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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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BUTTONS
Radio Functions
1Power/Volume Control
Press the power/volume
control knob to mute or
un-mute the audio and
pause playback of cache
radio and other media
devices. Rotate the knob to
decrease or increase the
volume.
2Radio
Press the RADIO button to
display the AM/FM/SXM
screen. The different tuner
modes can be selected by touching the source you want to hear.
3Media
Press the MEDIA button to display the media screen. Select the media source you
want to hear. Connected media will display in white.
4Tune
Rotate the knob to change the radio station or select the next track, media file, or list
item. Press the knob to choose the list item selected with the cursor. Press and hold
the knob to display the sound settings screen.
5Seek
Press the seek up or seek down button to seek the next or previous radio frequency.
You can also use the seek up or down buttons to select different audio tracks from
media sources. Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
CD Player Functions(if equipped)
6Load
Insert the disc into the loading slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and begin
playing the first track.
7Eject
Press the Eject button on the left side of the loading slot to remove the CD from the
player.
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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.
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2.0L OR 2.5L ENGINE.......... 44
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 29
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . ...... 57
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . ........... 15
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . ....... 104
Cables . . . . . . . ..........104
Compatible Models ..........106
Connecting an Android Phone....104
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 107
Cables . . . . . . . ..........107
Compatible Models ..........108
Connecting an iPhone . . . .....107
AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 14
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . . . . . . 33
B
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 88
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)......88
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic
Alert OFF . . . . . . . . . ........89
Lane Change Assist (LCA) . ......88
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . 89
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING ......... 96
Pairing an Android Device.......96
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 100
BUTTONS . . . . ............. 50
CD Player Functions (if equipped) . . 50
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 51
Other Functions . . . . . ........51
Radio Functions . . . . . ........50
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . ...... 41
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......... 39
CLIMATE CONTROL........... 26
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . 26Heated Seats (if equipped) ......28
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CLOCK . . ................. 76
Automatically ..............78
Manually.................77
COMBINATION METER .......... 12
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE ..... 58
Retrieving a Driver Profile.......59
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES . . . . . . . . ........ 69
CROSSTREK . . . . . . . . . . ...... 93
CRUISE CONTROL............ 15
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . ....... 31
6-Speed Manual Transmission....31
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 31
Paddle Shift Control Switches
(if equipped)...............32
SI-DRIVE (if equipped).........32
E
ENGINE OIL . . .............. 45
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY......... 45
ENROLLMENT . . . . . . ......... 71
EYESIGHT®DISCLAIMER ........ 94
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW ......... 79
F
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES . . . . ........... 120
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS . . ..... 39
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY . . . . ............ 38
FUNCTIONS . . . . ............ 80
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
with Lane Centering . .........83
Conventional Cruise Control......84
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