2017 SUBARU OUTBACK light

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start/stop engine
To start engine:
STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
STEP3: Shift the select lever in the P position.
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on
the push-button ignition switch turns green.
STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
To stop engine:
STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the P position .
STEP3: Press the push-button ignition switch.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is switched
in the sequence of OFF
➞ACC
➞ON
➞OFF
.
OFF ( Tu r n e d o f f ) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK
only when the key is pushed in while turning
it (all models) and the select lever is in the P
position (CVT models).
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Electronic parking brake switch Ignition switch (if equipped)
*The design may be slightly different from the illustration
depending on the models.
Operation indicator
Apply
Release
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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Main pa Rts an D opeRation
1
Headlights
2 Headlight flasher, High/Low beam change (dimmer)
3
Turn signal
4 Front fog lights (if equipped)
To turn on the front fog lights, rotate dial to
.
Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch is in...
-
position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.
Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Front fog light switch (if equipped)A
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system
ACL
HI
FD
K
G
E
J
4
3
3
1
2
B
FD
The high beam assist function automatically changes
the headlight from high beam to low beam (or vice versa).
The high beam assist function is activated when:
1. The light control switch is in the AUTO position and
the low beam headlights are on automatically.
2. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
When the high beam assist
function is activated, the indicator
(green) on the combination meter
will illuminate.
High beam assist function (if equipped)
High beam assist
indicator
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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1
Windshield wiper
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Mist (for a single wipe) : Off : Intermittent : Low speed : High speed
2
Wiper intermittent time control
3
Windshield washer
4
Rear window wiper and washer
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Continuous
: Intermittent
: Off
: Washer
Rotate knob to
. The washer fluid sprays and the
wiper operates.
Wiper and washer switchB
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, press the button.
Use the hazard warning flasher when you have to park
in emergency conditions.
Hazard warning flasher switchC
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of the
instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does not
work at all.
Illumination brightness control dialD
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
1
2
3
4

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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. 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.
1
To lower:
Push the upper part of the anchor and slide it down.
2
To raise:
Slide the anchor up.
Tilting
Sliding
Moonroof switch (if equipped)
1
Raise
2
Lower
1
Open
2
Close
Child safety locks
Hill Holder switch
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
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2
1
2
1
Activate/
Deactivate
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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FUnction F oR M oRe co MFoRtab Le DR iVe
It may be helpful to temporarily deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to escape
from the following situations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, 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
Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system.
Indicator lights on the combination meter
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switchA
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system
AHEI
GFG
K
AE
D
C
J
B

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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
Power rear gate memory switch (if equipped)G
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.
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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Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
Main W aR ninG an D inDicato R LiGH ts
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.
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.
Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty. Refill
fuel immediately.
High beam assist warning
The high beam assist function
malfunction.

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Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.
Access key warning
The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD System malfunction.
(Brake System warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Windshield washer fluid warning
The fluid level in the windshield washer fluid tank decreases to the lower limit.
BSD/RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA) malfunction.
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.
Icy road surface warning screen
When the outside temperature becomes 3°C (37°F) or less, the icy road surface
warning screen interrupts to inform the driver that the road surface may be
frozen.
RAB warning
Reverse Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
u Some functions are available on certain models.
u For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.