2022 Subaru Outback Mirrors User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback Mirrors

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.

Inside Mirror (without AutoDimming Function) (If Equipped)

1. Normal position
2. Anti-glare position

Push the tab on the mirror for normal use. To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the antiglare position.

Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass with HomeLink® (If Equipped)

1. Display
2. HomeLink® buttons
3. Switch

During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming feature senses distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you and automatically dims to eliminate the glare and help preserve your vision.

To Operate the Auto-Dimming Feature

Press the switch to turn the auto-dimming feature on/off. The auto-dimming feature is enabled when the switch’s green LED indicator is on. The auto-dimming feature will default to on with each ignition cycle.

To Operate the Compass Feature (if equipped)

1. To turn the compass feature on/off, press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds or until the display turns on/off. The compass feature will default to on with each ignition cycle.
2. If the display reads “C”, slowly drive the vehicle in circles until the compass is calibrated.
3. To adjust for compass zone variance:
   1. Find your current location and zone number on the map.
   2. Press and hold the switch for more than 6 seconds or until a zone number appears in the display.
   3. Once the zone number appears in the display, toggle the switch again until your current location zone number appears. After you stop pressing the switch, your new zone number will be saved. Within a few seconds, the display will show a compass direction.
4. If the vehicle’s magnetics have changed or if the compass appears inaccurate, recalibrate the compass. Press and hold the switch for more than 9 seconds or until a “C” appears in the display. Once a “C” appears in the display, slowly drive the vehicle in circles until the compass is calibrated.

HomeLink® Wireless Control System

The HomeLink® Wireless Control System provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio frequency remotes used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and even home lighting. The below steps are generic programming instructions; for Genie and Sommer garage door openers please go directly to the HomeLink® website. Additional information and programming videos can be found at www.HomeLink. com and www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

CAUTION

• Before programming HomeLink® to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage.
• When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside of the garage.
• Do not use HomeLink® with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards.
• It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the handheld remote (garage door opener remote) of the device for quicker and more accurate training.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position before programming and/or operating HomeLink®.
• Keep the hand-held remote (garage door opener remote) of the device you are programming for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® buttons” P271.

Programming a New HomeLink® button

1. Indicator Light
2. HomeLink® buttons

1. Press and release the HomeLink® button that you would like to program. The HomeLink® indicator light will flash orange slowly (if not, refer to “Erasing HomeLink® buttons” P271).
   1. Garage door opener remote
2. Position the hand-held remote (garage door opener remote) 1 to 3 inches (2 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button that you would like to program.
   NOTE : Some hand-held remotes (garage door opener remotes) may actually train better at a distance of 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm). Keep this in mind if you have difficulty with the programming process.
3. While the HomeLink® indicator light is flashing orange, press and hold the handheld remote button. Continue pressing the hand-held remote button until the HomeLink® indicator light changes from orange to green. You may now release the hand-held remote button.
   NOTE : Some devices may require you to replace this “Programming a New HomeLink® button” step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. Refer to “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” P271.
   1. Indicator Light
4. Press the HomeLink® button that you would like to program and observe the indicator light.
   • If the indicator light remains constant green, your device should operate when the HomeLink ® button is pressed. At this point, if your device operates, programming is complete.
   • If the indicator light rapidly flashes green, firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the HomeLink® button up to three times to complete the programming process. At this point if your device operates, programming is complete. If the device does not operate, continue with the next step of the programming instructions.
     1. “Learn” button
5. At the garage door opener motor, (security gate motor, etc.) locate the “Learn”, “Smart”, or “Program” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit (see the device’s manual to identify this button). The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.
   NOTE : A ladder and/or second person may simplify the following steps.
6. Firmly press and release the “Learn”, “Smart”, or “Program” button. You now have 30 seconds in which to complete step 7.
7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release the HomeLink® button up to three times. At this point programming is complete and your device should operate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released.
   1. Status Indicators
8. If status indicator arrows appear next to the indicator light, please refer to “Garage Door Two-Way Communication” P272.

In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions, additional HomeLink® information and programming videos can be found at www.HomeLink.com and www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex. For Genie and Sommer garage door openers please go directly to the HomeLink® website.

Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter remote signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission, which may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time out” in the same manner. The indicator LED on the hand-held remote will go off when the device times out, indicating that it has finished transmitting. If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the programming procedures, replace the “Programming a New HomeLink® button” step 3 with the following:
While the HomeLink® indicator light is flashing orange, press and release (“cycle”) your device’s hand-held remote every two seconds until the HomeLink® indicator light changes from orange to green. You may now release the hand-held remote button.

NOTE
If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible overheating.
Proceed with “Programming a New HomeLink® button” step 4 to complete.

Using HomeLink®

To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held remote of the device may also be used at any time.

Erasing HomeLink® buttons

To erase programming from the three buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined below), follow the step noted:
Press and hold the two outer HomeLink® buttons for at least 10 seconds. The LED indicator will change from continuously lit to rapidly flashing. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds. HomeLink® is now ready to be programmed at any time beginning with “Programming a New HomeLink® button” – step 1.

Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® button 

To program a previously trained button, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. DO NOT release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to slowly flash orange after 20 seconds. The HomeLink® button can be released at this point. Proceed with “Programming a New HomeLink® button” – step 3.
3. If you do not complete the programming of a new device to the button, it will revert to the previously stored programming.

Garage Door Two-Way Communication

HomeLink® has the capability of communicating with your garage door opener. HomeLink® can receive and display “closing” or “opening” status messages from compatible garage door opener systems. At any time, HomeLink® can also recall and display the last recorded status communicated by the garage door opener to indicate your garage door is “closed” or “opened”. HomeLink® has the capability of receiving this communication from the garage door opener at a range up to 820 feet (250 m). Range may be reduced by obstacles such as houses or trees. You may have to slow your vehicle speed to successfully receive the garage door opener communication.

Programming Two-Way Communication

1. Status Indicators

Within 5 seconds after programming a new HomeLink® button, both of HomeLink’s garage door status indicators will flash rapidly green indicating that the garage door two-way communication has been enabled. If your garage door status indicators flashed, two-way communication programming is complete. If the garage door status indicators do not flash, additional HomeLink® information and programming videos can be found online at www.HomeLink.com and www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

Using Two-Way Communication

1. Status Indicator

Recall and display (at any time) the last recorded garage door status message communicated to HomeLink® by simultaneously pressing HomeLink® buttons 1 and 2 for 2 seconds. HomeLink® will display the last recorded status for 3 seconds. If two-way communication programming is successful, HomeLink® will display the status of your garage door opener with arrow indicators (see below).

1. Garage Door Opener CLOSING (Blinking Orange)
2. Garage Door Opener CLOSED (Solid Green)
3. Garage Door Opener OPENING (Blinking Orange)
4. Garage Door Opener OPENED (Solid Green)

Certification

In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions, additional HomeLink® information and programming videos can be found at www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or by calling the toll-free HomeLink-hotline at 1-800-355-3515.

• U.S.-spec. models
  CAUTION
  FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  • This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  • This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
    
    WARNING: The transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and ISED rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
    This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-Users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• Canada-spec. models
  This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  • This device may not cause harmful interference and
  • This device must accept any inter~ ference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
    WARNING: The transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and ISED rules.
    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
    This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-Users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

WARNING

• When programming the HomeLink® Wireless Control System, you may be operating a garage door opener or other device. Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the garage door or other devices to prevent potential harm or damage.
• Do not use the HomeLink® Wireless Control System with a garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by applicable safety standards. A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet these safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death. For more information, consult the HomeLink® website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

Outside Mirrors

Convex mirror (passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backward) to determine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in a convex mirror.

CAUTION: Make sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.

Remote control mirror switch

 : Select the side to adjust
 : Direction control

The remote control mirrors operate when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

1. Turn the control switch to the side that you want to adjust. “L” is for the left mirror, “R” is for the right mirror.
2. Move the control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the control switch to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

NOTE

• The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.

For models with memory functions:

• The outside mirror can be adjusted for approximately 45 seconds after the following conditions are met.
  • The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
  • The door is unlocked using the access key fob.
• The outside mirror angle can be registered with buttons “1”, “2” or each of the key fobs. For details, refer to “Power driver’s seat with synchronized outside mirrors memory function”.
• The outside mirror angle can also be retrieved with the Driver Monitoring System user information. To do so, perform user registration in the Driver Monitoring System settings. Refer to “Driver Monitoring System” P230.

Reverse tilt-down feature (if equipped)

When backing the vehicle up, the right and/or left outside mirrors will turn downward automatically to provide better rear visibility.

1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Move the select lever to the R (Reverse) position.
3. The outside mirror angle moves downward.

The outside mirror angle will return to its original position when the following condition are met.

• Approximately 9 seconds after the select lever is moved to any position other than R (Reverse).
• The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
• The vehicle is running.

NOTE

• The reverse tilt-down mirror angle can be registered with the button “1”, “2” or each of the key fobs. For details, refer to “Power driver’s seat with synchronized outside mirrors memory function” P33O.
• The reverse tilt-down mirror angle can also be retrieved with the Driver Monitoring System user information. To do so, perform user registration in the Driver Monitoring System settings. Refer to “Driver Monitoring System” P230.
• The operational/non-operational setting can be changed by operating the center information display. For details, refer to “Car settings” P223.
• The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as the front passenger’s side mirror. The setting of the driver’s side mirror operation can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

CAUTION
Depress the brake pedal during the reverse tilt-down mirror angle adjustment.

To adjust the reverse tilt-down mirror angle, adjust the outside mirror using the remote control mirror switch while the reverse tilt-down operates. For details about how to adjust the outside mirror angle, refer to “Remote control mirror switch” P275.
Memory function:
The angle of the reverse tilt-down mirror can be registered. Register the position with buttons “1”, “2” or each of the access key fobs and retrieve the position. For details about registration or retrieval of a position, refer to “Power driver’s seat with synchronized outside mirrors memory function” P33.

NOTE
If the seat is moved forward or backward 1.18 in (30 mm) or more, the reverse tilt-down will move to the factory default position or the last position hold.

Hold last position function:

The angle of the reverse tilt-down mirror can be set to the latest adjusted angle. The hold last position function operates when the following condition are met.

• The memory function is not used.
• The seat is moved forward or backward 1.18 in (30 mm) or more.

NOTE

• The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “non-operational”. This setting can be changed to “operational” at SUBARU dealers. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer.
• If the hold last position function setting is “non-operation”, the reverse tilt-down will move to the factory default position.

Power folding mirror switch (if equipped)

The power-folding mirror switch operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. To fold the outside mirrors, press the power folding mirror switch. To unfold the mirrors, press the switch again.

NOTE

• If the outside mirrors have been operated (folded or unfolded) manually, when you turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF” position to the “ACC” or “ON” position, the outside mirrors may be adjusted automatically depending on the status of the power-folding mirror switch.
• If the outside mirrors have been manually folded slightly forward of the regularly unfolded position, when you turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF” position to the “ACC” or “ON” position, the outside mirrors may automatically fold further forward depending on the status of the power-folding mirror switch. When this happens, press the power folding mirror switch. By doing so, the outside mirrors which have been folded to the furthest forward position will extend to the regularly unfolded position and then fold rearward in the usual way. In order to unfold the outside mirrors, press the switch again.
• When you fold the outside mirrors manually, the mirrors may not unfold when the switch is pressed, even though the motor operating sound is heard. When this happens, operate the power folding mirror switch again.
• When you unfold the outside mirrors manually, the mirrors may become wobbly. Be sure to unfold the mirrors by operating the switch. If the outside mirrors are still wobbly, fold the mirrors again and then unfold them by operating the switch again.
• When the temperature is low, the outside mirrors may stop during operation. Push the switch again. When the outside mirrors do not work by operating the switch, move the outside mirrors several times manually. This makes it possible to operate them by switch operation.
• When you operate the power folding mirror switch continuously, it may not work. This is not a malfunction. Operate after waiting for a short period of time.
• The outside mirrors can be operated (folded or unfolded) manually for approximately 45 seconds after the following conditions are met.
  • The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
  • The door is unlocked using the access key fob.

Power folding door mirror function (if equipped)

The mirrors are automatically folded when the power folding mirror switch is in the mirror unfolding position, the ignition switch is turned OFF, and the doors are locked. The mirrors are automatically unfolded when the power folding mirror switch is in the mirror unfolding position and the doors are unlocked.

NOTE

• The power-folding door mirror function does not operate when the power folding mirror switch is in the mirror unfolding position.
• The setting of the power-folding door mirrors function can be changed by operating the center information display. For details, refer to “Car settings” FP223. Also, the setting can be changed by your SUBARU dealer.
  We recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer for details.