Subaru Outback: How To Reset Tire Rotation Light (2015-2021)
Last Updated on February 23, 2021 by Nick
Subaru Outback: How To Reset Tire Rotation Light (2015-2021) – The Subaru Outback is a mid-range passenger car from the Japanese car manufacturer Subaru. It is based on the Subaru Legacy and appeared in Germany at the end of 1996 as Subaru Legacy Outback.
The differences to the Legacy lie in the increased ground clearance and some plastic panels on the body. In Germany, the model was offered exclusively as a station wagon, while in the USA and Japan, there was also a notchback version until 2014.
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Subaru Outback: How To Reset Tire Rotation Light (2015-2021)
The tire maintenance warning message will appears when the customer set distance comes for replacing tires. You can set the maintenance reminder at a specific interval. Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the tire rotation on the Subaru Outback:
2015-2017 Models
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- Press the INFO button located on the multimedia display
- Select MAINTENANCE
- Select TIRES
- Set the tire rotation reminder at a specific interval
- If you have finished setting the date and distance of the reminder, select OK to confirm
2018-2019 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
For vehicles made in 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019, You can access the Tire menu through multimedia. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the Engine Start/Stop button twice without touching the brake pedal
- Press HOME button to enter the main menu
The button is located on the multimedia display
- Select CAR INFO menu
Tap the touchscreen to enter the menu
- Select MAINTENANCE tab menu
Several maintenance items will appears on the display
- Select SCHEDULE menu
The tab menu is on the left side
- Select ADD EVENT
Several maintenance items will appear on the display
- Select TIRES
This menu lets you set a reminder at a specific interval
- Set the replacement distance reminder at a specific interval
Select NEXT if you have finished setting the distance of the reminder
- Set the replacement date reminder at a specific date
Select NEXT if you have finished setting the date of the reminder
- Tap FINISH to confirm
Done!
2020-2021 Models
There are two ways to reset tire maintenance light in the 2020 2021 model years. Both through multimedia screen, but depending on your vehicle specifications. Here’s how to do it:
With 11.6″ Display
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- Tap the HOME button to enter the main menu
- Select CAR INFO menu
- Select MAINTENANCE tab menu
- Tab the ⚙️ on the TIRES menu
- Set the tire rotation reminder at a specific interval
- If you have finished setting the date and distance of the reminder, select SET to confirm
With Dual 7″ Display
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- On the bottom screen, find and select MAINTENANCE by swipe the screen
- Tab the ⚙️ on the TIRES menu
- Set the tire rotation reminder at a specific interval
- If you have finished setting the date and distance of the reminder, select SET to confirm
These instructions are based on the Subaru Outback owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the fifth and sixth generations of the Subaru Outback (2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article Subaru Outback: How To Reset Tire Rotation Light (2015-2021) useful for you. Good Luck!
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