2021 SUBARU FORESTER pairing phone

AUTO START–STOP.........38
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................40
X-MODE
®..................41
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...43
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............44
FUEL......................44
FUEL CAPACITY.............44
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...45
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......45
LATCH/ANCHOR............46
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......47
CARGO COVER.............48
SPARE TIRE AND JACK.......48
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................49
2.5 L ENGINE...............50
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......51
ENGINE OIL................51
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......51
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......52
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 52
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............53
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................54
BUTTONS..................54
TOUCHSCREEN.............56
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 57
VOICE RECOGNITION........57
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......60
REARRANGING ICONS.......60
ADDING SHORTCUTS........61
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . 62
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................64
MEDIA.....................65
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........66
MAKING A CALL.............66
RECEIVING A CALL..........67
TEXT MESSAGES............68
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................69
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................71
MYSUBARU................73
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW............74
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES..................74
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................75
ENROLLMENT..............76
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....77
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................77
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................78
SOUND....................79
PHONE....................79
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........80
CLOCK....................82
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......84
OPERATION................84
FUNCTIONS................85
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 91
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES......92
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
Creating a Driver Profile provides many benefits beyond just pairing a phone. The profile
records and remembers station presets, sound preferences, home and work address (if
equipped with navigation), phone favorites, screen icons and placement, and the
background wallpaper.
To create a driver profile:
1. On the Home screen, select “Settings”.
Then, in the General menu, select “Driver
Profile”.
2. Select “Add New Profile”.
3. Select “Enter Name” to display the
keyboard screen then type your name. Now
select “Next” on this screen and the
following screen.
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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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PAIRING A PHONE
To begin using your Bluetooth®Hands-free device you must first
pair your phone with the system. Phone pairing provides access to
the contact list on your phone and allows you to use the voice
recognition system to make and receive calls. The system can also
read incoming text messages, as well as allowing you to reply to
texts or send short messages. The system automatically reconnects
to your Bluetooth
®device and will remember your driver profile.
For instructions on how to pair your phone to the Touchscreen,
see page 108 for Android devices or page 112 for Apple devices.
Visithttps://www.subaru.com/owners/index.htmlfor complete
details on what is available by connecting a phone to the Touchscreen.
MAKING A CALL
Once your phone is paired, you can make a call
through voice recognition by pressing the “Voice
Recognition Switch” on the steering wheel. After
pressing the “Voice Recognition Switch”, wait for the
“Voice Guidance” screen to appear on the
Touchscreen and say “Call [name and phone type]” or
“Dial [number]”.
To make a call from the Touchscreen, start by pushing
the “Home” button and then select “Phone”. After the
phone screen displays, select the method you would
like to use to make a call.
• Overview – Allows you to call the last number.
• Favorites – Allows you to place a call to one of your
favorites on your phone.
• Recent – Allows you to call someone that has recently called you or that you called.
• Keypad – Allows you to dial any number you would like.
• Phonebook – Displays the phonebook from your phone.
PHONE
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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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BLUETOOTH®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device
1. Start by selecting “Settings” on the Home
screen.
2. Select the Phone menu, then 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.
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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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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
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