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DRIVERFOCUS DISTRACTION
MITIGATION SYSTEM
DRIVERFOCUS®OVERVIEW . . 107
DRIVERFOCUS®
COMPONENTS.............107
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE
WARNINGS................109
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS.................109
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM
OFF......................111
CARE AND LIMITATIONS
STEREO CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS.............112
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND
DASHBOARD..............112
FRONT VIEW
LEGACY..................113
EYESIGHT DISCLAIMER
EYESIGHT®DISCLAIMER....114
HOW TO APPENDIX
HOW TO OVERVIEW.........115
SETTING THE CLOCK.......115
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT....120
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING......121
ANDROID AUTO™..........127
APPLE CARPLAY
®..........129
WI-FI.....................131
MAPS....................134
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES.................153
INDEX.....................154
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
1Auxiliary Input Jack:The
3.5mm auxiliary input jack is
located below the Center
Information Display. 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
Touchscreen to select the
auxiliary mode.
For more information,
please refer to page 74 in this Getting Started Guide or “Audio” in your STARLINK®
Owner’s Manual.
2Dual USB Ports:The USB ports are located below the Center Information Display
and, if equipped, on the center console in the rear seat area. 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 or connect to Apple CarPlay
®or Android
Auto™. All ports provide charging (5V, 2.1A) to devices. The ports on the rear center
console are for charging only.
For more information, please refer to page 74 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Audio” in your STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
For more information and step-by-step set up instructions for Android Auto™
and Apple CarPlay®, please refer to the How To Appendix in this Getting Started
Guide on page 127 for Android Auto™ and on page 129 for Apple CarPlay®.
Power Outlets:
Power outlets (12V) are located in the glove box and, if equipped, the center console.
Electrical power is available for use with in-vehicle electrical appliances with a maximum
power rating of 120W.
For more information, please refer to “Interior Equipment” in your Owner’s Manual.
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Connection Ports
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip:Press to toggle through your
presets or change a track or media file.
Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
2Volume:Press the volume switch up or
down to increase or decrease the volume.
3Source:Press the source button to
change the audio sources between radio
modes and media modes.
4Voice Recognition:
Press to initiate the
built-in voice recognition system. If you
have an Android or Apple device paired,
press and hold to start the Apple CarPlay
®/
Android Auto™ voice recognition function.
5Call/End:Press to receive or end a call without taking your hands off of the steering
wheel.
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. You do not need to speak directly into it.
Visit www.subaru.com/owners/starlink/multimedia.html for
more information.
Press the voice recognition switch to start the voice recognition
system. Press and hold the switch to cancel it.
For help with what you can say 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 Audio Controls
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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HOME SCREEN ICONS
MySubaru– Whether you’re on the road or
planning adventures, the MySubaru app makes
loving every part of owning your Subaru easy.
Apps– Entertainment and convenience
applications to enhance your driving
experience. The apps included are: MySubaru,
Travel Link
®, Android Auto™, SUBARU
STARLINK®and Apple CarPlay®.
Radio– Select a station to listen to as well as
pause and playback live radio.
Car Info– Displays the operating status of
vehicle functions, vehicle status, and vehicle
inclination in the “Driving Statistics” screen. The
current setting of various vehicle functions and
a brief description of each function can be
viewed in the “Advanced Package” screen and
vehicle maintenance intervals in the
“Maintenance” screen.
SUBARU STARLINK
®– Wireless pairing and
hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe
and easy connection to your favorite apps and
content. You can access news, navigation,
music, podcasts, and more through the
available SUBARU STARLINK
®app.
Map– Enter a destination and have route guidance to get you
where you are going.
Media– Play CDs, USB/iPod music or Bluetooth
®audio by
connecting to the device.
Phone– Place and receive calls and text messages.
Settings– Change the settings to your personal choice for select
systems inside the vehicle.
Home Screen Icons
STARLINK HOME
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MEDIA
Bluetooth®
Your Subaru has Bluetooth®hands-free technology to manage your phone and audio
systems. Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones link directly through your Touchscreen
automatically, once connected. Receive and initiate calls or play music directly from your
device while keeping it stowed for safety.
To pair a Bluetooth
®device to the Touchscreen, see page 121 for Android devices or
page 124 for Apple devices.
CD(if equipped)
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or on
the Home Screen, select "Media", then select "CD". Depending on the CD format, the
Touchscreen may show the CD album artwork.
USB / iPod
The USB connection is below the Center Information Display (CID) in front of the select
lever. You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod. 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 the 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 Touchscreen under
“Media”.
MULTIMEDIA
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SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia offers advanced connectivity
through Apple CarPlay®or Android Auto™ apps. Wireless pairing
and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy
connection to your favorite apps and content. You can access
news, navigation, music, podcasts, and more through the available
SUBARU STARLINK
®app.
For a complete list of all the apps available, visit
www.subaru.com/owners/starlink/multimedia.html.
Android Auto™
Android Auto™ can be used to view maps, play
music, and place calls by connecting your Android
device to the system. Supported applications can also
be run.
For more information, please refer to page 127.
For details on the services or the operations, visit the
Android Auto sites www.android.com/auto/ or
www.support.google.com/androidauto/
To use the Android Auto™ application, connect your Android device to the USB port.
Apple CarPlay®
Apple CarPlay®can be used to view maps, play music, and place
calls by connecting your iPhone to the system. Supported
applications can also be run.
For more information, please refer to page 129.
For details on the services or the operations, check the Apple
CarPlay
®site: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
To use the Apple CarPlay
®application, connect your iPhone to the
USB port.
APPS
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3For 11.6-inch display models, select
“Auto”. For Dual 7.0-inch display models,
select “Sync With Phone”.
4Select “Back”.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• 11.6-inch display with navigation system: Automatically adjusts the clock when a GPS
signal is available.
• 11.6-inch display without navigation system: Automatically adjusts the clock when a
STARLINK
®Safety and Security signal is available.
• Dual 7.0-inch display: 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 procedure to pair a phone to the SUBARU STARLINK
®Touchscreen, see
page 121 for Android devices or page 124 for Apple devices in this Getting Started Guide.
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