2018 Subaru XV

**JohnM** · May 6th, 2019 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by bruisedlee

Hey guys has anyone here installed an alarm system on your XV? Is it true that there really is no need to? I just feel more comfortable and secure having it, but since we were told na CBU nga yung car, the dealership would prefer not to have it installed.

With all the electronics in these new cars I'm more comfortable leaving the security system alone. The horn will sound if a locked door is forcibly opened. Doesn't deter basag kotse gangs though. Besides who minds blaring car alarms anyway. Yung iba madaanan lang ng motor maingay na agad.

The XV also has an immobilizer so the car won't start if the key is not inside.

**bruisedlee** · May 6th, 2019 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

With all the electronics in these new cars I'm more comfortable leaving the security system alone. The horn will sound if a locked door is forcibly opened. Doesn't deter basag kotse gangs though. Besides who minds blaring car alarms anyway. Yung iba madaanan lang ng motor maingay na agad.

The XV also has an immobilizer so the car won't start if the key is not inside.

Ah, that's what I needed to confirm. That wasn't really explained to us by the SA. All she said was, "Ma'am hindi nyo naman talaga siya kailangan," (referring to the car alarm system) "tsaka po kung magpapakabit kayo sa labas baka ma-void yung warranty kasi CBU (completely built unit) na po siya nung dumating," something to that effect.

**April_Ryan** · May 6th, 2019 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by antonco_1

Is there anyone having issues with their back up camera? The dynamic orange grid lines for when youre turning while reversing in mine just suddenly disappeared.

This happened to me as well. Help, anyone?

Originally Posted by bruisedlee

Ah, that's what I needed to confirm. That wasn't really explained to us by the SA. All she said was, "Ma'am hindi nyo naman talaga siya kailangan," (referring to the car alarm system) "tsaka po kung magpapakabit kayo sa labas baka ma-void yung warranty kasi CBU (completely built unit) na po siya nung dumating," something to that effect.

Had a Forester for 7 years, no alarm set up. It was a bit nerve wracking at first, having come from a car with an alarm. But I was told that if there's an immobilizer installed, it takes the place of the alarm in that car won't run. (although it won't create a ruckus, unlike an alarm haha).

Update on HU:

I tried to have my HU replaced via casa, with the one which has Starlink, but I've been told wala na talagang old units. So I'm stuck with the Panasonic, unless I upgrade to an aftermarket HU.

It does NOT have Carplay or Android Auto. It has Weblink which can mirror Waze. (there's a warning that it's only up to a certain version of Waze, so if I upgrade, the Waze functionality will disappear). A few cons:

1. Medyo malabo resolution pag naka-Waze;
2. HU can't do 2 things at the same time - for example, if I have Waze on the HU, I can't play Spotify or podcasts via bluetooth audio. Di niya kaya mag-multi-task. Haha. Is this peculiar to the Panasonic HU? I don't know if other HUs can do this. I would think that if I had Android Auto, I can use Waze and also play music.

**TheUninvited** · May 7th, 2019 01:48 AM

That just sucks.

AA and ACP are the norm nowadays.

**JohnM** · May 7th, 2019 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by TheUninvited

That just sucks.

AA and ACP are the norm nowadays.

Exactly. They even had the gall to offer it as an "upgrade" over the Starlink HU. No effin way.

**vocho** · May 7th, 2019 06:25 PM

Hello, mga boss. Sino pong nakapag hardwire install ng dashcam sa XV nila dito? And ano po bang fuse type gamit ni Subaru/XV? Thanks

**kevindd992002** · May 7th, 2019 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by vocho

Hello, mga boss. Sino pong nakapag hardwire install ng dashcam sa XV nila dito? And ano po bang fuse type gamit ni Subaru/XV? Thanks

I did, with a Viofo A129 Duo hardwire kit. It uses the Mini fuse tap.

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**vocho** · May 8th, 2019 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by kevindd992002

I did, with a Viofo A129 Duo hardwire kit. It uses the Mini fuse tap.

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Thanks kevin! Madali lang ba i-DIY ang maghardwire?

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**April_Ryan** · May 25th, 2019 08:41 PM

For those with Eyesight, what dash cam did you use and where did you place/position it?

**Verbl Kint** · September 3rd, 2019 12:49 PM

With the recent refresh of the Impreza for 2020, we can expect a similar model refresh of the XV in late 2020 (which probably means a 2021 arrival in Manila).

At the moment, the stock HU leaves a lot to be desired and it isn't likely it will be getting changed prior to the 2021 refresh.

Still, the base model is a pretty good value at 1.4M prior to discounts, especially if one can figure out how to get the HU upgraded.