2021 SUBARU CROSSTREK Getting Started Guide

4. On your Android device, go to “Settings”. (It can be
found under apps.) Then select “Connected
Devices” or “Connections”.
5. Now select “Bluetooth”. This will show a screen to
“Pair New Device” or it will be showing the nearby
devices to add. Select “Subaru BT” if shown on the
list or “Pair New Device”.
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6. Now select "OK" to pair with Subaru BT. Make sure
to allow access to your contacts and call history.
7. Next, on the Touchscreen, select “Confirm”
if the PIN matches the phone. Then select
“Download” to download the phonebook
contacts.
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8. If your phonebook or messages are not
appearing correctly on the vehicle display,
go to “Phone” from the Home screen and
select “Change Device”. Make sure that
“Phonebook Download” is enabled under
“Overview”.
9. If you still cannot access your phonebook
or messages, go back to your phone’s
Bluetooth
®settings and select the gear
icon next to your vehicle’s device name and
ensure all settings are enabled.
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Pairing an iOS/Apple Device
1. Start by selecting “Settings” on the Home
screen.
2. Go to the “Phone” screen and select “Add
Device” / “Add Phone”.
3. This screen will be displayed when pairing
mode is in progress. The device name will
most likely be Subaru BT, but be sure to
make note of what name it is, so you can
find it on your phone.
4. On your iOS/Apple device, select “Settings”. The
location on the Home screen will vary.
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5. Select “Bluetooth”.
6. Now select the device name (usually “Subaru BT”)
on the Touchscreen.
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7. Verify your iOS/Apple device PIN is correct and
select “Pair”. Then select “Allow” on the “Allow
Contacts and Favorites Sync?” screen.
8. Verify the PIN on the vehicle screen and
select “Confirm”, then select “Download”.
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9. On your iOS/Apple device, SubaruBT should now be
listed under “Bluetooth Settings”. Select the blue “i”
next to the device name. Then ensure “Show
Notifications” and “Sync Contacts” are enabled.
10. Your iOS/Apple device is now paired. It is recommended that you restart your Subaru
to complete the process and ensure everything is fully synced.
11. If your phonebook or messages are not
appearing, press the “Phone” icon on the
vehicle screen. Next, select “Change
Device” under “Overview” and ensure the
“Phonebook Download” is enabled.
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ANDROID AUTO™
Cables
Always use a high-quality OEM USB cable.
Ensure the Android phone is fully up to date. Also verify that the
Android Auto app, along with all other apps that work with Android
Auto, are up to date. Android Auto might not function properly if one
of them is outdated or having an issue. The apps can be
downloaded from the Play Store.
For more information, visit:www.android.com/auto/
Connecting an Android Phone
1. To set up Android Auto, first plug the
Android phone into the USB port of the
vehicle using a quality OEM cable. The first
time you plug in, this message will appear.
Select “Accept”. After that, select “Accept”
to any other prompts that appear. Android
Auto might also need to download before
functioning on the vehicle; allow it to do so.
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