Subaru Legacy 2023 Outside Mirrors Touring XT 

The exterior mirrors on the 2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT are state-of-the-art and designed with safety in mind. These heated, electronically adjustable, and power-folding mirrors provide convenience in a variety of driving scenarios. Their turn signal indicators that are integrated along with potential blind-spot detection systems help to improve safety when changing lanes and maneuvering. The driving experience is further enhanced by features like memory settings and auto-dimming capabilities. The intelligent design and usefulness of the outside mirrors in the Touring XT demonstrate Subaru’s dedication to innovation and practicality, providing drivers with better vision and ease of use.

2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Outside Mirrors

Convex mirror (passenger side)

WARNING
Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backward) to determine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in the convex mirror.

CAUTION
Make sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.

Remote control mirror switch

 

• Select side to adjust
• Direction control

The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

1. Turn the control switch to the side that you want to adjust. “L” is for the left mirror, and “R” is for the right mirror.
2. Move the control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the control switch to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

For models with memory function:

• The outside mirror can be adjusted for approximately 45 seconds after the following conditions are met.
  • The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
  • The door is unlocked using the access key fob.
• The outside mirror angle can be registered with buttons “1”, and “2” or each of the key fobs.
• The outside mirror angle can also be retrieved with the Driver Monitoring System user information. To do so, perform user registration in the Driver Monitoring System settings. 

Reverse tilt-down feature (if equipped)
When backing the vehicle up, the right and/or left outside mirrors will turn downward automatically to provide better rear visibility.

1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Move the select lever to the R (Reverse) position.
3.  The outside mirror angle moves downward.

The outside mirror angle will return to its original position when the following conditions are met.

• Approximately 9 seconds after the select lever is moved to any position other than R (Reverse).
• The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
• The vehicle is running.

NOTE

• The reverse tilt-down mirror angle can be registered with buttons “1”, and “2” or each of the key fobs. 
• The reverse tilt-down mirror angle can also be retrieved with the Driver Monitoring System user information
• The operational/non-operational setting can be changed by operating the center information display. 
• The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as the front passenger’s side mirror. The setting of the driver’s side mirror operation can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

CAUTION
Depress the brake pedal during the reverse tilt-down mirror angle adjustment. To adjust the reverse tilt-down mirror angle, adjust the outside mirror using the remote control mirror switch while the reverse tilt-down operates. 

Memory function:
The angle of the reverse tilt-down mirror can be registered. Register the position with buttons “1”, and “2” or each of the access key fobs and retrieve the position.

NOTE
If the seat is moved forward or backward 1.18 in (30 mm) or more, the reverse tilt-down will move to the factory default position or the last position hold.

Hold last position function:
The angle of the reverse tilt-down mirror can be set to the latest adjusted angle. The hold last position function operates when the following condition are met.

• The memory function is not used.
•  The seat is moved forward or backward 1.18 in (30 mm) or more.

NOTE

• The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “non-operational”. This setting can be changed to “operational” at SUBARU dealers. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. . If the hold last position function setting is “non-operation”, the reverse tilt-down will move to the factory default position.

Power folding mirror switch (if equipped)The power folding mirror switch operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. To fold the outside mirrors, press the power folding mirror switch. To unfold the mirrors, press the switch again.

NOTE

• If the outside mirrors have been operated (folded or unfolded) manually when you turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF” position to the “ACC” or “ON” position, the outside mirrors may be adjusted automatically depending on the status of the power folding mirror switch.
• If the outside mirrors have been manually folded slightly forward of the regularly unfolded position when you turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF” position to the “ACC” or “ON” position, the outside mirrors may automatically fold further forward depending on the status of the power folding mirror switch. When this happens, press the power folding mirror switch. By doing so, the outside mirrors that have been folded to the furthest forward position will extend to the regularly unfolded position and then fold rearward in the usual way. In order to unfold the outside mirrors, press the switch again.
• When you fold the outside mirrors manually, the mirrors may not unfold when the switch is pressed, even though the motor operating sound is heard. When this happens, operate the power folding mirror switch again.
• When you unfold the outside mirrors manually, the mirrors may become wobbly. Be sure to unfold the mirrors by operating the switch. If the outside mirrors are still wobbly, fold the mirrors again and then unfold them by operating the switch again.
• When the temperature is low, the outside mirrors may stop during operation. Push the switch again. When the outside mirrors do not work by operating the switch, move the outside mirrors several times manually. This makes it possible to operate them by switch operation.
• When you operate the power folding mirror switch continuously, it may not work. This is not a malfunction. Operate after waiting for a short period of time. The outside mirrors can be operated (folded or unfolded) manually for approximately 45 seconds after the following conditions are met.

NOTE

• The power folding door mirror function does not operate when the power folding mirror switch is in the mirror unfolding position.
• The setting of the power folding door mirrors function can be changed by operating the center information display. Also, the setting can be changed by your SUBARU dealer.
  We recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
  • The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
  • The door is unlocked using the access key fob

Power folding door mirror function (if equipped)
The mirrors are automatically folded when the power folding mirror switch is in the mirror unfolding position, the ignition switch is turned OFF, and the doors are locked. The mirrors are automatically unfolded when the power folding mirror switch is in the mirror unfolding position and the doors are unlocked.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

• Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.
• If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position, adjust the steering wheel again. It is dangerous to drive without locking the steering wheel. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

1. Tilt adjustment
2. Telescopic adjustment
3. Adjust the seat position. 
4. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.
5. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
6. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
7. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down, and forward and backward.

Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped)
The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the steering wheel at a constant temperature.

1. Heated Steering Wheel Switch
2. Indicator light

To turn on the Heated Steering Wheel system, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. Then the steering wheel will be warmed and the indicator light on the switch will illuminate. To turn off the Heated Steering Wheel system, pull the switch again. Then the indicator light will turn off.

CAUTION

• Use the Heated Steering Wheel system with the engine running. Otherwise, the battery voltage may drop below the permissible
  level and it may not be possible to start the engine.
• There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low temperatures if they use the Heated Steering Wheel for a long period of time. When using the Heated Steering Wheel, always be sure to warn the persons concerned.
• Do not cover the Heated Steering Wheel with an object such as a steering wheel cover. Doing so may cause the Heated Steering
  Wheel to overheat.
• Do not spill liquid on the steering wheel. If the liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately and dry it before using the Heated Steering Wheel system.

NOTE

• If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is approximately above 1048F (408C) when the switch is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. Then, the indicator light will continue to illuminate.
• The Heated Steering Wheel system will automatically turn off approximately 30 minutes after the system has been turned on.
• The temperature of the Heated Steering Wheel system cannot be adjusted.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

FAQ

 

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: Subaru Legacy 2023 Touring XT User Guide

Download Manuals: https://www.subaru.com/owners/vehicle-resources/manuals.html

2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)