Instruments and controls/Multi information display
First menuSecond menu
Third menu Settings
Vehicle Setting Keyless Entry System
Audible Signal*1ON/OFF
Hazard Warning FlasherON/OFF
Driver Door Unlock
*1 *2Driver Door Only, All
Rear Gate Unlock
*1 *2 *3Rear Gate Only, All
Defogger
—15 minutes/Continuous
Interior Light
—10 seconds–30 seconds, OFF
Auto Headlights
Light SensitivityMax/Mid/Low/Min
Wiper LinkON/OFF
Welcome Lighting
Approaching Time Set30 seconds–90 seconds, OFF
Leaving Time Set30 seconds–90 seconds, OFF
Default Settings OK To Reset?
—Yes/No
*1: The setting menu is available only for models with“keyless access with push-button start system”.
*2: The setting can only be changed for the“keyless access”entry function. For details, refer to“Door unlock selection function”F2-17.
*3: For Outback only
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!Screen Settings
After entering the“Screen Settings”menu,
select one of the following menus.
!Welcome Screen
The welcome screen can be activated or
deactivated. Select“On (with Sound)”to
activate the screen and sound. Select“On
(without Sound)”to activate the screen
and deactivate the sound. Select“Off”to
deactivate the screen.
!Good-bye Screen
The Good-bye screen can be activated or
deactivated. Select“On”to activate the
screen. Select“Off”to deactivate the
screen.
!Gauge Initial Movement
The movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that occurs when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate. Select“Off”to
deactivate.
!Gear Position Indicator Settings
(MT models)
The gear position indicator light can be
activated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate. Select“Off”to deactivate.!Units
You can select the displayed units of the
distance, vehicle speed and volume.
Operate the“
”or“”switch on the
steering wheel to display the preferred
units. Then pull the“
/SET”switch to
select the displayed units.
!Languages
Operate the“
”or“”switch on the
steering wheel to display the preferred
language. Then pull the“
/SET”switch to
select the displayed language.
!Combination Meter Illumination (if
equipped)
After entering the“Combination Meter
Illumination”menu, select the following
menu.
!Meter Ring Illumination
The illumination of the combination meter
rings can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate the illumination.
Select“Off”to deactivate the illumination.
!EyeSight (models with EyeSight
system)
NOTE
For models with the EyeSight system,
refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.After entering the“EyeSight”menu, select
one of the following menus.
!Warning Volume
The volume of the warning buzzer that
sounds when the EyeSight system is in
use can be set in 3 stages (“Max”,“Mid”
and“Min”).
!Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound
When adaptive cruise control is used, the
buzzer that sounds under any of the
following conditions can be activated or
deactivated.
.A vehicle is detected in front
.Detection is not possible
Select“On”to activate the buzzer. Select
“Off”to deactivate the buzzer.
!Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor
Function
When adaptive cruise control is used, the
buzzer that sounds if a vehicle in front has
started can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate the buzzer. Select
“Off”to deactivate the buzzer.
!Vehicle Icon
The vehicle icon indication can be acti-
vated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate. Select“Off”to deactivate.
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
!BSD/RCTA (if equipped)
After entering the“BSD/RCTA”menu,
select the“Warning Volume”menu. You
can set the volume of the warning buzzer
that sounds when the function of the
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) has been
activated. You can select“Max”,“Mid”or
“Min”.
!Vehicle Setting
After entering the“Vehicle Setting”menu,
select one of the following menus.
!Keyless Entry System
After entering the“Keyless Entry System”
menu, select one of the following menus.
.Audible Signal (models with“key-
less access with push-button start
system”):
The audible signal can be activated or
deactivated. Select“On”to activate. Se-
lect“Off”to deactivate.
.Hazard Warning Flasher (all mod-
els):
The hazard warning flasher operation can
be activated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate. Select“Off”to deactivate..Driver Door Unlock (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”):
The door unlock selection function is
available for the“keyless access”entry
function. For details, refer to“Door unlock
selection function”F2-17. On this setting
menu, the door unlock selection function
for the driver’s door can be customized.
Select“Driver Door Only”to set as
“Operational”. Select“All”to set as“Non-
operational”.
.Rear Gate Unlock (Outback with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”):
The door unlock selection function is
available for the“keyless access”entry
function. For details, refer to“Door unlock
selection function”F2-17. On this setting
menu, the door unlock selection function
for the rear gate can be customized.
Select“Rear Gate Only”to set as“Opera-
tional”. Select“All”to set as“Non-opera-
tional”.
!Defogger
The defogger and deicer system can be
set for the continuous operation mode or
automatic shut-off mode. Select“Contin-
uous”to select the continuous operation
mode. Select“15 minutes”to select theautomatic shut-off mode.
!Interior Light
The setting for the period of time in which
the interior lights remain on (OFF delay
timer) after closing the doors and/or the
rear gate can be set or customized. Select
the preferred seconds to customize the
operation period. Select“Off”to deactivate
the OFF delay timer.
!Auto Headlights
.Light Sensitivity:
The operational sensitivity of the auto on/
off headlights can be set. You can select
“Max”,“Mid”,“Low”or“Min”.
.Wiper Link:
The automatic headlight turn on function
that is linked with the wiper operation can
be activated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate. Select“Off”to deactivate.
!Welcome Lighting
After entering the“Welcome Lighting”
menu, select either of the following me-
nus.
.Approaching Time Set:
The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on when
approaching the vehicle can be set or
customized. Select the preferred seconds
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
&Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
”position:
The headlights are all off.
“
”position:
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
“
”position:
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on.“
”position: auto on/off headlights
When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights areautomatically
on or offdepending on the level of the
ambient light.
The light sensitivity of the auto on/off
headlights can be changed by operating
the multi information display. For details,
refer to“Auto Headlights”F3-42. Also, the
setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.
Automatic headlight turn on function
that is linked with wiper operation:
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by operating the multi in-
formation display. For details, refer to
“Auto Headlights”F3-42. Also, the setting
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.!Welcome lighting function
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
.The light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position
.It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlights
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors (for Outback, including the rear
gate) by using the remote keyless entry
system.
The low beam headlights will remain
illuminated for 30 seconds
*1and then turn
off. However, if any of the following
operations is done, the low beam head-
lights will turn off.
.The doors are locked.
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position.
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When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
.Thepush-buttonignitionswitchis
turned to the“OFF”status (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)
.The key is pulled out from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
The low beam headlights will turn off
under any of the following conditions.
.3 minutes have passed since the low
beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
.30 seconds have passed since the
door is opened and closed.
*1
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.
*1: The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealerfor details. Also, you can change the setting by
operating the multi information display. For
details, refer to“Welcome Lighting”F3-42
.For models with the genuine SUBARU naviga-
tion system, you can change the setting by
using the navigation system. For details, refer to
the Owner’s Manual supplement for the naviga-
tion system.
!Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights
The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
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Control switch (type B)
1) Models without outside mirror defogger
2) Models with outside mirror defogger
To activate the defogger and deicer
system, press the control switch. The rear
window defogger, outside mirror defogger
and windshield wiper deicer are activated
simultaneously. The indicator light on the
control switch illuminates while the defog-
ger and deicer system is activated.
To turn them off, press the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the“ACC”or“LOCK”/
“OFF”position.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and outside
mirrors have been cleared and the wind-shield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, press the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to press the control switch to
turn them on again.
It is possible to set the defogger and
deicer system for the continuous opera-
tion mode by operating the multi informa-
tion display. For details, refer to“Defog-
ger”F3-42.
CAUTION
.To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.
.Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface
of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed
on the window.
NOTE
.Turn on the defogger and deicer
system if the wipers are frozen to the
windshield.
.If the windshield is covered withsnow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effec-
tively.
.While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the vehicle speed remains at
9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper deicer
automatically stops operating, though
the rear window defogger and outside
mirror defogger maintain continuous
operation in this condition.
.While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the battery voltage drops
below the permissible level, continu-
ous operation of the defogger and
deicer system is canceled and the
system stops operating.
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Instruments and controls/Mirrors
Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.
&Inside mirror (without auto-
dimming function) (if
equipped)
The mirror has a day and night position.
Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror
toward you for the night position. Push it
away for the day position. The night
position reduces glare from headlights.
&Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass with HomeLink
®(if
equipped)
1) HomeLink®button 1
2) HomeLink®button 2
3) LED
4) HomeLink
®button 3
5) Sensor
6) Automatic dimming on/off button
7) Compass display button
8) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare
coming from headlights of vehicles behind
you. It also contains a built-in compass
and HomeLink
®wireless control system.
.By pressing the automatic dimming on/
off button, the automatic dimming function
is toggled on or off. When the automaticdimming function is on, the LED indicator
will illuminate.
Even with the mirror in the automatic
dimming mode, the mirror surface turns
bright if the transmission is shifted into
reverse. This is to ensure good rearward
visibility during reversing.
.By pressing the compass display but-
ton, the compass display is toggled on or
off. When the compass is on, an illumi-
nated compass reading will appear in the
upper right corner of the mirror.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror
housing and damage the mirror.
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!Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on
both the front and back sides. During
nighttime driving, these sensors detect
distracting glare from vehicle headlights
behind you and automatically dim the
mirror to eliminate glare and preserve
your vision. For this reason, use care not
to cover the sensors with stickers, or other
similar items. Periodically wipe the sen-
sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton
cloth or an applicator.!Compass zone adjustmentCompass calibration zones
1. Refer to the“Compass calibration
zones”map shown above to verify that
the compass zone setting is correct for
your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the compass display
button for 3 seconds until the zone
selection comes up (a number will be
displayed in the mirror compass window).
3. Press the compass display button
repeatedly until the correct zone setting
for your location is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 5 seconds will
exit the zone setting mode.!Compass calibration
1. If a“C”is displayed in the compass
window, the compass needs to be cali-
brated.
2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less until the display reads a
direction.
3. You can also calibrate the compass by
driving your vehicle on your everyday
routine. The compass will be calibrated
once it has tracked a complete circle.
4. To recalibrate your compass, push and
hold the compass display button for 9
seconds until a“C”appears in the
compass window.
5. Calibrate the compass according to
step 2 or step 3.
!HomeLink
®Wireless Control Sys-
tem
The HomeLink
®Wireless Control System
can be used to activate remote control
devices such as gate operators, garage
door openers, door locks, home lighting
and security systems.
There are three HomeLink
®buttons on the
mirror, each of which can be programmed
for operation of one desired device. For
details on the device types which can be
operated by this system, consult the
HomeLink
®website at:
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