2022 SUBARU OUTBACK bluetooth

PHONE
This system supports Bluetooth®, a wireless data system, allowing you to make and
receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
In the settings menu, you will be able to manage devices, adjust phone book and message
settings, and adjust other phone/Bluetooth
®settings.
To access the phone settings screen, press the “Home” button, select “Settings”, then
select the “Phone” menu.
MAPS/NAVIGATION
There are many settings that can be customized to your preference. These settings are
under the “Setting” menu and then “Navigation”. Below are some of the common settings
you may want to customize:
SETTING FUNCTION
Show Along Route Turn the display for parking lots, gas
stations and rest areas on or off for the
route being traveled during route guidance.
Arrival Distance/Time Sets the display for the estimated
remaining distance and estimated
remaining time to the destination.
Freeway Exit Preview Sets the freeway exit preview to on or off.
Automatic Zoom Sets whether to automatically enlarge the
map when approaching intersections or
turning points during route guidance on or
off.
Auto-Hide Route Bar Sets the route bar auto-hide function to on
or off.
Route Preference Sets the preferred route type when
searching for a new route.
Avoid Sets avoidance criteria for the route
calculation.
Traffic Warning Tone Sets the traffic alert sound to on or off.
Map Update Sets the updating of the map data.
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2Select “Time Setting”.
NOTE: On this screen, you can also
adjust the clock format (12H or 24H) and,
for vehicles with navigation, adjust the
time zone and Daylight Saving Time.
The recommended settings for these are
“Auto.”
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 131 for Android devices or page 134 for Apple devices in this Getting Started Guide.
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BLUETOOTH®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device
1To pair an Android device, start by
touching the “Phone” button on the
Home screen.
2If there is no phone connected, it will ask
you, “Do you want to add a device?”.
Select “Yes”. If a device has already been
paired, select “Add Device”.
3The screen to the right will be displayed
when pairing mode is in progress. The
device name will most likely be Subaru,
but be sure to make note of what name it
is so you can find it on your phone.
4On your Android device, go to “Settings”
(it can be found under apps).
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5Next select “Connected Devices” or
“Connections”.
6Now select “Bluetooth”. This will show a screen
to “Pair New Device” or it will be showing the
nearby devices to add. Select “Subaru”, if shown
on the list, or “Pair New Device”.
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7Now select “OK” to pair the devices.
Make sure to allow access to your
messages and call history in the “Allow
Access to Messages” popup box.
8Select “Yes” to transfer your contacts.
9If you cannot access your phonebook or
messages, go back to your phone’s
Bluetooth
®settings and select the gear
icon next to your vehicle’s device name
and ensure all settings are enabled.
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5Select “Bluetooth”.
6Now select “Subaru”, or the device name from
step 3, if not “Subaru”.
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7Verify your iOS/Apple device PIN is correct
and select “Pair”. Then select “Allow” on
the “Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync?”
screen.
8Select “Yes” to transfer contacts.
9On your iOS/Apple device, Subaru
should now be listed under “Bluetooth
Settings”. Select the blue “i” next to the
device name. Then ensure “Show
Notifications” and “Sync Contacts” are
enabled.
10Your iOS/Apple device is now paired. It is
recommended that you restart your
Subaru to complete the process and
ensure everything is fully synced.
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2.4L TURBO ENGINE ........... 60
2.5L ENGINE . . . . . . .......... 59
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 33
ADDING SHORTCUTS . . . . ...... 75
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . ........... 35
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . ....... 137
Cables . . . . . . . ..........137
Compatible Models ..........139
Connecting an Android Phone....138
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 139
Cables . . . . . . . ..........139
Compatible Models ..........141
Connecting an iPhone . . . .....140
AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 34
AUTO START–STOP . . . . . . . . . . . 44
B
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 113
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) . . . . . 113
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross
Traffic Alert OFF . . . . ........114
Lane Change Assist (LCA)......113
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . 113
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . ....... 131
Pairing an Android Device . . . . . . 131
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 134
BUTTONS . . . . ............. 68
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 68
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . ...... 56
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE ..... 23
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......... 53
CLIMATE CONTROL........... 25
11.6–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heated Seats . .............31
Heated Steering Wheel . .......32
Rear Heated Seats...........32
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CLOCK . . ................. 99
COMBINATION METER .......... 40
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE ..... 77
Retrieving a Driver Profile.......80
D
DRIVERFOCUS
®COMPONENTS . . . 116
Camera . ................116
Center Information Display (CID) . . 117
Combination Meter Display (CMD). . 117
DRIVERFOCUS®OVERVIEW..... 116
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM OFF . . 120
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS ............... 118
Deleting a Driver . . ..........119
Recognizing a Driver.........119
Registering a Driver . . . . . . . . . . 118
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . ....... 43
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode..43
Paddle Shift Control Switches.....43
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE WARNINGS . . 118
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . . 46
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . ......47
ENGINE OIL . . .............. 61
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY......... 61
ENROLLMENT . . . . . . ......... 93
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER . . ..... 123
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 100
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM) . . . . . . . ........... 109
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