Get In case of emergency Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

If you park your vehicle in an emergency......... 9-2

Temporary spare tire........................................... 9-2

Maintenance tools ............................................... 9-3

Legacy............................................ ........... ......... 9-4

Outback ....... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 9-5

Flat tires............................................................... 9-6

Changing a flat tire..................... ........... ........... ... 9-6

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(if equipped).................................................... .. 9-9

Jump starting ..................................................... 9-10

How to jump start............................................... 9-11

Engine overheating ............................................ 9-13

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment.................................................... 9-13

If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment.................................................... 9-13

Towing ................................................................ 9-14

Towing and tie-down hooks/holes ................. ..... 9-14

Using a flat-bed truck......................................... 9-16

Towing with all wheels on the ground................. 9-17

Electronic parking brake – if the electronic

parking brake cannot be released................. 9-17

Access key – if access key does not

operate properly ............................................. 9-20

Locking and unlocking....................................... 9-20

Switching power ............................................... . 9-20

Starting engine ............................ ........... ........... 9-21

Trunk lid (Legacy) – if the trunk lid cannot

be opened ....................................................... 9-21

Rear gate (Outback) – if the rear gate

cannot be unlocked ........................................ 9-22

In case of emergency

9-2 In case of emergency

If you park your vehicle in an

emergency

The hazard warning flasher should be

used in day or night to warn other drivers

when you have to park your vehicle under

emergency conditions.

Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to

safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.

The hazard warning flasher can be acti-

vated regardless of the ignition switch

position.

Turn on the hazard warning by pressing

the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it

off by pressing the switch again.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

Temporary spare tire

WARNING

. Never tow a trailer wh en the

tem porary spare tire is used.

The temporary spare tire is not

designed to sustain the towing

load. Use of the temporary spare

tire when towing can result in

failure of the spare tire and/or

less stability of the vehicle and

may lead to an accident.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

origin al pressure sensor/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approxima tely one minute.

This indicates the tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) is un-

able t o monit or all f our road

wheels. Contact your SUBARU

dealer as soon as possible for

tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire

other than the original. Using other

sizes may result in severe mechan-

ical damage to the drive train of your

vehicle.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and

lighter than a conventional tire and is

designed for emergency use only. Re-

move the temporary spare tire and re-

install the conventional tire as soon as

possible because the spare tire is de-

signed only for temporary use.

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-

porary spare tire periodically to keep the

tire ready for use. The correct pressure is

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

When using the temporary spare tire, note

the following precautions.

. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

. Do not put a tire chain on the temporary

spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,

a tire chain will not fit properly.

. Do not use two or more temporary

spare tires at the same time.

. Do not drive over obstacles. This tire

has a smaller diameter, so road clearance

is reduced.

1) Tread wear indicator bar

2) Indicator location mark

. When the wear indicator appears on

the tread, replace the tire.

. The temporary spare tire must be used

only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire

gets punctured, replace the wheel with a

rear wheel and install the temporary spare

tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

Maintenance tools

Your vehicle is equipped with the following

maintenance tools.

. Jack

. Jack handle

. Screwdriver

. Towing hook (eye bolt) (if equipped)

. Wheel nut wrench

. Electronic parking brake release tool

. Torque wrench (Outback)

CAUTION

The torque wrench is designed to be

used only when changing the posi-

tion of the crossbar. Do not use the

torque wrench in other cases. Other-

wise, the torque wrench may be

deformed.

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9-4 In case of emergency

& Legacy

1) Under-floor storage compartment (Refer

to “Under-floor storage compartment”

F6-17.)

2) Electronic parking brake release tool

3) Jack handle

4) Spare tire

5) Tool bucket

1) Wheel nut wrench

2) Screwdriver

3) Jack

4) Towing hook (eye bolt) (if equipped)

The jack handle is stored on the back of

the floor cover of the trunk. The electronic

parking brake release tool is stored under

the floor of the trunk. The other tools are

stored in the tool bucket that is located in

the recess of the spare tire wheel.

For the method to use the jack, refer to

“Flat tires” F9-6.

For the method to use the electronic

parking brake release tool, refer to “Elec-

tronic parking brake – if the electronic

parking brake cannot be released” F9-17.

& Outback

1) Under-floor storage compartment (Refer

to “Under-floor storage compartment”

F6-17.)

2) Electronic parking brake release tool

3) Jack handle

4) Spare tire

5) Tool bucket

1) Wheel nut wrench

2) Torque wrench

3) Screwdriver

4) Jack

5) Towing hook (eye bolt) (if equipped)

The jack handle is stored under the cargo

area. The electronic parking brake release

tool is stored under the floor of the cargo

area. The other tools are stored in the tool

bucket that is located in the recess of the

spare tire wheel.

For the method to use the jack, refer to

“Flat tires” F9-6.

For the method to use the electronic

parking brake release tool, refer to “Elec-

tronic parking brake – if the electronic

parking brake cannot be released” F9-17.

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9-6 In case of emergency

Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never

bra ke suddenly ; keep driving straight

ahead while gradually reducing speed.

Then slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

& Changing a flat tire

WARNING

. Do not jack up the vehicle on an

incline or a loose road surface.

The jack can come out of the

jacking point or sink into the

ground and this can result in a

serious accident.

. Use only the jack provided with

your vehicle. The jack supplied

with the vehicle is designed only

for changing a tire. Never get

under the vehicle while support-

ing the vehicle with this jack.

. Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground

using the jack. Never swing or

push the vehicle supported with

the jack. The jack can come out

of the jacking point due to a jolt

and this can result in a serious

accident.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-

ever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Apply the parking brake and shift the

shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the

select lever in the “P” (Park) position (AT

and CVT models).

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher

and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

5. Take out the jack, jack handle and

wheel nut wrench.

The tools and the spare tire are stored

under the floor of the trunk (Legacy) or the

cargo area (Outback). Refer to “Mainte-

nance tools” F9-3.

NOTE

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-

cated before using it.

Legacy

Outback

6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the

attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take

the spare tire out.

NOTE

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle

is a temporary spare tire, carefully read

“Temporary spare tire” F 9-2 and

strictly follow the instructions.

7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

8. Place the jack under the side sill at the

front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat

tire.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

9. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

higher than necessary.

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9-8 In case of emergency

10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.

11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

the mounting surface of the wheel and hub

with a cloth.

12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the

wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the

wheel studs or nuts when the spare

tire is installed. This could cause the

nuts to become loose and lead to an

accident.

13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

to lower the vehicle.

14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely

tighten the wheel nuts to the specified

torque, following the tightening order in the

illustration.

For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer

to “Tires” F12-9. Never use your foot on

the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension

on the wrench because you may exceed

the specified torque. Have the wheel nut

torque checked at the nearest automotive

service facility.

Models with P205/60R16 tires

Others

15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire

compartment.

Put the spacer and tighten the attaching

bolt firmly.

Also store the jack and jack handle in their

storage locations.

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing

tools in the passenger compartment

after changing wheels. In a sudden

stop or collision, loose equipment

could strike occupants and cause

injury. Store the tire and all tools in

the proper place.

& Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

Low tire pressure warning light (type A)

Low tire pressure warning light (type B)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with the warning message

indicated by sending a signal from a

sensor that is installed in each wheel

when tire pressure is severely low.

The tire pressure monitoring system will

activate only when the vehicle is driven.

Also, this system may not react immedi-

ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for

example, a blow-out caused running over

a sharp object).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, never

brake suddenly and keep driving

straight ahead while gradually redu-

cing speed. Then slowly pull off the

road to a safe place. Otherwise an

accident involving serious vehicle

damage and serious personal injury

could occur.

Check the pressure for all four tires

and adjust the pressure to the COLD

tire pressure shown on the vehicle

placard on the door pillar on the

driver’s side. If this light still illumi-

nates while driving after adjusting

the tire pressure, a tire may have

significant damage and a fast leak

that causes the tire to lose air

rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace

it with a spare tire as so on as

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9-10 In case of emergency

possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/transmitter

being transferred, the low tire pres-

sure warning light will illuminate

steadily after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute. This indicates

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

four road wheels. Contact your

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

for tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

Do not inject any tire liquid or

aerosol tire sealant into the tires,

as this may cause a malfunction of

the tire pressure sensors.

If the light illuminates steadily after

blinking for approximately one min-

ute, promptly contact a SUBARU

dealer to have the system inspected.

Jump starting

WARNING

. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

Do not let it come in contact with

the eyes, skin, clothing or the

vehicle.

If battery flui d gets on you,

thoroughly flush the expose d

area with water immediately. Get

medical help i f the fluid has

entered your eyes.

If battery fluid is acciden ta lly

swallowed, immediately drink a

large amount of milk or water,

and obtain immedia te medic al

help.

Keep everyone including chil-

dren away from the battery.

. The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is

brought near it. Do not smoke or

light a match while jump starting.

. Never attempt jump starting if the

discharged battery is frozen. It

could cause the battery to burst

or explode.

. Whenever working on or around

a battery, always wear suitable

eye protectors, and remove metal

objects such as rings, bands or

other metal jewelry.

. Be sure the jumper cables and

clamps on them do not have

loose or missing insulation.

. Do not jump start unless cables

in suitable condition are avail-

able.

. A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,

cloth ing, hair and tools away

from the cooling fan, belts and

any other moving engine parts.

Removing rings, watches an d

ties is advisable.

. Jump starting is dangerous if it is

done incorrectly. If you are un-

sure about the proper procedure

for jump starting, consult a com-

petent mechanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a

run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle

may be jump started by connecting your

battery to another battery (called the

booster battery) with jumper cables.

& How to jump start

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12

volts and the negative terminal is

grounded.

2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.

3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and

accessories.

4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in

the sequence illustrated.

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9-12 In case of emergency

1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive

(+) terminal on the discharged battery.

2) Connect the other end of the jumper

cable to the positive (+) terminal of the

booster battery.

3) Connect one end of the other cable to the

negative (−) terminal of the booster

battery.

4) Connect the other end of the cable to the

strut mounting nut.

Make sure that the cables are not near

an y moving parts and that the cable

clamps are not in contact with any other

metal.

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and run it at moderate

speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle

that has the discharged battery.

6. Wh en finished, carefully disconnect

the cables in exactly the reverse order.

Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radia-

tor cap until the engine has been

shut off and has fully cooled down.

When the engine is hot, the coolant

is under pressure. Removing the

cap while the engi ne is still hot

could release a spray of boiling hot

coolant, which could burn you very

seriously.

If the engine overheats, pull off the road

safely and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

& If steam is coming from the

engine compartment

Turn off the engine and get everyone

away from the vehicle until it cools down.

& If no steam is coming from

the engine compartment

NOTE

For details about how to check the

coolant level or how to add coolant,

refer to “Engine coolant” F11-16.

1. Keep the engine running at idling

speed.

2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine

compartment. Refer to “Engine hood”

F11-7.

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If

the fan is not turning, immediately turn off

the engine and contact your authorized

dealer for repair.

3. After the engine coolant temperature

has dropped, turn off the engine.

If any of the following conditions occur,

turn off the engine.

. The temperature gauge stays in the

overheated zone (if equipped). Refer

to “Temperature gauge (models with

type A combination meter)” F3-11.

. The coolant temperature high warn-

ing light remains illuminated (if

equipped). Refer to “Coolant tempera-

ture low indicator light/Coolant tem-

perature high warning light” F3-16.

4. After the engine has fully cooled down,

check the coolant level in the reserve

tank.

If the coolant level is below the “LOW”

mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark.

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve

tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.

Then remove the radiator cap and fill the

radiator with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot

radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-

clockwise slowly without pressing down

until it stops. Release the pressure from

the radiator. After the pressure has been

fully released, remove the cap by pressing

down and turning it.

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9-14 In case of emergency

Towing

WARNING

Never tow AWD vehicles (including

AT, MT and C VT) with the front

wheels raised off the ground while

the rear wheels are on the ground,

or with the rear wheels raised off the

ground while the front wheels are on

the ground. This will cause the

vehicle to spin away due to the

operation or deterioration of the

center differential.

If towing is necessary, it is best done by

your SUBARU dealer or a commercial

towing service. Observe the following

procedures for safety.

& Towing and tie-down hooks/

holes

The towing hooks should be used only in

an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle

from mud, sand or snow).

CAUTION

. Use only the specified towing

hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.

Never use suspension parts or

other parts of the body for towing

or tie-down purposes.

. Never use the tie-down hole clo-

sest to the muff ler under the

vehicle for towing purposes.

. To prevent d eformati on to the

bumper and the towing hook, do

not apply excessive lateral load

to the towing hooks.

Front towing hook:

1. Take out the towing hook and screw-

driver from the on board tool bucket. Take

out the jack handle from the trunk (Le-

gacy) or cargo area (Outback).

2. Pry off the cover on the front bumper

using a screwdriver, and you will find a

threaded hole for attaching the towing

hook.

3. Screw the towing hook into the

threaded hole until the threads can no

longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely

using the jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hoo k mou nted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the SRS airbag

system in a frontal collision.

Rear towing hook:

1. Take the towing hook out of the tool

bucket and take the screwdriver out of the

tool bucket. Take the jack handle out of

the trunk (Legacy) or cargo area (Out-

back).

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper

using a screwdriver, and you will find a

threaded hole for attaching the towing

hook.

3. Screw the towing hook into the

thread ed hole until its thread can no

longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook secu rely

using the jack handle.

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9-16 In case of emergency

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

Do not use the towing hook except

when towing your vehicle.

Front tie-down hooks:

Th e front tie-down hooks are located

between each of the front tires and the

front bumper.

Rear tie-down holes:

1) Rear tie-down hole

The rear tie-down holes are located near

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down holes only for

downward anchoring. If th ey are

used to anchor the vehicle in any

other direction, cables may slip out

of the holes, possibly causing a

dangerous situation.

& Using a flat-bed truck

This is the best way to transport your

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

ensure safe transportation.

1. Shift the sele ct lever into the “P”

position for AT and CVT models or the

shift lever into “1st” for MT models.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier

properly with safety chains. Each safety

chain should be equally tightened and

care must be taken not to pull the chains

so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

& Towing with all wheels on the

ground

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while

the vehicle is being towed be-

cause the steering wheel and the

direction of the wheels will be

locked.

. Remember that the brake booster

and power steering do not func-

tion when the engine is not

running. Because the engine is

turned off, it will take greater

effort to operate the brake pedal

and steering wheel.

CAUTION

. If transmission failure occurs,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

. Do not run the engine while being

towed using this method. Trans-

mission damage could result if

the vehicle is towed with the

engine running.

. For AT and CVT models, the

traveling speed must be limited

to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and

the traveli ng distan ce to less

than 31 miles (50 km). For greater

speeds and distances, transport

your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.

1. Release the parking brake and put the

transmission in neutral.

2. The ignition switch should be in the

“Acc” position while the vehicle is being

towed.

3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to

prevent damage to the vehicle.

Electronic parking brake – if

the electronic parking brake

cannot be released

WARNING

. When the electronic parking

brake cannot be released, the

electronic parking brake system

may malfunction. Driving in such

conditions may cause an unex-

pected accident. Cont act your

SUB ARU dealer fo r inspection

as soon as possible.

. You can release the electronic

parking brake by using the elec-

tronic parking brake release tool

in case of an emergency. How-

ever, after releasing the electro-

nic parking brake by using the

electronic parking brake release

tool, contact your SUBARU deal-

er for inspection as soon as

possible.

. Release the electronic parking

br ake by using the electronic

parking brake release tool on a

level road. Otherwise, the vehicle

may move, which could cause an

accident.

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9-18 In case of emergency

. When releasing the electronic

parking brake by using the elec-

tronic parking brake release tool,

always perform the following

items.

– Shift the shift lever in the “1”

or “R” position (MT models).

– Shift the select lever in the “P”

position (AT and CVT models).

– Use tire stops under the tires.

. When releasing the electronic

parking brake by using the elec-

tronic parking brake release tool,

make sure that the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position. Otherwise, the electro-

nic parking brake system may

operate and the electronic park-

ing brake release tool may rotate

and unexpected accident may

occur.

CAUTION

. Under certain weather conditions

(rain, snow, sandstorm, etc.), do

not release the electronic parking

br ake b y using the electroni c

parking brake release tool. If

water or dust enters the device,

the device may malfunction.

. If the cap cannot be removed,

contact your SUBARU dealer for

inspection.

. After releasing the electronic

parking brake by using the elec-

tronic parking brake release tool,

make sure that the cap is rein-

stalled to the parking brake re-

lease device. If the cap is not

reinstalled, water or dust enters

the device and the device may

malfunction.

NOTE

It may be difficult to release the elec-

tronic parking brake by using the

electronic parking brake release tool.

Have your SUBARU dealer release the

electronic parking brake if necessary.

In the event that you cannot release the

electronic parking brake by pulling the

electronic parking brake switch or by

depressing th e accelerator pedal, you

can release the electronic parking brake

manually by using the electronic parking

brake release tool.

1. Shift the shift lever in the “1” or “R”

position (MT models) or the select lever in

the “P” position (AT and CVT models).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.

3. Make sure that the brake system

warning light and the indicator light on

the parking brake switch have turned off.

4. Use tire stops under the tire s to

prevent the vehicle from moving.

5. Take out the electronic parking brake

release tool. Refer to “Maintenance tools”

F9-3.

6. Insert the elec tronic park ing brake

release tool into the cap of the parking

brake release device.

7. Remove the cap of the parking brake

release device by turning the electronic

parking brake release tool counterclock-

wise.

8. Break the white film and insert the

electronic parking brake release tool into

the parking brake release device.

9. Turn the electronic parking brake

release tool clockwise approximately 200

to 250 rotations.

10. To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is released, shift the shift lever or

the select lever to the “N” position, slightly

move the tire stops and have someone

push the vehicle slightly while you remain

in the driver’s seat. If the vehicle moves,

the electronic parking brake has been

released.

11. Readjust the tire stops.

12. Reinstall the cap to the parking brake

release device.

CAUTION

. Do not turn the electronic parking

brake release tool counterclock-

wise or turn it around more than

300 times. Doing so may result in

a malfunction of the electronic

parking brake.

. Do not use electric power tools to

turn the electronic parking brake

release tool. Doing so may result

in a malfunction of the electronic

parking brake.

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9-20 In case of emergency

Access key – if access key

does not operate properly

CAUTION

Keep metallic objects, magn etic

so urces and si gnal transmitters

away from the area between the

access key and the push-bu tton

ignition switch. They may interfere

with the communi cation between

the access key and the push-button

ignition switch.

If the locking/unlocking procedures, power

switch procedures or engine start proce-

dures cannot be operated because of

strong radio signals in the surrounding

area or a low battery condition of the

access key, perform the following proce-

dure. When the battery of the access key

is discharged, replace it with a new one.

Refer to “Replacing battery of access key”

F11-54.

& Locking and unlocking

1) Knob

2) Mechanical key

While pulling the knob of the access key,

take out the mechanical key.

Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the

mechanical key in the procedure de-

scribed in “Locking and unlocking from

the outside” F2-6.

NOTE

After locking or unlocking, be sure to

attach the mechanical key back to the

access key.

& Switching power

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Hold the access key with the buttons

facing you, and touch the push-button

ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the

access key and the vehicle is completed,

a chime (ding) will sound. At the same

time, the status of the push-button ignition

switch changes to either of the following.

. When the keyless access with push-

button start system is deactivated:

“Acc”

. Under other conditions: “ON”

5. When the keyless access with push-

button start system is deactivated, press

the push-button ignition switch with the

brake pedal released. The status of the

push-button ignition switch then changes

to “ON”.

NOTE

If the power does not switch even

though the above procedure was fol-

lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU

dealer.

& Starting engine

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Hold the access key with the buttons

facing you, and touch the push-button

ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the

access key and the vehicle is completed,

a chime (ding) will sound. At the same

time, the push-button ignition switch turns

to the “Acc” or “ON” position.

5. Within 5 seconds after the push-button

ignition switch turns to the “Acc” or “ON”

position, while depressing the brake ped-

al, press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

If the engine does not s tart even

though the above procedure was fol-

lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU

dealer.

Trunk lid (Legacy) – if the

trunk lid cannot be opened

NOTE

If you open the trunk lid with a key

while the alarm system is armed, the

alar m system is triggered and the

vehicle’s horn sounds. In this case,

perform any of the following opera-

tions.

. Pres s any button on the remote

transmitter.

. Insert the key into the ignition

switch and turn the ignition switch to

the “ON” position.

For details about the alarm system,

refer to “Alarm system” F2-25.

The trunk lid can also be opened using the

key.

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9-22 In case of emergency

To open the trunk lid, insert the key into

the key cylinder and turn it clockwise.

Rear gate (Outback) – if the

rear gate cannot be unlocked

In the event that you cannot unlock the

rear gate by operating the power door

locking switches, keyless access function

or the remote keyless entry system, you

can unlock it from inside the cargo area.

1. Remove the access cover at the

bottom-center of the rear gate trim using

flat-head screwdriver.

2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever

behind the rear gate trim panel.

CAUTION

Never operate the rear gate lock

release lever with your fingers be-

cause doing so may cause an injury.

Always use a flat-head screwdriver

or a similar tool.

3. To unlock the rear gate, turn the lever

to the right position using a flat-head

screwdriver or a similar tool.

4. Open the rear gate from outside by

raising the rear gate handle.

In case of emergency for Your Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

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