wheel SUBARU OUTBACK 2022 Getting Started Guide

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

REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............51
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY..................51
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...52
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......53
LATCH/ANCHOR............54
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......55
CARGO COVER.............56
SPARE TIRE................57
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................58
2.5L ENGINE................59
2.4L TURBO ENGINE.........60
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......61
ENGINE OIL................61
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......61
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......62
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 62
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............63
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM........66
BUTTONS..................68
TOUCHSCREEN.............69
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................70
VOICE RECOGNITION........71
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......73
REARRANGING ICONS.......74
ADDING SHORTCUTS........75
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . 77
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................81
MEDIA.....................83
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........84
MAKING A CALL.............85
RECEIVING A CALL..........86
TEXT MESSAGES............87
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................88
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................89
MYSUBARU................90
MAPS
MAPS OVERVIEW............91
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................92
ENROLLMENT..............93
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....93
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................94
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................95
SOUND....................96
PHONE....................97
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........97
CLOCK....................99
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW......100
OPERATION...............101
FUNCTIONS...............101
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS................107
EYESIGHT
®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM)....................109
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
AND PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF..............110
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Outback is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru retailer or a commercial towing service.
For more information, please refer to “In Case of Emergency” in your Owner’s Manual.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
You can adjust both the height
and lengthwise position of the
steering wheel. Pull the lever on
the side of the steering column
down firmly to unlock, then adjust
the position of the steering wheel.
Push the lever firmly back up to
lock the steering column in place.
Steering Column Unlock
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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Ventilated Seats(if equipped)
There are separate controls for the driver and
passenger ventilated seats. Select the driver or
passenger climate button, then select the ventilated
seat button located on the climate control screen.
Each time you press the button, the mode will
change as follows: High, Mid, Low, Off. Blue
indicators illuminate indicating the level.
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 illuminates. To deactivate, pull the switch again.
The heater will stay on for approximately 30 minutes.
Ventilated Seat Button
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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
83 in this Getting Started Guide or “Audio” in your 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 or connect to Apple CarPlay
®or Android
Auto™. 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 83 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Audio” in your STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
For more information and step-by-step set up instructions for Android Auto™
and Apple CarPlay®, please refer to the How To Appendix in this Getting Started
Guide on page 137 for Android Auto™ and on page 139 for Apple CarPlay®.
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 “Interior Equipment” in your Owner’s Manual.
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Connection Ports
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
is electronically controlled and provides two
different driving modes: normal and manual.
Normal Mode
When the select lever is in the “D” (Drive)
position, the transmission is in normal shift
mode. The select lever position indicator in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) shows “D”
and the transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In manual mode, you select the desired gear
position to obtain necessary acceleration and
engine braking. Move the select lever left from
the “D” position into the “M” position to select manual mode. The gear position indicator in
the Combination Meter Display (CMD) shows the currently selected gear. Arrow-shaped
indicators show when upshifting or downshifting is available. To shift gears, use the paddle
shift control switches behind the steering wheel.
Paddle Shift Control Switches
You can shift gears using the
paddle shift control switches.
To upshift to the next higher gear,
pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the
next lower gear, pull the “–”
paddle on the left toward you.
You can temporarily shift gears
even when the select lever is in
the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you.
Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to
normal mode.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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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
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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
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Store the cover under the floor of the cargo
area when not in use. Instructions for operation
are included on the cargo cover housing.
SPARE TIRE
The maintenance tools and spare tire are
stored in the under-floor storage compartment.
Hang the hook provided on the underside of
the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the
lid open. Outback Onyx and Wilderness come
equipped with a full size spare tire.
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
• Jack
• Jack handle
• Screwdriver
• Towing hook (eye bolt)
• Wheel nut wrench
• Torque wrench for roof rails (if equipped)
NOTE: The temporary spare tire, if equipped,
must be used only on a rear wheel. If a front
wheel tire gets punctured, replace the wheel
with a rear wheel and install the temporary
spare tire in place of the removed rear wheel.
For more information, please refer to “In Case of Emergency” in your Owner’s Manual.
Cargo Cover Stowed
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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