Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 158

3-38 Instruments and controls
If the ignition switch is turned to the“ OFF” position, the display setting returns to the on mode as a default setting the next time the ignition switch is turned to the“ ON” position.
! Language mode change
The language mode of the captions on the rear view image display is selectable in English or French in the following ways.
1. Press and hold the power button for 6 to 12 seconds while the transmission is in the“ R”( reverse) position, and then release it. The display will enter the language selection mode.
2. Briefly press the power button to toggle the captions on the display in English or French.
3. By releasing the power button for 5 seconds, the display blinks one time to show that the language mode is selected.
! Non-operational mode
The rear view image display can be set as non-operational. After setting the display to the non-operational mode, the display does not show the rear view image even if the ignition switch is reset( turning the ignition switch to the“ ON” position after turning it to the“ OFF” position).
To set the display to the non-operational mode, press and hold the power button for 12 to 15 seconds while the transmission is in the“ R”( reverse) position, and then release it. The display is now in the nonoperational mode. After the display has been set to the non-operational mode, the function indicator will illuminate in orange while the transmission is in the“ R”( reverse) position.
To return the display to the operational mode, press and hold the power button for 12 to 15 seconds again.
For precautions about the rear view camera and the rear view image, refer to“ Rear view camera” F6-19.
! Electronic compass display
By briefly pressing the compass button, the compass display is toggled on or off. When the compass display is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear on the mirror.
Using the electronic compass properly, the following compass zone adjustment and compass calibration will be necessary.
! Compass zone adjustment
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 compass button for 3 to 6 seconds, and then release it. The zone number will be shown on the electronic compass display.
3. Press the compass button repeatedly until the correct zone number for your location is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.