These 5 settings have a HUGE impact on how your Subaru drives

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There are multiple settings in your Subaru that impact the way it drives and how you experience it. In this video I cover 5 of the most important settings that impact how your Subaru drives. The controls in this video are applicable to 2020 and newer Subaru models. If you have questions about your specific Subaru, leave a comment below!
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@russmjones 4 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos. Regarding adaptive cruise, at the 3:30 mark, you said one click up or down will adjust the speed one mph and click/hold will adjust in 5 mph increments. My 2021 Outback is the exact opposite. Click up or down to adjust by 5mph hold up or down for 1 mph adjustments.

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

Oops! I totally forgot to mention this changed for 2023 and newer Subarus. Prior years were opposite just like yours

@tommyt9194 4 ай бұрын

@alexpmo So what do we need to do to correct this on our 2021 models.

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

@@tommyt9194 unfortunately there isn’t a way to change this on previous models.

@dondeyne9563 4 ай бұрын

I had a 2020 Outback and when I got my 2023 I noticed it was different. It took no effort to get used to the different. I like the change.

@sura-quayarbon6055 4 ай бұрын

@@alexpmo actually we have this issue in our 2022 Ascent and 2022 Forrester - one is click up/down change 5 mph and the other is hold and 5 mph change, makes it confusing as we switch back and forth between cars LOL we absolute love the adaptive cruise control! We do lots of long road trips and it is a game changer. We also use X Mode and AVH all the time because of where we live - my Ascent has the manual button for AVH and stays on when I start... so I always forget to turn it on in the Forrester!

@Starrynightdiner 4 ай бұрын

I learned something the other day. My blind spot warning wasn’t working and I couldn’t figure out why. I finally figured out it. I had been moving my mirrors. Instead of putting that knob back in the center after adjusting each mirror i left it pointed to the right mirror. When i moved it back to center, my blindspot feature started working again.

@jeannerountree952 4 ай бұрын

Good thing to know

@surfnyolly 4 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks, didn’t know that!

@peterjuodikis1204 4 ай бұрын

I'm not sure about that..I always have my mirror control set for the right side since I adjust it more often..it doesn't affect blind spot warning at all..I have a '23 forester

@Starrynightdiner 4 ай бұрын

@@peterjuodikis1204 very strange. Might just be a fluke with mine.

@timanahaf 4 ай бұрын

I keep the mirror adjustment knob on my 22 WRX turned to the left most of the time, and I've never had the blind spot monitoring light issue either.

@frankofva8803 4 ай бұрын

I own three Subaru’s. This channel is “must” viewing. Thanks, Alex.

@rodchris8630 4 ай бұрын

Agreed! Amazing channel. So interesting and informative

@ven0IVI Ай бұрын

MUST. In caps

@meinasalon 4 ай бұрын

Reverse auto braking is startling. It felt like I hit something. It is not shy about slamming on the brake. But I loved it when it saved me from backing into a post. Big smile when I realized what had happened.

@keepgrindingup7661 3 ай бұрын

My month-old car I thought I hit something and crapped my pants I dreaded looking at the back bumper so I drove for a couple of minutes till I could pull over and do my happiness I saw nothing and realized the reverse Auto braking did its job

@jamesbirch8309 2 ай бұрын

Learning experience for me: turn off RAB when backing a trailer! RAB thinks you are going to hit it, and brakes hard.

@BeauKooJack1 2 ай бұрын

I had a bike rack on the back. As soon as I tried to back up it slammed on the brakes. I freaked out! It took me a while to realize the bike was blocking the camera.

@leash10s Ай бұрын

It's SUPER startling when it brakes for shadows!! I have to pay attention to notice if there are shadows in the backup camera and I have to turn it off otherwise it will scare the crap out of me when it brakes for nothing!!

@agustinespinoza4586 Ай бұрын

I just got a Subaru outback with this feature. I was backing out of parallel and it slammmmmmmmmed the break and it sounded terrible? Like cranking gears. Should I have it check out???

@subieadventures777 4 ай бұрын

Two days ago I bought my first ever Subaru. It's a 2024 Forester Wilderness. I've pretty much driven VW's. going all the way back to my high school days in the mid 70's. I've had a few Toyota's here and there, but never a Subaru. Now in my 60's the larger windows and driving assists are great. Vehicles sure have come along way from my first ever new car, a 1974 VW Beetle.

@david100483 4 ай бұрын

Subarus are great. I also used to drive VWs, I now have a 22 outback and love how safe subbies are

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

I came from driving VWs also! My mkiv 20th anniversary gti is still my favorite car I’ve ever owned 😁

@subieadventures777 4 ай бұрын

@@alexpmo I still have my 2003 New Beetle Turbo S. Less than 60k miles on it. 😁

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

@@subieadventures777 that’s awesome! miss my gti. Unfortunately, I lost it in an accident otherwise I’d still have it. Purchased with my grandpa when I was 16 so it meant a lot to me

@david100483 4 ай бұрын

@@alexpmo mk4 and mk5 jettas, I miss the sound of the 5 cylinder mk5

@nore8141 4 ай бұрын

Just received my 2024 forester touring Blue and I’m very happy with the design. Had a 2014 and enjoyed so much that decided to get the 2024. Looking forward to watching your videos and applying it to real driving. Thanks for all the great content, ❤❤

@daveb7999 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Alex! Your videos are a great way to learn our Subaru's features. Great explanations, they are appreciated. Even though I already know most of these, I usually learn something that I didn't know previously.

@cherikw 4 ай бұрын

Great explanation of these functions. I am so glad that all of the functions had not moved to the touchscreen on my 2022 Forester. Eliminates the self-doubt that maybe I should've waited to get a 2023 or 2024.

@Doc1855 4 ай бұрын

That Auto Stop Start is such a pain in the ass. You have to disable the app Every time you start your car. I’m quite sure that the amount of gasoline that you save will NOT save you enough fuel for the cost of a new starter.

@lukasware 4 ай бұрын

A/S/S is a pain in the a** but when you use AVH it's a joy. As far as starter reliability, Toyota (owns 100% of Subaru) throws a CEL after 384.000 starts, fix is to replace the starter and reset counter. 20+ starts a day for 50 years.

@JohnvanGurp 4 ай бұрын

I love it!

@Doc1855 4 ай бұрын

@@lukasware Actually Toyota only owns 40% of Subaru. If Toyota owned all of Subaru then Toyota would start using Subaru’s symmetrical AWD systems in their AWD vehicles because it’s superior over everyone else’s AWD systems, except for Audi’s Quattro AWD system. Subaru went into bed with Toyota because Subaru doesn’t have enough knowledge on how to produce a reliable hybrid system or an EV system.

@Doc1855 4 ай бұрын

@@JohnvanGurp You will until you have to pay $1,800 for a new starter

@danielfair4675 4 ай бұрын

Leave it off next time you drive. When you come to a complete stop, DON'T try to push the break pedal thru the floor. Just put enough pressure on it to keep you from creeping forward .....the auto start/stop shouldn't engage. It takes some getting use to, but with my '21 Limited, I've got it down to a science. 😉

@daveh893 4 ай бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. Thanks for making them.

@bigred6464 4 ай бұрын

I'm in Japan and just purchased a 2018 Forester, the model that came out in August of 2018 so it has the 2019 model type. It has all these features in it.

@ig916 4 ай бұрын

Omg! I learn so much with your videos. I have a 2023 Crosstrek Limited and all I know about my car is from your videos. I have not had any good information or help from the dealership I purchased my car from. Thank you.

@romyfrancisco5959 24 күн бұрын

You know your Subaru. Thanks for guiding us for informations we need to know and help us with daily drive. Thank you,Alex !!!!

@MyTrashAndTreasures Ай бұрын

I found you today and have been binging your videos. THIS one focused on a couple of settings I was curious about. Now I know what they control and how to use them appropriately and efficiently. Awesome info delivered clearly and effectively.

@alexpmo Ай бұрын

Thank you Lisa! Happy to help 😊

@robertkelly8106 4 ай бұрын

Great channel. Here in Canada the trim levels have different names, but features available more or less the same, so the info you give is very helpful.

@Abeygenov 3 ай бұрын

Huge thanks! The best Subaru channel ever!

@scooneil 4 ай бұрын

Love the videos! I just bought a 2024 Forester (from a 2009 Forester that is going to my 16 year old niece). The features between the two are...pretty different, haha. The videos have been a bit help.

@winnepeterson6570 4 ай бұрын

I’ll be ordering a 2025 Forester as soon as they are available and am soaking up all the information I can get. Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you!

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Happy to help!

@dennisconnors4786 4 ай бұрын

Another great informative video. The next level: Solterra videos!

@malcolmarmstrong7761 8 күн бұрын

You are amazing. All your videos are so helpful! Thanks so much for posting them!

@juleenlatvala7536 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos. Always a little gem of info that I either didn’t know or have forgotten about. Thanks for all the tips and tricks!

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@bruce9032 2 ай бұрын

Great job with explaining the features, ty again .

@forrestholcomb2621 4 ай бұрын

I love your knowledge and assistance. I'm on my third Subaru Forester and I wasn't aware of some of the things you talk about. Probably because the manual is as thick as a dictionary. That's the one thing they should work on because it's hard to find what you are looking for.

@danayeb9019 4 ай бұрын

Just bought my first 2024 Subaru Impreza hatchback. I’m loving it.

@douginNC28139 4 ай бұрын

Good explanations! I’ve owned a 2023 for about a year and you taught me some new tricks.

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy to help

@francinemccabe8648 4 ай бұрын

I just bought my first subaru, a 2024 outback limited. this video was very helpful

@pamfox1601 4 ай бұрын

ALEX😊 THANKS 4 ALL YOUR FANTASTIC information on your channel 😀 I have had the blessing & joy of driving my 92' ASTRO VAN for 26 years come this June NO SAFETY FEATURES including an airbag 😮 At 404,280 miles on her " original " motor/ trany Ive looked @ FORESTERS now for at least 2 years ....FINALLY BUYING MY 1st " NEW CAR " 😂...A BEAUTIFUL BLUE 2024 SUBARU FORESTER only 💙 2 days ago ....SO BLOWN AWAY on ALL these INCREDIBLE SAFETY FEATURES ..😮 GADJETS I " now" have to adjust 2 .....SO REALLY REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR EFFORTS & TIME in educating all of us fornuate 2 beable to OWN one of these ABSOLUTELY AMAZING cars ❤🎉 YES!!! I am keeping my AMAZING BELOVED ASTRO 2 as she has carried my friends & family on MANY MANY WONDERFUL ADVENTURES ...& still can plus B MY TOWN CAR & COSTCO RUNNER 😂 Will WATCH ALL your VIDEOS & make sure to inform my SALESMAN & EASTSIDE SUBARU about your channel 😀 THANKS AGAIN 😊

@charlesandadri 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Love my lane centering technology, and AVH on my 23 wilderness outback.

@Zanderthelab 4 ай бұрын

Hey Alex I literally love your little channel that you have going. Something I’ve been dying to see from you is a new WRX GT, could you PLEASE make this happen? Pretty pretty please! I’d love to learn more about it and the differences between buying the WRX and buying a Legacy or a Crosstrek or even an Outback! -Dawson

@michaelhelfrich7146 4 ай бұрын

Getting ready to buy our 3rd subaru. 2025 model. You are definitely next level level. Great character. Thank you for the videos. Really appreciate them.

@Bullzeye1000yds 4 ай бұрын

Off subject, but,... a very important setting for your Subaru is the TIRE PRESSURES. Subaru door sticker(on my 2017 Outback) states 32psi - front and 30 psi - rear. Out here, in West Texas, it can go from 75° to - 2° in one day. I have found that I can set my tire pressures higher, and just compute the ratio to keep them in sync. I run 38psi - front and 36.5psi - rear. My fuel consumption from West Texas to Iowa averaged 29.7mpg. I LOVE MY OUTBACK. 3rd one!

@gregreed402 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much your a legend, you explained and showed all the functionality very well 👍👍👍👍😊😊😊

@dawnpren2559 4 ай бұрын

Finally bought my 2024 Crosstrek. I leaned a lot from your videos because I have never owned/drove a car newer than 2008!

@xingchen1309 2 ай бұрын

Same here 😂

@mikec2810 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for another informative video Alex!

@MB-lo1jx 3 ай бұрын

ℒℴ𝓋ℯ the video! Pickup my new 2024 wilderness on Thur! Can’t wait 🥰

@fernandoherranz4095 4 ай бұрын

I would call the Auto Stop Start system CONDITIONAL Auto Stop Start. I own a '24 Crosstrek Sport and love this system and how seamless it operates. Alex is correct about this system not working when it's really cold out or you're cold starting the car and just pulling out of your parking space. It will not engage when the engine is cold. When we had very cold temps here in Chicago a couple of weeks ago, the ASS system did not engage at all that whole week. Now that the temp is in the 30's and 40's F, it engages once your engine temp is around the middle of the dial on the dash and you come to a complete stop. You won't get much more than about a 30 second stop before the engine kicks on again. Since my last fill up last week using ASS, I've saved around 0.42 gallon of gas using a bit more than a half a tank and a total of about 50+ mins of ASS engagement. It's not a ton of gas saved, but multiplied out by millions of cars on the road, it could really make a big difference in reducing emissions. Definitely use this with Auto Vehicle Hold, the feature Alex talked about as well here. Thanks Alex!

@dagakoify 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for all Subaru tips and tricks! I'm getting my Crosstrek in 2 weeks, I'm so excited about it!

@ckrs478 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations! I highly recommend ordering a glass screen protector ahead of time and put it on the moment you get your new car.

@cindylo8812 4 ай бұрын

@@nolamar1my husband ordered a glass one for my car from Amazon

@ckrs478 4 ай бұрын

@@nolamar1I attempted to post a link but it was removed, these are available through Amazon. I purchased the Karltys brand. Be sure to choose one for your correct year and model.

@cranfordrd 4 ай бұрын

@@ckrs478which screen protector do you use?

@mot2025 3 ай бұрын

Glass screen protector for the windshield, side windows, or back window? And what does the protector do?

@kimbo500 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I have my class tomorrow at the dealer, and I'm making some notes beforehand. I'm moving to MN and want to learn what I can about my '23 Forester in preparation for my life up in snowy MN. I had my last car (not a Subaru) for 16 yrs, and I'm not techno minded anyway - so lots of buttons to learn (and remember!!). I'll get there - but making a list of things so I don't forget they even exist!! 😂 Thanks for the reminder about 'X-mode'!

@anthonyk7840 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Came out of a BMW 3 series and opted for a 2024 Outback Touring XT instead of an X3. Can't believe how much I love it (I was worried). Great decision! However, I will now look into the M3 Competition for my "fun" car.

@raedelschrage5926 4 ай бұрын

I totally appreciate your videos. Thank you. Do you have one on the voice controls?

@freddy2141 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU VERY MUCH ALEX , GREAT HELP TIPS 👍🏼

@ruthgumataotao1792 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detailed info. If it works the same, I've just learned a faster way to turn off the adaptive cruise control on my "old" 2019 Crosstrek limited. Looking at 2024 model now and your information on the auto start stop feature is good to know as I didn't know it existed.

@rickbove7185 3 ай бұрын

Great vid as always. We own 4 Subaru's. I honestly dont find the majority of the modes the least bit helpful. I hate the auto start and the second I am done buckling my belt I shut it off. The reverse breaking is great. I have used the adaptive cruise control a few times on longer trips and really dont like being paced by whatever is in front of you. My 2 biggest gripes are the lane assist and the eye sight technology. If I am tired I will throw on the lane assist but really dont like the feeling of having the wheel pulling away from you. We have an off camber corner about 2 miles from our house. In all the 4 cars we have if the lane assist is on the wheel literally jerks away from you in the WRONG direction. Its crazy. It wants to pull you into oncoming traffic. I have spoken with the service center who tells me they get complaints from time to time regarding this. They have confirmed my settings are all correct. It must be reading the lines wrong? Last is the eyesight crash technology. Lets say you are moving down the high way in the middle lane at 65. The guy in the left decides he is going to try to ctach the exit all the way over to the right and crosses in front of you. Under normal circumstances you would let off the gas and slightly brake. With eyesight if he is close enough it slams the brakes on giving you and everyone behind you some fun to deal with. Sam ething if you are in the right lane and want to pass to the left. If you swipe too close to the rear of the car you are passing it will slam the brakes on. Not much fun. I turn just about everything off. I think the safety, reliability and high mileage capability outweighs the "nanny" switches.

@theculprit101 4 ай бұрын

The cruise control is a fantastic feature on my 2024 Subaru Crosstrek!

@UMinocha 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos w tips & tricks. How do you video while driving?

@srpatita 2 ай бұрын

Awesome job Alex Thank you !

@raystebbins547 4 ай бұрын

Great information! learned 3 new things!

@josefrancisconaranjo6983 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Alex. Excellent video. Is it possible to change the speed using hill descent control?

@pj2264 4 ай бұрын

So helpful! I’m a new Subaru owner and just realized I was doing something incorrectly 😄

@artmann7684 2 ай бұрын

Alex, many thanks. Informative videos. I/We have had 5 Subarus over the years including Foresters, CrossTrek and Legacy. Loved them all. Question on the adaptative cruise control...when engaged and a vehicle pulls in front of you at a slower speed, does the car's braking lights come on when you slow down? There have been times when the speed difference is large enough that the adaptive cruise control really slows me down and always worry that a car behind me isn't going to realize that.

@patricklundquist9869 4 ай бұрын

Driving my 2023 Ascent North on a steep downhill section of Highway 5 towards Ashland Oregon with cruise control and lane centering on and a light one-handed touch on the steering wheel, I discovered that in a sharper than usual curve, Lane Centering will automatically shut off. So there I am in a sharper than usual left curve when, Yikes! Lane centering is gone and suddenly I am speeding towards the shoulder with steep cliff in front of me. I quickly grip the wheel with both hands while tapping the brakes and correcting my direction. So far, so good, except tapping the brakes turned off the cruise control so now I've entered a steep, sharper than usual right curve at 75 MPH while gaining speed and rapidly closing on the tail of a slow moving big rig. Luckily, I had space to swing around the big rig. My advice, use cruise control and lane centering for long flat sections and shut it off in the mountains. Other than that, I have had this car for 9 months and absolutely love it. It is a joy to drive, especially on long trips.

@SM-McKraken 19 күн бұрын

Dynamic Cruise Control in the mtns is fine and safe, but relying on the lane centering on curvy roads is not recommneded. I've been using the DCC thru the mountians for years now, but I never rely on lane centering, in fact I find it annoying and don't use it at all.

@SM-McKraken 19 күн бұрын

Also, never rely on any of the driver assist features when driving in heavy rain. This includes the DCC, which can turn off if the cameras struggle to see thru the heavy rain.

@phillyarchdad 27 күн бұрын

Another great video - thank you!

@user-lh4ve6fz9h 4 ай бұрын

Enjoying your videos... would you consider putting "time stamps" for each feature... I have a 2022 standard so could have jumped past some information... !

@IROCZSPEED 4 ай бұрын

Prestigiacomo is such a cool name. Our ancestors from Sicily dropped the Presti-. Then changed the pronunciation of Giacomo to make it more American. Nice channel. I want to get my wife a subi

@Brj417 3 ай бұрын

Alex, great video series, thank you so much! I have a 2021 Subaru Forester that has the eye ball assistive technology. What do you recommend for a windshield tint plan that will not interfere with the eye ball technology? TIA!

@johnc9658 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy your videos Alex, thanks. Have you ever considered putting some Metric equivalent numbers when you’re quoting figures? Would be a great help for those outside North America. 🙂👍

@arlenenolte8475 4 ай бұрын

Super helpful thanks!

@bradhaynes6066 4 ай бұрын

Alex, love your videos and i have learned a ton. How to i permanently turn off the driver monitoring system. I have a ‘’24 Outback Touring. I know how to turn it off, but it seems to always revert back to on.

@patricialeitch4200 2 ай бұрын

Great videos. I have a 2023 Forester. Can you review how to safely take it thru the car wash?

@davidwayne9982 2 ай бұрын

Wish I'd known some of this before I tested the two I did. Gotta go back and RETEST now.

@wanted-33 3 ай бұрын

The first car I owned with adaptive cruise was my wife's Ford. At first I didn't think I was going to like it, but after getting used to the way it works I'm sold. So much so that I ordered it on my new truck. One little tip for those that get their first car with the option. If you're on an interstate following a vehicle in the right lane, and they take the off ramp, the radar will pick up the quick deceleration of the vehicle leaving the interstate if the angle is just right. So, be prepared as your car may feel like it's throwing on the brakes if that happens. I usually put a bit of pressure on the gas pedal to override the the ACC, so I don't get that sudden deceleration.

@keepgrindingup7661 3 ай бұрын

Just picked up a 2024 Crosstrek limited I love it... I almost broke down and spent the HUNDO to defeat the Auto Stop/Start 😁 but Cash is tight so I'm committing it to memory every time I start the car otherwise it's been flawless

@michaelroyal9375 22 күн бұрын

Auto start stop eliminator is a must buy. You will never have to push the button again. It's a super easy install under the diver seat. Worth every penny.

@Mac25670 2 ай бұрын

Good advice,thank you

@eaglepass5170 4 ай бұрын

Excellent!! Thank you

@stephenmorris8569 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Alex.Just bought new base model 24 Forester so enjoying learning from your videos when possible.My question is why does dash say I am only getting like 21 mpg in the city when Subaru says 26 mpg ?Am using Auto Stop Start too.My 2 week tech guy didnt really answer all my questions(he talked too much) so trying to learn as much as possible.

@iwannaseenow1 4 ай бұрын

Great vid! I always turn on AVH whenever I am in my car. EDIT: I've never used X Mode. You suggested to use it when the weather might cause the roads to be slippery, I'll try that. I was under the impression X Mode is for off-roading, but it's OK to use in normal everyday driving if conditions are bad?

@Doc1855 4 ай бұрын

The old way of putting your Subie into Xmode is SOOO much easier. In my wife’s Outback, you simply push 1 buttons. In my Forester Touring, I simply rotate the dial. I do like the newer system that it will disengage at above 25mph and then reengage when you get to 25mph or below. On our Subie’s we have to engage it Every time and in my Forester it won’t engage unless I’m going Under 10mph.

@Trule_ 2 ай бұрын

The cruise control is great in heavy traffic!! You can forget breaking and when the traffic starts to move you push the knob up and starts with cruise control again!! ❤❤❤

@charmainecoombs6658 4 ай бұрын

Love all you videos, my Crosstrek came in today , should be ready Monday or Tuesday to pick up

@CrankyGrandma 4 ай бұрын

I hate auto start stop. I live in an area where there are a lot of stop signs. So you are only stopped for a second. The car turns off and on again almost immediately. The car shudders. This can’t be good. I wish we could default it off. I believe California and perhaps some other states require it which is ,I suspect, the real reason Subaru has it. I have to train myself to shut it off every time I start the car.

@TimPratt1 4 ай бұрын

I hate it too

@dwightevans8545 4 ай бұрын

I agree. I have to always push that button when I start my car. I like my subaru, but all the electronic crap is pathetic and unnecessary. When you buy your subaru you are invited to go to a class in order to learn how to drive it.

@JDT64 3 ай бұрын

Surprised you can’t turn it off…had a Mini you could use it, or not. Crazy to not be able to select it on or off.

@dantracy621 3 ай бұрын

@@JDT64You can.

@dantracy621 3 ай бұрын

Search auto start stop killer

@richroggio 4 ай бұрын

thanks a lot Alex 👍

@BucksMom218 4 ай бұрын

The toughest thing w adaptive cruise control is when cars are exiting on a ramp, my car will slam on the brakes to slow me, sighting the exiting vehicle. I try my best to move over a lane to avoid the braking.

@roscored1000 4 ай бұрын

turn it off for a minute

@brookeadkins4208 4 ай бұрын

You can press the accelerator (gently) to counteract the cars deceleration to avoid this. Then once it's clear just let back of the accelerator and it resumes doing it's thing.

@dantracy621 3 ай бұрын

@@brookeadkins4208THIS! Tap the accelerator lightly.

@musicmandjd4470 2 ай бұрын

Alex, thanks for all your videos. We just bought a 2024 Ascent limited and can't find the auto start / stop button on my display. Does it have one? Does the car have to be moving? Thanks for all the info I learned more from you then when we picked up the vehicle form the salesperson....Thanks

@Mohseif7 4 ай бұрын

Great job. Thanks for your updating us with a useful tips. I plan to buy my first Subaru (forester 2024). It doesn’t have blind spot. Can i add it later on? Thanks in advance.

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! The blind spot is trim level specific so it can’t be added later.

@nicolemccabe2730 3 ай бұрын

Hi Alex, great videos! My dad just bought a 2024 crosstrek and was driving it for the first time at night. He was really bothered by the brightness of both the center dashboard (above the steering wheel) and the brightness of the touchscreen area when the map was being displayed. Do you have any videos that show how to modify the brightness of those things? Thanks!

@menotme6581 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate your videos here in Australia. Bizarrely Subaru Australia only provides a hard copy stack of manuals, no PDFs. These are impossible to use with small text etc. I just use your videos when I want to check how to use a function. Now on a MY23 Touring, took our MY21 Touring across the Nullarbor and throughout the Outback, amazing. Gave it to our daughter for her growing family and picked up the MY23 from our fave dealer without a test drive. Quick trick I found out the hard way. Steering lock activated when parked in the middle of nowhere, fix is to have foot on brake and jiggle the steering wheel whilst pressing the start button. Luckily we had a SatPhone to call our dealer.

@alexpmo 2 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@GJJC13 4 ай бұрын

Great video, What car are you showing in this video? Crosstrek, Forester. Outback?? . I have a 2024 Forester Limited, but the screen is different and I have the auto-engine-off button at my lef knee level. I did not check if it is also on some setting on the screen

@markfisher1716 19 күн бұрын

Another good video Alex. Have asked this before. Are you one of the top salespersons at your dealership? With your demeanor and knowledge I am betting you are. : )

@Doc1855 4 ай бұрын

Did you know that if you have your cruise control set on any speed and you happen to be passing a very long distance of several vehicles and you happen to hit 100mph, your Outback will shut the cruise control off and 4 red lights rapidly flash on the heads up display and when you hit 110mph the red lights are still flashing rapidly but bells start going off, hypothetically speaking of course… well that’s what it does on the Wilderness trim, but not on the Limited XT.

@jeannerountree952 4 ай бұрын

If you use the auto vehicle hold in a drive thru it will turn the emergency brake if you have to open your door. This happened to me in a Walgreens drive thru because I’m short I had to open the door to reach. Now I only use this in a traffic situation.

@1Phoenizian 4 ай бұрын

2023 Subaru forester touring: the auto stop/start default is to turn the engine off when braking to stop. If I step hard on the brake the engine stops. In the same default mode, I've discovered I can lightly step on the brake and stop the car and the engine stays on. The only time I step hard on the brake is when there is an obvious lengthy stop such as passing train. I don't like the feel of the motor stopping and starting up.

@dantracy621 3 ай бұрын

During an obvious lengthy stop like a train you should be in Park.

@jonnyz5772 2 ай бұрын

same on the 2020 - i liken this function to a digital camera that has a slight detent in the shutter button that will display all info in viewfinder but not take the photo - once you get the feel of the pedal… it becomes 2nd nature to press harder to shut engine or lightly at a 4 way stop - good point !!

@suryaanesi5220 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Alex. Great information.

@tjj5337 4 ай бұрын

I love the base model because it has a key start . I never liked push button start.

@elizabethvillalobos4504 4 ай бұрын

Please give a course on how to do simple maintenance. I can’t afford the prices mechanics in Alaska charge.

@joshhuber130 4 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on how to use the touch up Subaru paint

@christinejung6403 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 Forester and thank you for your teaching videos. You may have covered this topic before, however my question is what is the benefit of the mpg bar above the speed limit indicator? One side is yellow and the other side is green. How does seeing this indicator help me drive to get better mileage? Is this indicator necessary? Can I get rid of it? Thanks

@bkstarkey 4 ай бұрын

My ‘16 has the adaptive cruise. I like it. My only issue is when the guy in front of you moves. The car floors it to get itself back up to speed.

@andreiveldman2000 5 күн бұрын

Very informative video, thanks! Question: I’m driving my 2019 Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid mostly in purely electric mode, since my trips are usually very short; after about 1.5 years, the original 12V battery died, and I had to replace it. The guy at the dealership claimed that it was because the 12V battery only gets recharged when the gas engine runs, so driving mostly electric depletes it completely. I doubt that that’s true, but can you confirm either way?

@jupitersydney3555 4 ай бұрын

Hi Alex What is the little car symbol following the car in front ..I can’t quite work out its function Thank you

@angelabaldwin9 3 ай бұрын

Hi Alex. Just found you . Enjoying all so far. Can you explain the I button lower left it seams mine is not working also when using maps it is showing my starting point like 500 miles away not sure what's going on. Thanks👍

@MaineLakeKidAlways 4 ай бұрын

I have a 22 Forester premium level with the blind spot package. Maybe I misunderstood you in the video but I thought you said any Subaru 2020 or later, would have the features you describe. I was interested in turning on the lane departure warning to work even when I don’t have cruise control but I do not see that option in my touchscreen under vehicle settings. Actually when I tap on settings and vehicle many of the options you outlined in your video are not available. Am I missing something? Thank you! I love your videos and have found them very helpful since buying the car in fall 2022.

@brookeadkins4208 4 ай бұрын

Your Forester has a different software platform! You can access the same settings in your "Combination Meter Display" (the little screen right in front of you by your tachometer) by using the 🔼 / ℹ️set / 🔽 keys that are located on the lower left side of your steering wheel.

@robertkelleher1850 Ай бұрын

Here's a tip I have discovered. I like having the cruise control acceleration on comfort. When a car in front of me starts to move over, and I'm following at 2 or 3 bars, I click the follow distance down to minimum as they get out of the way. Then bump it back up after they have moved over. This way my OB starts accelerating sooner instead of faster, and I still stay comfortable, safe, and better gas mileage.

@sibertiger17 4 ай бұрын

I love the adaptive cruise

@grandma27or8 4 ай бұрын

I also love the adaptive cruise control.

@derekcoaker6579 4 ай бұрын

Same, most of my 23k mi. have been with it enabled. Once I gained some trust in it...will be hard to not have it in any Vehicle from here on out.

@davidoppenheim7977 4 ай бұрын

2018 Crosstrek applicable settings

@nolanmeeks973 4 ай бұрын

Hi Alex I love your videos I have a question. I have a 2022 Subaru Forester with a premium trim level that I love. My wife has a 2023 outback that's a touring touring trim level this had the power vented seat with the thigh extension. Why is this seat so hard! I hate it!