This supplement contains explanations and instructions for correctly operating the following systems.
· Audio and Visual System
·
Handsfree S
ystem
·
Applica
tions
If your vehicle contains one of the systems above, be sure to check the contents of this supplement carefully.
If you transfer the ownership of the vehicle to another person, make sure that this supplement is provided with the Owner’s Manual inside the
vehicle.
The information, specications and illustrations found in this Owner’s Manual supplement are those in eect at the time of printing. SUBARU
CORPORATION reserves the right to change specications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make
the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold.
This Owner’s Manual supplement applies to all models, and describes all devices, including manufacturer-installed options. This means that
information may be included about devices that are not installed in your vehicle.
Please be aware that the content of this Owner’s Manual supplement may be dierent from the system in some cases, such as due to software
updates and changes to specications.
Foreword
SUBARU CORPORATION, TOKYO, JAPAN
“
SUBARU
”
and the six-star cluster design are registered trademarks of SUBARU CORPORATION.
©Copyright 2025, SUBARU CORPORATION
SUBARU STARLINK is the “in-car connectivity system” available on select Subaru vehicles.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Guide
Basic Function
Settings
Phone
Apps
Audio
Voice Recognition System
Appendix/What To Do If/Index
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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· System Type... 12 · Main Product Features... 14 · Basic Function... 16 · Steering Wheel Controls... 32
· Basic Information Before Operation... 34
· Registering A Bluetooth Phone/Device For The First Time... 42 · Registering A Bluetooth Phone/Device... 46
· Phone Settings... 45 · General Settings... 51 · Sound Settings... 59 · Radio Settings... 61
· Calling On The Bluetooth Phone... 70 · Receiving On The Bluetooth Phone... 73
· Talking On The Bluetooth Phone... 74 · Bluetooth Phone Message Function... 75
· Apple CarPlay... 85 · Android Auto... 88 · SiriusXM Travel Link... 91
· Basic Operation... 98 · Radio Operation... 102 · Media Operation... 115 · Audio Remote Controls... 126
· Voice Recognition System Operation... 134
· Troubleshooting... 147 · Index... 155
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133
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Quick Guide
Basic Function
Settings
Phone
Apps
Audio
Voice Recognition System
Appendix/What To Do If/Index
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The symbols described below are found in this instruction
manual as well as on the unit itself to ensure its proper and safe
usage and to prevent injury or damage to property. Make sure
you understand the meaning of these symbols before reading
the rest of this manual.
READ FIRST
The screens shown in this manual may dier from the actual
screens depending on the data type.
Information in this manual that must be observed for the unit,
and information that is useful to know is indicated as follows.
WARNING
l This sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling through
disregard of written information might result in death or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
l This sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling through
disregard of written information might result in personal injury or
damage to property.
NOTE
l Useful information for the user is described.
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SYMBOLS USED IN ILLUSTRATIONS
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do
not”, “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action
(selecting, turning,
etc.) used to operate
switches and other
devices.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
WARNING
l The main unit requires a 12 V DC power supply. The main unit
should not be installed in any vehicle which does not have a
12 V power system with a ground-connected negative side.
An installation other than the one intended may cause severe
damage to the main unit, and electric shock or serious injury to
the users.
l The dr
iver should not perform operations such as volume
adjustment while driving. Inattention to road conditions ahead
may result in an accident, so be sure to stop the vehicle in a safe
place before performing the operation.
l Bef
ore viewing a video, be sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place
and apply the parking brake. To ensure safety, videos are not
displayed during driving.
l To ensur
e safety, never operate a cell phone while driving.
l Do not disassemble or modify the unit
. Doing so may result in an
accident, re or electric shock.
l Do not
let water or foreign objects enter the internal parts of the
unit. Doing so may result in smoke, re or an electric shock.
l Do not use the unit when it is malfunc
tioning, such as when the
screen is not lit or no sound comes out. Doing so may result in an
accident, re or electric shock.
l Alw
ays replace fuses with fuses of the same specied capacity
(amperage). Using a fuse with a higher capacity than the
specication may result in a re.
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l If a foreign object or water enters the unit, smoke or a strange
odor may be emitted. If such an abnormality occurs, stop using
the unit immediately and contact your SUBARU dealer. An
accident, re or electric shock may result if you continue to use the
unit under these conditions.
l In a thunderst
orm, do not touch the antenna line or the unit.
Lightning may cause an electric shock.
l Do not park or stop in prohibited areas to use the unit.
l If dir
ect sunlight shines into the vehicle, light may reect o the
product. Be very careful while driving.
l Never use headphones or earphones while driving. Driving while
not being able to hear sounds from outside the vehicle may result
in a trac accident.
CAUTION
l Although the unit can be used when the ignition switch is set
to either “ACC” or “ON” position, to protect the battery, start the
engine before using the unit.
l Do not use the unit anywhere other than in a vehicle. Doing so
may result in an electric shock or other injury.
l While dr
iving, keep the volume low enough for you to hear
outside sounds. Driving while not being able to hear sounds from
outside the vehicle may result in an accident.
l Be careful of the volume when turning on the power. If a loud
noise is emitted suddenly when you turn on the power, it may
damage your hearing.
l Do not apply a strong force to the display. Doing so may result in a
malfunction.
l Do not touch the hot parts of the unit. The hot parts may burn you.
l Do not use while there is an abnormality such as sound breakup or
distortion. Doing so may result in a re.
l Using the unit during extremely high or low temperature may
result in mistaken operation or a malfunction. In particular, the
temperature inside the vehicle can often rise to a high level during
the summer. Cool the vehicle, for example by opening a window,
before using the unit.
l Be
careful if metal or water enters the unit, or the unit is exposed
to a strong impact, because it may result in a malfunction.
l The touch buttons on the display screen may not operate correctly
if condensation forms inside them. If this happens, do not attempt
to operate the switches until the condensation has disappeared.
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l If juice or similar liquid is spilled on the display, wipe o
immediately. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction.
l The scr
een is easily marked by ngerprints and tends to attract
dust, and should therefore be cleaned occasionally. When
cleaning, turn o the power, and wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
To remove dirt, soak a soft cloth in neutral detergent and squeeze
well before wiping. Do not use a wet oor-cloth, organic solvents
(benzene, ethanol, thinner, etc.), acids, or alkalis. Using such
agents will result in screen deterioration. Furthermore, do not hit
the screen or rub it with hard objects.
NOTE
l Functions that cannot be operated while driving have their colors
toned down when the vehicle is being driven, and their operation is
disabled. Touching a disabled switch may result in the display of an
operation prohibited message on the screen.
l This device is precision-engineered equipment and the recorded
data can be lost as a result of static electricity, electrical noise,
vibration, or other inuences. To protect the device against data
loss, we recommend keeping a separate record of the data that you
record after purchase.
l The scr
een may be adversely aected or disturbed by noise if
electrical equipment that generates powerful electrical noise is used
near the system. In such cases, keep the electrical equipment at a
distance, or refrain from use.
l The display may appear brighter when the temperature is low,
or immediately after starting the engine, however, this is a
characteristic of the LED elements, and does not indicate a fault. The
display will return to its original brightness when the vehicle cabin
has warmed up.
l When you look at the screen through polarized material such as
polarized sunglasses, the screen may be dark and hard to see. If so,
look at the screen from dierent angles, adjust the screen settings on
the general settings screen or take o your sunglasses.
l It may be dicult to view the screen if the display is exposed to
sunlight from an awkward angle.
l The LCD screen may not function normally if covered with a
protective lm. Do not ax a protective lm.
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NOTE
l The touch panel may function incorrectly or fail to respond if
operated with objects other than ngers (nails, operation when
wearing gloves, pens, etc.)
l If the system functions unexpectedly such as an area other than the
one touched being selected, or failure to respond when touched,
there is a possibility that another nger or part of the hand is in
contact with display.
l Scratches on the system panel surface are easily noticeable, and it
should therefore be handled with care.
l If a device that uses wireless communication is installed in the
vehicle, functions using a Bluetooth device, the radio broadcast
receiver, navigation system, etc. may not operate properly.
WHEN TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF THE
VEHICLE
CAUTION
l When transferring ownership of your vehicle, delete the personal
information registered in the vehicle by performing a Factory
Data Reset. For details about the Factory Data Reset, refer to the
“GENERAL SETTINGS SCREEN” section. (→P.51)
Note that certain personal information inputted in the system
and the phone number of any paired device will remain in vehicle
data logs even after the Factory Data Reset. These data logs are
strictly for quality assurance purposes and not viewable by any
subsequent purchaser. To have those logs deleted permanently
from the vehicle, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
To use this system in the safest possible manner, follow all the
safety tips shown below.
Do not use any feature of this system to the extent it becomes
a distraction and prevents safe driving. The rst priority while
driving should always be the safe operation of the vehicle. While
driving, be sure to observe all trac regulations.
Prior to the actual use of this system, learn how to use it and
become thoroughly familiar with it. Read the entire manual
to make sure you understand the system. Do not allow other
people to use this system until they have read and understood
the instructions in this manual.
For your safety, some functions may become inoperable when
driving. Unavailable screen buttons are dimmed.
WARNING
l For safety, the driver should not operate the system while he/she
is driving. Insucient attention to the road and trac may cause
an accident.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
No. Name Description
Operational Outlines An outline of the operation is explained.
Main Operations The steps of an operation are explained.
Supplemental information Describes supplemental information relating to main operation.
● When a panel button should be selected, button names are shown as .
● When a touch button on the screen should be selected, button names are shown as
.
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Quick Guide
11
System Type
12
Main Product Features
14
Basic Function
16
Button Overview
16
Home Screen
17
Pairing The System
With A Bluetooth Phone/Device
18
Adding A Bluetooth Phone/Device
19
Phone Screen
20
Apps Screen
23
Radio Screen
26
Useful SiriusXM
®
Radio Functions
27
Media Screen
28
Connecting A USB Memory Device/
Portable Device
29
Settings Screen
30
Steering Wheel Controls
32
Steering Wheel Controls
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SYSTEM TYPE
12
SYSTEM TYPE
This Owner’s Manual describes the 8.0-inch touch screen display audio system.
8.0-inch touch screen
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SYSTEM TYPE
13
1
Quick Guide
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Pairing (Bluetooth 4.2) P.18
Apps P.23
Apple CarPlay P.85
Android Auto P.88
AM/FM radio P.26
HD Radio receiver P.105
SiriusXM® radio P.27
Media operation
USB: P.115 iPod/iPhone: P.117
Bluetooth audio: P.119 AUX: P.123
Phone P.20
Voice recognition system P.134
NFC P.18
Steering wheel controls P.32
Rear view camera
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Car settings/informations
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MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES
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MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES
Adoption of intuitive and easy-to-use
smartphone-like graphical user interface
Meter cluster linked display
8.0-inch touch screen display has been adopted.
Information can be displayed seamlessly
between this display and the display in the
meter cluster.
Function description display function
Function descriptions or operation hints can be
displayed when an
icon displayed next to the
name of a function.
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1
Quick Guide
Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allows
access to functions such as maps, phone calls, and music.
P.85 P.88
Customized home screen layout
Frequently used functions and operations can be added to
the home screen.
Example: For calling specic
phone numbers, listening to
specic radio stations, etc.
The position of screen buttons can be changed by selecting
and holding it, then dragging it to the desired position.
P.40
System and Bluetooth phone/device pairing
Functions such as hands-free and applications
can be used by connecting the system with
Bluetooth phones/devices wirelessly.
P.18
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allows
access to functions such as maps, phone calls, and music.
P.85 P.88
Driver proles
P.52
Once a driver prole is registered, some of the contents
customized by the driver will be categorized and
memorized for that driver.
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BASIC FUNCTION
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BASIC FUNCTION
BUTTON OVERVIEW
TOUCH SCREEN
Operations are performed by
touching the touch screen directly
with your nger.
P.35
Drag
Display the home screen.
Turn the knob to adjust the
volume.
Press the knob to turn the
volume mute on/o.
Press and hold the knob
until a message is displayed,
and then select
OK
(OK)
or wait a few seconds for the
audio system to turn o. Press
and hold the knob to turn the
audio system on.
Press and hold the knob for
10 seconds or longer to reset
the system if the touch screen
becomes unresponsive during
operation or if any other
system error occurs.
Shortcut to each screen
Turn the knob to
select a radio station
or skip to the next or
previous track/le.
Press and hold the
knob to display the
sound customization
screen.
P.99
Radio
P.26
Phone
P.20
Apps
P.23
Press button to seek up or down for a radio
station or to access a desired track/le.
Press and hold button to fast forward/rewind
les or tracks.
Radio USB iPod/iPhone
Bluetooth audio
P.115 P.117
P.119
P.102,107
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1
Quick Guide
HOME SCREEN
Frequently used functions and
operations can be added to
the home screen.
Button positions can be
changed freely.
Settings SCREEN
Phone SCREEN
P.20
P.30
P.40
P.40
Display the vehicle settings screen.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Status display
P.39
Setup and display vehicle part
replacement intervals.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Radio SCREEN
P.26
Apps SCREEN
P.23
Media SCREEN
P.28
While Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto is being used, an Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto icon will
be displayed on the home screen.
P.85,88
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PAIRING THE SYSTEM WITH A Bluetooth PHONE/DEVICE
Display the phone screen.
Prepare the Bluetooth
phone/device to be paired.
Operate the Bluetooth phone/device.
Turn the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth phone/device ON and select
the vehicle’s device name.
Register the Bluetooth phone/device.
If unable to pair, check
whether your Bluetooth
phone/device is compatible
with the system.
If a conrmation message
appears asking whether
to transfer the phone’s
contact data to the system,
select the appropriate
button.
When using an NFC
compatible device, it is not
necessary to perform the
above procedure.
Pairing can be performed
by holding the device
against the NFC logo of
the audio system with the
NFC setting on.
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1
Quick Guide
ADDING A Bluetooth PHONE/DEVICE
Adding from the
phone screen
Adding from the
Bluetooth audio screen
Adding from the
settings screen
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Phone SCREEN
Directly input a number
to place a call
P.72
Call or send a text message* to
a registered favorite
P.71,78
Call or send a text message* to
a recent contact
P.70,78
Call or send a text message* to a
contact in the phonebook on the
Bluetooth connected phone
P.72,78
Check or reply* to
messages/place calls from
received message list
P.77,78,79
*: If available (for iOS only reception possible)
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1
Quick Guide
- Operation Flow: Receiving Calls and Using the Bluetooth Phone -
- Operation Flow: Placing Calls from the Phonebook -
Incoming call screen is displayed. In-call screen is displayed.
End call
Mute the connected
smartphone’s voice
Transfer call to
Bluetooth phone
Keypad
Switch to call
with other party
In-call screen display and operation may dier, or may
not be possible depending on the Bluetooth phone used.
Select call recipient from phonebook.
The notication setting on the Bluetooth phone may need to be
activated in order to download the phonebook. If the phonebook
download setting is o and a phonebook has not been downloaded,
a message will be displayed and the phonebook of the connected
Bluetooth phone can be downloaded.
Place call
Select number for making call.
P.50
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- Operation Flow: Receiving a Message* -
- Operation Flow: Sending a Message* from the Phonebook -
Incoming text screen is displayed. Message screen is displayed.
Having messages
read out
Calling the message
sender
Replying to a message
Select a contact from phonebook.
The notication setting on the Bluetooth phone may need to be
activated in order to download the phonebook. If the phone
-
book download setting is o and a phonebook has not been
downloaded, a message will be displayed and the phonebook
of the connected Bluetooth phone can be downloaded.
Select the message
icon next to the desired
number.
Send message.
When there are unread messages in the message inbox
*: If available (for iOS only reception possible)
Select message.
P.50
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1
Quick Guide
Apps SCREEN
Usable
applications
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay can be used to view Apple Maps, play music, and place calls by connecting
an Apple CarPlay device to the system. Supported applications can also be run.
To use the Apple CarPlay application, connect an Apple CarPlay device to the USB port
with undamaged genuine USB cable.
For details on the services or the operations, check the Apple CarPlay site
(https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/).
P.85
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Android Auto
Android Auto can be used to view Google Maps, play music, and place calls by
connecting your Android device to the system, using USB cable and Bluetooth.
Supported applications can also be run.
To use the Android Auto application, connect your Android device to the USB port with
undamaged genuine USB cable.
For details on the services or the operations, check the Android Auto site
(https://www.android.com/auto/) and (https://support.google.com/androidauto/).
P.88
MySubaru
Access MySubaru from “SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security” for a variety of remote
services.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for “SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security”
for details.
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1
Quick Guide
SiriusXM Travel Link is a service provided by SiriusXM® Radio, and can be used to view information on fuel prices, sports,
stocks, weather, weather alerts and parking.
To receive the data service information in the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM® Radio Service is necessary
following a free trial.
SiriusXM Travel Link
Fuel prices
Weather
Sports
Weather alerts
Stocks
Parking
P.108
P.91
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Radio SCREEN
Change
radio mode
Select to scan for
receivable stations/
channels.
Select to turn HD Radio
mode on/o (AM/FM).
Select to display a list
of receivable stations
(AM/FM).
Preset stations/channels
Select to change multicast
channels available (FM).
PAUSE AND PLAYBACK LIVE
RADIO
Depending on the radio
broadcast, the broadcast can
be temporarily saved and
played back later.
Skip backward Skip forward
Pause/play
P.106,111
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1
Quick Guide
- Operation Flow: Presetting a Radio Station -
USEFUL SiriusXM® Radio FUNCTIONS
● Smart Favorites:
The rst 10 channels which are registered to a preset
button will automatically be registered to Smart Favorites.
Channels registered to Smart Favorites can be cached and
played back as desired within a certain amount of time.
● Tune Scan:
Channels registered to Smart Favorites can be
scanned to nd a desired channel.
● Tune Start:
When this function is on, channels registered as Smart Favorites
will be cached, and when the channel is changed, the song
on that channel can be listened to from the beginning.
● Trac & Weather Now:
If a city is selected, trac information and
weather news for that city can be heard.
● Favorite Teams:
If you have registered your favorite sports teams, you can
be informed of when games start and their progress.
● TuneMix:
If multiple channels for which TuneMix is possible
have been registered as TuneMix channels, songs from
these channels can be listened to randomly.
Select and hold one of the
preset buttons.
Mix preset function
Multiple stations can be
registered as presets. (AM,
FM or SiriusXM® Radio)
Select the radio band and the
radio station.
A valid subscription to SiriusXM®
Radio is required to receive satellite
radio service.
Register the radio station.
P.104,111
P.107
P.113
P.114
P.62
P.62
P.107
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Media SCREEN
Change media source
Random
playback on/o
Change tracks
Select and hold to fast rewind
Change to other
Bluetooth audio device/
register new device
(Bluetooth audio)
Change tracks
Select and hold
to fast forward
Repeat all tracks* → repeat
current album/folder →
repeat current track → cancel
repeat
Pause/play
Playback tracks and
programs, etc. in a
variety of playback
modes
SUPPORTED MEDIA
USB/iPod/iPhone
Bluetooth audio
P.130
P.43
*: Operable when USB Audio is used and
Folders
(Folders) is selected from
(Browse)
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1
Quick Guide
- Operation Flow: Using Playback Modes -
Display the playback mode list. Select the playback mode. Play a track.
Depending on the audio source, several
items from these categories are displayed
in a list.
CONNECTING A USB MEMORY DEVICE/PORTABLE DEVICE
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Settings SCREEN
Phone
P.45
Sound
SCROLL
P.59
General
SCROLL
P.51
Radio
P.61
Car*
SCROLL
*: For settings related to EyeSight, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement
for the EyeSight system.
For all other functions and settings, refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
SCROLL
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1
Quick Guide
- Operation Flow: Setting the Clock Manually -
Under normal conditions, the
clock is adjusted automatically
when the system receives DCM
(Data Communication Module
in vehicle cellular connection)
signals*
1
or when a Bluetooth
phone is connected to the
system*
2
. If the clock is not
adjusted automatically, it is
necessary to adjust the clock
manually.
Display the clock settings screen.
Select the manual mode. Adjust the clock.
*
1
: With SUBARU STARLINK Safety and
Security
*
2
: Without SUBARU STARLINK Safety
and Security
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
32
Press: Start the voice recognition system
Press and hold: Start the Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto voice recognition function
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Some parts of the audio system can be controlled
using the steering wheel controls.
RADIO
Press: Preset station/channel up/down
Press and hold: Scan and stop at the rst
received station when the switch is released
MEDIA
Press: Change a track/le
Press and hold: Fast forward/rewind
Press: Volume up/down
Press and hold: Volume
up/down continuously
Press: Receive/end a call without taking
your hands o the steering wheel
Press: Turn on the audio
system or change the audio
source mode
Press and hold: Turn o the
audio system
P.68
P.126
P.134
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Basic Function
Basic Information Before Operation
34
Initial Screen
34
Initial Screen
34
Connecting And Disconnecting
A USB Memory Device/Portable Device
35
Connecting A Device
35
Touch Screen Gestures
35
Touch Screen Operation
36
Entering Letters And Numbers/
List Screen Operation
37
Entering Letters And Numbers
37
List Screen Operation
38
Screen Adjustment
38
Adjusting Brightness
38
Status Display
39
Home Screen Operation
40
Adding Shortcut Icons To The Home Screen
40
Moving And Deleting Shortcut Icons
40
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BASIC INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATION
INITIAL SCREEN
INITIAL SCREEN
WARNING
l When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, always
apply the parking brake for safety.
1.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON”
position, the initial screen will be displayed and the system
will begin operating.
● After a few seconds, the “CAUTION” screen will be
displayed.
2.
Select
I Agree
(I Agree).
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CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING
A USB MEMORY DEVICE/PORTABLE
DEVICE
CONNECTING A DEVICE
1.
Connecta device.
● Turn on the power of the device if it is not turned on.
NOTE
l Compatible USB memory device: →P.130
l Compatible iPod/iPhone: →P.130
l This unit does not suppor
t commercially available USB hubs.
l By c
onnecting a device such as a cellular phone, charging starts
depending on the device.
TOUCH SCREEN GESTURES
Operations are performed by touching the touch screen directly
with your nger.
Operation method Outline Main use
Touch
Quickly touch
and release once.
Changing and
selecting various
settings
Drag*
Touch the screen
with your nger,
and move the
screen to the
desired position.
Scrolling the lists
Swipe*
Quickly move
the screen by
swiping with
your nger.
Scrolling the lists
*: The above operations may not be performed on all screens.
NOTE
l Swipe operations may not be performed smoothly in high altitudes.
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Basic Function
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TOUCH SCREEN OPERATION
This system is operated mainly by the buttons on the screen.
(Referred to as screen buttons in this manual.)
● When a screen butt
on is touched, a tone sounds. The
tone sound can be adjusted. (→P.59)
CAUTION
l To prevent damaging the screen, lightly touch the screen buttons
with your nger.
l Do not use objects other than y
our nger to touch the screen.
l Wipe o ngerprints using a glass cleaning cloth. Do not use
chemical cleaners to clean the screen, as they may damage the
touch screen.
NOTE
l If the system does not respond to touching a screen button, move
your nger away from the screen and then touch it again.
l Dimmed screen buttons cannot be operated.
l The displayed image may become darker and moving images may
be slightly distorted when the screen is cold.
l When it is extremely cold, screens may not be displayed properly and
the data input by a user may be deleted. Also, the screen buttons
may not operate correctly.
NOTE
l When is displayed on the screen, select to close a pop-up
screen.
l If the t
ouch screen is operated while wearing gloves, it may be
unresponsive or may not function properly.
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ENTERING LETTERS AND NUMBERS/
LIST SCREEN OPERATION
ENTERING LETTERS AND NUMBERS
When entering data, letters and numbers can be entered via the
screen.
Select to move the cursor.
Input eld
• The position of the cursor can be moved by selecting the
desired location in the input eld.
Select to clear the input eld.
Select to erase one character.
Select to enter the item.
Select to change keyboard types.
Select to enter symbols.
Select to enter characters in lower case or in upper case.
NOTE
l The appearance of the keyboard may change or the input method
may be limited depending on the circumstances where the software
keyboard is displayed.
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LIST SCREEN OPERATION
The list screen can be scrolled by a swipe gesture.
For detailson the operation: →P. 35
Select to skip to the next or previous page.
This indicates the displayed screen’s position.
Faster scrolling is possible by dragging the position indicator.
Some lists contain character screen buttons which allow
users to jump directly to list entries that begin with the same
letter as the character screen button.
Every time the same character screen button is selected, the
list starting with the subsequent character is displayed.
SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS
The brightness of the screen can be adjusted.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
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STATUS DISPLAY
The status of the Bluetooth connection, etc. is displayed on the
screen.
Display an outside temperature.
Display a current time.
Select to display the clock setting screen.
This icon is displayed when the audio system volume is mute.
Poor Excellent
Display the level of Wi-Fi® reception.
When Wi-Fi® function is o, no item is displayed.
*
1
*
2
Poor Excellent
Display the level of Wi-Fi® Hotspot reception.
When Wi-Fi® Hotspot function is o, no item is displayed.
This icon is displayed when the Bluetooth connection is
established.
Poor Excellent
Display the level of phone reception.
If a cellular phone is not connected via Bluetooth, this icon
will not be displayed.
The level of reception does not always correspond with the
level displayed on the cellular phone. The level of reception
may not be displayed depending on the phone you have.
Low Full
Display the remaining of Bluetooth device battery charge.
The amount displayed does not always correspond with the
amount displayed on the Bluetooth device.
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for “SUBARU STARLINK Safety and
Security” for details.
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Basic Function
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HOME SCREEN OPERATION
ADDING SHORTCUT ICONS TO THE HOME
SCREEN
Shortcut icons for various functions can be added to the home
screen when the home screen shortcut function is turned on.
(→P.51)
1.
Press .
2.
Select (Add Shortcut).
3.
Select the desired function.
4.
Select the desired shortcut function.
● Depending on the function, select other items and enter
necessary information.
5.
Check that the shortcut icon is displayed on the home
screen.
NOTE
l When shortcuts are added, the home screen can be expanded to up
to 3 pages. The page can be changed by swiping.
MOVING AND DELETING SHORTCUT ICONS
Users can rearrange the home screen buttons when the home
screen shortcut function is turned on. (→P.51)
1.
Select and hold the shortcut icon to enter edit mode.
XWhen mo
ving shortcut icons
2.
Drag the button to the desired position.
● User can mo
ve buttons to another page by dragging
them to the corresponding end of the screen if the
number of buttons allows for multiple pages.
XWhen deleting shortcut icons
2.
Drag the button to “DRAG HERE TO DELETE” area.
3.
Press to leave the edit mode.
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41
Settings
Bluetooth® Settings
42
Registering A Bluetooth Phone/
Device For The First Time
42
Proles
43
Bluetooth Settings
45
Phone Settings Screen
45
Registering A Bluetooth Phone/Device
46
Connecting Or Disconnecting
Bluetooth Phone/Device
47
Deleting Bluetooth Phones/Devices
49
Setting Phonebook/Recent Calls Download
50
Other Settings
51
General Settings
51
General Settings Screen
51
Setting Driver Proles
52
Setting Wi-Fi® Connection
54
Updating The System
57
Sound Settings
59
Sound Settings Screen
59
Radio Settings
61
Setting AM/FM Radio
61
Setting The SiriusXM® Radio
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Bluetooth® SETTINGS
REGISTERING A Bluetooth PHONE/
DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME
To use the hands-free system or the Bluetooth audio system, it is
necessary to register a Bluetooth phone/device with the system.
Once the Bluetooth phone/device has been registered, it is
possible to use the hands-free system and the Bluetooth audio
system.
This operation cannot be performed while driving.
For detailson registering a Bluetooth phone/device: →P.46
1.
Turn the Bluetooth connection setting of your Bluetooth
phone/device on.
● This function is not a
vailable when the Bluetooth
connection setting of your Bluetooth phone/device is set
to o.
2.
Display the phone screen. (→P.66)
3.
Select
Yes
(Yes) to register a Bluetooth phone/device.
4.
Follow the STEPS 4 to 7 in “REGISTERING A Bluetooth
PHONE/DEVICE”. (→P.46)
Bluetooth® SETTINGS
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PROFILES
This system supports the following services.
Bluetooth Device Spec. Function Requirements Recommendations
Bluetooth Phone/Device Bluetooth Specication
Registering a Bluetooth
phone/device
Ver. 2.1 Ver. 4.2
Bluetooth Device Prole Function Requirements Recommendations
Bluetooth Phone
HFP (Hands-Free Prole) Hands-free system Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.7
PBAP (Phone Book Access
Prole)
Transferring the contacts Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.2
MAP (Message Access
Prole)
Bluetooth phone message - Ver. 1.3
SPP (Serial Port Prole) APPS function - Ver. 1.2
Bluetooth Device
A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Prole)
Bluetooth audio system
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3
AVRCP (Audio/Video
Remote Control Prole)
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.6
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Settings
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NOTE
l If your cellular phone does not support HFP, registering the Bluetooth phone or using PBAP, MAP or SPP proles individually will not be possible.
l If
the connected Bluetooth phone/device version is older than recommended or incompatible, the Bluetooth phone/device function may not work
properly.
l If the application is not running smoothly or is unstable, disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth phone/device via Bluetooth (→P.47) and/or USB
cable (→P.35). If the problem continues, reboot the Bluetooth phone/device.
Bluetooth® SETTINGS
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Bluetooth SETTINGS
1.
Press .
2.
Select
Settings
(Settings).
3.
→
Phone
(Phone)
4.
Select the items to be set.
PHONE SETTINGS SCREEN
Registering a Bluetooth phone/device: →P.46
Connecting or disconnecting Bluetooth phones/devices:
→P.47
Deleting Bluetooth phones/devices: →P.49
Setting phonebook/recent calls download: →P.50
Sorting the recent calls list and contacts list: →P.71
Deleting all favorites list: →P.72
Setting the message: →P.76
Changing the device name
Setting Apple CarPlay: →P.86
Setting Android Auto: →P.89
NOTE
l “Manage Devices” screen can also be displayed by selecting
Manage Devices
(Manage Devices) or (Add
Device) on the phone screen (→P.66) or Bluetooth audio control
screen (→P.120).
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Settings
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REGISTERING A Bluetooth PHONE/DEVICE
Up to 5 Bluetooth phones/devices can be registered.
Bluetooth compatible phones (HFP) and devices (AVP) can be
registered simultaneously.
This operation cannot be performed while driving.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Manage Devices
(Manage Devices).
3.
→ (Add)
● If a message appears, f
ollow the guidance on the screen.
4.
When this screen is displayed, search for the device name
displayed on this screen on the screen of your Bluetooth
phone/device.
●
Cancel
(Cancel): Select to cancel the registration.
● For detailson oper
ating the Bluetooth phone/device, see
the manual that comes with it.
5.
Register using your Bluetooth phone/device.
● A PIN-code is not r
equired for SSP (Secure Simple Pairing)
compatible Bluetooth phones/devices. Depending on
the type of Bluetooth phone/device being connected,
a message conrming registration may be displayed
on the Bluetooth phone’s/device’s screen. Respond and
operate the Bluetooth phone/device according to the
conrmation message.
Bluetooth® SETTINGS
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NOTE
l To re-register your Bluetooth phone/device after having deleted it
from the system, operate the Bluetooth phone/device and register it
after deleting the previously registered system information from the
Bluetooth phone/device.
6.
Check that the following pop-up screen may be displayed.
●
Cancel
(Cancel): Select to cancel the registration.
● If a conr
mation message appears asking whether to
transfer the phone’s contact data to the system, select the
appropriate button.
7.
When the connection is completed, conrm that a
connected device name is displayed.
● If an error message appears, follow the guidance on the
screen to try again.
NOTE
l When registering an NFC compatible device, registration is
performed when the Bluetooth phone/device is held against the NFC
logo of the audio system until a connection is established.
CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING Bluetooth
PHONE/DEVICE
Up to 5 Bluetooth phones/devices (Phones (HFP) and devices
(AVP)) can be registered.
If more than 1 Bluetooth phone/device has been registered,
select which Bluetooth phone/device to connect to.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Manage Devices
(Manage Devices).
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Settings
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3.
Select the Bluetooth phone/device to be connected or
disconnected.
● To disconnect the Bluetooth phone/device, select
Yes
(Yes).
● “Connected” is displayed next to the currently connected
Bluetooth phone/device.
● If the desired Bluetooth phone/device is not on the list,
select
(Add) to register the Bluetooth phone/
device. (→P.46)
4.
Check that “Connected” is displayed next to the Bluetooth
phone/device when the connection is complete.
● If an err
or message appears, follow the guidance on the
screen to try again.
NOTE
l It may take time if the Bluetooth phone/device connection is carried
out during Bluetooth audio playback.
l Depending on the type of Bluet
ooth phone/device being connected,
it may be necessary to perform additional steps on the Bluetooth
phone/device.
AUTO CONNECTION MODE
Leave the Bluetooth phone/device in a location where the
connection can be established.
● When the ig
nition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON”
position, the system searches for a nearby registered
Bluetooth phone/device.
● The syst
em will connect with the registered Bluetooth
phone/device that was last connected, if it is nearby.
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CONNECTING MANUALLY
When the auto connection has failed, it is necessary to connect
Bluetooth phones/devices manually.
Follow the “CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING Bluetooth
PHONE/DEVICE”. (→P.47)
RECONNECTING THE Bluetooth PHONE/DEVICE
If a Bluetooth phone/device is disconnected due to poor
reception from the Bluetooth network when theignition switch
is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, the system automatically
reconnects the Bluetooth phone/device.
● If a Bluetooth phone/devic
e is disconnected on purpose,
such as turning it o, this does not happen. Reconnect
the Bluetooth phone/device manually.
NOTE
l When a Bluetooth phone/device is registered to the prole of a
driver, a message may be displayed asking if the change of prole to
the driver is desired. (→P.53)
DELETING Bluetooth PHONES/DEVICES
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Manage Devices
(Manage Devices).
3.
→
Delete
(Delete)
4.
Select for the Bluetooth phone/device you wish to
delete.
5.
Select
OK
(OK) when the conrmation message appears.
NOTE
l The Bluetooth phone/device will still contain information from
this system even after the Bluetooth phone/device has been
deleted. Operate the Bluetooth phone/device to delete the system
information saved inside the Bluetooth phone/device.
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Settings
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SETTING PHONEBOOK/RECENT CALLS
DOWNLOAD
When this function is activated, the phonebook data of the
connected Bluetooth phone will be downloaded automatically.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Phonebook/Recent Calls
(Phonebook/Recent
Calls).
3.
Select to turn “Automatically Download Phonebook/Recent
Calls” on/o.
NOTE
l The prole version of the connected Bluetooth phone may not be
compatible with downloading phonebook data. For details, contact
your SUBARU dealer.
l Up to 2000 contacts in the phonebook of the connected Bluetooth
phone can be downloaded. Up to 5 phone numbers registered to a
contact can be downloaded.
l The notication setting on the Bluetooth phone may need to be
activated in order to download the phonebook. For details, check
the instructions for the connected Bluetooth phone. When the
system’s clock settings are set to auto, the auto-adjustment function
and message function (→P.75) will not function properly if the
phonebook is not downloaded.
l The Bluetooth phone
’s favorite list will not be downloaded
automatically even after the phonebook data has been downloaded
from the Bluetooth phone. This system does not currently support
transfer of data from the Bluetooth phone favorites list. To add the
Bluetooth phone’s favorites list to the system’s favorites list, you need
to register it through the system phonebook contacts list. (→P.72)
Bluetooth® SETTINGS
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OTHER SETTINGS
GENERAL SETTINGS
1.
Press .
2.
Select
Settings
(Settings).
3.
→
General
(General)
4.
Select the items to be set.
GENERAL SETTINGS SCREEN
For details about the following menu, refer to the vehicle
Owner’s Manual.
●
Clock
(Clock)
●
Display
(Display)
●
Reminder Screen
(Reminder Screen)
●
Meter Screen
(Meter Screen)
●
Camera
(Camera)
●
Language
(Language)
●
Birthday List
(Birthday List)
●
Anniversary List
(Anniversary List)
Driver Profiles
(Driver Proles)
Select to set the driver proles.
(→P.52)
Wi-Fi
(Wi-Fi)
Select to set the Wi-Fi® function
settings. (→P.54)
Wi-Fi Hotspot
(Wi-Fi Hotspot)
*1 *2
Select to set the Wi-Fi® Hotspot
settings.
Home Screen Shortcuts
(Home Screen Shortcuts)
Select to turn the home screen
shortcuts function on/o.
(→P.40)
Software Update
(Software Update)
Select to update system software
versions. (→P.57)
OTHER SETTINGS
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Settings
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Factory Data Reset
(Factory Data Reset)
Select to reset all setup items.
The audio system restarts
automatically after resetting
factory data. To complete the
reset process, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position after the audio system
has restarted, and then turn to
the “ACC” or “ON” position after
approximately 3 minutes.
System Information
(System Information)
Select to display the system
information.
Free/Open Source Software Information
(Free/Open Source Software
Information)
Select to display the free/open
source software information.
*1
: If equipped
*2
: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for “SUBARU STARLINK Safety and
Security” for details.
SETTING DRIVER PROFILES
Once a driver prole is registered, some of the contents
customized by the driver, such as navigation, radio, and sound
settings, etc., will be categorized and memorized for that driver.
When the vehicle is shared by multiple drivers, such as by
family members, some settings altered by other drivers will be
overwritten by recalling a registered driver prole.
Additionally, a driver prole, if linked to a Bluetooth phone/
device, can be recalled automatically when the Bluetooth
phone/device is connected.
NOTE
l Some of the memorized contents will be shared, not categorized
by driver. Even though your driver prole is recalled, some settings
changed by another driver may remain.
REGISTERING A DRIVER PROFILE
Proles of up to 4 drivers can be registered.
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Driver Profiles
(Driver Proles).
3.
→ (Add)
4.
Select a desired language and select
NEXT
(NEXT).
5.
→
Driver’s Name
(Driver’s Name)
6.
Enter a driver name and select
Next
(Next).
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7.
Check driver name displayed and select
NEXT
(NEXT).
8.
→ (Add Phone)
● By following the STEPS 4 to 7 in “REGISTERING A
Bluetooth PHONE/DEVICE”, register a Bluetooth phone/
device. (→P.46)
●
Finish
(Finish): Exits without registering a Bluetooth
phone/device.
● When registering a Bluetooth phone/device already
registered to the system, select it from the displayed
listing.
9.
Select the registered Bluetooth phone/device then
Finish
(Finish).
10.
Check the registered driver name is displayed.
NOTE
l The prole of a driver with a Bluetooth phone/device registered can
be recalled automatically when connected. (→P.53)
RECALLING A DRIVER PROFILE
n RECALLING A DRIVER PROFILE AUTOMATICALLY
When a Bluetooth phone/device, registered to the prole of a
driver, is connected, a message will be displayed asking if the
change of prole to the driver is desired. To change to the prole
of that driver, select
OK
(OK).
NOTE
l Even though a Bluetooth phone/device registered to a driver prole
is in the vehicle, the driver prole will not be recalled automatically
when another Bluetooth phone/device is connected. Manually
change prole if desired.
l When there ar
e more than one Bluetooth phone/device in the
vehicle that can be connected, a message may be displayed asking
if the change of prole to the suggested driver is desired. If the
suggested change is not desired, select
Cancel
(Cancel) then
change manually to the desired driver prole.
n RECALLING A DRIVER PROFILE MANUALLY
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Driver Profiles
(Driver Proles).
3.
Select the desired driver name then
OK
(OK).
NOTE
l When a driver prole is recalled manually, the Bluetooth phone/
device of the driver will not be connected automatically.
OTHER SETTINGS
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Settings
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EDITING A DRIVER PROFILE
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Driver Profiles
(Driver Proles).
3.
→
Edit
(Edit)
4.
Select a desired driver prole name to edit.
5.
Follow the STEPS 4 to 9 in “REGISTERING A DRIVER PROFILE”.
(→P.52)
DELETING A DRIVER PROFILE
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Driver Profiles
(Driver Proles).
3.
→
Edit
(Edit)
4.
Select for the driver prole name you wish to delete.
5.
→
OK
(OK)
SETTING Wi-Fi® CONNECTION
CONNECTING TO A Wi-Fi® NETWORK
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Wi-Fi
(Wi-Fi).
3.
→
Available Wi-Fi Networks
(Available Wi-Fi Networks)
4.
Select the desired network.
● When a network with is selected and the password
entry screen is displayed, enter the password, and then
select
OK
(OK).
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SETTING UP A CONNECTION QUICKLY
If a Wi-Fi® device is Wi-Fi® Protected Setup compatible, it can be
connected to more quickly.
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Wi-Fi
(Wi-Fi).
3.
→
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
4.
Select
PIN Setup
(PIN Setup) or
Push Button Setup
(Push Button Setup) as determined by the device.
5.
Operate the Wi-Fi® device to connect.
● When
PIN Setup
(PIN Setup) is selected: Enter the
displayed PIN code into the Wi-Fi® network device.
● When
Push Button Setup
(Push Button Setup) is
selected: Push the WPS button on the Wi-Fi® network
device.
ADDING A Wi-Fi® NETWORK
Available networks which are not displayed by searching can be
added.
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Wi-Fi
(Wi-Fi).
3.
→
Available Wi-Fi Networks
(Available Wi-Fi Networks)
4.
→ (Add)
5.
→
Wi-Fi Name (SSID)
(Wi-Fi Name (SSID))
6.
Enter the network name. →
OK
(OK)
7.
→
Security
(Security)
8.
Select the security type.
9.
→
Start Connection
(Start Connection)
● When a password is required, enter the password. →
OK
(OK)
OTHER SETTINGS
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Settings
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DELETING A Wi-Fi® NETWORK
1.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
2.
Select
Wi-Fi
(Wi-Fi).
3.
Select
Wi-Fi
(Wi-Fi) to turn the Wi-Fi® function o.
4.
→
Registered Wi-Fi Networks
(Registered Wi-Fi
Networks)
5.
→
Delete
(Delete)
6.
Select for the Wi-Fi® network you wish to delete. →
OK
(OK)
WARNING
l Use Wi-Fi® devices only when safe and legal to do so.
l This syst
em is tted with Wi-Fi® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-
pacemakers or implantable cardioverter debrillators should
maintain a reasonable distance between themselves and the
Wi-Fi® antennas. The radio waves may aect the operation of such
devices.
l Befor
e using Wi-Fi® devices, users of any electrical medical
device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac
resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter debrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the inuence of
radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected eects on the operation of
such medical devices.
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SUPPORTED Wi-Fi® NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS
The system can connect to a Wi-Fi® network that supports the
following standards.
● Communica
tion standards:
• 802.11b
• 802.11g
• 802.11n (2.4GHz)
● Secur
ity:
• WPA
TM
• WPA2
TM
NOTE
l WPA and WPA2 are registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
l When using a mobile router or tethering function of a smartphone,
you may wish to mind the upper limits of data usage. If exceeded,
additional communication cost may be charged.
UPDATING THE SYSTEM
Please ask your dealer to update the system software*
1
.
You may also update the system software via Wi-Fi®. The
update process involves downloading and installing a software
update*
2
. Note that system functionality will be restricted
during installation.
*
1
: Please check with your dealer for specic details on the update content.
*
2
: Depending on the software update content, your radio station presets and
volume settings may be reset by the update process.
NOTE
l Update using Wi-Fi® may not be available in some countries.
OTHER SETTINGS
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Settings
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DOWNLOAD UPDATE
1.
Press .
2.
Select
Settings
(Settings).
3.
→
General
(General)
4.
→
Clock
(Clock) →
Time Setting
(Time Setting)
5.
→
AUTO
(AUTO)*
1
or
Sync With Phone
(Sync With
Phone)*
2
6.
Connect to a Wi-Fi® network. (→P.54)
7.
Display the general settings screen. (→P.51)
8.
→
Software Update
(Software Update)
9.
→
Update
(Update)
10.
→ (Check for Updates)
●
Cancel
(Cancel): Select to stop checking for available
updates.
● If
(Automatically
Check for Updates) is on, updates will automatically be
checked for and, if available, a message will be displayed.
If a message is displayed, select
OK
(OK) and proceed
to the next step.
● If
(Automatically
Download Updates) is on, updates will automatically
be downloaded. After the download has completed,
a message will be displayed. Select
OK
(OK) to
start installation and proceed to STEP 3 in “UPDATE
INSTALLATION”. (→P.58)
11.
Select (Download Now) to begin
downloading the update (if available).
●
Cancel
(Cancel): Select to stop the update process.
● The do
wnload status progress is displayed in the
category area.
● If the update procedure fails, refer to the
“TROUBLESHOOTING” section. (→P.154)
*
1
: With SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security
*
2
: Without SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security
UPDATE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
l Park your vehicle in a safe place when installing the update.
l The f
ollowing system functions are restricted during the update
installation.
• It will not be possible to use general system functions.
• Only the rear view camera image will be displayed. Or the
image will disappear temporarily.
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1.
Download any available updates.
2.
Select (Install Now) to start installing the
update.
● Installation will take sev
eral minutes.
NOTE
l During software update installation, the screen may icker. However,
this is not a malfunction.
3.
When installation is complete, select
OK
(OK) on the
conrmation message.
● If the updat
e procedure fails, refer to the
“TROUBLESHOOTING” section. (→P.154)
4.
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and
exit the vehicle.
5.
Close the driver’s door and lock the doors, then move at
least 10 feet (3 m) away from the vehicle to prevent the key
from interfering.
6.
After at least 5 minutes have elapsed, start the engine
again.
● The new software will be applied.
SOUND SETTINGS
1.
Press .
2.
Select
Settings
(Settings).
3.
→
Sound
(Sound)
4.
Select the items to be set.
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OTHER SETTINGS
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Settings
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Sound Customization
(Sound Customization): Select
to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
Sound Restorer
(Sound Restorer): Select to turn the
sound restorer function on/o.
This function plays compressed audio with quality near
original sound by adding the complement signal of high
tone.
Virtual Bass
(Virtual Bass): Select to set the virtual bass
function.
This function corrects the bass sound by adding harmonic
sound.
Dynamic Beat Enhancer
(Dynamic Beat Enhancer):
Select to set the dynamic beat enhancer function.
This function expands the dynamic range lost in data
compression and creates a sharp beat sound.
Speed Volume Control
(Speed Volume Control):
Select to set the speed volume.
The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality
according to vehicle speed to compensate for increased
vehicle noise.
AUX Volume Gain
(AUX Volume Gain): Select to set
AUX volume gain.
Select to adjust the interrupt guidance volume.
Select to turn the tone sound on/o.
Select to adjust the tone sound volume.
Select to adjust the ringtone volume.
Select to adjust the volume of a received call.
Select to adjust the call volume.
Select to adjust the SMS/MMS ringtone volume.
Select to adjust the SMS/MMS read out volume.
Select to set the voice recognition prompts volume.
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RADIO SETTINGS
1.
Press .
2.
Select
Settings
(Settings).
3.
→
Radio
(Radio)
SETTING AM/FM RADIO
1.
Display the radio settings screen. (→P.61)
2.
Select
AM
(AM) or
FM
(FM).
3.
Select the desired item to be set.
Select to turn the HD Radio mode on/o.
Select to display the saved bookmark list. (→P.61)
*
Select to set seek sensitivity of AM band as
DX (Distance)
(DX (Distance)) or
LO (Local)
(LO
(Local)).
*: AM radio only
DISPLAYING THE BOOKMARK DETAILS
Cover art/track title/artist/album name are displayed for
bookmarked tracks.
A QR code containing the track title/artist/album name can be
displayed.
1.
Display the AM settings screen or FM settings screen.
(→P.61)
2.
Select
Saved Bookmarks
(Saved Bookmarks).
3.
Select the desired bookmark.
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DELETING THE BOOKMARK
1.
Display the AM settings screen or FM settings screen.
(→P.61)
2.
Select
Saved Bookmarks
(Saved Bookmarks).
3.
→
Edit
(Edit)
4.
Select for the bookmark you wish to delete. →
OK
(OK)
● Deleting the bookmar
k can also be deleted select to
from the bookmark details screen.
SETTING THE SiriusXM® Radio
1.
Display the radio settings screen. (→P.61)
2.
Select
SiriusXM
(SiriusXM).
3.
Select the desired item to be set.
When this function is on, channels registered as Smart
Favorites will be cached, and when the channel is changed,
the song on that channel can be listened to from the
beginning.
Select to enable/disable the search function for channels
registered to Smart Favorites.
Select to turn the “Sport Team Alert” on/o. (→P.113)
Select to set the parental control passcode and locked
channels. (→P.63, 63)
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SETTING THE PARENTAL CONTROL PASSCODE
1.
Display the SiriusXM settings screen. (→P.62)
2.
Select
Parental Control
(Parental Control).
3.
Select
OK
(OK) when the conrmation message appears.
4.
Enter the 4 digits passcode. →
OK
(OK)
ADDING THE LOCKED CHANNELS
1.
Display the SiriusXM settings screen. (→P.62)
2.
Select
Parental Control
(Parental Control).
3.
Enter the 4 digits passcode. →
OK
(OK)
4.
→
Channel Lockout Selection
(Channel Lockout
Selection)
● “Lock All M
ature Channels”: Select to lock all mature
channels.
● To add the locked channels, it is nec
essary to set the
“Lock All Mature Channels” to o.
5.
→ (Add)
6.
Select the desired channel to be set.
7.
→
BACK
(BACK)
CHANGING THE PARENTAL CONTROL PASSCODE
1.
Display the SiriusXM settings screen. (→P.62)
2.
Select
Parental Control
(Parental Control).
3.
Enter the 4 digits passcode. →
OK
(OK)
4.
→
Change Passcode
(Change Passcode)
5.
Enter the 4 digits current passcode. →
OK
(OK)
6.
Enter the 4 digits new passcode. →
OK
(OK)
DELETING THE LOCKED CHANNEL
1.
Display the SiriusXM settings screen. (→P.62)
2.
Select
Parental Control
(Parental Control).
3.
Enter the 4 digits passcode. →
OK
(OK)
4.
→
Channel Lockout Selection
(Channel Lockout
Selection)
● To delete the locked channels, it is necessary to set the
“Lock All Mature Channels” to o.
5.
→
Edit
(Edit)
6.
Select for the channel you wish to delete. →
OK
(OK)
7.
→
BACK
(BACK)
OTHER SETTINGS
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MEMO
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65
Phone
Phone Operation
66
Phone Screen
66
Some Basics
67
Registering/Connecting A Bluetooth Phone
68
Using The Phone Switch/Microphone
68
Voice Recognition System
69
About The Contacts In The Contact List
69
Calling On The Bluetooth Phone
70
By Recent Calls List
70
By Favorites List
71
By Keypad
72
By Contacts List
72
Receiving On The Bluetooth Phone
73
Incoming Calls
73
Talking On The Bluetooth Phone
74
Bluetooth Phone Message Function
75
Setting The Message
76
Receiving A Message
76
Checking Messages
77
Replying To A Message (Quick Reply)
78
Sending A New Short Message
78
Editing The Quick Reply Message
78
Deleting The Quick Reply Message
79
Adding The Quick Reply Message
79
Calling The Message Sender
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PHONE OPERATION (HANDS-FREE SYSTEM FOR CELLULAR PHONES)
PHONE SCREEN
The phone screen can be accessed with the following methods:
● Press
, and then select
Phone
(Phone).
● Press
.
Phone
operation
Registering a Bluetooth phone/device: →P.42
Calling on the Bluetooth phone: →P.70
Receiving on the Bluetooth phone: →P.73
Talking on the Bluetooth phone: →P.74
Message
function
Using the Bluetooth phone message function: →P.75
Setting up
a phone
Setting the Bluetooth phone/device: →P.45
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SOME BASICS
The hands-free system enables calls to be made and received
without having to take your hands o the steering wheel.
This system supports Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a wireless data
system that enables cellular phones to be used without being
connected by a cable or placed in a cradle.
The operating procedure of the phone is explained here.
WARNING
l While driving, do not use a cellular phone or connect the
Bluetooth phone.
l This sy
stem is tted with Bluetooth antennas. People with
implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter debrillators
should maintain a reasonable distance between themselves and
the Bluetooth antennas. The radio waves may aect the operation
of such devices.
l Before using Bluetooth phones, users of any electrical medical
device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac
resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter debrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the inuence of
radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected eects on the
operation of such medical devices.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your cellular phone in the vehicle. The temperature
inside may rise to a level that could damage the phone.
NOTE
l If your cellular phone does not support Bluetooth, this system cannot
function. Certain functions may not be available depending on the
type of cellular phone.
l In the f
ollowing conditions, the system may not function:
• The cellular phone is turned o.
• The current position is outside the communication area.
• The cellular phone is not connected.
• The cellular phone has a low battery.
l When using the
hands-free function and other Bluetooth functions
at the same time, the following problems may occur:
• The Bluetooth connection may be cut.
• Noise may be heard when playing back voice with the Bluetooth
function.
l The other par
ty’s voice will be heard from the front speakers. The
audio system will be muted during phone calls or when hands-free
voice commands are used.
l Talk alt
ernately with the other party on the phone. If both parties
speak at the same time, the other party may not hear what has been
said. (This is not a malfunction.)
l Keep call volume do
wn. Otherwise, the other party’s voice may
be audible outside the vehicle and voice echo may increase. When
talking on the phone, speak clearly towards the microphone.
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NOTE
l The other party may not hear you clearly when:
• Driving on an unpaved road. (Making excessive trac noise.)
• Driving at high speeds.
• Driving with a window open.
• When air from the ventilator blows directly toward the
microphone.
• The sound of the air conditioning fan is loud.
• There is a negative eect on sound quality due to the phone and/
or network being used.
REGISTERING/CONNECTING A Bluetooth
PHONE
To use the hands-free system for cellular phones, it is necessary
to register a cellular phone with the system. (→P.42)
Bluetooth PHONE CONDITION DISPLAY
The condition of the Bluetooth phone appears on the upper
right side of the screen. (→P.39)
USING THE PHONE SWITCH/MICROPHONE
XSteering switch
By pressing the phone switch, a call can be received or ended
without taking your hands o the steering wheel.
Volume control switch
● Pr
ess the “
” side to increase the volume.
● Press the “
” side to decrease the volume.
O hook switch
On hook switch
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XMicrophone
The microphone is used when talking on the phone.
VOICERECOGNITION SYSTEM
Press this switch to operate the voicerecognition system.
● The voice recognition system and its list of commands
can be operated. (→P.134)
ABOUT THE CONTACTS IN THE CONTACT LIST
● The following data is stored for every registered phone.
When another phone is connected, the following
registered data cannot be read:
• Contact data
• Call history data
• Favorites data
• All phone settings
NOTE
l When a phone’s registration is deleted, the above-mentioned data is
also deleted.
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CALLING ON THE Bluetooth PHONE
After a Bluetooth phone has been registered, a call can be made
using the hands-free system. There are several methods by
which a call can be made, as described below.
1.
Display the phone screen. (→P.66)
2.
Select the desired button to call from.
● By rec
ent calls list: →P.70
● Byfav
orites list: →P.71
● By keypad*: →
P.72
● By contacts list: →P.72
● By SMS/MMS: →
P.79
● By voic
erecognition system: →P.134
*: The operation cannot be performed while driving.
NOTE
l If Siri is activated on an iPhone which is connected to the system
via Bluetooth, an active call screen of the connected iPhone will be
displayed. The iPhone can be operated using Siri.
BY RECENT CALLS LIST
1.
Display the phone screen. (→P.66)
2.
Select
Recents
(Recents), and then select the desired
contact.
● The outgoing call scr
een is displayed.
Select to display all latest call history items.
Select to display missed calls.
Displays the call type icons.
: Missed call
: Incoming call
: Outgoing call
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NOTE
l When a phone number registered in the contact list is received, the
name is displayed.
l Int
ernational phone calls may not be made depending on the type of
cellular phone you have.
SORTING THE PHONEBOOK LIST
The order of the phonebook list can be sorted by rst name or
last name.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Phonebook/Recent Calls
(Phonebook/Recent
Calls).
3.
→
Sort Order
(Sort Order)
4.
Select the desired sorting criteria.
BY FAVORITES LIST
Calls can be made using registered contacts which can be
selected from a contact list.
For details on registering contacts:→P.72
Up to 15 contact lists can be registered in the favorites list.
1.
Display the phone screen. (→P.66)
2.
Select
Favorites
(Favorites), and then select the desired
contact.
3.
Select next to the desired number.
● The outgoing call screen is displayed.
NOTE
l This system’s favorites list and that of your Bluetooth phone are not
synchronized. This system does not currently support transfer of
favorites list data from the Bluetooth phone. To add the Bluetooth
phone’s favorites list to the system’s favorites list, you need to register
it through the system phonebook contacts list. (→P.72)
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DELETING ALL FAVORITES LIST
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Phonebook/Recent Calls
(Phonebook/Recent
Calls).
3.
→
Remove All Favorites
(Remove All Favorites) →
OK
(OK)
BY KEYPAD
1.
Display the phone screen. (→P.66)
2.
Select (Keypad).
3.
Enter the phone number. → (Call)
● The outgoing call screen is displayed.
NOTE
l Depending on the type of Bluetooth phone being connected, it may
be necessary to perform additional steps on the phone.
BY CONTACTS LIST
Calls can be made by using contact data which is downloaded
from the connected Bluetooth phone.
1.
Display thephone screen. (→P.66)
2.
Select (Phonebook), and then select the
desired contact.
● When
is selected, changes to (yellow).
• The number is registered in the favorites list. (→P.71)
● Each time the symbol is selected
, the symbol changes
between
and (yellow).
3.
Select next to the desired number.
● Numbers may include Home,
Work, Mobile and Other
as categories depending on the phonebook data of the
connected cellular phone.
● The outgoing call screen is displayed.
NOTE
l Up to 2000 contacts can be downloaded and displayed on the
phonebook screen. (Up to 5 phone numbers per contact will be
downloaded.)
l When “
Automatically Download Phonebook/Recent Calls” is set to on,
contacts is downloaded automatically. (→P.50)
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RECEIVING ON THE Bluetooth PHONE
INCOMING CALLS
When a call is received, the incoming call screen pops up with
sound.
1.
Select
Accept
(Accept) or press the switch on the
steering wheel to talk on the phone.
To refuse to receive the call: Select
Decline
(Decline) or press
the
switch on the steering wheel.
To adjust the volume of a received call: Turn the “
”
knob, or use the “ / ” switch on the steering wheel.
NOTE
l During international phone calls, the other party’s name or number
may not be displayed correctly depending on the type of cellular
phone you have.
l The ringtone volume can also be set from the sound settings screen.
(→P.59)
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TALKING ON THE Bluetooth PHONE
While talking on the phone, this screen is displayed. The
operations outlined below can be performed on this screen.
Select to mute your voice to the other party.
Select to enter the desired numbers/output tones.
Select to transfer the call. Select
Transfer
(Transfer)
to change from a hands-free call to a cellular phone call.
Select (Transfer Back) to change from
cellular phone call to hands-free call.
Select to hang up the phone.
NOTE
l Changing between cellular phone call and hands-free call can be
performed by operating the cellular phone directly.
l Transf
erring methods and operations will be dierent depending on
the type of cellular phone you have.
l For the opera
tion of the cellular phone, see the manual that comes
with it.
l Turn the “
” knob, or use the “ / ” switch on the
steering wheel to adjust the volume of the other party’s voice.
XIn the case of accepting an interrupt incoming call during
a call
The rst call is put on hold.
●
(Swap): Select to change parties.
● Each time
(Swap) or name area is selected, or
press the
switch on the steering wheel, the party
who is on hold will be switched.
XWhen using another function during a call
By pressing
, the active call screen will be minimized and
other functions can be used.
● When the activ
e call screen is minimized, only the call
ending operation can be performed.
● By pressing
, the active call screen will be
maximized.
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Bluetooth PHONE MESSAGE
FUNCTION
Received messages can be forwarded from the connected
Bluetooth phone, enabling checking and replying using the
system.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth phone connected, received
messages may not be transferred to the message inbox.
If the phone does not support the message function, this
function cannot be used.
Depending on the Bluetooth phone type, the screen display
may dier, and it may not be possible to use certain functions.
To use this function, it is necessary to set the phonebook
download function to on. (→P.50)
NOTE
l Depending on the model of your Bluetooth phone, the setting
of the connected phone may need to be changed. (ex: For iOS or
other models, the notication setting may need to be activated.) For
details, check the instructions for the connected Bluetooth phone.
1.
Display the phone screen. (→P.66)
2.
Select (Messages).
3.
Check that the message inbox screen is displayed.
●
: Unread message icon
● Receiving a message:
→P.76
● Checking messages: →P.77
● Replying to a message (quick r
eply): →P.78
● Sending a new short message: →P.78
● Calling the message sender: →P.79
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SETTING THE MESSAGE
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Message
(Message).
3.
Select the items to be set.
Select to set the incoming message notication pop-up on/
o.
Select to set automatically download messages on/o.
Select to edit quick reply messages. (→P.78)
RECEIVING A MESSAGE
When an SMS/MMS is received, the incoming message screen
pops up with sound and is ready to be operated on the screen.
1.
Select (Play).
● Select
(Ignore) to not open the message.
XIf there ar
e any unread messages
The following screen is displayed.
● (Inbox): Select to display the message inbox
screen.
●
(Ignore): Select to not open the message.
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2.
The following screen is displayed.
Select to have messages read out.
• Select
Stop
(Stop) to stop the message read out.
*
Select to reply the message. (→P.78)
Select to call the message sender.
Select to close this screen.
*: Depending on the Bluetooth phone that is connected to the audio system, this
function is not available.
NOTE
l Depending on the cellular phone used for receiving messages, or its
registration status with the system, some information may not be
displayed.
CHECKING MESSAGES
1.
Display the message inbox screen. (→P.75)
2.
Select the desired message from the list.
3.
Check the message. (→P.76)
NOTE
l Depending on the type of Bluetooth phone being connected, it may
be necessary to perform additional steps on the phone.
l Only receiv
ed messages on the connected Bluetooth phone can be
displayed.
l The te
xt of the message is not displayed while driving.
l Turn the “
” knob, or use the “ / ” switch on the
steering wheel to adjust the message readout volume.
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REPLYING TO A MESSAGE (QUICK REPLY)*
*: Depending on the Bluetooth phone that is connected to the audio system, this
function is not available.
1.
Display the message inbox screen. (→P.75)
2.
Select the desired message from the list.
3.
→ (Reply)
4.
Select the desired message.
5.
→
Send
(Send)
●
Change
(Change): Select to change the message.
●
Cancel
(Cancel): Select to cancel sending the message.
NOTE
l 10 messages have already been stored.
SENDING A NEW SHORT MESSAGE
1.
Display the favorites detail screen (→P.71), the recent
calls list screen (→P.70) or the contact detail screen
(→P.72).
2.
Select next to the desired number.
3.
Select the desired message.
4.
→
Send
(Send)
●
Change
(Change): Select to change the message.
●
Cancel
(Cancel): Select to cancel sending the message.
EDITING THE QUICK REPLY MESSAGE
XEditing the message in the phone settings screen
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Message
(Message).
3.
→
Quick Reply Messages
(Quick Reply Messages)
4.
→
Edit
(Edit)
5.
Select the desired message.
6.
Enter the message. →
OK
(OK)
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79
Phone
4
XEditing the message in the message screen
1.
Display the message inbox screen. (→P.75)
2.
Select the desired message from the list.
3.
→ (Reply)
4.
Select next to the desired message.
5.
Enter the message. →
OK
(OK)
DELETING THE QUICK REPLY MESSAGE
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Message
(Message).
3.
→
Quick Reply Messages
(Quick Reply Messages)
4.
→
Edit
(Edit)
5.
Select next to the desired message.
ADDING THE QUICK REPLY MESSAGE
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Message
(Message).
3.
→
Quick Reply Messages
(Quick Reply Messages)
4.
→ (Add)
5.
Enter the message. →
OK
(OK)
CALLING THE MESSAGE SENDER
Calls can be made to an SMS/MMS message sender’s phone
number.
1.
Display the message inbox screen. (→P.75)
2.
Select next to the desired sender.
● The outgoing call screen is displayed.
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81
Apps
Before Using Applications 82
Before Using Applications
82
Settings Required To Use Applications
83
About App-based Connected Content
83
Apple CarPlay
85
Apple CarPlay
85
Connecting The Apple CarPlay Device
85
Overview
85
Selecting Device To Connect To
Apple CarPlay
86
Deleting The Apple CarPlay Device
87
Android Auto
88
Android Auto
88
Connecting The Android Auto Device
88
Overview
88
Enabling Auto Show Of Android Auto Screen
89
Selecting Android Devices To Connect To
Android Auto
89
Deleting The Android Auto Device
90
SiriusXM Travel Link
91
SiriusXM Travel Link
91
Displaying Sports Information
91
Displaying Weather Information
92
Displaying Weather Alerts
93
Displaying Stocks Information
93
Displaying Fuel Information
94
Displaying Parking Information
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BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
Precautions to be aware of when using applications are shown
below.
In this chapter, iPhone or Android devices will be referred to as a
smartphone.
WARNING
l Do not connect or operate the smartphone while driving.
l Be sure to park the vehicle in a safe place before connecting or
operating the smartphone.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your smartphone in the vehicle. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the smartphone.
l Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the
smartphone while it is connected as this may damage the
smartphone or its terminal.
l If connecting your smartphone via USB, do not insert foreign
objects into the USB port as this may damage the smartphone or
its terminal.
NOTE
l Depending on the application, certain functions are not available
while driving for reasons of safety.
l In or
der to maximize signal reception, performance and precision of
the smartphone, please ensure the smartphone is placed as close to
the system as possible, while ensuring it is stowed and secure while
driving.
l When connecting your smartphone via USB, use the original cables
provided with your smartphone or equivalent third-party (certied)
cables.
l When theignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, the
battery of the connected smartphone is charged.
l If c
onnecting your smartphone via USB, smartphone may not be
recognized when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON”
position. In this case, remove the smartphone and reconnect it.
l The accuracy of the displayed information or the signal reception
performance depends on the smartphone or the connected device,
and its wireless connection.
l For oper
ating the smartphone, see the instruction manual that
comes with it.
l Follo
w the specic operation procedures for the smartphone
application.
l When c
onnecting the device via Bluetooth, the communication
speed may become slower than via USB.
l If the application is not running smoothly or is unstable, disconnect
and reconnect the smartphone via Bluetooth (→P.47) and/or USB
cable (→P.35). If the problem continues, reboot the smartphone.
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SETTINGS REQUIRED TO USE APPLICATIONS
In order to use an application on this system, the application
must be installed on your smartphone.
● Sear
ch and download the application from your
smartphone app.
• iPhone: App Store via iTunes
• Android device: Google Play Store
● Create an account and login to the application on the
smartphone.
NOTE
l Please use the latest version of the application.
l Apple CarPlay does not require an application to be installed. Refer
to “Apple CarPlay” for details on Apple CarPlay operation. (→P.85)
ABOUT APP-BASED CONNECTED CONTENT
Requirements for using the connected content services of the
application on this system.
● The la
test version of the system is compatible with
connected content application(s) for the smartphones,
and is downloaded to your smartphone.
● A current account with a wireless content service
provider.
● A smartphone data plan: If the data plan for your
smartphone does not provide for unlimited data usage,
additional charges from your carrier may apply for
accessing app-based connected content via 3G, 4G,
Wi-Fi®, or 4G LTE wireless networks.
● Connection to the internet via 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi®, or 4G LTE
networks.
NOTE
l Changes to product specications may result in dierences between
the content of the manual and features of the product.
l Be careful not to exceed the data usage limits for your smartphone.
Doing so will result in additional data usage charges from your
phone carrier.
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NOTE
l Limitations:
• Access to app-based connected content will depend on the
availability of wireless cellular and/or Wi-Fi® network coverage
for the purpose of allowing your smartphone to connect to the
internet.
• Service availability may be geographically limited by region.
Consult the wireless connected content service provider for
additional information.
• Ability of this product to access connected content is subject
to change without notice and could be aected by any of the
following: compatibility issues with future rmware versions of
the smartphone; compatibility issues with future versions of the
connected content application(s) for the smartphone; changes
to or discontinuation of the connected content application(s) or
service by its provider.
l Since some applications use signals from GPS satellites and wireless
communication lines, they may not work properly in the following
locations.
• In tunnels
• In underground parking lots
• Outside wireless communication range, such as some countryside
areas
• Where the wireless communication network is congested, or
where communications are restricted
l Depending on the circumstances and environment, the signal may
be weak or not be received. In such cases, an error may occur.
NOTE
l Communication and phone call charges for smartphones should be
paid by the wireless subscriber.
l If y
ou lose the data in a smartphone or other device while using it
with the system, no compensation will be given for the lost data.
l SUBARU C
ORPORATION does not guarantee content provided by the
application.
l The application may not work due to factors on smartphones,
smartphone applications or stations. SUBARU CORPORATION accepts
no responsibility for this.
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Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay can be used to view Apple Maps, play music, and
place calls by connecting an Apple CarPlay device to the system.
Supported applications can also be run.
● For
details on the services or the operations, check the
Apple CarPlay site
(https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/).
To use the Apple CarPlay application, connect an Apple
CarPlay device to the USB port.
When using the application, read the precautions indicated in
“BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS”. (→P.82)
NOTE
l Use an undamaged genuine USB cable when using this function.
l Enable Apple CarPlay in the Apple CarPlay device’s restriction
settings before using this function.
CONNECTING THE Apple CarPlay DEVICE
1.
Connect an Apple CarPlay device to the USB port. (→P.35)
2.
Check the conrmation message, and then select
Yes
(Yes).
● The Apple CarPlay screen will be displayed.
● If
No
(No) is selected, Apple CarPlay will not start,
and the device will be recognized as an iPod/iPhone.
(→P.117)
● If “Don’t show again.” is selected, the conrmation
message will not be displayed again.
If the connected device cannot be used as an Apple
CarPlay device, change the Apple CarPlay device
connection settings. (→P.86)
OVERVIEW
Select
Apple CarPlay
(Apple CarPlay) on the home screen or
the apps screen (→P.16, 17) to display the Apple CarPlay
screen.
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XControl screen*
*: The displayed screen will dier depending on the connected Apple CarPlay
device.
Displays the application buttons.
Select to start the application.
Select to change the home screen of Apple CarPlay.
ABOUT THE SUPPORTED DEVICES
This system compatible with iOS 13.2 or later are supported.
SELECTING DEVICE TO CONNECT TO Apple
CarPlay
Whether a registered device connects as an Apple CarPlay
device or an iPod/iPhone can be set.
This setting can be changed only if “Don’t show again.” was
selected on the conrmation message displayed when an Apple
CarPlay device was connected.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Apple CarPlay
(Apple CarPlay).
3.
→
Device List
(Device List)
4.
→
Edit
(Edit)
5.
Select for the desired Apple CarPlay device.
6.
→
OK
(OK)
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DELETING THE Apple CarPlay DEVICE
This setting can be changed only if “Don’t show again.” was
selected on the conrmation message displayed when an Apple
CarPlay device was connected.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Apple CarPlay
(Apple CarPlay).
3.
→
Device List
(Device List)
4.
→
Edit
(Edit)
5.
Select next to the desired device name.
6.
→
Yes
(Yes)
7.
→
OK
(OK)
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Android Auto
Android Auto
Android Auto can be used to view Google Maps, play music, and
place calls by connecting your Android device to the system,
using USB cable and Bluetooth. Supported applications can also
be run.
● For details on the services or the operations, check the
Android Auto site (https://www.android.com/auto/) and
(https://support.google.com/androidauto/).
To use the Android Auto application, connect your Android
device to the USB port.
When using the application, read the precautions indicated in
“BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS”. (→P.82)
NOTE
l Use an undamaged genuine USB cable when using this function.
l To use this function, check to make sure that your Android device is
set to accept connection with a new vehicle.
l Depending on the model
, the talkback volume of the voice
recognition function of Android Auto may dier from the volume
setting of other functions. Set the volume to a level that is easy to
hear.
CONNECTING THE Android Auto DEVICE
1.
Connect an Android Auto device to the USB port. (→P.35)
2.
Check the conrmation message, and then select
Yes
(Yes).
● The Android Auto screen will be displayed.
● If
No
(No) is selected, Android Auto will not start.
● If
“Don’t show again.” is selected, the conrmation
message will not be displayed again.
If the connected device cannot be used as an Android
Auto device, change the Android Auto device connection
settings. (→P.89)
OVERVIEW
Select
Android Auto
(Android Auto) on the home screen or
the apps screen (→P.16, 17) to display the Android Auto
screen.
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XControl screen*
*: The displayed screen will dier depending on the connected Android Auto
device.
Displays the application buttons.
Select to start the application.
ABOUT THE SUPPORTED DEVICES
This system compatible with Android 8.1 or later are supported.
ENABLING AUTO SHOW OF Android Auto
SCREEN
Automatic display of the Android Auto screen when an Android
device is connected to the system via USB, can be enabled/
disabled.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Android Auto
(Android Auto).
3.
Turn “Auto Show Connected Device” on.
SELECTING Android DEVICES TO CONNECT TO
Android Auto
Whether a registered Android device connects as an Android
Auto device or a USB memory device can be set.
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Android Auto
(Android Auto).
3.
→
Device List
(Device List)
4.
→
Edit
(Edit)
5.
Select for the desired Android device.
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DELETING THE Android Auto DEVICE
1.
Display the phone settings screen. (→P.45)
2.
Select
Android Auto
(Android Auto).
3.
→
Device List
(Device List)
4.
→
Edit
(Edit)
5.
Select next to the desired device name.
6.
→
Yes
(Yes)
7.
→
OK
(OK)
Android Auto
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SiriusXM Travel Link
SiriusXM Travel Link*
*: SiriusXM U.S. satellite and data services are available only in the 48 contiguous
USA and DC. SiriusXM satellite service is also available in Canada;
see www.siriusxm.ca.
Data service information, which is comprised of sports
information, weather information, stock information, parking
information and fuel information, can be received via the
SiriusXM® Radio.
To receive the data service information in the vehicle, a
subscription to the SiriusXM® Radio Service is necessary
following a free trial. (→P.108)
Content that uses the SiriusXM® Radio Service is reset
when personal information is initialized by selecting
Factory Data Reset
(Factory Data Reset) at the “GENERAL
SETTINGS SCREEN”. (→P.51)
NOTE
l Information available on the SiriusXM Travel Link services can be
registered, within limited numbers.
DISPLAYING SPORTS INFORMATION
Sports information such as games and results, the status of
games still in progress, and future game schedules can be
displayed.
1.
Select
Travel Link
(Travel Link) on the Apps screen.
(→P.23)
2.
→
Sports
(Sports)
3.
Check that sports information is displayed.
Select to display the favorite teams information.
Favorite Team
(Favorite Team): Select to register, edit
or select your favorite team.
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Select to display all information for a selected sport.
Headlines
(Headlines): Select to display the headlines.
Change Sport
(Change Sport): Select to change the
sport.
Select to change the displayed information.
Select to listen to a broadcast.
DISPLAYING WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather forecasts, forecast temperature or highest/lowest
temperature, and the chances of precipitation, etc. can be
displayed in weather information.
1.
Select
Travel Link
(Travel Link) on the Apps screen.
(→P.23)
2.
→
Weather
(Weather)
3.
Check that weather information is displayed.
Select to switch the timing of the displayed forecast.
Select to change the region which information will be
displayed. The region can be selected from registered
favorites or a full list of regions.
Select to add the currently displayed location as a favorite.
Weather information is displayed.
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DISPLAYING WEATHER ALERTS
Weather alerts can be displayed.
1.
Select
Travel Link
(Travel Link) on the Apps screen.
(→P.23)
2.
→
Weather Alerts
(Weather Alerts)
3.
Check that weather alerts are displayed.
Select to sort weather alerts by priority.
Select to sort weather alerts by distance.
Select to add the favorite regions list.
Select to change the region which information will be
displayed. The region can be selected from registered
favorites or a full list of regions.
Select to set the alert types, zone and notications.
Weather alerts are displayed.
DISPLAYING STOCKS INFORMATION
Company names, stock prices, and price uctuations can be
displayed in stock information. Fluctuations greater than zero
are displayed with green arrows, and uctuations less than zero
are displayed with red arrows.
1.
Select
Travel Link
(Travel Link) on the Apps screen.
(→P.23)
2.
→
Stocks
(Stocks)
3.
Check that stock information is displayed.
Select to add stocks.
Select to delete stocks.
Stock information is displayed.
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DISPLAYING FUEL INFORMATION
Gas station information can be displayed. When Bluetooth
is enabled on your cellular phone, calls can be placed if
the displayed information screen contains phone number
information.
1.
Select
Travel Link
(Travel Link) on the Apps screen.
(→P.23)
2.
→
Fuel Prices
(Fuel Prices)
3.
Check that fuel information is displayed.
*
Select to sort the display order of gas stations by price.
Select to sort the display order of gas stations by brand.
Select to change the location for which fuel information is
displayed.
Select to set the fuel type.
Select to change the country which information will be
displayed.
Select to display the favorite gas stations list.
Select to display information about a gas station and be
able to add it to favorites.
*: Not available when “US & CAN” is selected for countries for which information
is displayed
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DISPLAYING PARKING INFORMATION
Parking information can be displayed. When Bluetooth is
enabled on your cellular phone, calls can be placed if the
displayed information screen contains phone number
information.
1.
Select
Travel Link
(Travel Link) on the Apps screen.
(→P.23)
2.
→
Parking
(Parking)
3.
Check that parking information is displayed.
Select to sort parking lots by price per hour.
Select to sort parking lots by price per day.
Select to change the region which information will be
displayed.
Select to display the favorite parking lots list.
Select to display information about a parking lot and be
able to add it to favorites.
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MEMO
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Audio
Basic Operation
98
Some Basics
98
Turning The System On And O
98
Selecting An Audio Source
99
Sound Settings
99
Voice Recognition System
101
Radio Operation
102
AM/FM Radio
102
Overview
102
Registering A Station As A Preset
104
Selecting A Station From The List
104
Radio Broadcast Data System
104
Available HD Radio
TM
Technology
105
Caching Radio Programs
106
SiriusXM® Radio
107
Overview
107
How To Subscribe To SiriusXM® Radio
108
Displaying The Radio ID
111
Presetting A Channel
111
Caching Radio Programs
111
Selecting A Channel From The List
112
Setting Teams For Notications
113
Setting TuneMix Channels
114
Media Operation
115
USB Memory
115
Overview
115
iPod/iPhone
117
Connecting The iPod/iPhone
117
Overview
117
Bluetooth Audio
119
Overview
119
Connecting A Bluetooth Device
122
AUX
123
Overview
123
Android Auto
124
Connecting An Android Auto Device
124
Overview
124
Audio Remote Controls
126
Steering Wheel Controls
126
Tips For Operating The Audio System
128
Operating Information
128
Radio
128
USB Memory Device
130
iPod/iPhone
130
File Information
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BASIC OPERATION
SOME BASICS
This section describes some of the basic features of the audio
system. Some information may not pertain to your system.
Your audio system works when theignition switch is turned to
the “ACC” or “ON” position.
CAUTION
l To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the
audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
“ ” knob: Press and hold until a message is displayed,
and then select
OK
(OK) or wait a few seconds for the audio
system to turn o. Press and hold to turn the system on again.
The system will turn on with the last audio source used. Turn this
knob to adjust the volume. Press to mute the audio system.
● By pressing
, the radio screen is displayed.
● By
pressing
, and then selecting (Media), the
media screen is displayed.
NOTE
l The audio system will remain o if you change the position of the
ignition switch from “LOCK”/“OFF” to “ACC”/“ON” while the audio
system is o. If you had set the volume to mute, the audio system will
remain mute and the track will start playing from where it was last
stopped.
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SELECTING AN AUDIO SOURCE
XRadio screen
1.
Press .
2.
Select the desired radio mode.
● Each time is pressed, the radio modes can also be
changed.
XMedia screen
1.
Press .
2.
Select (Media).
3.
Select the desired audio source.
SOUND SETTINGS
DISPLAYING THE SOUND CUSTOMIZATION SCREEN
1.
Press .
2.
Select
Settings
(Settings).
3.
→
Sound
(Sound)
4.
→
Audio
(Audio)
5.
→
Sound Customization
(Sound Customization)
EQUALIZER SETTINGS
How good an audio program sounds is largely determined by
the mix of the treble, mid and bass levels. In fact, dierent kinds
of music and vocal programs usually sound better with dierent
mixes of treble, mid and bass.
1.
Display the “Sound Customization” screen. (→P.99)
2.
Select
Equalizer
(Equalizer).
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3.
Set the desired item.
Select the sliders to adjust low-pitched tones.
Select the sliders to adjust mid-pitched tones.
Select the sliders to adjust high-pitched tones.
Select to reset all setup items.
BALANCE/FADER SETTINGS
A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the
front and rear sound levels is also important.
Keep in mind that when listening to a stereo recording or
broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the
volume of 1 group of sounds while decreasing the volume of
another.
1.
Display the “Sound Customization” screen. (→P.99)
2.
Select
Balance/Fader
(Balance/Fader).
3.
Adjust to the desired position.
Select the icon to adjust sound balance.
Select to reset the adjusted position.
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VOCAL IMAGE CONTROL SETTINGS
Extract only vocal sound from whole sound and adjust volume
balance of it.
1.
Display the “Sound Customization” screen. (→P.99)
2.
Select
Vocal Image Control
(Vocal Image Control).
3.
Adjust to the desired position.
Select the icon to adjust vocal image control.
Select to set the virtual stage enhancer function.
This function adjusts the sounds to the high realistic
surround sound by enhancing the vocals. When this setting
is on, the front and rear setting of “Vocal Image Control”
cannot be set.
Select to reset the vocal image control settings.
VOICERECOGNITION SYSTEM
1.
Press this switch to operate the voicerecognition system.
● The voice recognition system and its list of commands
can be operated. (→P.134)
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RADIO OPERATION
AM/FM RADIO
OVERVIEW
The FM/AM radio operation screen can be accessedby selecting
FM
(FM) or
AM
(AM) on the radio control screen. (→P.99)
XControl panel
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the audio system.
Press and hold to turn the audio system o, and press and
hold to turn it on again.
Turn to step up/down frequencies.
Press and hold to display the sound customization screen.
(→P.99)
Press to seek up/down available stations/channels.
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XControl screen
Select to change radio modes.
Press and hold to save a specic song to your Bookmark List.
(→P.61)
Select to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
*
Select to change multicast channels available. (→P.105)
Select to step up/down frequencies.
Select and hold to seek frequencies.
Select to scan for receivable stations/channels.
The scan will continue until selected again.
Select to turn HD Radio mode on/o.
Select to display the cache radio operation buttons.
(→P.106)
Select to display a list of receivable stations. (→P.104)
Select to scroll the list of preset buttons.
Select to tune to preset stations/channels.
The preset station list can be scrolled by swiping the list.
*: FM Radio only
NOTE
l The radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo
broadcast is received.
l When the HD Radio mode is on, the radio automatically tunes to an
HD Radio signal in AM or FM where available.
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REGISTERING A STATION AS A PRESET
Multiple stations can be registered as presets.
1.
Tune to the desired station.
2.
Selectand hold one of the desired preset station buttons.
● To change the preset station to a dierent one, follow the
same procedure.
SELECTING A STATION FROM THE LIST
A station list can be displayed.
1.
Select
Station List
(Station List).
●
Update
(Update): Select to update the station list.
XFM R
adio only
2.
Select the desired list.
●
All
(All): Select to display all stations.
●
Genres
(Genres): Select to display categories.
3.
Select the desired station.
RADIO BROADCAST DATA SYSTEM
This audio system is equipped with Radio Broadcast Data
Systems (RBDS).
RBDS mode allows text messages to be received from radio
stations that utilize RBDS transmitters.
RBDS features are available only when listening to an FM station
that broadcasts RBDS information.
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AVAILABLE HDRadio™ TECHNOLOGY
HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digital Corporation, a subsidiary of
Xperi Inc., U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents see
https://xperi.com/hd-radio-patents/. Xperi, HD Radio, HD,
and ’ARC’ logos and their respective logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Xperi Inc. and its subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries.
MULTICAST
On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have additional
programs on one FM station.
1.
Select .
● Each time
is selected, the channel can be changed.
● Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables local
radio stations to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM sounds
like today's FM and FM sounds like a CD.
● Program Info: Presents song title, artist name, station IDs, and
other relevant data streams.
● FM stations can provide additional digital-only audio
programming on HD2/HD3 Channels.
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NOTE
l HD Radio™ stations can be preset.
l An orange
will be displayed on the screen when in digital. The
will rst appear in a gray color indicating the digital station is
being acquired. Once the digital signal is acquired, the logo will
change to a bright orange color.
l The song title and artist name will appear on the screen when
available by the radio station. The radio station can send album
pictures when available.
l As a user wor
ks through the analog radio stations, (where applicable)
the radio receiver will automatically tune from an analog signal to a
digital signal within 5 seconds.
● Visual information related to content being played on your
HD Radio receiver, such as Album Art, historical photographs,
still art from live broadcasts, among other related content.
CACHING RADIO PROGRAMS
A radio program can be cached and played back in a time-
shifted manner.
AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK OF THE CACHE
If the radio broadcast is interrupted by another audio output,
such as an incoming phone call, the system will automatically
cache the interrupted portion. To manually operate the cache
operation: (→P.107)
NOTE
l The system can store up to 30 minutes. Cached data will be erased
when the radio mode or station is changed or when the audio
system is turned o.
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PLAYING BACK THE CACHE MANUALLY
The broadcast cached in the program cache can be played back
manually.
1.
Select (Replay). (→P.102)
2.
Select the desired cache radio operation button.
Shows the current playback location.
The playback location can be changed by dragging the
sliders.
Select to display the preset stations/channels. (→P.102)
Select: Skips forward5 seconds.
Select and hold: Fast forwards continuously.
Pauses or plays the radio broadcast.
Select: Skips backward5 seconds.
Select and hold: Fast rewinds continuously.
NOTE
l The time displayed on the bar scale may dier from the actual time.
SiriusXM® Radio
OVERVIEW
The SiriusXM® control screen can be accessed by selecting
SiriusXM
(SiriusXM) on the radio control screen. (→P.99)
XControl panel
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the audio system.
Press and hold to turn the audio system o, and press and
hold to turn it on again.
Turn to step up/down channels.
Press and hold to display the sound customization screen.
(→P.99)
Press to seek up/down available channels.
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XControl screen
Select to change radio modes.
Select to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
Select to display the channel information.
Select to step up/down channels.
Scan
(Scan): Select to search subscribed channels.
Tune Scan
(Tune Scan): Select to search channels
registered to Smart Favorites.
This function can be enabled/disabled by the Tune Scan
setting on the SiriusXM settings screen. (→P.62)
Select to search channels by entering the channel number.
Select to display the cache radio operation buttons.
(→P.111)
Select to search channels. (→P.112)
Select to scroll the list of preset buttons.
Select to tune to preset stations/channels.
The preset station list can be scrolled by swiping the list.
: Indicates a channel which has been registered as a
Smart Favorite.
Up to 10 channels can be registered as Smart Favorites, in
the order they are registered as a preset.
NOTE
l Tune Scan is not designed for short tracks.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO SiriusXM® Radio
To listen to a SiriusXM broadcast in the vehicle, a subscription to
SiriusXM service is necessary following a free trial.
A SiriusXM® Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive
broadcasts provided under a separate subscription.
The SXM service is only available in the U.S. and Canada.
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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
SiriusXM audio services require a subscription sold separately, or
as a package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Subscription Details: Your SiriusXM service will automatically
stop at the end of your trial unless you decide to purchase
another subscription. If you decide to continue service, the
paid subscription plan you choose will automatically renew
thereafter, and you will be charged the rate in eect at that time
and according to your chosen payment method. Fees and taxes
may apply. All fees and programming are subject to change.
● For c
omplete information on subscription rates, to review
the SiriusXM Customer Agreement, or to subscribe to
SiriusXM Radio please refer to the following:
XU.S.A.
Ref
er to www.siriusxm.com or call
To Subscribe: 1-877-447-0011.
To Cancel: 1-866-635-2349.
XCanada
Ref
er to www.siriusxm.ca or call
To Subscribe/Cancel: 1-877-209-0079.
WARNING
l Explicit Language Notice — Channels with frequent explicit
language are indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name.
Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM® Radio receivers by
notifyingSiriusXM at;
U.S.A. Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com or calling
1-877-447-0011
Canadian Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca or calling
1-877-209-0079
CAUTION
l It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology
or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the
SiriusXM® Radio Services or that support theSiriusXM website, the
Streaming Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE®
voice compression software included in this product is protected
by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights,
and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
l Note: this applies to SiriusXM® Radio receivers only and not
SiriusXM Ready devices.
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NOTE
l SiriusXM® Radio Services — Descriptions
ABOUT
SiriusXM Services
Most in-car trials today include SiriusXM’s best package — All Access.
It includes every channel available on your radio, plus streaming.
SiriusXM All Access
With the SiriusXM All Access package, you can enjoy over 150
channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news, talk,
comedy, entertainment and more inside your vehicle. Plus, streaming
is included so you can listen 200+ channels online, on the app, and at
home on a wide variety of connected devices, plus over 5,000 hours
of On Demand shows, performances and interviews.
Did you know? SiriusXM also delivers a wide variety of services to
certain vehicles’ entertainment and navigation systems such as
Trac, Weather, Sports Scores, Movie Listings, Fuel Prices, Stock
Prices and more. For a list of available features in your vehicle, visit
siriusxm.com/infotainment and get the most out of your driving
experience.
NOTE
RADIO OPERATION
Look for the Sirius, XM, SXM, Band, SAT, AUX, Radio or Source button
and you’re in.
If you can’t hear us, it’s easy to get started:
• Locate your Radio ID/ESN by turning to Channel 0. If you don’t see
your number there, go to Siriusxm.com/activationhelp to nd it.
• Visit siriusxm.com/refresh or call 1-855-MYREFRESH (697-3373) to
send a refresh signal to your radio.
Canadian Customers:
• Locate your Radio ID/ESN by turning to Channel 0.
• Visit siriusxm.ca/refresh to send a refresh signal to your radio or
call 1-888-539-7474 for service.
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DISPLAYING THE RADIO ID
Each SiriusXM tuner is identied with a unique radio ID which
is 8 alphanumeric characters. The radio ID is required when
activating SiriusXM Satellite Services or when reporting a
problem.
The radio ID can be checked by tuning to channel “000”.
PRESETTING A CHANNEL
Multiple stations can be registered as presets.
1.
Tune to the desired channel.
2.
Select and hold one of the desired preset station buttons.
● To change the preset station to a dierent one, follow the
same procedure.
CACHING RADIO PROGRAMS
A radio program can be cached and played back in a time-
shifted manner.
The program that is currently being listened to can be cached.
PLAYING BACK THE CACHE
The broadcast cached in theprogram cache can be played back.
1.
Select (Replay). (→P.107)
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2.
Select the desired cache radio operation button.
Shows the current playback location.
The playback location can be changed by dragging the
sliders.
Select to display the preset stations/channels. (→P.107)
Select: Access the desired program. Skips forward through
program.
Select and hold: Fast forwards continuously.
Pauses or playsthe radio broadcast.
Select: Access the desired program. Skips back through
program.
Select and hold: Fast rewinds continuously.
NOTE
l The time displayed on the bar scale may dier from the actual time.
SELECTING A CHANNEL FROM THE LIST
1.
Select (Browse).
2.
Select the desired list, and then select the desired channel.
Select to display the all channels list.
Select to display categories channel list. (→P.112)
Select to set teams for notifying the user of games starting
and SportsFlash. (→P.113)
Select to display the TuneMix channel. (→P.114)
SELECTING FROM CATEGORIES CHANNEL LIST
1.
Select (Categories).
2.
Select the desired genre.
3.
Select the desired channel.
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SETTING TEAMS FOR NOTIFICATIONS
By registering teams, a pop-up screen appears notifying
listeners of information on the game progress and so on. You
can return to the original point in the regular broadcast by
exiting the pop-up screen.
To use this function, turn “Sport Team Alert” on in SiriusXM
settings screen. (→P.62)
ADDING TEAMS
1.
Select (Browse).
2.
→ (Favorite Teams)
3.
→ (Add)
4.
Select the desired league.
5.
Select the desired team.
EDITING THE LIST
1.
Select (Favorite Teams).
2.
→
Edit
(Edit)
3.
Select for the item you wish to delete.
4.
→
OK
(OK)
SETTING POP-UP ALERTS
Pop-up alerts can be set to display on the screen.
1.
Select (Favorite Teams).
2.
Select for the desired team.
3.
Select the desired item to be set.
4.
→
Save
(Save)
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SETTING TUNEMIX CHANNELS
If multiple channels for which TuneMix is possible have been
registered as TuneMix channels, songs from these channels can
be listened to randomly.
REGISTERING CHANNELS
1.
Select (Browse).
2.
→
TuneMix
(TuneMix)
3.
→ (Add)
4.
Select the desired channels.
LISTENING TO TUNEMIXED CHANNELS
1.
Select the desired items on the “TuneMix” screen.
EDITING THE TUNEMIX
1.
Select
Edit
(Edit) on the “TuneMix” screen.
2.
Select the desired item to be set.
●
: Select to delete the item.
3.
→
OK
(OK)
4.
Select the desired channels.
NOTE
l The TuneMix name cannot be changed.
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MEDIA OPERATION
USB MEMORY
Audio les on a USB memory device can be played back.
OVERVIEW
The USB Audio playback screen can be accessed with the
following methods:
● Connec
t a USB memory device. (→P.35)
● Selec
t
USB
(USB) on the media control screen.
(→P.99)
NOTE
l Compatible USB memory device: →P.130
XControl panel
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the audio system.
Press and hold to turn the audio system o, and press and
hold to turn it on again.
Turn to change the track.
Press and hold to display the sound customization screen.
(→P.99)
Press to change a track.
Press and hold to fast forward/rewind.
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XControl screen
Select to switch between other media sources.
Displays cover art.
Select to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
Shows progress.
The playback location can be changed by dragging the
sliders.
Select to change the track.
Select and hold to fast forward/rewind.
Select to pause/play.
Select to display the track search screen.
Playback categories, such as by
Artists
(Artists) or
Albums
(Albums), can be selected.
Changes between repeat all tracks* → repeat current
album/folder → repeat current track → cancel repeat each
time this button is selected.
Select to enable/disable random playback for the tracks
currently playing from the USB memory device.
*: Operable when
Folders
(Folders) is selected from (Browse)
WARNING
l Do not operate the player’s controls or connect the USB memory
device while driving.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the portable player.
l Do not push down on or apply unnec
essary pressure to the
portable player while it is connected as this may damage the
portable player or its terminal.
l Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the
portable player or its terminal.
NOTE
l Depending on the device or music le being played, the cover art
may not be displayed.
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iPod/iPhone
When an iPod/iPhone is connected, you can play iPod/iPhone
music les. On this unit, you can perform operations such as
selecting a le from a list or changing to the random playback
mode.
CONNECTING THE iPod/iPhone
1.
Connect an iPod/iPhone to the USB port. (→P.35)
2.
Check the conrmation message, and then select
No
(No).
● If
“Don’t show again.” is selected, the conrmation
message will not be displayed again.
If the connected iPhone is recognized as an Apple
CarPlay device, select the device from the Apple CarPlay
device list to remove the check mark. (→P.86)
NOTE
l Compatible iPod/iPhone: →P.130
OVERVIEW
Select
iPod/iPhone
(iPod/iPhone) on the media control
screen. (→P.99)
XCon
trol panel
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the audio system.
Press and hold to turn the audio system o, and press and
hold to turn it on again.
Turn to change the track.
Press and hold to display the sound customization screen.
(→P.99)
Press to change a track.
Press and hold to fast forward/rewind.
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XControl screen (When not connected as an Apple CarPlay
device
)
XControl screen (When connected as an Apple CarPlay
device)
Select to switch between other media sources.
Displays cover art.
Select to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
Shows progress.
When not connected as an Apple CarPlay device:
The playback location can be changed by dragging the
sliders.
Select to change the track.
Select and hold to fast forward/rewind.
Select to pause/play.
Select to display the track search screen.
Playback categories, such as by
Artists
(Artists) or
Albums
(Albums), can be selected.
Changes between repeat current album → repeat current
track → cancel repeat each time this button is selected.
Select to enable/disable random playback for the tracks
currently playing on the iPod/iPhone.
*
Select to fast forward the current content item in xed
intervals.
*
Select to rewind the current content item in xed intervals.
*: Display when playing Audiobooks or Podcasts
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WARNING
l Do not operate the player’s controls or connect the iPod/iPhone
while driving.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the portable player.
l Do not push do
wn on or apply unnecessary pressure to the
portable player while it is connected as this may damage the
portable player or its terminal.
l Do not inser
t foreign objects into the port as this may damage the
portable player or its terminal.
NOTE
l When an iPod/iPhone is connected using an undamaged genuine
iPod/iPhone cable, battery of the iPod/iPhone will be charged.
l When playing music on an iPod/iPhone, operate connect it to
the system using an undamaged genuine iPod/iPhone cable and
operate the iPod/iPhone from the system. Certain functions may
not be available if connected using other methods. Furthermore,
depending on the connected iPod/iPhone, certain functions may not
be available.
l Depending on the iPod/iPhone or music le being played, the cover
art may not be displayed.
l When an iPod/iPhone is connected and the audio source is changed
to iPod/iPhone mode, the iPod/iPhone will resume playing from the
same point it was last used.
l Tracks selected by operating a connected iPod/iPhone may not be
recognized or displayed properly.
Bluetooth AUDIO
The Bluetooth audio system enables users to play music les
stored on Bluetooth devices through the vehicle speakers via
wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth, a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audio music without cables. If your
device does not support Bluetooth, the Bluetooth audio system
will not function.
OVERVIEW
The Bluetooth audio control screen can be accessedby selecting
Bluetooth
(Bluetooth) on the media control screen. (→P.99)
Depending on the type of portable player connected, some
functions may not be available and/or the screen may look
dierently than shown in this manual.
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XControl panel
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the audio system.
Press and hold to turn the audio system o, and press and
hold to turn it on again.
Turn to change the track.
Press and hold to display the sound customization screen.
(→P.99)
Press to change a track.
Press and hold to fast forward/rewind.
XControl screen
Select to switch between other media sources.
Displays cover art.
Select to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
Shows progress.
Select to display the“Manage Devices” screen. (→P.122)
Select to change the track.
Select and hold to fast forward/rewind.
Select to pause/play.
Select to display the track search screen.
Playback categories, such as by
Artists
(Artists) or
Albums
(Albums), can be selected.
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Changes between repeat current album/folder → repeat
current track → cancel repeat each time this button is
selected.
Select to enable/disable random playback for the tracks
currently playing on the Bluetooth device.
WARNING
l Do not operate the player’s controls or connect to the Bluetooth
audio system while driving.
l This sy
stem is tted with Bluetooth antennas. People with
implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter debrillators
should maintain a reasonable distance between themselves and
the Bluetooth antennas. The radio waves may aect the operation
of such devices.
l Before using Bluetooth devices, users of any electrical medical
device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac
resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter debrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the inuence of
radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected eects on the
operation of such medical devices.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the portable player.
NOTE
l Depending on the Bluetooth device that is connected to the system,
the music may start playing when selecting while it is paused.
Conversely, the music may pause when selecting while it is
playing.
l In the f
ollowing conditions, the system may not function:
• The Bluetooth device is turned o.
• The Bluetooth device is not connected.
• The Bluetooth device has a low battery.
l It ma
y take time to connect the phone when Bluetooth audio is
being played.
l For operating the portable player, see the instruction manual that
comes with it.
l If the Bluetooth device is disconnected due to poor reception from
the Bluetooth network when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “ON” position, the system will automatically reconnect to the
portable player.
l If the Bluetooth device is disconnected on purpose, such as it was
turned o, this does not happen. Reconnect the portable player
manually.
l Bluetooth device information is registered when the Bluetooth
device is connected to the Bluetooth audio system. When
transferring ownership of your vehicle, remove the Bluetooth audio
information from the system by operating the general settings
screen’s item
Factory Data Reset
(Factory Data Reset).
(→P.51)
l Depending on the Bluet
ooth device or music le being played, the
cover art may not be displayed.
l If the Bluetooth device does not play automatically when connected,
device operation may be necessary.
l Operability of all Bluetooth devices with this system is not
guaranteed.
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NOTE
l Depending on the Bluetooth device connected, irregularities, such
as disabled operation of the audio system, inconsistent display with
the connected device, longer time required for audio playback, may
result.
l Depending on the music playback application of a Bluetooth device,
the Bluetooth audio may not operate properly.
l If the specications or prole of the connected Bluetooth device is
lower than recommended or not compatible, the Bluetooth device
may not function properly.
l If a Bluetooth device is enclosed by metal object or in a remote area
away from the vehicle’s Bluetooth module, sound quality of the
playback may be deteriorated or the wireless communication may be
severed.
CONNECTING A Bluetooth DEVICE
To use the Bluetooth audio system, it is necessary to register a
Bluetooth device with the system.
XRegistering an additional de
vice
1.
Select
Manage Devices
(Manage Devices) on the
Bluetooth audio control screen.
2.
For more information: →P.46
XSelec
ting a registered device
1.
Select
Manage Devices
(Manage Devices) on the
Bluetooth audio control screen.
2.
Select the Bluetooth device to be connected.
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AUX
OVERVIEW
The AUX control screen can be accessed with the following
methods:
● Connect a por
table audio device. (→P.35)
● Select
AUX
(AUX) on the media control screen.
(→P.99)
XContr
ol panel
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the audio system.
Press and hold to turn the audio system o, and press and
hold to turn it on again.
Press and hold to display the sound customization screen.
(→P.99)
XControl screen
Select to switch between other media sources.
Select to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
WARNING
l Do not operate the player’s controls or connect the portable audio
device while driving.
CAUTION
l Do not leave portable audio device in the vehicle. The temperature
inside the vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the
player.
l Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the
portable audio device while it is connected as this may damage
the portable audio device or its terminal.
l Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the
portable audio device or its terminal.
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Android Auto*
*: When connected as an Android Auto device
Audio les on an Android Auto device can be played back.
CONNECTING AN Android Auto DEVICE
1.
Connect an Android Auto device to the USB port. (→P.35)
2.
Check the conrmation message, and then select
Yes
(Yes).
● If “Don’t show again.” is selected, the conrmation
message will not be displayed again. If the connected
Android device is not recognized as an Android Auto
device, select the check box for the device on the
Android Auto device list. (→P.89)
OVERVIEW
Select
Android Auto
(Android Auto) on the media control
screen. (→P.99)
XCon
trol panel
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the audio system.
Press and hold to turn the audio system o, and press and
hold to turn it on again.
Turn to change the track.
Press and hold to display the sound customization screen.
(→P.99)
Press to change a track.
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XControl screen
Select to switch between other media sources.
Displays cover art.
Select to display the sound customization screen. (→P.99)
Shows progress.
Select to change the track.
Select to pause/play.
WARNING
l Do not operate or connect an Android Auto device while driving.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your Android Auto device in the vehicle. In particular,
high temperatures inside the vehicle may damage it.
l Do not push down on or apply unnec
essary pressure to the
connector area of the Android Auto device while it is connected as
this may damage the device or its terminals.
l Do not insert f
oreign objects into the port as this may damage the
device or its terminals.
NOTE
l Depending on the device or music le being played, the cover art
may not be displayed.
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AUDIO REMOTE CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Some parts of the audio system can be controlled using the
steering wheel controls.
“ / ” switch
“ / ” switch
“Source” switch
X“ / ” switch
Mode Operation Function
Volume
Press Volume up/down
Press and hold Volume up/down continuously
X“ / ” switch
Mode Operation Function
AM/FM Radio,
SiriusXM®
Press
Preset station/channel up/
down
Press and hold
Scan and stop at the rst
received station when the
switch is released
USB,
iPod/iPhone,
Bluetooth audio,
Apple CarPlay
Press Change a track/le
Press and hold Fast forward/rewind
Android Auto Press Change a track
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X“Source” switch
Mode Operation Function
All
Press
Turn on the audio system or
change the audio source mode
Press and hold
Turn o the audio system
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TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
OPERATING INFORMATION
CAUTION
l To avoid damage to the audio system, be careful not to spill
beverages over the audio system.
NOTE
l The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a
noise from the speakers of the audio system which you are listening
to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
RADIO
Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there
is a problem with the radio — it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with
FM reception. Power lines or phone wires can interfere with AM
signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range. The
farther the vehicle is from a station, the weaker its signal will
be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as the
vehicle moves.
Here, some common reception problems that probably do not
indicate a problem with the radio are described.
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FM
Fading and drifting stations: Generally, the eective range of
FM is about 25 miles (40 km). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase with the distance
from the radio transmitter. They are often accompanied by
distortion.
Multi-path: FM signals are reective, making it possible for
2 signals to reach the vehicle’s antenna at the same time. If
this happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a
momentary utter or loss of reception.
Static and uttering: These occur when signals are blocked by
buildings, trees or other large objects. Increasing the bass level
may reduce static and uttering.
Station swapping: If the FM signal being listened to is
interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, the radio may tune in the second
station until the original signal can be picked up again.
AM
Fading: AM broadcasts are reected by the upper atmosphere
— especially at night. These reected signals can interfere with
those received directly from the radio station, causing the radio
station to sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference: When a reected signal and a signal
received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each other, making it dicult
to hear the broadcast.
Static: AM is easily aected by external sources of electrical
noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening or electrical
motors. This results in static.
SiriusXM®
● Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially
metal objects, may adversely aect the reception of
SiriusXM® Radio.
● Alternation or modications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right
to operate the equipment.
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USB MEMORY DEVICE
● USB communication formats: USB 2.0 LS (1.5 Mbps)/FS
(12 Mbps)/HS (480 Mbps)
● File formats: FAT32/NTFS/HFS+/EXT4
● Cor
respondence class: Mass storage class
iPod/iPhone
The following iPod touch and iPhone devices can be used with
this system.
Made for
● iPhone 11 P
ro Max
● iPhone 11 P
ro
● iPhone 11
● iPhone XS M
ax
● iPhone XS
● iPhone XR
● iPhone X
● iPhone 8 Plus
● iPhone 8
● iPhone 7 P
lus
● iPhone 7
● iPhone SE
● iPhone 6s P
lus
● iPhone 6s
● iPhone 6 P
lus
● iPhone 6
● iPhone 5s
● iPhone 5c
● iPhone 5
● iPod t
ouch (6th generation)
● For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for
details. Outside of the USA customers, contact your local
dealer to arrange a demonstration in order to conrm
whether or not the phone can be paired with the vehicle.
FILE INFORMATION
Codec Description Channels
Container/
Extension
MPEG-4 AAC
LC
8-48 kHz sampling rate
8-320 kbps CBR, VBR
Mono and
stereo
.m4a, .aac
MPEG-4 HE
AAC
16-48 kHz sampling rate
8-320 kbps CBR, VBR
Mono and
stereo
.m4a, .aac
MPEG-4 HE
AAC v2
16-48 kHz sampling rate
8-320 kbps CBR, VBR
Mono and
stereo
.m4a, .aac
MP3
8-48 kHz sampling rate
8-320 kbps CBR, VBR
Mono,
Stereo,
and Joint
.mp3
WMA2/7/8/
9/9.1/9.2
16-48 kHz sampling rate
8-320 kbps CBR, VBR
Mono and
stereo
.wma
PCMWAVE
8 bit and 16 bit
8000, 16000, and 44100 Hz
sampling frequency
Mono and
stereo
.wav
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Codec Description Channels
Container/
Extension
FLAC
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
sampling rate
16 bit, 24 bit
Mono and
stereo
.ac
ALAC
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
sampling rate
16 bit, 24 bit
Mono and
stereo
.m4a
● The player is compatible with VBR (Variable Bit Rate).
● MP3 (MPEG Audio Lay
er 3), WMA (Windows Media
Audio) and AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) are audio
compression standards.
● This syst
em can play AAC/AAC+ v2/MP3/WMA les on
USB memory device and Bluetooth device.
● When naming an AAC/AAC+ v2/MP3/WMA le, add an
appropriate le extension (.mp3/.wma/.m4a).
● This system plays back les with .mp3/.wma/.m4a le
extensions as AAC/AAC+ v2/MP3/WMA les respectively.
To prevent noise and playback errors, use the appropriate
le extension.
● MP3 les are compa
tible with the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1,
Ver. 2.2 and Ver. 2.3 formats. This system cannot display
folder name, le name and artist name in other formats.
● WMA/AAC les can c
ontain a WMA/AAC tag that is used
in the same way as an ID3 tag. WMA/AAC tags carry
information such as le name and artist name.
● This syst
em can play back AAC les encoded by iTunes.
● The sound quality of MP3/WMA les generally improves
with higher bit rates. In order to achieve a reasonable
level of sound quality, USB memory device recorded with
a bit rate of at least 128 kbps are recommended.
● m3u playlists are not compatible with the audio device.
● MP3i (MP3 inter
active) and MP3PRO formats are not
compatible with the audio device.
● When playing back les recorded as VBR (Variable Bit
Rate) les, the play time will not be correctly displayed if
the fast forward or rewind operations are used.
● It is not possible to check f
olders that do not include
AAC/AAC+ v2/MP3/WMA les.
● AAC/AAC+ v2/MP3/WMA les in folders up to 3 levels
deep can be played. However, the start of playback
may be delayed when using USB memory device
containing numerous levels of folders. For this reason, we
recommend creating USB memory device with no more
than 2 levels of folders.
001.mp3
002.wma
Folder 1
003.mp3
Folder 2
004.mp3
005.wma
Folder 3
006.m4a
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● The play order of a USB memory device may change
depending on the personal computer and AAC/AAC+ v2/
MP3/WMA encoding software that were used.
● WMA (
Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression
format developed by Microsoft®. It compresses les into a
size smaller than that of MP3 les. The decoding formats
for WMA les are Ver. 7, 8 and 9. This product is protected
by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is prohibited without
a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary and third parties.
● MP3 is an audio compression standard determined by a
working group (MPEG) of the ISO (International Standard
Organization). MP3 compresses audio data to about 1/10
the size of that on conventional discs.
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Voice Recognition System
Voice Recognition System Operation
134
Voice Recognition System
134
Using The Voice Recognition System
134
Voice Recognition System Operation
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Command List
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VOICERECOGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
VOICERECOGNITION SYSTEM
The voice recognition system enables the audio, hands-free
systems, etc. to be operated using voice commands.
Refer to the command list for samples of voice commands.
(→P.136)
USING THE VOICERECOGNITION SYSTEM
STEERING SWITCH
Talk switch
● Press the talk switch to start the voicerecognition system.
● To cancel voice recognition, press and hold the talk
switch.
MICROPHONE
● It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone
when giving a command.
NOTE
l This function or part of this function may not be available in some
languages and countries.
l Wait for the conrmation beep before speaking a command.
l Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• Driving with a window open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• When air from the ventilator blows directly toward the
microphone.
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NOTE
l In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the
command properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be dicult for the system to
recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
VOICERECOGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
1.
Press the talk switch.
● Aft
er the voice recognition top screen has been
displayed, speech guidance will commence.
2.
Say the command.
● When selecting
Help
(Help) or saying “Help”, all
commands supported by the system are listed.
● If a category name is selected, the selected category
command list will be displayed.
● To cancel voice recognition, select
, or press and hold
the talk switch.
NOTE
l Turn the “ ” knob, or use the “ / ” switch on the
steering wheel to adjust the speech guidance volume.
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COMMAND LIST
Recognizable voice commands and their actions are shown
below.
● Fr
equently used commands are listed in the following
tables.
● For devic
es that are not installed in the vehicle, the
related commands will not be displayed in the screen.
Also, according to conditions, other commands may not
be displayed in the screen.
● The func
tions available may vary according to the system
installed.
● If the system language is changed on the general settings
screen, the language of the voice recognition function
will also change.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
NOTE
l The notations used in the commands are as follows.
• <○○○>: Numbers, titles, or names to be spoken
XPhone commands
Voice command Function
Call a contact
Places a call to the spoken contact name
and phone type of the contact from the
phonebook
Call <name> <phone
type>
Places a call to the spoken contact name
and phone type of the contact from the
phonebook
Pair phone Displays “Manage Devices” screen
Send a text by contact
Sends the preset message to the spoken
contact name and phone type of the
contact from the phonebook
Dial a number Places a call to the spoken phone number
Dial <number> Places a call to the spoken phone number
Call back
Places a call to the phone number of the
latest incoming call
Redial
Places a call to the phone number of the
latest outgoing call
Show messages Displays received text messages
Show recent calls Displays the call history screen
Send a text to
<number>
Sends a text message to the spoken phone
number
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Voice command Function
Send a text by recent
calls
Sends a text message by the recent call list
Send a text to
<name> <phone
type>
Sends a text message to the spoken contact
name and phone type of the contact from
the phonebook
XMusic commands
Voice command Function
Turn music on Turns music on
Turn music o Turns music o
Play song <name> Plays the selected song
Play artist <name> Plays tracks from the selected artist
Play playlist <name> Plays tracks from the selected playlist
FM radio Switches to FM radio
AM radio Switches to AM radio
Sirius XM Switches to SiriusXM® Radio
iPod Switches to iPod/iPhone
Radio frequency Tunes radio frequency
Go to a preset Selects a preset
Channel <name>
Switches to a selected satellite radio
channel
Play genre <name> Plays tracks from the selected genre
Play album <name> Plays tracks from the selected album
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Voice command Function
Play composer
<name>
Plays tracks from the selected composer
Play audiobook
<name>
Plays the selected audiobook
Play podcast <name> Plays the selected podcast
Browse genre <name> Displays the list of artists of genre
Browse artist <name> Displays the list of albums of the artist
Browse album
<name>
Displays the list of songs of the album
Browse playlist
<name>
Displays the list of playlist
Browse composer
<name>
Displays the list of albums from the
composer
Browse songs Displays the list of songs
Browse audiobooks Displays the list of audiobooks
Browse podcasts Displays the list of podcasts
Auxiliary Switches source to auxiliary
USB Switches source to USB
Voice command Function
Bluetooth audio Switches source to Bluetooth audio
Tune to <frequency>
AM
Tunes AM radio frequency
Tune to <frequency>
FM
Tunes FM radio frequency
Tune to FM
<frequency> HD
<subchannel>
Tunes FM radio frequency
Listen to a radio genre
- FM radio -
Selects a radio genre
Listen a <genre> FM
station
Selects a radio genre
Tune to preset
<number>
Selects a preset
Tune to channel
number
Selects a satellite radio channel
Satellite channel
<number>
Selects a satellite radio channel
NOTE
l Depending on the device, your iPod/iPhone may not work when
operated via voice recognition.
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XApps commands
Voice command Function
Launch <app name> Changes screen to selected application
Weather
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link
Weather
Weather alert
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link
Weather Alerts
Parking
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link
Parking
Sports
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link
Sports
Go to CarPlay Changes screen to Apple CarPlay
Go to Android Auto Changes screen to Android Auto
Stocks
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link
Stocks
Fuel prices
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link Fuel
Prices
Show weather for a
city
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link
Weather
Show weather forecast
for <city name>
Changes screen to SiriusXM Travel Link
Weather
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Appendix/What To Do If/Index
Certication
142
Certication
142
SiriusXM® Radio
142
SiriusXM Data Service
142
Radio Wave Communications
142
Bluetooth
144
iPhone/iPod
144
Apple CarPlay
145
Android Auto
145
Gracenote
145
Others
145
How To Get The Source Code
Using The Open Source
146
What To Do If
147
Troubleshooting
147
Troubleshooting Issues Common
To This System
147
Radio Operation
148
Phone
149
Updating The System
154
Index
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CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION
SiriusXM® Radio
● © 2025 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM, SiriusXM and all related
marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All
other marks, channel names and logos are the property of
their respective owners. All rights reserved.
SiriusXM DATA SERVICE
Neither SiriusXM nor SUBARU CORPORATION is responsible for
any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXM data services or its use
in vehicle.
RADIO WAVE COMMUNICATIONS
XU.S.A.
● FCC ID: HY
QDNNS114
● This device c
omplies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
l FCC WARNING:
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
l CAUTION: R
adio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be
installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person’s body.
l Co-location:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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XCanada
● This devic
e contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s)
that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
The antenna cannot be removed (and changed) by user.
Co-location: This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le
présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences
et Développement économique Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
L’utilisateur n’est pas autorisé à retirer (ou modier) l’antenne.
Emplacement : Cet émetteur ne doit pas être installé ou utilisé
conjointement avec d’autres antennes ou émetteurs.
WARNING
l CAUTION: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the
ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or
more away from person’s body.
ATTENTION: exposition aux radiofréquences
- Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
rayonnements d’ISDE établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé ainsi que la norme CNR-102 de la réglementation d’ISDE
relative à l’exposition aux radiofréquences (RF). Cet équipement
doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance
entre la source de rayonnement et le corps.
XMéxico
● La operación de est
e equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos
condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo
debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
causar su operación no deseada.
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Bluetooth
● The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by SUBARU CORPORATION and DENSO Corporation is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
iPhone/iPod
● Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has
been designed to connect specically to the Apple product(s)
identied in the badge and has been certied by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards.
● Please note tha
t the use of this accessory with an Apple
product may aect wireless performance.
● iPhone,
iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, Lightning
and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries and regions.
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Apple CarPlay
● Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user
interface meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this vehicle or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the
use of this product with iPhone or iPod may aect wireless
performance.
● Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch and Apple CarPlay are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries and regions.
Android Auto
● Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
Gracenote
● Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a
registered trademark or a trademark of Gracenote, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
OTHERS
● QR Code is registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE
INCORPORATED.
● QR Code est une marque déposée de DENSO WAVE
INCORPORATED.
● © 1982-2013, QNX Sof
tware Systems Limited. All rights
reserved.
● Cinemo is a trademark of Cinemo GmbH, Karlsruhe.
Please visit http://www.cinemo.com
CERTIFICATION
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HOW TO GET THE SOURCE CODE USING THE OPEN SOURCE
This product contains Free/Open Source Software(FOSS).
The license information and/or the source code of such FOSS
can be found at the following URL.
http://www.globaldenso.com/en/opensource/ivi/subaru/
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WHAT TO DO IF
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES COMMON TO THIS SYSTEM
Symptom Cause Action
The touch screen becomes unresponsive during
operation.
An error has occurred in the system.
Press and hold the “
” knob for 10
seconds or longer to reset the system.
The sound suddenly stops working.
Only the background is displayed on the screen
and no icons appear.
The sound of radio or connected media stops
working.
When Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is used, a
smartphone application, such as camera, is
operated.
Terminate either Apple CarPlay/Android Auto or
the operated smartphone application.
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RADIO OPERATION
Symptom Cause Action
Mismatch of time alignment- a user may hear
a short period of programming replayed or an
echo, stutter or skip.
The radio stations analog and digital volume
is not properly aligned or the station is in
ballgame mode.
None, radio broadcast issue. A user can contact
the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in and out.
Radio is shifting between analog and digital
audio.
Reception issue, may clear-up as the vehicle
continues to be driven. Turning the indicator of
the HD Radio button o can force radio in an
analog audio.
Audio mute condition when an HD2/HD3
multicast channel had been playing.
The radio does not have access to digital signals
at the moment.
This is normal behavior, wait until the digital
signal returns. If out of the coverage area, seek a
new station.
Audio mute delay when selecting an HD2/HD3
multicast channel preset.
The digital multicast content is not available
until HD Radio™ broadcast can be decoded and
make the audio available. This takes up to 7
seconds.
This is normal behavior, wait for the audio to
become available.
Text information does not match the present
song audio.
Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Broadcaster should be notied.
No text information shown for the present
selected frequency.
Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Broadcaster should be notied.
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PHONE
If there is a problem with the hands-free system or a Bluetooth phone, rst check the table below.
XWhen using the hands-free system with a Bluetooth phone
Symptom Likely cause Solution
Page
Cellular
phone
This
system
The hands-free system or Bluetooth
phone does not work.
The connected Bluetooth phone may
not be a compatible Bluetooth cellular
phone.
For a list of specic Bluetooth phones
which operation has been conrmed on
this system.
For USA customers, please visit
www.subaru.com for details.
Outside of the USA customers,
contact your local dealer to arrange
a demonstration in order to conrm
whether or not the phone can be paired
with the vehicle.
* 43
The Bluetooth version of the connected
cellular phone may be older than the
specied version.
Use a cellular phone with Bluetooth
version 2.1 or higher.
Recommended: Ver. 4.2 or higher
* 43
*: For details, refer to the owner’s manual that came with the cellular phone.
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XWhen registering/connecting a cellular phone
Symptom Likely cause Solution
Page
Cellular
phone
This
system
A cellular phone cannot be registered.
An incorrect passcode was entered on
the cellular phone.
Enter the correct passcode on the
cellular phone.
* -
The registration operation has not been
completed on the cellular phone side.
Complete the registration operation on
the cellular phone (approve registration
on the phone).
* -
Old registration information remains on
either this system or the cellular phone.
Delete the existing registration
information from both this system and
the cellular phone, then register the
cellular phone you wish to connect to
this system.
* 49
A Bluetooth connection cannot be
made.
Another Bluetooth phone is already
connected.
Manually connect the cellular phone
you wish to use to this system.
- 47
Bluetooth function is not enabled on
the cellular phone.
Enable the Bluetooth function on the
cellular phone.
* -
*: For details, refer to the owner’s manual that came with the cellular phone.
XWhen making/receiving a call
Symptom Likely cause Solution
Page
Cellular
phone
This
system
A call cannot be made/received. Your vehicle is in a “No Service” area. Move into the service area. - -
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XWhen using the phonebook
Symptom Likely cause Solution
Page
Cellular
phone
This
system
Phonebook data cannot be transferred
automatically.
The prole version of the connected
cellular phone may not be compatible
with transferring phonebook data.
For a list of specic Bluetooth phones
which operation has been conrmed on
this system.
For USA customers, please visit
www.subaru.com for details.
Outside of the USA customers,
contact your local dealer to arrange
a demonstration in order to conrm
whether or not the phone can be paired
with the vehicle.
* 43
Automatic contact transfer function on
this system is set to o.
Set automatic contact transfer function
on this system to on.
- 50
*: For details, refer to the owner’s manual that came with the cellular phone.
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XWhen using the Bluetooth message function
Symptom Likely cause Solution
Page
Cellular
phone
This
system
Messages cannot be viewed.
Message transfer is not enabled on the
cellular phone.
Enable message transfer on the cellular
phone (approve message transfer on
the phone).
* -
*: For details, refer to the owner’s manual that came with the cellular phone.
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XIn other situations
Symptom Likely cause Solution
Page
Cellular
phone
This
system
Even though all conceivable measures
have been taken, the symptom status
does not change.
The cellular phone is not close enough
to this system.
Bring the cellular phone closer to this
system.
- -
The cellular phone is the most likely
cause of the symptom.
Turn the cellular phone o, remove
and reinstall the battery pack, and then
restart the cellular phone.
* -
Enable the cellular phone’s Bluetooth
connection.
* -
Stop the cellular phone’s security
software and close all applications.
* -
Before using an application installed
on the cellular phone, carefully check
its source and how its operation might
aect this system.
* -
*: For details, refer to the owner’s manual that came with the cellular phone.
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UPDATING THE SYSTEM
If a problem occurs when attempting to perform a system update, refer to the following table.
Symptom Cause Solution
“A software download error occurred. Please try
again.” is displayed.
The set time of the clock and actual time dier
greatly.
Set the clock to the correct time.
• With SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security:
Move the vehicle to an area where GPS signals
can be received normally.
• Without SUBARU STARLINK Safety and
Security: Move the vehicle to an area where
cellular phone reception is good.
An error occurred at the server. (Server cannot
respond temporarily due to maintenance, etc.)
Wait for the server to return to normal.
“No server response. Please try again.” is
displayed.
Communication between the Wi-Fi® access
point and server has been lost.
Check that the Wi-Fi® access point can connect
to the internet and perform the update in an
area with low electrical noise.
“Download has paused due to poor download
speed.” is displayed.
The connection between the system and the
Wi-Fi® access point is weak or has been lost.
Use another Wi-Fi® access point or use a mobile
router or tethering function of a smartphone to
try an update again.
“Connection failed. Unable to check for updates
because no active internet connection has been
detected.” is displayed.
The connection between the system and the
Wi-Fi® access point is weak or has been lost.
Use another Wi-Fi® access point or use a mobile
router or tethering function of a smartphone to
try an update again.
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INDEX
A
AM radio ..................................................................................................................... 102
Android Auto .............................................................................................................. 88
Apple CarPlay .............................................................................................................. 85
AUX ............................................................................................................................... 123
B
Bluetooth ...................................................................................................................... 42
Proles ...................................................................................................................... 43
Registering Bluetooth device
.......................................................................... 42
Bluet
ooth audio
....................................................................................................... 119
Bluet
ooth phone message
..................................................................................... 75
C
Calling on Bluetooth phone .................................................................................. 70
By contacts list ....................................................................................................... 72
By favorites list ...................................................................................................... 71
By keypad ................................................................................................................ 72
By recent calls list ................................................................................................. 70
Command list ............................................................................................................ 136
D
Driver prole ............................................................................................................... 52
E
Entering letters, numbers/list screen ................................................................. 37
Entering letters/numbers .................................................................................. 37
List screen operation ........................................................................................... 38
F
FM radio ...................................................................................................................... 102
G
General settings ......................................................................................................... 51
H
Hands-free system .................................................................................................... 66
Home screen operation .......................................................................................... 40
Adding shortcut icons ........................................................................................ 40
Moving/deleting shortcut icons ..................................................................... 40
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I
Initial screen ................................................................................................................ 34
iPod/iPhone ............................................................................................................... 117
M
Media operation ...................................................................................................... 115
AUX .......................................................................................................................... 123
Bluetooth audio .................................................................................................. 119
iPod/iPhone .......................................................................................................... 117
USB memory ........................................................................................................ 115
P
Phone settings ............................................................................................................ 45
R
Radio operation ....................................................................................................... 102
AM/FM radio ........................................................................................................ 102
SiriusXM® radio .................................................................................................... 107
Receiving on Bluetooth phone ............................................................................ 73
Incoming calls ....................................................................................................... 73
S
Screen adjustment .................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting brightness ........................................................................................... 38
Setting ........................................................................................................................... 41
General ..................................................................................................................... 51
Phone ....................................................................................................................... 45
Radio ......................................................................................................................... 61
Sound ....................................................................................................................... 59
SiriusXM® radio ......................................................................................................... 107
SiriusXM Travel Link .................................................................................................. 91
Sound settings ........................................................................................................... 59
Status display .............................................................................................................. 39
Steering wheel controls
........................................................................................ 126
T
Talking on Bluetooth phone .................................................................................. 74
Touch screen gestures ............................................................................................. 35
Touch screen operation .......................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 147
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USB memory ............................................................................................................. 115
V
Voicerecognition system ..................................................................................... 134
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