Subaru Outback (BR): Instruments and controls
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Instruments and controls
- Ignition switch
- Hazard warning flasher
- Meters and gauges
- Combination meter illumination
- Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Double trip meter
- Tachometer
- Fuel gauge
- ECO gauge
- Warning and indicator lights
- SRS airbag system warning light
- Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
- CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp
- Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light
- Charge warning light
- Oil pressure warning light
- Engine low oil level warning light
- AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT models)
- Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)
- Understanding the ABS Warning Light in Your Subaru Outback (BR)
- Brake system warning light
- Hill Holder indicator light
- Low fuel warning light
- Door open warning light
- Door open indicator light
- Windshield washer fluid warning light
- All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT models)
- VDC warning light / VDC operation indicator light
- Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
- Immobilizer system
- Select lever/gear position indicator
- Turn signal indicator lights
- High beam indicator light
- Indicator light for cruise control in Outback (2010-2015)
- Cruise control set indicator light
- Headlight indicator light
- Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)
- Clock
- Multi function display
- Outside temperature indicator
- Average fuel consumption
- Current fuel consumption
- Driving range on remaining fuel
- Light control switch
- Turn signal lever
- Illumination brightness control
- Front fog light switch (if equipped)
- Wiper and washer
- Defogger and deicer
- Mirrors
- Type A inside mirror (if equipped)
- Type B inside mirror (if equipped)
- Auto-dimming mirror with compass (if equipped)
- Auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink® (if equipped)
- Outside mirrors
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
- Horn
READ NEXT:
Ignition switch
WARNING
● Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven
or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control.
And when the engine
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch
will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel slightly
Acc
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.)
can be used.
SEE MORE:
DTC 11, 12, 15, 16, 1A, 1B, 1D, 1E, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 2A, 2B, 2D, 33, 34,
37, 39, 3A, 3B
A: DTC 11 DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILURE
NOTE:
Be sure to properly identify the Airbag system type prior to performing any
diagnostics.
1. TYPE A
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Airbag main harness circuit is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
Airbag module harness (Driver's side) circuit is open, shorted or
Activating and deactivating the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactivation,
do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system” F2-18.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors (and the rear gate (Outback)).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “O
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