PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...39
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......39
LATCH/ANCHOR............40
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......41
CARGO COVER.............41
SPARE TIRE AND JACK.......42
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................43
2.0L OR 2.5L ENGINE.........44
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......45
ENGINE OIL................45
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......45
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......46
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 46
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............47
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................49
BUTTONS..................50
TOUCHSCREEN.............52
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . 53
VOICE RECOGNITION........54
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......56
REARRANGING ICONS.......56
ADDING SHORTCUTS........57
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER
PROFILE...................58
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................60
MEDIA.....................61
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........62
MAKING A CALL.............62
RECEIVING A CALL..........63
TEXT MESSAGES............64
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................65SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................67
MYSUBARU................68
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW............69
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES..................69
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................70
ENROLLMENT..............71
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....71
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................72
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................73
SOUND....................74
PHONE....................74
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........75
CLOCK....................76
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......79
OPERATION................79
FUNCTIONS................80
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................86
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES......87
DRIVER ASSIST
TECHNOLOGIES
REAR-VISION CAMERA.......88
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) /
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA)....................88
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)....90
STEERING RESPONSIVE
HEADLIGHTS (SRH)..........90
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB).....................90
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please
refer to “Safety and Security
Overview” on page 70 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and Security
Owner’s Manual. Not available in all states. See retailer for details.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
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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
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OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia combines the radio along with the ability to connect your
phone* through Bluetooth®to the multimedia system for making calls, sending text
messages and listening to your favorite songs on your phone.
* Compatible smartphone and application required. For applications to operate, latest version of each
application required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the Touchscreen. Some state laws
prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps
should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply.
Various Systems
Depending on your model and trim level there are several types of SUBARU STARLINK®
Multimedia systems. Some of the functions described in this guide will vary by system.
• 6.5-inch Multimedia
• 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation
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VOICE RECOGNITION
With SUBARU STARLINK®, simple voice commands can control
features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select
models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead
console; however, you do not need to speak directly into it to
activate the voice command features. Press the Voice Recognition
button on the steering wheel to start the voice recognition system.
Press and hold the button to cancel the system.
For help with what features are available with voice recognition,
press the "Help" button on the screen or press the voice recognition
button and say "Help".
Tips
The system may not recognize the voice command due to various
types of interference. Some causes for voice command interference
are:
• The command is spoken too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
• The window is open, the climate control system is set on high, or
the ventilation is directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while the command is spoken.
NOTE: The system is designed to recognize a variety of commands, but certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
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Common Commands
Below are examples of common commands that can be used with the voice recognition
system. Please refer to “Siri/Voice Recognition System” in your 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
Navigate to [House Number,
Street, City, State]
1Sets a destination to the
addressNavigate to 1234 Main
Street, Lincoln, Washington
Show Map
1Displays the map screen Show Map
Where am I
1Displays current location on
mapWhere am I
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]
4Switches to satellite channel
numberSatellite Channel Prime
Country 58
Set Fan Speed to [1-7]
2Sets the fan speed to the
spoken fan speedSet fan speed to 4
Set Temperature to
[Number]
2,3Sets the temperature to the
spoken temperatureSet temperature to 70
Help Changes to help screen Help
Phone HelpDisplays a list of voice
commands related to
controlling your phonePhone Help
Media HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to the mediaMedia Help
Radio HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to the radioRadio Help
Navigation Help
1Displays a list of voice
commands related to
navigationNavigation Help
1 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation system only
2 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus and 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation system only
3 When the A/C is off, the A/C setting will not change even if the voice command is accepted
4 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation, 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus, and 6.5 Multimedia Plus system only
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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
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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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