2021 SUBARU OUTBACK phone

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).
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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Pairing an iOS/Apple Device
1To pair an Apple 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”.
3When this screen is displayed, it is in
pairing mode. Note the “Device Name”; it
will most likely be “Subaru”.
4On your iOS/Apple device, select “Settings”. The
location on the Home screen will vary.
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ANDROID AUTO™
Cables
Always use a high-quality OEM USB cable.
Ensure the Android phone is fully up to date. Also verify that the
Android Auto™ app, along with all other apps that work with
Android Auto™, are up to date. Android Auto™ might not function
properly if one of them is outdated or having an issue. The apps can
be downloaded from the Play Store.
For more information, visit www.android.com/auto/
Connecting an Android Phone
1To set up Android Auto™, first plug the
Android phone into the USB port of the
vehicle using a quality OEM cable.
Following the prompts on your phone,
select "Accept", "Continue", or "Allow"
as needed to complete the setup.
2Once setup is complete, select the
Android Auto™ button on the Center
Information Display to open and use the
application.
3If Android Auto won’t launch, open the
Android Auto™ app on your phone, then
select the menu button on the top left.
Select “Settings”, then “Connected
Cars”. Finally select the menu icon in the
top right and choose “Forget all cars”.
Re-try the setup process.
If this does not work, uninstall the
Android Auto™ app from the phone and
reinstall from the Play Store.
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Compatible Models
Android Auto™ is available on Android phones. To see if your phone
is compatible, please refer to the Android Auto™ website:
https://www.android.com/phones/
APPLE CARPLAY®
Cables
Apple CarPlay®requires compatible iPhones to be connected via
your Subaru’s USB port. Cables must be an 8-Pin Lightning MFi
Certified cable (made for iPod/iPhone). Look for the “Works with
Apple CarPlay
®” or “Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad” icons when
selecting a cable.
For more information, visit: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Connecting an iPhone
1. To set up Apple CarPlay®, make sure Siri is
turned on then plug the iOS/Apple phone
into the USB port of the vehicle. Make sure
to use an MFi certified cable.
2. Select “Allow” on the iOS/Apple phone when
prompted.
3. Select Apple CarPlay
®on the vehicle screen.
This will bring you to the home page of your
phone in Apple CarPlay
®.
Ensure the iOS/Apple phone is fully up to
date. Also ensure all apps that work on
Apple CarPlay
®are up to date. Apple
CarPlay®might not function correctly if one
of the apps is outdated or having an issue.
Apps can be updated in the App Store.
Compatible Models
For a list of all the Apple phones that are compatible with Apple
CarPlay®, visit: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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How to enroll:
1. Connect your tablet, smartphone or laptop to the SUBARU STARLINK
®Wi-Fi Hotspot
network listed in the settings menu and open your preferred web browser on the device
connected.
2. Once the SUBARU STARLINK
®Wi-Fi Hotspot homepage loads, follow the on-screen
instructions to create a new account or to add your vehicle to an already existing AT&T
Wireless account. You can also subscribe to the Wi-Fi Hotspot from the MySubaru
website or Mobile App.
You can also visit an AT&T store or their website for more information at:
https://www.att.com/plans/connected-car/subaru.html
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2.4L TURBO ENGINE . . . ........ 59
2.5L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 34
ADDING SHORTCUTS . ......... 74
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . . . . ........ 36
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .....136
Compatible Models . . . . . . . . . . 137
Connecting an Android Phone....136
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 137
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .....137
Compatible Models . . . . . . . . . . 138
Connecting an iPhone . . . . . . . . 138
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . ..... 44
B
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR
CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 112
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) . . . . . 112
Lane Change Assist (LCA) . . . . . . 112
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . 113
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . . ...... 130
Pairing an Android Device......130
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 133
BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Controlling the Volume . ........67
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . ........ 55
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE ..... 25
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS .......... 52
CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . . . ..... 26
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . .........27
Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . .........26Heated Seats..............32
Heated Steering Wheel . . ......33
Rear Heated Seats . ..........33
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Ventilated Seats . ...........32
CLOCK . .................. 99
COMBINATION METER . ......... 41
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . . . . 76
D
DRIVERFOCUS
®COMPONENTS . . . 115
Camera . ................115
Center Information Display (CID) . . 115
Combination Meter Display (CMD). . 116
DRIVERFOCUS®OVERVIEW..... 115
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . . 119
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS............... 117
Deleting a Driver . . . . . . ......118
Recognizing a Driver . . . . . . . . . 118
Registering a Driver . . . . ......117
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . 43
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode..43
Paddle Shift Control Switches .....43
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS . . 117
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . . 46
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)........47
ENGINE OIL................ 60
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ......... 60
ENROLLMENT............... 93
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER....... 122
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW . . . . ..... 100
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM).................. 109
INDEX
162