Subaru 2012 Outback User manual

2012

Outback

Quick Reference Guide

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Complete U.S. specications and illustrations may

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Specications are based on the latest product

information available at time of publication. Some

images shown are for illustration purposes only.

Some equipment shown may be optional at

extra cost. Specic options may be available

only in combination with other options. Specic

combinations of equipment or features may vary

from time to time and by geographic area. Certain

accessories and equipment may not be available at

the time of publication.

This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Outback

models. Therefore, some explanations may be for

equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru

of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or

discontinue at any time, without notice, prices,

colors, materials, equipment, accessories,

specications, models and packages without

incurring any obligation to make the same or

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For detailed operating and safety information,

please consult the Owner’s Manual.

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WRX, WRX/STI, BOXER, SI-DRIVE, Lineartronic,

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Instrument Panel

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Personalize

Controls

While Operating

Safety/In Case of Emergency

Additional Information

2 - 3

4 - 5

6 - 7

8 - 9

10 - 21

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24 - 25

26 - 27

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Remote Keyless Entry

Lock/Arm

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and rear gate and activate

the security alarm.

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rear gate are not fully closed,

an electronic chirp will

sound ve times and the

hazard lights will ash ve

times to alert you that the

doors or the rear gate are

not properly closed.

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function, press three times

(within ve seconds). If you

are within 30 feet of the

vehicle, the horn will sound

one time and the hazard

lights will ash three times.

Unlock/Disarm

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the driver’s door.

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button is pressed, the dome

and map lights will illuminate

if the dome light switch is in

the middle position.

Unlocking the

Rear Gate

Press to unlock the rear gate.

An electronic chirp will sound

twice and the hazard lights will

ash twice.

Panic Alarm

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will sound and the hazard

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remote to deactivate.

Immobilizer

When the security alarm is

activated, the immobilizer

interrupts the starter motor

to prevent an intruder from

starting your vehicle without

a registered key.

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Getting

Started

Instrument

Panel

Gauges Personalize Controls While

Operating

Safety / In Case

of Emergency

Additional

Information

Getting

Started

Seating

10-Way Power Driver’s Seat

(if equipped)

1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height

Move the switch toward the front or rear to move

the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up

or push down on the front of the switch to adjust

the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch

straight up or pushing the switch straight down

will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.

2. Seatback

Move the switch in the corresponding direction

to adjust the angle of the seatback.

3. Lumbar Support

Press the front part of the switch to increase

lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch

to decrease lumbar support.

Heated Seats

(if equipped)

Press the switch in the

corresponding direction for

the desired seat temperature.

To turn off the seat heater,

slightly press in the opposite

direction of the current position.

Folding the

Rear Seat

Pull up on the release lever on

the seat side that you want

to fold down. To return the

seatback to its original position,

raise the seatback until it locks

into place making sure that it is

securely locked.

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Instrument Panel

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Getting

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Safety / In Case

of Emergency

Additional

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navigation system, please refer to the separate

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Instrument

Panel

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Gauges Immediate Attention

Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob

Tachometer Trip meter

ECO Gauge

Caution Informational

Seatbelt warning

Front passenger

seatbelt warning

SRS airbag system

Security indicator light

Charge warning

Oil pressure warning

Brake system

Hot coolant temperature /

Cold coolant temperature

High beam indicator light

Engine oil level warning

AT OIL TEMP

(Automatic Transmission)

ABS warning

Low fuel

All-Wheel Drive

(Automatic Transmission)

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Getting

Started

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Panel

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Operating

Safety / In Case

of Emergency

Additional

Information

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and odometer Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Multi-function display

switching knob

Vehicle Dynamics

Control/Vehicle Dynamics

Control operation

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Malfunction indicator

Tire pressure warning light

Front passenger frontal

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Front passenger frontal

airbag OFF

Low windshield

washer uid

Hill Holder

Turn signals

Front fog light indicator

light (if equipped)

Headlight indicator light

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Personalize

Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Column

Push the lever down rmly to adjust the height

and lengthwise position of the column; rmly

push the lever back up to lock the column in

place. Do not adjust while driving.

Power Exterior Mirrors

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the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the

direction you want to move the mirror. Then

return the knob to the neutral/center position.

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