Starting and operating
Fuel .......................................................................... 7-3
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Fuel requirements .................................................. 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ......................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ................................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine
(models without push-button ignition switch)... 7-9
General precautions when starting/stopping
engine ................................................................. 7-9
Starting engine ...................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine.............................................. 7-10
Steering lock ........................................................ 7-10
Starting and stopping engine
(models with push-button start system) .......... 7-11
Safety precautions ................................................ 7-11
Operating range for push-button start system ....... 7-11
Starting engine ..................................................... 7-11
Stopping engine.................................................... 7-13
When access key fob does not operate properly ... 7-13
Steering lock ........................................................ 7-13
Remote engine start system (dealer option) ...... 7-14
Models with “keyless access with push-button
start system” ...................................................... 7-15
Models without “keyless access with push-button
start system” ...................................................... 7-16
Entering the vehicle while it is running via
remote start ........................................................ 7-19
Entering the vehicle following remote engine
start shutdown.................................................... 7-19
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of
the vehicle .......................................................... 7-19
Service mode (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”) ......................... 7-19
Remote transmitter program
(models without “keyless access with push-
button start system”) ......................................... 7-19
System maintenance............................................. 7-20
Certification for remote engine starter................... 7-22
Continuously variable transmission ................... 7-22
Select lever .......................................................... 7-23
Shift lock function ................................................ 7-25
Selection of manual mode .................................... 7-27
Driving tips........................................................... 7-28
Power steering...................................................... 7-28
Braking .................................................................. 7-29
Braking tips.......................................................... 7-29
Brake system ....................................................... 7-30
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators................ 7-30
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)............................. 7-31
ABS self-check ..................................................... 7-31
ABS warning light................................................. 7-31
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ................................................................ 7-31
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions............. 7-32
Vehicle Dynamics Control system ...................... 7-33
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor ............ 7-34
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch................... 7-34
X-mode (Outback)................................................. 7-35
To activate/deactivate the X-mode ......................... 7-36
Hill descent control function ................................. 7-37
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