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5Customizable Button:This button can be customized to be one of four different
modes: A/C, Max A/C, Auto or Recirculation. On the Home Screen, select "Settings",
"General", and then "Climate Control".
6Climate Control Button:Select the Climate Control Button to control fan speed, air
flow, Max A/C, auto and recirculation modes.
7Fan Speed Button:
Push the “Fan Up”
button to increase fan speed or “Fan Down”
button to decrease fan speed on the main
screen. You can also select the Climate
Control Button to open the climate control
window to adjust fan speed. The fan speed
can be adjusted from 1 to 7.
8MAX A/C Button:Press this button for
quickest cooling.
9Automatic Control Button:
This system
automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to
activate automatic control of everything
except the fan speed. Press a second time
for “Full Auto” mode to allow the system to
control the fan speed as well.
10Recirculated/Outside Air Button:Press
this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button
again to allow outside air into your
Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
11Airflow Mode Selection Buttons:Press the button to select the desired airflow
mode. The selected mode air flow mode is shown on the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
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SI-DRIVE(if equipped)
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) has
2 modes: Intelligent (I) and Sport Sharp (S#).
Each mode is designed for different types of
driving:
Intelligent:
The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced
performance with greater fuel efficiency and
smooth driveability without stress. Power
delivery is moderate during acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency.
Sport Sharp:
The Sport Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating level of engine performance and control.
The throttle becomes more responsive regardless of the engine speed. Delivering
maximum driving enjoyment, this mode is ideal for driving on twisting roads and for
merging or overtaking other vehicles on the freeway with confidence.
SI-Drive Switches
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip:Press to toggle through your
presets or change a track or media file.
Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
2Volume:Press the volume switch up or
down to increase or decrease the volume.
3Source:Press the source button to
change the audio sources between radio
modes and media modes.
4Voice Recognition:Press to initiate the
built-in voice recognition system. If you
have an Android or Apple device paired,
press and hold to start the Apple
CarPlay
®/Android Auto™ voice
recognition function.
5Call/End:Press to receive or end a call without taking your hands off of the steering
wheel.Starlink Audio Controls
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VOICE RECOGNITION
With SUBARU STARLINK®, simple voice commands can control
features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select
models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead
console. You do not need to speak directly into it.
Visit www.subaru.com/owners/starlink/multimedia.html for
more information.
Press the voice recognition switch to start the voice recognition
system. Press and hold the switch to cancel it.
For help with what you can say with voice recognition, press the “Help” button on the
screen or press the voice recognition button and say “Help”.
Tips
The system may not recognize the voice command due to various types of interference.
Some causes for voice command interference are:
• The command is spoken too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
• The window is open, the climate control system is set on high, or the ventilation is
directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while the command is spoken.
In some cases, you may not be able to use voice commands if the system cannot properly
recognize the command. For example, the command is incorrect or unclear.
NOTE: The system is designed to recognize a variety of commands, but certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
Google Assistant:May not work with all devices or may not be compatible with the audio
system.
Siri Eyes Free:Press and hold the Voice Recognition Button when your phone is
connected via bluetooth for Siri Eyes Free.
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2.4L TURBO ENGINE ........... 52
2.5L ENGINE . . . . . . .......... 51
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 29
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . ...... 66
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . ........... 31
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . ....... 127
Cables . . . . . . . ..........127
Compatible Models ..........128
Connecting an Android Phone....127
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 128
Cables . . . . . . . ..........128
Compatible Models ..........129
Connecting an iPhone . . . .....129
AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 30
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . . . . . . 39
B
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR
CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . 104
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) .....104
Lane Change Assist (LCA)......104
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . 104
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . ....... 121
Pairing an Android Device . . . . . . 121
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 124
BUTTONS . . . . ............. 59
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 59
C
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE ..... 21
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......... 46
CLIMATE CONTROL........... 22
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heated Seats . . . ...........27Heated Steering Wheel . .......28
Rear Heated Seats...........28
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CLOCK . . ................. 91
COMBINATION METER .......... 35
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE ..... 68
D
DRIVERFOCUS
®COMPONENTS . . . 107
Camera . ................107
Center Information Display (CID) . . 107
Combination Meter Display (CMD) . 108
DRIVERFOCUS
®OVERVIEW..... 107
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . 111
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS ............... 109
Deleting a Driver . . ..........110
Recognizing a Driver.........110
Registering a Driver . . . . . . . . . . 109
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . ....... 37
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 37
Paddle Shift Control Switches.....37
SI-DRIVE (if equipped).........38
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS . 109
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . 42
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . ......43
ENGINE OIL . . .............. 53
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY......... 53
ENROLLMENT . . . . . . ......... 85
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER . . ..... 114
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW ......... 92
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM) . . . . . . . ........... 101
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