2021 SUBARU CROSSTREK navigation

MAPS OVERVIEW
Your new SUBARU STARLINK®comes equipped with an integrated navigation system,
powered by TomTom. We hope you enjoy the state-of-the-art navigation technology and
optimized mapping routes to guide you on safer, better, and more enjoyable journeys.
With your integrated navigation system, you can find destinations by address or search by
points of interest, as well as save destinations in the system as favorites. You can also
customize route options and settings and find the nearest gas station along your route with
the touch of a button.
For more information and step by step directions on using your navigation system,
please refer to page 109 or the STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
CREATING HOME AND WORK PROFILES
Creating a driver profile allows you to save your home address and work address in the
navigation system for ease of use.
For step by step instructions on creating a driver profile, please refer to page 56.
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SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW
Many settings can be customized for different features in your Subaru. In this section you
will find examples and instructions for some of the settings you can tailor to fit your
preferences, as well as ways to keep your system updated.
Connect to Home Wi-Fi
Connecting to your Wi-Fi network can allow
you to update the software and maps. To
connect to Wi-Fi, first go to the “Settings”
screen, select “General”, and then select
“Wi-Fi Settings”.
For step by step instructions on connecting to Wi-Fi, please refer to page 106 or your
STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
Performing Software Updates
Software updates provide enhancements to the system such as new features, added
security, and upgraded functions.
You can ask your preferred Subaru retailer to update the system software. For the 8.0-inch
Multimedia Plus and the 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation systems, the system software can
be updated via a Wi-Fi network or using the aha application on your smartphone
(depending on your smartphone communication and transfer speed). The update process
involves downloading and installing the software update.
NOTE: System functionality will be restricted during installation.
For step-by-step instructions and more information, please refer to page 116 or your
STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
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SOUND
To change the sound settings, press the “Home” button, then select “Settings”, and then
select “Sound”. Choose the setting you want to change.
SETTING FUNCTION
EQ and Sound Position Select to set sound settings.
Surround Select to turn the surround on/off.
Entertainment Volume Select to set audio volume.
Aux Volume Gain Select to set AUX volume gain.
Microphone Volume Select to adjust the mic sensitivity. This adjusts the
speaker’s voice during hands-free communication.
Navigation Volume Select to set the navigation prompt volume.
(Navigation-equipped vehicles only).
Phone Volume Select to adjust the default volume of the other party’s
voice.
Ringtone Volume Select to adjust the ringtone volume.
Speech/VR Volume Select to set the voice recognition prompts volume.
Alert Sounds Select to turn the Alert Sound on/off for traffic,
weather, or SXM game information updates.
Beep Sounds Select to turn the sound beeps on/off.
Speed Volume Select to set the speed volume. The system adjusts to
the optimum volume and tone quality according to
vehicle speed to compensate for increased vehicle
noise.
PHONE
This system supports Bluetooth®, a wireless data system. The hands-free system lets you
make and receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
In the settings menu, you will be able to change the microphone volume, ringtone, and
phone volume.
From the Home Screen, select "Settings", then "Phone" to access the available phone
settings.
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MAPS/NAVIGATION
There are many programmable map/navigation features that can be customized. These
settings are located under the "Settings" menu and then "Navigation". Listed in the table
below are some common settings you can customize for your convenience.
SETTING FUNCTION
Route Setting Allows you to select Fastest, Shortest or Economic.
Avoid Allows you to avoid things like highways, tolls, ferries,
carpool lanes and unpaved roads.
Map Display Allows you to change the brightness by selecting auto,
day or night.
Save as Home Allows you to input your home address.
Save as Work Allows you to input your work address.
POI Icons Allows you to turn the icons on/off.
Arrival Time Allows you to select either 12 hour time or 24 hour
(military) time.
Auto Zoom Allows you to turn on/off.
Rest Stop Guidance Function Allows you to turn on/off.
Low Fuel Warning Allows you to turn on/off.
Checking for Map Updates
You can update the maps to the latest information. The maps should be checked and
updated regularly for the best possible navigation experience.
At subaru-maps.com, you can update the entire USA map at once via USB. The maps can
also be updated over the air. When updating over the air, you can update eight regions at a
time. This allows you to update your home state without having to download the entire
map program for the United States. This option is great if you normally stay in your home
state and/or surrounding states.
Updating Maps Over-the-Air
To update your maps over the air, first Connect to a Wi-Fi network (see page 106). Map
updates can be found by selecting “Settings”, then “Navigation” on the Touchscreen.
For more step by step directions for updating your maps through Wi-Fi, please refer to
page 114.
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CLOCK
The clock can be set manually or automatically. When set to “Auto”, the clock
automatically adjusts when a Bluetooth®connected phone is paired (vehicles without
navigation), or through the GPS signal (vehicles with navigation system).
Manually
Use the STARLINK®Touchscreen to set the clock:
1Press the “Home” button.
2Select “Settings”.
3Select “Vehicle”.
4Select “Time/Date”.
5Select “Mode”.
6Select “Manual”.
7Now adjust the time and date using the “+” and
“-” buttons. Select the check mark when finished.
For black-and-white Multi-Function Display
(MFD), use the “+” and “-” buttons next to the
clock.
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Automatically
To set the clock automatically, the “Auto” mode must be selected in the clock adjustment
setting. To set the clock:
1Press the “Home” button.
2Select “Settings”.
3Select “Vehicle”.
4Select “Time/Date”.
5Select “Mode”.
6Select “Auto”. Select the check mark when
finished.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• Systems with Navigation: Automatically adjusts the
clock when a GPS signal is available.
• Systems without Navigation: Automatically adjusts
the clock when a phone is paired and connected via
Bluetooth
®. “Phonebook Download” must be enabled in the Phone Settings.
For step-by-step procedure to pair a phone to the SUBARU STARLINK
®Touchscreen, see
page 94 for Android devices or page 98 for Apple devices.
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MAPS(if equipped)
Finding a Destination by Address
To search by address:
1. Start by pushing the “Map” button to
display the map screen. Then, select
“Menu”. Next select “Search by Destination
Enter Address”.
2. The keypad screen displays. As you type
the address or name of the destination,
suggestions will display. Select the desired
destination.
3. The route calculation screen displays three
recommended routes at the bottom left of
the screen. Select the desired route, then
select “GO”. You can also press and hold
the route on the map to begin navigation.
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Finding a Destination by POI
To search by Points Of Interest (POI):
1. Push the “Map” button to display the map screen.
Then, select “Menu”, followed by “Nearby Places
List of POI”.
2. Categories are listed alphabetically. Use the scroll
bar on the right, if needed, to display more
categories, then make your selection.
3. Select the desired item from the list, then select
“GO”.
4. The route calculation screen displays three
recommended routes at the bottom left of
the screen. Select the desired route, then
select “GO”. You can also press and hold
the route on the map to begin navigation.
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