2022 Subaru Outback Illumination Brightness Control User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback Illumination Brightness Control

Illumination Brightness Control

• The illumination brightness of the combination meter and center information display dims under the following conditions.
• The light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position when the ambient light is dark.
• The light switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlights illuminate automatically.
• You can adjust the illumination brightness for better visibility.
• To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
• To darken, turn the control dial downward

NOTE

• When the control dial is turned fully upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all.
• The brightness setting is not canceled even when the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
• The operation method of illumination brightness will differ depending on whether or not the “Brightness Dial” in the center information display is on. Refer to the operation method indicated in the following table.

“Brightness Dial” is on

Operational item	Combi- nation meter	Center information dis- play
Control dial	Available	Available
“Brightness”*1 on the central information display	Not available	Not available

“Brightness Dial” is off

Operational item	Combi- nation meter	Center information dis- play
Control dial	Available	Not available
“Brightness” on the central information display	Not available	Available

1. When “Brightness Dial” is on, “Brightness” on the central information display is not available. For details about “Brightness Dial” on/ off settings, refer to “General settings” P219 (11.6-inch display models) or “General settings” P237 (dual 7.0- inch display models).

Auto Dimmer Cancel Function

• When the ambient light is bright, the illumination brightness is set to the maximum regardless of the position of the control dial. In this case, you cannot adjust the illumination brightness by using the control dial. When the ambient light is dark, you can dim the illumination brightness as described above.
• The operational/non-operational setting and sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel function can be changed by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.