Get In Case of Emergency Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Sixth Generation (2020-2025)

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9-1. If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency ... 478

9-2. Temporary Spare Tire..................................... 478

9-3. Maintenance Tools.......................................... 479

Legacy ............................................................... 480

Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness .................. 481

9-4. Flat Tires ......................................................... 482

Changing a Flat Tire ........................................... 482

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(U.S.-Spec. Models) .......................................... 486

TPMS Screen (U.S.-Spec. Models) ....................... 487

9-5. Jump Starting ................................................. 487

How to Jump Start.............................................. 488

9-6. Engine Overheating........................................ 490

If Steam Is Coming from the Engine

Compartment.................................................... 490

If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine

Compartment.................................................... 490

9-7. Towing ............................................................. 491

Towing Hook and Tie-Down Hooks/Holes ............ 491

Using a Flat-Bed Truck ....................................... 494

Towing with All Wheels on the Ground ............... 494

9-8. Electronic Parking Brake – If the Electronic

Parking Brake Cannot Be Released ............495

9-9. Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does

Not Operate Properly ....................................496

Locking and Unlocking....................................... 496

Switching Power Status ..................................... 496

Starting Engine .................................................. 497

9-10. Rear Gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) – If the Rear Gate Cannot Be

Opened...........................................................497

9-11. Malfunctions of the Center Information

Display ...........................................................498

9-12. If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident...500

To Restart the Engine When Involved in

an Accident...................................................... 500

Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking Operation

When Involved in an Accident .......................... 500

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9-1. If You Park Your Vehicle

in an Emergency

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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.

When the hazard warning flasher are

flashing, the corresponding turn signal

indicator will also flash.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

9-2. Temporary Spare Tire

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WARNING

. Never tow a trailer when the

temporary 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.

. U.S.-spec. models, when a spare

tire is mounted or a wheel rim is

replaced without the original

pressure sensor/transmitter

being transferred, the low tire

pressure warning light will illumi-

nate steadily after blinking for

approximately one minute. This

indicates the tire pressure mon-

itoring system (TPMS) is unable

to monitor all four road wheels.

Contact your SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible for tire and

sensor replacement and/or sys-

tem resetting.

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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 stored under

the under-floor storage compartment.

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. For the correct tire

pressure, refer to “Tires” �P566.

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.

9-3. Maintenance Tools

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Your vehicle is equipped with the following

maintenance tools.

. Jack

. Jack handle

. Screwdriver

. Towing hook (eye bolt) (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)

. Wheel nut wrench

. 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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NOTE

To use the jack handle, insert the jack

handle into the hole of the wheel nut

wrench.

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1) Under-floor storage compartment (Refer

to “Under-Floor Storage Compartment”

�P343.)

2) Wheel nut wrench

3) Screwdriver

4) Jack handle

5) Jack

The maintenance tools are stored in the

under-floor storage compartment.

For the method to use the jack, refer to

“Flat Tires” �P482.

Maintenance Tools

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& Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness

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! Type A

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1) Under-floor storage compartment (Refer

to “Under-Floor Storage Compartment”

�P343.)

2) Torque wrench for roof rails

3) Wheel nut wrench

4) Towing hook (eye bolt)

5) Jack

6) Jack handle

7) Screwdriver

The maintenance tools are stored in the

under-floor storage compartment.

For the method to use the jack, refer to

“Flat Tires” �P482.

! Type B

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1) Torque wrench for roof rails (if equipped)

2) Wheel nut wrench

3) Jack

4) Jack handle

5) Towing hook (eye bolt)

6) Screwdriver

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For the method to use the jack, refer to

“Flat Tires” �P482.

9-4. Flat Tires

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If you have a flat tire while driving, never

brake suddenly; keep driving straight

ahead while gradually reducing speed.

Then slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

& Changing a Flat Tire

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WARNING

. Use only the jack and the jack

handle provided with your vehi-

cle. The jack supplied with the

vehicle is designed only for chan-

ging a tire. Never get under the

vehicle while supporting the ve-

hicle with this jack.

. 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

serious injury or death.

. Before jacking up the vehicle, be

sure that there are no occupants

or cargo on board.

. Do not jack up the vehicle with an

object on or underneath the jack.

The jack can be unstable and this

can result in a severe accident.

. 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 serious injury or

death.

. All passengers must exit the

vehicle before you raise it with

the jack. Raising the vehicle with

someone inside of it could result

in serious injury or death.

. Do not start the vehicle while it is

supported by the jack. Doing so

could result in serious injury or

death.

CAUTION

Do not hit and bend the disc rotor

backing plate when removing and

installing the tire. A bent backing

plate may scrape against the disc

rotor and cause noise while the

vehicle is in motion.

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NOTE

Contact a SUBARU dealer when jacking

up the vehicle using a garage jack.

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

ever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Apply the parking brake and shift the

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

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and

unload all occupants and luggage from 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/Subaru Outback

Wilderness). Refer to “Maintenance Tools”

�P479.

NOTE

. Make sure that the jack is well

lubricated before using it.

. To take out the tools and spare tire,

store the cargo area cover to the

original position and open the under-

floor storage. Refer to “Under-Floor

Storage Compartment” �P343.

6. Take out the under-floor storage com-

partment and turn the attaching bolt

counterclockwise, then take the spare tire

out.

NOTE

Carefully read “Temporary Spare Tire”

�P478 and strictly follow the instruc-

tions.

1) Notch

2) Valve hole

7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, insert

a flat-head screwdriver into the notch on

the opposite side of the valve hole and pry

the wheel cover to remove it.

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8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

9. 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.

10. Insert the jack handle into the hole of

the wheel nut wrench.

11. 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.

12. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.

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13. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

the mounting surface of the wheel and hub

with a cloth.

14. 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.

15. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

to lower the vehicle.

16. 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” �P566. 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.

1) Support holder

17. Store the flat tire in the spare tire

compartment. Install with the support

holder facing upward and secure the flat

tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt.

NOTE

If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try

turning the support holder upside

down.

18. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel

nut wrench in their storage locations.

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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) (U.S.-Spec.

Models)

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Low tire pressure warning light

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 by running

over a sharp object).

WARNING

. If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,

never brake suddenly. Instead,

perform the following procedure.

Otherwise an accident involving

serious vehicle damage and ser-

ious personal injury could occur.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing

speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place.

(3) 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 illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire

pressure, a tire may have signifi-

cant 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 soon as

possible.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approximately 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 sys-

tem resetting.

. When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid sea-

lant is used, contact your nearest

SUBARU dealer or other qualified

service shop as soon as possi-

ble. Make sure to replace the tire

pressure warning valve and

transmitter when replacing the

tire. You may reuse the wheel if

there is no damage to it and if the

sealant residue is properly

cleaned off.

If the light illuminates steadily

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after blinking for approximately

one minute, promptly contact a

SUBARU dealer to have the sys-

tem inspected.

& TPMS Screen (U.S.-Spec.

Models)

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This screen displays each tire pressure.

Refer to “Basic Screens” �P208.

9-5. Jump Starting

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WARNING

. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

Do not let it come in contact with

the eyes, skin, clothing or the

vehicle.

If battery fluid gets on you, thor-

oughly flush the exposed area

with water immediately. Get med-

ical help if the fluid has entered

your eyes.

If battery fluid is accidentally

swallowed, immediately drink a

large amount of milk or water,

and obtain immediate medical

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 available.

. A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,

clothing, hair and tools away

from the cooling fan, belts and

any other moving engine parts.

Removing rings, watches and

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.

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& How to Jump Start

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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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A) Booster battery

B) Strut mounting nut

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 any

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. When finished, carefully disconnect

the cables in exactly the reverse order.

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9-6. Engine Overheating

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WARNING

Never remove the radiator 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 engine

is still hot could release a spray of

boiling hot coolant, which could

burn you very seriously.

CAUTION

If the engine overheats, the engine

speed or the vehicle speed may be

reduced. Stop the vehicle in a safe

place immediately.

& If Steam Is Coming from the

Engine Compartment

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Turn off the engine and get everyone away

from the vehicle until it cools down.

& If No Steam Is Coming from

the Engine Compartment

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NOTE

For details about how to check the

coolant level or how to add coolant,

refer to “Engine Coolant” �P524.

1. Keep the engine running at idling

speed.

2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine

compartment. Refer to “Engine Hood”

�P517.

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 the temperature gauge stays in the

overheated zone, turn off the engine.

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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9-7. Towing

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WARNING

Never tow AWD vehicles 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, SUBARU recom-

mends it be done by your SUBARU dealer

or a commercial towing service.

& Towing Hook and Tie-Down

Hooks/Holes

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The towing hooks should be used only in

an emergency.

A towing hook is supplied with Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness only. Legacy

is not supplied with a towing hook (the

towing hook can be purchased at a

SUBARU dealer). On Legacy, the towing

access cover is on the rear bumper only.

SUBARU recommends towing be done

by your SUBARU dealer or a commer-

cial towing service.

CAUTION

. Use only the specified towing

hook 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 muffler under the

vehicle for towing purposes.

Front towing hook (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness):

1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook,

wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the

under-floor storage compartment.

1) Towing hook covers (Depending on the

vehicle, there may be only one cover.)

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not

scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head

screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and

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pry open the cover.

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 and wheel nut wrench.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor

storage compartment.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook for

purposes other than towing your

vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the SRS airbag

system in a frontal collision.

CAUTION

To prevent deformation to the bum-

per and the towing hook, do not

apply excessive load to the towing

hook.

Rear towing hook:

1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook,

wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the

under-floor storage compartment.

1) Towing hook covers (Depending on the

vehicle, there may be only one cover.)

Legacy

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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

threaded hole until its thread can no longer

be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using

the jack handle and wheel nut wrench.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor

storage compartment.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook for

purposes other than towing your

vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the fuel pump

shut off function when the vehi-

cle is struck from behind.

CAUTION

To prevent deformation to the bum-

per and the towing hook, do not

apply excessive load to the towing

hook.

Front tie-down hooks:

The front tie-down hooks are located

between each of the front tires and the

front bumper.

Front Tie-down Hooks are for tying down

the vehicle. They are not for towing.

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Rear tie-down holes:

1) Rear tie-down hole

The rear tie-down holes are located near

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.

To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the

plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,

return the plugs to their original places.

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down holes only for

downward anchoring. If they 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

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This is the best way to transport your

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

ensure safe transportation.

1. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

2. Apply the parking brake firmly.

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.

CAUTION

Transport by flat-bed truck may

cause the headlights to become

misaligned. In such a case, have

the headlight alignment checked by

a SUBARU dealer after transporting

the vehicle by flat-bed truck.

& Towing with All Wheels on the

Ground

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Towing

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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 run-

ning. 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.

. Sometime damaged vehicles can-

not be towed because of their

damaged condition. In that case,

use a flat-bed truck for transpor-

tation.

. The traveling speed must be

limited to less than 20 mph (32

km/h) and the traveling distance

to less than 31 miles (50 km). For

greater speeds and distances,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

. Use a flat-bed truck if there are

long distance downgrades or

steep slopes. However, do not

apply the brake pedal for a long

time because the engine braking

will not work while towing. Doing

so could overheat the brake.

. Drive carefully and do not make

an impact on the towing rope by

suddenly starting.

. Use a specific towing rope for

towing. If wire ropes and metal

chains are needed to be used for

towing, wrap the contact portion

of the bumper with cloth to pro-

tect it from damage.

1. Release the parking brake and put the

transmission in neutral.

2. The ignition switch should be in the

“ON” position while the vehicle is being

towed.

3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to

prevent damage to the vehicle.

9-8. Electronic Parking Brake

– If the Electronic Parking

Brake Cannot Be Released

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Contact your SUBARU dealer and have

your SUBARU dealer release the electro-

nic parking brake.

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9-9. Access Key Fob – If Ac-

cess Key Fob Does Not Op-

erate Properly

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CAUTION

Keep metallic objects, magnetic

sources and signal transmitters

away from the area between the

access key fob and the push-button

ignition switch. They may interfere

with the communication between

the access key fob and the push-

button ignition switch.

The following functions may be inoperable

because of strong radio signals in the

surrounding area or a low battery condition

of the access key fob.

. Locking/unlocking doors including rear

gate

. Switching power status

. Starting engine

In such cases, perform the following

procedure. When the battery of the access

key fob is discharged, replace it with a new

one. Refer to “Replacing Battery of Access

Key Fob” �P555.

& Locking and Unlocking

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1) Release button

2) Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the

access key fob, take out the emergency

key.

Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the

emergency key in the procedure described

in “Locking and Unlocking from the Out-

side” �P139.

NOTE

After locking or unlocking, be sure to

attach the emergency key back to the

access key fob.

& Switching Power Status

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1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Hold the access key fob with the

buttons facing you, and touch the push-

button ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the

access key fob and the vehicle is com-

pleted, 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”

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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

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1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Hold the access key fob with the

buttons facing you, and touch the push-

button ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the

access key fob and the vehicle is com-

pleted, a chime (ding) will sound. At the

same time, the push-button ignition switch

turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.

5. After the push-button ignition switch

turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while

depressing the brake pedal, press the

push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

If the engine does not start even though

the above procedure was followed

precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

9-10. Rear Gate (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)

– If the Rear Gate Cannot Be

Opened

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In the event that you cannot open the rear

gate by pressing the rear gate opener

button (all models) or using the power rear

gate (if equipped), you can open it from

inside the cargo area.

1. Remove the access cover at the

bottom-center of the rear gate trim using

flat-head screwdriver.

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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.

Models without power rear gate

1) Rear gate lock release lever

Models with power rear gate

1) Rear gate lock release lever

2. Turn the rear gate lock release lever to

the right position using a flat-head screw-

driver or a similar tool. Then the rear gate

will open.

9-11. Malfunctions of the

Center Information Display

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If the following screens are displayed,

temporary errors or malfunctions may

occur in the center information display.

If they are only temporary errors, the

following procedure may help to eliminate

them.

Shutting down the screen

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Freezing the screen

Blacking out the screen

Error A

Error B

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place.

2. Turn the ignition switch once to the

“LOCK/OFF” position, then start the en-

gine.

1) Volume button (dual 7.0-inch display

models)

1) Volume button (11.6-inch display models)

3. If the center information display cannot

be recovered even though the engine has

been restarted, press and hold the volume

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button for more than 10 seconds. The

center information display will start up

again.

4. If the center information display is not

recovered by restarting it, contact your

SUBARU dealer.

9-12. If Your Vehicle Is In-

volved in an Accident

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& To Restart the Engine When

Involved in an Accident

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CAUTION

If your vehicle is involved in an

accident, be sure to inspect the

ground under the vehicle before

restarting the engine. If you find that

fuel has leaked on the ground, do

not try to restart the engine. The fuel

system has been damaged and is in

need of repair. Immediately contact

the nearest automotive service facil-

ity. We recommend that you consult

your SUBARU dealer.

Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off

system. When the vehicle sustains an

impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump

shut off system stops supplying the fuel in

order to minimize fuel leakage.

Perform the following procedures to restart

the engine after the system is activated.

Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

or “ACC” position.

2. Restart the engine.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “ACC” or “OFF” position.

2. Restart the engine.

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locking Operation When In-

volved in an Accident

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When the automatic door locking/unlock-

ing function is ON, all the doors will be

locked automatically while driving. For

further details, refer to “Automatic Door

Locking/Unlocking” �P141.

When the vehicle sustains a strong impact

which may trigger the airbags to deploy,

the door locks may be unlocked automa-

tically to enable emergency escape. Gen-

erally, an impact sustained from a rear end

collision does not trigger the airbags to

deploy. However if the impact is strong

enough to deploy the airbags, it can also

trigger the unlocking function.

Under such circumstance, the automatic

door locking/unlocking function will be

suspended and the doors will remain

unlocked.

Confirm the safety of the surroundings first

and carry out the following to retrieve the

automatic door locking/unlocking function.

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Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

position.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “OFF” position.

2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to

the “ON” position.

NOTE

Depending on the severity of the im-

pact, the emergency unlocking may not

function.

CAUTION

If the following occur, there may be a

malfunction in the system.

Have the system inspected by a

SUBARU dealer.

. The doors unlock automatically

while driving.

. With all doors shut, the doors

unlock when pressing the lock

side of the power door locking

switch.

. The automatic door locking/un-

locking function does not oper-

ate.

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