2017 SUBARU FORESTER Voice

&Steering wheel1) Audio control switches (page 5-62)
2) Talk switch for voice command system
(page 5-80)
3) Cruise control (page 7-53)
4) Shift paddle (page 7-27)
5) Tilt/telescopic lock lever (page 3-118)
6) Hands-free phone switches (page 5-72)
7) Multi information display control switches (page 3-39)
8) SRS airbag (page 1-42)
9) Horn (page 3-118)
10) Heated steering wheel switch (page 3-119)
11) SI-DRIVE switches (page 7-34)
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Antenna................................................................ 5-2Roof antenna ...................................................... 5-2
Audio set............................................................. 5-2Base display audio set (if equipped) .................... 5-3
STARLINKTM7.0 Multimedia Plus audio set
(U.S. spec. models only, if equipped) ................. 5-5
Tips for operating the audio/visual system ........... 5-6
Basic information before use .............................. 5-14
Basic operation .................................................. 5-17
Unit settings ...................................................... 5-18
SUBARU STARLINK (if equipped) ....................... 5-25
AM/FM radio ....................................................... 5-27
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (if equipped) ................. 5-36
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TMby HARMAN ............................................. 5-43
Pandora®(if equipped) ....................................... 5-49
CD ..................................................................... 5-52
USB memory ...................................................... 5-54
iPod ................................................................... 5-55
Bluetooth audio .................................................. 5-57
AUX ................................................................... 5-60
Steering switches for audio .............................. 5-62
Bluetooth®settings ............................................ 5-65Regulatory information ....................................... 5-65 Registering/connecting Bluetooth
®device
.......... 5-65
Setting Bluetooth details .................................... 5-68
Hands-free phone system ................................. 5-70Control screen................................................... 5-71
Registering/connecting a Bluetooth phone ......... 5-72
Using the phone switch/microphone ................... 5-72
How to change the hands-free phone system ..... 5-72
Making a call ..................................................... 5-73
Receiving a call ................................................. 5-76
Talking on the phone ......................................... 5-77
Phone settings .................................................. 5-78
Voice command system .................................... 5-80Using the voice command system ...................... 5-81
Voice command system operation ...................... 5-82
Command list .................................................... 5-84
What to do if.... ................................................... 5-88Troubleshooting ................................................. 5-88
Appendix............................................................ 5-92Certification ....................................................... 5-92
Certification for the Hands-free system ............... 5-92
Certification for Mexico models .......................... 5-93
Audio
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only the first two connected devices
will be recognized.
&Basic operation
This section describes some of the basic
features of the audio/visual system. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio/visual system works when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ACC”or
“ON ”position.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio/
visual system on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.
NOTE
Some functions can also be operated
by using the voice command system.
For details, refer to “Voice command
system ”F 5-80. !
Turning the system on and off
Press the power/VOLUME knob to turn
the audio/visual system on and off. When
the system turns on, the mode that was in
use the last time the system was turned off
will be displayed. Press and hold the knob
to turn the display off.
Turn this knob to adjust the volume. !
Selecting an audio source
1. Press the AUDIO/TUNE knob.
2. Select the desired source.
Example: Source select screen Audio/Audio set
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Audio/Audio set
!How to subscribe to SiriusXM Sa-
tellite Radio
To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in
the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio service is necessary.
A SiriusXM Satellite Radio is a tuner
designed exclusively to receive broad-
casts provided under a separate subscrip-
tion.
!How to subscribe
It is necessary to enter into a separate
service agreement with SiriusXM Satellite
Radio in order to receive satellite broad-
cast programming in the vehicle. Addi-
tional activation and service subscription
fees apply that are not included in the
purchase price of the vehicle and digital
satellite tuner.
For complete information on subscription
rates and terms, or to subscribe to
SiriusXM Satellite Radio:
. U.S. customers:
Refer to www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349
. Canadian customers:
Refer to www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-209-0079WARNING
. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
— Legal Disclaimers and Warn-
ings
– Fees and Taxes —Subscrip-
tion fee, taxes, one time acti-
vation fee, and other fees may
apply. Subscription fee is con-
sumer only. All fees and pro-
gramming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Cus-
tomer Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or
www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
SiriusXM U.S. satellite and
data services are available
only in the contiguous USA
and DC. SiriusXM satellite
service is also available in
Canada: see
www.siriusxm.ca.
Explicit Language Notice —
Channels with frequent expli-
cit language are indicated
with an “XL”preceding the
channel name. Channel block-
ing is available for SiriusXM
Satellite Radio receivers by
notifying SiriusXM at: .
U.S. customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349
. Canadian customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-209-0079
CAUTION
. It is prohibited to copy, decom-
pile, disassemble, reverse engi-
neer, hack, manipulate or other-
wise make available any technol-
ogy or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio System
or that support the XM website,
the Online Service or any of its
content. Furthermore, the
AMBE
®voice compression soft-
ware included in this product is
protected by intellectual property
rights including patent rights,
copyrights, and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
. Note: this applies to SiriusXM
Satellite Radio receivers only
and not XM Ready devices.
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Audio/Hands–free phone system
Hands-free phone system
The hands-free system enables calls to be
made and received without having to take
your hands off the steering wheel.
This system supports Bluetooth. Bluetooth
is a wireless data system that enables cell
phones to be used without being con-
nected by a cable or placed in a cradle.
The operating procedure of the phone is
explained here.
WARNING
. While driving, do not use a cell
phone or connect the Bluetooth
phone. Doing so may result in
loss of control of your vehicle
and cause an accident or serious
injury.
. Your audio unit is fitted with
Bluetooth antennas. People with
implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization ther-
apy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should
maintain a reasonable distance
between themselves and the
Bluetooth antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation
of such devices. .
Before using Bluetooth devices,
users of any electrical medical
device other than implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac re-
synchronization therapy-pace-
makers or implantable cardiover-
ter defibrillators should consult
the manufacturer of the device
for information about its opera-
tion under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have
unexpected effects on the opera-
tion of such medical devices.CAUTION
Do not leave your cell phone in the
vehicle. The temperature inside may
rise to a level that could damage the
phone.
NOTE
. If your cell phone does not support
Bluetooth, this system cannot function.
. In the following conditions, the sys-
tem may not function:
–The cell phone is turned off.
– The current position is outside
the communication area.
– The cell phone is not connected.
– The cell phone has a low battery. .
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 play-
ing back voice with the Bluetooth
function.
. The other party’ s voice will be heard
from the front speakers. The audio/
visual system will be muted during
phone calls or when hands-free voice
commands are used.
. Talk alternately 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.)
. Keep call volume down. 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.
. The other party may not hear you
clearly when:
–Drivingonanunpavedroad.
(Making excessive traffic noise.)
– Driving at high speeds.
– The moonroof or windows are
open.
– The air conditioning vents are
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pointed towards the microphone.
–The sound of the air conditioning
fan is loud.
– Thereisanegativeeffecton
sound quality due to the phone
and/or network being used.
. When another phone is connected,
the following registered data cannot be
read:
–Contact data
– Call history data
– All phone settings
. When selling or disposing of the
vehicle, initialize the data. Refer to
“ Unit settings ”F 5-18.
. Once initialized, the data and set-
tings will be erased. Take extra caution
when initializing the data.
. The voice command system sup-
ports phone commands, so dialing a
phone number using your voice is
possible. Refer to “Vo i c e c o m m a n d
system ”F 5-80.
. 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.& Control screen
PHONE (Menu) screen
PHONE (Dialpad) screen No. Function
&1Open the
“Incoming Calls ”screen.
Refer to “By incoming calls ”F 5-73.
&2Open the “Outgoing Calls ”screen.
Refer to “By outgoing calls ”F 5-74.
&3Open the “Contacts ”screen. Refer to
“ By contacts list ”F 5-74.
&4Open the dialpad screen. Refer to “By
Dialpad ”F 5-75.
&5Open the phone volume settings
screen. Refer to “Phone volume set-
tings ”F 5-78.
&6
Use to make a phone call. You cannot
press this key until you open the
dialpad screen and enter a phone
number.
&7Open the “BT Devices Connection ”
screen. Refer to “Setting Bluetooth
details ”F 5-68.
&8Enter the phone number that you
want to call.
&9Switch the screen to the phone
(menu) screen.
NOTE
When the cell phone is not registered
and the Bluetooth setting is off, a
message is displayed instead of menu
items.
Audio/Hands –free phone system
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&Making a call
There are several methods by which a call
can be made, as described below.
1. Press the HOME button on the audio
panel.
2. Touch the “PHONE”key.
3. Select the desired key to make a call
from the list.
Item Function
Incoming
Calls Display the history of incoming
calls. Refer to
“By incoming
calls ”F 5-73.
Outgoing
Calls Display the history of outgoing
calls. Refer to
“By outgoing calls ”
F 5-74.
Contacts Display the phonebook. Refer to
“
By contacts list ”F 5-74. Item
Function
Dialpad Dial a phone number. Refer to
“
By Dialpad ”F 5-75.
NOTE
You can also make a call by using the
following functions.
. Make a call using the off hook
switch on the steering wheel. Refer to
“ By off hook switch ”F 5-76.
. Make a call using voice operation.
Refer to “Voice command system ”F 5-
80.
! By incoming calls
On the phone (menu) screen, select the
“Incoming Calls ”key to open the “Incom-
ing Calls ”screen.
You can make a call by selecting an item
in the incoming call history list.
If there is no incoming call history, a
message appears to indicate that there
is no incoming call history data.
Incoming Calls screen
No. Function
&1Open the“Outgoing Calls ”screen.
&2Open the “Contacts ”screen.
&3Delete all incoming call history data.
The “Delete All ”key is disabled when
there is no incoming call history.
When you select an item in the history list
on the “Incoming Calls ”screen, the out-
going call screen opens.
NOTE
. Up to 10 items in the incoming call
history are listed. Scroll the screen to
see items that are not on the screen.
. When making a call to the same
Audio/Hands –free phone system
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Audio/Hands–free phone system
No. Function
&1Open the“Options ”screen. Refer to
“ Phone volume settings ”F 5-78.
&2
Mute your voice to the other party.
Touch this key again to deactivate the
Mute mode. This key is disabled in the
private mode.
&3
Change the mode to private mode.
The other party ’s voice emits from the
cell phone. Touch this key again to
deactivate the private mode.
&4
End the call. This will return you to the
phone (menu) screen when ending
outgoing calls and the previous
screen when ending incoming calls.
This function is the same as pressing
the on hook switch on the steering
wheel.
&5Open the call (dialpad) screen. For
details about how to use the function,
refer to “By Dialpad ”F 5-75.
&6Switch the screen to the phone
(menu) screen.
&7Allow you to make DTMF (Dual Tone
Multi Frequency) calls. The numbers
you enter are sent as tone signals.
NOTE
. When cell phone call is changed to
hands-free call, the hands-free screen
is displayed and its functions can be
operated on the screen.
. Changing between cell phone call
and hands-free call can be performed by operating the cell phone directly.
.
Transferring methods and opera-
tions will be different depending on
the type of cell phone you have.
. For the operation of the cell phone,
see the manual that comes with it.
. The sound quality of the voice heard
from the other party’ s speaker may be
negatively impacted.
& Phone settings
You can transfer the phonebook informa-
tion and adjust the volume of your phone
using the Bluetooth phone system.
NOTE
. The ringer volume for outgoing and
incoming calls, as well as the volume
while on hold or during a call are
controlled independently from the vo-
lume of the audio source. The volume
setting in the phone setting is applied.
. When making a call, receiving a call
or while talking on the phone, you can
adjust the volume by using the power/
Volume knob on the audio panel or the
volume control switch on the steering
wheel. !
Phone volume settings
The call and ringtone volume can be
adjusted. A ringtone can be selected.
1. Display the “PHONE ”screen. Refer to
“How to change the hands-free phone
system ”F 5-72.
2. Touch the
key.
3. Select the desired item to be set.
. On the “PHONE ”screen, the screen
changes to the “Options ”screen when you
select the
key.
Options (volume settings) screen
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