2020 SUBARU OUTBACK Getting Started Guide

This will allow you to select “Auto Electric
Folding” to fold the mirrors when entering and
exiting the vehicle.
It will also allow “Reverse Tilt” to have the right
hand mirror tilt down when the vehicle is put
into reverse.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
When driving at night, the auto-dimming function
senses brightness from vehicle headlights behind you
and automatically dims to reduce glare. Pressing the
switch will turn this function on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch will illuminate when the
function is on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace up to three hand-held radio
frequency remotes used to activate devices, such as
garage door openers, gate openers, entry door locks,
security systems and home lighting. Please see the
Owner’s Manual for programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
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POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window, partially press or pull up
the corresponding switch and hold. The front windows
have a one-touch auto up/down function. The rear
windows may also have auto up/down function. Fully
press down or pull up and release to automatically
open or close the window.
POWER MOONROOF
You can tilt and slide the moonroof.
Tilting the Moonroof
Push up and momentarily hold the moonroof
switch to tilt the moonroof.
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
1.Opening: With the moon roof in the fully
closed position slide the switch rearward
and release to open the moonroof. It will
stop slightly before the fully-open position
to reduce wind noise. Slide the switch
rearward again and release to fully open it.
2. Closing: Slide the switch forward and
release to close the moonroof.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate Control
You can set separate temperatures for the
driver and front passenger. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically
make the adjustments for you while you
control the fan speed or let the system have
full control in the Full Auto mode. At any time,
you can manually take control of the climate
settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode1 On/Off Button: This button turns the
climate control on and off.
2 Temperature Control Buttons: Push the
red arrow up button to increase the
temperature or blue arrow down button to
decrease the temperature. The
temperature will appear on the screen.
You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and passenger’s
side. You can also select the temperature on the screen to adjust via touch screen
using the arrows or by sliding the setting bars.
3 Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then, press
the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger will also
activate.
4 Defroster Button: This button will turn on the front defroster. It also turns on the
climate control system if it is off.
5 Customizable Button: This button can be customized to be one of four different
modes: A/C, Max A/C, Auto or Recirculation. This is done through the “Settings” icon
by selecting “General” and then “Climate Control”.
6 Climate Control Button: This button will show another screen that allows you to
control fan speed, air flow, Max A/C, auto and recirculation modes.
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7Fan Speed Button: Push the “Fan Up”
button to increase fan speed or “Fan
Down” button to decrease fan speed on
the main screen. You can also touch the
Climate Control Button to open the
climate control window so you to adjust
fan speed. The fan speed can be
adjusted from 1 to 7.
8 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for
quickest cooling.
9 Automatic Control Button: This system
automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO”
to activate automatic control of
everything except the fan speed. Press a
second time for “Full Auto” mode to allow
the system to control the fan speed as
well.
10 Recirculated/Outside Air Button: Press
this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
11 Airflow Mode Selection Buttons: Press the button to select the desired airflow
mode. The selected mode air flow is shown on the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
VentilationInstrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
Bi-Level Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-Defrost Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side
outlets of the instrument panel
Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
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12Driver’s Climate Button: Touching this
button will bring up another window that
will allow you to adjust the air
temperature, turn the heated/cooled
seats on or off and allow you to SYNC
(15) the passenger’s side air temp with
the driver’s temperature.
NOTE: The temperature bar only adjusts
the air temperature, it does not adjust the
seat temperature.
13 Driver Heated Seat Button: Pushing this
button will turn the heated driver seat on
High. Pushing it a second time will turn it
on Medium, third push for Low and fourth
time to turn Off.
14 Driver Vented Seat Button: Pushing this
button will turn the vented driver seat on
High. Pushing it a second time will turn it
on Medium, third push for Low and fourth
time to turn Off.
15 SYNC Button: Press the button to synchronize the driver’s and passenger’s
temperatures to the driver’s temperature control dial. This will make the Driver control
the master temperature control.
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16Passengers’s Climate Button: Touching
this button will bring up another window
that will allow you to adjust the
temperature, turn the heated/cooled
seats on or off and allow you to SYNC
(15) the passenger’s side temp with the
driver’s temperature.
17 Passenger Heated Seat Button:
Pushing this button will turn the
passenger heated seat on High. Pushing
it a second time will turn it on Medium,
third push for Low and fourth time to turn
Off.
18 Passenger Vented Seat Button:
Pushing this button will turn the
passenger vented seat on High. Pushing
it a second time will turn it on Medium,
third push for Low and fourth time to turn
Off.
Auto Mode
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the climate control display.
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control arrows. Another method would be to touch the climate control button, then use the touch buttons or slide bar to
adjust the temperature.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, front
defroster, “SYNC”, or the temperature buttons, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off, the
"Auto" will display in the screen button. You can then manually control the system as
desired. Press the “AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode if the
customizable button is programmed to “Auto”.
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Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate Control System
This is the Dual 7 inch display. The climate
control buttons will be on the bottom display
and will be similar to the 11.6 inch display.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature
using the Starlink Safety and Security features through the
MySubaruapp (subscription required). Please refer to STARLINK
owner's manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this
feature.
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Ventilated Seats(if equipped)
Press the ventilated seat button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
switch, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Blue indicators will illuminate indicating the
level.
Heated Seats
Press the front seat heater button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
button, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Yellow indicators will illuminate indicating
the level.
Rear Seat Heater (if equipped)
Press the rear seat heater switch located on
the rear of the center console. There is a
button for each of the seats. Each time you
press the switch, the mode will change as
follows: High, Low, Off. Yellow indicators will
illuminate indicating the level.
Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
To activate, pull the heated steering wheel switch
while the ignition is “ON”. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate. To deactivate, pull the switch
again. The heater will stay on for approximately 30
minutes.
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