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Question posted by prichtr on May 7th, 2014
2011 Outback How To Shift Into Reverse
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Owner's Manual - Page 152
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Instruments and controls
& Rear window wiper and washer switch (Outback)
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Off : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
lever to the "R" position (AT and CVT models) or the shift lever to the reverse position (MT models), the rear wiper will operate intermittently at intervals...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
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... mirror. For this situation, return to cover the sensors with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse. Instruments and controls
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button, the compass display is toggled on both the front and back sides. Photosensors
other similar items. Periodically wipe the...
Owner's Manual - Page 237
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...the ignition switch is "ON" and the shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT or CVT models) is set to the trunk lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback). Otherwise, malfunction, fire or electric shock may...electric shock. . Otherwise, damage done to the camera may result in accident, fire or
Legacy
Outback Since the rear view camera uses a wide-angle lens, the image on the monitor is limited...
Owner's Manual - Page 238
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...dry cloth. . Otherwise, discoloration may develop white light stripes around the light source. Set the shift lever or select lever to help prevent scratches. 6-20
Interior equipment
malfunction. . Under fluorescent light,... to "R". Do not use the rear view camera
When the shift lever or select lever is horizontally reversed as raindrops, snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the view of...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
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......To change the cruising speed ...Cruise control indicator light...Cruise control set indicator light ...
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Manual transmission...Selecting reverse gear...Shifting speeds ...Driving tips ...
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Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission ...Select lever ...
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7-19 Starting and operating
Fuel ...Fuel requirements ...Fuel filler...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
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... is shown on the clutch pedal. 7-16
Starting and operating
ference, and (2) this device must raise the slider and hold it is difficult to shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could result in that may cause...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
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...(92) 86 (139) 114 (184) Turbo models 35 (56) 62 (100) 94 (151) 125 (201) Outback 32 (52) 57 (92) 86 (139) 115 (185)
NOTE
Never exceed posted speed limits.
& Driving tips
Do...and operating
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transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
& Shifting speeds
! Shift up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to observe this in turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
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...This may automatically be restored as doing so could result in the "P" position.
Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the heavy load decreases. The continuously... forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. The continuously variable transmission is a chain type system that is still low, the transmission will be reduced.
Avoid shifting from invalidation of data which...
Owner's Manual - Page 261
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...for parking, you stop the vehicle completely then move the select lever. R (Reverse) This position is in : Shift without pressing the button
! If this position the wheels and transmission are not locked...any other position, you park the vehicle, first apply the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. At times, depending on the slightest incline unless the parking brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
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...the vehicle, make sure that you must release shift lock. Immediately stop your vehicle in a flat location. - Shift the shift lever in the "1" or reverse position (MT models). - Shift the select lever in the "Acc" or ...You can apply/release the parking brake by operating the parking brake switch.
Refer to "Shift lock function" F7-20. - Use tire stops under the tires to drive, always ...
Owner's Manual - Page 279
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... CVT models, put the shift lever in the "P" (Park) position. CAUTION
If the brake system warning light flashes, the electronic parking brake system may be turned away from the curb. Starting and operating
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! For MT models, put the select lever in the "1" (1st) for upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a downgrade. .
Refer to...
Owner's Manual - Page 295
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In winter, it may result in 2nd than 1st (for your Legacy and Outback because of lack of clearance between the tire and vehicle
body. You must rock the vehicle... bias or bias tires since it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth between the tire and vehicle body. Remember to drive with care at all times ...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
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... regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake; Shift into 1st or reverse gear (MT models) or "P" (AT and CVT models) and shut off automatically to the following steps: 1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal...
Owner's Manual - Page 316
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...serious accident. . Park on an incline or a loose road surface. Apply the parking brake securely and shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the select lever in a serious accident. 1. Refer to a safe place.
&...CVT models). 3. The jack can come out of the trunk (Legacy) or the cargo area (Outback). Take out the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. 9-6
In case of the tire ...
Owner's Manual - Page 369
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... according to the maintenance schedule in (2 - 5 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times. With the engine idling, check that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth. 2. Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure the distance between the upper surface of...
Owner's Manual - Page 437
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...Rear combination light ...11-54 Tail and rear side marker light (Outback)...11-55 Tail/Back-up light (Outback) ...11-56 Trunk light ...11-60 Vanity mirror light ...11......2-3
Immobilizer ...2-3 Indicator light ...2-4, 3-22 Shock sensors ...2-19 Select lever ...7-19 Position indicator ...3-22 Shift lock function ...7-20 Shock sensors ...2-19 Shopping bag hook...6-14 Snow tires ...8-10, 11-35 Snowy...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
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Your vehicle is equipped with three top tether anchorages so that you have any question concerning this type of the seat. 5. Outback
Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, center and left and right to use a top tether whenever one is firmly..., try to move it is required or available. ! To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of the roof.
Owner's Manual - Page 155
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Instruments and controls
& Rear window wiper and washer switch (Outback)
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Off : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
lever to the "R" position (AT and CVT models) or the shift lever to the reverse position (MT models), the rear wiper will operate intermittently at intervals...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
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...and preserve your vision. By pressing the power button, the autodimming function is shifted into the "R" (reverse) position. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on both the front and back...9 seconds
6 to 12 seconds 12 to 15 seconds
! Power button
Gear position Except R (reverse) R (reverse) Period of time button is pressed Briefly Briefly Function displayed Auto-dimming function ON/OFF* Rear ...
Owner's Manual - Page 331
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... the flat tire off the road to "Maintenance tools" F9-3. Apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the select lever in a serious accident. . Turn on the hazard...the front and rear of the vehicle.
5. 9-6
In case of the trunk (Legacy) or the cargo area (Outback). Do not jack up the vehicle on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the engine. 2....