2020 SUBARU OUTBACK automatic transmission

DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
is electronically controlled and provides two
different driving modes: normal and manual.
Normal Mode
When the select lever is in the “D” (Drive)
position, the transmission is in normal shift
mode. The select lever position indicator in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) 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. Move the selector lever left
from the “D” position into the “M” position to select manual mode. The gear position
indicator in the Combination Meter Display (CMD) shows the currently selected gear.
Arrow-shaped indicators show when upshifting or downshifting is available. To shift, use
the paddle shift control switches behind the steering wheel.
Paddle Shift Control Switches
• You can shift gears using the paddle shift controlswitches. To upshift to the next higher gear, pull the
“+” paddle on the right toward you. To downshift to
the next lower gear, pull the “–” paddle on the left
toward you.
• You can temporarily shift gears even when the selector lever is in the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you. Once vehicle
speed stabilizes, the transmission will switch back to normal mode.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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THE SUBARU STARLINK™ EXPERIENCE
STARLINK Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These include
Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle
Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, and so much more.
With the SUBARU STARLINK™ system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and
security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK™ experience
includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as
remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle.
Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS
and blue
i-button
. Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK™ call centers that are
there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The SOS button
is for SOS Emergency Assistance.
The i-button
is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed).
• Press the SOS button
for SOS Emergency Assistance.*
• Press the i-button
for Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if subscribed).*
• To cancel an SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Concierge call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select
the “End Call” button displayed on the Touchscreen.
Head to www.Subaru.com/STARLINK to see all the SUBARU
STARLINK™ subscription services and packages.
* Access to STARLINK Safety and Security services requires an active
STARLINK subscription. Remote Engine Start available on keyless access
with push-button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
available on vehicles with keyless access with push-button start and
automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual
transmission.
SUBARU STARLINK™ SAFETY AND SECURITY
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2.4L TURBO ENGINE . . . . .......48
2.5L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . .....47
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Power Outlets (12V) . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . 60
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . 2
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . ......24
ANDROID AUTO Cables .................116
Compatible Models . . . . ......118
Connecting an Android Phone . . . . 116
APPLE CARPLAY Cables .................119
Compatible Models . . . . ......119
Connecting an iPhone . . . . . . . . 119
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AUTO START–STOP SYSTEM . . . . . . 35
B
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device . . ....110
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 113
BUTTONS Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 53
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . . .....44
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . 40
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 11.6–Inch Automatic Climate
Control ..................17
Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate Control
System ..................21
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . .....22
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Seat Heater . . . . . . . .....22Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control
..................21
Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . ....22
CLOCK Automatically ..............105
Manually . . . . . . ..........106
CREATING HOME/WORK . . . . . . . . . 81
D
DRIVERFOCUS . . . ............37
DRIVING THE VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 31
Paddle Shift Control Switches . ....31
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . . . . . 33
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . ...........49
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . 49
F
FINDING A DESTINATION Arrival Time/Distance . . ........85
Canceling Guidance . . . .......99
Finding a Destination By Address . . 85
Finding a Destination By POI . ....89
Guidance Screen Icons . .......96
Map View/Perspectives ........98
Map Zoom . . . . ............97
Nearest Gas Station . . . . . . . . . . 99
Route Options . . . . . . . .......91
Saving Destination as a Favorite . . . 93
Shortest/Fastest/Economic . . . . . . 92
Traffic Information . . . . . . . . ....99
FIRMWARE SOFTWARE UPDATES . . 122
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS .......39
FORWARD ..................2
FUEL .....................38
FUEL CAPACITY . .............38
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . .....38
INDEX
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