2022 SUBARU FORESTER navigation

MAPS OVERVIEW
Your new SUBARU STARLINK®comes equipped with an integrated navigation system,
powered by TomTom. We hope you enjoy the state-of-the-art navigation technology and
optimized mapping routes to guide you on safer, better, and more enjoyable journeys.
With your integrated navigation system, you can find destinations by address or search by
points of interest, as well as save destinations in the system as favorites. You can also
customize route options and settings and find the nearest gas station along your route with
the touch of a button.
For more information and step by step directions on using your navigation system,
please refer to page 134 in this Getting Started Guide or “Navigation System (8-inch with
Navi system only)” in your STARLINK
®Owner’s Manual.
CREATING HOME AND WORK PROFILES
Creating a driver profile allows you to save your home address and work address in the
navigation system for ease of use.
For step by step instructions on creating a driver profile, please refer to page 68.
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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 and maps. To
connect to Wi-Fi, first go to the “Settings”
screen, select “General”, and then select
“Wi-Fi Settings”.
For step by step instructions on connecting to Wi-Fi, please refer to page 131 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 update the system software. For the 8.0-inch
Multimedia Plus and the 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation systems, the system software can
be updated via a Wi-Fi network or using the aha™ application on your smartphone
(depending on your smartphone communication and transfer speed). The update process
involves downloading and installing the software update.
NOTE: System functionality will be restricted during installation.
For step-by-step instructions and more information, please refer to page 142 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Settings” in your STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
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SOUND
To change the sound settings, press the “Home” button, then select “Settings”, and then
select “Sound”. Choose the setting you want to change.
SETTINGFUNCTION
EQ and Sound Position Select to set sound settings.
Entertainment Volume Select to set audio volume.
Aux Volume Gain Select to set AUX volume gain.
Microphone Volume Select to adjust the mic sensitivity. This adjusts the
speaker’s voice during hands-free communication.
Navigation Volume Select to set the navigation prompt volume.
(Navigation-equipped vehicles only).
Phone Volume Select to adjust the default volume of the other party’s
voice.
Ringtone Volume Select to adjust the ringtone volume.
Speech/VR Volume Select to set the voice recognition prompts volume.
Alert Sounds Select to turn the Alert Sound on/off for traffic,
weather, or SXM game information updates.
Beep Sounds Select to turn the sound beeps on/off.
Speed Volume Select to set the speed volume. The system adjusts to
the optimum volume and tone quality according to
vehicle speed to compensate for increased vehicle
noise.
PHONE
This system supports Bluetooth®, a wireless data system. The hands-free system lets you
make and receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
In the sound settings menu, you can adjust the microphone, ringtone, and phone volume.
On the Home Screen, select "Settings", then select the "Phone" menu to manage
connected devices and access other phone settings.
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MAPS/NAVIGATION
There are many programmable map/navigation features that can be customized. These
settings are located under the "Settings" menu and then "Navigation". Listed in the table
below are some common settings you can customize for your convenience.
SETTINGFUNCTION
Route Setting Allows you to select Fastest, Shortest or Economic.
Avoid Allows you to avoid things like highways, tolls, ferries,
carpool lanes and unpaved roads.
Map Display Allows you to change the brightness by selecting auto,
day or night.
Save as Home Allows you to register or edit your home address.
Save as Work Allows you to register or edit your work address.
POI Icons Allows you to turn the icons on/off.
Arrival Time Allows you to select arrival time to be displayed in
12 hour format or 24 hour format.
Auto Zoom Allows you to turn on/off.
Rest Stop Guidance Function Allows you to turn on/off.
Low Fuel Warning Allows you to turn on/off.
Checking for Map Updates
You can update the maps to the latest information. The maps should be checked and
updated regularly for the best possible navigation experience.
Atwww.subaru-maps.com, you can update the entire USA map at once via USB. The
maps can also be updated over the air. When updating over the air, you can update eight
regions at a time. This allows you to update your home state without having to download
the entire map program for the United States. This option is great if you normally stay in
your home state and/or surrounding states.
Updating Maps Over-the-Air
To update your maps over the air, first Connect to a Wi-Fi network (see page 131). Map
updates can be found by selecting “Settings”, then “Navigation” on the Touchscreen.
For more step by step directions for updating your maps through Wi-Fi, please refer to
page 140.
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CLOCK
You can adjust the clock manually or set the clock to update
automatically. When set to “Auto,” the clock automatically adjusts
when a Bluetooth
®connected phone is paired (vehicles without
navigation), or through the GPS signal (vehicles with navigation
system).
The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for setting
the clock, and you can scan the QR codes for a helpful “how to”
video. Choose the appropriate QR code based on your
Multi-Function Display (Color LCD or Black and White LCD).
Manually
Use the STARLINK®Touchscreen to set the clock:
1 Press the “Home” button.
2 Select “Settings”.
3 Select “Vehicle”.
4 Select “Time/Date”.
5 Select “Mode”.
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6Select “Auto”. Press the “Home” button when
finished.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• Systems with Navigation: Automatically adjusts the clock when a GPS signal is available.
• Systems without Navigation: Automatically adjusts the clock when a phone is paired and connected via
Bluetooth
®. “Phonebook Download” must be enabled in the Phone Settings.
For step-by-step procedures to pair a phone to the SUBARU STARLINK®
Touchscreen, see page 119 for Android devices or page 123 for Apple devices.
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Route Options
You can set the navigation system to avoid
various types of routes:
1. Select “Route Options” on the routecalculation screen.
2. Select the desired item to avoid.
3. Select the check mark in the upper right corner.
NOTE: The avoidance criteria for the route
calculation can also be set from the navigation
settings screen.
Shortest/Fastest/Economic
You can set the route preferences to search for
the shortest, fastest, or most economic route.
To do this:
1. Select “Settings” on the home screen.
2. Select “Navigation”.
3. Select “Route Settings”.
4. Select the preference you would like to use: Shortest, Fastest, or Most Economic.
Saving Destination as a Favorite
Registered points can be set as a destination.
To save a location as a favorite once you have
arrived:
1. Select the current street name.
2. Select “Save”.
3. Select to save as Home, Work, or Favorite.
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Guidance Screen Icons
The Guidance Screen Icons are the common icons used for the navigation guidance:
ICONEXPLANATION ICONEXPLANATION
Turn left.Stay in the left lane.
Turn right.Stay in the right lane.
U-Turn Left.Straight ahead at the
intersection.
U-Turn right.Turn left at the T junction.
Keep left at the fork in the
road.Turn right at the T junction.
Keep right at the fork in the
road.Go left at the roundabout.
Turn left & sharp curve.You are half way to your
destination.
Turn right & sharp curve.You have arrived at your
destination.
Map Zoom
Once on the map screen, you can zoom in or
out by touching the “+” or “-” buttons on the
screen. You can also use two fingers on the
screen and move them apart to zoom in or
together to zoom out.
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