phone SUBARU BRZ 2022 Getting Started Guide

SETTING FUNCTION
Call
VolumeSets the call volume.
SMS/
MMS
Ringtone
VolumeSets the SMS/MMS ringtone volume.
SMS/
MMS
Read Out
VolumeSets the SMS/MMS read out volume.
Voice
VolumeSets the voice recognition prompts volume.
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.
CLOCK
Clock settings can be adjusted when the
ignition is in the “ON” position. You can adjust
the clock manually or set the clock to adjust
automatically on the clock setting screen. To
access the clock setting screen with a single
step:
1Select the clock on the status bar at the
top of the Center Information Display.
For more information on clock settings and full step-by-step instructions on adjusting
the clock both manually and automatically, please refer to page 84 in this Getting Started
Guide.
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Automatically
To set the clock automatically:
1Select the Clock Display in the Status
Bar.
2Select “Time Setting”.
3For vehicles with STARLINK
®Safety and
Security, select “Auto”. For vehicles
without STARLINK
®Safety and Security,
select “Sync With Phone”.
4Select “Back”.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• Vehicles with STARLINK
®Safety and Security: Automatically adjusts the clock when a
STARLINK®Safety and Security signal is available.
• Vehicles without STARLINK
®Safety and Security: 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 87 for Android devices or page 90 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 “Manage Devices”, then
select “Add ”.
3The screen to the right will be displayed
when pairing mode is in progress. The
device name will most likely be Subaru
BRZ, 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).
5Next select “Connected Devices” or
“Connections”.
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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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Pairing an iOS/Apple Device
1To pair an Apple 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 “Manage Devices”, then
select “Add”.
3When this screen is displayed, it is in
pairing mode. Note the “Device Name”;
it will most likely be “Subaru BRZ”.
4On your iOS/Apple device, select “Settings”.
The location on the Home screen will vary.
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ANDROID AUTO™
Cables
Always use a high-quality OEM USB cable.
Ensure the Android phone is fully up to date. Also verify that the
Android Auto app, along with all other apps that work with Android
Auto, are up to date. Android Auto might not function properly if one
of them is outdated or having an issue. The apps can be
downloaded from the Play Store.
For more information, visit:www.android.com/auto/
Connecting an Android Phone
1. To set up Android Auto™, first plug the
Android phone into the USB port of the
vehicle using a quality OEM cable. During
initial setup, messages appear on your
phone. Select “Next” or “Accept” as
required for setup, following the prompts
on your phone.
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2. Once setup is complete, select the Android
Auto™ icon in the Center Information
Display if the app has not already launched.
3. You will then be taken to the Home screen
of the Android Auto™ app for your phone.
4. If Android Auto won’t launch, open the
Android Auto app™ on the phone, then
select the top left menu button. Select
“Settings”, then “Connected Cars”, and
finally select the top right menu icon and
choose “Forget all cars”. If this does not
work, uninstall the Android Auto app from
the phone and reinstall from the Play Store.
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Compatible Models
Android Auto is available on Android phones. To see if your phone is
compatible, please refer to the Android Auto website:
https://www.android.com/phones/
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APPLE CARPLAY®
Cables
Apple CarPlay requires compatible iPhones to be connected via
your Subaru’s USB port. Cables must be an 8-Pin Lightning MFi
Certified cable (made for iPod/iPhone). Look for the Works with
Apple CarPlay or Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad icons when selecting
a cable.
For more information, visit:www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
Connecting an iPhone
1. To set up Apple CarPlay, you will need to
plug the iOS/Apple phone into the USB port
of the vehicle. Make sure to use an MFi
certified cable.
2. Select “Allow” on the iOS/Apple phone
when prompted.
3. Select Apple CarPlay on the vehicle screen.
This will bring you to the home screen of
your phone in Apple CarPlay.
Ensure the iOS/Apple phone is fully up to
date. Also ensure all apps that work on
Apple CarPlay are up to date. Apple
CarPlay might not function correctly if one
of the apps is outdated or having an issue.
Apps can be updated in the App Store.
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Compatible Models
For a list of all the Apple phones that are compatible with Apple
CarPlay, visit:www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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