Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 279

Starting and operating
Fuel......................................................................
7-2
Fuel requirements...............................................
7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap...........................................
7-3
State emission testing( U. S. only)......................
7-6
Preparing to drive...............................................
7-7
Starting the engine..............................................
7-8
MT models..........................................................
7-8
AT and CVT models.............................................
7-9
Stopping the engine...........................................
7-10
Remote engine start system( dealer
option)..............................................................
7-10
Starting your vehicle..........................................
7-10
Remote start safety features...............................
7-11
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start.................................................................
7-11
Remote start confirmation transmitter
feature.............................................................
7-12
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown.........................................................
7-13
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle.............................................................
7-13
Service mode.....................................................
7-13
Remote transmitter program...............................
7-13
System maintenance..........................................
7-14
Manual transmission..........................................
7-15
Selecting reverse gear........................................
7-16
Shifting speeds..................................................
7-16
Driving tips........................................................
7-17
Automatic transmission / Continuously
variable transmission.....................................
7-17
Select lever........................................................
7-18
Shift lock function.............................................
7-20
Selection of manual mode..................................
7-21
Driving tips........................................................
7-22
Power steering...................................................
7-23
Braking...............................................................
7-23
Braking tips.......................................................
7-23
Brake system....................................................
7-23
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators.............
7-24
ABS( Anti-lock Brake System)..........................
7-24
ABS system self-check......................................
7-25
ABS warning light..............................................
7-25
Electronic Brake Force Distribution( EBD)
system.............................................................
7-25
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions..........
7-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control system....................
7-26
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor..........
7-28
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch................
7-28
Tire pressure monitoring system( TPMS)
( if equipped)....................................................
7-29
Parking your vehicle.........................................
7-30
Electronic parking brake....................................
7-31
Parking tips.......................................................
7-34
Cruise control....................................................
7-35
To set cruise control..........................................
7-35
To temporarily cancel the cruise control.............
7-36
To turn off the cruise control..............................
7-36
To change the cruising speed............................
7-37
Cruise control indicator light..............................
7-38
Cruise control set indicator light........................
7-38
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