2022 SUBARU OUTBACK key fob

KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Press the lock/arm button to lock the doors, the rear gate,
and the fuel door and to activate the security alarm. A chirp
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash once.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five
rapid chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash to
alert you.
• Press the lock/arm button three times to activate the vehicle
finder function. If you are within 30 feet of your Subaru, the
horn sounds once, and the hazard warning lights flash three
times.
2Unlock/Disarm
• Press the unlock/disarm button once to unlock the driver’s
door and fuel door. Two chirps sound and the hazard
warning lights flash twice. To unlock all the doors and the
rear gate, briefly press the button twice.
• The interior lights will illuminate when you press the
unlock/disarm button if they are set to the “DOOR” position
on the overhead console.
3Rear Gate
• Press the rear gate button to unlock the rear gate.
• If your Subaru has a Power Rear Gate, press and hold this
button to open or close the rear gate.
4Panic Alarm
• Press the panic alarm button to sound the horn and flash
the hazard warning lights.
•
Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate the panic alarm.
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
This feature allows you to set when your Subaru automatically locks or unlocks the doors
through the STARLINK®Touchscreen (select “Settings”, then select the “Car” menu in the
top bar). The available settings are listed in the table below.
AVAILABLE SETTINGS
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)Shift into or
out of PARKOFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Ignition OFF Driver’s Door
OpenShift into or
out of PARKOFF
Transmitter
Access Key Fob
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POWER REAR GATE (PRG)(if equipped)
The Power Rear Gate allows automatic opening, even when your
arms are full, and a single touch of a button can close the gate and
lock the entire vehicle. The opening height can also be adjusted for
spaces where clearance is limited.
Power Rear Gate Button
Opening the Power Rear Gate
Press and hold the Power Rear
Gate Button on the instrument
panel to automatically open the
rear gate. Two chirps sound and
the hazard warning lights flash
twice.
Stopping the Power Rear Gate
If you briefly press the Power
Rear Gate Button while the rear
gate is opening, it will stop. Press
and briefly hold the button again
to close the rear gate.
Closing the Power Rear Gate
Press and hold the Power Rear Gate Button on the instrument panel to close the rear gate.
If you briefly press the button while the rear gate is closing, it will open.
The operation of the Power Rear Gate is the same using the Power Rear Gate Button on
the access key fob or transmitter.
NOTE: If the doors are locked when you operate the Power Rear Gate, you may hear three
rapid beeps from the vehicle. In this case, unlock the doors and then operate the Power
Rear Gate.
Power Rear Gate Button
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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
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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 audio system 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 audio
system 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: The Check Engine warning light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not tightened
properly.
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITY
2.5L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating
87 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit
No more than 10%
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
2.6 US Gallons
2.4L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating
87 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit
No more than 15%
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
2.6 US Gallons
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
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6Open the rear gate using the
Power Rear Gate Button.
Pause the rear gate when it
reaches the desired height by
pressing the Power Rear
Gate Button on the
instrument panel, rear gate,
or access key fob.
7You can make gentle
adjustments to the gate
position by hand. With the
rear gate at the desired
height, press and hold the
Power Rear Gate Close
Button on the inside edge of
the rear gate. A chirp sounds
and the hazard warning
lights flash to confirm the
height is set. The Power
Rear Gate memory is
automatically saved and
enabled in the Center
Information Display (CID).
When “Power Rear Gate Memory” is enabled in the Center Information Display (CID), the
rear gate will stop at the set memory height when you use any of the Power Rear Gate
buttons.
NOTE: To adjust the memory height, perform the procedure again.
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MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT(if equipped)
You can set the seat and outside mirror position and retrieve them
using the buttons on the driver’s door or the access key fob. You
can learn more about setting and retrieving your seat and mirror
positions from the how-to video linked in the QR code and the
steps listed below.
To set a seat position with a
button:
1. Make sure the select lever is in
the “P” position, with the
parking brake applied and the
ignition in the “ON” position.
2. Adjust your seat and outside
mirrors 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.
To retrieve the seat position set with a button:
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
2.
Put the select lever in the “P” position and apply the parking brake. Then, press button “1”
or “2”. The seat and outside mirrors are automatically recalled to your preferred positions.
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 applied and the
ignition “OFF”.
2. Adjust your seat and outside mirrors 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 set with the access key fob:
1. Hold the access key fob.
2. Unlock and open the driver’s door. The seat and outside mirrors are automatically
recalled to your preferred positions.
Memory Seat Buttons
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