2022 SUBARU OUTBACK climate settings

Select the Set Temperature Indicator to display the temperature control screen. On this
screen, you can adjust the temperature using the red and blue arrow buttons or the
temperature control slider bar. The temperature displays at the top of the screen.
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate Control
The climate control system is equipped with
convenient and customizable features. In
automatic control mode, set your desired
temperature and let the system make the
adjustments for you. At any time, you can
manually take control of the climate settings.
You can also set separate temperatures for the
driver and front passenger.
1Climate Control On/Off Button:This
button turns the climate control on and
off.
2
Temperature Control Buttons:Push the
red arrow button to increase the
temperature or the blue arrow button
to decrease the temperature. The
temperature appears on the screen.
You can also adjust the setting via
touchscreen by selecting the temperature displayed on the screen and using the arrows
or sliding the temperature control bar. You can set separate temperatures for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
26

3Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the rear window defogger.
If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will also activate.
It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then,
press the button again to turn it off. You can customize this function for continuous
operation through the STARLINK
®touchscreen by selecting “Settings”, then “Car”.
4Defroster Button:This button turns on the front defroster. It also turns on the climate
control system if it is off.
NOTE: When the defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor operates to
defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner button
may not illuminate.
5Customizable Button:This button can be customized to be one of four different
modes: A/C, Max A/C, Auto or Recirculation. On the Home Screen, select "Settings",
"General", and then "Climate Control" to customize.
6Climate Control Mode Indicator:Select the Climate Control Mode Indicator to
control fan speed, air flow, Max A/C, auto and recirculation modes.
7Fan Speed Button:
On the main screen,
push the “Fan Up” button to increase fan
speed or “Fan Down” button to decrease
fan speed . You can also select the Climate
Control Mode Indicator to open the climate
control window and adjust fan speed by
selecting (or dragging the setting to) your
preferred speed from 1 to 7.
8MAX A/C Button:Press this button for
quickest cooling.
9Automatic Control Button:
Select the
"AUTO" button to activate full auto mode.
"FULL AUTO" displays on the button and
Climate Control Indicator. When full auto
mode is activated, the fan speed, airflow
distribution, and air conditioner compressor
operation are automatically controlled.
10Air Inlet Selection Button:Select this
button to activate recirculation mode and
recirculate the interior air inside the vehicle.
Recirculation mode is helpful when driving
on a dusty road or when you want cooling performance to increase. Select the button again
to return to outside air circulation mode and allow outside air to be drawn into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
11Airflow Mode Selection Buttons:Press the button to select the desired airflow
mode. The selected mode air flow mode is shown on the display.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
27

Screen Layout
1Status Bar:The very top of the screen,
which shows the outside temperature
and clock. Tap on the clock display to
adjust the time and other clock settings.
2Information Bar:Displays the radio
station or music track you're listening to
or several other screens of information,
including X-MODE
®. If you select the
arrows on the right or left, you can scroll
through the information programmed to
display there, customized through the
“Settings” menu.
3Home Screen:The main part of the
display where maps, phone features,
Apps and car information is accessed.
4Home Buttons:Provide shortcuts to
frequently used screens:
• Car Settings icon — Allows you to
adjust a number of vehicle settings,
even while driving
• Auto Start–Stop button — Allows you
activate or deactivate Auto Start-Stop
• Home Button — Returns you to the
home screen
• Driver Profile Button — Allows you to create or edit driver profiles
5Climate Control:The bottom portion of the screen contains all the settings for
climate control, including heated/vented seats. You can adjust the fan speed or
airflow mode simply by selecting this area.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
67

BUTTONS
1Power/Volume/Mute Control:Press the
power/volume/mute control knob to turn
on the audio and rotate the knob to
control the volume. Press the knob again
to mute the audio. The volume will stay
muted even after an ignition cycle.
Press and hold the knob to turn the
Center Information Display (CID) on or off.
When the CID is off, you can still touch
the bottom of the screen to adjust the
climate control. The CID will turn off again
after you change the climate settings.
2Tune:Rotate the knob to change the
channels.
3Car Settings:Press to display the Car
Settings menu.
4Auto Start-Stop:Press to activate or deactivate Auto Start-Stop.
5Home:Press to return to the Home screen.
6Driver Profile:Press to display, set up, or edit driver profiles.
Controlling the Volume
Adjusting the Volume:Turn the “VOLUME” knob to adjust the volume. The volume stays
at your set level even after an ignition cycle.
Muting the Volume:Press and release the knob once to turn on or mute the audio.
Turning the System Off:Press and hold the knob for about three seconds and select
“OK” when the message appears to turn the system off. The system remains off after an
ignition cycle. Press and hold the knob to turn it back on.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
68

DRIVERFOCUS®OVERVIEW(if equipped)
Your Subaru features DriverFocus®, a state-of-the-art system that
helps reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced
drivers.
Working with our award-winning EyeSight
®Driver Assist
Technology, DriverFocus®is like having an attentive co-pilot along
for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes
distracted or drowsy. For added convenience, DriverFocus
®can
also recognize up to five drivers and remember their preferences,
such as seat position, climate settings, and outside mirror positions.
For more information, please refer to the video linked in the QR code and to “Driver
Monitoring System” in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVERFOCUS®COMPONENTS
Camera
DriverFocus®uses a near-infrared camera to
focus on the driver’s eyes and head positions.
DRIVERFOCUS DISTRACTION MITIGATION SYSTEM
116

DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS
DriverFocus®detects when the driver is possibly not paying
attention or is becoming drowsy while driving. It works whether you
are a registered user or not. The system does not provide alerts
when the turn signals are operating or when the select lever is in the
“R” position.
When the system perceives the driver is not paying attention, the
“Keep Eyes on Road” warning will appear in the CMD along with
three rapid beeps.
When the system perceives drowsy driving, various warnings will
appear in the CMD along with beeps.
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE SETTINGS
You can take advantage of convenience settings by becoming a registered driver.
Preferences such as seat and side mirror memory settings, as well as some features in the
Center Information Display (CID) and climate control, are uniquely linked to you.
Registering a Driver
1. With the ignition on, select “Settings” in the
Center Information Display (CID).
2. In the tabs at the top of the screen, select
“Car”.
3. Select “Driver Monitoring System”.
4. From the Driver Monitoring System menu,
select “Register User” to add a new driver.
Up to five drivers can be registered.
5. Select an open space 1-5.
6. Adjust the seat and door mirrors to your
desired positions and select “Set”.
7. Face forward until you hear a beep.
NOTE: The system does not save images,
audio or video.
8. Input your name and choose from an
available icon.
9. Select “Set” to finish registration.
DRIVERFOCUS DISTRACTION MITIGATION SYSTEM
118

2.4L TURBO ENGINE ........... 60
2.5L ENGINE . . . . . . .......... 59
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 33
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . ...... 75
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . ........... 35
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . ....... 137
Cables . . . . . . . ..........137
Compatible Models ..........139
Connecting an Android Phone....138
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 139
Cables . . . . . . . ..........139
Compatible Models ..........141
Connecting an iPhone . . . .....140
AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 34
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . . . . . . 44
B
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 113
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) . . . . . 113
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross
Traffic Alert OFF . . . . ........114
Lane Change Assist (LCA)......113
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . 113
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . ....... 131
Pairing an Android Device . . . . . . 131
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 134
BUTTONS . . . . ............. 68
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 68
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . ...... 56
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE ..... 23
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......... 53
CLIMATE CONTROL........... 25
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heated Seats . .............31
Heated Steering Wheel . .......32
Rear Heated Seats...........32
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CLOCK . . ................. 99
COMBINATION METER .......... 40
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE ..... 77
Retrieving a Driver Profile.......80
D
DRIVERFOCUS
®COMPONENTS . . . 116
Camera . ................116
Center Information Display (CID) . . 117
Combination Meter Display (CMD). . 117
DRIVERFOCUS®OVERVIEW..... 116
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . . 120
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS ............... 118
Deleting a Driver . . ..........119
Recognizing a Driver.........119
Registering a Driver . . . . . . . . . . 118
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . ....... 43
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode..43
Paddle Shift Control Switches.....43
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS . . 118
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . . 46
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . ......47
ENGINE OIL . . .............. 61
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY......... 61
ENROLLMENT . . . . . . ......... 93
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER . . ..... 123
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 100
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM) . . . . . . . ........... 109
INDEX
165