Subaru BRZ Starlink 2022 User manual

This supplement contains explanations and instructions for correctly
operating the following systems.
· 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. SUBARU CORPORATION 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.
SUBARU CORPORATION, TOKYO, JAPAN
“ SUBARU ” and the six-star cluster design are registered trademarks of SUBARU
CORPORATION.
©Copyright 2021, SUBARU CORPORATION
Foreword
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Guide
Basic Function
Settings
Phone
Apps
Audio
Voice Recognition System
Appendix / What To Do If / Index
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· System Type... 12 · Main Product Features... 14 · Basic Function... 16 · Steering Wheel Controls... 32
· Basic Information Before Operation... 34
· Registering A Bluetooth Phone/Device For The First Time... 42 · Registering A Bluetooth Phone/Device... 46
· Phone Settings... 45 · General Settings... 51 · Sound Settings... 58 · Radio Settings... 60
· Calling On The Bluetooth Phone... 68 · Receiving On The Bluetooth Phone... 71
· Talking On The Bluetooth Phone... 72 · Bluetooth Phone Message Function... 73
· SUBARU STARLINK... 83 · Apple CarPlay... 89 · Android Auto... 92 · SiriusXM Travel Link... 95
· Basic Operation... 102 · Radio Operation... 106 · Media Operation... 119 · Audio Remote Controls... 130
· Voice Recognition System Operation... 138
· Troubleshooting... 151 · Index... 160
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Quick Guide
Basic Function
Settings
Phone
Apps
Audio
Voice Recognition System
Appendix / What To Do If / Index
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The symbols described below are found in this instruction
manual as well as on the unit itself to ensure 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
The screens shown in this manual may dier from the actual
screens depending on the data type.
Information in this manual that must be observed for the unit,
and information that is useful to know is indicated as follows.
WARNING
lThis sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling through
disregard of written information might result in death or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
lThis sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling through
disregard of written information might result in personal injury or
damage to property.
NOTE
lUseful information for the user is described.
lBe sure to read all materials such as manuals and warranties that
come with the product. SUBARU CORPORATION is not responsible
for problems that arise due to failure to follow these instructions.
lChanges to product specications may result in dierences between
the content of the manual and the features of the unit.
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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
(selecting, turning,
etc.) used to operate
switches and other
devices.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
WARNING
lThe 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.
lThe 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.
lBefore 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.
lTo ensure safety, never operate a cell phone while driving.
lDo not disassemble or modify the unit. Doing so may result in an
accident, re or electric shock.
lDo not let water or foreign objects enter the internal parts of the
unit. Doing so may result in smoke, re or an electric shock.
lDo not use the unit when it is malfunctioning, such as when the
screen is not lit or no sound comes out. Doing so may result in an
accident, re or electric shock.
lAlways replace fuses with fuses of the same specied capacity
(amperage). Using a fuse with a higher capacity than the
specication may result in a re.
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lIf 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. An
accident, re or electric shock may result if you continue to use the
unit under these conditions.
lIn a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna line or the unit.
Lightning may cause an electric shock.
lDo not park or stop in prohibited areas to use the unit.
lIf direct sunlight shines into the vehicle, light may reect o the
product. Be very careful while driving.
lNever use headphones or earphones while driving. Driving while
not being able to hear sounds from outside the vehicle may result
in a trac accident.
CAUTION
lAlthough 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.
lDo not use the unit anywhere other than in a vehicle. Doing so
may result in an electric shock or other injury.
lWhile 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.
lBe 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.
lDo not apply a strong force to the display. Doing so may result in a
malfunction.
lDo not touch the hot parts of the unit. The hot parts may burn you.
lDo not use while there is an abnormality such as sound breakup or
distortion. Doing so may result in a re.
lUsing 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.
lBe careful if metal or water enters the unit, or the unit is exposed
to a strong impact, because it may result in a malfunction.
lThe 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.
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lIf juice or similar liquid is spilled on the display, wipe o
immediately. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction.
lThe screen is easily marked by ngerprints and tends to attract
dust, and should therefore be cleaned occasionally. When
cleaning, turn o the power, and wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
To remove dirt, soak a soft cloth in neutral detergent and squeeze
well before wiping. Do not use a wet oor-cloth, 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.
NOTE
lFunctions 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.
lThis device is precision-engineered equipment and the recorded
data can be lost as a result of static electricity, electrical noise,
vibration, or other inuences. To protect the device against data
loss, we recommend keeping a separate record of the data that you
record after purchase.
lThe screen may be adversely aected 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.
lThe 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.
lWhen 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 dierent angles, adjust the screen settings on
the general settings screen or take o your sunglasses.
lIt may be dicult to view the screen if the display is exposed to
sunlight from an awkward angle.
lThe LCD screen may not function normally if covered with a
protective lm. Do not ax a protective lm.
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NOTE
lThe touch panel may function incorrectly or fail to respond if
operated with objects other than ngers (nails, operation when
wearing gloves, pens, etc.)
lIf the system functions unexpectedly such as an area other than the
one touched being selected, or failure to respond when touched,
there is a possibility that another nger or part of the hand is in
contact with display.
lScratches on the system panel surface are easily noticeable, and it
should therefore be handled with care.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
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 becomes
a distraction and prevents safe driving. The rst priority while
driving should always be the safe operation of the vehicle. While
driving, be sure to observe all trac 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.
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WARNING
lFor safety, the driver should not operate the system while he/she
is driving. Insucient attention to the road and trac may cause
an accident.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
No. Name Description
Operational Outlines An outline of the operation is explained.
Main Operations The steps of an operation are explained.
Supplemental information Describes supplemental information relating to main operation.
●When a panel button should be selected, button names are shown as .
●When a touch button on the screen should be selected, button names are shown as .
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Quick Guide
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Quick Guide
System Type 12
Main Product Features 14
Basic Function 16
Button Overview 16
Home Screen 17
Pairing The System
With A Bluetooth Phone/Device 18
Adding A Bluetooth Phone/Device 19
Phone Screen 20
Apps Screen 23
Radio Screen 26
Useful SiriusXM®Radio Functions 27
Media Screen 28
Connecting A USB Memory Device/
Portable Device 29
Settings Screen 30
Steering Wheel Controls 32
Steering Wheel Controls 32
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SYSTEM TYPE
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SYSTEM TYPE
This Owner’s Manual describes the 8.0-inch touch screen display audio system.
8.0-inch touch screen
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SYSTEM TYPE
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Quick Guide
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Pairing (Bluetooth 4.2) P.18
Apps P.23
Apple CarPlay P.89
Android Auto P.92
AM/FM radio P.26
HD Radio receiver P.109
SiriusXM® radio P.27
Media operation
USB: P.119 iPod/iPhone: P.121
Bluetooth audio: P.123 AUX: P.126
Phone P.20
Voice recognition system P.138
NFC P.18
Steering wheel controls P.32
Rear view camera
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Car settings/informations
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MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES
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MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES
Adoption of intuitive and easy-to-use
smartphone-like graphical user interface
Meter cluster linked display
8.0-inch touch screen display has been adopted.
Information can be displayed seamlessly
between this display and the display in the
meter cluster.
Function description display function
Function descriptions or operation hints can be
displayed when an icon displayed next to the
name of a function.
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MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES
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1
Quick Guide
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allows
access to functions such as maps, phone calls, and music.
P.89 P.92
Customized home screen layout
Frequently used functions and operations can be added to
the home screen.
Example: For calling specic
phone numbers, listening to
specic radio stations, etc.
The position of screen buttons can be changed by selecting
and holding it, then dragging it to the desired position.
P.40
System and Bluetooth phone / device pairing
Functions such as hands-free and applications
can be used by connecting the system with
Bluetooth phones / devices wirelessly.
P.18
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allows
access to functions such as maps, phone calls, and music.
P.89 P.92
Driver proles P.52
A user name and the display language can be linked to
a registered Bluetooth phone.
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BASIC FUNCTION
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BASIC FUNCTION
BUTTON OVERVIEW
TOUCH SCREEN
Operations are performed by
touching the touch screen directly
with your nger. P.35
Drag
Display the home screen.
Turn the knob to adjust the
volume.
Press the knob to turn the
volume mute on/o.
Press and hold the knob
until a message is displayed,
and then select
OK
(OK)
or wait a few seconds for the
audio system to turn o. Press
and hold the knob to turn the
audio system on.
Press and hold the knob for
10 seconds or longer to reset
the system if the touch screens
become unresponsive during
operation or if any other
system error occurs.
Shortcut to each screen
Turn the knob to
select a radio station
or skip to the next or
previous track/le.
Press and hold the
knob to display the
sound customization
screen. P.103
Radio P.26
Phone P.20
Apps P.23
Press button to seek up or down for a radio
station or to access a desired track/le.
Press and hold button to fast forward/rewind
les or tracks.
Radio USB iPod/iPhone
Bluetooth audio
P.119 P.121
P.123
P.106,111
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1
Quick Guide
HOME SCREEN
Frequently used functions and operations can be added to the
home screen.
Button positions can be changed freely.
By connecting an Apple CarPlay device or Android device to the
USB port, an Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon will display on
the home screen.
Settings SCREEN
Phone SCREEN
P.20
P.30
P.40
P.40
Display the vehicle settings screen.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Status display P.39
Setup and display vehicle part
replacement intervals.
Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Radio SCREEN
P.26
Apps SCREEN
P.23
Media SCREEN
P.28
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PAIRING THE SYSTEM WITH A Bluetooth PHONE/DEVICE
Display the phone screen.
Prepare the Bluetooth
phone/ device to be paired.
Operate the Bluetooth phone/device.
Turn the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth phone/device ON and select
the vehicle’s device name.
Register the Bluetooth phone/device.
If unable to pair, check
whether your Bluetooth
phone/device is compatible
with the system.
If a conrmation message
appears asking whether
to transfer the phone’s
contact data to the system,
select the appropriate
button.
When using an NFC
compatible device, it is not
necessary to perform the
above procedure.
Pairing can be performed
by holding the device
against the NFC logo of
the audio system with the
NFC setting on.
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BASIC FUNCTION
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1
Quick Guide
ADDING A Bluetooth PHONE/DEVICE
Adding from the
phone screen
Adding from the
Bluetooth audio screen
Adding from the
settings screen
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Phone SCREEN
Directly input a number
to place a call P.70
Call or send a text message* to
a registered favorite
P.70,77
Call or send a text message* to
a recent contact P.69,77
Call or send a text message* to a
contact in the phonebook on the
Bluetooth connected phone
P.71,77
Check or reply* to
messages/place calls from
received message list
P.76,76,78
*: If available (for iOS only reception possible)
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