2019 SUBARU OUTBACK instrument panel

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Controls
While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination.
Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward
(dots aligned), the instrument panel illumination stays at full bright\
ness.
Light Controls
Push slightly up
for lane change
or fully up for
right turn signal.
Push slightly down
for lane change
or fully down for
left turn signal.
Push forward to change from low
beam to high beam. Pull the lever
back to center to return to low beam.

Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
Turns on headlights, instrument
panel illumination, parking lights,
tail lights and license plate lights.
Rotate to turn
on fog lights
(if equipped).
AUTO: The vehicle’s lights are
automatically on or off, depending
on the level of outside light.
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF” position
to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer fluid, pull
and hold the lever toward you. Rotate the dial to adjust the intermittent wiper speed.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward to the
intermittent, continuous, or wash position. When the rear wiper is off,
rotate the knob downward to wash and wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only the front daytime
running lights will be automatically turned on when the engine has started,
the parking brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF”,
“AUTO” or “
” position. The brightness of the illumination of the high
beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. You must
always switch on your headlights when it is dark outside by turning the light
switch to the “
” position or have the switch in the “AUTO” position.
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LOW
HIGH OFF
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Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1 Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings can
be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3 SYNC Button
Press the button to synchronize both
the driver’s side and passenger’s
side temperatures using the driver’s
side temperature control.
Operation in Manual Mode
4 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again to
turn off the air conditioning.
5 MAX Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press the MAX
A/C button.
6 Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected
air flow mode – either ventilation,
bi-level, heat, heat-defrost or
defrost – is shown on the display.
7 Fan Speed Control Buttons
Press the fan speed control buttons
to select the desired fan speed.
8 Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Press the button again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN
THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
9 Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
10 Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut
off after about 15 minutes. If the
window clears before that time, you
can press the button again to turn
it off. If equipped, the outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper
deicer will also activate.
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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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Adaptive Cruise Control
RES/+ Switch
Press to resume set speed or increase
set speed while in either Adaptive
or Conventional Cruise Control. SET/– Switch
Press to set current speed or decrease
set speed while in either Adaptive
or Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate or
deactivate Adaptive
Cruise Control function.
Press to decrease following distance
setting while using Adaptive Cruise
Control. Press and hold to switch
to Conventional Cruise Control. Press to activate
or deactivate
Lane Keep Assist.

Press to increase following distance
setting while using Adaptive Cruise
Control. Press and hold to switch
to Conventional Cruise Control.
RES/+ switch
SET/– switch
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Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, depress 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 depressed in, push down the
parking brake switch.
X-MODE®
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 control switch on the steering wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift cont\
rol 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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Operating
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gives you ultimate control with two
different driving modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in Normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “\
D” and the
transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the\
manual gate
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change in\
to Manual
Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches. The shift position indicator
shows the selected gear position.
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Safety/In Case of Emergency
Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the
bucket from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack
handle is stowed on the back of the floor cover of the trunk.
Emergency Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes engine power to all\
four
wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck
is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your vehicle. Coverage
is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance
is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty,
whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been af\
fixed
to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of
any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by
the manufacturer.
*See your Retailer for details.
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