Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
BLUETOOTH Connection Procedure Between Head Unit (Audio Without Navigation) And Smartphone
Perform the following operations to allow the head unit to obtain the time information.
- When Android mobile phone is used
- Establish Bluetooth connection between the head unit and Android mobile phone.NOTE:
Bluetooth connection will be established when the blue text "Connected" is displayed in the screen of the head unit.
- Delete the connecting device after 10 seconds passed.
- Establish Bluetooth connection between the head unit and Android mobile phone.
- When iPhone is used
- Establish Bluetooth connection between the head unit and iPhone.
- Operate iPhone to go to the connecting device "Subaru BT" and turn the item "Show Notifications" ON.
- Cancel Bluetooth connection, and establish Bluetooth connection again.
- Delete the connecting device after 10 seconds passed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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