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OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia combines the radio along with the ability to connect your
phone* through Bluetooth®to the multimedia system for making calls, sending text
messages and listening to your favorite songs on your phone.
As part of routine maintenance and continuous improvement, Subaru releases updates to
the firmware and software in your vehicle. Following the installation of these updates, the
screens and menus in your vehicle may differ from what appears in this guide.
For the most current information, please visitwww.subaru.com/owners,
www.subaru.com/customer-support, or contact your Subaru Retailer. Refer to page 5
for details on these resources.
* Compatible smartphone and application required. For applications to operate, latest version of each
application required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the Touchscreen. Some state laws
prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps
should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply.
Various Systems
Depending on your model and trim level there are several types of SUBARU STARLINK®
Multimedia systems. Some of the functions described in this guide will vary by system.
• Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
• 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus
• 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
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Screen Layout
1Status Bar:The very top of the screen,
which shows the outside temperature
and clock. Tap on the clock display to
adjust the time and other clock settings.
2Information Bar:Displays the radio
station or music track you're listening to
or several other screens of information,
including X-MODE
®. If you select the
arrows on the right or left, you can scroll
through the information programmed to
display there, customized through the
“Settings” menu.
3Home Screen:The main part of the
display where maps, phone features,
Apps and car information is accessed.
4Home Buttons:Provide shortcuts to
frequently used screens:
• Car Settings icon — Allows you to
adjust a number of vehicle settings,
even while driving
• Auto Start–Stop button — Allows you
activate or deactivate Auto Start-Stop
• Home Button — Returns you to the
home screen
• Driver Profile Button — Allows you to create or edit driver profiles
5Climate Control:The bottom portion of the screen contains all the settings for
climate control, including heated/vented seats. You can adjust the fan speed or
airflow mode simply by selecting this area.
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BUTTONS
1Power/Volume/Mute Control:Press the
power/volume/mute control knob to turn
on the audio and rotate the knob to
control the volume. Press the knob again
to mute the audio. The volume will stay
muted even after an ignition cycle. Press
and hold the knob to turn the Center
Information Display (CID) on or off. When
the CID is off, you can still touch the
bottom of the screen to adjust the climate
control. The CID will turn off again after
you change the climate settings.
2Tune:Rotate the knob to change the
channels.
3Car Settings:Press to display the Car
Settings menu.
4Auto Start-Stop:Press to activate or deactivate Auto Start-Stop.
5Home:Press to return to the Home screen.
6Driver Profile:Press to display, set up, or edit driver profiles.
Controlling the Volume
Adjusting the Volume:Turn the “VOLUME” knob to adjust the volume. The volume stays
at your set level even after an ignition cycle.
Muting the Volume:Press and release the knob once to turn on or mute the audio.
Turning the System Off:Press and hold the knob for about three seconds and select
“OK” when the message appears to turn the system off. The system remains off after an
ignition cycle. Press and hold the knob to turn it back on.
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Common Commands
Below is a list of some of the common commands that you can use with the voice
recognition system. Please refer to your SUBARU STARLINK®Owner’s Manual for a
complete list.
VOICE COMMAND FUNCTION EXAMPLE
Dial [Number] Places a call to the phone
numberDial 555-123-4567
Call [Name] [Phone Type] Places a call to the contact
name and phone type of the
contact from the phonebookCall John Doe mobile
Navigate to [House Number,
Street, City, State]
1Sets a destination to the
addressNavigate to 1234 Main
Street, Lincoln, Washington
Show Map
1Displays the map screen Show Map
Where am I
1Displays current location on
mapWhere am I
Tune to [Frequency]
(AM / FM)Switches to AM/FM and
tunes to spoken frequencyTune to 99.5 FM
Preset [Number] Switches to the preset
channelPreset 3
Satellite Channel [Name /
Channel Number]Switches to satellite channel
numberSatellite Channel Prime
Country 55
Set Fan Speed to [1-7]
2Sets the fan speed to the
spoken fan speedSet fan speed to 4
Set Temperature to
[Number]
2, 3Sets the temperature to the
spoken temperatureSet temperature to 70
Help Changes to help screen Help
Phone Help Displays a list of voice
commands related to
controlling your phonePhone Help
Media Help Displays a list of commands
related to the mediaMedia Help
Radio Help Displays a list of commands
related to the radioRadio Help
Navigation Help
1Displays a list of voice
commands related to
navigationNavigation Help
111.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system only211.6-inch Multimedia Plus and 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system only3When the A/C is off, the A/C setting will not change even if the voice command is accepted
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HOME SCREEN ICONS
MySubaru– Whether you’re on the road or
planning adventures, the MySubaru app makes
loving every part of owning your Subaru easy.
Apps- Entertainment and convenience
applications to enhance your driving
experience. The apps included are: MySubaru,
Travel Link
®, Android Auto™, SUBARU
STARLINK®and Apple CarPlay®.
Radio– Select a station to listen to as well as
pause and playback live radio.
Car Info– Displays the operating status of
vehicle functions, vehicle status, and vehicle
inclination in the “Driving Statistics” screen.
The current setting of various vehicle functions
and a brief description of each function can be
viewed in the “Advanced Package” screen and
vehicle maintenance intervals in the
“Maintenance” screen.
SUBARU STARLINK
®– 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.
Map– Enter a destination and have route guidance to get you
where you are going.
Media– Play CDs, USB/iPod music or Bluetooth
®audio by
connecting to the device.
Phone– Place and receive calls and text messages.
Settings– Change the settings to your personal choice for select systems inside the
vehicle.
Add Shortcut– Add icons for various functions to the home screen.
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REARRANGING ICONS
You can rearrange the home screen icons
when in Edit Mode (first make sure "Home
Screen Shortcuts" is enabled in "Settings").
To rearrange icons:
1Select and hold the shortcut icon you
want to move until “Edit Mode” is
displayed at the top of the screen.
2Drag the icon to the desired position and
release.
3To delete an icon, drag the icon to the
bottom of the screen labeled “DRAG
HERE TO DELETE” and release.
4To exit “Edit Mode” touch the “Home”
button.
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3Select the desired shortcut function.
4Check that the shortcut icon is displayed
on the Home screen.
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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. Receive and initiate calls or play music directly from your
device while keeping it stowed for safety.
To pair a Bluetooth
®device to the Touchscreen, see page 130 for Android devices or page
133 for Apple devices.
CD(if equipped)
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or on
the Home Screen, select "Media", then select "CD". Depending on the CD format, the
Touchscreen may show the CD album artwork.
USB / iPod
The USB connection is below the Center Information Display (CID) in front of the select
lever. You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod. 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 the 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 Touchscreen under
“Media”.
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