radio SUBARU LEGACY 2021 Getting Started Guide

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PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...46
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......46
LATCH/ANCHOR............47
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......48
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK
RELEASE WITH SELF-
ILLUMINATING HANDLE......49
SPARE TIRE................49
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................50
2.5L ENGINE................51
2.4L TURBO ENGINE.........52
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......53
ENGINE OIL................53
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......53
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......54
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 54
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............54
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................57
BUTTONS..................59
TOUCHSCREEN.............60
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . 61
VOICE RECOGNITION........62
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......64
REARRANGING ICONS.......65
ADDING SHORTCUTS........66
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . 68
HOW TO CREATE A PROFILE . . 68
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................72
MEDIA.....................74
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........75
MAKING A CALL.............76
RECEIVING A CALL..........77
TEXT MESSAGES............78
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................79
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................80
MYSUBARU................82
MAPS
MAPS OVERVIEW............83
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................84
ENROLLMENT..............85
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....86
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................86
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................87
SOUND....................88
PHONE....................89
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........90
CLOCK....................91
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......92
OPERATION................93
FUNCTIONS................93
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . 99
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM).....................101
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF..............102
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES
REAR-VISION CAMERA......103
FRONT VIEW MONITOR.....103
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA)...................104
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)...105
STEERING RESPONSIVE
HEADLIGHTS (SRH).........105
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB)....................106
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON:All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START:Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH(if equipped)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and
accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates.
ON:All electrical systems are available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF:Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”.
NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. When the Engine START/STOP button indicator turns green, briefly press and release
the Engine START/STOP button.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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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.
As part of routine maintenance and continuous improvement, Subaru releases updates to
the firmware and software in your vehicle. Following the installation of these updates, the
screens and menus in your vehicle may differ from what appears in this guide.
For the most current information, please visitwww.subaru.com/owners,
www.subaru.com/customer-support, or contact your Subaru Retailer. Refer to page 5
for details on these resources.
* 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.
• Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
• 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus
• 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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Screen Layout
1Status Bar:The very top of the screen,
which shows the outside temperature
and clock. Tap on the clock display to
adjust the time and other clock settings.
2Information Bar:Displays the radio
station or music track you're listening to,
or several other screens of information. If
you select the arrows on the right or left,
you can scroll through the information
programmed to display there, customized
through the “Settings” menu.
3Home Screen:The main part of the
display where maps, phone features,
Apps and car information is accessed.
4Home Buttons:Provide shortcuts to
frequently used screens:
• Car Settings icon — Allows you to
adjust a number of vehicle settings,
even while driving
• Auto Start–Stop button — Allows you
activate or deactivate Auto Start-Stop
• Home Button — Returns you to the
home screen
• Driver Profile Button — Allows you to create or edit driver profiles
5Climate Control:The bottom portion of the screen contains all the settings for
climate control, including heated/vented seats. You can adjust the fan speed or
airflow mode simply by selecting this area.
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip:Press to toggle through your
presets or change a track or media file.
Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
2Volume:Press the volume switch up or
down to increase or decrease the volume.
3Source:Press the source button to
change the audio sources between radio
modes and media modes.
4Voice Recognition:Press to initiate the
built-in voice recognition system. If you
have an Android or Apple device paired,
press and hold to start the Apple
CarPlay
®/Android Auto™ voice
recognition function.
5Call/End:Press to receive or end a call without taking your hands off of the steering
wheel.Starlink Audio Controls
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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Common Commands
Below is a list of some of the common commands that you can use with the voice
recognition system. Please refer to 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
Navigate to [House Number,
Street, City, State]
1Sets a destination to the
addressNavigate to 1234 Main
Street, Lincoln, Washington
Show Map
1Displays the map screen Show Map
Where am I
1Displays current location on
mapWhere am I
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
Country 55
Set Fan Speed to [1-7]
2Sets the fan speed to the
spoken fan speedSet fan speed to 4
Set Temperature to
[Number]
2, 3Sets the temperature to the
spoken temperatureSet temperature to 70
Help Changes to help screen Help
Phone Help Displays a list of voice
commands related to
controlling your phonePhone Help
Media Help Displays a list of commands
related to the mediaMedia Help
Radio Help Displays a list of commands
related to the radioRadio Help
Navigation Help
1Displays a list of voice
commands related to
navigationNavigation Help
111.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system only211.6-inch Multimedia Plus and 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system only3When the A/C is off, the A/C setting will not change even if the voice command is accepted
STARLINK OVERVIEW
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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.
Car Info– Displays the operating status of
vehicle functions, vehicle status, and vehicle
inclination in the “Driving Statistics” screen. The
current setting of various vehicle functions and
a brief description of each function can be
viewed in the “Advanced Package” screen and
vehicle maintenance intervals in the
“Maintenance” screen.
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.
Map– Enter a destination and have route guidance to get you
where you are going.
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.
Add Shortcut– Add icons for various functions to the home screen.
STARLINK HOME
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RADIO
AM/FM Radio
Your Subaru is equipped standard with AM/FM
radio which includes HD Radio™. HD Radio™
technology is the digital evolution of analog
AM/FM radio. Your radio has a special receiver
which allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts, as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio with no static
or distortion.
Visit www.hdradio.com for more
information and a guide to available radio
stations and programming.
MULTIMEDIA
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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.
Setting 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 one of the desired preset
station buttons.
MULTIMEDIA
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