Settings SUBARU FORESTER 2021 Getting Started Guide

AUTO START–STOP.........38
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................40
X-MODE
®..................41
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...43
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............44
FUEL......................44
FUEL CAPACITY.............44
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...45
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......45
LATCH/ANCHOR............46
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......47
CARGO COVER.............48
SPARE TIRE AND JACK.......48
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................49
2.5 L ENGINE...............50
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......51
ENGINE OIL................51
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......51
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......52
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 52
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............53
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................54
BUTTONS..................54
TOUCHSCREEN.............56
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 57
VOICE RECOGNITION........57
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......60
REARRANGING ICONS.......60
ADDING SHORTCUTS........61
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . 62
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................64
MEDIA.....................65
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........66
MAKING A CALL.............66
RECEIVING A CALL..........67
TEXT MESSAGES............68
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................69
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................71
MYSUBARU................73
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW............74
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES..................74
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................75
ENROLLMENT..............76
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....77
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................77
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................78
SOUND....................79
PHONE....................79
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........80
CLOCK....................82
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......84
OPERATION................84
FUNCTIONS................85
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 91
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES......92
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DRIVER ASSIST
TECHNOLOGIES
REAR-VISION CAMERA.......93
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA)....................93
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)....94
STEERING RESPONSIVE
HEADLIGHTS (SRH)..........94
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB).....................95
DRIVERFOCUS DISTRACTION
MITIGATION SYSTEM
DRIVERFOCUS®OVERVIEW...96
DRIVERFOCUS®
COMPONENTS..............96
DROWSY/INATTENTIVE
WARNINGS.................99
DRIVER PROFILE/CONVENIENCE
SETTINGS..................99
DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM
OFF......................100
CARE AND LIMITATIONS
STEREO CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS.............101
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND
DASHBOARD..............101
FRONT VIEW
FORESTER................102
EYESIGHT DISCLAIMER
EYESIGHT®DISCLAIMER....103
HOW TO APPENDIX
HOW TO OVERVIEW.........104
MEMORY HEIGHT..........105
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT....107
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING......108
ANDROID AUTO™..........116
APPLE CARPLAY
®..........118
WI-FI.....................120
MAPS....................122
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES.................130
INDEX.....................131
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Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
This feature allows you to set when your Subaru automatically locks or unlocks the doors
through the STARLINK®Touchscreen (select “Settings” then “Vehicle”). The available
settings are listed in the table below.
AVAILABLE SETTINGS
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)Shift into or
out of PARKOFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Shift into or out of
PARKIgnition OFF Driver’s Door
OpenOFF
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KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START(if
equipped)
The Keyless Access with Push-Button Start system features touch-activated door locking
or unlocking and push-button start functions without the key ever leaving your pocket or
purse. You can customize the touch-activated door locking or unlocking settings using the
i/Set switch to navigate to “Vehicle Setting” then “Keyless Entry System” in the
Combination Meter Display or through the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting
“Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Unlocking Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the driver’s door (or all
doors depending on the setting).
Grip the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all doors and the
rear gate. Two chirps sound and
the hazard warning lights flash
twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all the doors and the rear
gate and touch the door lock
sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the
rear gate lock. One chirp sounds
and the hazard warning lights
flash once.
Door Unlock Sensor
Door Lock Sensor
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Automatic Climate Control
Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for
you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the
system.
2Temperature Control Dial:Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
Multi-Function Display (MFD).
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the
Multi-Function Display (MDF).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, or the
temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
Operation in Manual Mode
3Air Conditioner Button:Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
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9Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer will also activate. You can customize this
function for continuous operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or
the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Dual—Zone Automatic Climate Control(if equipped)
You can set separate temperatures for the driver and front passenger. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At any time,
you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the
system.
2Temperature Control Dial:Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
screen. You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3SYNC Button:Press the button to synchronize the driver's and front passenger's
temperatures to the driver’s temperature control dial.
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the
Multi-Function Display (MDF).
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8Recirculated/Outside Air Button:Press this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
9Defroster Button:Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: The air conditioning may turn on to defrost the windshield more quickly.
However, the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate.
10Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then, press
the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate. You can customize this function for continuous
operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the SUBARU STARLINK
®
Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” and “Vehicle”.
Heated Seats(if equipped)
The heated seat switches are
located between the driver and
passenger seats. There is a
separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button
for more rapid heating or press
the “LO” button for normal
heating. Return the switch to the
center position to turn off the
heated seat.
Heated Seat Switches
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ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off
2Lane Keep Assist
3Increase Distance
4Decrease Distance
5Resume (RES)/Increase Speed and Set
(SET)/Decrease Speed
6SI-Drive
For more information on SI-Drive, please
refer to page 37 or your Owner’s Manual.
For more information on Advanced
Adaptive Cruise Control, please refer to page
91 or the EyeSight
®Owner’s Manual.
I/SET SWITCH
The “i/Set” switch allows you to cycle through
useful driving information in the Combination
Meter Display such as fuel consumption, driving
time, speed, and tire pressure. You can change
the information displayed using the up and
down arrows.
When the Menu Entering Screen is displayed,
pull and hold the “i/Set” switch to enter the
Menu Screen for the ability to modify a number
of vehicle settings.
For more information, please refer to “Combination Meter Display” in your Subaru
Owner’s Manual.
CONTROLS
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INFO SWITCH
Press the INFO switch to cycle through useful
information in the Multi-Function Display
(MFD). Navigate to the guidance screen and
hold the INFO switch to access the settings
menu and adjust a number of MFD settings.
For more information, please refer to
page 97 or “Multi-Function Display” in your
Subaru Owner’s Manual.
LIGHT CONTROLS
1AUTO:Rotate the end of the lever to set
your headlights to automatically turn on
or off, depending on the level of light
outside.
NOTE: The sensitivity of the automatic
headlights can be adjusted through the
STARLINK
®multimedia display.
2Parking Lights:Rotate the end of the
lever to turn on the instrument panel
lights, parking lights, side marker lights,
tail lights, and license plate lights.
3Headlights:Rotate the end of the lever to turn on the headlights, instrument panel
lights, parking lights, side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
4High Beams:Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. When
set to the “AUTO” position, pushing the lever forward also activates the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system. Pull the lever back to center to return to low beam.
5Fog Lights:If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights when the headlights
are on low beams in the
” or “AUTO” position.
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OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia combines the radio along with the ability to connect your
phone* through Bluetooth®to the multimedia system for making calls, sending text
messages and listening to your favorite songs on your phone.
* Compatible smartphone and application required. For applications to operate, latest version of each
application required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the Touchscreen. Some state laws
prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps
should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply.
Various Systems
Depending on your model and trim level there are several types of SUBARU STARLINK®
Multimedia systems. Some of the functions described in this guide will vary by system.
• 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation
BUTTONS
Radio Functions
1Power/Volume Control
Press the power/volume
control knob to mute or
un-mute the audio. Rotate
the knob left to decrease or
right to increase the volume.
2Radio
Press the RADIO button to
display the AM/FM/SXM
screen. The different tuner
modes can be selected by
touching the source you
want to hear.
3Media
Press the MEDIA button to display the media screen. Select the media source you
want to hear. Connected media will display in white.
4Tune
Rotate the knob to change the radio station or select the next track/media file. Press
and hold the knob to display the sound settings screen.
5Seek
Press the seek up or seek down button to seek the next or previous radio frequency.
You can also use the seek up or down buttons to select different audio tracks from
media sources. Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
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