SUBARU OUTBACK 2021 Getting Started Guide

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
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VOICE RECOGNITION
With SUBARU STARLINK®, simple voice commands can control
features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select
models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead
console. You do not need to speak directly into it.
Visit www.subaru.com/owners/starlink/multimedia.html for
more information.
Press the voice recognition switch to start the voice recognition
system. Press and hold the switch to cancel it.
For help with what you can say with voice recognition, press the “Help” button on the
screen or press the voice recognition button and say “Help”.
Tips
The system may not recognize the voice command due to various types of interference.
Some causes for voice command interference are:
• The command is spoken too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
• The window is open, the climate control system is set on high, or the ventilation is
directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while the command is spoken.
In some cases, you may not be able to use voice commands if the system cannot properly
recognize the command. For example, the command is incorrect or unclear.
NOTE: The system is designed to recognize a variety of commands, but certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
Google Assistant:May not work with all devices or may not be compatible with the audio
system.
Siri Eyes Free:Press and hold the Voice Recognition Button when your phone is
connected via bluetooth for Siri Eyes Free.
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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
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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.
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REARRANGING ICONS
You can rearrange the home screen icons
when in Edit Mode (first make sure "Home
Screen Shortcuts" is enabled in "Settings").
To rearrange icons:
1Select and hold the shortcut icon you
want to move until “Edit Mode” is
displayed at the top of the screen.
2Drag the icon to the desired position and
release.
3To delete an icon, drag the icon to the
bottom of the screen labeled “DRAG
HERE TO DELETE” and release.
4To exit “Edit Mode” touch the “Home”
button.
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ADDING SHORTCUTS
You can add shortcut icons for various functions to the Home screen when the Home
Screen Shortcut function is turned on. To turn on the Home Screen Shortcut function, go
to “Settings”, then the “General” menu.
To add icons, press the “Home” button.
1Select “Add Shortcut”.
2Select the desired function.
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3Select the desired shortcut function.
4Check that the shortcut icon is displayed
on the Home screen.
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CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
Creating a Driver Profile provides many benefits beyond just pairing a phone. The profile
records and remembers station presets, sound preferences, phone favorites, screen icons
and placement.
HOW TO CREATE A PROFILE
To create a driver profile:
1On the Home screen, select the Driver
Profile button.
2Select “Add”.
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3Select a language and then select
“Next”.
4Select “Driver’s Name”.
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5Type your name in using the keyboard
screen, select “Next”, and select “Next”
on the following screen to go to phone
pairing.
6Select “Add Phone” to pair your phone to
the system (see page 130 and 133 in the
How To Appendix) or select your phone if
it is already paired.
7Select “Finish”.
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