navigation SUBARU ASCENT 2021 Getting Started Guide

SOUND
To change the sound settings, press the “Home” button, then select “Settings”, and then
select “Sound”. Choose the setting you want to change.
SETTING FUNCTION
EQ and Sound Position Select to set sound settings.
Surround Select to turn the surround on/off.
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.
SETTING FUNCTION
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 input your home address.
Save as Work Allows you to input your work address.
POI Icons Allows you to turn the icons on/off.
Arrival Time Allows you to select either 12 hour time or 24 hour
(military) time.
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 119). 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 127.
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Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC
Maps can also be updated using a USB memory device, which will
allow the entire map program to be updated at one time. This is a
great option if you are going to take a cross-country trip and your
maps have not been updated in a while.
To update the map using a USB memory device, start by going to
www.subaru-maps.com
CLOCK
The clock can be set manually or 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).
Manually
Use the STARLINK®Touchscreen to set the clock:
1Press the “Home” button.
2Select “Settings”.
3Select “Vehicle”.
4Select “Time/Date”.
5Select “Mode”.
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6Select “Auto”. Select 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 procedure to pair a phone to the SUBARU STARLINK
®Touchscreen, see
page 107 for Android devices or page 111 for Apple devices.
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MAPS(if equipped)
Finding a Destination by Address
To search by address:
1. Start by pushing the “Map” button to
display the map screen. Then, select
“Menu”. Next select “Search by Destination
Enter Address”.
2. The keypad screen displays. As you type
the address or name of the destination,
suggestions will display. Select the desired
destination.
3. The route calculation screen displays three
recommended routes at the bottom left of
the screen. Select the desired route, then
select “GO”. You can also press and hold
the route on the map to begin navigation.
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Finding a Destination by POI
To search by Points Of Interest (POI):
1. Push the “Map” button to display the map screen.
Then, select “Menu”, followed by “Nearby Places
List of POI”.
2. Categories are listed alphabetically. Use the scroll
bar on the right, if needed, to display more
categories, then make your selection.
3. Select the desired item from the list, then select
“GO”.
4. The route calculation screen displays three
recommended routes at the bottom left of the
screen. Select the desired route, then select “GO”.
You can also press and hold the route on the map
to begin navigation.
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Route Options
You can set the navigation system to avoid
various types of routes:
1. Select “Route Options” on the route
calculation 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” from 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:
ICON EXPLANATION ICON EXPLANATION
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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Map Updates
You can update the entire USA map at once via USB by going to:
www.subaru-maps.com
Maps can also be updated over a Wi-Fi network. To update your
maps via Wi-Fi, follow this process:
1Connect to a Wi-Fi network. If you need help with this, see
page 119.
2On the Home screen, select “Settings” then “Navigation”.
Next, select “Map Update” on the navigation setting screen.
3Select “Select Region (Max up to 8)” to
select the regions you would like to
update.
4Select the regions for which maps are to
be updated.
5Select “Back”.
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FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES
For 8.0–inch Multimedia Plus and 8.0–inch Multimedia Navigation systems, you can
update the system software via a Wi-Fi connection or the aha™ application on your
smartphone (depending on your smartphone communication and transfer speed).
To accurately check for updates, make sure the clock is set to “Auto” with a GPS signal
available (system with navigation) or a phone paired via Bluetooth
®(system without
navigation). See page 83 for step by step directions on setting the clock. System
functionality will be restricted during installation.
1.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network or start the aha application on your smartphone (see page119).
2. Return to the general settings screen (if needed, press the “Home” button, select
“Settings”, and then select “General”).
3. Select “Check for Updates”.
• If “Automatically Check for Updates” is turned on at the general settings screen, an
update check will be performed automatically before proceeding to the next step.
• If “Automatically Download Updates” is turned on at the general settings screen, the
software update will be downloaded automatically before proceeding to “Update
Installation”.
4. If the “Software Update Ready to Download” pop-up is displayed, select “Download
Now” to begin the download. The download status progress is displayed in the upper
right of the screen.
5. Select “Install Now” to start the installation process. The installation process will take
several minutes to complete. If you need to stop the installation process, press
“Cancel”.
6. When the installation is complete, select “I Agree” on the confirmation message to
complete the update process. By selecting “I Agree”, the system will restart
automatically.
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