2009 Subaru Outback Special Edtn AWD Manual

• 17 7-spoke alloy wheels
• 225/55R17 all-season tires
• Aerodynamic body-side ground effects
• Automatic-off 4-beam halogen headlights
• Black Door Handles
• Black fold-away heated pwr mirrors
• Body color body-side molding
• Body-side cladding
• Halogen fog lights
• Integrated rear bumper step pad
• Raised-profile black roof rails w/cross bars
• Rear gate spoiler
• Rear window wiper, single speed & fixed intermittent w/washer/de-icer
• Splash Guards
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/de-icer

• (2) cargo area grocery bag hooks
• (4) cargo tie-down hooks
• (4) cupholders-inc: dual, center console & rear, dual retractable
• 12V aux pwr outlet in center console
• 3-spoke steering wheel
• 4-stage heated front bucket seats w/active head restraints
• 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/headrests on all seating positions
• 8-way pwr driver seat
• Air conditioning
• Air filtration system
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3/WMA playback, aux input
• Anti-theft engine immobilizer
• Cargo area 12-volt pwr outlet
• Cargo area cover
• Cruise control
• Driver seat lumbar support
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/lids
• Front passenger net type seatback pocket
• Harman-Kardon premium audio system-inc: 440 watt amplifier/equalizer, (9) speakers including subwoofer in 7 locations
• In-glass antenna
• Instrumentation-inc: dual-mode digital trip odometer, ambient temp gauge
• Integrated ignition key w/remote keyless entry system
• Lighting-inc: front door courtesy, map, off-delay dome
• Off-black front & rear carpeted floor mats
• Overhead console
• Pre-wired for satellite radio
• Pre-wiring for auto-dimming rearview compass mirror
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows w/drivers-side auto-down, illuminated switches
• Rear window defroster
• Removable cargo tray
• Security system
• Silver inner door handle grip
• Tilt/telescopic steering column w/off-delay illuminated ignition switch ring
• Warm ivory/off black cloth upholstery

• 2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl boxer engine
• 4-wheel disc brakes
• 5-speed manual transmission
• All-wheel drive
• Electronic throttle control (ETC)
• HD raised independent front/rear suspension
• I-Active valve lift system variable valve lift
• Limited slip rear differential
• Pwr assisted steering

• 3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters and height adjustable anchors
• 3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
• Daytime running lights
• Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
• Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
• LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Safety brake pedal system
• Side curtain airbags (SRS)
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Vehicle dynamics control (VDC)

Model Highlights

Versatility abounds with Subaru's 2009 Outback. It starts with the expansive exterior color palette and extends to the myriad of interior comfort and convenience options available. In addition, it also boasts 3 different engine types based on trim level. The 2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition are powered by a 169-horsepower, 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. The automatic comes with Subaru's SPORTSHIFT manual control. The 2.5i Limited edition is powered by the same 4-cylinder engine but is only available in the automatic transmission. The sporty 2.5 XT Limited gets a 243-horsepower, 2.5L turbocharged flat-four with 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic transmission and the 3.0 R gets a smooth, 245-horsepower 3.0L flat 6-cylinder with 5 speed automatic transmission. All Outback models come with all-wheel drive. Automatic editions use systems that can actively manage power to send it toward the wheels where it's most needed, while manual-transmission cars get a viscous-coupling system that sends power equally to front and rear wheels until slippage occurs, then to the wheels with more traction. The Outback has a heavy-duty, raised 4-wheel independent suspension that has up to 8.7 inches of ground clearance, especially useful in deep snow or rutted forest trails. Turbo and 6-cylinder models now both get the SI-DRIVE system, which enables 3 different modes or performance characteristics by fine-tuning the electronic throttle and transmission shift pattern. Sport mode yields quick throttle response and linear acceleration, Sport Sharp mode delivers quick throttle response, and Intelligent mode reduces maximum engine power and torque and allows smoother throttle response so as to also improve fuel efficiency by up to ten percent. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution return as standard equipment along with front-seat side air bags, side-curtain air bags and active front head restraints. For 2009 Subaru's VDC electronic stability control system is also standard on all but the base 2.5i. From the base model to the top 3.0R, the Outback offers a wide range of equipment. The base 2.5i is quite simply equipped with expected features like air conditioning, cruise control, roof rails and remote keyless entry; 2.5i Special Edition and Limited add alloy wheels, heated front seats and outside mirrors, 8-way power driver seat and 9-speaker Harman/Kardon premium sound system. Top-of-the-range models get dual-zone climate control, a dual-panel power moonroof, leather upholstery, touch-screen navigation, and LED turn signals. With its "ready for anything" capability and "take everything" versatility, the 2009 Subaru Outback embraces all things rugged and adventurous.