Starting and operating
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ...............................................
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-3
7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only)......................
Preparing to drive ...............................................
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button ignition switch) .............. 7-7
7-8
7-9
Starting engine.................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) ..............................
7-11
7-19
7-20
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-22
Selecting reverse gear .......................................
Shifting speeds..................................................
Driving tips........................................................ 7-22
7-22
7-23
Continuously variable transmission................. 7-24
Select lever .......................................................
Shift lock function .............................................
Selection of manual mode..................................
Driving tips........................................................ 7-25
7-26
7-28
7-29
Safety precautions .............................................
Operating range for push-button start
system.............................................................
Starting engine...................................................
Stopping engine .................................................
When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-11
7-11
7-13
7-13 Power steering...................................................
Braking ............................................................... 7-30
7-31
Remote engine start system (dealer
option).............................................................. Braking tips.......................................................
Brake system ....................................................
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-31
7-31
7-32
7-14 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-32
7-14 ABS self-check ..................................................
ABS warning light.............................................. 7-32
7-32
7-15 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ............................................................. 7-33
Models with “keyless access with push-button
start system” ...................................................
Models without “keyless access with push-button
start system” ...................................................
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start.................................................................
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown.........................................................
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle .............................................................
Service mode (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”)........................
7-11
Remote transmitter program (models without
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)..........................................................
System maintenance.......................................... 7-19 Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .......... 7-33
Vehicle Dynamics Control system.................... 7-34
7-19 Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor..........
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................ 7-35
7-36
7-19 X-mode (Outback CVT models) ........................ 7-37
To activate/deactivate the X-mode ......................
Hill descent control function .............................. 7-38
7-38
7-19
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