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    2013 Outback Quick Refer ence Guide[...]

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    Complete U.S. specications and illustrations may not have been available at time of publication. Specications are based on the latest pr oduct 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 combi[...]

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    T able of Contents Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency Additional Information 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 9 10 - 11 12 - 23 24 - 25 26 - 27 28 - 29[...]

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    2 Remote Keyless Entry Lock/Arm  •  Pr esstolockalldoors and rear gate and activate the security alarm.  •  Ifanyofthedoorsorthe rear gate ar e 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 g[...]

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    3 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 3 Getting Started Seating 10-W ay Power Driver’ s Seat (if equipped) 1. Forward/Backwar d, Angle and Height Move the switch toward the fr ont or rear to move the seat forward or backwar d. Pull the switch up or push [...]

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    4 Instrument Panel pg. 12 pg. 6-9 pg. 23 pg. 24 pg. 10 pg. 22[...]

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    5 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 5 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 5 5 5 pg. 14-17 pg. 18-21 pg. 13 Clock Pressthe“+”buttontoadvance?[...]

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    Outback 2.5i Outback 2.5i Premium 6 Gauges Immediate Attention T rip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob T achometer T rip meter and odometer ECO gauge Caution Informational Seatbelt warning Front passenger seatbelt warning SRS airbag system Security indicator light Charge warning Oil pressur e warning Brake system Hot coolant temperature[...]

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    7 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 7 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Gauges T rip meter and odometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Informational Multi-function di[...]

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    Outback 2.5i Limited 8 Gauges Immediate Attention T rip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob T achometer T rip meter and odometer T emperature gauge Caution Informational Seatbelt warning Front passenger seatbelt warning SRS airbag system Security indicator light Charge warning Oil pressur e warning Brake system ECO gauge Door  open [...]

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    9 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 9 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Gauges Speedometer Fuel gauge Informational Multi-function display switching knob All-[...]

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    10 Personalize Tilt and T elescopic 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 Tu r n theknobtothe“L”sidetoadjustthe left-handmirr[...]

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    11 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 11 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Personalize Power Moonroof (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed posit[...]

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    12 Contr ols While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination. Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter . When the dial is fully rotated upward, the instrument panel illumination becomes full bright. Light Controls T ur ns on instrument panel lights, tail lights, parking lights and lice[...]

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    13 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 13 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Controls Windshield Wipers T o turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever dow[...]

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    14 Contr ols Manual Climate Control (if equipped) 1. T emperature Contr ol Dial Rotate the temperature contr ol dial from blue for cool, to red for warm. 2. Air Conditioning Button Pressthe“A/C”buttontoactivatethe  air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air conditioning. 3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button [...]

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    15 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 15 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Controls 5. Rear Window Defogger Button Press the r ear window defogger button to tu[...]

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    16 Contr ols 1 2 3 5 Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) 1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air ow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. Pr ess “AUTO”toactivate.Press“OFF”toturn off the system. 2. T emperature Contr ol[...]

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    17 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 17 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Controls 4 7 8 4. Fan Speed Control Buttons Press the fan speed contr ol buttons to [...]

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    18 Contr ols 1 AM/FM Stereo with Single Disc CD Player (if equipped) Radio Functions 1. Power / V olume Control Press the power / volume contr ol knob for on or off; r otate the knob to control the volume. 2. Bass, Middle, T reble, Fader and Balance Eachpressofthe“TUNE/TRACK/CH” button will cycle you through Bass, Midrange, T reb[...]

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    19 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 19 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Controls CD Player functions 8. Load Insertadiscintotheslot.The[...]

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    20 Contr ols 1 AM/FM Stereo HD Radio ® with Single Disc CD Player (if equipped) Radio Functions 1. Power / V olume Control Press the power / volume contr ol knob for on or off; r otate the knob to control the volume. 2. Bass, Middle, T reble, Fader and Balance Pressthe“SETTING”knob;r otatethe knob to select the preferr ed men[...]

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    21 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 21 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Controls CD Player functions 8. Load Insertadiscintotheslot.The[...]

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    22 Contr ols Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) •  Pushtheswitchupto increase or down to reduce volume. •  Pressthebuttontoselectthe desiredaudiomode–FM, AM, S A T, CD,AUX,MEDIA. •  W ithanyoftheradiomodesselected,push the switch u[...]

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    Decrease speed Pushdownthe“RES/SET”switch tothe“SET”side;holduntilyour vehicle slows to the desired speed and release. T o decrease the speed using the brake pedal, press the pedal to release cruise contr ol temporarily . When the speed decreases to the desir ed speed, pushdownthe“RES/SET”[...]

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    24 24 While Operating Electronic Parking Brake T o apply , push the brake pedal and press the parking brake switch rmly . The brake system war ning light on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate. T o release, make sur e all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the acc[...]

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    25 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Paddle Shift Control Switches •T emporaryuse:Evenwhentheselectorisinthe“D”(Drive)position,youcan temporarilyshiftthegearbypullingthe“+”or?[...]

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    26 26 Safety / In Case of Emer gency Child Restraint System For maximum safety , rst carefully read the LA TCH system instructions from the device manufacturer , as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’ s Manual, to properly install the LA TCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in y[...]

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    27 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 27 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Safety / In Case of Emergency Location of Spare Tir e and Jack A jack and other main[...]

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    28 Additional Information MY .SUBARU.COM Y our Subaru vehicle comes with a unique online resource that helps make your ownership experience more convenient and enjoyable. My .Subaru.com is a website that you can personalize and offers useful featur es and content that makes it easy for you to manage your vehicle care and enjoy all the benets of [...]

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    29 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information 29 Getting Started Instrument Panel Gauges Personalize Controls While Operating Safety / In Case of Emergency Additional Information Additional Information Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 8[...]

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    Notes 30[...]

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    Subaru Delivery Checklist Owner Information VEHICLE ID # DELIVER Y DA TE OWNER NAME OWNER NAME Owner Resources & W arranty Present the Subaru Owner’ s Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in “Operation & Controls” section) Review Subaru Roadside Assistance, Owner Cards & Pr ovide T oll-Free Number 1-800-261-2155 Exp[...]

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    Explain Operation of Manual T ransmission & Hill Holder Explain Operation of Automatic T ransmission & Review Manual Mode (if equipped) Show All Weather Package - Heated Fr ont Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated Side Mirrors (if equipped) Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Function s Show Tilt Steering Column & T elescopic Fea[...]

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    Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P .O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 MSA5B1302A Issued April 2012 Printed in USA 05/12[...]