Subaru Outback (BR): 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 also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday routine.
The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked a complete circle.
4. To recalibrate your compass, push and hold the switch for 9 seconds until a “C”
appears in the compass window.
5. Calibrate the compass according to step 2 or step 3.
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1) HomeLink® button 1
2) HomeLink® button 2
3) LED
4) HomeLink® button 3
5) Sensor
6) Automatic dimming on/off button
7) Compass display button
8) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. During
nighttime driving, these sensors detect distracting glare from vehicle headlights
behind you and automatically dim
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
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NOTE
● When the “” button or “”
button is pressed the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly
defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not
illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “
If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been
detected which may damage the emission control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should conform
to the following instructions.
● Reduce vehicle speed.
● Avoid hard acce
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