Mettaman Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I've worn the same prescription polarized sunglasses in multiple cars with navigation/audio screens without issue viewing the screen. This is not the case with my new 2017 Legacy 2.5i. With sunglasses on the nav screen distorts badly. When I touch the screen the distortions move around the touch point. I'm concluding this is an inexpensive screen tech as the moire patterns are reminiscent of outmoded screen tech. Have any other members experienced this screen viewing issue? Fixes, short of trying to find new prescription sunglasses? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowser51 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I had the same issue with my BMWs. I went to a craft store and got some type of clear plastic which fixed it. I can't remember what it was. Hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about and chimes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) With [polarized] sunglasses on the nav screen distorts badly. This is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unique to Subaru. In fact, the FAA has prohibited pilots from wearing polarized sunglasses for decades. It's even mentioned in bold print in the Legacy/Outback Owners Manual several times: pages 3-7, 5-16, and 5-25. FWIW, the same optical phenomenon was present in my factory-new Porsche 911 back in 1969. Edited January 2, 2017 by ammcinnis "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 http://www.nushield.com/screen-protector-film-comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mettaman Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Did you use the Triple A film over the screen to reduce/eliminate the viewing issue when wearing polarized glasses? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoOtrue Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Ok, then what sunglasses would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevets27 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Anti-glare screen protector (the ones with the matte surface) for tablets (computers?) works to fix the problem with polarized sunglasses. Google it and you'll see videos and stuff on it and why it works. I've used it on my tablet that I couldn't see due to polarized sunglasses and now it's not an issue at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricS Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I've noticed this with my 2016 Legacy as well. Polarized glasses render the screen unreadable. Another unfortunate element is angle and position of the screen itself. When driving east in the late winter afternoon, the screen is at the PERFECT angle to reflect sunlight right into my face. The screen should have been mounted to that it is more vertically oriented so it would reflect less light that comes through the side window. I've been thinking about just covering it with velcro mounted cloth... This screen is a total fail in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldguy Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I'm using an anti-glare screen cover for the last 5 years. I have no problem reading the screen with my polarized sun glasses. I have no problem with reflection. It's not that complicated to install, and just a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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