Subaru Outback (2019 year). Instruction - part 16

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and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior tempera-
ture correctly. To avoid damaging the
sensors, observe the following precau-
tions:
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are located as follows:
– Solar sensor: beside the speaker grille
on the dashboard
– Interior air temperature sensor: on the
side of the driver-side part of the center
panel
– Outside temperature sensor: behind
front grille.

Manual climate control

Airflow mode selection

Select the preferred airflow mode by
pressing the airflow mode selection button
or defroster button.

Airflow modes are as follows.

Models with rear ventilators

Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets

Models with rear ventilators

Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and the
foot outlets

Models with rear ventilators

Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the

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instrument panel and some through wind-
shield defroster outlets (A small amount of
air flows to the windshield and both side
windows to prevent fogging.)

Models with rear ventilators

Heat-def: Windshield defroster outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel

Models with rear ventilators

Defrost: Windshield defroster outlets and
both side outlets of the instrument panel

NOTE

When the “

” mode or “ ” mode is

selected, the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. At the
same time, the air inlet selection is
automatically set to the outside air
mode.
In this state:

– The air conditioner indicator light
does not illuminate.
– You cannot stop the air condi-
tioner compressor by pressing the
air conditioner button.

Temperature control

Turn the temperature control dial over a
range from the blue side (cool) to red side
(warm) to regulate the temperature of
airflow from the air outlets.

MAX A/C mode

Perform the following operation to select
the MAX A/C mode.
.

Turn the temperature control dial to the

“MAX A/C” position (models with type A
climate control system).
.

Press the “MAX A/C” button (models

with type B climate control system).

When this mode is selected, some of the
settings will be changed as follows.

Type A climate control system:
.

The air inlet selection mode will be

changed to the ON position (recirculation).
.

The air conditioner will turn on.

Type B climate control system:
.

The temperature setting will be chan-

ged to the maximum cooling mode.
.

The fan speed setting will be changed

to the maximum speed.
.

The airflow mode setting will be chan-

ged to the “

” (ventilation) mode.

The air inlet selection mode will be

changed to the ON position (recirculation).

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The air conditioner will turn on.

While the MAX A/C mode is selected,
performing the following operation returns
the system to the setting that had been
selected before the MAX A/C mode is
selected.
.

Turn the temperature control dial to a

position other than “MAX A/C” position
(models with type A climate control sys-
tem).
.

Press the “MAX A/C” button again

(models with type B climate control sys-
tem).

SYNC mode (type B)

When the SYNC mode is turned on, both
the driver’s and passenger’s side tem-
peratures are synchronized using the
driver’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to turn on the
SYNC mode. The SYNC button indicator
will illuminate.
Press the SYNC button again or turn the
passenger’s side temperature control dial
to cancel the SYNC mode. The SYNC
button indicator will not illuminate. In this
case, temperature control on the driver’s
side and passenger’s side is separated.
The temperature will be controlled indivi-
dually using the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature control dials.

Fan speed control

The fan operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial (type A), or by pressing
the fan speed control buttons (type B).

Air conditioner control

The air conditioner operates only when the
engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the “A/C” indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again. The indicator light will turn
off.

NOTE

For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 328F (08C), the air conditioner
and dehumidification system may not
work properly.

Air inlet selection

Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.

ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road. When the
ON position is selected, the “

” indicator

light on the information display (type A)/the
indicator light on the air inlet selection
button (type B) illuminates.

OFF position (outside air): Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and the road
is no longer dusty. The indicator light will
turn off.

WARNING

Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears.

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Defrosting

Select the desired “

” mode or “ ” mode

to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and
front door windows by performing the
following procedures.

To select the “

” mode, press the

defroster button.
.

To select the “ ” mode, press the

airflow mode selection button and select
the “ ” mode.

NOTE

When the “

” mode or “ ” mode is

selected, the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. (The air
conditioner indicator light does not
illuminate in this case.) At the same
time, the air inlet selection is automa-
tically set to the outside air mode. For
details, refer to “Airflow mode selec-
tion” F4-6.
.

If the defroster button is pressed

while the “

” mode is selected, it will

return to the previous mode before
selecting the “

” mode.

Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner

Cleaning ventilator grille

Front ventilator inlet grille

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.

Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of the
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
ciency.

Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.

Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.

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Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather condition

Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.

Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.

Refrigerant for your climate
control system

Air conditioner label

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf).
Therefore, the method for adding, chan-
ging or checking the refrigerant is different
from the method for Freon R-12 (CFC12)
and R-134a (HFC134a).
Before adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant, check the air conditioner label
in the location shown in the illustration to
confirm which type of refrigerant is used in
your vehicle.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the
wrong refrigerant are not covered under
warranty.

Air filtration system

Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter according to
the replacement schedule found in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet.” This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. Have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter.

Reduction of the airflow through

the vents.

Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

NOTE

The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.

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Replacing the cabin air filter

1. Remove the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.

(3) Push both sides of the glove box
inward to unlock the stoppers and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
go.

(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
and remove the hinge portion. When

doing this, be careful not to damage
the hinge.

2. Remove the cover of the cabin air filter.

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3. Remove the cabin air filter according to
the following procedure in order to prevent
dust on the air cleaner from falling to the
inside of its housing.

(1) Pull the air filter approximately 3.9
inches (10 cm) first.
(2) Gently push the near side of the air
filter down.
(3) Pull out the air filter.

4. Replace the filter with a new one.
5. Reinstall the cover.

CAUTION

The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.

6. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
7. Close the glove box.

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Antenna ................................................................... 5-2

Printed antenna ..................................................... 5-2
Roof antenna (if equipped) ..................................... 5-2

Audio set ................................................................. 5-2

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Antenna

Printed antenna

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the
antenna printed on the window.

The antenna is printed on the inner surface
of the rear window glass.

NOTE

Antenna performance will deteriorate
significantly if you apply tinting film or

any other material over the antenna
portion of the rear window glass.

Roof antenna (if equipped)

The satellite radio antenna and telematics
antenna (if equipped) are installed in the
center of the roof at the rear.

Audio set

If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine
SUBARU navigation system or audio
system, refer to the separate navigation/
audio Owner’s Manual for details.

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Interior light............................................................. 6-2

Dome light ............................................................. 6-2
Map light ............................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light (Outback) ..................................... 6-3
OFF delay timer ..................................................... 6-3

Sun visors ............................................................... 6-4

Vanity mirror with light........................................... 6-5

Storage compartment ............................................. 6-5

Glove box .............................................................. 6-6
Center console ...................................................... 6-6
Overhead console .................................................. 6-7
Pocket ................................................................... 6-7

Cup holder............................................................... 6-7

Front passenger’s cup holder................................. 6-7
Rear passenger’s cup holder.................................. 6-8

Bottle holders.......................................................... 6-8
Accessory power outlets........................................ 6-9
USB power supply (if equipped).......................... 6-11

Ashtray (if equipped)............................................ 6-12
Coat hook.............................................................. 6-13
Shopping bag hook .............................................. 6-14

Legacy ................................................................. 6-14
Outback................................................................ 6-14

Convenient grip (Outback)................................... 6-14
Floor mat ............................................................... 6-15
Cargo area cover (Outback – if equipped) ......... 6-16

Using the cover .................................................... 6-16
To install the front cover....................................... 6-17
To remove the front cover..................................... 6-17
To remove the cover housing................................ 6-17
Stowage of the cargo area cover........................... 6-18
To take out the stowed cover housing................... 6-19
To install the cover housing.................................. 6-19

Convenient tie-down hooks (Outback) ............... 6-20
Under-floor storage compartment....................... 6-20

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Interior light

CAUTION

When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.

Dome light

DOOR

OFF

The dome light switch has the following
positions:

ON: The light remains on continuously.
OFF: The light remains off.

DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto-
matically when any of the doors (for
Outback, including the rear gate) is
opened. Several seconds after all of the
doors (including the rear gate) are closed,
the dome light gradually turns off. For
details, refer to “OFF delay timer” F6-3.

Map light

To turn on the map light, press the lens.
To turn it off, press the lens again.

Door interlock switch

Models with SUBARU STARLINK*
1)

Door interlock switch

*: For details about the SUBARU STARLINK
(U.S.-spec. models only, if equipped), refer to
the Owner’s Manual supplement for the
SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security.

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Models without SUBARU STARLINK
1)

Door interlock switch

The door interlock switch has the following
positions.

OFF: The map lights do not illuminate
automatically in conjunction with a door
opening. But, the lights can be turned on
manually by pressing the map light
switches.
DOOR: The map lights illuminate auto-
matically when any of the doors (other than
the rear gate or trunk lid) is opened even
while the map light switches are in the OFF
position. Several seconds after all of the
doors (other than the rear gate or trunk lid)
are closed, the map lights gradually turn
off. For details, refer to “OFF delay timer”
F6-3.

Cargo area light (Outback)

DOOR

OFF

The cargo area light switch has the
following positions.
DOOR: The light illuminates only when the
rear gate is opened. The light gradually
turns off several seconds after the rear
gate is closed. For derails, refer to “OFF
delay timer” F6-3.
OFF: The light remains off.
ON: The light remains on continuously.

OFF delay timer

The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
.

dome light

map light

Trunk light (Legacy)

cargo area light (Outback)

After being illuminated automatically,
these lights remain on for a certain period
of time and then gradually turn off under
the following conditions.
.

after the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position
.

after any doors or the rear gate

(Outback) is closed (dome light)
.

after all doors are closed (map light)

after the rear gate is closed (cargo area

light)
.

after the doors are unlocked using the

keyless access function (if equipped)
(dome light and map light)
.

after the doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry system (dome light
and map light)
.

when approaching with the access key

fob (if equipped) (dome light and map light)

While the lights are illuminated, if any of
the following operations is performed, the
lights turn off immediately.

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The ignition switch is turned from the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position to the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
.

All doors and the rear gate (Outback)

are locked using the keyless access
function (if equipped).
.

All doors and the rear gate (Outback)

are locked using the remote keyless entry
system.

The setting for the period of time in which
the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact
your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, the
setting can be changed by operating the
combination meter display. For details,
refer to“Interior Light” F3-47.

Sun visors

To block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.

With the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can slide the sun visor toward
the rear to prevent glare through the gap
between the sun visor and center pillar. To
slide the sun visor, pull it toward the rear of
the vehicle. When you have finished
sliding it, push it toward the front of the
vehicle.

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CAUTION

Do not slide the sun visor over the
windshield. The slided sun visor
would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.

Vanity mirror with light

CAUTION

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being blinded by glare.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi-
nate when the mirror cover is opened.

NOTE

Use of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.

Storage compartment

CAUTION

Always keep the storage com-

partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden stops or an
accident.

Do not store the following items

in the storage compartment.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire or
accident.

– Spray cans, containers with

flammable or corrosive li-
quids or any other dangerous
items.

– Plastic or other heat-vulner-

able or flammable articles
such as a lighter.

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Glove box

Lock

Unlock

To open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and
turn it clockwise. To unlock the glove box,
insert the key and turn it counterclockwise.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”, use the emer-
gency key to lock or unlock the glove box.

NOTE

The emergency key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.

Center console

The center console box provides a storage
space.

Coin tray

Accessory tray

The lid located inside the center console
can be used as a coin tray or an accessory
tray for small items.

Pen holder

Card holder

When the lid inside the center console is
removed, you can use the center console
as a pen holder or a card holder.

The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.

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Overhead console

To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.

CAUTION

Before operating this vehicle, en-
sure that the overhead console is
closed.

Pocket

CAUTION

Do not push the upper part of the

lid. Doing so could cause your
fingers to be pinched.

Do not use the pocket as an

ashtray or leave a lighted cigar-
ette in the pocket. This could
cause a fire.

To use the pocket, push the lower part of
the lid lightly. It will automatically open.

Cup holder

CAUTION

Take care to avoid spills. Bev-
erages, if hot, might burn you
and/or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage up-
holstery, carpets or audio equip-
ment.

Front passenger’s cup holder

CAUTION

Do not pick up a cup from the cup

holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an acci-
dent.

Take care not to spill a beverage

on the select lever or any
switch(es) in the adjacent area. If
the beverage is spilled, it may
cause a malfunction of the select
lever and/or switch(es).

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