Subaru starlink User manual

B1303BE-A
Issued October 2016
Printed in USA 10/16
2017A
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN
Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza,
P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
MSA5M1709A
SUBARU STARLINK™6.5” Multimedia System, SUBARU STARLINK™8.0” Multimedia Plus
and SUBARU STARLINK™8.0” Multimedia Navigation
2017 Impreza OWNER’S MANUAL
2017
Impreza
Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
SUBARU STARLINK™6.5” Multimedia System
SUBARU STARLINK™8.0” Multimedia Plus
SUBARU STARLINK™8.0” 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, specications and illustrations in this supplement are
valid at the time of publication. Fuji Heavy Industries reserves the right
to change the specications 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.
Refer to P.14 for details on each of the dierent models.
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 2016, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
Foreword
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Quick Guide
Basic Function
Settings
Phone
Apps
Audio
Navigation System (8-inch with Navi system only)
Siri/Voice Recognition System
Appendix / What To Do If / Index
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
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· Basic Operation... 118 · Radio Operation... 122 · Media Operation... 137 · Audio Remote Controls... 149
· System Types... 14 · Main Product Features... 18 · Overview Buttons... 20 · Home Screen... 21
·Steering Wheel Controls... 32
· Basic Information Before Operation... 34 · Rear View Camera... 44
· Registering A Bluetooth Phone/Device For The First Time... 52 · Registering A Bluetooth Phone/Device... 56
· General Settings... 62 · Sound Settings... 71 · Vehicle Customization... 73
· Calling On The Bluetooth Phone... 80 · Receiving On The Bluetooth Phone.... 84
· Talking On The Bluetooth Phone... 85 · Bluetooth Phone Message Function... 87
· SUBARU STARLINK... 97 · ahaTM... 102 · Pandora®*... 106 · Apple CarPlay... 109 · Android Auto... 111
· SiriusXM Travel Link... 113
· Troubleshooting... 212 · Index... 219
· Basic Operation... 160 · Destination Search... 170 · Route Guidance... 178 · Setup... 185
· SUBARU Map Update... 189
· Siri... 192 · Voice Recognition System Operation... 195
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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.
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.
O8-inch with Navi system/8-inch system only: The 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.
O8-inch with Navi system/8-inch system only: Do not let foreign
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electric shock.
ODo not disassemble or modify the unit. Doing so may result in
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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.
O8-inch with Navi system/8-inch system only: Do not put your
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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.
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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.
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.
NOTE
O8-inch with Navi system/8-inch system only: During 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, and
it will not operate correctly. When the vibration lessens, normal
operation will return after a short time.
O8-inch with Navi system/8-inch system only: Immediately 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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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.
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.
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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 general 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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wearing gloves, pens, etc.)
O8-inch with Navi system/8-inch system only: When inserting or
removing CDs, 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION (8-inch system/6.5-
inch system only)
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.
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WARNING
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cause an accident.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION (8-inch with Navi
system only)
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.
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. Only
when the vehicle is not moving, can the destination and
route selection be done.
WARNING
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cause an accident.
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the road has been changed, route guidance may not have the
updated information such as the direction of a one way street.
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While driving, listen to the voice instructions as much as
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is safe. However, do not totally rely on voice guidance. Use
it just for reference. If the system cannot determine the
current position correctly, there is a possibility of incorrect,
late, or non-voice guidance.
The data in the system may occasionally be incomplete.
Road conditions, including driving restrictions (no left turns,
street closures, etc.) frequently change. Therefore, before
following any instructions from the system, look to see
whether the instruction can be done safely and legally.
This system cannot warn about such things as the safety of
an area, condition of streets, and availability of emergency
services. If unsure about the safety of an area, do not drive
into it. Under no circumstances is this system a substitute
for the driver’s personal judgement.
Use this system only in locations where it is legal to do so.
Some states/provinces may have laws prohibiting the use of
video and navigation screens next to the driver.
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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.
ƔWhen a panel button should be selected, button names are shown as .
ƔWhen a touch button on the screen should be selected, button names are shown as .
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Quick Guide
Overview Buttons
Home Screen
“Phone” Screen
“Map” Screen
“Radio” Screen
“Media” Screen
“Apps” Screen
“Settings” Screen
Steering Wheel Controls
System Types
Main Product Features
Basic Function
Steering Wheel Controls
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22
24
26
27
28
30
32
32
Quick Guide

SYSTEM TYPES
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SYSTEM TYPES
This manual describes the following three operation methods.
Note that all of the descriptions in the manual are based on the 8-inch with Navigation system.
6.5-inch system 8-inch system 8-inch with
Navi system
6.5-inch touch screen
Display audio system
8-inch touch screen
Display audio system
8-inch touch screen
Display audio with
Navigation system

SYSTEM TYPES
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Quick Guide
6.5-inch touch screen button
6.5-inch system
- 6.5-inch touch screen
- button
Features:
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Function Page
Pairing (Bluetooth 2.1) 22
Apps 28
Apple CarPlay 109
Android Auto 111
AM/FM radio 26
Media operation USB:139 iPod:141
Bluetooth audio:144 AUX:147
Phone 22
Voice recognition system 195
Steering wheel controls 32
Rear view camera 44

SYSTEM TYPES
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8-inch touch screen button CD slot
8-inch system
- 8-inch touch screen
- button
- CD slot
Features:
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Function Page
Pairing (Bluetooth 3.0) 22
Apps 28
Apple CarPlay 109
Android Auto 111
AM/FM radio 26
HD radio 124
SiriusXM®satellite radio 128
Media operation CD:137 USB:139 iPod:141
Bluetooth audio:144 AUX:147
Phone 22
Voice recognition system 195
NFC 56
Steering wheel controls 32
Rear view camera 44

SYSTEM TYPES
17
1
Quick Guide
8-inch touch screen button CD slot
8-inch with
Navi system
- 8-inch touch screen
- button
- CD slot
Features:
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Function Page
Pairing (Bluetooth 3.0) 22
Navigation system 24
Apps 28
Apple CarPlay 109
Android Auto 111
AM/FM radio 26
HD radio 124
SiriusXM®satellite radio 128
Media operation CD:137 USB:139 iPod:141
Bluetooth audio:144 AUX:147
Phone 22
Voice recognition system 195
NFC 56
Steering wheel controls 32
Rear view camera 44

MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES
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MAIN PRODUCT FEATURES
Adoption of intuitive and easy-to-use
smartphone-like graphical user interface
STANDARDIZED OPERATION SCREEN
LAYOUT FOR ALL FUNCTIONS
Mode switching buttons on the left and
operation buttons on the right and at the
bottom prevents users becoming lost in
operation no matter which functions are
used.
USE OF POP-UP SCREENS
Pop-up screens are used instead of screen
switching, preventing users from losing the
current screen.
Mode switching buttons, etc. Operation buttons, etc.
Close pop-up screen to return to original screen
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