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TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition Switch(if equipped)
To stop the engine:
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
DRIVER FOCUS
The Driver Focus Distraction Mitigation System monitors possible cases when the driver is
not paying attention to the forward direction, and also recognizes individual users. This
system warns the driver of inattentive, drowsy driving, and can support safe and
comfortable driving by automatically retrieving the following settings.
• Driver Position
• Climate control setting
• Combination Meter Display Settings and other display settings in the instrument panel
Refer to the EyeSight Guide or Owner’s Manual for further information on this system.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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HOOD PROP
The hood prop is located on the underside of
the hood. Release it from the retainer and
insert the end into the slot marked with an
arrow.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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2.5L ENGINE
1Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Main Fuse Box
3 Battery
4 Windshield Washer Tank
5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6
Radiator Cap
7 Engine Coolant Reservoir
8 Engine Oil Filter
9 Engine Oil Dipstick
10 Air Cleaner Element
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2.4L TURBO ENGINE
1Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Main Fuse Box
3 Battery
4 Windshield Washer Tank
5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6
Radiator Cap
7 Engine Coolant Reservoir
8 Engine Oil Filter
9 Engine Oil Dipstick
10 Air Cleaner Element
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NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
The performance and long life of your Subaru are dependent on how you handle and care
for your Subaru while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles:
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not drive at one consistent engine or vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
• Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency.
• Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.
ENGINE OIL
Use 0W-20 synthetic, with one of the follow specifications:
• API classification SN or SN PLUS with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”.
• ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark).
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
2.4L Turbo Engine
4.8 US quarts (during oil and filter change)
2.5L Engine
4.4 US quarts (during oil and filter change)
There is approximately 1 quart between the low and
full level.1 Full Level
2 Low Level
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY
CROSS BARS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS STATIC
150 Pounds 176 Pounds 176 Pounds
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip: Press to toggle through your
presets or change a track/media file. Press and
hold to fast-forward/rewind.
2 Volume: Push the switch up/down to
increase/decrease volume.
3 Source: Press to change audio between radio
sources and media modes.
4 Voice Recognition: Press once to initiate the
built-in voice recognition system. If you have an
Android or Apple device paired, press and hold to initiate Google Assistant or Siri
functionality.
5 Call: Press to receive/end a call without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
VOICE RECOGNITION
With SUBARU STARLINK™, simple voice commands can control
features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select
models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead
console. You do not need to speak directly into it.
Visit www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html for
more information.
Press the talk switch to start the voice recognition system. Press
and hold the switch to cancel it.
For help with what you can say with voice recognition, press the
“Help” button on the screen or press the voice recognition button and say “Help”.
Tips
The system may not recognize the voice command if:
• You speak too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• You are driving with a window open, the climate control system set on high or have the
ventilator directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while you are saying a voice command.
In some cases, you may not be able to use voice commands if the system cannot properly
recognize the command. Examples are:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. NOTE: Certain words, accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
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PAIRING A PHONE
Using a Bluetooth®connection with the Touchscreen allows you to
use the voice recognition system to make and receive calls. It
provides access to your phone book on your phone and can read
incoming text messages as well as reply via voice recognition. It
remembers your driver profile when your phone pairs via
Bluetooth
®.
For instructions on how to pair your phone to the Touchscreen, see
page 98 for Android devices or page 101 for Apple devices.
Visit www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html for
complete details on what is available by connecting a phone to the
Touchscreen.
MAKING A CALL
You can make a call through voice recognition
by touching the “Voice Recognition Switch” on
the steering wheel to start or stop the voice
recognition system. After pressing the “Voice
Recognition Switch”, wait for the “Voice
Guidance” screen to appear on the
Touchscreen and say “Call [name and phone
type]” or “Dial [number]”.
PHONE
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WHAT ARE SUBARU STARLINK™ APPS?
SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia offers advanced connectivity
through Apple CarPlay™ or Android™ Auto apps. Wireless pairing
and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy
connection to your favorite apps and content. You can access
news, navigation, music, podcasts, and more through the available
SUBARU STARLINK™ app.
For a complete list of all the apps available, visit
www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html.
Android™ Auto
Android Auto can be used to view maps, play music,
and place calls by connecting your Android device to
the system. Supported applications can also be run.
For more information, please refer to page 104.
For details on the services or the operations, visit the
Android Auto sites www.android.com/auto/ or
www.support.google.com/androidauto/.
To use the Android Auto application, connect your
Android device to the USB port.
Apple CarPlay™
Apple CarPlay can be used to view maps, play music, and place
calls by connecting your iPhone to the system. Supported
applications can also be run. For more information, please refer to
page 107.
For details on the services or the operations, check the Apple
CarPlay site www.apple.com/ios/carplay/.
To use the Apple CarPlay application, connect your iPhone to the
USB port.
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