Really liked this video. Very straight forward and informative. Currently researching different Subaru models so these types of videos definitely help narrow it down.
You can very easily turn off that seatbelt alarm. All you have to do is put the car in accessory mode and push the seatbelt clip into the receiver 20 times in under 30 seconds. This will turn off that alarm.
You can turn the chime off for seat belts! The dealer will do it for you … I forget the ridiculous formula, but it’s something like (with my 2021 Crosstrek Premium trim that has regular key) 1. Sit it driver seat 2. Set key to aux 3. Insert, detach, insert the driver seat belt 20x (I know🙈) in less than 30 seconds. Done. The chime leaves you alone! When you get a new battery you will have to do this again.
This sounds like one of those rumors kids tell each other on the playground about video game cheat codes lol Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try it in my Subaru soon.
The non-permanent seatbelt chime disable only works for the front 2 seats. If you try the 20 in 30 seconds method, make sure you keep trying if the first time fails because I did it identically three times with a timer and it only took hold after the 3rd. They also come back on after a head unit reset or battery disconnect. The rear seats need to be disabled through disconnecting the wires. A truly obnoxious system that Subaru implemented. When it chimes incessantly with increasing volume, it's no longer a friendly reminder. It's like I'm getting scolded by my own car. If it didn't void my warranty I would've ripped out the entire wire by now.
I picked up my wife’s family from the airport in Cincinnati and had to drive all the way to Lexington about 70 miles with that seatbelt chime on because the middle seat seat belt alarm. We finally found the middle seat belt on the ceiling when we got into Lexington it was the most annoying trip in the history of mankind. 😂
Subaru needs to add an item in their menu so you can adjust the volume and frequency of the chime … I’d prefer that to the disable … but I disabled mine too.
I would cover up those orange arrows as well, doesn’t look right. Also the wilderness tag on the door I would clip off, other than that it looks great.
That is a mighty fine looking car! Im an "older" widow, and I'm in need of a new car..... im looking at Subaru, Toyota, and Honda. I appreciate videos such as yours, in trying to educate myself as much as possible. Thank you for taking the time an effort to make this!
I have a 2023 Outback Wilderness and the Infotainment screen is my least favorite feature. I wish the climate control functions had physical buttons since the touch screen can be laggy and slow when the car first starts. (The safety disclaimer that shows up on the screen blocks out the climate controls and the slowness makes it hard to dismiss so the climate controls can be used). Sometimes the wireless Android Auto won't connect and I have to use the USB cable but I don't know if that's a problem with the car or my phone. The seatbelt chime is annoying, especially when I just want to move the vehicle to another spot in my driveway or yard real quick. Otherwise, I love everything about the car. I've taken it on 13 hour road trips and was super comfortable the whole time. I've taken it up rough forestry service roads in Colorado and it had no problem. I can't wait to take it out on some more challenging roads/trails but there aren't any publicly accessible ones near me. The best I can do are some rough Missouri backroads which my old sedan could handle just fine so I don't really get to push my outback to the limit. I'm 5'11" and can sleep comfortably in the back with the seats folded down. If I move the front passenger seat all the way forward, I can fit 7 ft boards in the car without needing them to go between the two front seats. I've pulled utility trailers to move furniture with it too. Overall, I agree with everything in this video and I am glad I purchased the OBW.
Great review. I have a 2023 OBW. I pretty much have had the same experience as you. I also blacked out the copper but the film on my roof rails bubbled after the summer heat. I’ve had the wireless charger replaced twice and it still does nothing but heat up the phone. I have two issues that concern me long term. First, the paint is very delicate. It’s like it was painted with a sharpie. Second, I’ve had to replace the sway bar bushings twice. First time it had just 700km on the clock and the second time it was at 15,000km less than a year later. It’s otherwise a great all round vehicle. I’ve had it on a road trip to Newfoundland, it takes me wherever I need to go for my volunteer gig on a search and rescue team and it’s been awesome through two Canadian winters.
Thule AeroBlade Edge. www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-aeroblade-edge-7503b-_-7503b You need one Med size and one Lrg size.
It does not, instead it comes from the factory with heavier duty side rails upon which you then need to add your own cross bars of choice. Subaru states the reason being that this enables you to carry more weight vs the retractable swing arms found on other Outback models.
@EnsignLeeDS9 You are welcome. I am so happy this video was of value. Net net, its a great and very practical vehicle. (Probably why its my 4th Suby...)
you are welcome. regarding the touch screen - I really wish it was a combo of buttons for climate control and then screen for nav/etc. oh well. first world problems! :)
Can you give me the specs on the cross bars? Are they the same size front and back? I’m looking at the exact same ones because they are low profile and don’t stick out like the Thule Aero bars. I’ve seen some comments that touch should get different sizes front and back
Hi! Thule AeroBlade Edge. You are correct, 2 different sizes required. Med and Large. See link. www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-aeroblade-edge-7503b-_-7503b
@@thatdadvideothanks for the reply. That’s what I thought on the sizes. Thanks for confirming. I’m guessing the large is on the back and medium towards the front?
@@thatdadvideodoes it matter how far apart the bars are from one another? I have a Yakima NX16 box I’m going to install and want it to sit nicely in the middle of the roof
When the dealer updated my software the AVH was added to the home screen. The software version I now have is: f51xhm141-480. I'm not sure how else to add it. It may be tied to the software version type. It's worth asking your dealer
100%! But think about when you put an item on back seat, or the moments between turning on car and before you click your seatbelt on, etc. My point is that the chime is a bit much.
@@thatdadvideo reg outback’s are rated at 32mpg highway. The Wilderness is rated at 25-26mpg highway. At 21 mpg you might as well get more off-road capability with a 16-20mpg wrangler or 4Runner.
Great job! I've watched every Subaru outback RUclips video and you managed to keep it interesting.
Thank you! I had a lot of fun with it. Might have to do more. :)
Really liked this video. Very straight forward and informative. Currently researching different Subaru models so these types of videos definitely help narrow it down.
Thank you! I had a lot of fun making it. Glad you found it helpful.
@@thatdadvideo when you did the vinyl overlays over the yellow tow points, which shade of black did you select?
@@timflaherty2731 Avery Satin Black. I like how they came out. I did debate the finish/shade for a while!!
You can very easily turn off that seatbelt alarm.
All you have to do is put the car in accessory mode and push the seatbelt clip into the receiver 20 times in under 30 seconds. This will turn off that alarm.
thx!! will try that
Yes this works but the back seats still chime
For the back seats, you have slap yourself in the face twenty times in fifteen seconds.
You can turn the chime off for seat belts! The dealer will do it for you … I forget the ridiculous formula, but it’s something like (with my 2021 Crosstrek Premium trim that has regular key)
1. Sit it driver seat
2. Set key to aux
3. Insert, detach, insert the driver seat belt 20x (I know🙈) in less than 30 seconds.
Done. The chime leaves you alone! When you get a new battery you will have to do this again.
Thx - will try it out!
You can also try: 0 X X up down down left r1 r1 x 0 x
😂
This sounds like one of those rumors kids tell each other on the playground about video game cheat codes lol
Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try it in my Subaru soon.
The non-permanent seatbelt chime disable only works for the front 2 seats. If you try the 20 in 30 seconds method, make sure you keep trying if the first time fails because I did it identically three times with a timer and it only took hold after the 3rd. They also come back on after a head unit reset or battery disconnect. The rear seats need to be disabled through disconnecting the wires. A truly obnoxious system that Subaru implemented. When it chimes incessantly with increasing volume, it's no longer a friendly reminder. It's like I'm getting scolded by my own car. If it didn't void my warranty I would've ripped out the entire wire by now.
I picked up my wife’s family from the airport in Cincinnati and had to drive all the way to Lexington about 70 miles with that seatbelt chime on because the middle seat seat belt alarm. We finally found the middle seat belt on the ceiling when we got into Lexington it was the most annoying trip in the history of mankind. 😂
good info. thx! And I agree. a total fail by subaru
painful.
Subaru needs to add an item in their menu so you can adjust the volume and frequency of the chime … I’d prefer that to the disable … but I disabled mine too.
Why not just plug in the seat so that ur back rests on it full time and leave it that way to avoid chimes? Will that not work?
I would cover up those orange arrows as well, doesn’t look right. Also the wilderness tag on the door I would clip off, other than that it looks great.
ya, I debated the door badge as well... hmmm...
I'm about to pull the trigger for a 2025 model.
exciting!!
I just did. It’s killer.
@@benwatts6361I’m considering getting one too, what is it about it that you like the most ?
I so wish I could!!!
That is a mighty fine looking car!
Im an "older" widow, and I'm in need of a new car..... im looking at Subaru, Toyota, and Honda. I appreciate videos such as yours, in trying to educate myself as much as possible. Thank you for taking the time an effort to make this!
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you and best of luck on your car shopping journey!
I have a 2023 Outback Wilderness and the Infotainment screen is my least favorite feature. I wish the climate control functions had physical buttons since the touch screen can be laggy and slow when the car first starts. (The safety disclaimer that shows up on the screen blocks out the climate controls and the slowness makes it hard to dismiss so the climate controls can be used).
Sometimes the wireless Android Auto won't connect and I have to use the USB cable but I don't know if that's a problem with the car or my phone.
The seatbelt chime is annoying, especially when I just want to move the vehicle to another spot in my driveway or yard real quick.
Otherwise, I love everything about the car. I've taken it on 13 hour road trips and was super comfortable the whole time. I've taken it up rough forestry service roads in Colorado and it had no problem. I can't wait to take it out on some more challenging roads/trails but there aren't any publicly accessible ones near me. The best I can do are some rough Missouri backroads which my old sedan could handle just fine so I don't really get to push my outback to the limit.
I'm 5'11" and can sleep comfortably in the back with the seats folded down. If I move the front passenger seat all the way forward, I can fit 7 ft boards in the car without needing them to go between the two front seats. I've pulled utility trailers to move furniture with it too.
Overall, I agree with everything in this video and I am glad I purchased the OBW.
appreciate the comment!
I am getting 26.6 mpg on a 2024 outback wilderness
wow! very impressive. where are you located? I ask as I'm curious if geography plays a big role in mpg
Love it!!!❤❤❤
Thanks!!
Considered the wilderness model, but the gas mileage is not good enough. Just ordered a 2025 limited edition outback
That’s a very nice vehicle - enjoy!
As long as you test drove it. We have turbo the non turbo handled horribly for us. But yep you literally pay for the bad mileage. I get 20.2
got the '22 Outback Limited, and love it but I wish I would have bought the wilderness... just because it looks cooler.
that's a very nice vehicle as well!
Traded up from a 23 to a 24. Love the heated steering wheel and HK stereo. My 2023 had a faulty Eye-Sight
nice!!
do you know if the wireless charger has its own fuse? can you pull it so it doesn't charge a phone but can still be used to store/place a phone?
I do not know, it probably does. I'll investigate. good idea .thx!
I just put my phone in upside down and it doesn’t charge
great idea!
Great review. I have a 2023 OBW. I pretty much have had the same experience as you. I also blacked out the copper but the film on my roof rails bubbled after the summer heat. I’ve had the wireless charger replaced twice and it still does nothing but heat up the phone.
I have two issues that concern me long term. First, the paint is very delicate. It’s like it was painted with a sharpie. Second, I’ve had to replace the sway bar bushings twice. First time it had just 700km on the clock and the second time it was at 15,000km less than a year later.
It’s otherwise a great all round vehicle. I’ve had it on a road trip to Newfoundland, it takes me wherever I need to go for my volunteer gig on a search and rescue team and it’s been awesome through two Canadian winters.
Thanks for sharing. Unfortunate on the sway bar bushings. Bizarre. Hoping you have moved past any additional issues!
thanks for all the information. can you tell me witch THULE bars you install on the car. Thanks
Thule AeroBlade Edge.
www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-aeroblade-edge-7503b-_-7503b
You need one Med size and one Lrg size.
Does the 22 Wilderness have the built in / retractable cross bars?
It does not, instead it comes from the factory with heavier duty side rails upon which you then need to add your own cross bars of choice. Subaru states the reason being that this enables you to carry more weight vs the retractable swing arms found on other Outback models.
Love the color!!!
thanks!
Am shopping for a 2022 Wilderness right now, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!
@EnsignLeeDS9 You are welcome. I am so happy this video was of value. Net net, its a great and very practical vehicle. (Probably why its my 4th Suby...)
No wireless car play? Trade that in for a 2024 and take 20k loss.
😂
Great insights! Thanks for sharing your experiences
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful car love the color and the taco sticker ❤❤❤
thank you. this content is the good part of youtube, thank you for making and sharing this. not jazzed about the touch screen. eh.
you are welcome. regarding the touch screen - I really wish it was a combo of buttons for climate control and then screen for nav/etc. oh well. first world problems! :)
I get 17mpg city driving
Great review! Your videos make reviews interesting to watch!
I appreciate that! Thx
Love it great job 👏 😊
Thank you! 😊
Which vehicle would you buy now?
Probably the Onyx XT. Lots of the same features I enjoy with the Wilderness but better MPG.
What octane gas do you use ?
Regular. 87
great ! long term real user review
thanks!
Terrific review! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Hi Dave.
hi!
Can you give me the specs on the cross bars? Are they the same size front and back? I’m looking at the exact same ones because they are low profile and don’t stick out like the Thule Aero bars. I’ve seen some comments that touch should get different sizes front and back
Hi! Thule AeroBlade Edge.
You are correct, 2 different sizes required. Med and Large. See link.
www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-aeroblade-edge-7503b-_-7503b
@@thatdadvideothanks for the reply. That’s what I thought on the sizes. Thanks for confirming. I’m guessing the large is on the back and medium towards the front?
@@Booster6969 I believe I used the 7503 bar for the front (longer) and the 7502 bar for the rear
@@thatdadvideodoes it matter how far apart the bars are from one another? I have a Yakima NX16 box I’m going to install and want it to sit nicely in the middle of the roof
How do you get the AVH on the bottom home bar? My software is up to date.
When the dealer updated my software the AVH was added to the home screen. The software version I now have is: f51xhm141-480. I'm not sure how else to add it. It may be tied to the software version type. It's worth asking your dealer
Would you please share the part number for the roof rack Thule.
www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-aeroblade-edge-7503b-_-7503b You need one Med size and one Lrg size.
What did you use to blackout the bumper trim?
Vinyl decals from Crux motorsports. I put the links in the video description.
In two years how many miles you have
19,000
With 6rel manual trasmission it would be my car. @subaru 😂
I'm with you - I so so so wish it was a MT. My first outback was and I really enjoyed it
OR, you can just wear the seatbelt. It is a safety feature if you didn't know.
100%! But think about when you put an item on back seat, or the moments between turning on car and before you click your seatbelt on, etc. My point is that the chime is a bit much.
The first 1:20 minutes of this is a waste of my time. Producers, please respect our time.
Appreciate the feedback - I'm new to creating videos on RUclips and so still learning.
Didn’t even notice. People need to relax and show so e restraint in their critical comments.
lol relax and fast forward.
Dam 21mpg? What's the point? I don't want to hear any more about Subie's getting good mpg. Good review tho.
I believe most other Outbacks that have regular road tires fair better with MPG around 26. Thx for the note!!
@@thatdadvideo reg outback’s are rated at 32mpg highway. The Wilderness is rated at 25-26mpg highway. At 21 mpg you might as well get more off-road capability with a 16-20mpg wrangler or 4Runner.