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CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
Creating a Driver Profile provides many benefits beyond just pairing a phone. The profile
records and remembers station presets, sound preferences, home and work address (if
equipped with navigation), phone favorites, screen icons and placement, and the
background wallpaper.
To create a driver profile:
1. On the Home screen, select “Settings”.
Then, in the General menu, select “Driver
Profile”.
2. Select “Add New Profile”.
3. Select “Enter Name” to display the
keyboard screen, and then type your name.
Now select “Next” on this screen and the
following screen.
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4. Select a paired phone or pair a new phone
(see page 111 and page 115 in the How To
Appendix). Then select “Next”.
5. Enter a Home Address and Work Address
(if equipped with navigation). Then select
“Next”.
6. Select a wallpaper, and then select “Next”.
7. Select “Finish”.
Retrieving a Driver Profile
The system automatically retrieves the profile once you are in your Subaru with the
STARLINK®multimedia system on and your phone’s Bluetooth®active. You can also
manually retrieve or change the profile by following these steps:
1. Press the “Home” button and then select “Settings”.
2. In the General menu, select “Driver Profile”.
3. Select the profile you want to use, and then select “Activate”.
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Presets
You can preset 18 stations. Presets can be set
for SiriusXM®, FM, or AM stations, allowing
you to switch among the three with the press
of a single button. To preset a radio station:
1. Tune to the desired channel.
2. Press and hold the desired preset station
button at the bottom of the screen.
MEDIA
Bluetooth®
Your Subaru has Bluetooth®hands-free technology to manage your phone and audio
systems. Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones link directly through your audio system
automatically once connected. Bluetooth®hands-free allows you to receive and initiate
calls, or play music directly from your device while keeping it stowed for safety.
For step-by-step instructions on how to pair a Bluetooth
®device to the audio system,
please see page 111 for Android devices or page 115 for Apple devices. A QR code and
link to more information can also be found on page 73.
CD
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or select
the CD icon on the “Media” Screen. Depending on the CD format, the CD album art work
may appear on the Touchscreen.
USB / iPod
You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod into the USB ports. 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 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 “Media” Screen.
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PAIRING A PHONE
To begin using your Bluetooth®hands-free device you must first
pair your phone with the system. Phone pairing provides access to
the contact list on your phone and allows you to use the voice
recognition system to make and receive calls. The system can also
read incoming text messages, as well as allowing you send short
messages to reply to texts. The system automatically reconnects to
your Bluetooth
®device and will remember your driver profile.
Visitwww.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.htmlfor
more information on what is available by connecting a phone to the
Touchscreen.
For instructions on how to pair your phone to the Touchscreen, see page 111 for
Android devices or page 115 for Apple devices.
MAKING A CALL
Once your phone is paired, you can make a call
through voice recognition by pressing the “Voice
Recognition Switch” on the steering wheel. After
pressing the “Voice Recognition Switch”, wait for
the “Voice Guidance” screen to appear on the
Touchscreen and say “Call [name and phone type]”
or “Dial [number]”.
To make a call from the Touchscreen, start by pushing the “Home” button and then select
“Phone”. After the phone screen displays, select the method you would like to use to make
a call.
• Overview – Allows you to call the last number.
• Favorites – Allows you to place a call to one of your registered favorites.
• Recent – Allows you to call someone that has recently called you or that you called.
• Keypad – Allows you to dial any number you would like.
• Phonebook – Displays the phonebook from your phone.
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SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia offers advanced connectivity
through Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, aha®and Pandora®apps.
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.
For a complete list of all the apps available, visit
www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html
aha®by HARMAN
aha is a cloud-based application that connects to the system and
gives you access to your favorite web content safely and easily.
There are thousands of available stations spanning internet radio,
personalized music, audiobooks, Facebook, Twitter, restaurant and
hotel searches, weather and more.
To use the aha application, connect your iPhone or Android device
via Bluetooth
®. When connecting an iPhone or Android device with
the aha application installed, you can control, view, and hear aha
content through the system.
With the 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation function, you may also
display Points Of Interest (POI) information from the aha application on the map screen
and route to these POIs.
Pandora®
Pandora is a free, personalized radio that offers effortless and endless music enjoyment.
To use the Pandora application, first install the Pandora application on your smartphone.
Then connect your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth
®.
NOTE: Some vehicles might be incompatible with this app depending on difference
between models and software version.
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MAPS/NAVIGATION
There are many programmable map/navigation features that can be customized. These
settings are located under the "Settings" menu and then "Navigation". Listed in the table
below are some common settings you can customize for your convenience.
SETTING FUNCTION
Route Setting Allows you to select Fastest, Shortest or Economic.
Avoid Allows you to avoid things like highways, tolls, ferries,
carpool lanes and unpaved roads.
Map Display Allows you to change the brightness by selecting auto,
day or night.
Save as Home Allows you to register or edit your home address.
Save as Work Allows you to register or edit your work address.
POI Icons Allows you to turn the icons on/off.
Arrival Time Allows you to select arrival time to be displayed in
12 hour format or 24 hour format.
Auto Zoom Allows you to turn on/off.
Rest Stop Guidance Function Allows you to turn on/off.
Low Fuel Warning Allows you to turn on/off.
Checking for Map Updates
You can update the maps to the latest information. The maps should be checked and
updated regularly for the best possible navigation experience.
Atwww.subaru-maps.com, you can update the entire USA map at once via USB. The
maps can also be updated over the air. When updating over the air, you can update eight
regions at a time. This allows you to update your home state without having to download
the entire map program for the United States. This option is great if you normally stay in
your home state and/or surrounding states.
Updating Maps Over-the-Air
To update your maps over the air, first Connect to a Wi-Fi network (see page 122). Map
updates can be found by selecting “Settings”, then “Navigation” on the Touchscreen.
For more step by step directions for updating your maps through Wi-Fi, please refer to
page 131.
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Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC
Maps can also be updated using a USB memory device, which will
allow the entire map program to be updated at one time. This is a
great option if you are going to take a cross-country trip and your
maps have not been updated in a while.
To update the map using a USB memory device, start by going to
www.subaru-maps.com.
CLOCK
You can adjust the clock manually or set the clock to update
automatically. When set to “Auto,” the clock automatically adjusts
when a Bluetooth
®connected phone is paired (vehicles without
navigation), or through the GPS signal (vehicles with navigation
system).
The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for setting
the clock, and you can scan the QR codes for a helpful “how to”
video. Choose the appropriate QR code based on your
Multi-Function Display (Color LCD or Black and White LCD).
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Automatically
To set the clock automatically, the “Auto” mode must be selected in the clock adjustment
setting. To set the clock:
1Press the “Home” button.
2Select “Settings”.
3Select “Vehicle”.
4Select “Time/Date”.
5Select “Mode”.
6Select “Auto”. Press the “Home” button when
finished.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• Systems with Navigation: Automatically adjusts the
clock when a GPS signal is available.
• Systems without Navigation: 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 procedures to pair a phone to the SUBARU STARLINK®
Touchscreen, see page 111 for Android devices or page 115 for Apple devices.
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