5 Hidden Touch Screen Settings on the Subaru Outback

In this video I uncover some of the secret settings within the Subaru Outback touch screen display. These are settings often unknown or commonly overlooked. Comment below with any hidden outback features you've discovered!

Comment below with any questions you have!

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[JKRacing]

Great video.... I'm a manager at a Subaru dealership, and we train all of our salespeople to go over 90% of these features to the customer during our delivery process. You don't know how many times we hear people say " I had the same radio in my last Subaru but the salesperson at the last dealership didn't tell us any of these things." Our average delivery process takes anywhere between 45 minutes and an hour. Our guys and girls go over EVERYTHING with our customers. We even call them 2 weeks later to follow up to see if they have any other questions and to set up a "re delivery" on the cars if they want to. Most customers do not come in for a refresh on the buttons, but we normally get like 3 or 4 a month come back so we can go over a few things with them.

[williamerskine]

Here's a trick I discovered. Say you're sitting at a red light, ASS has shut off the motor and AVH is holding the brake on. You see the light is about to change and you want the engine to start ahead of tapping the gas (which also releases AVH). Just give the steering wheel a little left/right shake. It will trigger the engine to start but still keep AVH engaged. Especially useful for those XT owners who want a quick launch from the light. 😏

[giorgismama]

Great tips, Alex! I can’t wait to show Hubby all I learned today! Thank you so much for helping us learn to unlock the wonderful features of our Subaru Outback and for information on all Subaru vehicles. Many Blessings!

[DaveB-wlhb]

Thanks....this really is helpful for me as a new Subaru can you do a video about connecting to the house WiFi for updates??

[jss]

Great video. Finally updated my 2020 Outback’s firmware. Love having the AVH button within the normal choice of buttons!

[steveseeley]

Hi Alex, I'm waiting to take possession of my new Outback. I've been watching many videos and find yours by far the most informative. Thank you for your posts sir.

[stephenrosenfeld]

Since several people reading these comments are new to Subaru, it's worth mentioning the "secret" button on the rear hatch to unlock your vehicle without the key. I know you've got a separate video for this somewhere, but it's worth mentioning. It's not obvious, and not everyone is prepared to read a 600 page owner's manual!

[jamesseabolt]

You always have such great tips. I'm gonna run to my Outback in the garage and try some of those out now. Lol

[thecleaningteacher]

AVH is such a great feature…it’s the ONLY feature that has stopped me from buying a Crosstrek.

[artypasses]

Great video as usual. 2 questions - if you set your AC on/off to recirculate, how do you turn the AC on or off? And how do you change the display in between the speedometer and the tach?

[KastkingAngler]

Picking up my 2025 Outback Touring XT tomorrow (Crystal Black Silica/Java Brown). These videos have been very helpful!

[jorsetti]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos!

[vkvsp]

One thing I discovered with Apple CarPlay, if you have a VPN on your phone, CarPlay will disconnect. It took me ages to work that out, even the Subaru dealer didn't know about it when I got the car serviced. They just blamed the cable. Now if only I could get the firmware to update on the display, I'd be really happy.

[zzatihz]

Nice video, Alex. Owning a 2020 Outback Touring XT, many of the cool (and long overdue) features you reference are not available; and my software is up to date.

[kendrogowski]

When are they going to allow 2021 outback owners to update to the new climate control and heated seats configuration of the new outback? Hope it is happening and soon. Thank you in advance for your response.

[superjimnz]

I wish you could customise the on/off button, which I think most people never use. I would like to have both recirculate and a/c buttons instead.

[celestarable]

Still waiting for an update for my 2022 outback. Hope soon..✌️

[jeffandersen]

I have the same questions as others have commented. Why is there not a recirculate button and A/C options on the bottom of the screen for easy access. I've often hit the recirculate when driving through very dusty conditions. Same with the redundant heated seats settings on my 2020 Outback. There are too many distractions from driving to do something that should be simple. Hope Subaru recognizes and makes appropriate fixes. All the safety features can't make up for all the distracting touch screen motions. I have an Outback and I think the Forester has a much better interface.

[celesteorrantia]

Great video. Just bought a 2024 Outback and learning the display

[charlesebyjr]

I’m still learning on my 2022 outback limited, Oboy 😊