2021 SUBARU OUTBACK lock

Power Rear Gate Lock
Press the lock button on the
inside edge of the rear gate. The
Power Rear Gate will close, and
all doors, the rear gate, and the
fuel lid will lock.
Hands-free Power Rear Gate
The Hands-free Power Rear Gate
allows automatic opening even
when your arms are full. Using the
Subaru emblem, you can open
the rear gate without even
touching your Outback.
The Hands-free function operates
when the ignition is OFF and you
are carrying the access key fob.
To open the Power Rear Gate with
the Hands-free function:
1. Hold your hand or arm over the
Subaru emblem on the rear
gate, without touching it, until a chirp sounds.
2. Immediately after the chirp sounds, move your hand away.
3. The rear gate opens automatically.
Power Rear Gate Close and Lock Button
ENTRY AND EXIT
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SEATING
Manual Seats
1Forward/Backward:Pull
the lever below the seat up
and slide the seat forward or
backward. Release the lever
and make sure the seat is
locked into place.
2Seat Height (Driver’s Seat):
Pulling up or pushing down
on the lever will raise or
lower the seat cushion.
3Recline Seatback:Pull the
lever up to adjust the
seatback. Release the lever
and make sure the seatback
is locked into place.
Manual Seat Levers
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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Head Restraint Adjustment
Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. To lower the head restraint,
push it down while pressing the
release button on the top of the
seatback. Each head restraint
should be adjusted so that the
center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the
occupant’s ears.
The angle of the front head
restraints can be adjusted by
tilting them forward. You will hear
a click when the restraint locks in
place. Pulling the head restraint
as far forward as it will go allows it
to return to the fully upright position.
Seatbelt Adjuster
To keep yourself comfortable and
safe, always position the seatbelt
adjuster so the shoulder belt
passes over the middle of your
shoulder without touching your
neck. Press and hold the top of
the adjuster and slide it up or
down. Release the adjuster and
make sure it is locked in place.
Release Button and Head Restraint Adjustment
Seatbelt Adjustment Tab
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
You can adjust both the height
and lengthwise position of the
steering wheel. Pull the lever on
the side of the steering column
down firmly to unlock, then adjust
the position of the steering wheel.
Push the lever firmly back up to
lock the steering column in place.
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS
The power mirror knob works with the ignition
in the “ON” or “ACC” position. Turn the knob
to “L” (left side) or “R” (right side) to select a
mirror. Push the knob in the direction you want
to move the mirror. Turn the knob back to the
center position when finished.
Steering Column Unlock
Power Mirror Knob
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. The Owner’s Manual
provides programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelinkhas a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window,
partially press down or pull up
and hold the corresponding
switch. The front windows have a
one-touch auto up/down
function, and the rear windows
may also have auto up/down
function, if equipped. Fully press
down or pull up and release to
automatically open or close a
one-touch window.
Power Window Switches
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
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.
For more information,
please refer to page 92 or
the SUBARU STARLINK
®
Safety and Security Owner’s
Manual.
2Enhanced 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.
For more information, please refer to page 92 or the SUBARU STARLINK®Safety
and Security Owner’s Manual.
3Automatic 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”.
4Power Moonroof Switch:Use this switch to operate the power moonroof.
For more information, please refer to page 25 or your Subaru Owner’s Manual.
5Map Lights:Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: The map lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
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CONTROLS
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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 are available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF:Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
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.
4. When the Engine START/STOP button indicator turns green, briefly press and release
the Engine START/STOP button.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of the
passenger side. To open the lid:
1. Make sure your Subaru is stopped and the select
lever is placed in PARK. Then turn the ignition to
the "LOCK"/ "OFF" position.
2. The fuel filler lid is automatically unlocked when the
ignition is moved to the ”LOCK”/OFF” position, or
by unlocking using the access key fob/transmitter
or door handles.
3. Push the rear side of the lid.
4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further by hand.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the cap
holder inside the lid.
After refueling, put the cap back on and turn it
clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain
not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the
cap, the Check Engine warning light may illuminate.
FUEL
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Do not use fuels
with more than 10% ethanol for 2.5 L models or 15% ethanol for 2.4 L models.
For more information, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
FUEL CAPACITY
Capacity
Full Fuel Tank
18.5 US gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
2.6 US gallons
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
REFUELING
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