Subaru Outback (2023 year). Manual in english — page 18

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Smart Rearview Mirror switches

1)

Mode lever

2)

Left button

3)

Center button

4)

Right button

5)

HomeLink buttons

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How to use the Smart Rearview
Mirror

CAUTION

Adjust the rearview mirror before
driving.

1) Change the Smart Rearview Mir-

ror to the mirror mode.

2) Sit with the correct posture in the

driver’s seat and adjust the mir-
ror position to see behind.

3) Change the Smart Rearview Mir-

ror to the display mode.

If you start driving without adjusting
the mirror, light may reflect on the
mirror while selecting the display
mode and it may make it hard to see
the screen.

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To change the mode

1)

To select the display mode, first adjust the
rearview mirror, then pull the mode lever
towards you.

2)

To select the mirror mode, push the mode
lever away from you.

Select the display mode to show the image
from the camera that is installed in the roof
antenna.
Select the mirror mode to use as a normal
mirror. If the mirror mode is selected, the
image from the camera is not shown on the
mirror.

NOTE

.

It is not possible to use the Smart

Rearview Mirror in the display mode
when the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position.

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When using the display mode, parts

of the vehicle interior may reflect light
on the display. Adjust the angle of the
Smart Rearview Mirror to avoid un-
wanted reflection.

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Display adjustment

1)

Left button

2)

Center button

3)

Right button

Press any of the left, center or right buttons
to display the main menu.

NOTE

The main menu cannot be displayed on
the display while the select lever is in a
position other than the “P” position.

Brightness adjustment

1)

Setting button: Press the setting button to
set the brightness.

2)

Press this button to decrease the bright-
ness.

3)

Press this button to increase the bright-
ness.

After pressing the setting button, the mode
will change to the up/down adjustment
mode.

NOTE

If the button is not touched for 5
seconds, the brightness adjustment
menu will exit.

Up/down adjustment

1)

Setting button: Press the setting button to
set the angle.

2)

Press this button to lower the angle.

3)

Press this button to raise the angle.

After pressing the setting button, the mode
will change to the left/right adjustment
mode.

NOTE

If the button is not touched for 5
seconds, the up/down adjustment
menu will exit.

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Left/right adjustment

1)

Setting button: Press the setting button to
set the angle.

2)

Press this button to turn the angle left.

3)

Press this button to turn the angle right.

After pressing the setting button, the mode
will change to the rotation adjustment
mode.

NOTE

If the button is not touched for 5
seconds, the left/right adjustment
menu will exit.

Rotation adjustment

1)

Setting button: Press the setting button to
set the angle.

2)

Press this button to turn the angle
counterclockwise.

3)

Press this button to turn the angle clock-
wise.

After pressing the setting button, the mode
will change to the HomeLink menu.

NOTE

If the button is not touched for 5
seconds, the rotation adjustment menu
will finish.

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Dimming setting

The Smart Rearview Mirror has a dimming
mirror mode. When the mirror mode is
selected with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position, auto dimming will activate. This
mode decreases glare automatically de-
pending on the brightness level from
behind.

1)

Left button

2)

Center button

3)

Right button

When selecting the mirror mode, press
any of the buttons to display the auto
dimming menu. Press the center or right
buttons to turn the dimming mirror mode
ON/OFF.

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Dimming mirror mode ON indicator

Dimming mirror mode OFF indicator

When turning the dimming mirror mode
ON/OFF, the dimming mirror mode ON/
OFF indicator will illuminate for 5 seconds.

NOTE

.

When the ignition switch is turned to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, auto dim-
ming will not activate.

.

When the display mode is selected,

auto dimming will not activate.

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When the display mode malfunc-
tions

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Vehicle communication error

When there is a vehicle communication
error, the warning indicators will appear as
shown in the illustration.

1)

Mode lever

2)

Left button

3)

Center button

4)

Right button

When the warning indicators appear,
operate the mode lever to select the mirror
mode. In such a case, we recommend that
you consult your SUBARU dealer for
repair.

If the mode does not change to the mirror
mode even when operating the mode
lever, the mode lever may have malfunc-
tioned. In such a case, press and hold one
of the left, center, or right buttons for 10
seconds. Then the mode will change to the
mirror mode.

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Camera calibration error

When there is a camera calibration error,
the warning indicators will appear as
shown in the illustration.
When the warning indicators appear,
operate the mode lever to select the mirror
mode. In such a case, we recommend that
you consult your SUBARU dealer for
repair.

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Maintenance

1)

Camera

.

Make sure to clean the Smart Rearview

Mirror and the area around the camera
regularly. If these parts are not clean, the
screen cannot be seen clearly.

.

Wipe off the Smart Rearview Mirror and

the area around the camera by using a dry
soft cloth. If the foreign matter cannot be
removed, first wipe the area off using a wet
soft cloth, and then wipe using a dry cloth.

.

Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner

for cleaning. Doing so could result in
discoloration, deterioration, or malfunc-
tion.

.

Make sure to clean the rear camera

lens regularly. When you clean the rear
camera lens, first soak a soft cloth with

diluted mild detergent to wipe it off, and
wipe using a dry cloth.

.

During snowy weather, remove the

accumulated snow from around the anten-
na, because snow interferes with the
camera image on the mirror.

.

When installing a roof box or a similar

accessory, do not block the area in front of
the camera lens to avoid interfering with
the camera image on the mirror.

.

When the Smart Rearview Mirror’s

visibility is poor because there is dirt or
other foreign material adhering to the
camera, switch to the original rearview
mirror.

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Tips

.

Do not use the display mode for a long

time while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery discharge.

.

Do not install radio antennas around

the Smart Rearview Mirror. Radio waves
may disturb the Smart Rearview Mirror
screen.

.

Observe the following instructions. Not

doing so could result in malfunction or the
main mirror unit falling off.

– Do not push the button too strongly
or move the lever too forcibly.
– Do not turn the main mirror unit
more than 90 degrees.
– Do not impact the main mirror unit.

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– Do not impact the camera or anten-
na.

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If the screen is hard to see because of

light, select the mirror mode.

.

If LED lights or scattered reflections are

caught in the camera, the screen may
flicker. However, this is not a malfunction.

.

If something moves rapidly near the

camera, the display may not be able to
catch the item. However, this is not a
malfunction.

.

If the display mode is used, the view of

the rear will be different from the normal
use of the inner mirror or the mirror mode.
Do not rely solely on the Smart Rearview
Mirror; check the rear visually if necessary.
Pay attention to traffic conditions for safe
driving.

.

Adjust the brightness of the screen

appropriately. If the screen is too bright,
the driver’s eyes may get tired while
driving.

.

The Smart Rearview Mirror sometimes

becomes hot. However, this is not a
malfunction.

.

In the following cases, the color may not

be clear. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion.

– The shown items are a very far
distance away.

– The environmental conditions are
very dark.

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To operate the compass feature

1)

Left button

2)

Center button

3)

Right button

Press any of the left, center or right buttons
to display the main menu. Select compass
mode using the left button.

NOTE

The main menu cannot be displayed on
the display while the select lever is in a
position other than the “P” position.

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To turn the compass feature on/
off

1)

Compass

Select “ON” or “OFF” using the center
button.

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Compass calibration

If the compass appears inaccurate, recali-
brate the compass.

1. Select “CALIBRATE” using the right
button.
2. To start the compass calibration, press
the center button.
3. Select “Continue” using the center
button.

4. Select your current location in the
display using the left button.
5. Select “Continue” using the center
button.
6. Once “C” appears in the display, slowly
drive the vehicle in circles until compass is
calibrated.

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HomeLink

®

Wireless Control Sys-

tem

The HomeLink

®

Wireless Control System

provides a convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held radio-frequency remotes
used to activate devices such as gate
operators, garage door openers, entry
door locks, security systems, and even
home lighting. The below steps are gen-
eric programming instructions; for Genie
and Sommer garage door openers, please

go directly to the HomeLink website.
Additional information and programming
videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com/Subaru and
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

CAUTION

.

Before programming HomeLink

to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the device to prevent potential
harm or damage.

.

When programming a garage

door opener, it is advised to park
outside of the garage.

.

Do not use HomeLink with any

garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features,
as required by U.S. federal safety
standards (this includes any gar-
age door opener model manufac-
tured before April 1, 1982). A
garage door that cannot detect
an object signaling the door to
stop and reverse does not meet
current U.S. federal safety stan-
dards.

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It is also recommended that a new

battery be placed in the hand-
held remote (garage door opener

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remote) of the device for quicker
and more accurate training.

.

Some vehicles may require the

ignition switch to be turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position for pro-
gramming and/or operation of
HomeLink.

.

Keep the hand-held remote (gar-

age door opener remote) of the
device you are programming for
use in other vehicles as well as
for future HomeLink program-
ming. It is also suggested that
upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink buttons
be erased for security purposes.
Refer to “Erasing HomeLink But-
tons”

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HomeLink set up

1)

HomeLink buttons

2)

Left button

3)

Center button

4)

Right button

Press any of the left, center or right buttons
to display the main menu. Select
HomeLink menu using the left button or
press any of the HomeLink buttons.

NOTE

The main menu cannot be displayed on
the display while the select lever is in a
position other than the “P” position.

1. Select “SET UP” using the right button.
2. Select “Continue” using the HomeLink
left button.
3. Press any of the HomeLink buttons.
4. Be sure to read the displayed instruc-
tions.
Select “Continue” using the HomeLink left
button.
5. Position the hand-held remote (garage
door opener remote) 2 in (5 cm) away from
the mirror.

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1)

Garage door opener remote

6. While the HomeLink programming in-
structions are displayed, press and hold
the hand-held remote button.

NOTE

Some hand-held remotes (garage door
opener remotes) may actually train
better at a distance of 6 to 12 in (15 to
30 cm). Keep this in mind if you have
difficulty with the programming pro-
cess.

7. Be sure your garage door is not
moving, then press OK.
8. Firmly press the HomeLink left button 3
times.
At this point, your device should operate
when the HomeLink button is pressed and

released.

9. “Program Success”:
If the programmed HomeLink button
works, select “Yes” and programming is
completed.
If the programmed HomeLink button does
not work, select “No” and proceed to step
10.

1)

“Learn” button

10. At the garage door opener motor,
(security gate motor, etc.) locate the
“Learn”, “Smart”, or “Program” button. This
can usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the motor-head

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unit (see the device’s manual to identify
this button). The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.

NOTE

A ladder and/or second person may
simplify the following steps.

11. Firmly press and release the “Learn”,
“Smart”, or “Program” button. You now
have 30 seconds in which to complete step
12.
12. Return to the vehicle and press the
HomeLink left button.
13. Firmly press the HomeLink left button 3
times.
At this point, your device should operate
when the HomeLink button is pressed and
released.
14. “Program Success”:
If the programmed HomeLink button
works, select “Yes” and programming is
completed.

In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink information and programming
videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com/Subaru and
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex. For
Genie and Sommer garage door openers,
please go directly to the HomeLink web-
site.

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Gate Operator/Canadian Pro-
gramming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter remote signals to “time-out”
(or quit) after several seconds of transmis-
sion, which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are de-
signed to “time-out” in the same manner.
The indicator LED on the hand-held
remote will go off when the device times
out, indicating that it has finished transmit-
ting.

If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator or
garage door opener by using the program-
ming procedures, replace “Programming a
New HomeLink Button” step 3 with the
following:

While the HomeLink indicator light is
flashing orange, press and release (“cy-
cle”) your device’s hand-held remote every
two seconds until the HomeLink indicator
light changes from orange to green. You
may now release the hand-held remote
button.

NOTE

If programming a garage door opener
or gate operator, it is advised to unplug

the device during the “cycling” process
to prevent possible overheating.

Proceed with “Programming a New
HomeLink Button” step 4 to complete.

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Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the
programmed HomeLink button. Activation
will now occur for the trained device (i.e.
garage door opener, gate operator, secur-
ity system, entry door lock, home/office
lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-
held remote of the device may also be
used at any time.

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Erasing HomeLink Buttons

1. Press any of the left, center or right
buttons to select the main menu. Select
HomeLink menu using the left button.
2. Select “SET UP” using the right button.
3. Select “Continue” using the HomeLink
left button.
4. Select the “Trash can icon” using the
HomeLink left button.

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5. To erase the program for the HomeLink
button, select “Clear” using the HomeLink
center button.

HomeLink is now ready to be programmed
at any time beginning with “Programming a
new HomeLink button” - step 1.

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R e p r o g r a m m i n g a S i n g l e
HomeLink Button

To program a previously programmed
HomeLink button, refer to “HomeLink set
up”

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Garage Door Two-Way Commu-
nication

HomeLink has the capability of commu-
nicating with your garage door opener.
HomeLink can receive and display “clos-
ing” or “opening” status messages from
compatible garage door opener systems.
At any time, HomeLink can also recall and
display the last recorded status commu-
nicated by the garage door opener to
indicate your garage door being “closed”
or “opened”.

HomeLink has the capability of receiving
this communication from the garage door
opener at a range up to 820 feet (250 m).
Range may be reduced by obstacles such
as houses or trees. You may have to slow
your vehicle speed to successfully receive
the garage door opener communication.

!

Programming Two-Way Commu-
nication

1)

Status Indicators

Within five seconds after programming a
new HomeLink button, both of HomeLink’s
garage door status indicators will flash
rapidly green indicating that the garage
door two-way communication has been
enabled. If your garage door status in-
dicators flashed, two-way communication
programming is complete.

If the garage door status indicators do not
flash, additional HomeLink information
and programming videos can be found
online at www.HomeLink.com/Subaru and
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

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Using Two-Way Communication

Press any of the left, center or right buttons
to display the main menu. Select
HomeLink menu using the left button.
Select “STATUS” using the center button.

NOTE

The main menu cannot be displayed on
the display while the select lever is in a
position other than the “P” position.

1)

Status Indicators

Recall and display (at any time) the last
recorded garage door status message
communicated to HomeLink. HomeLink
will display the last recorded status for 5
seconds.

1)

Garage Door Opener CLOSING (Blinking
Orange)

2)

Garage Door Opener CLOSED (Solid
Green)

3)

Garage Door Opener OPENING (Blink-
ing Orange)

4)

Garage Door Opener OPENED (Solid
Green)

If two-way communication programming is
successful, HomeLink will display the
status of your garage door opener with
arrow indicators.

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Certification

In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink information and programming
videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com/Subaru,
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or
by calling the toll-free HomeLink-hotline
at 1-800-355-3515.

.

U.S.-spec. models

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

.

Canada-spec. models

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HomeLink

®

and the HomeLink

®

house are

registered trademarks of Gentex Corpora-
tion.

WARNING

.

W h e n

p r o g r a m m i n g

t h e

HomeLink

®

Wireless Control Sys-

tem, you may be operating a
garage door opener or other
device. Make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the garage door or other device
to prevent potential harm or da-
mage.

.

Do not use the HomeLink

®

Wire-

less Control System with a gar-
age door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature
as required by applicable safety
standards. A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and
reverse, does not meet these
safety standards. Using a garage
door opener without these fea-
tures increases risk of serious
injury or death. For more infor-
mation, consult the HomeLink

®

website at www.HomeLink.com/
Subaru or call 1-800-355-3515.

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Language

Changes the language displayed in the
Smart Rearview Mirror.
1. Press any of the left, center or right
buttons to display the main menu. Select
“LANGUAGE” using the left button.
2. Select the language using the right
button and press the center button.

NOTE

The main menu cannot be displayed on
the display while the select lever is in a
position other than the “P” position.

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Outside Mirrors

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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 chan-
ging lanes. Use the inside mirror (or
glance backwards) to determine the
actual size and distance of objects
that you view in convex mirror.

CAUTION

Make sure to adjust the mirrors
before driving.

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Remote control mirror switch

: Select side to adjust
: Direction control

The remote control mirrors operate 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,
“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 opera-
tion.

NOTE

.

The mirrors can also be adjusted

manually.

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 button “1”, “2” or each
of the key fobs. For details, refer to
“Power driver’s seat with synchronized
outside mirrors memory function”

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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. Refer to
“Driver Monitoring System”

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Reverse tilt-down feature (if
equipped)

When backing the vehicle up, the right
and/or left outside mirrors will turn down-
ward automatically to provide better rear
visibility.
1.

Push the ignition switch to the ON

position.
2. Move the select lever to the R (Re-
verse) position.
3. The outside mirror angle moves down-

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ward.

The outside mirror angle will return to its
original position when the following condi-
tion 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 button “1”, “2”
or each of the key fobs. For details,
refer to “Power driver’s seat with
synchronized outside mirrors memory
function”

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The reverse tilt-down 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.
Refer to “Driver Monitoring System”

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The operational/non-operational

setting can be changed by operating
the center information display. For de-
tails, refer to “Car settings”

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The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as the front
passenger’s side mirror. The setting of

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 ad-
justment.

To adjust the reverse tilt-down mirror
angle, adjust the outside mirror using the
remote control mirror switch while the
reverse tilt-down operates. For details
about how to adjust the outside mirror
angle, refer to “Remote control mirror
switch”

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Memory function:

The angle of the reverse tilt-down mirror
can be registered. Register the position
with button “1”, “2” or each of the access
key fobs and retrieve the position.
For details about registration or retrieval of
a position, refer to “Power driver’s seat
with synchronized outside mirrors memory
function”

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NOTE

If the seat is moved forward or back-
ward 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-opera-
tional”. 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 de-
fault position.

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