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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Photosensors
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 zone adjustment
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
Compass calibration
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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Vehicle finder function
Use this function to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a large
parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing
the “” button three times in a 5-second
period will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound once and its turn signal lights to
flash
Drive Cycle
A: PROCEDURE
It is necessary to perform the drive cycle listed below if DTC is not found
in the Inspection Mode. It is possible
to complete diagnosis of the DTC by performing the indicated drive cycle. After
the repair for the DTC, perform
a necessary drive cycle and make sure the function recover
