
Audio/Steering switches for audio
.+/− switch
Mode Operation Function
Except list screen Press
Volume up/down
Press and hold Volume up/down continuously
List screen Press Move cursor up/down
Pandora main screen (if equipped) Press and hold “
+” switch is thumb up/ “− ” switch is thumb down
./switch
Mode Operation Function
AM/FM Radio, SiriusXM (if equipped) Press
Preset channel up/down
Press and hold Seek up/down continuously while the switch is
being pressed
aha Press
Content up/down
Press and hold Reverse the current content item for 15 sec-
onds/Fast forward the current content item for
30 seconds
Audio CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, USB, iPod, BT audio Press
Select a track/file
Press and hold Fast forward/rewind
Pandora (if equipped) Press and hold Thumbs up
List screen Press Move cursor left/right
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Audio/Voice command system
Voice command system
The voice command system enables the
audio, hands-free phone system, etc. to
be operated using voice commands.
Refer to the“Command list ”F 5-85 for
samples of voice commands.
Voice commands can be used even when
you set the system to another language.
For details about setting language, refer to
“ General settings” F5-20.
& Using the voice command
system
! Steering switch
Except Crosstrek models
Crosstrek models
1) Talk switch
Action Function
Press Start the voice com-
mand system.
Press and hold Cancel voice recogni-
tion.
!
Microphone
Type A
Type B
It is unnecessary to speak directly into the
microphone when giving a command.
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NOTE
.Wait for the confirmation beep be-
fore speaking a command.
. Voice commands may not be recog-
nized if:
–Spoken too quickly.
– Spoken at a low or high volume.
– The moonroof or windows are
open.
– Passengers are talking while
voice commands are spoken.
– The air conditioning speed is set
high.
– The air conditioning vents are
turned towards the microphone.
. In the following conditions, the sys-
tem 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
difficult for the system to recognize.
– There is excessive background
noise, such as wind noise.& Voice command system op-
eration
1. Press the talk switch on the steering
wheel.
After the voice command top screen has
been displayed, spe ech guidance will
commence.
NOTE
When the voice command mode is
audio mode, voice guidance for the
voice command system can be skipped
by pressing the talk switch on the
steering wheel.
2. Say the command.
Example (Say “PHONE ”)
NOTE
. Commands related with each func-
tion are displayed on the screen of the
each function tab. Some commonly
used commands are displayed on the
screen of the main tab. Even if any tab
is selected, all commands can be
operated.
. Saying
“Help”prompts guidance to
offer examples of commands and op-
eration methods.
. To cancel voice recognition, select
“6 ”, or press and hold the talk switch
on the steering wheel.
. If the system does not respond or
the confirmation screen does not dis-
appear, press the talk switch on the
Audio/Voice command system
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!Casual speech recognization
Due to natural language speech recogni-
tion technology, this system enables re-
cognition of a command when spoken
naturally. However, the system cannot
recognize every variation of each com-
mand. In some situations, it is possible to
omit the command for the procedure and
directly state the desired operation. Not all
voice commands are displayed in the
function menu.
NOTE
If the command cannot be recognized
completely, the command input screen
will be displayed. (Search results will
be shown based on the part of the
command that was recognized.)
! Expression examples for each
function
Command Expression examples
“ Dial
Phone
& Command list
Recognizable voice commands and their
actions are shown below.
NOTE
. Some voice commands may not be
available depending on the market,
vehicle specifications or the device
connection status.
. Frequently used commands are
listed in the following tables.
. For devices that are not installed in
the vehicle, the related commands will
not be displayed on the screen. Also,
according to conditions, other com-
mands may not be displayed on the
screen.
. The functions available may vary
according to the system installed.
. Voice recognition language can be
changed. Refer to “Unit settings”F 5-
19.
. The notations used in the com-
mands are as follows.
–<
>: Numbers, titles or
names to be spoken
– (
): There is no need to
speak the command, the voice
command system will recognize
the content. !
Basic command
Voice command Function
Back Go back one hierar-
chy or cancel the
voice recognition
(voice command top
screen)
Help Ask for help with the
current task
Cancel, Close Cancel the current
task
Ye s
No
Display OFF Turns the display off
Audio ON Turns the audio sys-
tem on
Audio OFF Turns the audio sys-
tem off
STARLINK Switch to APPS mode
Audio/Voice command system
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Interior equipment/Interior lights
Interior lights
CAUTION
When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.
&Dome light
1) ON
2) DOOR
3) OFF
The dome light switch has the following
positions.
ON: The light remains on continuously.
OFF: The light remains off.
DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto-
matically in the following cases.
. Any of the doors or the rear gate (5-
door) is opened.
. The doors or the rear gate (5-door) are
unlocked using the keyless access func-
tion (if equipped). Refer to “Locking and
unlocking with “keyless access” entry
function ”F 2-13. .
The doors or the rear gate (5-door) are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ ACC ”position to the “LOCK”/ “OFF”posi-
tion.
& Cargo area light (5-door
models)
1) DOOR
2) OFF
DOOR : The light illuminates when the rear
gate is opened. The light remains illumi-
nated for several seconds and gradually
turns off after the rear gate is closed.
OFF : The light remains off.
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&Map lights
Type A
Type B
To turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.
NOTE
For the type A map lights, although the
light switches are in the ON position,
the lights are automatically turned off
after approximately 30 seconds of
illumination to prevent the vehicle
battery from discharging. For details,
refer to “Battery drainage prevention
function” F2-7.
! Automatic illumination (models
with moonroof)
The map lights illuminate automatically in
the following cases.
. Any of the doors other than the rear
gate is opened. (The map lights do not
illuminate when only the rear gate is
opened.)
. The doors are unlocked using the
keyless access function (if equipped).
Refer to “Locking and unlocking with
“keyless access” entry function”F 2-13.
. The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry system. Refer to
“Remote keyless entry system ”F 2-23.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ACC ”position to the “LOCK”/ “OFF”posi-
tion.& OFF delay timer
The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
. dome light
. map light (type A)
. cargo area light (5-door)
After being illuminated automatically,
these lights remain on for several seconds
and then gradually turn off under the
following conditions.
. after all doors and the rear gate (5-
door) are closed (dome light)
. after all doors are closed (type A map
light)
. after the rear gate is closed (cargo area
light)
While the lights are illuminated, if any of
the following operations are performed,
the lights turn off immediately.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ LOCK ”/“OFF ”position to the “ACC”or
“ON ”position.
. All doors and the rear gate (5-door) are
locked using the keyless access function
(if equipped).
. All doors and the rear gate (5-door) are
locked using the remote keyless entry
system.
The setting for the period of time in which
Interior equipment/Interior lights
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CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cool-
ing fan and belts of the engine may
result in a malfunction. Check that
no small animal enters the engine
compartment and under the vehicle
before starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting and stopping the
engine (models without
push-button start system)
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
NOTE
It may be difficult to start the engine
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This diffi-
culty is caused by the electronically
controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis
function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “ON”position
for approximately 10 seconds before
starting the engine.
& Starting engine
! General precautions when starting
engine
WARNING
.Never start the engine from out-
side the vehicle (except when
using the remote engine start
system). It may result in an
accident.
. Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may
result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
. Do not start the engine near dry
foliage, paper, or other flam-
mable substances. The exhaust
pipe and exhaust emissions can
create a fire hazard at high
temperatures.
CAUTION
. If the engine is stopped during
driving, the catalyst may over-
heat and burn.
Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push –button start system)
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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push–button start system)
. When starting the engine, be sure
to sit in the driver ’s seat (except
when using the remote engine
start system).
NOTE
. Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-
eration immediately after the engine
has started.
. For a short time after the engine has
started, the engine speed is kept high.
When the warm-up is completed, the
engine speed lowers automatically.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel and the usage condition (repeated
driving of a distance in which the
engine has not warmed up sufficiently).
In such a case, it is recommended that
you change to a different brand of fuel.
. On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly
such as a rapid start-up and a rapid
acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.
. After the engine starts, the engine
speed will be kept high until the engine
has warmed up sufficiently. !
MT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor while starting
the engine.
The starter motor will only operate when
the clutch pedal is depressed fully to the
floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“Warning and indicator lights ”F 3-13.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the
following procedure.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” /“OFF ”position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. After checking that
the parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “START”position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the
“LOCK”/
“ OFF ”position and wait for at least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel-
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START”position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal.
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch again to the
“LOCK ”/“OFF ”position. After waiting
for 10 seconds or longer, turn the
ignition switch to the “START ”position
without depressing the accelerator
pedal.
(4) If the engine still refuses to start,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
! CVT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
3. Shift
the select lever to the “P”or “N”
position (preferably the “P ”position).
The starter motor will only operate when
the select lever is at the “P ”or “N”position.
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