Camera System Connection

2010 Subaru Outback R PremiumSECTION Camera System Connection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" with audio unit OFF. Next, while pressing the station preset "1" button, press and hold the station preset buttons in order, from "4" to "6" (or "6" to "4"), keeping all four buttons pressed for 1.5 seconds.
    NOTE: To exit the diagnostic mode, turn the ignition switch from ACC OFF to ON.
  2. When «System Diagnostic Menu» is displayed, select {Confirmation/Adjustmen} by SCROLL/TUNE dial, then press ENTER/SETTING key (SCROLL/TUNE dial).
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Confirmation/Adjustment
    G00523921Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. When «System.. > Confirmation/Adjustment» is displayed, select {Camera System} by SCROLL/TUNE dial, then press ENTER/SETTING key (SCROLL/TUNE dial).
    Fig 2: Display -- Camera System Diagnostic Menu
    G00529894Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check that the rear view camera image and marker are displayed.
  5. If they are not displayed, check the connection status of the connector. If there are no problems, the connection device or unit could be faulty.
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