SUBARU BRZ 2022 Getting Started Guide

Common Commands
Below are examples of common commands that can be used with the voice recognition
system. Please refer to “Voice Recognition System” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Owner’s
Manual for a complete list.
VOICE COMMAND FUNCTION EXAMPLE
Dial [Number]Places a call to the phone
numberDial 555-123-4567
Call [Name] [Phone Type]Places a call to the contact
name and phone type of the
contact from the phonebookCall John Doe mobile
Tune to [Frequency]
(AM / FM)Switches to AM/FM and
tunes to spoken frequencyTune to 99.5 FM
Preset [Number]Switches to the preset
channelPreset 3
Satellite Channel
[Name / Channel Number]Switches to satellite channel
numberSatellite Channel Prime
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Launch [Application]Activates the spoken
applicationLaunch SUBARU
STARLINK
®
Help Changes to help screen Help
Phone HelpDisplays a list of voice
commands related to
controlling your phonePhone Help
Music HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to media/musicMusic Help
Apps HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to applicationsApps Help
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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.
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.
Maintenance– Allows you to set maintenance reminders.
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
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REARRANGING ICONS
You can rearrange the home screen icons
when in Edit Mode (first make sure "Home
Screen Shortcuts" is enabled in "Settings").
To rearrange icons:
1Select and hold the shortcut icon you
want to move until “Edit Mode” is
displayed at the top of the screen.
2Drag the icon to the desired position and
release.
3To delete an icon, drag the icon to the bottom of the screen labeled “DRAG HERE TO
DELETE” and release.
4To exit “Edit Mode” push the “Home” button.
ADDING SHORTCUTS
You can add shortcut icons for various functions to the Home screen when the Home
Screen Shortcut function is turned on. To turn on the Home Screen Shortcut function, go
to “Settings”, then the “General” menu.
To add icons, press the “Home” button.
1. Select “Add Shortcut”.
2. Select the desired function.
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3. Select the desired shortcut function.
4. Check that the shortcut icon is displayed
on the Home screen.
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CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
Creating a Driver Profile provides many benefits beyond just pairing a phone. The profile
records and remembers station presets, sound preferences, phone favorites, screen icons
and placement.
To create a driver profile:
1. On the Home screen, select “Settings”,
then in the “General” menu, select “Driver
Profiles”.
2. Select “Add”.
3. Select a language and then select “Next”.
4. Select “Driver’s Name”.
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5. Type your name in using the keyboard
screen, select “Next”.
6. Select “Next” on the following screen to go
to phone pairing.
7. Select “Add Phone” to pair your phone to
the system (see page 87 and 90 in the How
To Appendix) or select your phone if it is
already paired and select “Finish” when
complete.
To edit a driver profile:
1. On the Home screen, select “Settings” and in the “General” menu, select “Driver
Profiles”.
2. Select "Edit", then select a profile. You can then edit the profile according to same
steps as creating a profile.
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Retrieving a Driver Profile
There are two ways to retrieve a driver profile. The system may automatically retrieve the
profile once you are in your Subaru with the multimedia system on and your phone’s
Bluetooth
®active. You can also manually retrieve or change the profile by following these
steps:
1. Select “Settings”, then select “Driver
Profiles”.
2. Select the profile you want. You will receive
a pop up screen asking “ Are you sure you
want to activate this profile?”
3. Select “OK”.
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RADIO
AM/FM Radio
Your Subaru is equipped standard with AM/FM
radio, including HD Radio®. HD Radio®
technology allows you to receive digital
broadcasts (where available) in addition to
analog broadcasts. Digital broadcasts provide
free, crystal clear audio with no static or
distortion.
Visitwww.hdradio.comfor more
information and a guide to available radio
stations and programming.
Satellite Radio
A SiriusXM®Satellite Radio is a tuner
designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. After
a free trial period, a subscription is necessary
to continue service.
For more information or to subscribe, visit
www.siriusxm.com.
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Presets
You can preset 18 stations. Presets can be set
for SiriusXM®, FM, or AM stations, allowing
you to switch among the three with the press
of a single button. To preset a radio station:
1. Tune to the desired channel.
2. Press and hold the desired preset station
button at the bottom of the screen.
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 87 for Android devices or page
90 for Apple devices.
USB / iPod
You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod into the USB ports. 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 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 “Media” Screen.
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PAIRING A PHONE
To begin using your Bluetooth®Hands-free device you must first
pair your phone with the system. Phone pairing provides access to
the contact list on your phone and allows you to use the voice
recognition system to make and receive calls. The system can also
read incoming text messages, as well as allowing you to reply to
texts or send short messages. The system automatically reconnects
to your Bluetooth
®device and will remember your driver profile.
Visithttps://www.subaru.com/owners/index.htmlfor complete
details on what is available by connecting a phone to the
Touchscreen.
For instructions on how to pair your phone to the Touchscreen, see page 87 for
Android devices or page 90 for Apple devices.
MAKING A CALL
With a paired phone, you can make a call
through voice recognition by touching the
“Voice Recognition Switch” on the steering
wheel to start the voice recognition system.
After pressing the “Voice Recognition Switch”,
wait for the “Voice Guidance” screen to appear
on the Touchscreen and say “Call [name and
phone type]” or “Dial [number]”.
To make a call from the Touchscreen, start by
pushing the “Home” button and then select
“Phone”. After the phone screen displays,
select the method you would like to use to
make a call.
• Recents – Allows you to call someone that
has recently called you or that you called.
• Favorites – Allows you to place a call to one
of your favorites on your phone.
• Phonebook – Will display the phonebook that is on your phone.
• Messages – Allows you to call someone that recently sent you a text message.
• Keypad – Allow you to dial any number you would like.
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