2022 SUBARU BRZ Getting Started Guide

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/
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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/
Connecting an iPhone
1. To set up Apple CarPlay, you will need to
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 screen 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of the apps is outdated or having an issue.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.
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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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WI-FI
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
1On the Home Screen, select “Settings”.
2In the “General” settings menu, select
“Wi-Fi”.
3Make sure that Wi-Fi is enabled, then
select “Available Wi-Fi Networks”.
4Select the desired network. When
selecting a network with the lock icon, a
screen will appear for you to enter the
password, then select OK.
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Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription
Internet access is purchased separately through AT&T with monthly,
per gigabyte, and unlimited data options available. Existing AT&T
customers have the option to add an additional line to their AT&T
Mobile Share plan. Available on select models.
Shortly after you take delivery of your new Subaru, you will receive
an email from AT&T for a one month free trial and how to activate
your free trial. To set up and enroll:
1. Select “Settings” on the Home screen.
2. Select “Wi-Fi Hotspot” to turn it on (if the Wi-Fi Hotpot is already
on then proceed to the next step).
3. Select Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings to view or update the following settings:
• Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID)
• SSID Broadcast (Network ON / OFF)
• Security Type (WPA / WPA2)
• Password
• Connected Devices (Maximum of 8 devices)
• Broadcast Frequency
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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FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES
Software updates provide enhancements to the system, such as new features, added
security, and upgraded functions. You can ask your preferred Subaru retailer to check for
and perform a full update to the system software. Please ask your preferred Subaru retailer
for specific details on update content.
NOTE: System functionality will be restricted during installation, and you may need to
reset radio station presets and volume settings after the update process. Set your clock to
“Auto” (see page 86) before updating the software.
To update the software via Wi-Fi:
1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network (see page 98).
2. Display the general setting screen by pressing the “Home” button, then select
“Settings”, and finally “General”.
3. Select “Software Update”, select “Update”, and then select “Check for Updates”
• If “Automatically Check for Updates” is enabled, an update check will be performed
automatically before proceeding to the next step.
• If “Automatically Download Updates” is enabled, available software updates will be
downloaded automatically.
4. Select “Download Now” to begin the download. The download status progress is
displayed in the upper right of the screen. If you need to stop the download and restart
at a later time, select “Cancel” to stop the process.
5. Select “Install Now” to start the installation process. The installation process will take
several minutes to complete.
6. When the installation is complete, select “OK” on the confirmation message to
complete the update process.
7. Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position and open and close the driver’s door. After about
5 minutes, restart the engine, and the software installation will be applied.
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2.4L ENGINE . . . . . . .......... 40
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 19
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL..... 21
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . ...... 51
ANDROID AUTO™ . ........... 93
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Compatible Models . . . . . . .....95
Connecting an Android Phone....93
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 96
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Compatible Models . . . . . . .....97
Connecting an iPhone .........96
AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 20
B
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 77
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)......77
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic
Alert OFF . . . . . . . . . ........78
Lane Change Assist (LCA) . ......77
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . 78
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING ......... 87
Pairing an Android Device.......87
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 90
BRZ ..................... 82
BUTTONS . . . . ............. 45
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 46
Other Functions . . . . . ........45
Radio Functions . . . . . ........45
C
CLIMATE CONTROL........... 16
Dual-zone Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Heated Seats (if equipped) . .....18
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18CLOCK . . ................. 69
COMBINATION METER .......... 26
COMBINATION METER DISPLAY
CONTROLS . .............. 22
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE ..... 53
Retrieving a Driver Profile.......55
CRUISE CONTROL............ 21
D
DRIVING SYSTEMS/MODES...... 31
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . ....... 29
6-Speed Manual Transmission....29
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
(if equipped)...............30
Paddle Shift Control Switches
(if equipped)...............30
REV Alarm System . . . . . ......31
E
ENGINE OIL . . .............. 41
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY......... 41
ENROLLMENT . . . . . . ......... 65
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER ........ 83
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW ......... 70
F
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES . . . . ........... 100
FLAT TIRE REPAIR KIT . . ........ 38
FOLDING THE REAR SEATBACK.... 34
Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders . . . ........35
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY . . . . ............ 33
FUNCTIONS . . . . ............ 71
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)....73
Conventional Cruise Control......74
Lane Departure Warning........72
Lane Sway Warning . . . .......73
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Lead Vehicle Start Alert........74
Pre-Collision Brake Assist . . .....71
Pre-Collision Braking ..........71
Pre-Collision Throttle Management . . 72
H
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)....... 79
HOME SCREEN ICONS ......... 50
HOOD PROP . . . . . . . . ........ 39
HOW TO OVERVIEW . .......... 84
I
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . 5
Subaru Roadside Assistance . . . . . . 5
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security . . . . . . . . ..........5
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES . . . 20
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE
WITH SELF-ILLUMINATING
HANDLE . . . . . . . .......... 37
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON
START................... 7
Locking Using Door Handles......8
Unlocking the Trunk . . .........9
Unlocking Using Door Handles . . . . . 8
KEYLESS ENTRY . . . . . . ........ 7
L
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM
OFF ................... 76
Lane Departure Warning OFF . . . . . 76
Pre-Collision Braking System OFF . . 76
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36LIGHT CONTROLS . ........... 22
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 23
Illumination Brightness . . . . . . . . . 23
M
MAKING A CALL . . . . . . . ...... 58
MEDIA................... 57
AUX Input . . ..............57
Bluetooth
®................57
USB / iPod . . . . . . . .........57
MYSUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 63
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....... 66
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . 41
O
OPERATION . . . . ............ 70
OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . . . . ..... 25
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM................. 44
Screen Layout ..............44
Various Systems . . ..........44
OWNER’S RESOURCES .......... 4
P
PAIRING A PHONE ............ 58
PHONE . . ................. 69
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS..... 14
POWER WINDOWS............ 15
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 29
R
RADIO.................... 56
AM/FM Radio..............56
Presets..................57
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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