2022 SUBARU CROSSTREK phone

Pairing an iOS/Apple Device
1. Start by selecting “Settings” on the Home
screen.
2. In the “Phone” menu, select “Add Device”.
3. This screen will be displayed when pairing
mode is in progress. The device name will
most likely be Subaru BT, but be sure to
make note of what name it is, so you can
find it on your phone.
4. On your iOS/Apple device, select “Settings”.
The location on the Home screen will vary.
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5. Select “Bluetooth”.
6. Now select the device name (usually “Subaru BT”)
on your phone.
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7. Verify your iOS/Apple device PIN is correct and
select “Pair” on your phone and “Confirm” on the
Touchscreen.
8. Select “Allow” on the “Allow Contacts and
Favorites Sync?” screen, then select “Download” to
download the phonebook contacts.
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9. On your iOS/Apple device, SubaruBT 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.
10. Your iOS/Apple device is now paired. It is
recommended that you restart your Subaru to
complete the process and ensure everything is
fully synced.
11. If your phonebook or messages are not
appearing, press the “Phone” icon on the
home screen and then select “Change
Device” in the Overview menu.
12. Select your phone and ensure
“Phonebook Download” is enabled.
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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of them is outdated or having an issue.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 on the vehicle screen if the app
has not already launched.
3. You will then be taken to the Home screen
of the Android Auto™ app.
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”. Then, try the
process again. If this does not work,
uninstall the Android Auto app from the
phone and reinstall from the Play Store.
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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
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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