2020 SUBARU OUTBACK audio

1Power Windows (p. 16)
2 Power Exterior Mirrors (p. 13)
3 Instrument Panel Switches (p. 27)
4 I Switch (p. 25)
5 Audio Controls (p. 24)
6 Light Controls (p. 25)
7 Combination Meter (p. 29)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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AUDIO CONTROLS
For more information please refer to the
SUBARU STARLINK™ Owner’s Manual or
page 55.1 Presets/Skip
2 Volume
3 Source
4 Voice recognition
5 Hands-free calling
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
For more information, please refer to the
EyeSight®Owner’s Manual.
1 Adaptive Cruise Control
2 Lane Centering
3 Decrease Distance
4 Increase Distance
5 Resume/Set
CONTROLS
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BUTTONS
1Power/Volume/Mute Control: Press the
power/volume/mute control knob to mute
the audio, the volume will stay muted
even after the vehicle is turned off and
then restarted. Press and hold to turn the
Center Information Display (CID) on or off.
Withe the screen off you can touch the
bottom of the screen to adjust the climate
control and then the screen will go off
again. Rotate the knob to control the
volume.
2 Tune: Rotate the knob to change the
channels.
3 Car Settings: Press to display the Car
Settings menu.
4 Home: Press to return to the Home
screen.
5 Driver Profile: Press to display the driver profiles. This is also where you set up a
driver profile.
Controlling the Volume
Adjusting the Volume: Turn the “VOLUME” knob to adjust the volume. The volume stays
at that level after an ignition cycle.
Muting the Volume: Press and release the knob once to mute or un-mute the audio. It will
un-mute automatically after an ignition cycle.
Turning the System Off: Press and hold the knob for about three seconds to turn the
system off. The system remains off after an ignition cycle. Press the knob to turn it back
on.
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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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Limitations
Google Assistant: May not work with all devices or may not be compatible with the audio
system.
Siri Eyes Free: Only applies to iPhone when Bluetooth
®is paired. In this case, you may
experience both built-in voice recognition system and Siri, depending on the button
pressed.
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The SUBARU STARLINK™ allows you to control your phone, media, radio, apps and
navigation systems from a single screen. It also allows you to customize the Car Settings
to your preference.
HOME SCREEN ICONS
MySubaru– Whether you’re on the road or
planning adventures, the MySubaru app makes
loving every part of owning your Subaru easy.
Apps - Entertainment and convenience
applications that can be used to enhance your
driving experience. The apps included are:
MySubaru, Pandora, Travel Link, Android Auto,
SUBARU STARLINK™ and Apple Car Play.
Radio – Allows you to select a station to listen
to as well as pause and playback live radio.
Car Info – Displays the operating status of
vehicle functions, vehicle status, and vehicle
inclination in the “Driving Statistics” screen. The
current setting of various vehicle functions and
a brief description of each function can be
viewed in the “Advanced Package” screen and
vehicle maintenance intervals in the
“Maintenance” screen.
SUBARU STARLINK – 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.
Map – Allows you to enter a destination and have route guidance to get you where you are
going.
Media – Allows you to play CDs, USB/iPod music or Bluetooth
®audio by connecting to
the device.
Phone – Allows you to place and receive calls and text messages.
Settings – Allows you to change the settings to your personal choice for select systems
inside the vehicle.
Add Shortcut – Allows you to add icons for various functions to the home screen.
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RADIO
AM/FM Radio
Your Subaru is equipped standard with AM/FM
radio which includes HD Radio™. HD Radio™
technology is the digital evolution of analog
AM/FM radio. Your radio has a special receiver
which allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio with no static
or distortion. Visit www.hdradio.com for more
information and a guide to available radio
stations and programming.
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MEDIA
Bluetooth®
Your Subaru has Bluetooth®hands-free technology to manage your phone and audio
systems. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones link directly through your Touchscreen
automatically, once connected. Receive and initiate calls or play music directly from your
device while keeping it stowed for safety.
To pair a Bluetooth
®device to the Touchscreen, see page 110 for Android devices or page
113 for Apple devices.
CD (if equipped)
The CD player holds a single disc only. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or
touch the CD icon on the Touchscreen. Depending on the CD format, it may show the CD
album art work on the Touchscreen.
USB / iPod
The USB connection is below the Center Information Display (CID) in front of the shifter.
You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod. This will bring up the media screen
with controls. If using an iPod, make sure to use an Apple certified cable or MFi certified
cable for proper operation.
Aux Input
The Aux jack is a port that allows the input
from an audio device such as MP3 players,
portable music players and iPods. To access
the Aux menu, plug in the device to the Aux
jack and the menu will appear, or select the
Aux menu from the Touchscreen.
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