phone SUBARU CROSSTREK 2021 Getting Started Guide

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of the apps is outdated or having an issue.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/
WI-FI
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Display the General Settings screen by
pressing the “Home” button, then select
“Settings”. Make sure Wi-Fi is on.
2. Under the “General” tab, select “Wi-Fi
Settings”.
3. Select the desired network. If the network is
a secure network, a lock symbol appears
on the right side of the screen. If you are
connecting to a secure network, enter the
password and select “Join”.
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Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription
Internet access is purchased separately through AT&T with monthly,
per gigabyte, and unlimited data options available. Existing AT&T
customers have the option to add an additional line to their AT&T
Mobile Share plan. Available on select models.
Shortly after you take delivery of your new Subaru, you will receive
an email from AT&T for a one month free trial and how to activate
your free trial. To set up and enroll:
1. Select “Settings” from the Home screen.
2. Select “Wi-Fi Hotspot” to turn it on (if the Wi-Fi Hotpot is already
on then proceed to the next step).
3. Select Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings to view or update the following settings:
• Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID)
• SSID Broadcast (Network ON / OFF)
• Security Type (WPA / WPA2)
• Password
• Connected Devices (Maximum of 8 devices)
How to enroll:
1. Connect your tablet, smartphone or laptop to the SUBARU STARLINK
®Wi-Fi Hotspot
network listed in the settings menu and open your preferred web browser on the device
connected.
2. Once the SUBARU STARLINK
®Wi-Fi Hotspot homepage loads, follow the on-screen
instructions to create a new account or to add your vehicle to an already existing AT&T
Wireless account. You can also subscribe to the Wi-Fi Hotspot from the MySubaru
website or Mobile App.
You can also visit an AT&T store or their website for more information at:
https://www.att.com/plans/connected-car/subaru.html
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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 76 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 page 106).
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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2.0L OR 2.5L ENGINE...........43
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS......20
ADDING SHORTCUTS..........55
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . . . . ........22
ANDROID AUTO™
Cables . . . . . . . ..........102
Compatible Models ..........104
Connecting an Android Phone....102
APPLE CARPLAY
®
Cables . . . . . . . ..........105
Compatible Models ..........106
Connecting an iPhone . . . .....105
AUDIO CONTROLS . ...........21
AUTO START–STOP . . .........33
B
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR
CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) . . . . . . 87
Lane Change Assist (LCA) . ......87
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . 88
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING
Pairing an Android Device.......94
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 98
BUTTONS
CD Player Functions (if equipped) . . 48
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . 49
Other Functions . . . . . ........49
Radio Functions . . . . . ........48
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS..........38
CLIMATE CONTROL
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . 17
Heated Seats . . . ...........19Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CLOCK
Automatically ..............76
Manually.................76
COMBINATION METER . .........28
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
Retrieving a Driver Profile.......56
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES . . ..............68
CROSSTREK . ...............91
CRUISE CONTROL . . ..........22
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
6-Speed Manual Transmission....31
Automatic Transmission Shift
Mode . . .................31
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if
equipped) . . . .............32
SI-DRIVE (if equipped).........32
E
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . ........44
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY..........44
ENROLLMENT ...............70
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER . . ......92
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW ..........78
F
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES . . . . ............116
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS.......38
FUEL.....................37
FUEL CAPACITY . . . . ..........37
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FUNCTIONS
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with
Lane Centering.............79
Conventional Cruise Control......83
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N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . . 44
O
OPERATION . . . . . ............78
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..........26
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM
Various Systems . ...........47
OWNER’S RESOURCES . . . .......4
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . ...........60
PHONE . . . . . . . . ...........73
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . 14
POWER MOONROOF
Sliding the Moonroof..........16
Tilting the Moonroof..........16
POWER WINDOWS . ...........16
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 30
R
RADIO
AM/FM Radio . . ............58
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Satellite Radio . . . . ..........58
REARRANGING ICONS . . . .......54
REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . ......40
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 15
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 15
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . 87
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . ......26
RECEIVING A CALL . . ..........61
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB) . . . . . . .............89
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY..........45S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 69
SEATING
Head Restraint Adjustment ......12
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Driver’s Seat..........12
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . .........13
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW
Connect to Home Wi-Fi........72
Performing Software Updates . . . . . 72
SOUND . . .................73
SPARE TIRE AND JACK..........41
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 30
With Push-button Ignition . . . . . . . 30
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS
(SRH) . . . . . . . ...........88
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . . . . 51
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control . . 85
Customizing EyeSight
®Settings . . . 86
STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . . 90
SUBARU STARLINK
®IN-VEHICLE APPS
aha™ by HARMAN . . . . . . .....63
Android Auto™ . ............64
Apple CarPlay
®.............64
Pandora®................63
SiriusXM®Travel Link..........64
SUBARU STARLINK®MOBILE APP
Chimani . . . . . . . . . ........65
eBird ...................66
Quick Reference Guide........65
Yelp....................65
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT . . . . ............71
T
TEXT MESSAGES . . ...........62
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN . . . . ............14
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) . . . . . . . ...........46
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