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HOW-TO Set the Clock on a 2018 Subaru Outback

Hello. It’s November of 2017 and many people are struggling to change the clock on their 2018 Subaru Outbacks, Legacies, Crosstreks and 2017 and ’18 Subaru Imprezas. Here where I am in Fresno, California, we still celebrate “Daylight Saving Time”.

It’s now time to set those clocks back. Many people have simply ignored the clock settings on these newer Subaru models because setting the clock or changing the time on newer Subaru’s involves a two-step process […]

Subaru Legacy or Outback 2.5i – How to Open Hood and Check Oil

How Do I Open the Hood and Check the Oil on my Subaru Legacy or Outback?

When someone takes delivery of their new Subaru, I am supposed to take then through a full tour of every single feature their new car. It is my profession. You just spent up to $40,000 dollars on a new car an you deserve to know everything about it. There are cases where my customer is in a hurry or where […]

2017 Legacy Buttons on Dashboard (Lower Left)
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2017 Legacy Buttons on Dashboard (Lower Left)

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2017 Legacy Buttons on Dashboard (Lower Left)

Overwhelming 2 Rows of Buttons on Subaru Legacy & Outback

Most asked about buttons on Legacy and Outback

Usually when someone is lucky enough to get a brand new Subaru Legacy or Outback, they get a very detailed explanation of all the features, buttons, switched, knobs, touchscreens, Navigation and phone pairing options. It is very common for them to forget things and one of the most common is these buttons. 2015 , 2016 & […]

Subaru Keyless Access with Push Button Start

Keyless Access with Push Button Start – demonstration video

Here’s a little video walk through of Subaru’s Keyless Access with Push Button Start feature. This option is available on the Subaru Impreza, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback

Phone Pairing and Making a Call in most 2016 Subaru models

Phone Pairing in a 2016 Subaru

In this video I pair my iPhone 6 to a 2016 Subaru Ouback. The operation is the same in most 2015, 2016 & 2017 Subaru models. They all have various version of this touchscreen audio screen. You will see how to upload contacts from your phone and how to make a call using voice commands.

How to use the two rows of buttons on the 2015-2017 Subaru Outback with Eyesight

What are all these buttons on the dashboard of my Outback?

This is a very popular question. Many people who purchase a car like this from me are overwhelmed with information by the time they get in their new Outback or Legacy to drive home. One of the first calls or emails I get is “what are all these buttons?”

If your new Subaru Outback or Legacy has Eyesight, it will have these features:

Blindspot Detection with […]

Subaru Outback and Legacy Multi Information Screen

… Or as I called it in the video “the center dashboard control”

It never fails. About every third Subaru Outback or Legacy I sell, the new owner eventually asks me: “what are these three little buttons for… with the arrows”. This is one thing that is very easy to forget about shortly after getting the full demonstration of every feature on your new Subaru. SO, here’s video about how these buttons operate. If […]

Voice Controlled Air Conditioning

Subaru Legacy and Outback voice commands

You can control the settings of your air conditioning by voice in 2016 Outback and Legacy models. Did you know studies show that what you don’t use in the first 90 days of owning a new car, you will never use? I’m hoping you watch this video to see how easy it is to control your air conditioning by voice in your 2016 Subaru Legacy or Outback. It’s a […]