Subaru SD Card Navigation System

NHTSA ID Number: 10234876

Manufacturer Communication Number: TechnicalSupport

Summary

Overview to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System

Technical Support Guide

Subaru SD Card Navigation System

May 2013

Contents

1. Introduction to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System

Overview to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System – 5-6
Hardware – 7
Screen Layout – 8
Software – 9
Audio Functions – 10-11
Navigation Functions – 12
Other Functions – 13
Map Update – 14

2. Troubleshooting

System Diagram – 15-16
Connectors and Pin Layout of the Navigation System – 17-19
Specification of Line Diagnostics – 20-22
NO POWER – 23
NO SOUND (All modes) – 24
NO SOUND (AM/FM) – 25
NO SOUND (SAT RADIO) – 26
NO SOUND (CD) – 27
NO SOUND (USB) – 28
NO SOUND (iPod) – 29
CD SKIP – 30
CD WON’T PLAY CORRECTLY – 31
SOUND IS DISTORTED OR TOO LOUD – 32
NO ILLUMINATION – 33
NO DISPLAY – 34
CURRENT GPS POSITION DOES NOT MOVE – 35
BLUETOOTH DOES NOT WORK – 36
REAR VIEW WON’T DISPLAY – 37
AHA RADIO – 38-57

3. Supplemental Information

Subaru Technical Service Bulletins – 59

4. FAQ

Navigation – 61-74
Bluetooth Hands-free – 75-92
Audio / Visual – 93-117
Others – 119-124

5. Glossary

[A] – [M] – 125
[N] – [S] – 126
[U] – [number] 127

8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR

SUBARU	FORESTER	9999
SUBARU	GL	9999
SUBARU	IMPREZA	9999
SUBARU	LEGACY	9999
SUBARU	OUTBACK	9999
SUBARU	SUBARU	9999
SUBARU	SUBARU TRUCK	9999
SUBARU	SVX	9999

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NHTSA ID Number: 10065756

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Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Technical Support Guide
May 2013
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Technical Support Guide
Subaru SD Card Navigation System
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Contents
1. Introduction to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System
– Overview to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System …………..
– Hardware …
– Screen Layout ..
– Software .
– Audio Functions
– Navigation Functions …
– Other Functions
– Map Update ..
2. Troubleshooting
– System Diagram ..
– Connectors and Pin Layout of the Navigation System . .
– Specification of Line Diagnostics ..
– NO POWER .
– NO SOUND (All modes) … .
– NO SOUND (AM/FM) .
– NO SOUND (SAT RADIO) .
– NO SOUND (CD) … .
– NO SOUND (USB) . .
– NO SOUND (iPod) . .
– CD SKIP .. .
– CD WON’T PLAY CORRECTLY .. .
– SOUND IS DISTORTED OR TOO LOUD .. .
– NO ILLUMINATION … .
– NO DISPLAY .. .
– CURRENT GPS POSITION DOES NOT MOVE .. .
– BLUETOOTH DOES NOT WORK .. .
– REAR VIEW WON’T DISPLAY .
– AHA RADIO ..
3. Supplemental Information
– Subaru Technical Service Bulletins ..
4. FAQ
– Navigation .
– Bluetooth Hands-free . .
– Audio / Visual .. ..
– Others .. ..
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10-11
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15-16
17-19
20-22
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38-57
61-74
75-92
93-117
119-124
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Contents
5. Glossary
– [A] – [M] . . .
– [N] – [S] . ..
– [U] – [number] .. ..
125
126
127
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Head Unit and SD Carrd Combiinattiion
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Overview to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System
1. Introduction to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Vehicle ID SUBARU No. SD Part No. Map Version
12MY IMPREZA FM601US 86271FJ600 86283FJ600
12MY IMPREZA STI FW602US 86271FG600 86283FG600 2010 Q3
12MY FORESTER FP606US 86271SC600 86283SC600
13MY BRZ FA601US 86271CA620 86283CA620
2011 Q3
13MY IMPREZA / XV CROSSTREK FM612US 86271FJ610 86283FJ610
13MY IMPREZA STI FW602US 86271FG620 86283FG620
13MY FORESTER FP606US 86271SC620 86283SC620
14MY FORESTER (w/ Aha) FF605US 86271SG600
86283SG600
14MY FORESTER (w/ Aha, w/ H/K AMP) FF615US 86271SG610
14MY FORESTER (w/ Aha) FF605US 86271SG620
86283SG620
14MY FORESTER (w/ Aha, w/ H/K AMP) FF615US 86271SG630
14MY IMPREZA / XV CROSSTREK (w/ Aha) FM622US 86271FJ620 86283FJ620
14MY IMPREZA STI (w/ Aha) FW602US 86271FG630 86283FG630
14MY BRZ (w/ Aha) FA632US 86271CA630 86283CA630
2012 Q3
Applicable Models
SD CARD
SAMPLE
SD card must be returned with any
exchange unit core.
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Summary of Features
SD Carrd Naviigattiion
6.1” CD/SD Memory AVN 7.0” DVD/DVD AVN
DVD Naviigattiion
Up to 11MY 12MY and later
DVD Navigation SD Card Navigation
AV
Display 7-inch VGA 6.1-inch WQVGA
Deck DVD CD
Traffic information – XM-Traffic
Satellite radio Option XM
iPod/iPhone control Option Yes
HD Radio – Yes *1
SD Picture – Yes
SMS/Email read out – Yes
Voice recognition – Yes (3 languages)
Navi
Motorway service information – Yes
Green route search – Yes
3D Junction display – Yes
Voice recognition – Yes (3 languages)
Map Web download – Yes
Other Rear view camera Option Option
Aha Radio – Yes *2
IMPREZA / XV CROSSTREK /
IMPREZA STI / FORESTER / BRZ
Overview to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System
*1 HD Radio service available in USA only (as of May 2013)
*2 Aha Radio is not available for 12-13MY system.
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Hardware
1. Introduction to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System
SD memory card slot
AUDIO button
Press to use the audio or hands-free function.
Press for 1 second or more to adjust the
picture quality or screen brightness.
Voice Control button
Press to use the voice recognition control.
MAP button
Press to display the navigation screen.
(Starting from top)
POWER / VOL button
EJECT button
Press to eject the DISC.
Press and Release : Audio Power ON or OFF.
Rotating : Adjust the volume.
CD slot
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Screen Layout
Audio source
change
Basic control of
audio function
Control of
navigation function
Audio mode
[AUDIO]
Dual screen
Navigation mode
Full Map screen
Switching by touching icon
in the screen
[MAP]
Full Audio screen
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Software
1. Introduction to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System
The main unit functions are:
(1) Audio
(2) Navigation
(3) Information
(1) Audio function
In addition to radio and CDs, the system can also play
other sources such as iPods, iPhones, USB and Bluetooth
Audio devices.
Sound quality can also be adjusted using the operation
screen.
Audio select button
(2) Navigation function
Apart from the easy-to-view screen guides, other features
offered include detailed location information displays, a variety
of adjustable guide maps, and simple route changes.
Properties such as map colors can be customized as desired.
Navigation menu button
(3) Information function
In addition to display settings, other settings such as
wallpapers are also possible.
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Audio Functions
Voice Control
Talk back from vehicle speaker
“voice command please”
Voice Control button
Microphone
(Over Head)
Change
source
Audio
control
Destination
search
Hands-free
dial
iPod select
songs
USB select
folder
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voice
Control
function
Operate without looking away while driving
HD radio, XM, Aha
Integrated HD Radio, XM and Aha
HD Radio, XM Tuner Control XM Traffic Information
XM is paid service and subscription is required
Aha Radio
Smartphone with Data
service is required for
Aha functions.
Aha Radio is not available
for 12-13MY System.
HD Radio service available in USA only
(as of May 2013)
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Audio Functions
1. Introduction to the Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Max picture resolution size: 720*576 pixel
Max layers of directory: 8 layers
Max number of folders (overall): 3000
Max number of files (overall): 9999
Max data size: 8GB
Class: USB mass storage class
Movie
*Compressed video file is supported for USB only.

Audio Format
*Playback is dependent on the specific version of the file format.
DivX WMV MP4
Yes Yes Yes
MP3 WMA
Yes Yes

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