Get Interior equipment -> Rear view camera Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

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Legacy

Outback

Hang the hook provided on the underside

of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to

keep the lid open.

Rear view camera (if

equipped)

Legacy

Outback

A rear view camera is attached to the

trunk lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback).

When the ignition switch is “ON” and the

shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT

or CVT models) is set to “R”, the rear view

camera automatically displays the rear

view image behind the vehicle on the

audio/navigation monitor or on the inside

mirror depending on the model.

WARNING

. Since the rear view camera uses

a wide-angle lens, the image on

the monitor is different from the

actual view in terms of distance.

. Since the range of the image on

the monitor is limited, you should

always check the rear view and

the surrounding area with your

eyes and mirrors, and move

backward at a slow speed. Mov-

ing backward only by checking

the rear view image from the

camera could cause an accident.

. Do not disassemble or modify the

camera, switch or wiring. If

smoke comes out or you smell

a strange odor, stop using the

rear view camera immedi ately.

Contact your SUBARU dealer

for an inspection. Continued use

may result in accident, fire or

electric shock.

CAUTION

. If your vehicle is washed with a

high-pressure washer, do not

allow water to contact the camera

directly. Entry of water in the

camera lens may result in con-

densation, malfunction, fire or

electric shock.

. Since the camera is a precision

device, do not subject it to strong

impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,

fire or electric shock may occur.

. If mud or snow sticks to or is

frozen on the camera, you must

be very careful removing it.

Otherwise, damage done to the

camera may cause a fire or

electric shock. Pour water or

lukewarm water over the camera

to remove mud and ice, and wipe

it with a soft, dry cloth.

. Do not put a flame close to the

camera or wiring. Otherwise, da-

mage or fire may occur.

. When replacing the fuse, be sure

to use a fuse with the specified

rating. Use of a fuse with a

different rating may result in a

malfunction.

. If the rear view camera is used for

a long time while the engine is

not operated, the battery may

become completely discharged.

NOTE

. Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,

benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,

discoloration may occur. To remove

contamination, wipe the camera with a

cloth moistened with a diluted neutral

detergent and then wipe it with a soft,

dry cloth.

. When waxing the vehicle, be careful

not to apply the wax to the camera. If it

comes in contact with the ca mera,

moisten a clean cloth with a diluted

neutral detergent to remove the wax.

. The camera lens has hard coating to

help prevent scratches. However, when

washing the vehicle or cleaning the

camera lens, be careful not to scratch

the camera lens. Do not use a washing

brush directly on the camera lens. The

monitor screen may be adversely af-

fected.

. Strong light shined on the camera

lens may develop white light stripes

around the light source. This is not a

malfunction.

. Under fluorescent lighting, the dis-

play may flicker. However, this is not a

malfunction.

. The image of the rear view camera

may be slightly different from the

actual color of the objects.

& How to use the rear view

camera

When the shift lever or select lever is set

to “R”, the rear view camera automatically

displays the rear view image from the

vehicle. When the lever is set to other

positions, the image before setting to “R”

is displayed.

1. Set the ignition switch to “ON”.

2. Set the shift lever or select lever to “R”.

NOTE

. For models with the genuine

SUBARU navigation system, the image

of the rear view camera has priority

over other screen displays. To operate

other screens, set the shift lever (MT

models) or select lever (AT and CVT

models) to a position other than “R”.

. The image of the rear view camera is

horizontally reversed as is the case

with the vehicle rearview mirror or the

side view mirror.

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. It may be difficult to see the image of

the rearview camera in the following

cases. This is not a malfunction of the

camera.

– The vehicle is in a dark place (at

night, in a tunnel, etc.).

– The vehicle is in an extremely hot

or cold place.

– An object (such as raindrops,

snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the

view of the rear view camera sticks

to the lens of the camera.

– Strong light shined directly on

the camera lens (occasionally, there

are vertical lines on the screen).

& Viewing range on the screen

Range of view

Image from camera

The area from the rear end of the bumper

can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the

bumper and areas just under the bumper

cannot be viewed.

Also, the image from the rear view camera

looks shorter than the actual distance.

CAUTION

The range that can be viewed with

the rear view camera is limited.

Always be sure to check with your

eyes when moving backward and

proceed slowly.

Range of view

Image from camera

The area above the camera cannot be

viewed. If there is an object that has a

wide projection on its upper part such as a

sign pole behind the vehicle, the projec-

tion cannot be seen on the screen.

CAUTION

The range that can be viewed with

the rear view camera is limite d.

Always be sure to check with your

eyes when moving backward and

proceed slowly.

& Help line

The help line (distance marker and vehicle

width line) is a guide to help you realize

the actual distance from the screen.

Help lines displayed on the audio/naviga-

tion monitor

Help lines displayed on the inside mirror

1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

2) Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper

(green horizontal line)

3) Approx. 6.5 feet (2 m) from the bumper

(green horizontal line)

4) Approx. 3 feet (1 m) from the bumper

(yellow horizontal line)

5) Approx. 1.5 feet (0.5 m) from the bumper

(red horizontal line)

6) Vehicle centerline

When the shift lever or select lever is set

to position “R”, the monitor screen dis-

plays the help lines together with the rear

view image.

CAUTION

. When moving backward, always

check the back with your eyes

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without relying on the help lines.

. The actual position may be dif-

ferent from the indication of the

help lines.

. Di fferences may occur du e to

number of passengers or loaded

cargo.

. When the vehicle is on a slope or

when the vehicle is inclined

against the road, the indication

is different from the actual posi-

tion.

! Difference between screen and ac-

tual road

The distance markers show the distance

for a level road when the vehicle is not

loaded. It may be different from the actual

distance depending on the loading condi-

tions or road conditions.

! When there is an upward slope at the

back

1) 3 feet (1 m)

The distance on the screen looks farther

than the actual distance.

! When there is a downward slope at

the back

1) 3 feet (1 m)

The distance on the screen looks nearer

than the actual distance.

NOTE

When cargo is loaded, the rear view

distance on the screen looks farther

than the actual distan ce as in an

upward slope.

! Feature of distance marker

1) 3 feet (1 m) line

2) 6.5 feet (2 m) line

3) 10 feet (3 m) line

The distance marker shows the distance

on the road. If there is a car or other object

close behind, distance cannot be correctly

displayed.

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