light SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 6.G Owners Manual

Audio/Audio set
To clean a disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint-
free cloth that has been dampened with
water. Wipe in a straight line from the
center to the edge of the disc (not in
circles). Dry it with another soft, lint-free
cloth. Do not use a conventional record
cleaner or anti-static device.
!CD-R/RW discs
.CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not been
subject to the“finalizing process”(a
process that allows discs to be played
on a conventional CD player) cannot be
played.
.It may not be possible to play CD-R/
CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD
recorder or a personal computer because
of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on
the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on thelens of the unit.
.It may not be possible to play discs
recorded on a personal computer depend-
ing on the application settings and the
environment. Record with the correct
format. (For details, contact the appropri-
ate application manufacturers of the ap-
plications.)
.CD-R/CD-RW discs may be damaged
by direct exposure to sunlight, high tem-
peratures or other storage conditions. The
unit may be unable to play some damaged
discs.
.If you insert a CD-RW disc into the
player, playback will begin more slowly
than with a conventional CD or CD-R disc.
.Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW cannot
be played using the DDCD (Double
Density CD) system.
!USB memory device
.USB communication formats: USB
1.1/2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps)
.File formats: FAT 16/32
.Correspondence class: Mass storage
class
!iPod
The following iPod, iPod nano, iPod
classic, iPod touch and iPhone devices
can be used with this system.Made for
.iPod touch (5th generation)*
.iPod touch (4th generation)
.iPod touch (3rd generation)
.iPod touch (2nd generation)
.iPod touch (1st generation)
.iPod classic
.iPod nano (7th generation)*
.iPod nano (6th generation)*
.iPod nano (5th generation)
.iPod nano (4th generation)
.iPod nano (3rd generation)
.iPod nano (2nd generation)*
.iPod nano (1st generation)*
.iPhone 5s*
.iPhone 5c*
.iPhone 5*
.iPhone 4s
.iPhone 4
.iPhone 3GS
.iPhone 3G
.iPhone
*: iPod video not supported
Depending on differences between mod-
els or software versions etc., some mod-
els might be incompatible with this sys-
tem.
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&Basic information before use
WARNING
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, always apply the
parking brake for safety. Failure to
do so may result in loss of control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
.To prevent damaging the screen,
touch the screen keys with your
finger lightly.
.Wipe off fingerprints using a
glass cleaning cloth. Do not use
chemical cleaners to clean the
screen, as they may damage the
touch screen.!Touch screen gestures
Operations are performed by touching the touch screen directly with your finger.
Operation method Outline Main use
Touch
Quickly touch and release
once.Changing and selecting various
settings
Drag*
Touch the screen with your
finger, and move the screen
to the desired position.Scrolling the lists
Flick*
Quickly move the screen by
flicking with your finger.Scrolling the main screen page
*: The above operations may not be performed on all screens.
NOTEThere may be a delayed response to flick operation that are performed at high
altitudes.
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!Touch screen operation
This system is operated mainly by the
keys on the screen.
When a screen key is touched, a beep
sounds. You can set the beep sound.
Refer to“Unit settings”F5-19.
NOTE
.If the system does not respond to
touching a screen key, move your
finger away from the screen and touch
it again.
.Grayed-out screen keys cannot be
operated.
.The displayed image may become
darkerandmovingimagesmaybe
slightly distorted when the screen is
cold.
.In extremely cold conditions, the
screen may not be displayed correctly.
Also, the screen keys may be less
responsive than usual when pressed.
.When you look at the screen
through polarized material such as
polarized sunglasses, the screen may
be dark and difficult to see. If so, look at
the screen from different angles, adjust
the screen settings or take off your
sunglasses. Refer to“Unit settings”
F5-19.!Entering letters and numbers/list
screen operation
!Entering letters and numbers
When entering the Bluetooth device name
or PIN-code, or the phone number, letters
and numbers can be entered via the
screen.
Enter letters (example: In-Car-Device
setting)
No. Function
&1Enter the desired characters (alpha-
bet key mode).
&2Switch to the screen for characters.
&3Enter a space.
&4Confirm the characters/numbers en-
tered into the window.No. Function
&5Delete a character/number entered
into the window.
!List screen
Multimedia playlists (example: iPod play-
list)
No. Function
&1Select a category that wants to play
back.
&2Return to the playback display of
each mode.
&3Select to skip to the next or previous
page.
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!Display settings
Touch the
tab to set display.
Item Function
Day/Night
ModeThe“Auto”,“Day”or“Night”key
can be selected on the pop-up
screen.
When the“Auto”key is selected,
the screen changes to day or
night mode depending on the
position of the headlight switch.
BrightnessTouch“+”or“−”to adjust the
brightness.
NOTE
.When the screen is viewed through
polarized sunglasses, a rainbow pat-
tern may appear on the screen due to
optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disruptive, please operate thescreen without polarized sunglasses.
.If the screen is set to“Day”mode
with the headlight switch turned on,
this condition is memorized even with
the engine turned off.
!How to adjust the rear view
image
In the camera display, the brightness, tint,
color and black level of the screen can be
adjusted.
1. Depress the brake pedal fully and stop
the vehicle.
2. While the vehicle is stopped, set the
shift lever (MT models) or select lever
(CVT models) in the“R”position, and then
touch the display.
3. Touch the“Display Adjustment”key.
4. Touch the items to adjust the rear
camera screen.
Camera display
WARNING
When adjusting camera display
screen, make sure to depress the
brake pedal fully to avoid the vehicle
from moving. Failure to do so may
lead to a serious accident.
NOTE
The camera display can be accessed
when the rear camera monitor is dis-
played.
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Interior light......................................................... 6-2
Dome light.......................................................... 6-2
Map light............................................................. 6-2
Cargo area light (Outback)................................... 6-3
OFF delay timer.................................................. 6-4
Sun visors........................................................... 6-4Vanity mirror with light........................................ 6-5
Storage compartment......................................... 6-6Glove box........................................................... 6-6
Center console.................................................... 6-6
Overhead console............................................... 6-7
Pocket................................................................ 6-7
Cup holder........................................................... 6-8Front passenger’s cup holder.............................. 6-8
Rear passenger’s cup holder............................... 6-9
Bottle holders...................................................... 6-9
Accessory power outlets................................... 6-10
Ashtray (if equipped)......................................... 6-12
Coat hook........................................................... 6-13Shopping bag hook........................................... 6-14
Legacy.............................................................. 6-14
Outback............................................................ 6-14
Convenient grip (Outback)................................ 6-14
Floor mat............................................................ 6-15
Cargo area cover (Outback–if equipped)....... 6-16
Using the cover................................................. 6-16
To install the front cover.................................... 6-17
To remove the front cover.................................. 6-17
To remove the cover housing ............................. 6-17
Stowage of the cargo area cover........................ 6-18
To take out the stowed cover housing................ 6-19
To install the cover housing............................... 6-19
Convenient tie-down hooks (Outback)............. 6-19
Under-floor storage compartment.................... 6-20
Rear view camera.............................................. 6-21
How to use the rear view camera....................... 6-22
Viewing range on the screen.............................. 6-23
Help line............................................................ 6-24
Interior equipment
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Interior equipment/Interior light
Interior light
CAUTION
When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.
&Dome light
1) ON
2) DOOR
3) OFF
The dome light switch has the following
positions:
ON:The light remains on continuously.
OFF:The light remains off.DOOR:The dome light illuminates auto-
matically when any of the doors (for
Outback, including the rear gate) is
opened. Several seconds after all of the
doors (including the rear gate) are closed,
the dome light gradually turns off. For
details, refer to“OFF delay timer”F6-4.
&Map light
To turn on the map light, press the switch.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
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!Door interlock switch
Models with SUBARU STARLINK*
1) Door interlock switch
*: For details about the SUBARU STARLINK
(U.S.-spec. models only, if equipped), refer to
the Owner’s Manual supplement for the
SUBARU STARLINK.
Models without SUBARU STARLINK
1) Door interlock switch
The door interlock switch has the following
positions.
OFF:The map lights do not illuminate
automatically in conjunction with a door
opening. But, the lights can be turned on
manually by pressing the map light
switches.
DOOR:The map lights illuminate auto-
matically when any of the doors (other
than the rear gate or trunk lid) is opened
even while the map light switches are in
the OFF position. Several seconds after
all of the doors (other than the rear gate or
trunk lid) are closed, the map lights
gradually turn off. For details, refer to
“OFF delay timer”F6-4.
&Cargo area light (Outback)
1) DOOR
2) OFF
3) ON
The cargo area light switch has the
following positions.
DOOR:The light illuminates only when
the rear gate is opened. The light gradu-
ally turns off several seconds after the rear
gate is closed. For derails, refer to“OFF
delay timer”F6-4.
OFF:The light remains off.
ON:The light remains on continuously.
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Interior equipment/Sun visors
&OFF delay timer
The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
.dome light
.map light
.cargo area light (Outback)
After being illuminated automatically,
these lights remain on for several seconds
and then gradually turn off under the
following conditions.
.after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF”position
.after any doors or the rear gate
(Outback) is closed (dome light)
.after all doors are closed (map light)
.after the rear gate is closed (cargo area
light)
.after the doors are unlocked using the
keyless access function (if equipped)
(dome light and map light)
.after the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry system (dome light
and map light)
.when approaching with the access key
(if equipped) (dome light and map light)
While the lights are illuminated, if any of
the following operations is performed, the
lights turn off immediately.
.The ignition switch is turned from the“LOCK”/“OFF”position to the“ACC”or
“ON”position.
.All doors and the rear gate (Outback)
are locked using the keyless access
function (if equipped).
.All doors and the rear gate (Outback)
are locked using the remote keyless entry
system.
The setting for the period of time in which
the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also,
the setting can be changed by operating
the multi information display. For details,
refer to“Interior Light”F3-42.
Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.
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With the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can slide the sun visor
toward the rear to prevent glare through
the gap between the sun visor and center
pillar. To slide the sun visor, pull it toward
the rear of the vehicle. When you have
finished sliding it, push it toward the front
of the vehicle.CAUTION
Do not slide the sun visor over the
windshield. The slided sun visor
would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.
&Vanity mirror with light
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being blinded by glare.
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi-
nate when the mirror cover is opened.
NOTE
Use of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
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1) Pen holder
2) Card holder
When the lid inside the center console is
removed, you can use the center console
as a pen holder or a card holder.
The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.
&Overhead console
To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
CAUTION
.Before operating this vehicle,
ensure that the overhead console
is closed.
.When your vehicle is parked in
the sun or on a warm day, the
inside of the overhead console
heats up. Avoid storing plastic or
other heat-vulnerable or flam-
mable articles such as a lighter
in the overhead console.
&Pocket
CAUTION
.Do not use the pocket as an
ashtray or leave a lighted cigar-
ette in the pocket. This could
cause a fire.
.When your vehicle is parked in
the sun or on a warm day, the
inside of the pocket heats up.
Avoid storing plastic or other
heat-vulnerable or flammable ar-
ticles such as a lighter in the
pocket.
To use the pocket, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
Interior equipment/Storage compartment6-7