USB SUBARU OUTBACK 2021 Getting Started Guide

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
1Auxiliary Input Jack:The
3.5mm auxiliary input jack is
located below the Center
Information Display. You can
connect a portable music
player to the auxiliary jack
and hear the music stored on
it through your Subaru’s
speakers. Press the
“Source” button located on
the steering wheel or the
“Media” button on the
Touchscreen to select the
auxiliary mode.
For more information,
please refer to page 82 or your SUBARU STARLINK®Owner’s Manual.
2Dual USB Ports:The USB ports are located below the Center Information Display
and, if equipped, on the center console in the rear seat area. You can connect a
variety of USB-equipped devices to the front ports, such as portable music players or
smartphones, to enjoy your favorite music through your STARLINK
®Multimedia
System. All ports provide charging (5V, 2.1A) to devices. The ports on the rear center
console are for charging only.
For more information, please refer to page 82 or your SUBARU STARLINK®
Owner’s Manual.
Power Outlets:
Power outlets (12V) are located in the glove box, cargo area, and, if equipped, the center
console. Electrical power is available for use with in-vehicle electrical appliances with a
maximum power rating of 120W.
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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Connection Ports
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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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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 130 for Android devices or page
133 for Apple devices.
CD(if equipped)
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or on
the Home Screen, select "Media", then select "CD". Depending on the CD format, the
Touchscreen may show the CD album artwork.
USB / iPod
The USB connection is below the Center Information Display (CID) in front of the select
lever. 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 under
“Media”.
MULTIMEDIA
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SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE 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/owners/starlink/multimedia.html.
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 136.
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.
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 137.
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.
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MAPS/NAVIGATION
There are many settings that can be customized to your preference. These settings are
under the “Setting” menu and then “Navigation”. Below are some of the common settings
you may want to customize:
SETTING FUNCTION
Show Along Route Turn the display for parking lots, gas
stations and rest areas on or off for the
route being traveled during route guidance.
Arrival Distance/Time Sets the display for the estimated
remaining distance and estimated
remaining time to the destination.
Freeway Exit Preview Sets the freeway exit preview to on or off.
Automatic Zoom
Sets whether to automatically enlarge the map
when approaching intersections or turning
points during route guidance on or off.
Auto-Hide Route Bar Sets the route bar auto-hide function to on
or off.
Route Preference Sets the preferred route type when
searching for a new route.
Avoid Sets avoidance criteria for the route
calculation.
Traffic Warning Tone Sets the traffic alert sound to on or off.
Map Update Sets the updating of the map data.
Checking for Map Updates
You can update the maps to the latest information. The maps should be checked and
updated regularly for the best possible navigation experience.
Atwww.subaru-maps.com, you can update the entire USA map at once via USB. The
maps can also be updated over the air. When updating over the air, you can update eight
regions at a time. This allows you to update your home state without having to download
the entire map program for the United States. This option is great if you normally stay in
your home state and/or surrounding states.
Updating Over-the-Air
To check for available updates over-the-air, first connect to a Wi-Fi network (see page139). Map
updates can be found by selecting “Settings”, then “Navigation” on the Touchscreen.
For step by step directions for updating your maps through Wi-Fi, please refer to
page 160.
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Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC
Maps can also be updated using a USB memory device, which will
allow the entire map program to be updated at one time. This is a
great option if you are going to take a cross-country trip and your
maps have not been updated in a while.
To update the map using a USB memory device, start by going to
www.subaru-maps.com.
CLOCK
Clock settings can be adjusted when the
ignition is in the “ON” position. You can adjust
the clock manually or set the clock to adjust
automatically on the clock setting screen. To
access the clock setting screen with a single
step:
1Select the clock on the status bar at the
top of the Center Information Display.
For more information on clock settings
and full step-by-step instructions on adjusting
the clock both manually and automatically,
please refer to page 123.
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ANDROID AUTO™
Cables
Always use a high-quality OEM USB cable.
Ensure the Android phone is fully up to date. Also verify that the
Android Auto™ app, along with all other apps that work with
Android Auto™, are up to date. Android Auto™ might not function
properly if one of them is outdated or having an issue. The apps can
be downloaded from the Play Store.
For more information, visit www.android.com/auto/
Connecting an Android Phone
1To set up Android Auto™, first plug the
Android phone into the USB port of the
vehicle using a quality OEM cable.
Following the prompts on your phone,
select "Accept", "Continue", or "Allow"
as needed to complete the setup.
2Once setup is complete, select the
Android Auto™ button on the Center
Information Display to open and use the
application.
3If Android Auto won’t launch, open the
Android Auto™ app on your phone, then
select the menu button on the top left.
Select “Settings”, then “Connected
Cars”. Finally select the menu icon in the
top right and choose “Forget all cars”.
Re-try the setup process.
If this does not work, uninstall the
Android Auto™ app from the phone and
reinstall from the Play Store.
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Compatible Models
Android Auto™ is available on Android phones. To see if your phone
is compatible, please refer to the Android Auto™ website:
https://www.android.com/phones/
APPLE CARPLAY®
Cables
Apple CarPlay®requires compatible iPhones to be connected via
your Subaru’s USB port. Cables must be an 8-Pin Lightning MFi
Certified cable (made for iPod/iPhone). Look for the “Works with
Apple CarPlay
®” or “Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad” icons when
selecting a cable.
For more information, visit: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Connecting an iPhone
1. To set up Apple CarPlay®, make sure Siri is
turned on then plug the iOS/Apple phone
into the USB port of the vehicle. Make sure
to use an MFi certified cable.
2. Select “Allow” on the iOS/Apple phone when
prompted.
3. Select Apple CarPlay
®on the vehicle screen.
This will bring you to the home page of your
phone in Apple CarPlay
®.
Ensure the iOS/Apple phone is fully up to
date. Also ensure all apps that work on
Apple CarPlay
®are up to date. Apple
CarPlay®might not function correctly if one
of the apps is outdated or having an issue.
Apps can be updated in the App Store.
Compatible Models
For a list of all the Apple phones that are compatible with Apple
CarPlay®, visit: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC..99
Updating Over-the-Air . . . . . . . . . 98
MAPS OVERVIEW . . . . . ........ 91
MEDIA................... 82
Aux Input . . . . . . . . . ........82
Bluetooth
®................82
CD ....................82
USB / iPod . . . . . . . .........82
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT . . . . . . . 129
MEMORY HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MYSUBARU . . . . . . .......... 90
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 90
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....... 94
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN........ 60
O
OPERATION . . . . . . . ........ 101
OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . ........ 40
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Screen Layout . . . . . . ........66
Various Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
OWNER’S RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . . . ........ 83
PHONE................... 97
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS ..... 21
Power Folding Mirrors .........22
Reverse Tilt Mirror . . . . . ......23
POWER MOONROOF . . . . . ..... 25
Opening/Closing the Moonroof . . . . 25
Tilting the Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . 25
POWER REAR GATE (PRG) ....... 12
From the Rear of the Vehicle.....13
Hands-free Power Rear Gate .....14
Power Rear Gate Button ........12
Power Rear Gate Lock . ........14POWER WINDOWS............ 24
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 42
R
RADIO.................... 80
AM/FM Radio..............80
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting Presets . . . . . . . ......81
REARRANGING ICONS .......... 73
REAR SEAT REMINDER......... 54
Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders ...........54
REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . ..... 23
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 23
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 24
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . . . . . . . 111
Rear-vision Camera Washer .....111
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear-vision Camera Washer......39
RECEIVING A CALL ............ 85
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB)................. 114
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......... 61
S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 92
SEATING.................. 18
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 20
Manual Seats . . . . . .........18
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 19
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . . . . .....20
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . . 95
Connect to Home Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . 95
Performing Software Updates .....95
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . ...... 123
Automatically . . . . ..........126
Manually................124
SOUND................... 96
SPARE TIRE................ 56
STARTING THE VEHICLE ......... 42
Without Push-button Ignition.....42
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