Subaru Outback 2021 Getting Started Manual

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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 POWER REAR GATE (PRG) . . . . 12 INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . 16 GETTING COMFORTABLE SEATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 21 REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . 23 POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . 24 CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE . . 25 POWER MOONROOF . . . . . . . . 25 CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . 26 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 34 CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER LEFT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 AUDIO CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . 35 ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 I SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 LIGHT CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . 37 TURN SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 WINDSHIELD WIPERS . . . . . . . . 38 REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . . . 39 OVERHEAD CONSOLE. . . . . . . . 40 GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS COMBINATION METER . . . . . . . 41 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. . . 49 REFUELING FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 FUEL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . . 52 LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . . . . . 54 CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 SPARE TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD PROP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2.5L ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 2.4L TURBO ENGINE . . . . . . . . . 59 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN. . . . . . 60 ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . 60 ROOF RAIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . 61 TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 61 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 STARLINK OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . 69 VOICE RECOGNITION . . . . . . . . 70 STARLINK HOME HOME SCREEN ICONS . . . . . . . 72 REARRANGING ICONS . . . . . . . 73 ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . 74 CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . 76 HOW TO CREATE A PROFILE . . 76 MULTIMEDIA RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 PHONE PAIRING A PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . 83 MAKING A CALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . 85 TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 APPS SUBARU STARLINK® IN-VEHICLE APPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 SUBARU STARLINK® MOBILE APP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 MYSUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 MAPS MAPS OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . 91 STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ENROLLMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 MYSUBARU INTEGRATION . . . . 94 SUBARU STARLINK® WI-FI HOTSPOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 SETTINGS AND UPDATES SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 MAPS/NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . 98 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 DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . . . . 111 FRONT VIEW MONITOR . . . . . 112 BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA) . . . 113 STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS (SRH) . . . . . . . . . 114 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

(RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 DRIVERFOCUS DISTRACTION MITIGATION SYSTEM DRIVERFOCUS® OVERVIEW . . 115 DRIVERFOCUS® COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 CARE AND LIMITATIONS STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 WINDSHIELD GLASS AND DASHBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 FRONT VIEW OUTBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 EYESIGHT DISCLAIMER EYESIGHT® DISCLAIMER . . . . 122 HOW TO APPENDIX HOW TO OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . 123 SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . 123 MEMORY HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . 128 MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT . . . . 129 BLUETOOTH® PAIRING . . . . . . 130 ANDROID AUTO™. . . . . . . . . . 136 APPLE CARPLAY® . . . . . . . . . . 137 WI-FI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 MAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

Subaru is more than a car company™. We are committed to making the world a better place, and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru. We believe in building lifelong relationships with our customers, earning your trust and exceeding your expectations by providing customer service with integrity and compassion. This Getting Started Guide will introduce you to your new Subaru Outback by providing information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru as well as the STARLINK ® and EyeSight ® systems in your vehicle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The Getting Started Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manuals. We strongly encourage you to review the vehicle, STARLINK®, and EyeSight® Owner’s Manuals to ensure complete understanding. As part of routine maintenance and continuous improvement, Subaru releases updates to the firmware and software in your vehicle. Following the installation of these updates, the screens and menus in your vehicle may differ from what appears in this guide. For the most current information on firmware and software updates, please refer to the “Owner’s Resources” in the following section or contact your Subaru Retailer. PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE 4

you can get more information from the following sources: Your Subaru Owner’s Manuals: Located in the glovebox Online Subaru Owner’s Resources: www.subaru.com/owners Subaru Customer Support: www.subaru.com/customer-support 1-800-782-2783 (1-800-SUBARU3 ) PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE 5

SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security (subscription required) SOS Emergency: Press the red “SOS” button on the overhead console in the event of an emergency to speak with a SUBARU STARLINK® Customer Care Advisor. Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press the blue “i” button on the overhead console or select the “Roadside Assistance” option in the “MySubaru” menu on the multimedia system. For more information, please refer to “Safety and Security Overview” on page 92 or the SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security Owner’s Manual. Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155 Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window. Roadside assistance helps with: • Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru • Jump-start if your battery is dead • Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas • Flat tire change to install your spare • Emergency lockout service • National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws, or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer. SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE 6

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. PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE 7

and the fuel door and to activate the security alarm. A chirp sounds and the hazard warning lights flash once. • If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five rapid chirps sound and the hazard warning lights will flash to alert you. • Press the lock/arm button three times to activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet of your Subaru, the horn sounds once, and the hazard warning lights flash three times. 2 Unlock/Disarm • Press the unlock/disarm button once to unlock the driver’s door and fuel door. To unlock all the doors and the rear gate, briefly press the button twice. Two chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash twice. • The interior lights will illuminate when you press the unlock/disarm button if they are set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console. 3 Rear Gate • Press the rear gate button to unlock the rear gate. • If your Subaru has a Power Rear Gate, press and hold this button to open or close the rear gate. 4 Panic Alarm • Press the panic alarm button to sound the horn and flash the hazard warning lights. • Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate the panic alarm. Transmitter Access Key Fob ENTRY AND EXIT 8

This feature allows you to set when your Subaru automatically locks or unlocks the doors through the STARLINK® Touchscreen (select “Settings”, then “Car”). The available settings are listed in the table below. AVAILABLE SETTINGS AUTO DOOR LOCK Vehicle Speed (12 mph) Shift into or out of PARK OFF AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Shift into or out of PARK Ignition OFF Driver’s Door Open OFF ENTRY AND EXIT 9

(if equipped) The Keyless Access with Push-Button Start system features touch-activated door locking or unlocking and push-button start functions without the key ever leaving your pocket or purse. You can customize the touch-activated door locking or unlocking settings using the STARLINK® Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Car”. Unlocking Using Door Handles Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door (or all doors depending on the setting). Grip the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors and the rear gate. Two chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash twice. Locking Using Door Handles Close all the doors and the rear gate and touch the door lock sensor (two lines) on either front door handle. All doors and the rear gate lock. One chirp sounds and the hazard warning lights flash once. Door Unlock Sensor Door Lock Sensor ENTRY AND EXIT 10

Press the rear gate opener button to unlock and open the rear gate (or also unlock all doors depending on the setting). Two chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash twice. Locking Using the Rear Gate Close all the doors and the rear gate and press the rear lock button. All doors and the rear gate lock. One chirp sounds and the hazard warning lights flash once. Rear Gate Opener Button Rear Lock Button ENTRY AND EXIT 11

The Power Rear Gate allows automatic opening even when your arms are full, and a single touch on the gate button lets it close and lock the entire vehicle. The opening height can also be adjusted for spaces where clearance is limited. Power Rear Gate Button Opening the Power Rear Gate Press and hold the Power Rear Gate Button on the instrument panel to automatically open the rear gate. Two chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash twice. Stopping the Power Rear Gate If you briefly press the Power Rear Gate Button while the rear gate is opening, it will stop. Press and briefly hold the button again to close the rear gate. Closing the Power Rear Gate Press and hold the Power Rear Gate Button on the instrument panel to close the rear gate. If you briefly press the button while the rear gate is closing, it will open. The operation is the same using the Power Rear Gate Button on the access key fob or transmitter. NOTE: This button only functions to open the PRG when the doors are unlocked. If the doors are locked, you will hear three rapid beeps from the vehicle. Power Rear Gate Button ENTRY AND EXIT 12

Opening the Power Rear Gate To open the rear gate, briefly press the Rear Gate Opener Button on the underside trim near the license plate, and the rear gate automatically opens. Stopping the Power Rear Gate If you briefly press the Power Rear Gate Close Button on the inside edge of the rear gate while the gate is opening, it will stop. Press the button again to close the rear gate. Closing the Power Rear Gate To close the rear gate, briefly press the Power Rear Gate Close Button on the inside edge of the rear gate. If you press the button while the gate is closing, it will open. Rear Gate Opener Button Power Rear Gate Close Button ENTRY AND EXIT 13

Press the lock button on the inside edge of the rear gate. The Power Rear Gate will close, and all doors, the rear gate, and the fuel lid will lock. Hands-free Power Rear Gate The Hands-free Power Rear Gate allows automatic opening even when your arms are full. Using the Subaru emblem, you can open the rear gate without even touching your Outback. The Hands-free function operates when the ignition is OFF and you are carrying the access key fob. To open the Power Rear Gate with the Hands-free function: 1. Hold your hand or arm over the Subaru emblem on the rear gate, without touching it, until a chirp sounds. 2. Immediately after the chirp sounds, move your hand away. 3. The rear gate opens automatically. Power Rear Gate Close and Lock Button ENTRY AND EXIT 14

function can be turned ON/OFF by pressing the Hands-free Power Rear Gate OFF button on the instrument panel. It may be helpful to turn this function off when washing your Outback or attaching a trailer or carrier. The Power Rear Gate also comes equipped with a memory height function, allowing you to set the where the Power Rear Gate stops when it opens. For step by step instructions on setting the memory height, please refer to page 128. ENTRY AND EXIT 15

2 Power Exterior Mirrors (p. 21) 3 Instrument Panel Switches (p. 35) 4 I Switch (p. 36) 5 Audio Controls (p. 35) 6 Light Controls (p. 37) 7 Combination Meter (p. 41) INSTRUMENT PANEL 16

9 Center Information Display (CID) (p. 66) 10 Windshield Wipers (p. 38) 11 SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia Touchscreen (p. 65) 12 CVT Select Lever (p. 43) INSTRUMENT PANEL 17

and slide the seat forward or backward. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked into place. 2 Seat Height (Driver’s Seat): Pulling up or pushing down on the lever will raise or lower the seat cushion. 3 Recline Seatback: Pull the lever up to adjust the seatback. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked into place. Manual Seat Levers GETTING COMFORTABLE 18

1 Seat Position: Moving the switch forward or backward will adjust the seat in that direction. Pulling up or pushing down on the back of the switch will adjust the seat height up or down. Pulling up or pushing down on the front of the switch will adjust the angle of the seat cushion. 2 Recline Seatback: Moving the top of the switch forward or backward will adjust the angle of the seatback. 3 Lumbar Support: Pressing the front of the switch will increase support. Pressing the rear of the switch will decrease support. 4 Thigh Extension (if equipped): Pull up on the lever below the seat cushion to adjust the length. Power Seat Controls Thigh Extension GETTING COMFORTABLE 19

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, push it down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. Each head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. The angle of the front head restraints can be adjusted by tilting them forward. You will hear a click when the restraint locks in place. Pulling the head restraint as far forward as it will go allows it to return to the fully upright position. Seatbelt Adjuster To keep yourself comfortable and safe, always position the seatbelt adjuster so the shoulder belt passes over the middle of your shoulder without touching your neck. Press and hold the top of the adjuster and slide it up or down. Release the adjuster and make sure it is locked in place. Release Button and Head Restraint Adjustment Seatbelt Adjustment Tab GETTING COMFORTABLE 20

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. POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS The power mirror knob works with the ignition in the “ON” or “ACC” position. Turn the knob to “L” (left side) or “R” (right side) to select a mirror. Push the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Turn the knob back to the center position when finished. Steering Column Unlock Power Mirror Knob GETTING COMFORTABLE 21

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 GETTING COMFORTABLE 22

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. GETTING COMFORTABLE 23

The HomeLink® 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to replace devices such as garage door openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting. The Owner’s Manual provides programming instructions, and www.subaru.com/homelink has a helpful “how to” video. NOTE: HomeLink® 5 may not be compatible with some older door openers or additional equipment may be required. POWER WINDOWS To open or close a window, partially press down or pull up and hold the corresponding switch. The front windows have a one-touch auto up/down function, and the rear windows may also have auto up/down function, if equipped. Fully press down or pull up and release to automatically open or close a one-touch window. Power Window Switches GETTING COMFORTABLE 24

The center console has two sections consisting of an upper tray, convenient for safely storing an iPod, cellphone, or other small quick-access items, and a larger storage compartment beneath. Use the button on the driver’s side to access the upper tray and the button on the passenger side to access the lower compartment. POWER MOONROOF (if equipped) With the ignition in the “ON” position, you can tilt or slide the moonroof. Tilting the Moonroof 1 With the moonroof in the fully closed position, push up, briefly hold, and release the moonroof switch to tilt the moonroof. Slide forward, briefly hold and release the switch to lay the moonroof back down. Opening/Closing the Moonroof 2 Opening: With the moonroof in the fully closed position, slide the switch rearward, briefly hold, and release to open the moonroof. It will stop slightly before the fully-open position to reduce wind noise. Slide the switch rearward again and release to fully open it. 3 Closing: Slide the switch forward, briefly hold, and release to close the moonroof. Sliding the moonroof switch either way while it opens or closes will pause the moonroof. 1 2 3 GETTING COMFORTABLE 25

The climate control buttons appear on the lower portion of the bottom display and are similar to the 11.6 inch display. 1 Climate Control On/Off Button 2 Climate Control Mode Indicator 3 Set Temperature Indicator 4 Customizable Icon 5 Fan 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. 1 2 3 5 4 GETTING COMFORTABLE 26

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 1 On/Off Button: This button turns the climate control on and off. 2 Temperature 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. 3 Rear 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”. GETTING COMFORTABLE 27

control system if it is off. 5 Customizable 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". 6 Climate Control Button: Select the Climate Control Button to control fan speed, air flow, Max A/C, auto and recirculation modes. 7 Fan 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. 8 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for quickest cooling. 9 Automatic 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. 10 Recirculated/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. GETTING COMFORTABLE 28

mode. The selected mode air flow mode is shown on the display. ICON MODE FUNCTION Ventilation Instrument panel outlets Ventilation 2 Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than bi-level Bi-Level Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets Feet Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and some through windshield defroster outlets Feet-Defrost Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode. GETTING COMFORTABLE 29

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. 13 Driver 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. 14 Driver 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. 15 SYNC 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. GETTING COMFORTABLE 30

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. 17 Passenger 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. 18 Passenger 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. GETTING COMFORTABLE 31

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. GETTING COMFORTABLE 32

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 the MySubaru App (subscription required). Please refer to your SUBARU STARLINK® Owner's Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this feature. GETTING COMFORTABLE 33

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. 2 Dual 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. 1 2 Connection Ports GETTING COMFORTABLE 34

The switches in the lower left of the instrument panel allow you to control convenient features. The switches include: 1 Power Rear Gate (p. 12) 2 Illumination Brightness (p. 37) 3 Hands-free Power Rear Gate OFF (p. 14) For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. AUDIO CONTROLS 1 Presets/Skip 2 Volume 3 Source 4 Voice Recognition 5 Call/End For more information about your audio system and controls, please refer to page 69 or the SUBARU STARLINK® Owner’s Manual. 1 2 3 CONTROLS 35

1 Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off 2 Lane Centering 3 Increase Distance 4 Decrease Distance 5 Resume (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. CONTROLS 36

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. 2 Parking 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. 3 Headlights: 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. 4 High 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. 5 Fog 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 CONTROLS 37

The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine is running, the parking brake is released, the select lever is out of the “P” position, and the light switch is set to Off, “AUTO”, or “ ”. Always turn on the headlights when it’s dark outside by rotating the dial to the “ ” or “AUTO” position. TURN SIGNALS Push fully up for the right turn signal and fully down for left turn signal. Your Subaru also has a one-touch lane changer feature: push slightly up and release to signal a right lane change or push slightly down and release to signal a left lane change. WINDSHIELD WIPERS To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one position for intermittent, two positions for low speed, or three positions for high speed. When the lever is in the intermittent position, rotate the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wipers. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” position. For a single wipe, move the lever up from the “OFF” position. Pull the lever toward you to wash the windshield. The washer will spray and the wipers will operate while you pull the lever. CONTROLS 38

Rotate the end of the lever up one position for intermittent, or two positions for continuous operation. When the lever in is the intermittent position, the wiper operates at intervals corresponding with vehicle speed. When you move the select lever to the “R” position, the wiper will switch to continuous operation. It will return to intermittent when you move the select lever out of “R”. Rotate the dial up from the continuous operation position or down from the “OFF” position to spray washer fluid. The washer will spray until you release the dial, then return to the previous position and resume operation. Rear-vision Camera Washer To help keep your vision clear, your Subaru comes equipped with a Rear-vision Camera Washer. To clean the Rear-vision Camera, simply use the rear window washer. For more information, about the Rear Vision Camera and Rear Vision Camera Washer, please refer to page 111 or your Owner’s Manual. CONTROLS 39

“SOS” button to connect with a SUBARU STARLINK® Customer Care Advisor (Subscription required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. For more information, please refer to page 92 or the SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security Owner’s Manual. 2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press the blue “i” button to connect with a SUBARU STARLINK® Roadside Assistance Provider (Subscription required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. For more information, please refer to page 92 or the SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security Owner’s Manual. 3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC” to “LOCK”/“OFF”. 4 Power Moonroof Switch: Use this switch to operate the power moonroof. For more information, please refer to page 25 or your Subaru Owner’s Manual. 5 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off. NOTE: The map lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from vehicle and doors are locked. 1 2 3 4 5 5 CONTROLS 40

3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Trip meter and odometer 6 Select lever/gear position indicator 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS Red lights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are: Seatbelt warning Door open Brake system Yellow lights indicate caution. Some examples are: Low fuel Engine oil level warning light Tire pressure warning light Green and blue lights are for information. Some examples are: Headlight indicator light Auto Vehicle Hold ON High beam indicator light GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS 41

LOCK: You can only insert or remove the key in this position. ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets. ON: All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the engine. START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine. PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (if equipped) Each time you press the ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF. ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates. ON: All electrical systems are available. Orange indicator illuminates. OFF: Power off and indicator off. STARTING THE VEHICLE Without Push-button Ignition To start the engine: 1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position. 2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”. NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. With Push-button Ignition To start the engine: 1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob. 2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. When the Engine START/STOP button indicator turns green, briefly press and release the Engine START/STOP button. OPERATING THE VEHICLE 42

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, 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 43

the vehicle is stationary for a short period of time (while waiting for a traffic light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has warmed up. The system operates in order to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and undesired idling noise. Auto Start-Stop System ON/OFF The Auto Start-Stop system can be turned on and off in the Center Information Display (CID) by using the Auto Start-Stop button on the Home screen. NOTE: The system will default to ON after the vehicle has been shut off. When the Auto Start-Stop system is turned OFF, the Auto Start-Stop OFF indicator light in the combination meter display will illuminate. This is a solid yellow indicator. OPERATING THE VEHICLE 44

Start-Stop system is designed to constantly monitor the vehicle conditions as well as the environment inside and outside the vehicle, in order to control stopping and restarting of the engine. After the vehicle has been completely stopped by depressing the brake pedal with the select lever in the “D” position, the engine will be automatically stopped. If you release the brake pedal with the select lever kept in the “D” position, the engine will be automatically restarted. Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) also integrates seamlessly with Auto Start-Stop functions. With AVH, the parking brake automatically applies, so you can sit without your foot on the brake pedal. To restart the engine, just gently press down on the accelerator pedal. If the engine is temporarily stopped by the system, the Auto Start-Stop indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate in green. This indicator light will turn off when the system restarts the engine. There are several operating conditions for this system to operate as intended. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for further information. Fuel Saving Display Once the Auto Start-Stop System has stopped the engine, the Fuel Saving Display will appear in the Combination Meter Display (CMD), showing how much time the engine was off in the top line and the amount of fuel saved in the bottom line. These are the total stop time and fuel saved since the trip meter was reset. No Activity Detected Indicator Light If the operational conditions are not met when the vehicle is stopped, the engine will not stop and the Auto Start-Stop No Activity Detected indicator light will illuminate. This indicator is solid white when illuminated. It will turn off when the vehicle begins to drive. OPERATING THE VEHICLE 45

The Auto Start-Stop warning light will illuminate in yellow when initially turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The light will turn off after the engine has started. NOTE: If the Auto Start-Stop warning light does not turn off or is flashing yellow after the engine has started, the Auto Start-Stop system may be malfunctioning. We recommend that you contact your authorized SUBARU Retailer for an inspection. INDICATOR PATTERN CONDITION Solid green This indicator light illuminates when the engine has been temporarily stopped by the Auto Start-Stop system. It will turn off when the engine is restarted. Solid White Operational conditions have not been met, the engine will not stop and this light will illuminate. The light goes out once the brake pedal is released. Solid Yellow This light indicates that the system has been turned off. The light will turn off once the system is turned back on. Flashing Yellow A fault has been detected with the Start-Stop system. Please contact your authorized Subaru Retailer. ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) To apply the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and pull up the parking brake switch. The indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will appear in the Combination Meter. To release the parking brake manually, depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake switch down. To automatically release the parking brake, gently press the accelerator pedal with the select lever in the “D” or “R” position. NOTE: Automatic parking brake release will not work unless all the doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened. OPERATING THE VEHICLE 46

Auto Vehicle Hold gives your feet a break by automatically holding your Subaru in place when at a complete stop, such as at a traffic signal, even after you release the brake pedal. To turn on Auto Vehicle Hold: 1 On the Home screen select the “Car Settings” icon. 2 In the “Vehicle Control” menu, select “Auto Vehicle Hold”. The AVH indicator will illuminate in the combination meter. While your Subaru is being held by this function, the operation indicator in the combination meter will illuminate. The function is canceled when you depress the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Select “Auto Vehicle Hold” again to turn it off. The function works with the select lever in either the “D” or “R” position. NOTE: • For this system to work your seatbelt must be fastened. • Make sure to turn off this function before entering an automatic car wash. 2 1 ICON MODE Auto Vehicle Hold ON Auto Vehicle Hold IN OPERATION OPERATING THE VEHICLE 47

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. When X-MODE® is active, the Driving Statistics screen shows the steering direction, vehicle angle and power distribution. If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph while X-MODE® is active, the system is cancelled. 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. You can also turn X-MODE® on or off in the Vehicle Control Menu, giving you access to other important vehicle functions as well: 1 Select the Car Settings” icon. 2 In 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: 3 In the “Vehicle Control” menu, select “Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF”. 2 3 1 OPERATING THE VEHICLE 48

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. Hill Descent Control (HDC) This function helps maintain a constant vehicle speed when driving down steep hills or declines. HDC is automatically engaged with X-MODE® and functions with the select lever in the “D” or “R” position. 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. 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. OPERATING THE VEHICLE 49

The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of the passenger side. To open the lid: 1. Make sure your Subaru is stopped and the select lever is placed in PARK. Then turn the ignition to the "LOCK"/ "OFF" position. 2. The fuel filler lid is automatically unlocked when the ignition is moved to the ”LOCK”/OFF” position, or by unlocking using the access key fob/transmitter or door handles. 3. Push the rear side of the lid. 4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further by hand. While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the cap holder inside the lid. After refueling, put the cap back on and turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening. To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch. NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap, the Check Engine warning light may illuminate. FUEL Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Do not use fuels with more than 10% ethanol for 2.5 L models or 15% ethanol for 2.4 L models. For more information, please refer to the Owner’s Manual. FUEL CAPACITY Capacity Full Fuel Tank 18.5 US gallons Low Fuel Warning Light 2.6 US gallons Fuel Filler Lid and Cap REFUELING 50

The rear seats can be folded down from the back seat or from the cargo area. First, lower the headrests. Then, push the release button until you see the red around the button and fold down the seats. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place. You will no longer be able to see the red when the seat is locked. Release latches are located on either side of the cargo area. Pull the release latch on the seat side that you want to fold down. You can also recline the rear seats by pulling up on the lever on the side of the seat and pushing back. PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS 51

The child safety locks are located on the inside edges of the rear doors. In the locked position, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside. PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS 52

and Tethers for Children (LATCH). For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly install the LATCH compatible restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your Subaru. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at all times. PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS 53

The Rear Seat Reminder system assists you in preventing a child or pet from being left in your Subaru. The system monitors the opening and closing of the rear side door. It does not physically sense the presence of a child or pet. The system turns on if your Subaru is started within 30 minutes of a rear side door opening or closing. It also turns on if a rear side door is opened and closed when your Subaru is running and stationary. The system remains on if your Subaru is turned off and back on again within 30 minutes and the rear side doors remained closed. When you turn your Subaru off, the system warns you audibly and with a “Reminder, Look in Rear Seat” message in the Combination Meter Display (CMD). The system operates only one time with each ignition cycle and opening and closing of a rear side door. You can turn the Rear Seat Reminder off with the touchscreen by selecting “Settings”, then the “Car” menu. Passenger Occupant Detection and Seatbelt Reminders To help keep your passengers safe, your Subaru has a passenger occupant detection and seatbelt reminder system for each seat, including the rear seats. If passengers in the rear seats do not fasten their seatbelts while the ignition is in the "ON" position, the seatbelt warning lights illuminate or blink for the specific seat, and a warning chime may sound. For more information, please refer to “Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime” in your Subaru Owner’s Manual. PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS 54

The cargo cover is provided to cover the cargo area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. It has an easy lift-up function, eliminating the need to rewind the cover all the way when accessing the cargo. The cover can also be detached to make room for additional cargo. Hold the cover by the handle in the center, tilt it up and pull it out to extend the cover. Then insert the stoppers into the catches. To lift the cover to access cargo, pull down the handle in the center to release the stoppers from the catches, and allow the stoppers to slide up the grooves. Store the cover under the floor of the cargo area when not in use. Instructions for operation are included on the cargo cover housing. Cargo Area and Cover PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS 55

stored in the tool bucket on top of the spare tire. Remove the tools to access the spare tire. For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS 56

left underside of the hood. Release it from the retainer and insert the end into the slot marked with an arrow. ENGINE COMPARTMENT 57

2 Main Fuse Box 3 Battery 4 Windshield Washer Tank 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Radiator Cap 7 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Filter 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Air Cleaner Element Please refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet for recommended replacement intervals. ENGINE COMPARTMENT 58

1 Brake Fluid Reservoir 2 Main Fuse Box 3 Battery 4 Windshield Washer Tank 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Radiator Cap 7 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Filter 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Air Cleaner Element Please refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet for recommended replacement intervals. ENGINE COMPARTMENT 59

The performance and long life of your Subaru are dependent on how you handle and care for your Subaru while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles: • Do not race the engine. • Do not drive at one consistent engine or vehicle speed, either fast or slow. • Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency. • Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency. ENGINE OIL Use 0W-20 synthetic, with one of the following specifications: • API classification SN or SN PLUS with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”. • ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark). ENGINE OIL CAPACITY Engine Capacity (during oil and filter change) 2.5L Model 4.4 US quarts 2.4L Model 4.8 US quarts When the level is at the "low" mark, add approximately 1 quart of engine oil in through the filler cap to bring the oil level to the “full” mark. For filler cap location see the engine compartment on page 58 or page 59. 1 Full Level 2 Low Level ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 60

CROSS BARS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS STATIC 150 Pounds 176 Pounds 176 Pounds For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY 2.5L Models Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight* 2,700 pounds 270 pounds 2.4L Models Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight* 3,500 pounds 350 pounds *Towing a trailer with brakes. NOTE: • For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to select “BSD/RCTA” to deactivate the system. The system may not operate as expected due to obstruction of the radar waves. For details about how to turn BSD/RCTA off, refer to page 113 and/or your Owner’s Manual. • For models equipped with the RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) driving support system, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the RAB button to deactivate the system. The system may not operate as expected due to obstruction of the sonar waves. For details about the RAB button, refer to page 114 and/or your Owner’s Manual. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details, especially if you plan to use this vehicle for regular towing. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 61

Your Subaru has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Individual tire pressure can be found in the Combination Meter Display. Use the “i” switch arrows to display the TPMS screen. TPMS Screen ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 62

specification placard located on the driver’s side door pillar. Tire Specification Placard ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 63

1 Start by selecting the “Home” button 2 Select “Settings” 3 Select “General” 4 Select “Tire Pressure Units” 5 Select your desired setting either “PSi” or “kPa” ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 64

SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia combines the radio along with the ability to connect your phone* through Bluetooth® to the multimedia system for making calls, sending text messages and listening to your favorite songs on your phone. As part of routine maintenance and continuous improvement, Subaru releases updates to the firmware and software in your vehicle. Following the installation of these updates, the screens and menus in your vehicle may differ from what appears in this guide. For the most current information, please visit www.subaru.com/owners, www.subaru.com/customer-support, or contact your Subaru Retailer. Refer to page 5 for details on these resources. * Compatible smartphone and application required. For applications to operate, latest version of each application required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the Touchscreen. Some state laws prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply. Various Systems Depending on your model and trim level there are several types of SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia systems. Some of the functions described in this guide will vary by system. • Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia • 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus • 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation STARLINK OVERVIEW 65

which shows the outside temperature and clock. Tap on the clock display to adjust the time and other clock settings. 2 Information 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. 3 Home Screen: The main part of the display where maps, phone features, Apps and car information is accessed. 4 Home 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 5 Climate 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 66

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. 2 Tune: Rotate the knob to change the channels. 3 Car Settings: Press to display the Car Settings menu. 4 Auto Start-Stop: Press to activate or deactivate Auto Start-Stop. 5 Home: Press to return to the Home screen. 6 Driver 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. STARLINK OVERVIEW 67

MOTION ACTION USE Touch Quickly touch and release once. Changing and selecting various settings Double Touch with one finger* Quickly touch and release twice with one finger. Enlarging the scale of the map screen Double Touch with two fingers* Quickly touch and release twice with two fingers. Reducing the scale of the map screen Drag** Touch and drag your finger on the screen to move the screen to the desired position. • Scrolling the lists • Scrolling the map screen* Swipe** Quickly move the screen by swiping with your finger. • Scrolling the lists • Scrolling the map screen* Pinch* Move your two fingers further apart (pinch-out) to zoom in on the map. Move your two fingers closer together (pinch-in) to zoom out on the map. Changing the scale of the map screen * 11.6-inch with Navi system only ** The operations may not be performed on all screens. STARLINK OVERVIEW 68

1 Presets/Skip: Press to toggle through your presets or change a track or media file. Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind. 2 Volume: Press the volume switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. 3 Source: Press the source button to change the audio sources between radio modes and media modes. 4 Voice Recognition: Press to initiate the built-in voice recognition system. If you have an Android or Apple device paired, press and hold to start the Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™voice recognition function. 5 Call/End: Press to receive or end a call without taking your hands off of the steering wheel. Starlink Audio Controls STARLINK OVERVIEW 69

features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead console. You do not need to speak directly into it. Visit www.subaru.com/owners/starlink/multimedia.html for more information. Press the voice recognition switch to start the voice recognition system. Press and hold the switch to cancel it. For help with what you can say with voice recognition, press the “Help” button on the screen or press the voice recognition button and say “Help”. Tips The system may not recognize the voice command due to various types of interference. Some causes for voice command interference are: • The command is spoken too quickly or at a low or high volume. • The command is incorrect or unclear. • The window is open, the climate control system is set on high, or the ventilation is directed toward the microphone. • Passengers are talking while the command is spoken. In some cases, you may not be able to use voice commands if the system cannot properly recognize the command. For example, the command is incorrect or unclear. NOTE: The system is designed to recognize a variety of commands, but certain words, accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize. Google Assistant: May not work with all devices or may not be compatible with the audio system. Siri Eyes Free: Press and hold the Voice Recognition Button when your phone is connected via bluetooth for Siri Eyes Free. STARLINK OVERVIEW 70

recognition system. Please refer to your SUBARU STARLINK® Owner’s Manual for a complete list. VOICE COMMAND FUNCTION EXAMPLE Dial [Number] Places a call to the phone number Dial 555-123-4567 Call [Name] [Phone Type] Places a call to the contact name and phone type of the contact from the phonebook Call John Doe mobile Navigate to [House Number, Street, City, State]1 Sets a destination to the address Navigate to 1234 Main Street, Lincoln, Washington Show Map1 Displays the map screen Show Map Where am I1 Displays current location on map Where am I Tune to [Frequency] (AM / FM) Switches to AM/FM and tunes to spoken frequency Tune to 99.5 FM Preset [Number] Switches to the preset channel Preset 3 Satellite Channel [Name / Channel Number] Switches to satellite channel number Satellite Channel Prime Country 55 Set Fan Speed to [1-7]2 Sets the fan speed to the spoken fan speed Set fan speed to 4 Set Temperature to [Number]2, 3 Sets the temperature to the spoken temperature Set temperature to 70 Help Changes to help screen Help Phone Help Displays a list of voice commands related to controlling your phone Phone Help Media Help Displays a list of commands related to the media Media Help Radio Help Displays a list of commands related to the radio Radio Help Navigation Help1 Displays a list of voice commands related to navigation Navigation Help 1 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system only 2 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus and 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system only 3 When the A/C is off, the A/C setting will not change even if the voice command is accepted STARLINK OVERVIEW 71

MySubaru – Whether you’re on the road or planning adventures, the MySubaru app makes loving every part of owning your Subaru easy. Apps - Entertainment and convenience applications to enhance your driving experience. The apps included are: MySubaru, Travel Link®, Android Auto™, SUBARU STARLINK® and Apple CarPlay®. Radio – Select a station to listen to as well as pause and playback live radio. Car Info – Displays the operating status of vehicle functions, vehicle status, and vehicle inclination in the “Driving Statistics” screen. The current setting of various vehicle functions and a brief description of each function can be viewed in the “Advanced Package” screen and vehicle maintenance intervals in the “Maintenance” screen. SUBARU STARLINK® – Wireless pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content. You can access news, navigation, music, podcasts, and more through the available SUBARU STARLINK® app. Map – Enter a destination and have route guidance to get you where you are going. Media – Play CDs, USB/iPod music or Bluetooth® audio by connecting to the device. Phone – Place and receive calls and text messages. Settings – Change the settings to your personal choice for select systems inside the vehicle. Add Shortcut – Add icons for various functions to the home screen. STARLINK HOME 72

when in Edit Mode (first make sure "Home Screen Shortcuts" is enabled in "Settings"). To rearrange icons: 1 Select and hold the shortcut icon you want to move until “Edit Mode” is displayed at the top of the screen. 2 Drag the icon to the desired position and release. 3 To delete an icon, drag the icon to the bottom of the screen labeled “DRAG HERE TO DELETE” and release. 4 To exit “Edit Mode” touch the “Home” button. STARLINK HOME 73

Screen Shortcut function is turned on. To turn on the Home Screen Shortcut function, go to “Settings”, then the “General” menu. To add icons, press the “Home” button. 1 Select “Add Shortcut”. 2 Select the desired function. STARLINK HOME 74

4 Check that the shortcut icon is displayed on the Home screen. STARLINK HOME 75

Creating a Driver Profile provides many benefits beyond just pairing a phone. The profile records and remembers station presets, sound preferences, phone favorites, screen icons and placement. HOW TO CREATE A PROFILE To create a driver profile: 1 On the Home screen, select the Driver Profile button. 2 Select “Add”. CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE 76

“Next”. 4 Select “Driver’s Name”. 3 3 4 CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE 77

screen, select “Next”, and select “Next” on the following screen to go to phone pairing. 6 Select “Add Phone” to pair your phone to the system (see page 130 and 133 in the How To Appendix) or select your phone if it is already paired. 7 Select “Finish”. CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE 78

1 On the Home screen, select the Driver Profile button. 2 Select "Edit", then select a profile. You can then edit the profile according to same steps as creating a profile. Retrieving a Driver Profile There are two ways to retrieve a driver profile. The system may automatically retrieve the profile once you are in your Subaru with the multimedia system on and your phone’s Bluetooth® active. You can also manually retrieve or change the profile by following these steps: 1. Press the “Driver Profile” button. 2. Select the profile you want. You will receive a pop up screen asking “ Are you sure you want to activate this profile?” 3. Select “OK”. CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE 79

radio which includes HD Radio™. HD Radio™ technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your radio has a special receiver which allows it to receive digital broadcasts (where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives. Digital broadcasts have better sound quality than analog broadcasts, as digital broadcasts provide free, crystal clear audio with no static or distortion. Visit www.hdradio.com for more information and a guide to available radio stations and programming. MULTIMEDIA 80

designed exclusively to receive broadcasts provided under a separate subscription. After a free trial period, a subscription is necessary to continue service. For more information or to subscribe, visit www.siriusxm.com. Setting Presets You can preset 18 stations. Presets can be set for SiriusXM®, FM, or AM stations, allowing you to switch among the three with the press of a single button. To preset a radio station: 1. Tune to the desired channel. 2. Press and hold one of the desired preset station buttons. MULTIMEDIA 81

systems. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones link directly through your Touchscreen automatically, once connected. Receive and initiate calls or play music directly from your device while keeping it stowed for safety. To pair a Bluetooth® device to the Touchscreen, see page 130 for Android devices or page 133 for Apple devices. CD (if equipped) The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or on the Home Screen, select "Media", then select "CD". Depending on the CD format, the Touchscreen may show the CD album artwork. USB / iPod The USB connection is below the Center Information Display (CID) in front of the select lever. You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod. This will bring up the media screen with controls. If using an iPod, make sure to use an Apple certified cable or MFi certified cable for proper operation. Aux Input The Aux jack is a port that allows the input from an audio device such as MP3 players, portable music players and iPods. To access the Aux menu, plug in the device to the Aux jack and the menu will appear, or select the Aux menu from the Touchscreen under “Media”. MULTIMEDIA 82

Using a Bluetooth® connection with the Touchscreen allows you to use the voice recognition system to make and receive calls. It provides access to your phone book on your phone and can read incoming text messages as well as reply via voice recognition. It remembers your driver profile when your phone pairs via Bluetooth®. For instructions on how to pair your phone to the Touchscreen, see page 130 for Android devices or page 133 for Apple devices. Visit www.subaru.com/owners/starlink/multimedia.html for complete details on what is available by connecting a phone to the Touchscreen. PHONE 83

You can make a call through voice recognition by touching the “Voice Recognition Switch” on the steering wheel to start the voice recognition system. After pressing the “Voice Recognition Switch”, wait for the “Voice Guidance” screen to appear on the Touchscreen and say “Call [name and phone type]” or “Dial [number]”. To make a call from the Touchscreen, start by pushing the “Home” button and then select “Phone”. After the phone screen displays, select the method you would like to use to make a call. • Recent – Allows you to call someone that has recently called you or that you called. • Favorites – Allows you to place a call to one of your favorites on your phone. • Phonebook – Will display the phonebook that is on your phone. • Messages – Allows you to call someone that recently sent you a text message. • Keypad – Allow you to dial any number you would like. PHONE 84

To receive a call, press the “Talk” switch on the steering wheel or the “Accept” button on the Touchscreen. To reject a call, press the “End” switch on the steering wheel or the “Decline” button on the Touchscreen. PHONE 85

the connected Bluetooth® phone, enabling checking and replying using the system. To use this function, it is necessary to set the phonebook download function to ON. When a Short Message Service (SMS)/ Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is received, the incoming message screen pops up with sound and is ready to be retrieved using the Touchscreen. Select “Play” to listen to the message. You can also select the “Reply” button to reply to the sender using a generated message. If there is more than one unread message, this screen will appear to allow you to either view your inbox or ignore the message. Depending on the Bluetooth® phone type, the screen display may differ, messages may not be transferred to the message inbox, or it may not be possible to use certain functions. PHONE 86

SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia offers advanced connectivity through Apple CarPlay® or Android™Auto apps. Wireless pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content. You can access news, navigation, music, podcasts, and more through the available SUBARU STARLINK® app. For a complete list of all the apps available, visit www.subaru.com/owners/starlink/multimedia.html. Android™Auto Android Auto™can be used to view maps, play music, and place calls by connecting your Android device to the system. Supported applications can also be run. For more information, please refer to page 136. For details on the services or the operations, visit the Android Auto sites www.android.com/auto/ or www.support.google.com/androidauto/ To use the Android Auto™application, connect your Android device to the USB port. Apple CarPlay® Apple CarPlay® can be used to view maps, play music, and place calls by connecting your iPhone to the system. Supported applications can also be run. For more information, please refer to page 137. For details on the services or the operations, check the Apple CarPlay® site: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ To use the Apple CarPlay® application, connect your iPhone to the USB port. APPS 87

SiriusXM® U.S. satellite and data services are available in the 48 states of the contiguous USA and DC. Data service information, comprising sports, weather, stock and fuel, can be received via the SiriusXM® Radio. To receive the data service information in the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service is necessary following a free trial. SUBARU STARLINK® MOBILE APP There are several key applications that can be loaded to your phone and used while in your Subaru to help you while you drive. You must also download and log in to the SUBARU STARLINK® app on your phone to use these apps. To download the SUBARU STARLINK® app, go to the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and search for SUBARU STARLINK® in the menu. Below are a few apps that you may find helpful. APPS 88

This is the digital version of the original printed Getting Started Guide that is standard in all new Subaru vehicles. The app features In-Vehicle Help (IVH) that provides an interactive, searchable, model-specific concierge through the Touchscreen. Chimani Get the most comprehensive guide to all 417 national parks in the United States. Quickly learn about each park’s history and highlights. eBird Exclusive to Subaru vehicles, the eBird app tells you what birds are being seen near you in real time. Based on a database of millions of bird sightings, eBird acts as a “digital coach” for finding birds. Use the app to decide where to go based on the distance to a great birding location and the species being seen there. For example, the app may tell you the nearest sighting of a certain species is 8 miles away and navigate you to the last place it was seen. Full-screen photos help you confirm your sightings. APPS 89

part of owning your Subaru easy. Although the mobile app is great when you are on the go, you can also visit www.MySubaru.com from your computer to access the same functions and to aid in planning your trip before you leave. You can download the MySubaru app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store on your phone by searching MySubaru. By creating an account, you can: • Schedule service with a Preferred Subaru Retailer • Get vehicle service reminders, recall alerts, and exclusive coupons • Track and record your service history • Access resources like your owner’s manuals, how to videos and more • Have access to SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security features (must have an active SUBARU STARLINK® subscription) • Get help from 24-hour roadside assistance (24-hour roadside is included in standard 3-year warranty, and after 3 years with a Concierge package) Service Appointment Scheduler The SUBARU STARLINK® Service Appointment Scheduler can help you set an appointment from the MySubaru website, Mobile App or the vehicle’s Touchscreen. Getting your Subaru vehicle to the Subaru professionals for service is easy, no matter where you are. If you are away from your preferred Subaru Retailer for service, you can always use Service Appointment Scheduler to locate any of our certified Subaru Retailers near your location. SUBARU STARLINK® Service Appointment Scheduler on your Touchscreen is a convenient way to set a service appointment. Simply select the MySubaru icon on the Home screen and choose “Make an Appointment” to get started. APPS 90

navigation system, powered by TomTom. We hope you enjoy the state-of-the-art navigation technology and optimized mapping routes to guide you on safer, better, and more enjoyable journeys. With your integrated navigation system, you can find destinations by address or search by points of interest, as well as save destinations in the system as favorites. You can also customize route options and settings and find the nearest gas station along your route with the touch of a button. For more information and step by step directions on using your navigation system, please refer to page 142 or the STARLINK® Owner’s Manual. MAPS 91

STARLINK® Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These include Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, and so much more. With the SUBARU STARLINK® system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK® experience includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle. Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS and blue i-button . Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK® call centers that are there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The SOS button is for SOS Emergency Assistance. The i-button is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed). • Press the SOS button for SOS Emergency Assistance.* • Press the i-button for Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if subscribed).* STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY 92

call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select the “End Call” button if displayed on the Touchscreen. Head to www.Subaru.com/STARLINK to see all the SUBARU STARLINK® subscription services and packages. * Access to STARLINK® Safety and Security services requires an active STARLINK® subscription. Remote Engine Start available on keyless access with push-button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control available on vehicles with keyless access with push-button start and automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. ENROLLMENT To enroll in SUBARU STARLINK® and access remote services, a MySubaru account is required. MySubaru is the Subaru owner website that allows you to access vehicle remote services, user preferences, diagnostic alerts and other useful features enabled by your STARLINK® Safety Plus, STARLINK® Security Plus and STARLINK® Concierge subscription. Your retailer may have created an account for you during the delivery process. However, you can also create a MySubaru account on www.mysubaru.com. Enrollment in SUBARU STARLINK® can be done online at MySubaru.com, through the MySubaru Mobile App, at your Subaru retailer or by calling a STARLINK® Customer Care Representative at:1-855-753-2495 NOTE: Please have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available, as you will need it to complete this step. After the enrollment process, you will learn more about the features in detail at MySubaru.com. STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY 93

website (MySubaru.com) and MySubaru Mobile Application are the best ways to stay in touch with your Subaru vehicle. From MySubaru, you can access the following information and STARLINK® Safety and Security services*: • Remote Services • Vehicle Health • Usage Reports • Service Appointment Scheduler • Vehicle Maintenance Schedules • Destination to Vehicle • Service History • Support Resources * Internet access is purchased separately through AT&T with monthly, per gigabyte, and unlimited data options available. Existing AT&T customers have the option to add an additional line to their AT&T Mobile Share plan. Available on select models. SUBARU STARLINK® WI-FI HOTSPOT SUBARU STARLINK® in-vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot keeps you and your family connected using AT&T’s 4G LTE nationwide cellular network. Whether watching movies, playing games or even listening to music, your family won’t miss a beat with SUBARU STARLINK® in-vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot. Set up is quick and easy. For more information on a subscription and step by step enrollment instructions, please refer to page 140 or visit: https://www.att.com/plans/connected-car/subaru.html STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY 94

Many settings can be customized for different features in your Subaru. In this section you will find examples and instructions for some of the settings you can tailor to fit your preferences, as well as ways to keep your system updated. Connect to Home Wi-Fi Connecting to your Wi-Fi network can allow you to update the software and maps. Wi-Fi can be found from the Home Screen by selecting “Settings”. To access Wi-Fi settings and available networks: 1 In the “General” menu, select “Wi-Fi”. For step by step instructions on connecting to Wi-Fi, please refer to page 139 or your STARLINK® Owner’s Manual. Performing Software Updates Software updates provide enhancements to the system, such as new features, added security, and upgraded functions. You can ask your preferred Subaru retailer to check for and perform a full update to the system software. Please ask your preferred Subaru retailer for specific details on update content. For the 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus and the 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation systems, some system software can be updated via a Wi-Fi network. The update process involves downloading and installing the software update. NOTE: System functionality will be restricted during installation, and you may need to reset radio station presets and volume settings after the update process. For step-by-step instructions and more information, please refer to page 161 or your STARLINK® Owner’s Manual. SETTINGS AND UPDATES 95

“Sound”. Choose the setting you want to change. SETTING FUNCTION Audio In the audio settings, you may have the following setting capabilities: • Sound Customization — This function allows you to set the Equalizer, Balance/Fader and Vocal Image Control. • Equalizer — How good an audio program sounds is largely determined by the mix of the treble, mid and bass levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble, mid and bass. • Balance/Fader — A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important. Keep in mind that when listening to a stereo recording or broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the volume of 1 group of sounds while decreasing the volume of another. • Vocal Image Control — Extracts only vocal sound from whole sound and adjusts volume balance off vocals only. • Sound Restorer — This function plays compressed audio with quality near original sound by adding the complement signal of high tone. • Virtual Bass — This function corrects the bass sound by adding harmonic sound. • Dynamic Beat Enhancer — This function expands the dynamic range lost in data compression and creates a sharp beat sound. • Speed Volume Control — The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality according to vehicle speed to compensate for increased vehicle noise. • AUX Volume Gain — Sets the AUX volume gain. Navigation Guidance Volume Sets the navigation prompt volume. Notification Volume Sets the interrupt guidance volume. Beep Sound Setting Turns the tone sound on or off. Beep Sound Volume Sets the tone sound volume. Phone Ringtone Volume Sets the ringtone volume. SETTINGS AND UPDATES 96

Call Volume Sets the call volume. SMS/MMS Ringtone Volume Sets the SMS/MMS ringtone volume. SMS/MMS Read Out Volume Sets the SMS/MMS read out volume. Voice Volume Sets the voice recognition prompts volume. PHONE This system supports Bluetooth®, a wireless data system, allowing you to make and receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel. In the settings menu, you will be able to manage devices, adjust phone book and message settings, and adjust other phone/Bluetooth® settings. To access the phone settings screen, press the “Home” button, select “Settings”, then select the “Phone” menu. SETTINGS AND UPDATES 97

under the “Setting” menu and then “Navigation”. Below are some of the common settings you may want to customize: SETTING FUNCTION Show Along Route Turn the display for parking lots, gas stations and rest areas on or off for the route being traveled during route guidance. Arrival Distance/Time Sets the display for the estimated remaining distance and estimated remaining time to the destination. Freeway Exit Preview Sets the freeway exit preview to on or off. Automatic Zoom Sets whether to automatically enlarge the map when approaching intersections or turning points during route guidance on or off. Auto-Hide Route Bar Sets the route bar auto-hide function to on or off. Route Preference Sets the preferred route type when searching for a new route. Avoid Sets avoidance criteria for the route calculation. Traffic Warning Tone Sets the traffic alert sound to on or off. Map Update Sets the updating of the map data. Checking for Map Updates You can update the maps to the latest information. The maps should be checked and updated regularly for the best possible navigation experience. At www.subaru-maps.com, you can update the entire USA map at once via USB. The maps can also be updated over the air. When updating over the air, you can update eight regions at a time. This allows you to update your home state without having to download the entire map program for the United States. This option is great if you normally stay in your home state and/or surrounding states. Updating Over-the-Air To check for available updates over-the-air, first connect to a Wi-Fi network (see page 139). Map updates can be found by selecting “Settings”, then “Navigation” on the Touchscreen. For step by step directions for updating your maps through Wi-Fi, please refer to page 160. SETTINGS AND UPDATES 98