5 Common Subaru Questions I Get Asked
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- This video will cover 5 common questions I get asked on Subarus.
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Longevity question. How many Subarus do you see over 200,000 miles these days. I know in the 90's I saw a mail delivery person with 400,000 miles of hard driving stop and go rural mailbox delivery miles. The car obviously required lots of Maintenance and repairs but it still took more punishment than many other cars could have.
I'm picking a up a 2024 Crosstrek tomorrow and I cannot stress how valuable your videos have been in getting a better understand of the new tech in the Subaru's and how to properly use it as well as some hidden Easter eggs. Thank you!
Happy to help! Congrats on your new Crosstrek!
Thanks Alex!
My Subaru dealer techs just told me it’s impossible to move icons between pages. I can’t wait to show them your video!
They should know this! Happy to help!
I believe adding to the confusion is that some of the icons can be moved, others not.
Also, they told me the problem is that there is a limit to the number of icons allowed on each page. So if you want to move an icon from Page 1 to Page 2, you first need to make room for the new icon on Page 2 by moving an existing Page 2 icon to Page 1. Honest!
That sounds crazy to me..
I know for a fact that you can’t relocate to Apple CarPlay icon. When you go into Edit mode, the icon disappears!
@@davidbrown3309yes...you are right! It also changes to the Android Auto app in the same position. We kept looking for the 2 separate ACP & AA apps... crazy!
At 3:45 Alex says the SOS button connects via satellite. As confirmed by several Subaru dealers, the SOS button connects via 5G cellular so it may not work where 5G service is not available or is spotty.
How do you stop the lights from coming on when the switch is in the OFF position?
Another very helpful video,thanks Alex.
Hi Alex, love these videos on the Latest Subaru’s. I live in Wellington, New Zealand and have owned a Subaru XV(Crosstrek) since 2016. I just the latest Generation Subaru Crosstrek (rebranded from XV) and found your helpful, but I have that depending where you live in the world there are slight differences in model style’s like trim and the odd switch etc, so watching videos you have to use a bit of common sense, but in all love what you are doing in the videos.
My Crosstrek is the latest Generation Hybrid which I think the USA may not get. Just love Subaru Crosstrek in Model.
I always love your videos. I learn something every time and even if I’ve seen a tip before, sometimes I have forgotten that info and it’s a good reminder. Thanks for sharing!!
Would be nice if you did a video for those of us with an 8 inch screen
YES!!! EXCELLENT REQUEST 😅
THANKS ALEX 4 another HELPFUL video 😂
Definitely must SHARE your MOST EXCELLENT HELPFUL vids with my Subaru Dealer who sold me my VERY 1ST SPANKIN' BRAND NEW 2024 FORESTER ❤
They TRUELY R REMARKABLE & AMAZING CARS ... no matter which model U buy 😂🎉
Another great video Alex. I just bought a Subaru Outback Touring XT. I have used your videos to configure the settings and as a reference to find out how things work.
Thank you again Alex. Watching your videos had me all ready to go when I picked up my 24 crosstrek wilderness.
So glad I could help!
Great video! Thank you!
Just bought a 2018 Outback from Mike’s Car Store and absolutely love it! Had a 2008 prior that had 203,000 miles on it. Drove it for over 12 years! After watching your very helpful videos, I was able to teach my sales guy a feature he was unaware of. So fun! Keep the great info coming! Thanks!
Thanks Alex.
Great tutorials.
I'll be binging your channel for more knowledge since I ordered a 24 OB wilderness yesterday.
😊
Just picked mine up yesterday. ❤
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Very well done videos. I hope to be buying a 2024 OB Onyx XT next month! I'm learning a lot and getting excited about the features and amenities of this car. My current car (2011 Toyota Camry) is primitive by comparison. This will be a huge step up. Lots to learn and your videos help. Keep up the great work.
Hiya. It looks to me like you turned off the lane departure function entirely in this video by choosing OFF. If you just want to stop the buzzer but have the function, the second option is the correct one, named LANE DEPARTURE FUNCTION ONLY. Thanks for your videos. I have learned a lot from them.
Awesome video. You showed me a few things I didn’t know about. Even though I have an ancient 2013 Crosstrek, I like learning about the new Subarus. Someday I will upgrade.
I bet your hand starts to ache while shooting a video with your cell phone. I’ve tried it and it’s not fun after about 2 minutes.
Hi, i am a new pener to the Subaru family, i have a 2024 Outback Wilderness, i came across your channel and have learned so much. Thanks for providing worthwhile content.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching. Glad you've found value in my videos
I have a 2020 Outback which bought used. These are such helpful videos! Now i dont have to drive mu son crazy with my frustrations. Thank you
Excellent segment Alex! My wife's new Crosstrek Sport should be coming in before Thanksgiving and this gives me a head start in understanding how to customize the displays. Too bad the autohold is not on by default. I will put it where you suggested, in the lower left position.
Thanks! Hope she enjoys her new Crosstrek!
Thanks Alex!
I've just paid for my first Subaru. I'm binge watching your videos while waiting for the Outback to be prepared and they are great souce of info. The stack of manuals looks scary :-).
Alex thank you for the channel. I have managed to turn off the front seat belt warning chime but failed on the back. Placing groceries especially the pumpkin I bought the other day sets off the seat belt warning. Suggestions for my 2023 Outback?
Same issue with my dog who moves around in the back seat. Very annoying chime. Any hacks to silence the back seat belt chime other than fastening them all?
Great videos! Want to ask if it is possible to split screen (navigation/audio)
the main display on a 2024 Forester?
Hey Alex, great tips on your channel. Here's a question where the answer may just be "you can't" but I have seen you work magic before so here we go.
How do you change the color of the car avatar on the 360° camera view for the 2023 ascent onyx limited?
It's currently white, but the car is red and it ruins the immersion illusion. Thanks for all the great advice.
Love your videos. Is there a way to change the interior dash light color on the 2021 crosstrek?
Thanks for your very informative videos! My question has to do with the headlights automatically comming on when the 2024 Forester Base is put into gear. Doesn't matter if it's day or night, the headlights immediately come on once drive or reverse is engaged. Headlight selector is not on the Auto setting. Seriously hoping there's a way to turn off this "feature".
I just upgraded my Outback Touring ('18) to and Outback Touring XT ('24). This video allowed me replace the useless "spot" mileage readout to a more useful range setting. Also, I was able to select some useful widgets to put up on the stack. Now if I can just find out what that little hooded slit above the big display is for, I'll be happy.
I have a 2024 Subie outback with a turbo. 🙁No CD player in my car. Don’t have a clue what model it is.
I traded an outback 2019 with 32,000 miles. I’ve compared both cars.
The storage betweeen the seats is smaller and the storage in front of the gear shift is much smaller. Also, no change holder. Another thing is no netting in the trunk. 😂. The cup holder is so deep a regular size coffee makes it hard to pick up.
I am lucky to get 16 mpg in my car. Before you say it is the way I drive the car. I am a 78 YEAR OLD women and rarely kick the turbo on. I just like to know it is there if I need it. The window sticker states I shoud get better mileage. I 😮 do get great mileage❤ on the turnpike. Another thing is the steering wheel locks up water too often. This is my third Outback and this never happened before.
You must thinkI hate my new car. Quite the opposite. I would buy it again in a heartbeat!!!! Just a few things I liked better in my last two outback’s.
Alex, I have a 2022 Subaru Impreza wagon. The battery needed to be replaced, and it seems to have messed up some of the changes I made to the security settings. One is the lane keep assist. I would like to turn that off. The other is the rear seat reminder notice. Can you please tell me how to make these changes. Thank you.
Cool info, I have a 10 day old outback wilderness
Hi Alex great videos but I have a few questions about the Subaru Forrester 2024. Is there a night setting for the screen? also the lights on the steering wheel are red. Is there a way to change the color of the lights on the steering wheel?
I appreciate your insights. Just took delivery of a new 2023 Forester Touring. I notice some shadow spots at the far part of the headlight beam. Is this normal or might there be some small obstruction on the inner eyeball?
Also, is Subaru VSC pricing pretty uniform across the country? I live in NY.
I just got a Impreza Base model with the split screen. Could you do a video on that system please
Alex are you going to make a video on new Subaru model at the LA auto show?
I love your videos! These tips especially are awesome. I have a 2021 outback and My big question (and one i know you won't answer) how to turn off the rear seat, seat belt warning? I've turned off the driver and passenger but the rear seats all 3 of them don't have a bypass!?! I've seen people unhook the sensor but i also read that disables the airbag. Can i disable the beep,beep,beep...? Both my book AND the Subaru websites tell me take it to a dealer they will disabled it and I've made appointments and went to 2 SEPERATE dealers and both refused to turn it off but say try anther dealer they might do it for you, so i believe it can be turned off.
I'm about to get rid of this car over this issue and no one at Subaru cares so it was worth asking you, Alex. Thank you for even listen.
I was in an accident last monday as a non-subscriber....the SOS did NOT reach out. To me, moving forward, Starlink is worth the money. Will be subscribing in my new outback which i pick up tomorrow!
Hey Alex! I’m looking to buy new wiper blades for my OB 2023. Do you any suggestions instead of the blades from Subaru? Thank you!
Alex, any idea when my 2024 OBW will get the software update which moves the AVH button down next to the AS/S button? I really want that and it's frustrating seeing videos of current Subarus that already have it (not referring to this particular video)! Thanks for the great content.
I now own a 2020 Forester and am really enjoying it. Just 2 pet peeves I can’t find a video or answer in your videos for are, 1) my radio always comes on when I start the car and I wish it didn’t, 2) can I turn off the “I Agree” screen that also comes on every time I start the car ?.thanks
Could you do a video about voice commands?
Alex, Thank you for bringing light to so many of my Subaru mysteries!
2021 Crosstrek Sport
I Purchased this used last May and have tried some of your tips, unsuccessfully, though. Lights on auto, turn on Brights and they should turn off when approaching another tire whether it be tail, lights, or headlights, right? Mine do not every time I turn on the car, the radio turns on, even if I turn it off before I turn the car off! ??? There is no setting in my screen for the lights to come on automatically with the wipers. Please advise. Thank you, my cars name is Dory😊
Can you go over recalls for ascent 2023 .
I am from Canada. Purchased a 2024 Crosstrek mid October.
Is there a way to reset the average liters per 100km (mpg) reading on the gauge cluster screen behind the steering wheel?
I owned a 2018 Ram 1500 truck previously and there was a reset button to allow the average km/100km to be reset manually in the gauge cluster menu.
Really liked that feature and wondering if that feature is available on the 2024 Crosstrek.
I have the 2024 basic Subaru cross track and I have the bigger screen. The apps are on top and the car controls are on the bottom.
Hi Alex! I am hoping to purchase the 2020 Ascent, can't wait until Tuesday to test drive and I am wondering ...does it have the automatic stop/start system? I kinda hate it and would like to keep it off.
I have a 2022 Outback. I was told by a few people that if you have to tow your Subaru using a tow dolly that you either have to disconnect the rear drive line from the transfer case or disable the AWD and switch it to FWD by installing a fuse in the fuse box. Does the model have a mode for this on the touch screen or do you still have to do this? Can you do a video on this? Thanks...
I have one more question, I do not have a "Wilderness" (OBW) but I have a 2 week old 2024 Outback Premium Option 13. I saw many RUclips videos for installing a bumper on the OBW through "2" two points in the bumper. Do I have to replace the bumper on my new Outback Premuim to get access to the tow point or it only is on the OBW edition vehicles?
Your channel is quite helpful, Alex.
Something I'd like you to investigate or share if you already know all the specifics, but my questions are to do with the tremendous amount of your private information that car companies can share/sell when you link your phone to your car. Actually, I've read that even if you don't link the phone, when you buy the car, and sign the papers, what you are really signing is legal permission for them to do this. They have it all, health card, driver's license, VIN, email, phone, emergency contacts in event of a crash, EVERYTHING. And this permission is usually buried in the fine print and stipulated in legalise type writing. Even if you get your lawyer to advise and interpret the wording, all they're going to tell you is basically what I outlined above. So my question is, how can we circumvent this process? Should we not be able to buy a new car and NOT give away all this information? Even if we bail out of all the features..no SOS, no Wifi, no navigation, no nothing...is there an actual form that is available but never spoken of that allows you to buy the car and when you sign, it's no more elusive than many years ago prior to all this information sharing/hacking world we now have.
And worse, is what they're doing actually even legal? If no one ever calls them on it, in their minds no harm no foul until someone raises the issue.
I'd appreciate any info you can garner on if we have some privacy options that few if anyone are aware of.
Thanks for all your hard work and high quality videos 👍
If only there was some trick to turn off the full screen volume display! Also, wish I could change the seatbelt chime to 6-8 chimes (PIA if you release it for backing).
Alex, I have a 2024 Outback Wilderness. How do I prevent the car from honking the horn on remote startup? I have and use both the remote start key fob (when there is not cell reception) and the MySubaru app to remote start.
I can remember how to change your mirror/seat settings. I know you go into setting but can’t remember from there. I was told it’s not just the 1/2 settings on your door.
Hey Alex, when talking about SOS and Roadside Assistance you say that it connects via satellite. Doesn't it connect through a cellular connectionand not directly to satellites?
Hi Alex does a 2022 Forrester Touring have auto stop on the tailgate if it senses an obstruction?
Hi Alex! I am currently saving up to buy a 2020 or newer outback. I'm looking at a premium or higher model. Is it standard on all outbacks to have the lane departure warning, blind spot monitor and other safety features like those? I watch all of your videos so I know what to expect when I get my outback and how I can make it my own!
Yes my premium has those
Does the 2023 outback have a rain sensitive auto wiper setting?
How can I unlock all the doors at the same time without using the key fob?
My ‘19 Crosstrek has the remote start via the phone.
I'm 72 and just bought a crosstrek wilderness model because my landlord has a Subaru with over 300,000 kms on it and I wanted my last car to be varoom. I got my wish.
Question: is there a way to lock the doors from outside when the car is running? My son does deliveries and wants to leave the car running while he takes items to the customer's door, but wants to be able to lock the car doors as well. Is this possible?
Hello Alex, I have a 2016 Legacy 3.6R. Is there an app ( My Subaru for example) to use?
I heard we can program our garage door opener into the Subaru, 2019 Outback. Do you have a video for that??
Yep! Here you go: ruclips.net/video/QpWzHUpmJ98/видео.htmlsi=-N4tZzPB8qQsX_JH
Hey Alex, I purchased a 2024 Subaru Legacy Limited. I noticed after taking my foot off the gas, the car feels like it is slowing itself down and then if I accelerate or brake, it jerks forward in a way.. any idea what I could change about this or should I perhaps have it looked at by Subaru?
The only time I experience anything gimpy like that is when the cruise is active and I’m competing with it manually.
@@downsouth2158 for me it's hard to tell if the cruise is on or not.. ill have to look into it more I guess.
Is there any new updates for my 2022 Outback Wilderness?
Can you change the steering weight in an outback 2023 model?
Great videos, Two questions, What is the display on the dash above the screen? hadn't seen it before. 2nd, how do I create the app to turn off the screen with a single button instead of having to go into settings. I like to turn mine off especially at night. Thanks
Try pressing the volume button for a while?
@@leaseholderLeaseholder Thanks, That actually turns off the whole head unit, I just want to turn off the display but leave the audio on. you can do it in the settings and I have seen several videos and a loaner car that had the app on the screen but nobody seems to know how to create or add it to make it simple.
Is there a way to get the Auto vehicle hold button on a 2020 outback? I do not see the option.
Why do some Outbacks have the Auto-Vehicle Hold button next to the Auto Stop-Start and some do not? 2023 Outback Limited XT, for reference.
Great info mate, awesome 👍
Im in the market for a new car, however I’m split between buying late model Toyota or Subaru Outback 🤔.
My question based on your experience the reliability of the CVT transmission & the differences between the two vehicle manufacturers (Reliability, services & comfort) ?
That's easy, go for the Subaru! 😁
In all seriousness, both are great vehicles and are equally as reliable in my eyes. The CVT has been around for decades now and has been improved with each new generation so I wouldn't be concerned with it. I personally feel that the Subaru Outback also has a better ride quality than Toyota. It's quiet and absorbs the road noise well. The interior design is higher in quality as well with the leatherette dash and stitching. This just gives it an elevated look in my opinion. I've also had many customers express the same opinions when comparing the two brands. All in all, you can't go wrong with either but my pick is the Subaru. If you haven't already, I would test drive both to see which you like the ride of the most. Full transparency, I also work for Subaru and sell them for a living if that wasn't already clear from my videos 😂
@@alexpmoThanks mate for your advice 👍
Getting a experienced opinion is worth its weight in gold especially coming from a good salespeople like yourself who knows their product Vs other’s brands honestly making helpful comparison to a customer’s needs a lot easier.
Now I’ve seen the difference now between other brands & Subaru inwhich your right, however if only Subaru can offer a WRX Manual Transmission option for the Outback 🤩 then I’m totally sold - take my money 💰
The Australian Subaru market is very strong, now I can see why 👍
Ps. Love your videos, very informative content.
Thanks for the info. Can I turn off the beeping on my cruise control when it tracks the car in front of me. Annoying to the person sleeping in the car on a trip :)
Hi Alex, I know you always say that if we have a question please ask below, so here it is... My in-laws purchased a used 2015 Subaru Outback Premium. Have been able to adjust all settings to their liking with the one exception of when I go into: Settings - Vehicle Customization - Please Wait Loading Data - Goes Blank and Back to Settings. The problem is it is supposed to load a bevy of choices including changing the door lock to open all doors (from the driver's door) from its current setting of only opening the driver's door. Dealership where they purchased have been no help in solving this problem. Any suggestions that you can offer. Thanks in advance!
Alex i’d like to add the AVH app to my home screen but i cannot find this on any of the subsequent pages after the home screen. It says my software is up to date. My vehicle is a 2020 Subaru outback.
Any suggestions. Thkx
How do you stop the lights from coming on when the switch is in the off position Subaru 2021 Forrester
Hello Alex, is your Subie consuming oil?
Would a Krown type rustproofing spray affect the warranty?
Alex...I'm highly surprised you didnt update your screen...I got the update last March and now my AVH is always present next to autostart
Hey, Alex. I was looking through the questions to see if someone else already asked, but couldn't find it. Can you change the Eco Gauge to the distance remaining on the '22 Ascent? Ours doesn't have the tablet infotainment set-up, but the older style.
My ‘22 Forester too. The eco gauge is kind of useless. More of a visual distraction. I would like to be able to change that on the driver’s display. Is it possible?
Alex please tell me what the lock on the car in front of you, in the cruise control system actually does ? It lets go fairly easily …
Hi Alex I'm Cesar fron México and believe me I am a BIG fan of your videos.
Last friday I got my new Subaru Forester Touring 2023 and I would like to know if there is an specific video that you recommend that is a "must" to see?
I will higly appreciate your support.
Regards...cesar
Alex’s YT site has loads of great videos. The ‘21 / ‘22 Forester are very similar so you can look at those tutorial videos too.
Alex, how do I turn down the volume of the”ping” sound that comes when a new iPhone message comes in?
Q re radio ALWAYS turning on when I start up car:
I have a ‘21 Forester Sport which we purchased new. The radio automatically comes on when we start the car even if we purposefully turned it off before shutting the car down. We have to turn the volume all the way down if we want no sound for the next time.
How do we program it to only turn on when we want it to ?
I would love to know the solution to this issue too. Hopefully a software update fixes this oversight.
I have a 2023 Outback Touring in Canada (not the same US touring trim). I experience squeaking/creaking noise from the roof when the car flexes. Got it fixed twice at the dealership and its back again. As a Subaru expert what is your take on that?
Hi Alex, I have a question on my 2023 crosstrek. I have a remote starter and it beeps like it wants to start my car but doesn't car my car. what can I do to get it fixed?
Thanks
On the infotainment, the "power button" muting audio rather than pausing the music/podcast that is streaming is a big miss. Anyway to fix this?
I just got a 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness Edition. I have noticed that the Subaru Starlink icon is greyed-out on the display (I have noticed that it is grayed-out in all your videos as well). Why is it greyed-out, and if it is no longer used, why is it present?
I have a 2019 Outback and I can't set the seat position L1. I've held the two buttons on the door but I never hear keep that tells it set. Do you know what I can do
I have seen many videos of yours but could not find a video on average mile per gallon on Outback.
I bought Outback Sept 5th 2023 and have driven about 1600 miles. My average mile as per Outback shows only 22.4 . However when I bought it the sticker on car has 26 miles in city and 32 highway. Why my Outback average is below 26 in city driving.
Alex, I have 2023 Outback wilderness, and sometimes the eye sight is not working, especially in the morning or when I'm not driving it for a while. I have to restart the car, but sometimes I just keep driving, and it will turn on by itself. Do you have any idea why?
Can you explain how to set automatic seat adjustment? I changed mine and programmed it on channel 1 but each time I get into my car again it welcomes me and reverts me back to the prior setting . I then have to push channel 1 again to get to my last setting?
Alex, please disregard my question about losing the safety settings after a new battery had to be installed. The ones I had turned of only appeared a couple o times, and now they are back the way I had set them. Thank you.
Will my 2023 Crosstrek auto brake if cruise control not on?
Do the wireless phone chargers work with a pop socket?
Okay, I have a question. I just purchased a 22 obw a couple of weeks ago. I have a heads-up display on my windshield. It only displays lane departure and distance between vehicles. Is there a way to display speed and other data?
That's the eyesight assist monitor. Unfortunately, it doesn't display speed. It'll light up red when an obstacle is detected ahead, green when your adaptive cruise is on and another car is detected ahead, and yellow when you leave your lane for lane departure alert.
Are there any software paywalls in the 2024 Outback, or other Subaru models that I would need to know about in advance? My 2015 Outback only requires a subscription for the XM radio. I am very concerned about the control of so much equipment going thru that screen.
No.
Just purchased a '24 Crosstrek. My icons do not move, or do anything, when I press in an attempt to move them around as you showed. Suggestion??
Is there a way you can turn off the auto unlock (the doors) feature when you park?
Yes. In settings. Driver’s side only or all door, I believe.
Recently had service on my 2021 Cross Trek Sport , and was told my EZ pass transponder could interfer with Eyesight. I've removed it, but where can it be placed? I can't find the information in the manual. Can you show the best place to put one?
Here you go! ruclips.net/user/shortsEcG5LceoKak?si=8DFGG_Ed64X9jV0C
I own a 2023 outback wilderness model. I have Sirius satellite radio. When I plug my phone into the charging jack under the display, it automatically goes to the feed from my phone and plays music from there. When I try to go back to satellite radio, it plays a couple of notes then stops. Any idea how I can still charge my phone and listen to satellite radio?
PLEASE Explain welcome screen. I dont' see any change if I turn it off or on.