display SUBARU OUTBACK 2021 Getting Started Guide

8Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control (p. 36)
9Center Information Display (CID) (p. 66)
10Windshield Wipers (p. 38)
11SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia Touchscreen (p. 65)
12CVT Select Lever (p. 43)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Power Folding Mirrors(if equipped)
The Power Folding Mirrors make it easy to
protect your exterior mirrors when your Subaru
is parked or being washed in an automated
car wash. Press the switch to fold the exterior
mirrors and press again to unfold. The switch
works with the ignition in the “ON” or “ACC”
positions or for about 45 seconds after
shutting off the vehicle.
NOTE: Always ensure the mirrors are
unfolded before driving.
If equipped, the power folding mirrors can also
be set to automatically fold in and out. On the
Center Information Display, select "Settings",
then "Car". Select "Door Mirror Setting" to
turn on or off the Auto Electric Folding
function.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
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Reverse Tilt Mirror(if equipped)
The passenger side mirror can be set to
automatically tilt down when you move the
select lever to the "R" position, giving better
visibility when backing up. The mirror returns
to its normal position a few seconds after you
move the select lever out of the "R" position.
This setting can also be turned on or off in
“Door Mirror Setting” in the Center Information
Display.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
The auto-dimming function senses distracting glare
during nighttime driving and automatically dims to
eliminate the glare and preserve your vision. Press the
switch to turn auto-dimming on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch illuminates when the function
is on.
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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”.
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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
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.
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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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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
1Auxiliary Input Jack:The
3.5mm auxiliary input jack is
located below the Center
Information Display. You can
connect a portable music
player to the auxiliary jack
and hear the music stored on
it through your Subaru’s
speakers. Press the
“Source” button located on
the steering wheel or the
“Media” button on the
Touchscreen to select the
auxiliary mode.
For more information,
please refer to page 82 or your SUBARU STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
2Dual USB Ports:The USB ports are located below the Center Information Display
and, if equipped, on the center console in the rear seat area. You can connect a
variety of USB-equipped devices to the front ports, such as portable music players or
smartphones, to enjoy your favorite music through your STARLINK
®Multimedia
System. All ports provide charging (5V, 2.1A) to devices. The ports on the rear center
console are for charging only.
For more information, please refer to page 82 or your SUBARU STARLINK®
Owner’s Manual.
Power Outlets:
Power outlets (12V) are located in the glove box, cargo area, and, if equipped, the center
console. Electrical power is available for use with in-vehicle electrical appliances with a
maximum power rating of 120W.
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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Connection Ports
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ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off
2Lane Centering
3Increase Distance
4Decrease Distance
5Resume (RES)/Increase Speed and Set
(SET)/Decrease Speed
For more information on the Advanced
Adaptive Cruise Control switches, please refer
to page 107 or the EyeSight
®Owner’s Manual.
I SWITCH
The “i” switch and arrows allow you to cycle
through useful driving information in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) such as fuel
consumption, driving time, speed, and tire
pressure, among others. You can change the
information displayed by pulling the up and
down arrows.
Important vehicle information or warning
screens can be displayed when the "i"
appears in the CMD. Pull and hold the “i”
switch to access the important messages. Use
the arrows to cycle through multiple messages.
For more information, please refer to “Combination Meter Display” in your Subaru
Owner’s Manual.
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LIGHT CONTROLS
1AUTO:Rotate the end of the lever to set
your headlights to automatically turn on or
off, depending on the level of light outside.
NOTE: The sensitivity of the automatic
headlights can be adjusted through the
STARLINK
®multimedia display.
2Parking 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.
3Headlights: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.
4High Beams:Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. When
set to the “AUTO” position, pushing the lever forward also activates the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system. Pull the lever back to center to return to low beam.
5Fog Lights:If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights when the headlights
are on low beams in the “
” or “AUTO” position.
Illumination Brightness
When the light controls are on
(in the
,, or “AUTO”
position), and ambient light is low,
rotating the illumination
brightness dial on the instrument
panel upward will make the
instrument panel 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.
When the ambient light is bright,
the illumination brightness is set
to the maximum regardless of the position of the control dial.
Illumination Brightness Dial
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