2021 SUBARU FORESTER radio

Presets
You can preset 18 stations. Presets can be set
for SiriusXM®, FM, or AM stations, allowing
you to switch among the three with the press
of a single button. To preset a radio station:
1. Tune to the desired channel.
2. Press and hold the desired preset station
button at the bottom of the screen.
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. Bluetooth®Hands-free allows you to receive and initiate
calls, or play music directly from your device while keeping it stowed for safety.
For step-by-step instructions on how to pair a Bluetooth
®device to the Touchscreen,
please see page 108 for Android devices or page 112 for Apple devices. A QR code and
link to more information on pairing a Bluetooth
®device can also be found on page 66.
CD
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or select
the CD icon on the “Media” Screen. Depending on the CD format, the CD album art work
may appear on the Touchscreen.
USB / iPod
You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod into the USB ports. 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 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 “Media” Screen.
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SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia offers advanced connectivity
through Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, aha™ and Pandora®
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.
aha™ by HARMAN
aha is a cloud-based application that connects to the system and
gives you access to your favorite web content safely and easily.
There are thousands of available stations spanning internet radio,
personalized music, audiobooks, Facebook, Twitter, restaurant and
hotel searches, weather and more. For more about aha, visit
www.aharadio.com.
To use the aha application, connect your iPhone or Android device
via Bluetooth
®. When connecting an iPhone or Android device with
the aha application installed, you can control, view, and hear aha
content through the system.
With the 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation function, you may also display Points Of Interest
(POI) information from the aha application on the map screen and route to these POIs.
Pandora®
Pandora is a free, personalized radio that offers effortless and endless music enjoyment.
To use the Pandora application, first install the Pandora application on your smartphone.
Then connect your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth
®.
NOTE: Some vehicles might be incompatible with this app depending on difference
between models and software version.
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Android Auto™
Android Auto can be used to view maps, play music,
and place calls by connecting your Android device to
the system. You can also run supported applications.
To use the Android Auto application, connect your
Android device to the USB port.
For more information on connecting your phone,
please refer to page 116.
For details on services or operations, visit the Android
Auto sites:www.android.com/auto/or
www.support.google.com/androidauto/
Apple CarPlay®
Apple CarPlay can be used to view maps, play music, and place
calls by connecting your iPhone to the system. You can also run
supported applications. To use the Apple CarPlay application,
connect your iPhone to the USB port.
For more information on connecting your iPhone, please refer
to page 118.
For details on services or operations, check the Apple CarPlay site:
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
SiriusXM®Travel Link
SiriusXM®U.S. satellite and data services are
available only in the 48 states of the
contiguous USA and DC.
Data service information, which is comprised
of sports, weather, stocks and fuel prices, can
be received via the SiriusXM
®Radio, with the
option to turn on or off weather alerts.
To receive the data service information in the
vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM
®Satellite Radio Service is necessary following a
free trial.
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Map View/Perspective
The perspective of the map can be changed
between 2D north-up, 2D heading-up, and 3D.
To change the view, select the icon at the
upper right of the screen. Each time the icon is
selected, the view will change as well as the
icon to match the map perspective.
Traffic Information
Road sections affected by traffic conditions are displayed in a different color on the map,
and a small icon representing the type of traffic condition is displayed above the road.
A subscription to the SiriusXM
®Satellite Radio Service is necessary to receive the data
service in the vehicle (3 years included).
Nearest Gas Station
To find the nearest gas station, select any point on the
map and then select the fuel icon in the lower right
corner.
When driving on the highway during route
guidance, information on gas stations,
restaurants, or rest areas near the next three
highway exits will be displayed.
HOW TO APPENDIX
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2.5 L ENGINE . . . . . . . ........ 50
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 27
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . ...... 61
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . ........... 29
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . ....... 116
Cables . . . . . . . ..........116
Compatible Models ..........118
Connecting an Android Phone....116
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 118
Cables . . . . . . . ..........118
Compatible Models ..........119
Connecting an iPhone . . . .....118
AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 28
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . . . . . . 38
B
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR
CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 93
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) . . . . . . 93
Lane Change Assist (LCA) . ......93
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . 94
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . ....... 108
Pairing an Android Device . . . . . . 108
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 112
BUTTONS . . . . ............. 54
CD Player Functions..........55
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 55
Other Functions . . . . . ........55
Radio Functions . . . . . ........54
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . ...... 48
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......... 45
CLIMATE CONTROL........... 21
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . 21
Dual—Zone Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Heated Seats (if equipped) ......25
Heated Steering Wheel . .......26
Rear Heated Seats...........26
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CLOCK . . ................. 82
Automatically ..............83
Manually.................82
COMBINATION METER .......... 34
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE ..... 62
Retrieving a Driver Profile.......63
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES . . . . . . . . ........ 74
D
DRIVERFOCUS
®COMPONENTS . . . . 96
Camera . . . . . . . ...........96
Combination Meter Display (CMD) . . 98
INFO SWITCH . . . ...........97
i/SET Switch . ..............97
Multi Function Display (MFD).....97
DRIVERFOCUS
®OVERVIEW . . . . . . 96
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . 100
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS................ 99
Deleting a Driver . . ..........100
Recognizing a Driver.........100
Registering a Driver . . . ........99
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . ....... 36
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 36
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if
equipped) . . . .............37
SI-DRIVE . . . ..............37
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS . . 99
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . 40
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . ......41
INDEX
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Shortest/Fastest/Economic . . . . . 124
Traffic Information . . . . . . . . . . . 126
MAPS/NAVIGATION . ........... 80
Checking for Map Updates . . . . . . 80
Updating Maps Over-the-Air .....80
Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC . 81
MAPS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
MEDIA . . . . . . . . ........... 65
Aux Input . . . . . . ...........65
Bluetooth
®................65
CD ....................65
USB / iPod . . . . . ...........65
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT ....... 107
MEMORY HEIGHT . . ......... 105
MYSUBARU . . . . . ........... 73
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 73
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....... 77
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . 51
O
OPERATION . . . . ............ 84
OVERHEAD CONSOLE .......... 33
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Various Systems . ...........54
OWNER’S RESOURCES . ......... 4
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PHONE . . . . . . . . ........... 79
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . 18
Auto Tilt-down Mirror . . . ......18
POWER MOONROOF.......... 20
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)....... 11
From the Rear of the Vehicle . . . . . 12
Power Rear Gate Button . . . .....11
Power Rear Gate Lock . . . . . . . . . 13POWER WINDOWS . . . . ........ 20
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 35
R
RADIO.................... 64
AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . .....64
Presets . . . . . . . ...........65
Satellite Radio . . . . ..........64
REARRANGING ICONS.......... 60
REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . . . . . . . 47
Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders . . . ........47
REAR VIEW MIRROR . . ......... 19
Auto-dimming Mirror . .........19
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 19
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . ...... 93
Rear-vision Camera Washer . . . . . . 93
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . ...... 32
Rear-vision Camera Washer . . . . . . 32
RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB) . . . . . . . . . ......... 95
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......... 52
S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 75
SEATING . . . . .............. 16
Head Restraint Adjustment ......17
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 16
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . .........17
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . 78
Connect to Home Wi-Fi........78
Performing Software Updates . . . . . 78
SOUND . . . . ............... 79
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . . ....... 48
STARTING THE VEHICLE......... 35
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 35
With Push-button Ignition . . . . . . . 35
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS
(SRH).................. 94
INDEX
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