X-mode SUBARU OUTBACK 2022 Getting Started Guide

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PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES....... 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY..... 5
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU............. 6
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY............ 7
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH
PUSH BUTTON START....... 8
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)....10
INSTRUMENT PANEL........14
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................16
TILT AND TELESCOPIC
STEERING COLUMN.........19
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . 20
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........22
POWER WINDOWS..........23
CENTER CONSOLE
STORAGE..................23
POWER MOONROOF........24
CLIMATE CONTROL..........25
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . 33
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............34
AUDIO CONTROLS...........34
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL..................35
I SWITCH...................35
LIGHT CONTROLS...........36
TURN SIGNALS.............37
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........37
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......38
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........39
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......40
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................41
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........42
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................42
STARTING THE VEHICLE......42
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......43
AUTO START–STOP..........44
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................46
X-MODE
®..................48
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...50
TABLE OF CONTENTS

X-MODE®
X-MODE®is the integrated control system of
the engine, All Wheel Drive, and Vehicle
Dynamics Control (VDC) systems for driving
with bad road conditions. Using X-MODE,
®
you can drive more comfortably even in
slippery road conditions, such as mud or
snow, including uphill and downhill.
You can activate the system when the vehicle
speed is less than 12 mph. Display the Driving
Statistics Screen (select the Car Info button on
the home screen) to show steering angle,
running condition, and vehicle posture. If the
vehicle speed reaches 25 mph while
X-MODE
®is active, the system is cancelled.
The X-MODE
®Indicator appears in the Combination Meter Display
when X-MODE®is activated.
Activating X-MODE
®
X-MODE®can be quickly turned on or off in
the Information Bar. Use the arrow button to
navigate to X-MODE
®and select the setting.
X-Mode Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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You can also turn X-MODE®on or off in the
Vehicle Control Menu, giving you access to
other important vehicle functions as well:
1Select the Car Settings” icon.
2In the “Vehicle Control” menu, select
“X-MODE
®” to turn the function on or off.
In certain situations, such as navigating a
vehicle stuck in mud or snow, it may be
helpful to allow more wheel spin by turning off
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system:
3In the “Vehicle Control” menu, select
“Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF”.
X-MODE
®Dual Mode System
For vehicles with an X-MODE®Dual Mode
System, select NORMAL, SNOW/DIRT or
DEEP SNOW/MUD:
• SNOW/DIRT is suitable for driving on slippery road surfaces such
as snow or gravel, where the points of contact between the tires
and road surface are visible.
• DEEP SNOW/MUD provides maximum torque from the engine
and the optimal amount of slip in the driving wheels, enabling the
vehicle to free itself more effectively. It is suitable for driving on a
roads where the tires can become buried, such as deep snow, dry
sand, or muddy roads.
Outback Wilderness
Outback Wilderness includes expanded functionality of the DEEP SNOW/MUD setting,
with operation above 25 mph. This enhanced functionality automatically activates above
25 mph and returns to DEEP SNOW/MUD below 25 mph without any extra inputs needed,
allowing you to focus on vehicle control.
2
3
1
Snow/Dirt Indicator
Deep Snow/Mud
Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
49

Hill Descent Control (HDC)
The Hill Descent Control function helps maintain a consistent
vehicle speed when driving down steep hills or declines. HDC is
automatically activated and set in standby mode when X-MODE
®is
activated. The Hill Descent Control Indicator appears when in
standby mode, and the indicator will flash when HDC is operating.
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 front windows will remain active for about 40 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
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch to stop the engine.
NOTE: The front windows will remain active for about 40 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
Hill Descent
Control Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
50

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,
including X-MODE
®. 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.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
67

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . 124
Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Manually . . . . . . . . . .......125
SOUND................... 96
SPARE TIRE . . . . . . . . . ....... 57
STARTING THE VEHICLE . . . . ..... 42
Without Push-button Ignition.....42
With Push-button Ignition.......42
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS
(SRH).................. 115
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . . . . 70
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control. . 107
Customizing EyeSight®Settings . . 108
STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . 121
SUBARU STARLINK
®IN-VEHICLE
APPS . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 88
Android Auto™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Apple CarPlay
®.............88
SiriusXM®Travel Link . .........89
SUBARU STARLINK®MOBILE APP . . 89
SUBARU STARLINK®WI-FI HOTSPOT . . 94
T
TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS).................. 63
TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . ........ 69
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
SUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 6TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 62
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...... 50
Without Push-button Ignition.....50
With Push-button Ignition . ......50
TURN SIGNALS . . . . . ......... 37
V
VOICE RECOGNITION .......... 71
Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tips....................71
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 41
WELCOME.................. 4
WI-FI.................... 141
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . 141
Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription . . . . . 143
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND
DASHBOARD . . . . . . ....... 121
WINDSHIELD WIPERS .......... 37
X
X-MODE
®.................. 48
Hill Descent Control (HDC).......50
INDEX
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