2020 SUBARU OUTBACK ECU

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2PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
4 ENTRY AND EXIT
8 INSTRUMENT PANEL
10 GETTING COMFORTABLE
24 CONTROLS
29 GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS
30 OPERATING THE VEHICLE
38 REFUELING
39 PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
46 ENGINE COMPARTMENT
49 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
52 STARLINK OVERVIEW
58 STARLINK HOME
62 CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
66 MULTIMEDIA
69 PHONE
73 APPS
78 SUBARU STARLINK™ SAFETY AND SECURITY
81 MAPS(IF EQUIPPED)
100 SETTINGS AND UPDATES
110 APPENDIX: HOW TO
124 INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red “SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an emergency to speak with a SUBARU
STARLINK™ Customer Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the “Roadside Assistance” option in the
“MySubaru” menu on the multimedia system.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru. Coverage is automatic;
there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during
the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window. Please refer to
the Roadside Assistance guide in the owner's information kit for the details on this
coverage.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru Retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru Retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest Retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
*See your Retailer for details.
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Subaru is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Pressing this button will lock all doors, rear gate and fuel door and activate the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five rapid chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash.
• Pressing this button three times (within five seconds) will activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet
of your Subaru, the horn will sound once, and the hazard
warning flashers will flash three times.
2 Unlock/Disarm
• Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door and fuel door if set to do so in the Touchscreen.
• Pressing this button twice (within five seconds) will unlock all doors and rear gate.
• When you press this button, the interior lights will illuminate, if set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console
switch.
3 Rear Gate
• Pressing this button will unlock the rear gate.
• If equipped with a power rear gate, pressing and holding this button will open or close the rear gate.
4 Panic Alarm
• Pressing this button will sound the horn and flash the hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate.
Access Key Fob
Transmitter
ENTRY AND EXIT
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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.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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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.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency Assistance: Press the
red “SOS” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer Care
Advisor (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. Please refer to
the SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press
the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside
Assistance Provider (Subscription
required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. See p.
78 for more information.
3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: these lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
CONTROLS
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eBird
Exclusive to Subaru vehicles, the eBird app
tells you what birds are being seen near you in
real time. Based on a database of millions of
bird sightings, eBird acts as a “digital coach”
to finding the birds that are there right now.
Use the app to decide where to go based on
the distance to a great birding location and the
number of species being seen there. For
example, the app will tell you the nearest one
is 8 miles away and navigate you to the last place it was seen. Full-screen photos help you
confirm your sightings.
MYSUBARU
Whether you’re on the road or planning adventures, the MySubaru app makes loving every
part of owning your Subaru easy. Although the mobile app is great when you are on the go,
you can also visit www.MySubaru.com from your computer to access the same functions
and to aid in planning your trip before you leave.
You can download the MySubaru app from the Google Play Store or
the Apple App Store on your phone by searching MySubaru.
By creating an account, you can:
• Schedule service with a Preferred Subaru Retailer
• Get vehicle service reminders, recall alerts, and exclusivecoupons
• Track and record your service history
• Access resources like your owner’s manuals, how to videos and more
• Have access to SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and Security features (must have an active SUBARU STARLINK™ subscription)
• Get help from 24-hour roadside assistance (24-hour roadside is included in standard 3-year warranty, and after 3 years with a Concierge package)
APPS
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