2021 SUBARU OUTBACK Getting Started Guide

The Hands-free Power Rear Gate
function can be turned ON/OFF
by pressing the Hands-free
Power Rear Gate OFF button on
the instrument panel. It may be
helpful to turn this function off
when washing your Outback or
attaching a trailer or carrier.
The Power Rear Gate also
comes equipped with a memory
height function, allowing you to
set the where the Power Rear
Gate stops when it opens. For
step by step instructions on
setting the memory height, please refer to page 128.
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1Power Windows (p. 24)
2Power Exterior Mirrors (p. 21)
3Instrument Panel Switches (p. 35)
4I Switch (p. 36)
5Audio Controls (p. 35)
6Light Controls (p. 37)
7Combination Meter (p. 41)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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8Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control (p. 36)
9Center Information Display (CID) (p. 66)
10Windshield Wipers (p. 38)
11SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia Touchscreen (p. 65)
12CVT Select Lever (p. 43)
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SEATING
Manual Seats
1Forward/Backward:Pull
the lever below the seat up
and slide the seat forward or
backward. Release the lever
and make sure the seat is
locked into place.
2Seat Height (Driver’s Seat):
Pulling up or pushing down
on the lever will raise or
lower the seat cushion.
3Recline Seatback:Pull the
lever up to adjust the
seatback. Release the lever
and make sure the seatback
is locked into place.
Manual Seat Levers
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Power Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
1Seat Position:Moving the
switch forward or backward
will adjust the seat in that
direction. Pulling up or
pushing down on the back of
the switch will adjust the
seat height up or down.
Pulling up or pushing down
on the front of the switch will
adjust the angle of the seat
cushion.
2Recline Seatback:Moving
the top of the switch forward
or backward will adjust the
angle of the seatback.
3Lumbar Support:Pressing
the front of the switch will
increase support. Pressing
the rear of the switch will
decrease support.
4Thigh Extension (if
equipped):Pull up on the
lever below the seat cushion
to adjust the length.
Power Seat Controls
Thigh Extension
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Head Restraint Adjustment
Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. To lower the head restraint,
push it down while pressing the
release button on the top of the
seatback. Each head restraint
should be adjusted so that the
center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the
occupant’s ears.
The angle of the front head
restraints can be adjusted by
tilting them forward. You will hear
a click when the restraint locks in
place. Pulling the head restraint
as far forward as it will go allows it
to return to the fully upright position.
Seatbelt Adjuster
To keep yourself comfortable and
safe, always position the seatbelt
adjuster so the shoulder belt
passes over the middle of your
shoulder without touching your
neck. Press and hold the top of
the adjuster and slide it up or
down. Release the adjuster and
make sure it is locked in place.
Release Button and Head Restraint Adjustment
Seatbelt Adjustment Tab
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TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
You can adjust both the height
and lengthwise position of the
steering wheel. Pull the lever on
the side of the steering column
down firmly to unlock, then adjust
the position of the steering wheel.
Push the lever firmly back up to
lock the steering column in place.
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS
The power mirror knob works with the ignition
in the “ON” or “ACC” position. Turn the knob
to “L” (left side) or “R” (right side) to select a
mirror. Push the knob in the direction you want
to move the mirror. Turn the knob back to the
center position when finished.
Steering Column Unlock
Power Mirror Knob
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Power Folding Mirrors(if equipped)
The Power Folding Mirrors make it easy to
protect your exterior mirrors when your Subaru
is parked or being washed in an automated
car wash. Press the switch to fold the exterior
mirrors and press again to unfold. The switch
works with the ignition in the “ON” or “ACC”
positions or for about 45 seconds after
shutting off the vehicle.
NOTE: Always ensure the mirrors are
unfolded before driving.
If equipped, the power folding mirrors can also
be set to automatically fold in and out. On the
Center Information Display, select "Settings",
then "Car". Select "Door Mirror Setting" to
turn on or off the Auto Electric Folding
function.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
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