Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Active Test: List
| Check meter and gauge operation | Speedometer | 0 km/h(MPH) |
| 40 km/h(MPH) | ||
| 80 km/h(MPH) | ||
| 120 km/h(MPH) | ||
| Back | ||
| Tacho meter | 0 rpm | |
| 1000 rpm | ||
| 2000 rpm | ||
| 3000 rpm | ||
| 4000 rpm | ||
| 5000 rpm | ||
| 6000 rpm | ||
| 7000 rpm | ||
| Back | ||
| Temp gauge | H-Lock | |
| H Point | ||
| Z Point | ||
| Dial 2 instructions | ||
| Intermediate stability indication | ||
| Dial 1 instructions | ||
| C Point | ||
| C-Lock | ||
| Back | ||
| Fuel gauge | Fuel sender F-point command | |
| F dial | ||
| Meter 3/4 scale command | ||
| Meter 1/2 scale command | ||
| 1/4 dial | ||
| Low fuel warning indicate point | ||
| E dial | ||
| Fuel sender E-point command | ||
| Back | ||
| Eco gauge | + side MAX | |
| + side middle | ||
| 0 | ||
| - side middle | ||
| - side MAX | ||
| Back | ||
| Back | ||
| Check display operation | Color check | White indication |
| Black indication | ||
| Red indication | ||
| Green indication | ||
| Blue indication | ||
| Gradation indication | ||
| Flicker indication | ||
| Cross talking indication | ||
| Back | ||
| Odo Trip meter | Display "9" | |
| Display "8" | ||
| Display "7" | ||
| Display "6" | ||
| Display "5" | ||
| Display "4" | ||
| Display "3" | ||
| Display "2" | ||
| Display "1" | ||
| Display "0" | ||
| Back | ||
| Shift Display | Display "P" | |
| Display "R" | ||
| Display "N" | ||
| Display "D" | ||
| Display "L" | ||
| Display "8" | ||
| Display "7" | ||
| Display "6" | ||
| Display "5" | ||
| Display "4" | ||
| Display "3" | ||
| Display "2" | ||
| Display "1" | ||
| Shift up | ||
| Shift down | ||
| Back | ||
| Back | ||
| Check light operation | All lamps lighted | |
| High | ||
| Front fog light | ||
| Rear fog light | ||
| Position light | ||
| HID auto leveler | ||
| LED LO beam | ||
| SRH OFF | ||
| SRF OFF | ||
| High Beam Assist Active Indicator | ||
| HBA OFF/FAIL | ||
| Turn Right | ||
| Turn Left | ||
| BRAKE | ||
| ABS | ||
| VDC operation/failure | ||
| VDC OFF | ||
| EPB failure | ||
| EPB active | ||
| EPB hill hold | ||
| Hill start assist OFF/failure | ||
| Hill descent assist | ||
| Vacuum pump failure | ||
| VDC TRAC. MODE | ||
| AVH ON Lamp | ||
| AVH Operation Light | ||
| EPS | ||
| Check E/G | ||
| Oil pressure | ||
| Charge | ||
| E/G remaining oil | ||
| Idling Stop | ||
| Auto start stop No Activity Detected | ||
| AWD | ||
| AT (CVT) oil temperature | ||
| LANE OFF | ||
| P-CR OFF | ||
| All seats door | ||
| Driver side door | ||
| Passenger side door | ||
| Rear side (right) door | ||
| Rear side (left) door | ||
| Trunk open | ||
| Driver side seat belt | ||
| Airbag | ||
| TPMS | ||
| Remaining washer fluid | ||
| Remaining fuel | ||
| SRVD | ||
| SRVD OFF | ||
| CRUISE indicator | ||
| SET indicator | ||
| [S]indicator | ||
| [I]indicator | ||
| [S#]indicator | ||
| [X]indicator | ||
| Back | ||
| Check illumination operation | Brightness check | |
| Check buzzer operation | ||
| Check external ECM output operation | Warning Lamp Box | |
| Shift indicator | ||
| Back |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.