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8Recirculated/Outside Air Button: Press this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
9 Defroster Button: Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: When the defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor operates
to defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner
button may not illuminate.
10 Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will
also activate. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn the defogger off. You can customize this
function for continuous operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or
the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control (if equipped)
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to “SUBARU STARLINK Features” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security
Owner's Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this feature.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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Hill Descent Control (HDC)
The Hill Descent Control function helps maintain a consistent
vehicle speed when driving down steep hills or declines. HDC is
automatically activated and set in standby mode when X-MODE
®is
activated. The Hill Descent Control Indicator appears when in
standby mode, and the indicator will flash when HDC is operating.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
NOTE: The driver's window and, if equipped, the front passenger's window will remain
active for about 40 seconds, and the SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain
on for about three minutes, or until a front door is opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch to stop the engine.
NOTE: The driver's window and, if equipped, the front passenger's window will remain
active for about 40 seconds, and the SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain
on for about three minutes, or until a front door is opened, whichever occurs first.
Hill Descent
Control Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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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.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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REAR-VISION CAMERA
This function provides a clear view of the area
behind the vehicle to help avoid obstacles.
Using a wide-angle camera mounted on the
rear of the vehicle, an image is automatically
displayed on the multimedia screen when you
place the select lever in the “R” position.
The displayed image features a centerline
indicator, colored distance markers, and
dynamic guidelines that move as the steering wheel is turned.
Rear-vision Camera Washer
To help keep your vision clear, your Subaru
comes equipped with a Rear-vision Camera
Washer. The Rear-vision Camera Washer is
activated whenever the washer for the rear
window is used. Rotate the end of the window
wiper lever down from the “OFF” position, or
up from the continuous operation position, to
clean both the rear window and the
Rear-vision Camera.
For more information, please refer to
“Instruments and Controls” in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES
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M
MAKING A CALL . . . .......... 72
MAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Arrival Time/Distance . . . ......139
Canceling Guidance . . ........139
Finding a Destination by Address . . 134
Finding a Destination by POI .....135
Guidance Screen Icons ........137
Map Updates . . . ..........140
Map View/Perspective . . . . . . . . 138
Map Zoom . . . . . ..........137
Nearest Gas Station ..........138
Route Options . . ...........136
Saving Destination as a Favorite . . 136
Shortest/Fastest/Economic . . . . . 136
Traffic Information . . . . . . . . . . . 138
MAPS/NAVIGATION . . .......... 85
Checking for Map Updates . . . . . . 85
Updating Maps Over-the-Air . ....85
Updating Maps
Using Your PC/MAC.86
MAPS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
MEDIA . . . . . . . . . .......... 71
AUX Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Bluetooth
®................71
CD ....................71
USB / iPod . . . . . . ..........71
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT . ...... 118
MEMORY HEIGHT . . . ........ 116
MYSUBARU . . . . . . .......... 77
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 78
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....... 82
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . 56
O
OPERATION . . . . . ........... 91
OVERHEAD CONSOLE . ......... 23
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Various Systems . . ..........60
OWNER’S RESOURCES . . ........ 4 P
PAIRING A PHONE ............ 72
PHONE ................... 84
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . 28 Auto Tilt-down Mirror . . . . .....28
POWER MOONROOF .......... 30
POWER REAR GATE (PRG) ....... 11
From the Rear of the Vehicle . ....12
Power Rear Gate Button . . . .....11
Power Rear Gate Lock .........13
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . ....... 30
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 39
R
RADIO .................... 70
AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . ....70
Presets . . . . . . . . ..........71
Satellite Radio . . . . . .........70
REARRANGING ICONS .......... 66
REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . . . . . . . 52 Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders . . . . .......52
REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . ........ 29
Auto-dimming Mirror . . ........29
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 29
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . . ..... 101
Rear-vision Camera Washer .....101
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . ..... 22
Rear-vision Camera Washer . . . . . . 22
RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING (RAB) . . . . . . . .......... 104
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
OFF ...................105
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......... 57
INDEX
145