ESP SUBARU LEGACY 2021 Getting Started Guide

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PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...46
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......46
LATCH/ANCHOR............47
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......48
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK
RELEASE WITH SELF-
ILLUMINATING HANDLE......49
SPARE TIRE................49
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................50
2.5L ENGINE................51
2.4L TURBO ENGINE.........52
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......53
ENGINE OIL................53
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......53
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......54
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 54
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............54
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................57
BUTTONS..................59
TOUCHSCREEN.............60
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 61
VOICE RECOGNITION........62
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......64
REARRANGING ICONS.......65
ADDING SHORTCUTS........66
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . 68
HOW TO CREATE A PROFILE . . 68
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................72
MEDIA.....................74
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........75
MAKING A CALL.............76
RECEIVING A CALL..........77
TEXT MESSAGES............78
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................79
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................80
MYSUBARU................82
MAPS
MAPS OVERVIEW............83
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................84
ENROLLMENT..............85
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....86
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................86
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................87
SOUND....................88
PHONE....................89
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........90
CLOCK....................91
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......92
OPERATION................93
FUNCTIONS................93
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . 99
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM).....................101
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF..............102
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES
REAR-VISION CAMERA......103
FRONT VIEW MONITOR.....103
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA)...................104
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)...105
STEERING RESPONSIVE
HEADLIGHTS (SRH).........105
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB)....................106
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME
Congratulations on choosing a Subaru Legacy and welcome to the Subaru family!
Subaru is more than a car company™. We are committed to making the world a better
place, and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision to show love and respect to all people at
every interaction with Subaru. We believe in building lifelong relationships with our
customers, earning your trust and exceeding your expectations by providing customer
service with integrity and compassion.
This Getting Started Guide will introduce you to your new Subaru Legacy by providing
information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru as well as the
STARLINK
®and EyeSight®systems in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Getting Started Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manuals. We
strongly encourage you to review the vehicle, STARLINK®, and EyeSight®Owner’s
Manuals to ensure complete understanding.
As part of routine maintenance and continuous improvement, Subaru releases updates to
the firmware and software in your vehicle. Following the installation of these updates, the
screens and menus in your vehicle may differ from what appears in this guide.
For the most current information on firmware and software updates, please refer to
the “Owner’s Resources” in the following section or contact your Subaru Retailer.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. The Owner’s Manual
provides programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelinkhas a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window,
partially press down or pull up
and hold the corresponding
switch. The front windows have a
one-touch auto up/down
function, and the rear windows
may also have auto up/down
function, if equipped. Fully press
down or pull up and release to
automatically open or close a
one-touch window.
Power Window Switches
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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SI-DRIVE(if equipped)
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) has
2 modes: Intelligent (I) and Sport Sharp (S#).
Each mode is designed for different types of
driving:
Intelligent:
The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced
performance with greater fuel efficiency and
smooth driveability without stress. Power
delivery is moderate during acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency.
Sport Sharp:
The Sport Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating level of engine performance and control.
The throttle becomes more responsive regardless of the engine speed. Delivering
maximum driving enjoyment, this mode is ideal for driving on twisting roads and for
merging or overtaking other vehicles on the freeway with confidence.
SI-Drive Switches
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW
Your Subaru features a variety of safety
systems that are the culmination of everything
Subaru Engineers know about safety. These
systems are referred to as “Driver Assist
Technologies” and add confidence to every
trip you and your passengers take. Working
together, these systems provide enhanced
awareness, safety, and convenience in front,
to the sides, and behind your Subaru. Subaru
Driver Assist Technologies include:
• EyeSight
®Driver Assist Technology
• Rear-Vision Camera
• Pre-Collision Braking
• Front View Monitor
• Blind-Spot Detection (BSD)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Lane Departure Prevention
• Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
EYESIGHT
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Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
This system provides cruise control with the
ability to keep a safe distance from the car in
front of you. Using the EyeSight
®camera, the
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control function
identifies vehicles in front of you in the same
lane, and your vehicle follows the vehicle in
front (up to the maximum of your set speed).
While following, your vehicle will automatically
maintain a following distance that
corresponds to the speed of the vehicle in
front. The vehicle is capable of being
controlled at a speed between 0 mph and
approximately 90 mph.
You can turn the Advanced Adaptive Cruise
Control on or off using the Adaptive Cruise
Control On/Off button on the right side of the steering wheel (see page 99). Once the
system is turned on, a white Adaptive Cruise Control icon will be displayed on the
Combination Meter Display (CMD). When all the operational conditions are met, “READY”
appears underneath the Adaptive Cruise Control icon.
To set Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control, push down the “SET/–” switch on the right side
of the steering wheel. The CMD will indicate a target speed and the icon will turn green.
This speed can be adjusted up or down using the “RES/SET” switch (see page 99).
When a vehicle in front of you is identified, a Lead Vehicle icon will be displayed on the
Combination Meter Display (CMD). You can change the desired following distance from the
lead vehicle by pressing the “Increase Distance” or “Decrease Distance” buttons (see
page 99).
EYESIGHT
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BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR CROSS-
TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)(if equipped)
This system uses radar sensors mounted behind the rear bumper on the left and right
sides that warn you if another vehicle is sensed in your blind spots. These functions
provide additional awareness when changing lanes or driving in reverse.
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD)
This function senses if a vehicle is in your blind spot and provides a
visual warning (yellow light) in the corresponding side mirror frame.
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Lane Change Assist (LCA) works with Blind Spot Detection to
provide an additional level of warning if you attempt to change lanes
with a vehicle in your blind spot. LCA will rapidly flash the corresponding side mirror
indicator if you operate your turn signal when a vehicle is sensed in your blind spot.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
This function detects a vehicle approaching from
either side as you reverse and provides audible and
visual warnings. Warnings will appear in the upper
corner of the Rear-Vision Camera display and side
mirrors, and audible beeping will sound.
BSD/RCTA can be turned on or off in the
Center Information Display (CID):
1Select the “Car Settings” icon.
2
In the “Driving Assistance” menu, select
“BSD/RCTA” to turn the function on or off.
When this function is off, a yellow BSD/RCTA
OFF indicator will be displayed in Combination
Meter Display (CMD).
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2
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES
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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)
This function uses the EyeSight®cameras to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beam settings when an
oncoming vehicle is detected, enhancing safety for both you and
other drivers on the road.
To activate High Beam Assist, set the headlight control switch to the
“AUTO” position and push the headlight lever forward to the high beam position. The
green HBA indicator will illuminate on the Combination Meter Display (CMD). When vehicle
speed is above approximately 20 mph, HBA will automatically switch between high and
low beams. When the high beams are activated, the blue high beam indicator will be
displayed in the Combination Meter.
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS (SRH)
The Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) system aims the headlight beams in the
direction you are steering, improving visibility at corners and intersections when driving at
night. You can turn the SRH system on or off in the Center Information Display through the
“Car Settings” icon.
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES
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EYESIGHT®DISCLAIMER
EyeSight®is a driver assist technology which may not operate optimally under all driving
conditions. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System
effectiveness depends on many factors such as vehicle maintenance, weather and road
conditions. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operations and limitations.
The Pre-Collision Braking system is designed to provide automatic braking that either
prevents a collision or reduces the severity of a frontal impact.
The Pre-Collision Throttle Management system is designed to reduce acceleration and
minimize the severity of certain frontal impacts.
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control and Brake Light Recognition are designed to assist the
driver and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving.
Lane Centering function operates only when used in conjunction with Advanced Adaptive
Cruise Control.
Lane Departure Prevention operates only when the lane markings are visible, and system
effectiveness depends on many factors.
Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are systems
designed to assist the driver by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle during a
lane change or reversing and are not a substitute for safe and attentive driving.
The Reverse Automatic Braking System is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving.
System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as vehicle maintenance, weather
and road conditions. Always exercise caution and use vehicle mirrors and the Rear-Vision
Camera when backing up. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation
and limitations.
The Driver Focus Distraction Mitigation System is a driver recognition technology designed
to alert drivers if their attention to the road wavers or if the driver’s face appears to turn
away. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness
may be affected by articles of clothing worn on the head or face. See Owner’s Manual for
complete details on system operation and limitations.
EYESIGHT DISCLAIMER
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