climate control SUBARU LEGACY 2021 Getting Started Guide

PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES....... 5
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY..... 6
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU............. 7
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY............ 8
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH
BUTTON START.............10
INSTRUMENT PANEL........12
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................14
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN...................17
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 17
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........19
POWER WINDOWS..........20
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE . 21
POWER MOONROOF........21
CLIMATE CONTROL..........22
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 29
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............30AUDIO CONTROLS...........30
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL..................31
I SWITCH...................31
LIGHT CONTROLS...........32
TURN SIGNALS.............33
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........33
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........34
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......35
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................35
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........36
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................36
STARTING THE VEHICLE......36
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......37
AUTO START–STOP..........39
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................42
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...44
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............45
FUEL......................45
FUEL CAPACITY.............45
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLIMATE CONTROL
Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate Control
The climate control buttons appear on the lower portion of the bottom display and are
similar to the 11.6 inch display.
1Climate Control On/Off Button
2Climate Control Mode Indicator
3Set Temperature Indicator4Customizable Icon
5Fan Speed Indicator
Select the Climate Control Mode Indicator to see the climate control screen. On this
screen you can adjust the climate control mode, airflow mode, and fan speed.
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Select the Set Temperature Indicator to adjust the temperature using the red and blue
arrow buttons or the slider bar. The temperature displays at the top of the screen.
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate Control
You can set separate temperatures for the driver
and front passenger. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically
make the adjustments for you. At any time, you
can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1On/Off Button:This button turns the
climate control on and off.
2Temperature Control Buttons:
Push the
red arrow up button to increase the
temperature or blue arrow down button to
decrease the temperature. The temperature
will appear on the screen. You can adjust
separate temperature settings for the
driver’s side and passenger’s side. You can
also select the temperature on the screen to
adjust via touch screen using the arrows or by sliding the setting bars.
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.
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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".
6Climate Control Button:Select the Climate Control Button to control fan speed, air
flow, Max A/C, auto and recirculation modes.
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 select the Climate
Control Button to open the climate control
window to adjust fan speed. The fan speed
can be adjusted from 1 to 7.
8MAX A/C Button:Press this button for
quickest cooling.
9Automatic 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.
10Recirculated/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.
11Airflow Mode Selection Buttons:Press the button to select the desired airflow
mode. The selected mode air flow mode is shown on the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
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ICON MODE FUNCTION
Bi-Level
Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-DefrostWindshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
DefrostWindshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode.
12Driver’s Climate Button:
Select the
Driver’s Climate Button to adjust the air
temperature, turn the heated/cooled seats
on or off, or to SYNC (15) the passenger’s
side air temp with the driver’s temperature.
NOTE: The temperature bar only adjusts
the air temperature, it does not adjust the
seat temperature.
13Driver Heated Seat Button:Select this
button to turn on the heated driver's seat.
Each time you press the button, the
mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Yellow indicators will illuminate
indicating the level.
14Driver Vented Seat Button:Select this
button to turn on the ventilated driver's
seat. Each time you press the switch, the
mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Blue indicators will illuminate
indicating the level.
15SYNC Button:Press the button to
synchronize the driver’s and passenger’s temperatures to the driver’s temperature
control dial. This will make the Driver control the master temperature control.
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16Passengers’s Climate Button:Select
the Passenger’s Climate Button to adjust
the air temperature, turn the
heated/cooled seats on or off, or to
SYNC (15) the passenger’s side air temp
with the driver’s temperature.
17Passenger Heated Seat Button:Select
this button to turn on the heated
passenger's seat. Each time you press
the button, the mode will change as
follows: High, Mid, Low, Off. Yellow
indicators will illuminate indicating the
level.
18Passenger Vented Seat Button:Select
this button to turn on the ventilated
passenger's seat. Each time you press
the switch, the mode will change as
follows: High, Mid, Low, Off. Blue
indicators will illuminate indicating the
level.
Auto Mode
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the climate
control display.
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control arrows, or select the
climate control button and use the touch buttons or slide bar to adjust the temperature.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, front
defroster, “SYNC”, or the temperature buttons, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off, the
"Auto" will display in the screen button. You can then manually control the system as
desired. Press the “AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
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Heated Seats(if equipped)
Select the driver/passenger climate button, then
select the front seat heater button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
button, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Yellow indicators will illuminate indicating
the level.
Ventilated Seats(if equipped)
Select the driver/passenger climate button, then
select the ventilated seat button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
switch, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Blue indicators will illuminate indicating the
level.
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Rear Heated Seats(if equipped)
There are separate heated seat
switches for each side on the rear
center console. Press the switch
to activate the heated seat. The
heating mode changes to High,
Low, and Off each time you press
the switch, and yellow indictors
illuminate indicating the level.
Heated Steering Wheel(if equipped)
To activate, pull the heated steering wheel switch with
the ignition in “ON” or “ACC”. The indicator light on
the switch will illuminate. To deactivate, pull the switch
again. The heater will stay on for approximately 30
minutes.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to your SUBARU STARLINK®Owner's Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions
for this feature.
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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. 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.
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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.
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