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!

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.

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

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. 😏

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.

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

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

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

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?

Hey thanks for the video. Save the rest of us some time finagling with the settings. My gfs 2020 outback has an issue where it locks up and resets the whole touch screen system. Happens kinda regularly

Thanks! I always learn something new.

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.

Thank you so much for your helpful videos!

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!

Great info. Thanks.

Amazing video thank you!!

Thank you very much indeed for all your great help . We just bought our fist 2023 Subaru ascent. Your idol is just so very helpful thank again . Petra

Good afternoon, very interesting and simply explain the functions of the Subaru Outback 2020- maybe you know how to change the region in the settings to Canada or how to change the settings so that the dashboard shows kilometers and degrees Celsius it is very relevant for the residents of Central Europe thanks in advance for the answer

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

Hello Alex and thank for your videos!! I’ve been trying to access the headlights sensor adjustment on my 2024 Crosstrek-settings, car…and no headlights option like you mentioned there would be. What am I missing? Thank you!

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.

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

Wireless car play for ‘23 thats nice feature given how hard it is to plug in the usb to the subaru’s counsole hub which is another feature to fix

Great information

Have purchased a 2024 Ascent and am loving it. First Subaru and doubt I ever buy another brand again.

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

Hi Alex! New subscriber here but just watched your very informative video and my 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx doesn’t have the heated seats button on the mainscreen - does my screen need an update to get it and how do I find out which version I’m currently running? Would love that option! TIA

Alex, so glad that you're still on I haven't been able to find you! I have the 2021 Subaru Forester and I've had six dead batteries since I purchased a car new 8/2021. I called Subaru about the software upgrade I heard was part of a class settlement and then I was not entitled to it because my Subaru was not included in the class action group. I explained I would pay for it I just need a reliable car that's why I bought it. So very upsetting if you have any advice that you allowed to give me ,I'd appreciate it. Thanks Nancy

Very informative stuff. Thank you. I have a 2023 Outback Premier XT. Picked it up Oct 22 and have had it into the shop almost every month for issues. After the new software came out this past spring they installed the newest OS / firmware. Far more probs now. Specifically with the driver recognition and seat / mirror position recall. When we first picked up the car, the facial recognition auto set both the mirrors and the seat for each profile. Now it only does it with the manual buttons on the drivers door. Annoying. And what is far more annoying is the drivers side mirror no longer repositions for reverse. This is something that my new cars have done for the past 25 + years. To boot, the drivers side is flat and not convexed so it is impossible to have one single position for both forward and reverse. Reading a lot of contradictory articles and Dealership is giving me nothing but nonsense. Curious as to what your thoughts may be. Also, I have been told that the remotes can be set to recall each profile but can't find anything conclusive on that either. Cheers.

Great tips!

Thank You Alex, your videos have been so helpful for me with my new 2023 WRX, only today i altered the top of screen widgets. " OH Please " figure out away to Delete the Horrible Stop Start feature, it is a real pain to get used to, i am now getting into the habit of switching it off, before i back out of my garage 😧 Au

thanks for the tips

Very cool thanks

Hi Alex i like your videosl, Any setting to automatic close the light of the vanity mirror (sun visor) when engine close, my girl keep alway the mirror open and the light stay on. (outback 2023)

Great videos for this first-time Suburu owner. Thank you!! Two days ago I went for my six month/6k mile appt (even though only have 2200 miles). They said did an "audio/radio" update. That was fine, and I do not see anthting different. But my model (2022 Outback XT Onyx) does not have the one button seat warmer function. I have to go into the full touch screen to set it, which is a few steps too many. Same when turning off (they get quite hot quickly...). Yes, maybe a small criticism, but still wish it was as in this video. (I've searched to see if I am wrong, but didn't find anything.)

Great video!

thank you for your videos! I'm purchasing an outback. I'm having a heck of a time trying to figure out if AHV is standard on 2020 outback limited and it's not listed. Do you know?

Start/stop feature use with AVH activated tends to produce a rougher start on my 2020

You can also change widgets by click & hold the widget you want to change. All available widgets will then pop up. This was helpful. I could use help with TomTom.

I always enjoy your videos, I have a 21 Outback. I have tried "everything" possible to get Google Maps from my Android phone to project on the info screen. Nothing works. Any advice?

Thanks for the tips. I see that you can control the seat warmers without a Popup window, how do you set it up to do that? I have a 2021 outback, and to adjust the seat warmers, I have to click the icon, then a Popup window appears, and then I can adjust, which seems dangerous

How’d you get the “Display Off” option/shortcut on your screen? I don’t see any options for it in the shortcuts menu and it’s not natively on my screen, thx for the awesome video!

Thanks for these tips. I've watched a number of your videos and found them helpful. One question, what are your thoughts on updating software at home vs taking to the dealer? My display looks different than this on my 21 Outback (I really want that shortcut to auto hold) and not sure if I should try to update myself. If it's safe to do so, could you post a video showing the process? Thanks!

The A V H ..at first I was going threw about 6 steps..then I learned a shortcut to make it 3 steps now I see you have an app I can bring that to one... PLEASE tell us how to get that on the screen ( I can rearrange the apps no problem) thank you for your videos...by the way I have a 2022 outback touring 2.5

Voice control can also change the temperature without engaging the head unit. How you press the button determines if you get Subaru voice command or CarPlay

With the latest software update for the Infotainment System you now get Automatic Hold function on the Infotainment screen just to the left of the Auto Start Stop Button. This is more convenient than scrolling screens or dragging the icon to the main screen.

I recently purchased a 2023 Forester Wilderness. I haven't owned a new vehicle for many years. Needless to say, I have a great deal to learn. I find these videos very helpful even though they pertain to other models. Many of the features translate between models. My question is this. Is there any way to disable the REMOTE engine on and off? All I need my emergency contact to accomplish is to locate my vehicle if I haven't been heard from for awhile. Thank you.

Great videos! I somehow deleted the AVH button from my widgets. Any idea how to get it back?

How do I install this kind of Home Screen with direkt selection from seat heating system - I have the European version. Thx for the help. great channel btw :)

Hi Alex.I have just got my (new to me) WRX TS Wagon 2022.Your videos have been so helpful to a a new owner with all the settings that can be played with.Wow.So many. I have not seen a video on this question so here we go. Yesterday I pulled my car up to my metal garage door and was getting close but got no warning beeps.Is this normal? I think these cars do not have this sensing?My wife's Kia Cerato has it though. Any help greatly appreciated. Cheers. Shane South Australia.

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.

Hi. I just discovered your channel. I have a Subaru Outback 2019. Do you have older videos that I could watch? I know my car does more than know about Thanks!

Would like to see if find a dark mode as the map on the gps is way brighter than it needs to be.

is there a manual shut off button for TPMS after adjusting low tire pressure? Thanks! New 2022 owner...

My 2020 OB XT Limited has a slightly different display. I have to touch a couple of buttons to get to the sub menu to control my heated seats. Is there a way for me to put the heated seat buttons on the home screen as you are showing here? If not, can the dealer do it, maybe with a firmware update?

Hey Alex not sure if you've mentioned this but I found this out by accident, but when your stopped at a light with your foot on the brake, you can turn the cruise control on, and then when you press down or up on the set or resume set speed, it'll do a temporary hold on the breaks like the AVH, you can even set your speed while your foot is on the break, so when you are stopped you can set your speed you want without having to drive and set it

Alex, your videos have taught me a lot, but 1 item I saw nothing about. I have a 2020 Outback and an Android phone. Everything you commented about using the phone and GPS, the screen is full. Did you know that if you use an Android phone, the maps are very small, about 3 x 8. I had to contact Subaru Customer service to find that that's normal. They have no fix for the problem. Keep up the good work. Frank Gravel

Your videos are always informative!

Love this

My question is can I move the apps around on my 22 wilderness and when is the heated seats going to be updated?

I just started working at Subaru. Yes I subscribed lol good videos man

Great video Alex, Will you be adding an Android Auto video about any updates. My 2022 Wilderness screen says continue on your phone (Samsung 70) & my phone says continue on car screen. It has always been a spotty app connecting and disconnecting while driving (this was when it actually loaded) and now I'm trying to start over. Since AA isn't an app I can't Uninstall & re-install. Any advice? Thank you, Dan ps My Dealer is great but no answers.

to add, my '24 Crosstrek...you can hold the widget screen with the temp for engine & rad and it will take you to edit the apps screen :) Instead of going thru the Settings screen !

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

I've noticed in my 22 wrx, both vents of passenger side ac is colder than drivers side vents, even though they are "synced"

Appreciate this type of content, but also wouldn’t mind some general updates on where things stand with trying to get a Subaru here in 2023. I have heard of people with outstanding orders going back to early last fall even for those vehicles being built in Indiana…delivery dates keep getting bumped month after month. What are the factors causing these delays, and what does the outlook look like going forward…continued delays or expected improvement?

They should include the trans temp for the off-roading and towing. I see tons of people adding screens for that exact reason odd its not one of the options you can put on the top

I just purchased a 2023 Outback Touring XT and my sales rep set my driver profile even though I told him I'd do it later, since I wanted to take a bit of time to make sure everything was set how I like it. Of course, I've changed my seat position and saved it via the buttons on the door, but this does not updated my driver profile. So now every time I get in the car it moves my seat and mirrors to the driver profile setting and I have to hit the button on the door to move it to the more recent setting, which seems really dumb. Anyway, how do I sync them up?

Alex when your are in vehicle hold, does your brake lights come on when you are stopped & foot is not on the brake ? Don't want to get hit from behind if brake lights aren't on.

I own a 2022 OB Touring XT. Two comments: If the screen gets glitchy , press the on/of button for 10 seconds or so to reset. In Canada, the speed limit is posted in kilometers per/hour. The OB converts that on the speed limit display to show the correct speed limit in MPH.

Have a question. When you are playing a CD (commercially made or not) Some CDs display album cover, track names and alike but, many do not display album info. What information is needed for console to display CD information on screen as it plays? Thanks In Advance! I own a 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness.

I want to comment on why the recirculation mode is important. In hot weather when using the air conditioner you definitely want to recirculate the air in the cabin. The air conditioner doesn't have to work as hard and it might even prevent it from freezing up in humid conditions. More importantly, in cold weather you do NOT want to recirculate the air. The windows will begin to condensate due to the warmth in the car and your warm exhalation of breath. Fresh air will prevent this from occurring. The next time you see a car with the windows fogged up you will know why.

Any information on how to prevent driving data from being uploaded? Or a way to disable or remove the satellite communication module?

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.

How do you get the AVH shortcut on the screen? I do not see that option in my 2020 Outback.

Interesting video. Does Android Auto allow addition of large icons (Spotify, etc.) to the touch screen? All I see is a row of small icons when I open the Android Auto app. The larger icons would be much better to use. (Legacy Limited w/Nav, 2022)

Is it possible for me to get those one touch heated seat buttons on my 22 Outback Limited?

Alex, how do you turn off the economy mode on a 23 outback turbo????

hello, 2022 wrx 6MT can be installed a head up display?(through OBD socket) thx.

Under Favorite Widgets is possible to set Weather 3H or Weather 6H. How it is work? Thank you for let me know. Marcel

I’m having issues with callers hearing me. I can hear them just fine, but most complain that I sound quite, muffled or far away. I commute to work and rely heavily on making calls due this time, any suggestions to change the microphone or volume so I can be heard better?

Outback needs a default driver so when it fails (often) to recognize you, you won’t have to go through several screens to rescan driver.

Hi! I love your videos! I’m so excited to bring my 21 Outback Limited to my dealership to get the upgrade. I do have a question that I haven’t seen an answer to yet, but can I change the picture on the display screen? Either on Apple play or not? Thanks for the videos!

2022 Outback Limited here. Previously enjoyed a 2016 Outback Premium. On the 2016, with bluetooth connected to phone, I'd get a call and the Sirius/XM program I was listening to would automatically pause. The 2022 does not do that and it is VERY annoying. When the call ends, I have to rewind back to where I was. Is there a setting somewhere that "enables" pause when a call comes in? PLEASE say yes.

Can you do a video about screen lag. Yours looks pretty responsive but our 23 outback lags so bad

Can you make a video like this for 2022+ WRX?

Hi Mate, i have 2023 Outback Touring and live in Australia. Is it possible to have the headlight delay when leaving and the lights on on the welcome when you press the door opening funtion on the car key. Cant find anything on the screen, under car etc. Also have the same problem on my wifes 2024 crosstreck. Thanks.

Is there a trick to moving the metal brackets out of the way when you lower the rear seats? Thanks for the videos!

Hello Alex. How do you add AVH to your home screen? Thanks for sharing all the great tips :)

Hi Alex, took delivery of my new 2022 Outback Sport yesterday. Both the radio and phone sound seem like their only coming from the front speaker. I’ve tried to adjust but without success. Can you please help me, thank you. Amanda from Australia

How do you change the outdoor temp calibration for a 2022 Subaru Impreza

I just went to the my Subaru love delivery appointment, should have watched this earlier and asked him these questions. Wonder if he would even know 🤔

I have 2022 subaru Outback limited, but the screen widgets is not similar to this video. We need software update to get this?

I've owned my 2023 Outback since Nov and I'm still learning new things about the car. Thanks for great content Alex.

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.

Hi Alex, great info. Question I get foggy windows inside here in the NE. Is there a way stop this without turning on the defrost, it effects heat system I saw that if I hit the resume button the 1st time turning on Cruise Control it does the same as the set button. l have a 2020 Outback with the latest update. Thanks for the GREA info.

Hi! I have a 2022 Outback Onyx and I do not have the heated seat option on the front screen like that. It’s there but it goes into a whole climate screen. I can’t just click the heated seats. How do I get it? Very annoying to have to go into all climate control to turn it off.

For auto hold, instead of the specific setting (which my car doesn't have the home screen button for), setting cruise when completely stopped will also enable auto-hold. Sometimes if I'm at a long light or stuck at a train, I'll set cruise to 20mph, activating auto-hold. When it's time to go, I turn it off. If I happen to forget and hit gas first, cruise is adaptive so it won't speed into a car in front of me, or because it's only set to 20mph, it's not like I'm going to get very far.

When are they going to fix the Bluetooth/Apple Car Play issue? I’ve had the same problem with both my OUTBACK ONYX XT and my FORESTER WILDERNESS?

after connecting to wireless carplay once, will it automatically connect everytime i get in the car? i just bought a 2024 crosstrek limited