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 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.
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!
Ditto.. 2025 Forester imminent - 2nd week August.. Alex’s videos GREAT for familiarization on a vehicle while I’m waiting for it… I’ll feel like I know everything I need to know when I get it… well, maybe… still need practice time🤔
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..
@@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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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 😂🎉
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?
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 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, 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.
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
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.
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!
Driver profile scanning question: What if you don't like a setting associated with profile that is already setup with the facial recognition? Say I want to change a mirror or seat position. How do I 'edit' the profile to make these changes, or do you have to delete and start over again with your reconfigured settings?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Hi Alex, I have two questions. They both pertain to experiences I’ve had with my 2019 Ascent. First, since I bought the car in 2023, the first thing to go was the battery. The indication made it appear as though there was a computer glitch. The first signal was a notification that auto rear braking had been turned off. After wrestling with that issue for a while, the dash eventually lit up like a pinball machine. We couldn’t even lock the car and leave it because the key fob had stopped working (although I later determined that the key fob battery was still good). We finally called a towing company, and it was they who determined that the car’s battery was the problem. Any way to avoid this wild goose chase? My second experience was getting locked out of the car after closing the door with the car idling in park. I had the key fob, but again, it didn’t work. I tried the valet key (inside the key fob), but it didn’t work either - what’s up with that? Thanks in advance for any help with these issues.
Thanks, Alex, for all your informative videos.....my audio went out on my radio, CD player and map directions. Is there a way to check this out without taking it to a dealership?? Thanks in advance for replying.
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?
Suggest showing how to open the hood. Subaru has made that unnecessarily hard, first by hiding the interior release latch so far down & below where it is in every other car, then by burying the hood release in the engine compartment so you have to hold your fingers tow to find it - so annoying. I called my dealer to ask how to open the hood and was told "Honestly, the best thing to do is just bring your car in sir, it's impossible to explain over the phone". Another annoyance is the TomTom nav system (which should be removed, its so bad). TomTom loves loves to say "Exit right ahead", which any logical person assumes means take the next exit. Wrong - it actually means the exit is 5-10 miles down the road, after several other exits - incredibly annoying & happens all the time. The Nav's audio loves to go mute for no reason a lot, after which you have to go into Settings/Audio & turn up the volume again (we now check it before every trip). And just using your iPhone to search the internet interrupts sound on the stereo (why???). Combined with the low quality display panel, which has really poor off axis viewing (like from the driver's swat) makes the infotainment system at least 5 years behind Subaru's competition.
I just want switches marked On or Off, we have 2020 Forester, nice car but that having to press that button to Choose Not To Have auto off/start feature each and every time I get into that thing is a pain... I do not want it ALL
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 ?
If the salesperson had done their job completely, this would already be known by the customer. Too many sales people skip showing all the extras and how to use them. At the dealership I worked at, it was something you never allowed the customer to leave until you went over the entire vehicle!
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.
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?
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?
Just bought a 2019 Ascent touring, how in the world do you turn on all the interior lights? I wouldn't have bought the car for this simple feature alone if I would have known.
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 :)
When I first saw the distance to empty mileage, it has the arrow pointing to the fuel pump symbol. I thought this was denoting that the fuel door was on the left and I thought it was a mistake since the fuel door is on the right. (Which I thought was weird for a Japanese car). Alas, the fuel door arrow is still on the fuel gauge like normal.
Hello Alex...new 2024 Outback Onyx edition owner here..after driving Honda's for the better part of 30 years..I finally took the plunge and switched over. I have a question regarding the increasing volume chime for the seat belts..I have seen other yt videos that show if you put the car in accessory mode and click / unclick the buckle 20 times within 30 seconds that it disables the annoying increasing volume ding...I have tried it multiple times..and a few of them I know we're done correctly..is this still a thing or was it corrected in newer models? Looking forward to hearing from you!!!
Bought a new 2024 Legacy, I love the car but the screen on the dash is a NIGHTMARE, when you want to change the temp or find radio stations it`s like a jigsaw puzzle sold my 17 legacy should of kept it.
Just got a new ‘24 Crosstrek sport. I never test drove it at night- if so I NEVER would have bought it. I can hardly see anything in front of me on winding roads with the new headlamps. A black line appears at the horizon & it’s not only distracting, but dangerous. Are there settings to help? I read these were designed not to blind on coming drivers, but it blinds the other driver - Me.
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.
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?
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.
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
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...
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 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?
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?
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 a ‘24 Crosstrek. When I fill my tank, the mpg rapidly changes as I’m driving. It switches all the way from 99.9 to 11 mpg but never stops on the actual mpg. Why?
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😊
I have a 22 obw... 18,000 miles. Just purchased a couple of weeks ago. All 3 days ago it started making a siren sound when I start it. Today it did it when I was making a left turn, nothing and nobody was around. Is this a setting I have messed up or something the dealer needs to deal with?
I see that this is months old but If you are still answering questions, why does my navigation quit working when I get a phone call? After I am done with the call, the map on the screen does not show me the directions. I can hear them but not see them.
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.
Possible change in SOS button operation? As Alex explains (and I understood from my 18 Outback) the SOS button works through a satellite connection. Now in my 24 Outback, I believe it works by cellular connection. My dealer says this is why the SOS button only works if you are in range of a cellular provider (which one is not clear). So maybe if the car is in an area where there is no cellular service, the SOS label should change to SOL?
At 3:45 you say that the SOS button connects via satellite. My Subaru dealer says this is no longer true. He says it now connects via a cellular connection which explains why the button does nothing when I’m driving in an area where cellular services are not available. Who has it right?
When I brought my 24 Limited in for its 6,000 mile oil change, the dealer told me that my old 2018 Limited used 4G cellular data. The 2024 uses 5G cellular data. Given that many of the old 4G towers have been abandoned here in the north country and 5G service is spotty, that's a plausible explanation for why my SOS button often doesn't work.
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 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.
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!
Ditto.. 2025 Forester imminent - 2nd week August.. Alex’s videos GREAT for familiarization on a vehicle while I’m waiting for it… I’ll feel like I know everything I need to know when I get it… well, maybe… still need practice time🤔
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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!!
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.
Thanks Alex.
Great tutorials.
I'll be binging your channel for more knowledge since I ordered a 24 OB wilderness yesterday.
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Just picked mine up yesterday. ❤
Me too…
Binging away!!!
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.
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.
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!
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 😂🎉
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?
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".
How do you stop the lights from coming on when the switch is in the OFF position?
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
Cool info, I have a 10 day old outback wilderness
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, 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.
My ‘19 Crosstrek has the remote start via the phone.
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
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.
The turbo versions of the new Outbacks get far worse gas mileage in City than the non-turbo versions.
Another very helpful video,thanks Alex.
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!
How can I unlock all the doors at the same time without using the key fob?
Driver profile scanning question: What if you don't like a setting associated with profile that is already setup with the facial recognition? Say I want to change a mirror or seat position. How do I 'edit' the profile to make these changes, or do you have to delete and start over again with your reconfigured settings?
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?
Could you do a video about voice commands?
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great videos! Want to ask if it is possible to split screen (navigation/audio)
the main display on a 2024 Forester?
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.
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).
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.
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
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?
Hi Alex, I have two questions. They both pertain to experiences I’ve had with my 2019 Ascent. First, since I bought the car in 2023, the first thing to go was the battery. The indication made it appear as though there was a computer glitch. The first signal was a notification that auto rear braking had been turned off. After wrestling with that issue for a while, the dash eventually lit up like a pinball machine. We couldn’t even lock the car and leave it because the key fob had stopped working (although I later determined that the key fob battery was still good). We finally called a towing company, and it was they who determined that the car’s battery was the problem. Any way to avoid this wild goose chase? My second experience was getting locked out of the car after closing the door with the car idling in park. I had the key fob, but again, it didn’t work. I tried the valet key (inside the key fob), but it didn’t work either - what’s up with that? Thanks in advance for any help with these issues.
Thanks, Alex, for all your informative videos.....my audio went out on my radio, CD player and map directions. Is there a way to check this out without taking it to a dealership?? Thanks in advance for replying.
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?
Suggest showing how to open the hood. Subaru has made that unnecessarily hard, first by hiding the interior release latch so far down & below where it is in every other car, then by burying the hood release in the engine compartment so you have to hold your fingers tow to find it - so annoying. I called my dealer to ask how to open the hood and was told "Honestly, the best thing to do is just bring your car in sir, it's impossible to explain over the phone".
Another annoyance is the TomTom nav system (which should be removed, its so bad). TomTom loves loves to say "Exit right ahead", which any logical person assumes means take the next exit. Wrong - it actually means the exit is 5-10 miles down the road, after several other exits - incredibly annoying & happens all the time.
The Nav's audio loves to go mute for no reason a lot, after which you have to go into Settings/Audio & turn up the volume again (we now check it before every trip). And just using your iPhone to search the internet interrupts sound on the stereo (why???). Combined with the low quality display panel, which has really poor off axis viewing (like from the driver's swat) makes the infotainment system at least 5 years behind Subaru's competition.
I just want switches marked On or Off, we have 2020 Forester, nice car but that having to press that button to Choose Not To Have auto off/start feature each and every time I get into that thing is a pain... I do not want it ALL
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.
Can you go over recalls for ascent 2023 .
Great video! Thank you!
If the salesperson had done their job completely, this would already be known by the customer. Too many sales people skip showing all the extras and how to use them. At the dealership I worked at, it was something you never allowed the customer to leave until you went over the entire vehicle!
Alex are you going to make a video on new Subaru model at the LA auto show?
Thanks Alex!
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
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.
STARLINK is not available in Massachusetts.
How do you stop the lights from coming on when the switch is in the off position Subaru 2021 Forrester
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?
I just got a Impreza Base model with the split screen. Could you do a video on that system please
Hey Alex, great vids. Question. Why does my radio stay on with engine off ? It stays on even when doors closed and car locked. Thanks
Alex, how do I turn down the volume of the”ping” sound that comes when a new iPhone message comes in?
Would like to see a video on moving an icon from 2nd screen to first screen?
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.
Just bought a 2019 Ascent touring, how in the world do you turn on all the interior lights? I wouldn't have bought the car for this simple feature alone if I would have known.
PLEASE Explain welcome screen. I dont' see any change if I turn it off or on.
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.
Is there any way to change the wallpaper on the screen?
Yes. In settings.
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 :)
When I first saw the distance to empty mileage, it has the arrow pointing to the fuel pump symbol. I thought this was denoting that the fuel door was on the left and I thought it was a mistake since the fuel door is on the right. (Which I thought was weird for a Japanese car). Alas, the fuel door arrow is still on the fuel gauge like normal.
I had a 2003 Legacy that I donated to the Kidney Foundation in 2016 with 311,000 miles on it. It was the best car.
That’s a common point of confusion. I think it would make sense for Subaru to switch the direction of the arrow but they haven’t yet
Hello Alex...new 2024 Outback Onyx edition owner here..after driving Honda's for the better part of 30 years..I finally took the plunge and switched over. I have a question regarding the increasing volume chime for the seat belts..I have seen other yt videos that show if you put the car in accessory mode and click / unclick the buckle 20 times within 30 seconds that it disables the annoying increasing volume ding...I have tried it multiple times..and a few of them I know we're done correctly..is this still a thing or was it corrected in newer models? Looking forward to hearing from you!!!
Bought a new 2024 Legacy, I love the car but the screen on the dash is a NIGHTMARE, when you want to change the temp or find radio stations it`s like a jigsaw puzzle sold my 17 legacy should of kept it.
Does the 2023 outback have a rain sensitive auto wiper setting?
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: ua-cam.com/video/QpWzHUpmJ98/v-deo.htmlsi=-N4tZzPB8qQsX_JH
Just got a new ‘24 Crosstrek sport. I never test drove it at night- if so I NEVER would have bought it. I can hardly see anything in front of me on winding roads with the new headlamps. A black line appears at the horizon & it’s not only distracting, but dangerous. Are there settings to help? I read these were designed not to blind on coming drivers, but it blinds the other driver - Me.
Why does my 2019 Forrester Sport clock keep losing time even though i have Apple Car Play connected?
Love your videos. Is there a way to change the interior dash light color on the 2021 crosstrek?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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...
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 …
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 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?
When will Subaru reenable Starlink/Onstar services for Massachusetts registered vehicles?
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?
How can you reset the trip odometer
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
Which vehicle were you demonstrating this from? Full tank and only a 200 mile range? Just like my Wrangler! That's not very far.
This is a new 2024 Outback. Range is about 500 miles on a full tank but it doesn’t have enough miles on it range to report accurately
Hello Alex, is your Subie consuming oil?
I have a ‘24 Crosstrek. When I fill my tank, the mpg rapidly changes as I’m driving. It switches all the way from 99.9 to 11 mpg but never stops on the actual mpg. Why?
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😊
I have a 22 obw... 18,000 miles. Just purchased a couple of weeks ago. All 3 days ago it started making a siren sound when I start it. Today it did it when I was making a left turn, nothing and nobody was around. Is this a setting I have messed up or something the dealer needs to deal with?
Will my 2023 Crosstrek auto brake if cruise control not on?
I see that this is months old but If you are still answering questions, why does my navigation quit working when I get a phone call?
After I am done with the call, the map on the screen does not show me the directions. I can hear them but not see them.
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.
Possible change in SOS button operation? As Alex explains (and I understood from my 18 Outback) the SOS button works through a satellite connection. Now in my 24 Outback, I believe it works by cellular connection. My dealer says this is why the SOS button only works if you are in range of a cellular provider (which one is not clear). So maybe if the car is in an area where there is no cellular service, the SOS label should change to SOL?
At 3:45 you say that the SOS button connects via satellite. My Subaru dealer says this is no longer true. He says it now connects via a cellular connection which explains why the button does nothing when I’m driving in an area where cellular services are not available.
Who has it right?
When I brought my 24 Limited in for its 6,000 mile oil change, the dealer told me that my old 2018 Limited used 4G cellular data. The 2024 uses 5G cellular data. Given that many of the old 4G towers have been abandoned here in the north country and 5G service is spotty, that's a plausible explanation for why my SOS button often doesn't work.
Does the App move work on the 23 forester 8in screen?
Yes. But I think it stores the setting based on the user.
Can I turn off seat belt bell?? 2017 Outback