Subaru Outback: Auto-dimming mirror with compass (if equipped)

1) LED
2) Switch
3) Sensor
4) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare feature which automatically reduces
glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in
compass.
● By pressing and holding the switch for less than 3 seconds, the automatic dimming
function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the LED
indicator will illuminate. Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface
turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good
reward visibility during reversing.
● By pressing and releasing the switch for 3 seconds, the compass display is
toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear
in the upper right corner of the mirror.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing and damage the mirror.
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The mirror has a photosensor attached on the front and back sides. During nighttime
driving, these sensors detect distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you
and automatically dim the m
Compass calibration zones
1. Refer to the “Compass calibration zones” map shown above to verify that the
compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the
1. If a “C” is displayed in the compass window, the compass needs to be calibrated.
2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads
a direction.
3. You can a
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A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-43, VBELT,
REMOVAL, V-belt.> <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-42, V-BELT, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-51, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
3) Disconnect the connector and terminal from
generator.
4) Re
By briefly pressing the compass button, the compass display is toggled on or
off. When the compass display is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear
on the mirror.
Using the electronic compass properly, the following compass zone adjustment
and compass calibration will be necessary.
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