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5Airflow Mode Selection Dial: Turn the dial to select the desired airflow mode. The
selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet, or feet-defrost – is shown on
the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
Bi-LevelInstrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-Defrost Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode. 6 Fan Speed Control Dial: Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
7 Recirculated/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.
8 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.
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9Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. 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.
Heated Seats (if equipped)
The heated seat switches are
located between the driver and
passenger seats. There is a
separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button
for more rapid heating or press
the “LO” button for normal
heating. Return the switch to the
center position to turn off the
heated seat.
Heated Seat Switches
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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 or set the parking brake for manualtransmission vehicles.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. For manual transmission vehicles, it is recommended to leave the vehicle in gear (1st gear for an upgrade and reverse for a
downgrade).
NOTE: The front windows 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 or set the parking brake for manual transmission vehicles.
3. Press the ignition switch to stop the engine. For manual transmission vehicles, it is recommended to leave the vehicle in gear (1st gear for an upgrade and reverse for a
downgrade).
NOTE: The front windows 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.
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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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NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . 47
O
OPERATION . . . . . ........... 79
OVERHEAD CONSOLE . ......... 21
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Various Systems . . ..........50
OWNER’S RESOURCES . . ........ 4
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
PHONE . . . . . . . . . .......... 74
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . 25
POWER MOONROOF .......... 28
Sliding the Moonroof ..........28
Tilting the Moonroof ..........28
POWER WINDOWS . . .......... 27
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 35
R
RADIO . . . . . . . . . . .......... 60
AM/FM Radio . . . ...........60
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Satellite Radio . . . . . .........60
REARRANGING ICONS . ......... 56
REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . ...... 42
REAR VIEW MIRROR . .......... 26
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 26
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 26
REAR-VISION CAMERA ......... 87
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . .... 21
RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING (RAB) . . . . . . . ........... 90
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
OFF....................90
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......... 48 S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 70
SEATING . . . . . ............. 23
Head Restraint Adjustment . .....24
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 23
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . ........24
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . 73 Connect to Home Wi-Fi ........73
Performing Software Updates . . . . . 73
SOUND . . . . . .............. 74
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . . . ...... 44
STARTING THE VEHICLE ......... 35
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 35
With Push-button Ignition . . . . . . . 35
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS (SRH) .................. 89
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ..... 53
Adaptive Cruise Control . .......85
Customizing EyeSight
®Settings . . . 86
STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . . 91
SUBARU STARLINK
®IN-VEHICLE
APPS . . . . . . . . . ......... 65
aha™ by HARMAN . . . . . . . ....65
Android Auto™ . . ...........66
Apple CarPlay
®.............66
Pandora®................65
SiriusXM®Travel Link ..........66
SUBARU STARLINK®MOBILE APP . . 67
SUBARU STARLINK®WI-FI HOTSPOT . 72
T
TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . . ....... 64
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN . . . . ............ 25
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 48
TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . ..... 52
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU ................. 6
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