Get Introduction -> Safety Precautions When Driving Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Seventh Generation (2026)

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VEHICLE SYMBOLS

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There are some of the symbols you may

see on your vehicle.

For warning and indicator lights, refer to

“Table of Warning and Indicator Lights”

�P32.

Mark Name

WARNING

CAUTION

Read these instructions carefully

Wear eye protection

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid

Keep children away

Keep flames away

Prevent explosions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WHEN DRIVING

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SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAG

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WARNING

. All persons in the vehicle must

fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the

vehicle starts to move. Otherwise,

the possibility of serious injury

becomes greater in the event of a

sudden stop or accident.

. To obtain maximum protection in

the event of an accident, the driver

and all passengers must always

wear seatbelts when in the vehicle.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System) airbag does not replace

the safety benefits of wearing a

seatbelt. Used in combination with

the seatbelts, the SRS airbag

offers vehicle occupants the best

possible protection in the event of a

serious accident.

Not wearing a seatbelt increases

the chance of severe injury or

death in a crash even when the

vehicle has the SRS airbag.

. The SRS airbags deploy with

considerable speed and force.

Occupants who are not seated in

the proper upright position when

the SRS airbag deploys could

suffer very serious injuries. Be-

cause the SRS airbag needs en-

ough space for deployment, the

driver should always sit upright and

well back in the seat as far from the

steering wheel as practical while

still maintaining full vehicle control

and the front passenger should

move the seat as far back as

possible and sit upright and well

back in the seat.

For instructions and precautions, care-

fully read the following sections.

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. For the seatbelt system, refer to

“Seatbelts” �P55.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to

“SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint

System Airbag)” �P83.

CHILD SAFETY

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WARNING

. Never hold a child on your lap or in

your arms while the vehicle is

moving. The passenger cannot

protect the child from injury in a

collision, because the child will be

caught between the passenger

and objects inside the vehicle.

. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD

FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PAS-

SENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO

RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA-

CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO

CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

. SUBARU strongly recommends

that ALL infants and children (in-

cluding those in child restraint

systems) sit in the REAR seat

properly restrained in a child re-

straint system or in a seatbelt,

whichever is appropriate for the

child’s age, height and weight. The

SRS airbag deploys with consid-

erable speed and force and can

injure or even kill children, espe-

cially if they are not restrained or

improperly restrained. Because

children are lighter and weaker

than adults, their risk of being

injured from deployment is greater.

According to accident statistics,

children are safer when properly

restrained in the rear seating posi-

tions than in the front seating

positions. For instructions and

precautions concerning child re-

straint systems, refer to “Child

Restraint Systems” �P67.

. Always turn the child safety locks to

the “LOCK” position when children

sit in the rear seat. Serious injury

could result if a child accidentally

opens the door and falls out. Refer

to “Child Safety Locks” �P139.

. Always lock the passengers’ win-

dows using the lock switch when

children are riding in the vehicle.

Failure to follow this procedure

could result in injury to a child

operating the power window. Refer

to “Windows” �P139.

. Never leave unattended children,

adults or animals in the vehicle.

They could accidentally injure

themselves or others through in-

advertent operation of the vehicle.

Also, on hot or sunny days, tem-

perature in a closed vehicle could

quickly become high enough to

cause severe or possibly fatal

injuries to them.

. When leaving the vehicle, close all

windows and lock all doors.

. In models with power rear gate,

when it operates, the rear gate

moves with remarkable force. It is

possible to be injured if anyone is

caught in or hit by the rear gate so

be sure to obey the following

cautions.

– Check that there are no chil-

dren around the rear gate

before operating the power

rear gate.

– Do not allow children to operate

the power rear gate.

For instructions and precautions, care-

fully read the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to

“Seatbelts” �P55.

. For the child restraint system, refer to

“Child Restraint Systems” �P67.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to

“SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint

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System Airbag)” �P83.

. For the power rear gate, refer to

“Power Rear Gate” �P142.

ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (Car-

bon Monoxide)

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WARNING

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

Engine exhaust gas contains car-

bon monoxide, a colorless and

odorless gas which is dangerous,

or even lethal, if inhaled.

. Always properly maintain the en-

gine exhaust system to prevent

engine exhaust gas from entering

the vehicle.

. Never run the engine in a closed

space, such as a garage, except

for the brief time needed to drive

the vehicle in or out of it.

. Avoid remaining in a parked vehi-

cle for a long time while the engine

is running. If that is unavoidable,

then use the ventilation fan to force

fresh air into the vehicle.

. Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leaves or

other obstructions to ensure that

the ventilation system always

works properly.

. If at any time you suspect that

exhaust fumes are entering the

vehicle, have the problem checked

and corrected as soon as possible.

If you must drive under these

conditions, drive only with all

windows fully open.

. Keep the rear gate closed while

driving to prevent exhaust gas from

entering the vehicle.

DRINKING AND DRIVING

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WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very

dangerous. Alcohol in the blood-

stream delays your reaction and im-

pairs your perception, judgment and

attentiveness. If you drive after drink-

ing – even if you drink just a little – it

will increase the risk of being involved

in a serious or fatal accident, injuring

or killing yourself, your passengers

and others. In addition, if you are

injured in the accident, alcohol may

increase the severity of that injury.

Please don’t drink and drive.

Drunken driving is one of the most

frequent causes of accidents. Since

alcohol affects all people differently, you

may have consumed too much alcohol to

drive safely even if the level of alcohol in

your blood is below the legal limit. The

safest thing you can do is never drink and

drive. However if you have no choice but

to drive, stop drinking and sober up

completely before getting behind the

wheel.

DRUGS AND DRIVING

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WARNING

There are some drugs (over the

counter and prescription) that can

delay your reaction time and impair

your perception, judgment and atten-

tiveness. If you drive after taking them,

it may increase your, your passengers’

and other persons’ risk of being

involved in a serious or fatal accident.

If you are taking any drugs, check with

your doctor or pharmacist or read the

literature that accompanies the medica-

tion to determine if the drug you are taking

can impair your driving ability. Do not

drive after taking any medications that

can make you drowsy or otherwise affect

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your ability to safely operate a motor

vehicle. If you have a medical condition

that requires you to take drugs, please

consult with your doctor.

Never drive if you are under the influence

of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your

own health and well-being, we urge you

not to take illegal drugs in the first place

and to seek treatment if you are addicted

to those drugs.

DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR

SLEEPY

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WARNING

When you are tired or sleepy, your

reaction will be delayed and your

perception, judgment and attentive-

ness will be impaired. If you drive

when tired or sleepy, your, your pas-

sengers’ and other persons’ chances

of being involved in a serious accident

may increase.

Please do not continue to drive but

instead find a safe place to rest if you are

tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should

make periodic rest stops to refresh

yourself before continuing on your jour-

ney. When possible, you should share the

driving with others.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VE-

HICLE

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WARNING

Do not remove the genuine SUBARU

navigation and/or audio system. Doing

so could cause the following functions

to be inoperable.

. Instrument cluster display

. Rear view image and help lines

. Vehicle settings

. Clock

CAUTION

Your vehicle should not be modified

other than with genuine SUBARU

parts and accessories. Other types of

modifications could affect its perfor-

mance, safety or durability, and may

even violate governmental regula-

tions. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from mod-

ification may not be covered under

warranties.

USE OF CELL PHONES/TEXT-

ING AND DRIVING

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CAUTION

Do not talk on a cell phone or text while

driving; it may distract your attention

from driving and lead to an accident. If

you use a cell phone to talk or text, first

pull off the road and park in a safe

place. In some States/Provinces, it

may be lawful to talk on a phone while

driving, but only if the phone is hands-

free.

DRIVING VEHICLES EQUIPPED

WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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WARNING

Do not allow the monitor to distract

your attention from driving. Also, do

not operate the controls of the navi-

gation system while driving. The loss

of attention to driving could lead to an

accident. If you wish to operate the

controls of the navigation system, first

take the vehicle off the road and stop it

in a safe location.

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DRIVING WITH PETS

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Unrestrained pets can interfere with your

driving and distract your attention from

driving. In a collision or sudden stop,

unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown

around inside the vehicle and hurt you or

your passengers. Besides, the pets can

be hurt under these situations. It is also

for their own safety that pets should be

properly restrained in your vehicle. Re-

strain a pet with a special traveling

harness which can be secured to the rear

seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier

which can be secured to the rear seat by

routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s

handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers

in the front passenger’s seat. For further

information, consult your veterinarian,

local animal protection society or pet

shop.

TIRE PRESSURES

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Check and, if necessary, adjust the

pressure of each tire and the spare (if

equipped) at least once a month and

before any long journey.

Check the tire pressure when the tires are

cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the

tire pressures to the values shown on the

tire inflation pressure label. For detailed

information, refer to “Tires and Wheels”

�P486.

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with

excessively low tire pressures

can cause the tires to deform

severely and to rapidly become

hot. A sharp increase in tem-

perature could cause tread se-

paration, and destruction of the

tires. The resulting loss of vehi-

cle control could lead to an

accident.

ON-ROAD AND OFF-ROAD

DRIVING

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This vehicle is classified as a utility

vehicle. Utility vehicles have a signifi-

cantly higher rollover rate than other

types of vehicles. Your vehicle has a

higher ground clearance and higher

center of gravity, making it more likely to

roll over than ordinary passenger cars. It

also handles and maneuvers differently

from other passenger cars. For this

reason, please read carefully the follow-

ing section and follow the instructions and

precautions in order to prevent serious

injury or death due to loss of control,

rollover and other accidents. Refer to

“On-Road and Off-Road Driving” �P411.

ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

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WARNING

. Do not attach any accessories,

labels or stickers (other than prop-

erly placed inspection stickers) to

the windshield. Such items may

obstruct your view.

. If it is necessary to attach an

accessory (such as an electronic

toll collection (ETC) device or

security pass) to the windshield,

consult your SUBARU dealer for

details on the proper location.

. Do not connect any unauthorized

accessories or devices to the data

link connector (OBDII port). This

connector should be used only with

compatible diagnostic devices for

inspection and maintenance by an

authorized service technician

using authorized service tools.

Connecting unauthorized devices,

such as a driver-behavior tracking

device, may adversely affect vehi-

cle systems, including safety sys-

tems, or allow others to access

information stored in your vehicle.

The use of unauthorized devices

may also cause unexpected mal-

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functions, such as a drained bat-

tery, or may damage vehicle sys-

tems. The manufacturer’s warranty

will not cover any part that mal-

functions, fails, or is damaged due

to the use of an unauthorized

device with the data link connector.

VEHICLE OPERATION

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Before leaving vehicle unat-

tended

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CAUTION

Always lock your vehicle and carry

your access key fob with you.

There is a risk for vehicle theft or

unauthorized persons tampering with

the vehicle or installing malicious

electronic devices.

Key number plate storage

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NOTE

. The key number is required when

repairing the vehicle or making a

spare access key fob. If you lose the

plate with these numbers stamped on

it, you will not be able to make a spare

access key fob. To prevent it from

being stolen, do not leave it in the

vehicle and store it in a safe place.

Refer to “Keyless Access with Push-

Button Start System” �P117.

. If you lose your key, we recommend

that you delete the lost access key fob

registration to prevent theft. Only a

SUBARU dealer can delete key fob

registration. We recommend that you

consult your SUBARU dealer. Refer to

“Key Replacement” �P129.

Vehicle modifications

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WARNING

. Do not install parts, make custom

adjustments or perform wiring or

other operations that are not sui-

table for the vehicle.

. Do not connect accessories to the

vehicle wiring or connectors unless

they are genuine SUBARU pro-

ducts. SUBARU’s vehicle warranty

does not cover any malfunctions

resulting from connecting the ve-

hicle to products other than those

specified.

. It may be illegal to modify the

vehicle by installing parts other

than genuine SUBARU parts.

Consult your SUBARU dealer

about the kinds of parts (tires,

wheels, mufflers, etc.) you can

legally install on your vehicle.

Device installation

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WARNING

Connecting devices that are not in-

tended to be used in the vehicle or in a

particular connector can adversely

affect the vehicle system or cause the

auxiliary battery to discharge. It may

also cause personal information leaks

or unauthorized remote operation of

vehicle features, resulting in unfore-

seen complications. Any complication

caused by connecting a device other

than one intended to be used in the

vehicle is not covered by the manu-

facturer’s warranty. SUBARU also

bears no responsibility for any such

complication.

. The vehicle trouble diagnosis con-

nector should only be used to

connect the vehicle data link con-

nector (OBDII) for inspection and

maintenance purposes.

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