the engine while the select
lever is in the“P ” or “N ” position (for
CVT models) or the shift lever is in the
neutral position (for MT models), the
engine is controlled so that the engine
speed may not become too high even if
the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.
& Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/ “OFF
”or “ACC ”position, the fuel gauge
shows “E”even if the fuel tank contains
fuel.
The gauge may move slightly due to fuel
level movement in the tank (e.g., during
braking, turning or acceleration).
If you press the trip reset switch while the
ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF ”or
“ACC ”position, the fuel gauge ’s dial will
light up and the needle will indicate the
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating
the amount of fuel remaining in the tank,
you (a) do not press the trip reset switch
for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the
driver ’s door, the fuel gauge needle will
drop to the “E”position and the dial and
needle will turn off.
NOTE
You will see the “”sign in the fuel
gauge.
This indicates that the fuel filler door
(lid) is located on the right side of the
vehicle.
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges
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