ECU SUBARU LEGACY 2020 Getting Started Guide

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2PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
4 ENTRY AND EXIT
6 INSTRUMENT PANEL
8 GETTING COMFORTABLE
21 CONTROLS
25 GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS
26 OPERATING THE VEHICLE
32 REFUELING
33 PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
37 ENGINE COMPARTMENT
40 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
43 STARLINK OVERVIEW
48 STARLINK HOME
52 CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
56 MULTIMEDIA
59 PHONE
63 APPS
67 SUBARU STARLINK™ SAFETY AND SECURITY
70 MAPS(IF EQUIPPED)
88 SETTINGS AND UPDATES
98 APPENDIX: HOW TO
112 INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red “SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an emergency to speak with a SUBARU
STARLINK™ Customer Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the “Roadside Assistance” option in the
“MySubaru” menu on the multimedia system.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru. Coverage is automatic;
there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during
the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window. Please refer to
the Roadside Assistance guide in the owner's information kit for the details on this
coverage.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru Retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru Retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest Retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
*See your Retailer for details.
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Subaru is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Pressing this button will lock all doors, trunk and activate the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the trunk are not fully closed, five rapid chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash.
• Pressing this button three times (within five seconds) will activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet
of your Subaru, the horn will sound once, and the hazard
warning flashers will flash three times.
2 Unlock/Disarm
• Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door and fuel door if set to do so in the Touchscreen.
• Pressing this button twice (within five seconds) will unlock all doors and trunk.
• When you press this button, the interior lights will illuminate, if set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console
switch.
3 Trunk
• Pressing and holding this button will open the trunk only.
4 Panic Alarm
• Pressing this button will sound the horn and flash the hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate.
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
With this function, all doors and the fuel lid will automatically lock or unlock when certain
conditions are met based on your preference. You can change the setting in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the Touchscreen. Possible settings are:
AUTO DOOR LOCK Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)Shift into
PARKOFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Ignition OFF Drivers Door
OpenShift out of
PARK OFF
Access Key Fob
Transmitter
ENTRY AND EXIT
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This will allow you to select “Auto Electric
Folding” to fold the mirrors when entering and
exiting the vehicle.
It will also allow “Reverse Tilt” to have the right hand mirror tilt down when the vehicle is
put into reverse.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
When driving at night, the auto-dimming function
senses brightness from vehicle headlights behind you
and automatically dims to reduce glare. Pressing the
switch will turn this function on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch will illuminate when the
function is on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace up to three hand-held radio
frequency remotes used to activate devices, such as
garage door openers, gate openers, entry door locks,
security systems and home lighting. Please see the
Owner’s Manual for programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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Dual 7–Inch Automatic Climate Control System
This is the Dual 7 inch display. The climate
control buttons will be on the bottom display
and will be similar to the 11.6 inch display.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature
using the Starlink Safety and Security features through the
MySubaruapp (subscription required). Please refer to STARLINK
owner's manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this
feature.
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency Assistance: Press the
red “SOS” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer Care
Advisor (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. Please refer to
the SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press
the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside
Assistance Provider (Subscription
required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. See p.
67 for more information.
3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: these lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
CONTROLS
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MYSUBARU
Whether you’re on the road or planning adventures, the MySubaru app makes loving every
part of owning your Subaru easy. Although the mobile app is great when you are on the go,
you can also visit www.MySubaru.com from your computer to access the same functions
and to aid in planning your trip before you leave.
You can download the MySubaru app from the Google Play Store or
the Apple App Store on your phone by searching MySubaru.
By creating an account, you can:
• Schedule service with a Preferred Subaru Retailer
• Get vehicle service reminders, recall alerts, and exclusivecoupons
• Track and record your service history
• Access resources like your owner’s manuals, how to videos and more
• Have access to SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and Security features (must have an active SUBARU STARLINK™ subscription)
• Get help from 24-hour roadside assistance (24-hour roadside is included in standard 3-year warranty, and after 3 years with a Concierge package)
Service Appointment Scheduler
The SUBARU STARLINK Service Appointment
Scheduler can help you set an appointment
from the MySubaru website, Mobile App or the
vehicle’s Touchscreen. Getting your Subaru
vehicle to the Subaru professionals for service
is easy, no matter where you are. If you are
away from your preferred Subaru Retailer for
service, you can always use Service
Appointment Scheduler to locate any of our
certified Subaru Retailers near your location.
STARLINK Service Appointment Scheduler on
your Touchscreen is a convenient way to set a
service appointment. Simply select the
MySubaru icon on the Home screen and
choose “Make an Appointment” to get started.
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THE SUBARU STARLINK™ EXPERIENCE
STARLINK Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These include
Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle
Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, and so much more.
With the SUBARU STARLINK™ system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and
security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK™ experience
includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as
remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle.
Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS
and blue
i-button
. Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK™ call centers that are
there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The SOS button
is for SOS Emergency Assistance.
The i-button
is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed).
• Press the SOS button
for SOS Emergency Assistance.*
• Press the i-button
for Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if subscribed).*
• To cancel an SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Concierge call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select
the “End Call” button displayed on the Touchscreen.
Head to www.Subaru.com/STARLINK to see all the SUBARU
STARLINK™ subscription services and packages.
* Access to STARLINK Safety and Security services requires an active
STARLINK subscription. Remote Engine Start available on keyless access
with push-button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
available on vehicles with keyless access with push-button start and
automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual
transmission.
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SUBARU STARLINK™ ENROLLMENT
To enroll in SUBARU STARLINK™ and access remote services, a MySubaru account is
required. MySubaru is the Subaru owner website that allows you to access vehicle remote
services, user preferences, diagnostic alerts and other useful features enabled by your
STARLINK Safety Plus, STARLINK Security Plus and STARLINK Concierge subscription.
Your Retailer may have created an account for you during the delivery process. However,
you can also create a MySubaru account on www.mysubaru.com.
Enrollment in SUBARU STARLINK™ can be done online at MySubaru.com, through the
MySubaru Mobile App, at your Subaru Retailer or by calling a STARLINK Customer Care
Representative at 1-855-753-2495.
NOTE: Please have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available, as you will need it to
complete this step. After the enrollment process, you will learn more about the features in
detail at MySubaru.com.
MYSUBARU, MAKING OWNERSHIP EASY
The connection between you and your Subaru has never been simpler and the MySubaru
website (MySubaru.com) and MySubaru Mobile Application are the best way to stay in
touch with your Subaru vehicle. From MySubaru, you can access the following information
and STARLINK Safety and Security services*:
• Remote Services
• Vehicle Health
• Usage Reports
• Service Appointment Scheduler
• Vehicle Maintenance Schedules
• Service History
• Support Resources
*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.
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