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TEXT MESSAGES
Received messages can be forwarded from
the connected Bluetooth®phone, enabling
checking and replying using the system. To
use this function, it is necessary to set the
phonebook download function to ON.
When a Short Message Service (SMS)/
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is
received, the incoming message screen pops
up with sound and is ready to be retrieved
using the Touchscreen. Select “Play” to listen
to the message. You can also select the “Reply” button to reply to the sender using a
generated message.
If there is more than one unread message, this
screen will appear to allow you to either view
your inbox or ignore the message.
Depending on the Bluetooth
®phone type, the
screen display may differ, messages may not
be transferred to the message inbox, or it may
not be possible to use certain functions.
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SETTING FUNCTION
Incoming
Call
VolumeSets the volume of the received call.
Call
VolumeSets the call volume.
SMS/MMS
Ringtone
VolumeSets the SMS/MMS ringtone volume.
SMS/MMS
Read Out
VolumeSets the SMS/MMS read out volume.
Voice
VolumeSets the voice recognition prompts volume.
PHONE
This system supports Bluetooth®, a wireless data system, allowing you to make and
receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
In the settings menu, you will be able to manage devices, adjust phone book and message
settings, and adjust other phone/Bluetooth
®settings.
To access the phone settings screen, press the “Home” button, select “Settings”, then
select the “Phone” menu.
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3For 11.6-inch display models, select
“Auto”. For Dual 7.0-inch display models,
select “Sync With Phone”.
4Select “Back”.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• 11.6-inch display with navigation system: Automatically adjusts the clock when a GPS
signal is available.
• 11.6-inch display without navigation system: Automatically adjusts the clock when a
STARLINK
®Safety and Security signal is available.
• Dual 7.0-inch display: 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 121 for Android devices or page 124 for Apple devices.
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BLUETOOTH®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device
1To pair an Android device, start by
touching the “Phone” button on the
Home screen.
2If there is no phone connected, it will ask
you, “Do you want to add a device?”.
Select “Yes”. If a device has already been
paired, select “Add Device”.
3The screen to the right will be displayed
when pairing mode is in progress. The
device name will most likely be Subaru,
but be sure to make note of what name it
is so you can find it on your phone.
4On your Android device, go to “Settings” (it can
be found under apps).
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5Next select “Connected Devices” or
“Connections”.
6Now select “Bluetooth”. This will show a screen
to “Pair New Device” or it will be showing the
nearby devices to add. Select “Subaru”, if shown
on the list, or “Pair New Device”.
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7Now select “OK” to pair the devices.
Make sure to allow access to your
messages and call history in the “Allow
Access to Messages” popup box.
8Select “Yes” to transfer your contacts.
9If you 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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5Select “Bluetooth”.
6Now select “Subaru”, or the device name from
step 3, if not “Subaru”.
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7Verify your iOS/Apple device PIN is correct
and select “Pair”. Then select “Allow” on
the “Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync?”
screen.
8Select “Yes” to transfer contacts.
9On your iOS/Apple device, Subaru
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.
10Your iOS/Apple device is now paired. It is
recommended that you restart your
Subaru to complete the process and
ensure everything is fully synced.
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