Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 318

Audio/Media operation

WARNING
. Do not operate the player’s controls or connect to the Bluetooth
audio system while driving.
. Your audio unit is fitted with
Bluetooth antennas. People with
implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should
maintain a reasonable distance
between themselves and the
Bluetooth antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation
of such devices.
. Before using Bluetooth devices,
users of any electrical medical
device other than implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult
the manufacturer of the device
for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have
unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.

CAUTION
Do not leave your portable player in
the vehicle. In particular, high temperatures inside the vehicle may
damage the portable player.

NOTE
. Depending on the Bluetooth device
that is connected to the system, the
music may start playing when selecting
while it is paused. Conversely, the
music may pause when selecting
while it is playing.
. In the following conditions, the system may not function:
– The Bluetooth device is turned
off.
– The Bluetooth device is not connected.
– The Bluetooth device has a low
battery.
. It may take time to connect the
phone when Bluetooth audio is being
played.
. For operating the portable player,
see the instruction manual that comes
with it.
. If the Bluetooth device is disconnected due to poor reception from the
Bluetooth network when the ignition

5-63

switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the system will automatically
reconnect to the portable player.
. If the Bluetooth device is disconnected on purpose, such as it was
turned off, this does not happen.
Reconnect the portable player manually.
. Bluetooth device information is registered when the Bluetooth device is
connected to the Bluetooth audio system. When selling or disposing of the
vehicle, remove the Bluetooth audio
information from the system. Refer to
“Other settings” F5-10.
! Connecting a Bluetooth device
To use the Bluetooth audio system, it is
necessary to register a Bluetooth device
with the system.
Registering an additional device
1. Select the Bluetooth Setting Key on
the BT Audio menu screen.
2. Se