Subaru Outback (2023 year). Manual in english

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3-16. Wiper and Washer ........................................ 266

Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches.............. 268
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch

(Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) .............. 269

3-17. Defogger and Deicer..................................... 270
3-18. Mirrors ........................................................... 272

Inside Mirror (without Auto-Dimming Function)

(If Equipped)..................................................... 272

Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass with HomeLink

(If Equipped) .................................................... 272

Smart Rearview Mirror/Compass with HomeLink

(Outback) (If Equipped) .................................... 280

Outside Mirrors .................................................. 295

3-19. Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .....................298
3-20. Heated Steering Wheel System

(If Equipped) ..................................................299

3-21. Horn................................................................300

Instruments and Controls

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3-1. Ignition Switch (Models
without Push-Button Start
System)

WARNING

Never turn the ignition switch to

“LOCK” while the vehicle is being
driven or towed because that will
lock the steering wheel, prevent-
ing steering control. And when
the engine is turned off, it takes a
much greater effort than usual to
steer.

Before leaving the vehicle, al-

ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure to
follow this procedure could re-
sult in injury to a child or others.
Children could operate the power
windows, the moonroof or other
controls or even make the vehicle
move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged

against your knees or hands while
you are driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the “ON” posi-
tion to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a
keyholder or to a large bunch of
other keys, centrifugal force may act
on it as the vehicle moves, resulting
in unwanted turning of the ignition
switch.

The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, ACC, ON and START.

NOTE

Keep the ignition switch in the

“LOCK” position when the engine is
not running.

Using electrical accessories for a

long time with the ignition switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position can cause the
battery to go dead.

If the ignition switch will not move

from the “LOCK” position to the “ACC”
position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch.

Key Positions

Position

Description

LOCK

The key can only be inserted
or removed in this position.
The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you
remove the key.

ACC

In this position the electrical
accessories (audio, acces-
sory power outlet, etc.) can be
used.

This is the normal operating
position after starting the en-
gine.

START

The engine is started in this
position.

CAUTION

Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running.

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NOTE

To turn the key from the “ACC” to

“LOCK” position, the select lever must
be in the “P” position and the key must
be pushed in and turned.

If your registered key fails to start

the engine, pull out the key once (the
security indicator light will blink), and
then insert the key again and turn it to
the “START” position again to restart
the engine.

The engine may not start in the

following cases:

– The key grip is touching another
key or a metallic key holder.

– The key is near another key that
contains an immobilizer transpon-

der.
– The key is near or touching
another transmitter.

Key Reminder Chime

The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.

The chime stops under the following
conditions.

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

The key is removed from the ignition

switch.

The driver’s door is closed.

Ignition Switch Light

For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when driver’s door is opened or
when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.

The light remains illuminated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and gradually turns off
under the following conditions.

The driver’s door is closed.

The doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry transmitter.

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The light gradually turns off under the
following conditions.

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

The doors are locked using the remote

keyless entry transmitter.

3-2. Push-Button Ignition
Switch (Models with Push-
Button Start System)

Safety Precautions

Refer to “Safety Precautions”

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Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System

Legacy

Antennas

Operating range

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

Antennas

Operating range

NOTE

If the access key fob is not detected

within the operating range of the anten-
nas inside the vehicle, the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start
cannot be operated.

Even when the access key fob is

outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible to
switch the power or to start the engine.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the following places. It may become
impossible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start.

– On the instrument panel

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– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– On the rear shelf (Legacy)
– Inside the trunk (Legacy)
– At the corner of the cargo area
( O u t b a c k / S u b a r u

O u t b a c k

Wilderness)

When operating the push-button

ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key fob battery is dis-
charged, perform the procedure de-
scribed in “Access Key Fob – If Access
Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly”

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battery immediately. Refer to “Repla-
cing Battery of Access Key Fob”

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Switching Power Status

Operation indicator

Push-button ignition switch

The power status is switched every time
the push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of “OFF”, “ACC”,
“ON” and “OFF”. When the engine is
stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC” or “ON”, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition switch
illuminates in orange.

Power

status

Indicator color

Operation

OFF

Turned off

Power is turned

off.

ACC

Orange

The following

systems can be

used:

audio and ac-

cessory power

outlet.

Orange

(while engine is

stopped)

All electrical

systems can be

used.

Turned off

(while engine is

running)

CAUTION

To prevent the vehicle battery

from discharging, do not leave
the push-button ignition switch
in the “ON” or “ACC” position for
a long time.

To avoid a malfunction, observe

the following precautions.

– Do not spill drinks or other

liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.

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– Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch with a hand
that is soiled with oil or other
contaminants.

If the push-button ignition switch

does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a SUBARU
dealer immediately.

If the operation indicator on the

push-button ignition switch does
not illuminate even when the
instrument panel illumination is
turned on, have the vehicle in-
spected at a SUBARU dealer.

If the vehicle was left in the hot

sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.

NOTE

When operating the push-button

ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.

If the push-button ignition switch is

pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.

If the indicator light on the push-

button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this

occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

Battery drainage prevention func-
tion

When the push-button ignition switch is left
in the “ACC” or “ON” position for approxi-
mately 1 hour, the push-button ignition
switch will be automatically switched to
“OFF” to prevent the battery from going
dead. This function is activated when the
select lever is in the “P” position.

When Access Key Fob Does
Not Operate Properly

Refer to “Access Key Fob – If Access Key
Fob Does Not Operate Properly”

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3-3. Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to warn
other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions. The
hazard warning flasher works with the
ignition switch in any position.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
press the hazard warning flasher switch on
the instrument panel. All the turn signal
lights and the turn signal indicator lights
will flash. To turn off the flasher, press the
switch again.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.

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3-4. Meters and Gauges

NOTE

Liquid crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges in the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.

NOTE

The initial movement of the meter
needles and gauge needles that occurs
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position can be activated or
deactivated.
For details, refer to “General settings”

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“General settings”

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inch display models).

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrev-
ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.

NOTE

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“General settings”

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Odometer

TRIP RESET switch

Odometer

This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.

NOTE

If you press the TRIP RESET switch
when the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. The
indicators will turn off when the TRIP
RESET switch is not operated for
approximately 10 seconds.

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Double Trip Meter

TRIP RESET switch

Trip meter

This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.

The display can be switched as shown in
the following sequence by pressing the
TRIP RESET switch.

To reset the trip meter, select either the A
trip or B trip meter, then press and hold the
TRIP RESET switch.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.

NOTE

If the connection between the com-

bination meter and battery is broken for
any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or fuse replacement, the data
recorded on the trip meter will be lost.

If you press the TRIP RESET switch

when the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. It is
possible to switch between the A trip
meter and B trip meter indications while
the odometer/trip meter is lit up.
In addition, it is possible to reset the trip
meter by pressing and holding the TRIP
RESET switch.
The indicators will turn off when the
TRIP RESET switch is not operated for
approximately 10 seconds.

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge shows the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/
“OFF” or “ACC” position, the fuel gauge
shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains
fuel.

The gauge may move slightly due to fuel
level movement in the tank (e.g., during
braking, turning or acceleration).

NOTE

You will see the “

” sign in the fuel

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler
lid is located on the right side of the
vehicle.

If you press the TRIP RESET switch

while the ignition switch is in the

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“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
fuel gauge will light up and indicate the
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
The gauge will turn off when the TRIP
RESET switch is not operated for
approximately 10 seconds.

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

Normal operating range

The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

The coolant temperature will vary in
accordance with the outside temperature
and driving conditions.

We recommend that you drive moderately
until the pointer of the temperature gauge
reaches near the middle of the range.
Engine operation is optimum with the
engine coolant at this temperature range
and high revving operation when the
engine is not warmed up enough should
be avoided.

CAUTION

If the pointer exceeds the normal
operating range, safely stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.

Refer to “Engine Overheating”

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Combination Meter Settings

Meter settings can be set on the center
information display. For details, perform
the procedures described in “General
settings”

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els) or “General settings”

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7.0-inch display models).

3-5. Illumination Brightness
Control

The illumination brightness of the combi-
nation meter and center information dis-
play dims under the following conditions.

The light switch is in the “

” or “

”

position when the ambient light is dark.

The light switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the headlights illuminate
automatically.

You can adjust the illumination brightness
for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward.

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NOTE

When the control dial is turned fully

upward, the illumination brightness
becomes the maximum and the auto-
matic dimming function does not work
at all.

The brightness setting is not can-

celed even when the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.

The operation method of illumina-

tion brightness will differ depending
whether or not “Brightness Dial” in the
center information display is on. Refer
to the operation method indicated the
following table.

“Brightness Dial” is on.

Operational

item

Combi-

nation

meter

Center

informa-

tion dis-

play

Control dial

Available Available

“Brightness”*

on the center

information

display

Not avail-

able

Not avail-

able

“Brightness Dial” is off.

Operational

item

Combi-

nation

meter

Center

informa-

tion dis-

play

Control dial

Available

Not avail-

able

“Brightness”

on the center

information

display

Not avail-

able

Available

*1: When “Brightness Dial” is on,

“Brightness” on the center infor-
mation display is not available.

For details about “Brightness Dial” on/
off settings, refer to “General settings”

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P221 (11.6-inch display models) or

“General settings”

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P239 (dual 7.0-

inch display models).

Auto Dimmer Cancel Func-
tion

When the ambient light is bright, the
illumination brightness is set to the max-
imum regardless of the position of the
control dial. In this case, you cannot adjust
the illumination brightness by using the
control dial. When the ambient light is dark,
you can dim the illumination brightness as

described above.

The operational/non-operational setting
and sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel
function can be changed by your SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.

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3-6. Warning and Indicator
Lights

Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate momentarily and then go out
when the ignition switch is initially turned to
the “ON” position. This permits checking
the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and turn off after several sec-
onds or after the engine has started:

: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt

warning light turns off only when the
driver fastens the seatbelt.)/Front pas-
senger’s seatbelt warning light (The
seatbelt warning light turns off only
when the front seat passenger fastens
the seatbelt.)

: Rear seatbelt warning light

: SRS airbag system warning light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/

Malfunction indicator light

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: ABS warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator

light

: Brake system warning light

: Electronic parking brake indicator

light

: Power steering warning light

: Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-

spec. models)

: Low fuel warning light

: Automatic headlight beam leveler

warning light

: Auto Start Stop warning light (yellow)

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the
corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer
for repair.

Seatbelt Warning Light
and Chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver’s and passen-
ger’s seats, as required by current safety
standards.

Driver’s and front passenger’s seats

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, this device reminds the driver and
front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by
illuminating the warning lights in the loca-
tions indicated in the following illustration
and sounding a chime.

Driver’s seat

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Front passenger’s seat (dual 7.0-inch dis-
play models)

Front passenger’s seat (11.6-inch display
models)

Operation

When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the driver’s and/or front
passenger’s warning light will illuminate,
then it will blink for several seconds. If the
seatbelt of the driver’s seat is not fastened,
the warning chime may make a peep
sound.

NOTE

If the driver’s and/or front passen-

ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is not fastened
while driving, the seatbelt warning
system operates as follows according
to the vehicle speed.

– The warning light will illuminate
when driving approximately 4 mph
(6 km/h) or less.
– The warning light will blink, and
the warning chime will make a peep
sound when driving between ap-
proximately 4 mph (6 km/h) and 13
mph (20 km/h). The warning chime
will stop when the vehicle stops.
– The warning light will blink, and
the warning chime will sound loudly
when 15 seconds have elapsed
while driving between approxi-
mately 4 mph (6 km/h) and 13 mph
(20 km/h).
– The warning light will blink, and
the warning chime will sound loudly

when driving approximately more
than 13 mph (20 km/h).

The warning light will turn off and the

warning chime will stop when the
seatbelt is fastened.

If there is no passenger on the front
passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning
system for the front passenger’s seat will
be deactivated. The front passenger’s
seatbelt warning system monitors whether
or not there is a passenger on the front
passenger’s seat.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the
device from functioning correctly or
cause the device to fail.

Do not install any accessory such

as a table or TV onto the seat-
back.

Do not store a heavy load in the

seatback pocket.

Do not allow the rear seat occu-

pant to place his/her hands or
legs on the front passenger’s
seatback, or allow him/her to pull
the seatback.

Do not use front seats with their

backward-forward position and

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seatback not being locked into
place securely. If any of them are
not locked securely, adjust them
again. For adjusting procedure,
refer to “Front Seats”

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If the seatbelt warning system for the front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the
front passenger’s seat is empty or it is
deactivated even when the front passen-
ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take
the following actions.

Ensure that no article is placed on the

seat other than a child restraint system and
its child occupant, although we strongly
recommend that all children sit in the rear
seat properly restrained.

Ensure that there is no article left in the

seatback pocket.

Ensure that the backward-forward po-

sition and seatback of front passenger’s
seat are locked into place securely by
moving the seat back and forth.

If still the seatbelt warning system for front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-
tions described above, immediately con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.

Rear passenger’s seats

Rear seatbelt warning light (dual 7.0-inch
display models)

Rear left seat

Rear center seat

Rear right seat

Rear seatbelt warning light (11.6-inch dis-
play models)

Rear left seat

Rear center seat

Rear right seat

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light and
chime reminds the rear passenger to
fasten their seatbelt by illuminating the
warning lights in the locations indicated in
the above illustration and sounding a
chime.

WARNING

The driver must check that the all

passengers have fastened their
seatbelts properly since the seat-
belt warning system may not
detect passengers under the fol-

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lowing circumstances.

– When cushions or child re-

straint systems, etc., are used.

– When a child or small adult is

sitting in the seat.

Observe the following precau-

tions

– Do not apply any strong im-

pact to the rear seat.

– Do not fold the seatback for-

ward when objects are on the
seat.

– Do not spill liquid on the rear

seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it
off immediately.

– Do not remove or disassemble

the rear seat.

NOTE

The seatbelt warning system of the

rear seat detects if the seat is occupied
by a passenger. Heavy cargo or large
pets on the rear seat may result in the
activation of the passenger seatbelt
warning light and chime. Fastening
the rear seatbelt prior to loading cargo
or large pets will avoid activating the
passenger seatbelt warning light and
chime.

When folding the rear seat, ensure

that the seat is empty prior to folding.
Items caught between the seat bottom
and seatback, when folded, may da-
mage the seat surface or activate the
passenger seatbelt warning light and
chime.

Operation

If passengers in the rear seats do not
fasten their seatbelts while the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
seatbelt warning lights will illuminate or
blink to indicate that their seatbelts are not
fastened.

NOTE

If the rear passenger’s seatbelt(s)

are/is still not fastened while driving,
the seatbelt warning system operates
as follows according to the vehicle
speed.

– The warning light will illuminate
when driving approximately 4 mph
(6 km/h) or less.
– When driving approximately be-
tween 4 mph (6 km/h) and 13 mph
(20 km/h), if the seatbelts are not
fastened for 50 seconds, the seat-
belt warning lights will blink and a
warning chime will sound.
The chime will make a peep sound

for 15 seconds, and it then will
become louder and continue for 35
seconds. The warning light will
blink for 50 seconds, then it will
illuminate steadily and the chime
will stop.
– When driving more than approxi-
mately 13 mph (20 km/h), if seatbelts
are not fastened for 35 seconds, the
warning lights of the unfastened
seatbelts will blink and a chime will
sound loudly. If the rear seatbelts
are not fastened after 35 seconds,
the blinking warning light will illu-
minate steadily and the chime will
stop. The warning lights will con-
tinue to illuminate until their seat-
belts are fastened.

The warning light will turn off and the

warning chime will stop when the
seatbelt is fastened.

SRS Airbag System
Warning Light

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and consult a SUBARU dealer. Un-
less a technician checks and repairs

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the system as needed, the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or the SRS airbag
will not operate properly in the event
of a collision, which may result in
injury.

Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position

Continuous illumination of the

warning light

Illumination of the warning light

while driving

For details about the components mon-
itored by the warning light, refer to “SRS
Airbag System Monitors”

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Front Passenger’s Frontal
Airbag ON and OFF Indica-
tors

NOTE

For details about the operating condi-
tions of SRS seat cushion airbag, refer
to “SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag
System, SRS Seat Cushion Airbag, SRS
Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag”

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Dual 7.0-inch display models

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

indicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

11.6-inch display models

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in-

dicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicators show you the status of
the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.
The indicators are located as shown in the
illustration.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during
which time the system is checked. Follow-
ing the system check, both indicators turn
off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the
indicators illuminates depending on the
status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal
airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-

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vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF
indicator will remain off.
If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal
airbag ON indicator will remain off while
the OFF indicator will illuminate.

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, if both the ON and OFF indicators
remain illuminated or off simultaneously
even after the system check period, the
system is malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately for an in-
spection.

CHECK ENGINE
Warning Light/Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked/repaired by
your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible. Continued vehicle opera-
tion without having the emission
control system checked and re-

paired as necessary could cause
serious damage, which may not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that there is at least one problem or
potential problem somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.

If the light illuminates constantly

If the light illuminates constantly while
driving or does not turn off after the engine
starts, an emission control system mal-
function has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by
an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.

NOTE

This light also illuminates when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,
the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light coming on
could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.
Remove the cap and retighten it until it
clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with
the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap
will not make the CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/malfunction indicator light turn off
immediately. It may take several driving

trips. If the light does not turn off, take your
vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer
immediately.

If the light is blinking

If the light is blinking while driving, an
engine misfire condition has been de-
tected which may damage the emission
control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emis-
sion control system, you should conform to
the following instructions.

Reduce vehicle speed.

Avoid hard acceleration.

Avoid steep uphill grades.

Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

ble.

Stop towing a trailer as soon as

possible (Outback/Subaru Outback
Wilderness).

The CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-
function indicator light may stop blinking
and illuminate steadily after several driving
trips. You should have your vehicle
checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Charge Warning Light

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.

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