
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
Crosstrek models1) The vehicle is involved in an obliqueside-on impact.
2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.
4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.
There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS curtain
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
&Precautions against vehicle
modification
WARNING
To avoid accidental activation of the
system or rendering the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any components
or wiring of the SRS airbag system.
This includes following modifica-
tions.
. Installation of custom steering
wheels
. Attachment of additional trim
materials to the dashboard
. Installation of custom seats
. Replacement of seat fabric or
leather
. Installation of additional fabric or
leather on the front seat
. Attachment of a hands-free mi-
crophone or any other accessory
to a front pillar, a center pillar, a
rear pillar, the windshield, a side
window, an assist grip, or any
other cabin surface that would be
near a deploying SRS curtain
airbag. .
Installation of additional electri-
cal/electronic equipment such as
a mobile two-way radio on or
near the SRS airbag system
components and/or wiring is not
advisable. This could interfere
with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
. Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.
. Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
. Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver ’s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er ’s Manual.
. Attachment of any equipment
(side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
– Do not wash the access key in
an ultrasonic washer.
– Do not leave the access key in
humid or dusty locations.
Doing so may cause malfunc-
tions.
– Do not leave the access key
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the ac-
cess key to malfunction, re-
sulting in battery discharge.
. If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful
not to lose the mechanical key.
. When you carry the access key
on an airplane, do not press the
button of the access key while in
the airplane. When any button of
the access key is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the access key
in a bag on an airplane, take
measures to prevent the buttons
of the access key from being
pressed.NOTE
. The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac-
cess function” F2-18. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to “Access key
– if access key does not operate
properly ”F 9-18.
. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
and environmental conditions may in-
terfere with the communication be-
tween the access key and the vehicle
under the following conditions, and it
may not be possible to lock or unlock
the doors or start the engine.
–When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key or a remote transmitter key of another vehicle
–
When carrying more than one
access key
– When the access key is placed
near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key is placed
near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key
– When carrying the access key
with electronic appliances such as
a laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key is discharged
. The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap-
proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.
. If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that all of the remaining
access keys be reregistered. For rere-
gistration of an access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
. For a spare access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle.
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less equipment is used), or while talking
on a cell phone, the operating ranges may
be reduced, or the keyless access func-
tion may not operate.
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in“Locking and unlocking ”F 9-
18.
. When an access key is in the operating
range, if the door handle becomes wet
due to exposure to a significant amount of
water when the vehicle is washed or
during heavy rain, the doors may be
locked or unlocked.
. The keyless access function may not
operate properly depending on the status
of the access key and the radio wave
conditions around the vehicle. In such a
case, perform the procedure described in
“Locking and unlocking ”F 9-18.
! How to use keyless access func-
tions
! Keyless access function tips
. When you lock the doors and rear gate
(5-door) using the keyless access func-
tion, turn the push-button ignition switch
off. It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access func-
tion when the push-button ignition switch
is on the “ACC ”or “ON ”position. Refer to
“Switching power ”F 3-7.
. If the door handle is gripped with a gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.
.
If the door lock sensor is touched three
times or more repeatedly, the system will
ignore the sensor operation.
. When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, locking may not have
been completed. After performing the
locking procedure, it is recommended to
pull the REAR door handle to confirm that
the doors have been locked.
. It is possible to lock the doors even
when one of the doors is open. After
performing the locking procedure, close
the opened door or rear gate to lock it.
. Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors and the rear gate by using the
keyless access function, it is not possible
to unlock doors and/or the rear gate by
using the keyless access function.
. When locking, be sure to carry the
access key to prevent locking the access
key in the vehicle.
. The setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. We recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
. For models with the multi function
display, the setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation can be changed by
operating the multi function display. For details, refer to
“Hazard warning flasher
setting ”F 3-79.
! Unlocking
Carry the access key, and grip the door
handle.
. When the driver ’s door handle is
gripped, only the driver ’s door will be
unlocked.
. When the front passenger ’s door han-
dle is gripped, all doors (for 5-door
models, including the rear gate) will be
unlocked.
Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice
and the hazard warning flashers will flash
twice.
Keys and doors/Keyless access with push –button start system
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Antenna................................................................ 5-2Roof antenna (for Rod type) ................................ 5-2
Roof antenna (for Shark fin type) ......................... 5-2
Audio set............................................................. 5-3Base display audio set (if equipped) .................... 5-4
STARLINKTM7.0 Multimedia Plus audio set
(U.S. spec. models only, if equipped) ................. 5-6
Tips for operating the audio/visual system ........... 5-7
Basic information before use .............................. 5-15
Basic operation .................................................. 5-18
Unit settings ...................................................... 5-19
SUBARU STARLINK (if equipped) ....................... 5-26
AM/FM radio ....................................................... 5-28
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (if equipped) ................. 5-37
aha
TMby HARMAN ............................................. 5-44
Pandora®(if equipped) ....................................... 5-50
CD ..................................................................... 5-53
USB memory ...................................................... 5-55
iPod ................................................................... 5-56
Bluetooth audio .................................................. 5-58
AUX ................................................................... 5-61
Steering switches for audio .............................. 5-63 Bluetooth
®settings
........................................... 5-66Regulatory information ...................................... 5-66
Registering/connecting Bluetooth®device .......... 5-66
Setting Bluetooth details .................................... 5-69
Hands-free phone system ................................. 5-71Control screen................................................... 5-72
Registering/connecting a Bluetooth phone ......... 5-73
Using the phone switch/microphone ................... 5-73
How to change the hands-free phone system ..... 5-74
Making a call ..................................................... 5-74
Receiving a call ................................................. 5-78
Talking on the phone ......................................... 5-78
Phone settings .................................................. 5-79
Voice command system .................................... 5-82Using the voice command system ...................... 5-82
Voice command system operation ...................... 5-83
Command list .................................................... 5-85
What to do if.... ................................................... 5-89Troubleshooting ................................................. 5-89
Appendix............................................................ 5-93Certification ....................................................... 5-93
Certification for the Hands-free system ............... 5-93
Certification for Mexico models .......................... 5-94
Audio
5

Audio set
Your vehicle may be equipped with one of
the following audio sets. Refer to the
pages indicated in this section for operat-
ing details.
CAUTION
.Always consult your SUBARU
dealer before installing a citizen
band radio or other transmitting
device in your vehicle. Such
devices may cause the electronic
control system to malfunction if
they are incorrectly installed or if
they are not suited for the vehi-
cle.
. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the
audio/visual system on when
the engine is not running.
NOTE
. If a cell phone is placed near the
audio set, it may cause the audio set to
emit noise when the phone receives
calls. This noise does not indicate an
audio set malfunction. Note that a cell
phone should not be placed near the
audio set. .
Some functions may not be avail-
able depending on the market and
specifications of your vehicle.
. The images shown in this Owner ’s
Manual are sample images. The actual
images may vary depending on the
market and specifications of your ve-
hicle.
Audio/Audio set
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Audio/Audio set
&Base display audio set (if equipped)
1) Power/VOLUME knob
2) Eject button
3) AUDIO/TUNE knob
4) HOME button 5) APPS button
6) Display
7) SEEK/TRACK buttons
The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the
“ACC ”or “ON ”
position.
. Power and audio controls: refer to
“Basic operation ”F 5-18.
. SUBARU STARLINK (if equipped):
refer to “SUBARU STARLINK ”F 5-26.
. Radio operation: refer to “AM/FM radio”
F 5-28.
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to “SiriusXM Satellite Radio” F5-37.
. aha
TM: refer to “ahaTMby HARMAN ”
F 5-44.
. Pandora
®(if equipped): refer to “Pan-
dora®” F 5-50.
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to “CD”F 5-53.
. USB storage device: refer to “USB
memory ”F 5-55.
. iPod operation: refer to “iPod”F 5-56.
. Bluetooth
®audio: refer to “Bluetooth
audio ”F 5-58.
. Auxiliary input jack: refer to “AUX”F 5-
61.
. Hands-free phone system: refer to
“Hands-free phone system ”F 5-71.
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&Tips for operating the audio/
visual system
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the audio/visual
system:
. Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio/visual system.
. Do not put anything other than an
appropriate disc into the disc
slot.
NOTE
The use of a cell phone inside or near
the vehicle may cause a noise from the
speakers of the audio/visual 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.
!FM
Fading and drifting stations: Generally, the
effective 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 transmit-
ter. They are often accompanied by
distortion.
Multi-path: FM signals are reflective,
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 flutter or
loss of reception.
Static and fluttering: These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
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 reflected by
the upper atmosphere —especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference: When a reflected
signal and a signal received directly from
a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static: AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening or electrical
motors. This results in static.
!SiriusXM (if equipped)
. Cargo loaded on the roof luggage
carrier, especially metal objects, may
adversely affect the reception of SiriusXM
Satellite Radio.
. Alternation or modifications carried out
without appropriate authorization may in-
validate the user ’s right to operate the
equipment.
Audio/Audio set
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