2018 SUBARU OUTBACK gauges

Table of Contents
2–5 Getting Started

6–7 Instrument Panel

8–11 Gauges

12–13 Personalize

14–21 Controls

22–23 While Operating

24–25 Safety/In Case of Emergency

26–28 Additional Information
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3
Seating
Getting
Started
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward,
Angle and Height

Move the switch toward the front
or rear to move the seat forward
or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the
switch to adjust the angle of the
seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch
straight down will adjust the height
of the entire seat cushion. 2. Seatback

Move the switch in the
corresponding direction to adjust
the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support
Press the front part of the switch
to increase lumbar support;
press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
3
2
1
Memory Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the desired button “1” or “2”.
A beep sounds when the seat position is registered. Press button “1” or “2” to
retrieve the seat positions.
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Getting
StartedInstrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information

5
Folding the Rear Seat
From Inside the Vehicle
Push the release button on the top
of the seatback that you want to fold
down. To return the seatback to its
original position, raise the seatback
until it locks into place, making sure
that it is securely locked.
From the Rear of the Vehicle
Pull the release lever on the seat side that you want
to fold down. To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks into place,
making sure that it is securely locked.
Getting
Started
Rear Seat Heater (if equipped)
Press the rear seat heater switch. Each time
you press the switch, the mode will change
as follows: High, Low, Off.
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Getting
StartedInstrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information

7
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Instrument
Panel
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Getting
StartedInstrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information

8
Gauges
Outback 2.5i
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Tachometer
Temperature gaugeTrip meter and odometerTrip meter reset button
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
Power steering warning
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)ECO gauge
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9
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Gauges
Vehicle Dynamics Control/
Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead console)
Low windshield washer fluid
Hill holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control SET
indicator light
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Getting
StartedInstrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information

10
Tachometer
Temperature gauge Trip meter and odometer
Gauges
Outback 2.5i Premium
Outback 2.5i Limited
Outback 2.5i Touring
Outback 3.6R Limited
Outback 3.6R Touring
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Trip meter reset button
ECO gauge
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
Power steering warning
Door open (if equipped)
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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11
SpeedometerFuel gauge
Gauges
Vehicle Dynamics Control/
Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead console)
Low windshield washer fluid
Hill holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control SET
indicator light
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Getting
StartedInstrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information