2022 SUBARU ASCENT Getting Started Guide

BLUETOOTH®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device
1. Start by selecting “Settings” on the Home
screen.
2. Select the Phone menu, then select “Add
Device”.
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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4. On your Android device, go to “Settings”. (It can be
found under apps.) Then select “Connected
Devices” or “Connections”.
5. Now select “Bluetooth”. This will show a screen to
“Pair New Device” or it will be showing the nearby
devices to add. Select “Subaru BT” if shown on the
list or “Pair New Device”.
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6. Now select "OK" to pair with Subaru BT and select
“Confirm” on the Touchscreen if the PIN matches
the phone.
7. Make sure to allow access to your contacts
and call history and select “Download” to
download the phonebook contacts.
8. If your phonebook or messages are not
appearing, press the “Phone” icon on the
home screen and then select “Change
Device” in the Overview menu.
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9. Select your phone and ensure “Phonebook
Download” is enabled.
10. If you still 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
1. Start by selecting “Settings” on the Home
screen.
2. In the “Phone” menu, select “Add Device”.
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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5. Select “Bluetooth”.
6. Now select the device name (usually “Subaru BT”)
on your phone.
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7. Verify your iOS/Apple device PIN is correct and
select “Pair” on your phone and “Confirm” on the
Touchscreen.
8. Select “Allow” on the “Allow Contacts and
Favorites Sync?” screen, then select “Download”
to download the phonebook contacts.
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9. On your iOS/Apple device, SubaruBT 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.
10. Your iOS/Apple device is now paired. It is
recommended that you restart your Subaru to
complete the process and ensure everything is
fully synced.
11. If your phonebook or messages are not
appearing, press the “Phone” icon on the
home screen and then select “Change
Device” in the Overview menu.
12. Select your phone and ensure
“Phonebook Download” is enabled.
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