Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-4
State emissi on testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button ignition switch) .............. 7-9
Starting engine.................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
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 does not operate properly ....... 7-13
Remote engine start system (dealer
option).............................................................. 7-14
Models with “keyless access with push-button
start system” ................................................... 7-14
Models without “keyless access with push-button
start system” ................................................... 7-15
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
Manual tran smission ......................................... 7-22
Selecting reverse gear ....................................... 7-22
Shifting speeds.................................................. 7-22
Driving tips........................................................ 7-23
Continuously variable transmission................. 7-24
Select lever ....................................................... 7-25
Shift lock function ............................................. 7-26
Selection of manual mode.................................. 7-28
Driving tips........................................................ 7-29
Power stee ring................................................... 7-30
Braking ............................................................... 7-31
Braking tips....................................................... 7-31
Brake system .................................................... 7-31
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-32
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-32
ABS self-check .................................................. 7-32
ABS warning light.............................................. 7-32
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ............................................................. 7-33
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .......... 7-33
Vehicle Dynamics Control system.................... 7-34
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-35
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................ 7-36
X-mode (Outback CVT models) ........................ 7-37
To activate/deactivate the X-mode ...................... 7-38
Hill descent control function .............................. 7-38
Starting and operating
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