phone SUBARU OUTBACK 2020 Getting Started Guide

To edit a driver profile:1 From the Home screen, select the Driver
Profile button.
2 Select “Edit” then select the profile you
need to edit. This will take you through the
same steps as when the profile was set
up.
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 radio on with your phone’s Bluetooth®active.
You can also manually retrieve or change the profile by following these steps:
1. Press the “Driver Profile” button.
2. Select the profile you want.
3. You will receive a pop up screen asking “ Are you sure you want to activate this
profile?”, select “OK”.
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
65

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 110 for Android devices or page
113 for Apple devices.
CD (if equipped)
The CD player holds a single disc only. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or
touch the CD icon on the Touchscreen. Depending on the CD format, it may show the CD
album art work on the Touchscreen.
USB / iPod
The USB connection is below the Center Information Display (CID) in front of the shifter.
You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod. 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 the 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 Touchscreen.
MULTIMEDIA
68

PAIRING A PHONE
Using a Bluetooth®connection with the Touchscreen allows you to
use the voice recognition system to make and receive calls. It
provides access to your phone book on your phone and can read
incoming text messages as well as reply via voice recognition. It
remembers your driver profile when your phone pairs via
Bluetooth
®.
For instructions on how to pair your phone to the Touchscreen, see
page 110 for Android devices or page 113 for Apple devices.
Visit www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html for
complete details on what is available by connecting a phone to the
Touchscreen.
MAKING A CALL
You can make a call through voice recognition
by touching the “Voice Recognition Switch” on
the steering wheel to start or stop the voice
recognition system. After pressing the “Voice
PHONE
69

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.
• Recent – 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.
PHONE
70

RECEIVING A CALL
To receive a call, press the “Talk” switch on the
steering wheel or the “Talk” button on the
Touchscreen.
PHONE
71

To reject a call, press the “End” switch on the steering wheel or the “End” button on the
Touchscreen.
TEXT MESSAGES
Received messages can be forwarded from the connected Bluetooth®phone, enabling
checking and replying using the system.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth
®phone connected, received messages may not be
transferred to the message inbox. If the phone does not support the message function,
this function cannot be used.
Depending on the Bluetooth
®phone type, the
screen display may differ, and it may not be
possible to use certain functions.
To use this function, it is necessary to set the
phonebook download function to ON.
When a Short Message Service (SMS)/
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is
received, the incoming message screen pops
up with sound and is ready to be retrieved using the Touchscreen. Select “Play” to listen to
the message. You can also select the “Reply” button to reply to the sender using a
generated message.
If there is more than one unread message, this
screen will appear to allow you to either view
your inbox or ignore the message.
PHONE
72

WHAT ARE SUBARU STARLINK™ APPS?
SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia offers advanced connectivity
through Apple CarPlay™ or Android™ Auto apps. 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.
For a complete list of all the apps available, visit
www.subaru.com/engineering/starlink/multimedia.html.
Pandora®
Pandora is free personalized radio that offers effortless and endless music enjoyment and
discovery.
To use the Pandora application, connect your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth
®.
Depending on differences between models and software version, some vehicles might be
incompatible with this app.
The Pandora application must be installed on your smartphone.
Android™ Auto
Android Auto can be used to view maps, play music,
and place calls by connecting your Android device to
the system. Supported applications can also be run.
For more information, please refer to page 116.
For details on the services or the operations, visit the
Android Auto sites www.android.com/auto/ or
www.support.google.com/androidauto/.
To use the Android Auto application, connect your
Android device to the USB port.
APPS
73

Apple CarPlay™
Apple CarPlay can be used to view maps, play music, and place
calls by connecting your iPhone to the system. Supported
applications can also be run. For more information, please refer to
page 119.
For details on the services or the operations, check the Apple
CarPlay site www.apple.com/ios/carplay/.
To use the Apple CarPlay application, connect your iPhone to the
USB port.
SiriusXM®Travel Link
SiriusXM®U.S. satellite and data services are
available only in the 48 states of the
contiguous USA and DC.
Data service information, which is comprised
of sports, weather, stock and fuel, can be
received via the SiriusXM
®Radio.
To receive the data service information in the
vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM
®
Satellite Radio Service is necessary following a
free trial.
APPS
74

SUBARU STARLINK™ MOBILE APP
There are several key applications that can be
loaded to your phone and used while in your
Subaru to help you while you drive. You must
also download and log in to the SUBARU
STARLINK™ app on your phone to use these
apps.
To download the SUBARU STARLINK™ app,
go to the Apple App Store or the Google Play
Store and search for SUBARU STARLINK™ in
the menu.
Below are a few apps that you may find helpful.
Quick Guide
Quick Guide is the digital version of the
original printed Quick Guides that are standard
in all new Subaru vehicles. The app features
In-Vehicle Help (IVH) that provides an
interactive, searchable, model-specific
concierge through the Touchscreen.
Chimani
Get the most comprehensive guide to all 417 national parks in the United States. Quickly
learn about each park’s history and highlights.
APPS
75

eBird
Exclusive to Subaru vehicles, the eBird app
tells you what birds are being seen near you in
real time. Based on a database of millions of
bird sightings, eBird acts as a “digital coach”
to finding the birds that are there right now.
Use the app to decide where to go based on
the distance to a great birding location and the
number of species being seen there. For
example, the app will tell you the nearest one
is 8 miles away and navigate you to the last place it was seen. Full-screen photos help you
confirm your sightings.
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)
APPS
76