2022 SUBARU CROSSTREK android auto

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CARE AND LIMITATIONS
STEREO CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS..............92
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND
DASHBOARD...............92
FRONT VIEW
CROSSTREK................93
EYESIGHT DISCLAIMER
EYESIGHT®DISCLAIMER.....94
HOW TO APPENDIX
HOW TO OVERVIEW..........95
BLUETOOTH®PAIRING.......96
ANDROID AUTO™..........104
APPLE CARPLAY
®..........107
WI-FI.....................108
MAPS....................111
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES.................120
INDEX.....................121
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
1Auxiliary Input Jack:
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located
below the climate control dials. You can
connect a portable music player to the
auxiliary jack and hear the music stored
on it through your Subaru’s speakers.
Press the “Source” button located on the
steering wheel or the “Media” button on
the STARLINK
®Touchscreen to select
the auxiliary mode.
For more information, please refer to page 61 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Audio” in your STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
2Dual USB Ports:
The USB ports are located below the climate control dials and, if equipped, in the
center console. You can connect a variety of USB-equipped devices to the front
ports, such as portable music players or smartphones, to enjoy your favorite music
through your multimedia system or connect to Apple CarPlay
®or Android Auto™. All
ports also provide charging (5V, 2.1A) to devices. The ports inside the center console
are for charging only.
For more information, please refer to page 61 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Audio” in your STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
For more information and set up instructions, please refer to page 104 for
Android Auto™ and page 107 for Apple CarPlay®in the How To Appendix in this
Getting Started Guide.
3Power Outlets:
Power outlets (12V) are located below the climate control dials and in the center
console. Electrical power is available for use with in-vehicle electrical appliances with
a maximum power rating of 120W. These outlets cannot be used to connect to the
SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia System.
For more information, please refer to “Interior Equipment” in your Owner’s
Manual.
Connection Ports
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip:Press to toggle through
your preset radio stations or change a
track/media file. Press and hold to scan
radio stations or fast-forward/rewind
media files.
2Volume:Push the switch up/down to
increase/decrease volume.
3Source:Press the source button to
change the audio sources between radio
modes and media modes.
4INFO:Press to operate the Multi Function
Display.
5Call/Voice Recognition:Press to
receive/end a call without taking your
hands off the steering wheel. Press the talk button 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 OVERVIEW
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HOME SCREEN ICONS
Phone– Allows you to place and receive calls
and text messages.
Map– Allows you to enter a destination and
have route guidance to get you where you are
going.
Settings– Allows you to change the settings
to your personal choice for select systems
inside the vehicle.
Add Shortcut– Allows you to add icons for
various functions to the home screen.
Apps– Entertainment and convenience applications that can be
used to enhance your driving experience. The apps included are:
MySubaru, Pandora
®, Travel Link®, Android Auto™, SUBARU
STARLINK®, aha®, and Apple CarPlay®.
Media– Allows you to play CDs, USB/iPod music, or Bluetooth
®
audio by connecting to the device.
Radio– Allows you to select a station to listen to as well as pause
and playback live radio.
REARRANGING ICONS
You can rearrange the icons on the Home Screen when the Home Screen Shortcuts
function is turned on. You can turn on the Home Screen Shortcuts function by selecting
“Settings”, then the “General” tab.
To rearrange icons on the Home Screen:
1. Select and hold the icon you want to move.
2. Drag the icon to the desired position and release.
3. To delete an icon, drag the icon to the bottom of the screen and release.
Home Screen Icons
STARLINK HOME
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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 96 for Android devices or page 100 for Apple devices. A QR code and link
to more information can also be found on page 62.
CD(if equipped)
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.
MULTIMEDIA
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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 96 for
Android devices or page 100 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.
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.
APPS
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