Subaru Legacy (2023 year). Manual in english

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The electronic parking brake system

uses motors to apply the parking brake.
Therefore, operating sounds from the
motors will be heard when applying or
releasing the parking brake. Make sure
that the motor sounds are heard when
applying or releasing the parking
brake.

When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction or the elec-
tronic parking brake operation is pro-
hibited temporarily, if the parking brake
switch is operated, a chirp sound is
heard and the electronic parking brake
indicator light flashes.

When you cannot release the park-

ing brake due to, for example, a system
malfunction, contact your SUBARU
dealer and have your SUBARU dealer
release the parking brake.

If the operation of the electronic

parking brake switch is stopped mid-
way or performed extremely slowly, the
system may detect an error and turn on
the brake system warning light. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion if the warning light turns off after
operating the switch.

When the electronic parking brake

has not been used for a long period of
time, the electronic parking brake may
operate automatically after the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position. This occurs due to checking
the proper operation of the electronic
parking brake and does not indicate a
malfunction.

If the electronic parking brake

switch is malfunctioning and the elec-
tronic parking brake cannot be re-
leased, refer to the instructions de-
scribed in “Automatic release function
by accelerator pedal”

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After activating the electronic park-

ing brake, you may hear a short sound
several minutes after the electronic
parking brake indicator light and the
indicator light on the electronic parking
brake switch illuminate as the system
confirms proper engagement. This
sound is different from the apply and
release sound.
This can occur:

– If the brakes are extremely hot.
– If the car is parked on a steep
incline.
– If the electronic parking brake is
applied after the ignition switch is
turned OFF.

This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.

The Auto Start Stop system is deac-

tivated while the electronic parking
brake is applied.

If you operate the electronic parking

brake switch while the Auto Start Stop
system is activated, the Auto Start Stop
system will be deactivated. The elec-
tronic parking brake will activate after
the engine is restarted. After the elec-
tronic parking brake indicator light is
illuminated, release your foot from the
brake pedal.

When starting the engine or restart-

ing the engine using the Auto Start Stop
system, if you operate the electronic
parking brake switch, the electronic
parking brake indicator light may flash
temporarily. However, this is not a
malfunction if the light turns off after
the electronic parking brake is deacti-
vated.

Automatic release function by ac-
celerator pedal

The electronic parking brake system has
an automatic release function. The parking
brake will be automatically released by
depressing the accelerator pedal. How-
ever, the automatic release function does
not operate under the following conditions.

Any door (other than the trunk lid or rear

gate) is open.

The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

If the parking brake is automatically
released, the electronic parking brake

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indicator light and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch turn off.

NOTE

Even if you have applied the parking
brake, the parking brake will be auto-
matically released when the accelera-
tor pedal is depressed.

Auto Vehicle Hold function

The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle stopped even
after releasing the brake pedal when the
vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at
traffic signals.

WARNING

Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function on a steep hill or slip-
pery road. The vehicle may move
even when using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, causing serious
injury or accidents.

Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function to park the vehicle. The
vehicle may move unexpectedly,
causing serious injury or acci-
dents. Make sure to shift the
select lever to the “P” position
and apply the electronic parking
brake in the following cases.

– When you are going to park

your vehicle.

– When passengers are getting

in or out of the vehicle.

– When you are loading or un-

loading.

When using the Auto Vehicle

Hold function, do not release the
brake pedal before the Auto Ve-
hicle Hold indicator illuminates.
The vehicle may move unexpect-
edly, causing serious injury or
accidents.

Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold

function in the following cases.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, causing serious
injury or accidents.

– When washing your vehicle in

an automatic car wash

– When being towed

CAUTION

When stopping on a steep slope

with the Auto Vehicle Hold func-
tion turned on, the electronic
parking brake may be automati-
cally applied. Then the electronic
parking brake indicator light will

flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while stop-
ping. Otherwise, the vehicle may
move.

When being towed, turn off the

Auto Vehicle Hold function.

NOTE

We recommend turning on the Auto
Vehicle Hold function when stopping
on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold
function is turned off, the vehicle may
roll backward when driving off.

To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle
Hold function

Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

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To turn the Auto Vehicle Hold function on
and off, operate the center information
display. Refer to “Car settings”

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(11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle
setting icons”

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play models).
When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
turned ON, the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator
light will turn on.

NOTE

When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction while the
Auto Vehicle Hold function is turned on,
a chirp will sound, the Auto Vehicle
Hold indicator light will turn off and the
brake system warning light will turn on.

Every time when starting the engine,

the Auto Vehicle Hold function will be
set to off.

To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold
function

Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal when all of the following conditions
are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
function will operate.

Driver’s door is closed.

The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

While the vehicle is kept stopped by the
Auto Vehicle Hold function, the Auto
Vehicle Hold indicator light will flash.

To release the Auto Vehicle Hold
function

Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.

Depress the accelerator pedal.

Depress the brake pedal again.

Apply the electronic parking brake.

Shift the select lever to the “P” position

with the brake pedal pressed.

Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold func-

tion operating with the center information
display while depressing the brake pedal.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
released, the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator
light will change from flashing to illumi-
nated.

Under any of the following conditions, the
Auto Vehicle Hold function will be auto-
matically released and the electronic
parking brake will be automatically ap-
plied.

The Auto Vehicle Hold function has

been in operation for 10 minutes.

The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.

The ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position.

The vehicle is stopped on a steep

slope.

The Auto Vehicle Hold function is

malfunctioning.

In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold
indicator light will turn off and the electronic
parking brake indicator light will illuminate.

Tips

When the electronic parking brake is

automatically applied with the vehicle kept
stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function,
release the electronic parking brake by
either of the following operations before
starting off. Then make sure that the
electronic parking brake indicator light is
off.

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– Depress the accelerator pedal with
the driver’s seatbelt fastened and with
the doors closed.
– Press the electronic parking brake
switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Under certain conditions, including a

malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a
warning buzzer will sound and a warning
message will appear on the combination
meter display (color LCD). All warning
messages should be strictly observed.

On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be

kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold
function. In such a case, depress and hold
the brake pedal.

When stopping on a steep slope with

the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated,
the electronic parking brake may automa-
tically applied after stopping, then the
electronic parking brake indicator light
may flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while stopped.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move. When
getting out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle
on a flat surface, then apply the electronic
parking brake.

If the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

does not illuminates even after touching
“Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)” with the operat-
ing conditions met, the function may have
a malfunction. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for an inspection.

You may hear a sound while the Auto

Vehicle Hold function is keeping your
vehicle stopped. This is normal, and does
not represent a malfunction.

When you depress the brake pedal to

release the Auto Vehicle Hold function, an
operation sound or vibration may be
generated, or the brake pedal may return
slowly. This is not a malfunction.

While the vehicle is kept stopped by the

Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake
pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a
malfunction.

When using the Auto Vehicle Hold

function, depress the brake pedal firmly.
Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not
operate.

Emergency brake

CAUTION

Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emer-
gency brake is excessively used, the
brake parts will wear down faster or
the brake may not work sufficiently
due to brake overheating.

NOTE

While using the emergency brake,

the electronic parking brake indicator

light and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch illuminate and a
chirp sounds.

While using the emergency brake, a

sound may be heard from the engine
compartment. This is the operating
sound of the brake that is activated by
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system,
and does not indicate a malfunction.

If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can
stop the vehicle by pulling the parking
brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the
electronic parking brake indicator light and
the indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

Electronic parking brake system
warning

CAUTION

If the brake system warning light
turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunction-
ing. Immediately stop your vehicle in
the nearest safe location and con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.

If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system, the brake system
warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic
parking brake system warning”

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Parking Tips

When parking your vehicle, always per-
form the following items.

Apply the parking brake.

Place the select lever in the “P” (Park)

position.

Never rely on the transmission alone to
hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel as described here. When
the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front
wheels should be turned away from the
curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels
should be turned into the curb.

7-17. Auto Start Stop System

The Auto Start Stop system is designed to
automatically stop and restart the engine
when 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 emis-
sions and undesired idling noise.

System Operation

CAUTION

The Auto Start Stop system is de-
signed to automatically stop and
restart the engine for a short period
of time during idling. Do not use the
system when parking the vehicle
normally.

So that it can be used safely and comfor-
tably, in addition to driver operations, the
Auto 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

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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.
However, when the Auto Vehicle Hold
indicator light illuminates, the engine will
not restart.

Auto Start Stop indicator light (green)

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.

NOTE

After starting the engine, if the

vehicle is left idling without being
driven, the Auto Start Stop system will
not operate.

Your vehicle is equipped with a

special high-performance battery.
When replacing the vehicle battery, be
sure to replace it with a genuine
SUBARU battery (or equivalent) de-
signed specifically for use in a vehicle
equipped with the Auto Start Stop
system. For details, consult your
SUBARU dealer.

Operational conditions

The engine can be automatically stopped
by the Auto Start Stop system when all of
the following conditions are met.

The engine is sufficiently warmed up.

The engine hood is closed.

The driver’s door is closed.

The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

The malfunction indicator light (CHECK

ENGINE warning light) is off.*

The airflow mode selection is set to a

mode other than “

” mode.

The rear window defogger is not in use.

X-MODE has been turned off (if

equipped).

After the vehicle is stopped, the engine will
be automatically stopped when the follow-
ing conditions are met.

The steering wheel is in the straight

ahead position.

The steering wheel is not being oper-

ated.

*1: Even if the malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) is illumi-
nated, the Auto Start Stop system may
operate when the system recovers from the
malfunction.

NOTE

After the vehicle is stopped, the

engine may not automatically stop
under the following conditions.

– The vehicle is stopped on a road
with a steep slope.
– The vehicle is stopped by hard
braking.

After the vehicle is stopped, the

engine may not automatically stop if
the brake pedal is not fully depressed.
Make sure to depress the brake pedal
firmly when stopping the vehicle.

In the following cases, it may take

some time for the Auto Start Stop
system to operate.

– When the battery is discharged
because the vehicle has not been
used for a long period of time, etc.
– The coolant temperature is low.
– When the battery terminals have
been reconnected after replacing
the battery, etc.

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Non-operational conditions

In any of the following cases, the Auto
Start Stop system will not operate.

When the Auto Start Stop warning light/

Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light is
illuminating.

When the malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) is illumi-
nating.*

The electronic parking brake is applied.

When the engine hood is opened.

When the CVT fluid is not sufficiently

warmed up.

When the temperature of the CVT fluid

is abnormally high.

When the vehicle battery is not in good

condition.

When using the climate control system,

the temperature difference between the
setting temperature and the temperature
inside the vehicle is significant.

When using the climate control system,

the amount of air flow is significant.

*1: Even if the malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) is illumi-
nated, the Auto Start Stop system may
operate when the system recovers from the
malfunction.

NOTE

The Auto Start Stop system may not
operate in the following cases:

The malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) or other
warning lights on the combination
meter are illuminated.

You are driving the vehicle in a high-

elevation area.

Engine restart operational condi-
tions

In any one of the following cases, the
engine will be automatically restarted even
if the brake pedal is kept depressed.

When slightly releasing the brake pedal

on road with a steep slope and the vehicle
begins rolling.

When further depressing the brake

pedal.

When depressing the accelerator ped-

al.

When you move the select lever to the

“R” position.

When turning the steering wheel.

When operating the electronic parking

brake switch.

W h e n a c t i v a t i n g X - M O D E ( i f

equipped).

When the air flow mode selection set to

“

” mode.

When the climate control system can

no longer maintain the set temperature.

When unbuckling the driver’s seatbelt.

When opening the driver’s door.

When activating the rear window de-

fogger.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is

released, refer to “Auto Vehicle Hold
function”

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Engine restart non-operational
conditions

WARNING

Do not open the engine hood when
the Auto Start Stop system is in
operation. It may cause the vehicle
to move while on a slope, the steer-
ing wheel operation may become
heavy, or the brakes may not work
well, which can create dangerous
conditions.

To ensure safety, the engine will not be
automatically restarted if the engine hood
is opened when the Auto Start Stop
system is in operation, even if the brake
pedal is released. In this case, check the
surrounding area and restart the engine by
normal operation.
Also, when the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator
light blinks, the engine will not restart.

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NOTE

When the Auto Start Stop system is

in operation, the brake pedal may feel
stiff. However, this is not a malfunction.

When the battery is discharged, the

engine will be automatically restarted
even if you keep the brake pedal
depressed.

In the following cases, the length of

time that the engine is temporarily
stopped by the Auto Start Stop system
may be shorter.

– When the climate control system
is in operation.
– When the outside temperature is
high, or when it is low (because the
climate control system can no long-
er maintain the set temperature).
– When consumption of electricity
by electrical components is high.

When the engine is automatically

restarted by the Auto Start Stop sys-
tem, the power provided via the acces-
sory power outlet will be reduced.
Depending on the connected appli-
ance, the power of the appliance may
temporarily turn off.

Auto Start Stop warning light

Auto Start Stop warning light (yellow)

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.

CAUTION

If the Auto Start Stop warning light
does not turn off after the engine has
started, the Auto Start Stop system
may be malfunctioning. We recom-
mend that you contact your author-
ized SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.

To turn on/off the Auto Start Stop
system

Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light

To turn the Auto Start Stop system on and
off, operate the center information display.
Refer to “Auto Start Stop ON/OFF icon”

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“Auto Start Stop ON/OFF icon”

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(dual 7.0-inch display models).
When the Auto Start Stop system is turned
OFF, the Auto Start Stop OFF indicator
light on the combination meter display
(color LCD) will illuminate.

While the engine is temporarily stopped by
the system, if the Auto Start Stop system
turns off, the engine will be restarted even
if you do not release the brake pedal.

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NOTE

If the engine is restarted when the

Auto Start Stop system is not opera-
tional and the ignition switch has been
turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position,
the Auto Start Stop system will turn on
again.

Be sure to turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position when leav-
ing the vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in the battery discharging.

Auto Start Stop 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 illumi-
nate. It will turn off when the vehicle begins
to drive.

Displaying the Auto Start
Stop System Status

Approximate indications of the time that
the engine has been stopped by the Auto
Start Stop system and/or the amount of
fuel saved can be displayed on the
combination meter display (color LCD).
For details, refer to “Basic Screens”

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System Warning

So that it can be used safely and comfor-
tably, the Auto Start Stop system is
designed to constantly monitor the vehicle
conditions as well as the environment
inside and outside the vehicle in addition
to driver operations, and to provide various
warnings to the driver via the warning light
and/or indicator light illuminating and a
buzzer sounding. For details about the
warning light and indicator light, refer to
“Auto Start Stop Warning Light (Yellow)”

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Warning buzzer

The buzzer will sound when the engine
hood is opened while the engine is
stopped by the Auto Start Stop system.

When this occurs, the buzzer will stop
sounding when the following operations
are performed.

The engine is restarted by normal

operation. (Refer to “Preparing to Drive”

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The ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position.

Display of warning messages

If a warning message is displayed on the
combination meter display (color LCD)
while driving, a malfunction may have
occurred in the Auto Start Stop system.
In this case, the Auto Start Stop warning
light will illuminate. We recommend that
you have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

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7-18. Front View Monitor (If
Equipped)

The image from the camera mounted
inside the front grille is displayed in the
center information display.

WARNING

Never rely on only the Front View

Monitor when driving the vehicle.
The image on the monitor screen
may be different from the actual
situation. If you drive the vehicle
by viewing only the monitor im-
age, a collision or an unexpected
accident may occur. When driv-
ing the vehicle, always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly

with your eyes and the mirrors.

Always operate the vehicle as

you would without the Front View
Monitor.

Do not use the Front View Monitor

in the following situations.

– You are driving on a dirt road

or a road covered in snow.

– The camera malfunctions (e.g.

the lens or bracket is broken).

If the outside temperature is low,

the monitor screen may become
dark or the image may become
dim. In particular, the image of a
moving object may be distorted
or disappear from the screen.
You must always check the traffic
around the vehicle directly with
your eyes when driving it.

NOTE

If there is a malfunction on the center
information display, refer to “Malfunc-
tions of the Center Information Dis-
play”

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How to Access the Front View
Monitor

Front view monitor switch

To change over to the camera screen,
make sure the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, then press the front view monitor
switch under the following conditions.

The vehicle speed is below 12 mph (20

km/h).

The select lever is in except “R”.

NOTE

The screen will change over to the rear
view image when the select lever is
moved to “R”. Refer to “Rear View
Camera”

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How to Cancel the Front View
Monitor

Manual cancellation

The Front View Monitor will be canceled by
either of the following operations.

Press the front view monitor switch

again.

Touch

(car settings icon).

Touch

(HOME).

Touch

(driver profiles icon).

Automatic cancellation

If any of the following conditions are met,
the Front View Monitor is canceled auto-
matically.

After accessing the Front View Monitor
by pressing the front view monitor
switch:

Approximately 3 minutes have passed

since the last operation.

The vehicle speed becomes 12.5 mph

(20 km/h) or higher.

The select lever is shifted to the “P”

position.

Pulling up the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed to apply the
parking brake.

Range of Image on Screen

Traffic intersection with a poor visibility
view

Parking facing a wall

Range of displayed image

Obstacles (e.g., buildings, fences or
other vehicles)

WARNING

Because the range of the image
captured by the camera is limited,
always check the traffic around the
vehicle directly with your eyes when
driving the vehicle.

NOTE

The range of the displayed image

may differ depending on the vehicle
status or the road surface status.

Because the Front View Monitor

system uses a specially designed lens,
the sense of distance in the displayed
image is different from the actual dis-
tance.

The camera image may be difficult to

view in the following situations. This is
not a malfunction.

– Dark place (at night)
– High or low temperature around
the lens
– Water contacts lens or in high
humidity (rainy weather)
– There is foreign materials (such
as mud) around the camera
– Sunlight or headlight beam di-
rectly shines towards the camera
lens

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Under an artificial light such as a

fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp
or mercury lamp, the lighted portion
may look like it is flickering (flicker
phenomenon).

While the display has cooled down,

the image may leave traces or become
darker than usual, causing a difficulty
in viewing the screen. Always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly with
your eyes while driving the vehicle.

The following incidents should not

be deemed a malfunction.

– The camera lens may become
foggy when the humidity is high on
a rainy day.
– The light from a vehicle or build-
ing located ahead may be reflected
towards the camera image while
driving at night.
– In a dark place or while driving at
night, the camera image may be
adjusted to make noises less visi-
ble. Therefore, the image may look
like a monochromatic image or the
image colors may differ from the
actual colors. The camera image
may be deteriorated in regard to
sharpness at the center and four
corners of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.

Guiding Line

Guiding lines

Warning message

The guiding lines that indicates the width
and the front end of your vehicle are
displayed on the display.

Handling of Camera

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, the system may malfunc-
tion.

Do not apply any strong impact to

the camera such as banging it or
hitting it with an object. The
mounting angle may change.

The camera unit is a waterproof

structure. Do not attempt to re-
move, disassemble or modify the
unit.

Do not rub strongly or polish the

camera lens with a hard brush or
abrasive compounds. The lens
may be scratched resulting in an
adverse effect to the camera
image.

The camera lens is made of glass

or plastic. Do not allow any
organic solvent, body wax, oil
film remover or glass coating
agent to become attached on the
lens surface. If any becomes
attached, remove it immediately.

Do not expose the camera lens to

any sudden temperature change,
for example, spraying hot water
on it in cold weather.

Do not apply the water jet of a

high pressure washer to the cam-
era or the surrounding area when
cleaning the vehicle. The impact
by the strong water pressure may
cause the camera to come off.
Also, water may enter inside the
camera and cause a malfunction.

If the camera is exposed to any

impact, it may lead to malfunction

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of the camera. Have the camera
inspected by your SUBARU deal-
er as soon as possible.

Do not use a steam cleaner under

any circumstances. Some types
of steam cleaners inject hot
steam.

The camera surface may be da-

maged by a flying stone.

NOTE

If the camera lens is contaminated, no
sharp image is available. When the
camera is contaminated with water
drops, snow or mud, wash it with water
and wipe away any moisture with a soft
cloth. If it heavily gets dirty, wash it with
a neutral detergent.

7-19. Rear View Camera

A rear view camera is attached to the trunk
lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback/Subaru
Outback Wilderness). When the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position and the select
lever is set to “R”, the rear view camera
automatically displays the rear view image
behind the vehicle on the center informa-
tion display.

WARNING

Since the rear view camera uses a

wide-angle lens, the image on the
monitor is different from the
actual view in terms of distance.

Since the range of the image on

the monitor is limited, always

check the rear view and the
surrounding area with your eyes
and mirrors, and move backward
at a slow speed. Moving back-
ward only by checking the rear
view image from the camera
could cause an accident.

Do not disassemble or modify the

camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes out or you smell a
strange odor, stop using the rear
view camera immediately. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection. Continued use may
result in accident, fire or electric
shock.

CAUTION

When washing your vehicle with

a high-pressure washer, do not
allow water to touch the camera
directly. Entry of water in the
camera lens may result in con-
densation, malfunction, fire or
electric shock.

Since the camera is a precision

device, do not subject it to strong
impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,
fire or electric shock may occur.

If mud or snow sticks to or is

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frozen on the camera, you must
be very careful when removing it.
Otherwise, damage to the camera
may cause a fire or electric
shock. Pour water or lukewarm
water over the camera to remove
mud and ice, and wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.

Do not put a flame close to the

camera or wiring. Otherwise, da-
mage or fire may occur.

When replacing the fuse, be sure

to use a fuse with the specified
rating. Use of a fuse with a
different rating may result in a
malfunction.

If you use the rear view camera

for a long time while the engine is
not operated, the battery may
become completely discharged.

NOTE

Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,

benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,
discoloration may occur. To remove
contamination, wipe the camera with a
cloth moistened with a diluted neutral
detergent. Then wipe it with a soft, dry
cloth.

When waxing the vehicle, be careful

not to apply the wax to the camera. If it

comes in contact with the camera,
moisten a clean cloth with a diluted
neutral detergent to remove the wax.

The camera lens has a hard coating

to help prevent scratches. However,
when washing the vehicle or cleaning
the camera lens, be careful not to
scratch the camera lens. Do not use a
washing brush directly on the camera
lens. The image quality of the rear view
camera may deteriorate.

Strong light shined on the camera

lens may develop vertical lines around
the light source. This is not a malfunc-
tion.

Under the fluorescent light, the dis-

play may flicker. However, this is not a
malfunction.

The image of the rear view camera

may be slightly different from the actual
color of the objects.

If there is a malfunction on the center

information display, refer to “Malfunc-
tions of the Center Information Dis-
play”

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P498.

How to Use the Rear View
Camera

When the select lever is set to “R”, the rear
view camera automatically displays the
rear view image from the vehicle. When
the lever is set to other positions, the

image before setting to “R” is displayed.
1. Set the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. Set the select lever to “R”.

NOTE

The image of the rear view camera is

horizontally reversed as is the case
with the vehicle inside mirror or the
outside mirror.

When “Rear Camera Delay Control”

is on, the rear view image will be
displayed on the center information
display for a certain period of time after
the select lever is shifted to a position
other than the “P” position from “R”. To
turn the function on and off, refer to
“General settings”

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P221 (11.6-inch

display models) or “General settings”

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P239 (dual 7.0-inch display models).

It may be difficult to see the image of

the rear view camera in the following
cases. This is not a malfunction of the
camera.

– The vehicle is in a dark place (at
night, in a tunnel, etc.).
– The vehicle is in an extremely hot
or cold place.
– An object (such as raindrops,
snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the
view of the rear view camera sticks
to the lens of the camera.

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– Strong light is shining directly on
the camera lens (occasionally, there
are vertical lines on the screen).

Viewing Range on the Screen

CAUTION

The range that can be viewed with
the rear view camera is limited.
Always be sure to check with your
eyes when moving backward and
proceed slowly. Otherwise, it may
cause an accident or injury.

Range of view

Image from camera

The area from the rear end of the bumper
can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the
bumper and areas just under the bumper
cannot be viewed.

Also, the image from the rear view camera
looks shorter than the actual distance.

Range of view

Image from camera

The area above the camera cannot be
viewed. If there is an object that has a wide

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projection on its upper part such as a sign
pole behind the vehicle, the projection
cannot be seen on the screen.

Help Lines

The help lines are a guide to help you
realize the actual distance from the screen
image.

NOTE

If you shift to the “R” range within
several seconds after turning on the
ignition switch, the warning message
may not be displayed. Wait for several
seconds after turning on the ignition
switch before shifting to the “R” range.
Then, the warning message will be
displayed.

Help lines

Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

Approx. 10 ft (3 m) from the bumper
(green horizontal line)

Approx. 6 ft (2 m) from the bumper (green
horizontal line)

Approx. 3 ft (1 m) from the bumper
(yellow horizontal line)

Approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) from the bumper
(red horizontal line)

Vehicle centerline

Dynamic guidelines

When the select lever is set to “R”, the
monitor screen displays the help lines
together with the rear view image.

CAUTION

When moving backward, always

check the back with your eyes
without relying on the help lines.

Otherwise, it may cause an acci-
dent or injury.

The actual position may be differ-

ent from the indication of the help
lines.

Differences may occur due to the

number of passengers or the
loaded cargo.

When the vehicle is on a slope or

inclined against the road, the
indication is different from the
actual position.

NOTE

When “Steering Angle Lines” is off, the
dynamic guidelines will be disappear
on the center information display. To
turn the dynamic guidelines on and off,
refer to “General settings”

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P221

(11.6-inch display models) or “General
settings”

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P239 (dual 7.0-inch display

models).

Difference between screen image
and actual road

The distance markers show the distance
for a level road when the vehicle is not
loaded. It may be different from the actual
distance depending on the loading condi-
tions or road conditions.

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