Subaru Outback (BR): Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights illuminate:
: Seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.)
: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp
: Coolant temperature high warning
light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: Engine low oil level warning light
: Windshield washer fluid warning
light
: AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT
and CVT models)
: ABS warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light
: Brake system warning light
: Hill Holder indicator light
: All-Wheel Drive warning light
(AT and CVT models)
: Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)
: Low fuel warning light
: Door open warning light
: Door open indicator light
: Cruise control indicator light
: Cruise control set indicator
light
: Select lever/gear position indicator
- 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)
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- 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)
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SRS airbag system warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system
warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds and turn off. This shows
the SRS frontal airbag and SRS
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Replacing the battery
CAUTION
● Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when replacing the
battery.
● Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the transmitter when replacing
the battery.
● Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any removed parts;
Tail/Back-up light (Outback)
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the light cover as shown in the illustration,
and pry the light cover off from the rear gate trim.
1) Back-up light
2) Tail light
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new
