Subaru STARLINK Multimedia Plus User manual

B1029BE-A
Issued March 2016
Printed in USA 03/16
2017A
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza,
P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
MSA5M1710A
2017
Forester, WRX, WRX STI
Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
7” SUBARU STARLINK™Multimedia Plus and 7” SUBARU STARLINK™Multimedia Navigation 2017 Forester, WRX, WRX STI OWNER’S MANUAL
7” SUBARU STARLINK™Multimedia Plus
7” SUBARU STARLINK™Multimedia Navigation
OWNER’S MANUAL
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This supplement contains explanations and instructions for correctly
operating the following systems.
· Navigation System
· Audio and Visual System
· Handsfree System
· APPS
If your vehicle contains one of the systems above, be sure to check the
contents of this supplement carefully.
If you transfer the ownership of the vehicle to another person, make
sure that this supplement is provided with the Owner's Manual inside
the vehicle.
The information, specications and illustrations in this supplement are
valid at the time of publication. Fuji Heavy Industries reserves the right
to change the specications and design without prior notice, with no
obligation to perform the same or equivalent changes to vehicles sold
in the past.
This Owner's Manual supplement applies to all models, and describes
all devices, including manufacturer-installed options. This means that
information may be included about devices that are not installed in
your vehicle.
SUBARU STARLINK is the “in-car connectivity system” available on select
Subaru vehicles.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
©Copyright 2015, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
Foreword
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1QUICK GUIDE 19
2BASIC FUNCTION 37
3AUDIO 53
4PHONE 115
5APPS 149
6INFORMATION 165
7SETTINGS 175
8NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(WITH NAVIGATION FUNCTION) 197
9Siri/VOICE RECOGNITION
SYSTEM 247
10 APPENDIX/WHAT TO DO IF/
INDEX 273
*:Pandora is available in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
1 QUICK GUIDE
· BASIC FUNCTION... 20 · QUICK REFERENCE... 28
· NAVIGATION OPERATION... 29 · FUNCTION INDEX... 34
2 BASIC FUNCTION
· BASIC INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATION... 38
· REAR VIEW CAMERA... See vehicle Owner’s Manual
3 AUDIO
· BASIC OPERATION... 54 · RADIO OPERATION... 60
· MEDIA OPERATION... 78 · AUDIO/VISUAL REMOTE CONTROLS... 96
· SETUP... 99 · TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM... 102
4 PHONE
· PHONE OPERATION... 116 · SETUP... 136
5 APPS
· SUBARU STARLINK... 153 · MirrorLink
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... 154 · aha
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... 156 · Pandora
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*... 162
6 INFORMATION
· USEFUL INFORMATION... 166
7 SETTINGS
· Bluetooth®SETTINGS... 176 · OTHER SETTINGS... 190
8 NAVIGATION SYSTEM (WITH NAVIGATION FUNCTION)
· NAVIGATION... 197
9 Siri/VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM
· Siri... 248 · VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION... 251
· COMMAND LIST... 257
10 APPENDIX / WHAT TO DO IF / INDEX
· MAP DATABASE INFORMATION AND UPDATES... 274
· TROUBLESHOOTING... 283 · ERROR MESSAGES... 289 · INDEX... 296

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INTRODUCTION
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The symbols described below are found in this instruction
manual as well as on the unit itself to insure its proper and
safe usage and to prevent injury or damage to property.
Make sure you understand the meaning of these symbols
before reading the rest of this manual.
READ FIRST
We recommend that you wait until the positioning stabilizes
before starting to drive.
If you start to drive while the positioning is not complete,
the indicated position may differ from the actual vehicle
position. We recommend waiting until the GPS indicator
displays before starting to drive.
The screens shown in this manual may differ from the actual
screens depending on the data type or when the map data
was created.
When maps are created, land surveys are conducted
and information on road improvements and reopening
is collected to provide the most accurate information
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facilities may be carried out at any time. Consequently, we
cannot guarantee that map data contains no errors in road
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Information in this manual that must be observed for the
unit, and information that is useful to know is indicated as
follows.
WARNING
OThis sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling
through disregard of written information might result in death
or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
OThis sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling
through disregard of written information might result in
personal injury or damage to property.
NOTE
OUseful information for the user is described.
OBe sure to read all materials such as manuals and warranties
that come with the product. Fuji Heavy Industries is not
responsible for problems that arise due to failure to follow these
instructions.
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between the content of the manual and the features of the unit.
SYMBOLS USED IN ILLUSTRATIONS
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means
“Do not”, “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate
switches and other
devices.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
WARNING
OThe main unit requires a 12 V DC power supply. The main unit
should not be installed in any vehicle which does not have a
12 V power system with a ground-connected negative side.
An installation other than the one intended may cause severe
damage to the main unit, and electric shock or serious injury
to the users.
OEven when using the route guidance of the navigation
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regulations. If you drive by following only the route guidance
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OTo ensure safety, the driver should not operate the navigation
system while driving. Operating the navigation system while
driving may result in an accidental steering wheel operation
or otherwise cause an accident. Stop the vehicle before
operating the navigation system. Also, do not watch the
screen while driving because doing so may be dangerous
(ETC). Inattention to road conditions ahead may result in an
accident.
OThe driver should not perform operations such as volume
adjustment while driving. Inattention to road conditions ahead
may result in an accident, so be sure to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before performing the operation.
OThe driver should not change discs while driving. Inattention
to road conditions ahead may result in an accident, so be
sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before performing the
operation.
OThe driver should not perform operations such as adding
a location or setting the memory while driving. Inattention to
road conditions ahead may result in an accident, so be sure
to stop the vehicle in a safe place before performing the
operation.
OBefore viewing a video, be sure to stop the vehicle in a safe
place and apply the parking brake. To ensure safety, videos
are not displayed during driving.
OTo ensure safety, never operate a cell phone while driving.
ODo not let foreign objects enter the disc slot or SD memory
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ODo not disassemble or modify the unit. Doing so may result in
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ODo not let water or foreign objects enter the internal parts
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shock.
ODo not use the unit when it is malfunctioning, such as when
the screen is not lit or no sound comes out. Doing so may
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capacity (amperage). Using a fuse with a higher capacity than
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OIf a foreign object or water enters the unit, smoke or a strange
odor may be emitted. If such an abnormality occurs, stop
using the unit immediately and contact your SUBARU dealer.
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use the unit under these conditions.
OIn a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna line or the unit.
Lightning may cause an electric shock.
ODo not park or stop in prohibited areas to use the unit.
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the product. Be very careful while driving.
ONever use headphones or earphones while driving. Driving
while not being able to hear sounds from outside the vehicle
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CAUTION
OAlthough the unit can be used when the ignition switch is set
to either “ACC” or “ON” position, to protect the battery, start
the engine before using the unit.
ODo not use the unit anywhere other than in a vehicle. Doing so
may result in an electric shock or other injury.
OWhile driving, keep the volume low enough for you to hear
outside sounds. Driving while not being able to hear sounds
from outside the vehicle may result in an accident.
OBe careful of the volume when turning on the power. If a loud
noise is emitted suddenly when you turn on the power, it may
damage your hearing.
ODo not apply a strong force to the display. Doing so may result
in a malfunction.
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memory card slot. Doing so may result in an injury.
ODo not touch the hot parts of the unit. The hot parts may burn
you.
ODo not use while there is an abnormality such as sound
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OUsing the unit during extremely high or low temperature may
result in mistaken operation or a malfunction. In particular, the
temperature inside the vehicle can often rise to a high level
during the summer. Cool the vehicle, for example by opening
a window, before using the unit.
OBe careful if metal or water enters the unit, or the unit is
exposed to a strong impact, because it may result in a
malfunction.
OThe touch buttons on the display screen may not operate
correctly if condensation forms inside them. If this happens,
do not attempt to operate the switches until the condensation
has disappeared.
OIf juice or similar liquid is spilled on the display, wipe
off immediately. Failure to do so may result in product
malfunction.
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attracts dust, and should therefore be cleaned occasionally.
When cleaning, turn off the power, and wipe lightly with a soft,
dry cloth. To remove dirt, soak a soft cloth in neutral detergent
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organic solvents (benzene, ethanol, thinner, etc.), acids, or
alkalis. Using such agents will result in screen deterioration.
Furthermore, do not hit the screen or rub it with hard objects.
OAvoid touching the “SD memory card” terminals to prevent
contamination. Doing so may cause card read failure.
NOTE
OFuji Heavy Industries is not responsible for any damages to the
purchaser or third parties that occur from using the map data.
OWe do not provide any replacements or refunds for any mistakes
there may be in the map data displays or contents, such as
misspelling, omissions or misaligned positions.
OFuji Heavy Industries makes no guarantee that the functions
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objectives of the purchaser.
OFunctions that cannot be operated while driving have their colors
toned down when the vehicle is being driven, and their operation
is disabled. Touching a disabled switch may result in the display
of an operation prohibited message on the screen.
ODuring strong vibrations, such as when driving on a poor road
surface, the unit may no longer be able to read the data from the
disc or “SD memory card”, and it will not operate correctly. When
the vibration lessens, normal operation will return after a short
time.
OImmediately after turning on the heater when the temperature
is low, dew (water drops) may adhere to the lens of the CD
reader (condensation). If this happens, leaving the unit for about
an hour should remove the condensation and return the unit to
normal operation.
If the unit does not return to normal operation even after several
hours, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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NOTE
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the battery was removed for a long time, the current position
may not be displayed correctly. Wait a short time until the GPS
positioning corrects the displayed position.
OThis device is precision-engineered equipment and the recorded
data can be lost as a result of static electricity, electrical noise,
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loss, we recommend keeping a separate record of the data that
you record after purchase.
ONote that the following events are not covered by the warranty.
 Corruption or loss of the data recorded on the “SD memory
card” by the purchaser resulting from failure, incorrect
operation or malfunction of the unit, or any problems
associated with it, or due to the effects of electrical noise or
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 Corruption or loss of the map data or basic program stored in
the “SD memory card” resulting from the incorrect use of the
unit by the purchaser or a third party.
 Corruption or loss of data recorded on the “SD memory card”
by the purchaser resulting from the malfunction or repair of the
unit.
Note that by installing or using the unit, you are regarded as
having consented to the points above.
OThe screen may be adversely affected or disturbed by noise if
electrical equipment that generates powerful electrical noise
is used near the system. In such cases, keep the electrical
equipment at a distance, or refrain from use.
NOTE
OThe display may appear brighter when the temperature is low,
or immediately after starting the engine, however, this is a
characteristic of the LED elements, and does not indicate a fault.
The display will return to its original brightness when the vehicle
cabin has warmed up.
OWhen you look at the screen through polarized material such as
polarized sunglasses, the screen may be dark and hard to see.
If so, look at the screen from different angles, adjust the screen
settings on the “Display Settings (Display Settings)” screen or
take off your sunglasses.
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sunlight from an awkward angle.
OThe LCD screen may not function normally if covered with a
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OThe touch panel may function incorrectly or fail to respond if
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wearing gloves, pens, etc.)
OWhen inserting or removing CDs or SD cards, take care not
to touch the touch panel. The touch panel will respond if
inadvertently touched by hand.
OIf the system functions unexpectedly such as an area other than
the one touched being selected, or failure to respond when
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hand is in contact with display.
OScratches on the system panel surface are easily noticeable,
and it should therefore be handled with care.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION (WITHOUT
NAVIGATION FUNCTION)
To use this system in the safest possible manner, follow all
the safety tips shown below.
Do not use any feature of this system to the extent it
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priority while driving should always be the safe operation
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regulations.
Prior to the actual use of this system, learn how to use it and
become thoroughly familiar with it. Read the entire manual
to make sure you understand the system. Do not allow
other people to use this system until they have read and
understood the instructions in this manual.
For your safety, some functions may become inoperable
when driving. Unavailable screen buttons are dimmed.
WARNING
OFor safety, the driver should not operate the system while he/
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cause an accident.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION (WITH NAVIGATION
FUNCTION)
To use this system in the safest possible manner, follow all
the safety tips shown below.
This system is intended to assist in reaching the destination
and, if used properly, can do so. The driver is solely
responsible for the safe operation of your vehicle and the
safety of your passengers.
Do not use any feature of this system to the extent it
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priority while driving should always be the safe operation
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regulations.