2022 SUBARU BRZ Getting Started Guide

BLUETOOTH®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device
1To pair an Android 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 “Manage Devices”, then
select “Add ”.
3The screen to the right will be displayed
when pairing mode is in progress. The
device name will most likely be Subaru
BRZ, 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”.
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6Now select “Bluetooth”. This will show a screen
to “Pair New Device” or it will be showing the
nearby devices to add. Select “Subaru BRZ”, if
shown on the list, or “Pair New Device”.
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.
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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 “Manage Devices”, then
select “Add”.
3When this screen is displayed, it is in
pairing mode. Note the “Device Name”;
it will most likely be “Subaru BRZ”.
4On your iOS/Apple device, select “Settings”.
The location on the Home screen will vary.
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5Select “Bluetooth”.
6Now select “Subaru BRZ”, or the device name
from step 3, if not “Subaru BRZ”.
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7Verify your iOS/Apple device PIN is correct
and select “Pair”. Then select “Allow” on
the “Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync?”
screen.
8Select “Yes” to transfer contacts.
9On your iOS/Apple device, Subaru BRZ
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.
10Your iOS/Apple device is now paired. It is
recommended that you restart your
Subaru to complete the process and
ensure everything is fully synced.
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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
1. To set up Android Auto™, first plug the
Android phone into the USB port of the
vehicle using a quality OEM cable. During
initial setup, messages appear on your
phone. Select “Next” or “Accept” as
required for setup, following the prompts
on your phone.
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2. Once setup is complete, select the Android
Auto™ icon in the Center Information
Display if the app has not already launched.
3. You will then be taken to the Home screen
of the Android Auto™ app for your phone.
4. If Android Auto won’t launch, open the
Android Auto app™ on the phone, then
select the top left menu button. Select
“Settings”, then “Connected Cars”, and
finally select the top right menu icon and
choose “Forget all cars”. If this does not
work, uninstall the Android Auto app from
the phone and reinstall from the Play Store.
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