instrument panel SUBARU OUTBACK 2020 Getting Started Guide

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

Opening the Rear Gate
Press the rear gate opener button to unlock
and open the rear gate (or also unlock all
doors depending on the setting). Two chirps
will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Hands-free Power Rear Gate
The Hands-free Power Rear Gate function
uses the Subaru emblem to open the rear gate
when you have your hands full.
To open the rear gate using the hands-free
method, perform the following steps:
1. When the ignition switch is in the OFFposition, carry the access key fob with you.
2. Hold your hand over the Subaru emblem without touching it until a chirp sounds.
3. Immediately after the chirp sounds, move your hand away.
4. The rear gate will open automatically.
This function can be turned ON/OFF by
pressing the Hands-free Power Rear Gate
ON/OFF switch on the instrument panel.
ENTRY AND EXIT
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1Power Windows (p. 16)
2 Power Exterior Mirrors (p. 13)
3 Instrument Panel Switches (p. 27)
4 I Switch (p. 25)
5 Audio Controls (p. 24)
6 Light Controls (p. 25)
7 Combination Meter (p. 29)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
8

8Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control (p. 24)
9 Center Information Display (CID)
10 Windshield Wipers (p. 26)
11 SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia Touchscreen (p. 52)
12 CVT Select Lever (p. 31)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
9

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
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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I SWITCH
Used to view important messages when red "i"
appears in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD). Pull and hold this switch to access the
important messages. Pull the arrows to move
up or down through the messages.
LIGHT CONTROLS
1AUTO: If equipped, rotate the end of the
lever to automatically turn your headlights
on or off, depending on the level of
outside light.
2 Daytime Running Lights: Rotate the end
of the lever to turn on the instrument
panel lights, parking lights, side marker
lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
3 Headlights: Rotate the end of the lever to
turn on the headlights, instrument panel lights, parking lights, side marker lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights.
4 High Beams: Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. Pull the
lever back to center to return to low beam. If equipped, this also activates the High
Beam Assist (HBA) system.
5 Fog Lights: If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights.
Illumination Brightness
While the light switch is on, rotating the dial on the instrument panel
upward will make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully
rotated upward (dots aligned), the instrument panel illumination
stays at full brightness. Rotating the dial downward dims the
instrument panel illumination.
For map equipped vehicles this setting also affects the day/night
view and illumination level.
CONTROLS
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REAR WINDOW WIPER
Rotate the end of the lever up one position for
intermittent, or two positions for continuous
wipe.
When the lever in is the intermittent position,
the wiper operates at intervals corresponding
with vehicle speed. When you move the select
lever to the “R” position, the wiper will switch
to continuous operation. It will return to
intermittent when you move the select lever
out of “R”.
Rotate the dial up from the continuous wipe position or down from the ON position to
spray washer fluid. The washer will spray until you release the dial, then return to the
previous position and resume continue operation.
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES(LOWER LEFT)
The instrument panel contains these switches:
1 Power rear gate release switch (p. 42)
2 Illumination Brightness (p. 25)
3
Hands-free power rear gate off switch (p.6)
CONTROLS
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TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition Switch(if equipped)
To stop the engine:
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
DRIVERFOCUS
The DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System monitors possible cases when the driver is
not paying attention to the forward direction, and also recognizes individual users. This
system warns the driver of inattentive, drowsy driving, and can support safe and
comfortable driving by automatically retrieving the following settings.
• Driver Position
• Climate control setting
• Combination Meter Display Settings and other display settings in the instrument panel
Refer to the EyeSight Guide or Owner’s Manual for further information on this system.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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POWER REAR GATE (PRG)(if equipped)
Power Rear Gate Button
Briefly press and release the button on the
instrument panel to automatically open or
close the rear gate. Two chirps will sound and
the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. If
you briefly press the button while it is closing,
it will open. If you briefly press the button while
it is opening, it will pause. Press the button
again to close the rear gate. If you attempt to
open the power rear gate with the doors locked, three rapid beeps will sound.
The operation is the same using the power rear gate button on the access key fob or
transmitter.
From the Rear of the Vehicle
To open the rear gate, unlock your Subaru or have
your access key fob with you. Then, briefly press the
button on the underside trim near the license plate.
The rear gate will automatically open. If you briefly
press the button while the gate is opening, it will
pause. Press the button again to close the rear gate.
To close the rear gate, briefly press the power rear
gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate. If you
press the button again, the rear gate will open.
Power Rear Gate Lock
With the rear gate open, press the lock button on the
inside edge of the rear gate. All doors, the rear gate
and the fuel lid will lock, and the rear gate will close.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
42

G
GAUGES . . . . . . . . . . ........29
GENERAL Connect to Home Wi-Fi . . ......100
Performing Software Updates . . . . 101
H
HOME SCREEN ICONS . . ........58
HOOD PROP . . . . . . . . ........46
HOW TO CREATE A PROFILE Retrieving a Driver Profile .......62
I
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . 2
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Subaru Roadside Assistance . . . . . . 3
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and
Security . . . . . . . . . . ........3
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES . . . 27
I SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
Locking Using Door Handles ......5
Locking Using the Rear Gate ......7
Opening the Rear Gate . ........6
Unlock Using Door Handles .......5
KEYLESS ENTRY Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking . . 4
L
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . . .........41
LIGHT CONTROLS Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 25
Illumination Brightness . ........25 M
MAKING A CALL . . . ...........69
MAPS/NAVIGATION Checking for Updates . . . ......104
Updating Over-the-Air . . . . . . . . 105
Updating Using Your PC/MAC . . . . 105
MAP UPDATES . . . . . . ........123
MEDIA Aux Input .................68
Bluetooth
®................68
CD ....................68
USB / iPod . . . . . . ..........68
MYSUBARU Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 76
MYSUBARU, MAKING OWNERSHIP EASY ...................79
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . ......49
O
OVERHEAD PANEL ............28
OVERVIEW . . ..............110
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
Screen Layout . . . . . . . . ......52
Various Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
PHONE . . . . . . .............103
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power Folding Mirrors . . . . . ....13
POWER MOONROOF Opening/Closing the Moonroof . . . . 16
Tilting the Moonroof . . . . ......16
POWER REAR GATE (PRG) From the Rear of the Vehicle . . . . . 42
Memory Height . . . . . . . ......43
INDEX
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