INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER LEFT)
1Illumination brightness (see
p. 23)
2Trunk Release (see p. 37)
For more information, please
refer to “Instruments and
Controls” and “Keys and Doors”
in your Owner’s Manual.
AUDIO CONTROLS
1Source
2Volume Up/Volume Down
3Presets/Skip
4Call
5End
6Voice Recognition
For more information about your audio
system and controls, please refer to page 47 in
this Getting Started Guide or “Quick Guide” in
your SUBARU STARLINK
®Owner’s Manual.
CONTROLS
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Source:Press the source button to
change the audio sources between radio
modes and media modes.
2Volume +/Volume –:Push the “+” side of
the switch to increase the volume or the
“–” side to decrease the volume.
3Presets/Skip:Press to toggle through
your presets or change a track or media
file. Press and hold to fast-forward or
rewind.
4Call:Press to display the phone screen
or receive a call without taking your
hands off the steering wheel.
5End:Press to end a call without taking
your hands off the steering wheel.
6Voice Recognition:Press to activate the
built-in voice recognition function. Press
and hold to activate the Apple
CarPlay
®/Android Auto™ voice
recognition function.
Starlink Audio Controls
Starlink Audio Controls
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Common Commands
Below are examples of common commands that can be used with the voice recognition
system. Please refer to “Voice Recognition System” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Owner’s
Manual for a complete list.
VOICE COMMAND FUNCTION EXAMPLE
Dial [Number]Places a call to the phone
numberDial 555-123-4567
Call [Name] [Phone Type]Places a call to the contact
name and phone type of the
contact from the phonebookCall John Doe mobile
Tune to [Frequency]
(AM / FM)Switches to AM/FM and
tunes to spoken frequencyTune to 99.5 FM
Preset [Number]Switches to the preset
channelPreset 3
Satellite Channel
[Name / Channel Number]Switches to satellite channel
numberSatellite Channel Prime
Country 58
Launch [Application]Activates the spoken
applicationLaunch SUBARU
STARLINK
®
Help Changes to help screen Help
Phone HelpDisplays a list of voice
commands related to
controlling your phonePhone Help
Music HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to media/musicMusic Help
Apps HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to applicationsApps Help
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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, phone favorites, screen icons
and placement.
To create a driver profile:
1. On the Home screen, select “Settings”,
then in the “General” menu, select “Driver
Profiles”.
2. Select “Add”.
3. Select a language and then select “Next”.
4. Select “Driver’s Name”.
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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 Touchscreen
automatically, once connected. Receive and
initiate calls or play music directly from your
device while keeping it stowed for safety.
To pair a Bluetooth
®device to the Touchscreen, see page 87 for Android devices or page
90 for Apple devices.
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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SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW
Many settings can be customized for different features in your Subaru. In this section you
will find examples and instructions for some of the settings you can tailor to fit your
preferences, as well as ways to keep your system updated.
Connect to Home Wi-Fi
Connecting to your Wi-Fi network can allow
you to update the software. Wi-Fi can be found from the Home Screen by selecting
“Settings”, then in the “General” menu, select “Wi-Fi”.
For step by step instructions on connecting to Wi-Fi, please refer to page 98 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Settings” in your STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
Performing 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.
Some system software can be updated via a Wi-Fi network. The update process involves
downloading and installing the software update.
NOTE: System functionality will be restricted during installation, and you may need to
reset radio station presets and volume settings after the update process.
For step-by-step instructions and more information, please refer to page 100 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Settings” in your STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
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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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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
INDEX
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