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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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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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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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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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Controls
Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.
1. Power rear gate switch
(if equipped)
2. Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
3. Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch
(if equipped)
4. Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (if equipped)
5. Power rear gate memory switch (if equipped)
6. Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch (if equipped)
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Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, push the brake pedal and pull up the parking
brake switch. The brake system warning light on
the instrument panel and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch will illuminate.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your
seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator
pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the brake pedal is pushed in, push down the
parking brake switch.
X-MODE® (if equipped)
X-MODE® is the integrated control system of the engine,
AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Press the
X-MODE button to activate. Press it again to deactivate.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for operational
parameters and details about this feature.
While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• 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 cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
Hill Holder™ Function
To activate, press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate, press the Hill Holder switch again.
When the Hill Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be au\
tomatically applied when
stopped on an uphill or downhill slope with the brake pedal pushed down.\
The brake system
warning light on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the parkin\
g brake
switch will illuminate.
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Steering Wheel & Instrument Panel
Master and Valet Keys, Keyless Access System* operation,
Push Button Start* and Remote Start*
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Adjustments and Paddle Shift operation*
Steering Wheel Controls
Headlights, DRL, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights, Interior Lights,
Fog Lights*, Autolights* and Welcome / Goodbye Lighting*
Front & Rear* Wiper and Washer Controls
Gauges, Warning Lights, Multi Function Display*, Information Display settings
and Parking Brake operation
Safety, Comfort & Convenience
All Wheel Drive System, Emergency towing of AWD,
VDC, X-MODE®* and Hill Holder* operation
Rear Vision Camera
All Weather Package operation - Heated Seats,
Exterior Mirrors & Windshield Wiper De-icer
Review operation of climate control system
Power windows, locks, exterior mirrors, seat including Memory Function*
and Power Moonroof* operation
Hood Release and fluid reservoir locations
Fuel Filler Door, Trunk Release, Rear Gate operation
and location of Spare Tire*, Jack & Tools
STARLINK Audio System, Bluetooth & Safety / Security
Bluetooth - Pair owner’s phone(s) & show operation
(Download SUBARU STARLINK and MySubaru Apps*)
STARLINK Audio and Navigation* system controls
Driver Assist Technologies
EyeSight™ System*
Reverse Automatic Braking System*
Blind Spot Detection*, Lane Change Assist* and Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
High Beam Assist*, Steering Responsive Foglights* and
Steering Responsive Headlights*
*If Applicable
Owner Signature(s) ________________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Consultant ___________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Manager _____________________________________________________________
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