service SUBARU WRX 2016 User Guide

Audio/Useful information
Useful information & SiriusXM Data Service*Data service information, which is com-
prised of traffic information and weather
information, 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. Refer
to “ SiriusXM Satellite Radio ” F 5-45.
Content set to use the SiriusXM data
service is reset when personal information
is initialized. No. Function
& 1
Option key: Perform the SXM
setting. See below.
& 2
Scan key: Search for a channel
which the direction of higher fre-
quency from current frequency. Re-
produce the channel that can re-
ceive by five seconds.
& 3List key: A list is displayed. There
are three types of lists ( “ Presets ” ,
“ Categories ” ,or “ All Channels ” ) are
available.
“ Presets ” : Preset channels are dis-
played in a list.
“ Categories ” : The channels of the
selected category are displayed in a
list.
“ All Channels ” : All selectable chan-
nels are displayed in a list.
& 4
Info key: Display the contents in-
formation of a channel receiving. No. Function
& 5
Presets tab: Presets list (30 chan-
nels max.) is displayed.
& 6
Categories tab: Categories list is
displayed.
& 7
All Channels tab: All channels list is
displayed.
& 8
Direct Tune tab: Change to the
Direct Tune display. See below.
& 9
Return to the previous display.
& 10
Return to the playback display.
! SXM setting option
1. A option menu screen is displayed
when touch the Option key.5-28

STARLINK disclaimer error screen
The error screen will be displayed due to
one of the following possible reasons.
. Your smartphone and the system
has not been connected via USB (for
iPhone) or Bluetooth (for Android).
. STARLINK APPS has not been
activated.
3. If you press
Check (Check) on the
STARLINK disclaimer screen, the APPS
main screen will be displayed. No. Function
& 1
Select to go to the Music APPS
screen.
& 2
Select to go to the News APPS
screen.
& 3
Select to go to the Calendar APPS
screen.
& 4
Select to go to the Weather APPS
screen.
& 5
Select to go to the iHeartRadio
APPS screen. Error screen that is displayed while using
STARLINK
The error screen will be displayed while
using STARLINK due to one of the
following possible reasons.
. When your smartphone has no service
or the Bluetooth communication is not
possible.
. When your smartphone is turned off.
. When the STARLINK APPS is quit.
. When connection to the STARLINK
server is not possible.
. When a problem occurs other than a
server error.
NOTE
When using the STARLINK function, a
disclaimer screen will be displayed. Be
sure to fully read the contents before Audio/Useful information
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. Program Service Data: Presents song
name, artist, station IDs, and other rele-
vant data streams.
. iTunes Tagging provides you the op-
portunity to discover a wide range of
content and the means to “ tag ” that
content for later review and purchase from
the iTunes Store. Also refer to the Apple
Automotive specifications for implement-
ing iTunes Tagging.
. Visual information related to content
being played on your HD Radio receiver,
such as Album Art, historical photographs,
still art from live broadcasts, among other
related content. Audio/Radio operation
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Audio/Radio operation
! Troubleshooting guide Experience Cause Action
Mismatch of time alignment - a user may hear
a short period of programming replayed or an
echo, stutter or skip. The radio stations analog and digital volume is
not properly aligned or the station is in ballgame
mode. None, radio broadcast issue. A user can contact
the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in and out. Radio is shifting between analog and digital
audio. Reception issue, may clear-up as the vehicle
continues to be driven. Turning the indicator of the
“ HD Radio TM
” button off can force radio in an
analog audio.
Audio mute condition when an HD2/HD3
multicast channel had been playing. The radio does not have access to digital
signals at the moment. This is normal behavior, wait until the digital signal
returns. If out of the coverage area, seek a new
station.
Audio mute delay when selecting an HD2/
HD3 multicast channel preset. The digital multicast content is not available until
HD Radio TM
broadcast can be decoded and
make the audio available. This takes up to 7
seconds. This is normal behavior, wait for the audio to
become available.
Text information does not match the present
song audio. Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Broadcaster should be notified. Complete the form;
www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio
_station_experiences.
No text information shown for the present
selected frequency. Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Broadcaster should be notified. Complete the form;
www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio
_station_experiences.5-44

Audio/Radio operation
No. Function
& 1
Select to display the audio source
selection screen.
& 2
Display the contents information of a
channel receiving.
& 3
Select to display each list.
& 4
Search for a channel from the
direction of a higher frequency than
the current frequency and play each
channel that can be received for five
seconds.
& 5
Option key. Select to open the
Option screen.
& 6
Return to the control screen.
& 7
Select to display the sound setting
screen. Refer to “ Basic operation ”
F 5-12.
& 8
Turn to adjust volume.
Press to turn the audio system on/
off.
& 9
Turn right to step up channels and
turn left to step down channels.
& 10
Select to step up/down channels.
Select and hold to step up/down
channels fast. No. Function
& 1
Return to the previous screen.
& 2
Return to the control screen.
& 3Press each tab key to switch the list
screen.
Presets tab: Presets list is displayed.
Categories tab: Categories list is
displayed.
All Channels tab: All channels list is
displayed.
Direct Tune tab: Change to the
Direct Tune display. ! How to subscribe to SiriusXM Sa-
tellite Radio
To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in
the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio service is necessary.
A SiriusXM Satellite Radio is a tuner
designed exclusively to receive broad-
casts provided under a separate subscrip-
tion.
! How to subscribe
It is necessary to enter into a separate
service agreement with SiriusXM Satellite
Radio in order to receive satellite broad-
cast programming in the vehicle. Addi-
tional activation and service subscription
fees apply that are not included in the
purchase price of the vehicle and digital
satellite tuner.
. For complete information on subscrip-
tion rates and terms, or to subscribe to
SiriusXM Satellite Radio:
Refer to www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-209-0079.5-46

WARNING. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
— Legal Disclaimers and Warn-
ings
– Fees and Taxes — Subscrip-
tion fee, taxes, one time acti-
vation fee, and other fees may
apply. Subscription fee is con-
sumer only. All fees and pro-
gramming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Cus-
tomer Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.ca XM service
only available in Canada.
Explicit Language Notice —
Channels with frequent expli-
cit language are indicated
with an “ XL ” preceding the
channel name. Channel block-
ing is available for SiriusXM
Satellite Radio receivers by
notifying XM at;
Visit www.siriusxm.ca or call-
ing
1-877-209-0079 CAUTION. It is prohibited to copy, decom-
pile, disassemble, reverse engi-
neer, hack, manipulate, or other-
wise make available any technol-
ogy or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio System
or that support the XM website,
the Online Service or any of its
content. Furthermore, the
AMBE ®
voice compression soft-
ware included in this product is
protected by intellectual property
rights including patent rights,
copyrights, and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
. Note: this applies to SiriusXM
Satellite Radio receivers only
and not XM Ready devices.
NOTE . SiriusXM Satellite Services — De-
scriptions
– Only SiriusXM Satellite Radio ®
brings you more of what you love,
all in one place. Get over 175
channels, including commercial-
free music, plus the best sports,
news, talk, comedy and entertain- ment. Welcome to the world of
satellite radio. More information
about SiriusXM Satellite Radio is
available online at www.siriusxm.
ca.
. SiriusXM Satellite Services — Sub-
scription Instructions
– For SiriusXM Services requiring
a subscription (such as SiriusXM
Satellite Radio, and some Infotain-
ment & data services), the following
applies.
Required SiriusXM Satellite Radio
and some Infotainment & data ser-
vices monthly subscriptions sold
separately after trial period. Sub-
scription fee is consumer only. All
fees and programming subject to
change. Subscriptions are subject
to the Customer Agreement avail-
able at www.siriusxm.ca. Sirius, XM
and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
All other marks, channel names and
logos are the property of their
respective owners.
For more information, program
schedules, and to subscribe or
extend subscription after compli-
mentary trial period; more informa-
tion is available at:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca or calling Audio/Radio operation
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Audio/Radio operation
1-877-209-0079
. SiriusXM Satellite Radio is solely
responsible for the quality, availability
and content of the satellite radio ser-
vices provided, which are subject to
the terms and conditions of the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio customer ser-
vice agreement.
. Customers should have their radio
ID ready; the radio ID can be found by
tuning to “ Ch 000 ” on the radio. For
details, see “ DISPLAYING THE RADIO
ID ” below.
. All fees and programming are the
responsibility of SiriusXM Satellite
Radio and are subject to change.
! Displaying the Radio ID
Each SiriusXM tuner is identified with a
unique radio ID. The radio ID is required
when activating an SiriusXM Satellite
Services or when reporting a problem. 1. If “ Ch 000 ” is selected using the
“ AUDIO/TUNE ” knob, the ID code, will
be displayed.
2. If you touch the Option key, the Radio
ID will be displayed on the Option screen. ! Presetting a channel
1. The Presets list is displayed via either
of the following procedures.
. When you press the List key in the
SiriusXM main screen (if the list that
was displayed the last time is Presets).
. When you select the Categories tab
(star icon) in each list screen.
2. The current channel is stored if you
press and hold the Preset list key for 1.5
seconds. You can store up to 30 channels
(A beep sounds when a channel stored).
. The “ Playing ” icon is displayed for
the currently selected channel.5-48

! Before using aha application
In order to use the aha application on this
system, the application must be installed
on the smartphone.
! Settings required to use aha
application
. Search and download the aha applica-
tion from your smartphone app store.
– iPhone and iPod touch: Apple App
Store via iTunes
– Android device: Google Play Store
. Create an account and login to the aha
application on the smartphone.
NOTE Please use the latest version of the aha
application.
! About app-based connected con-
tent
Requirements for using the connected
content services of the aha application
on this system.
. Latest version of the system is compa-
tible with connected content application(s)
for the smartphone, available from aha,
downloaded to your smartphone.
. A current account with a wireless
content service provider.
. A smartphone data plan: If the data
plan for your smartphone does not provide for unlimited data usage, additional
charges from your carrier may apply for
accessing app-based connected content
via 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, or 4G LTE wireless
networks.
. Connection to the internet via 3G, 4G,
Wi-Fi, or 4G LTE networks.
NOTE . Changes to product specifications
may result in differences between the
content of the manual and features of
the product.
. Be careful not to exceed the data
usage limits for your smartphone.
Doing so will result in additional data
usage charges from your phone car-
rier.
. Access to app-based connected
content will depend on the availability
of wireless cellular and/or Wi-Fi net-
work coverage for the purpose of
allowing your smartphone to connect
to the internet.
. Service availability may be geogra-
phically limited by region. Consult the
wireless connected content service
provider for additional information.
. Ability of this product to access
connected content is subject to change
without notice and could be affected by
any of the following: compatibility issues with future firmware versions
of the smartphone; compatibility is-
sues with future versions of the con-
nected content application(s) for the
smartphone; changes to or disconti-
nuation of the connected content ap-
plication(s) or service by its provider.
. Communication and phone call
charges for smartphones should be
paid by the wireless subscriber.
. If you lose the data in a smartphone
or other device while using it with the
system, no compensation will be given
for the lost data.
. Fuji Heavy Industries makes no
guarantee regarding the content pro-
vided by aha.
. aha may not work due to factors on
smartphones, smartphone applications
or stations. Fuji Heavy Industries is not
responsible for it. Audio/Media operation
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Audio/Media operation
! Using aha application
Ifyouconnectasmartphonetothis
system after starting a supported aha
application on the smartphone, you can
display and operate the aha application
displayed on the smartphone on the
system screen.
NOTE . Connect a smartphone to the USB
port before turning the ignition switch
to the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position.
. When it is not played back normally,
press the POWER/VOLUME knob twice
while a USB cable is connected.
1. Run the aha application on your
smartphone.
2. Connect the iPhone/iPod touch to the
USB port or connect the Android device
by utilizing the Bluetooth connection (SPP
and A2DP profile).
. For details about connecting an
iPhone/iPod touch: Refer to “ Connect-
ing and disconnecting a USB memory/
portable device ” F 5-6.
. For details about registering or con-
necting an Android device: Refer to
“ Registering/connecting Bluetooth ®
device ” F 5-81.
Press AUDIO/TUNE knob twice to switch
between iPhone and Android. 3. Select “ aha ” on the “ Select Audio
Source (Select Audio Source) ” screen.
Refer to “ Basic operation ” F 5-12.
Select “ aha ” on the “ Apps (APPS) ” screen.
Refer to “ STARLINK ” F 5-30.
4. Check that the top screen is displayed.
5. Select the desired station.
6. Check that the station operation
screen is displayed. . Main functions of the station opera-
tion screen button: Refer to “ Station
operation screen buttons ” F 5-73.
. For details on the services or the
operations, check the aha site
(http://www.aharadio.com) on the in-
ternet.
NOTE . When iPhone/iPod touch and An-
droid devices are connected at the
same time, iPhone/iPod touch is prior-
itized.
. The following operations are not
available on this system. Perform these
operations on the smartphone.
– Add/Reorder/Delete stations
– Login to Facebook/Twitter5-72

! Profiles
This system supports the following services. Bluetooth Device Spec. Function Requirements Recommendations
Bluetooth Phone/Bluetooth
Audio Device Bluetooth Specification Registering a Bluetooth de-
vice Ver. 1.1 Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth Device Profile Function Requirements Recommendations
Bluetooth Phone HFP (Hands-Free Profile) Hands-free system Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.5
OPP (Object Push Profile)
Transferring the contacts Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.1
PBAP (Phone Book Access
profile) Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.0
MAP (Message Access
Profile) Bluetooth phone message — Ver. 1.0
SPP (Serial Port Profile) Connecting a Bluetooth
phone — Ver. 1.1
Bluetooth Audio Device A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile)
Bluetooth audio system Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.2
AVRCP (Audio/Video Re-
mote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.4
NOTE . If your cellular phone does not support HFP, registering the Bluetooth phone or using OPP, PBAP, MAP or SPP profiles
individually will not be possible.
. If the connected Bluetooth device version is older than recommended or incompatible, the Bluetooth device function may
not work properly.
. For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for details. Outside of the USA customers, contact your local dealer to
arrange a demonstration in order to confirm whether or not the device can be paired with the vehicle. Audio/Bluetooth ®
settings
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