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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red “SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an emergency to speak with a SUBARU
STARLINK™ Customer Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the “Roadside Assistance” option in the
“MySubaru” menu on the multimedia system.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru. Coverage is automatic;
there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during
the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window. Please refer to
the Roadside Assistance guide in the owner's information kit for the details on this
coverage.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru Retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru Retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest Retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
*See your Retailer for details.
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Subaru is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate Control
You can set separate temperatures for the
driver and front passenger. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically
make the adjustments for you while you
control the fan speed or let the system have
full control in the Full Auto mode. At any time,
you can manually take control of the climate
settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode1 On/Off Button: This button turns the
climate control on and off.
2 Temperature Control Buttons: Push the
red arrow up button to increase the
temperature or blue arrow down button to
decrease the temperature. The
temperature will appear on the screen.
You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and passenger’s
side. You can also select the temperature on the screen to adjust via touch screen
using the arrows or by sliding the setting bars.
3 Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then, press
the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger will also
activate.
4 Defroster Button: This button will turn on the front defroster. It also turns on the
climate control system if it is off.
5 Customizable Button: This button can be customized to be one of four different
modes: A/C, Max A/C, Auto or Recirculation. This is done through the “Settings” icon
by selecting “General” and then “Climate Control”.
6 Climate Control Button: This button will show another screen that allows you to
control fan speed, air flow, Max A/C, auto and recirculation modes.
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Ventilated Seats(if equipped)
Press the ventilated seat button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
switch, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Blue indicators will illuminate indicating the
level.
Heated Seats
Press the front seat heater button located on the
climate control screen. There is a separate button for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
button, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Yellow indicators will illuminate indicating
the level.
Rear Seat Heater (if equipped)
Press the rear seat heater switch located on
the rear of the center console. There is a
button for each of the seats. Each time you
press the switch, the mode will change as
follows: High, Low, Off. Yellow indicators will
illuminate indicating the level.
Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
To activate, pull the heated steering wheel switch
while the ignition is “ON”. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate. To deactivate, pull the switch
again. The heater will stay on for approximately 30
minutes.
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency Assistance: Press the
red “SOS” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer Care
Advisor (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. Please refer to
the SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press
the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside
Assistance Provider (Subscription
required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. See p.
78 for more information.
3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: these lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
CONTROLS
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GAUGES
1Tachometer
2 Combination Meter Display (CMD)
3 Speedometer
4 Fuel gauge 5
Trip meter and odometer
6 Select lever/gear position indicator
7 Engine coolant temperature gauge
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Red lights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are:
Seatbelt
warningDoor
openBrake system
Yellow lights indicate caution. Some examples are:
Low fuelEngine oil
level warning lightTire pressurewarning light
Green and blue lights are for information. Some examples are:
Headlight indicator lightAuto VehicleHold ONHigh beamindicator light
GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS
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OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia combines the radio along with the ability to connect
your phone* through Bluetooth®to the radio for making calls, sending text messages and
listening to your favorite songs that are on your phone.
* *Compatible smartphone and application required. For applications to operate, latest version of each application required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the Touchscreen. Some state laws
prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps
should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply.
Various Systems
Depending on your model and trim level, there are several types of SUBARU STARLINK™
Multimedia systems. Some of the functions described in this guide will vary by system.
• Dual 7–inch Multimedia
• 11.6–inch Multimedia Plus
• 11.6–inch Multimedia Navigation
Screen Layout
1 Status Bar: The very top of the screen,
which shows the outside temperature
and clock.
2 Information Bar: This can display the
radio station or music track you're
listening to, or several other screens of
information, including X-MODE on
Outback. If you touch the arrow on the
right, you can scroll through the
information that is programmed to display
there. This can also be customized
through the “Setting” menu.
3 Home Screen: This is the main part of
the display where maps, phone features,
Apps and car information is accessed.
4 Home Buttons: The vehicle icon is a
short cut to frequently used buttons; “Car
Settings”, “Home” button which will bring
you back to the home screen, and “Driver
Profile” button on the right to create or
edit driver profiles.
5 Climate Control: The very bottom
portion of the screen contains all the
settings for climate control, including heated/vented seats. You can adjust the fan
speed or airflow mode simply by touching this area.”
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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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