2020 SUBARU OUTBACK ignition

Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
With this function, all doors and the fuel lid will automatically lock or unlock when certain
conditions are met based on your preference. You can set the doors to lock when your
Subaru reaches 12 mph or you shift the select lever out of the “P” position. You can set the
doors to unlock when you shift the select lever into the “P” position, turn the ignition “OFF”
or open the driver’s door. You can change the setting in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD) or the touchscreen.
Automatic
LockingVehicle Speed
(12 mph) Shift Out of
ParkOff
Automatic
Unlocking Shift into Park Ignition Off Drive Door
OpenOff
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
(if
equipped)
Your Subaru allows for customizing of the door unlock settings. The default setting is when
you unlock the vehicle, only the driver’s door and fuel lid unlock. If preferred, you can set
the vehicle to unlock all doors, the rear gate and the fuel lid. This adjustment can be
performed through the SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia Touchscreen under “Settings”,
then “Vehicle”.
Unlock Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door (or all doors depending on the
setting). Grip the front passenger’s handle to
unlock all doors and the rear gate. Two chirps
will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all doors and the rear gate and touch
the door lock sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the rear gate will
lock. One chirp will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
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Opening the Rear Gate
Press the rear gate opener button to unlock
and open the rear gate (or also unlock all
doors depending on the setting). Two chirps
will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Hands-free Power Rear Gate
The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function
uses the Subaru emblem to open the rear gate
when you have your hands full.
To open the rear gate using the hands-free
method, perform the following steps:
1. When the ignition switch is in the OFFposition, carry the access key fob with you.
2. Hold your hand over the Subaru emblem without touching it until a chirp sounds.
3. Immediately after the chirp sounds, move your hand away.
4. The rear gate will open automatically.
This function can be turned ON/OFF by
pressing the Hands-free Power Rear Gate
ON/OFF switch on the instrument panel.
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Memory Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
You can set a seat position and retrieve it using the buttons on the driver’s door or each of
the access key fobs.
To set a seat position with a button:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P”
position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold either button “1” or “2”. A chirp
sounds when the position is registered.
Another option would be to press and hold
the “SET” button and either button “1” or
“2” at the same time.
To retrieve the seat position with a button:
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. While the select lever is in the “P” position, press button “1” or “2”.
To set a seat position with the access key fob:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position with the parking brake on and the ignition “OFF”.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold the unlock button on the access key fob. A chirp sounds when the position is registered.
To retrieve the seat position with the access key fob:
1. Hold the access key fob.
2. Unlock and open the driver’s door.
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Ventilated Seats(if equipped)
Press the ventilated seat button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
switch, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Blue indicators will illuminate indicating the
level.
Heated Seats
Press the front seat heater button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
button, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Yellow indicators will illuminate indicating
the level.
Rear Seat Heater (if equipped)
Press the rear seat heater switch located on
the rear of the center console. There is a
button for each of the seats. Each time you
press the switch, the mode will change as
follows: High, Low, Off. Yellow indicators will
illuminate indicating the level.
Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
To activate, pull the heated steering wheel switch
while the ignition is “ON”. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate. To deactivate, pull the switch
again. The heater will stay on for approximately 30
minutes.
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency Assistance: Press the
red “SOS” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer Care
Advisor (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. Please refer to
the SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press
the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside
Assistance Provider (Subscription
required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. See p.
78 for more information.
3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: these lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON: All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and
accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates.
ON: All electrical systems will be available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF: Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”. NOTE: Do not depress the
accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
3. Depress the brake pedal. Green LED on the ignition switch illuminates.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, look for the Engine START/ STOP button indicator toturn Green and then briefly press and release the Engine START/ STOP button.
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How To Turn ON/OFF The Auto Start-Stop
System
The Auto Start-Stop system can be turned on
and off in the Center Information Display (CID)
under Car Settings .
NOTE: The system will default to ON after the
vehicle has been shut off.
When the Auto Start-Stop system is turned OFF, the Auto Start-Stop OFF
indicator light in the combination meter display will illuminate. This is a solid
yellow indicator.
Auto Start-Stop Warning Light
The Auto Start-Stop warning light will illuminate in yellow when initially turning
the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The light will turn off after the engine
has started.
NOTE: If the Auto Start-Stop warning light does not turn off or is flashing
yellow after the engine has started, the Auto Start-Stop system may be malfunctioning. We
recommend that you contact your authorized SUBARU Retailer for an inspection.
INDICATOR PATTERN CONDITION
Solid green This indicator light illuminates when the enginehas been temporarily stopped by the Auto
Start-Stop system. It will turn off when the engine
is restarted.
Solid White Operational conditions have not been met, theengine will not stop and this light will illuminate.
The light goes out once the brake pedal is
released.
Solid Yellow This light indicates that the system has beenturned off. The light will turn off once the system is
turned back on.
Flashing Yellow A fault has been detected with the Start-Stopsystem. Please contact your authorized Subaru
Retailer.
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TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition Switch(if equipped)
To stop the engine:
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
DRIVERFOCUS
The DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System monitors possible cases when the driver is
not paying attention to the forward direction, and also recognizes individual users. This
system warns the driver of inattentive, drowsy driving, and can support safe and
comfortable driving by automatically retrieving the following settings.
• Driver Position
• Climate control setting
• Combination Meter Display Settings and other display settings in the instrument panel
Refer to the EyeSight Guide or Owner’s Manual for further information on this system.
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