Subaru WRX 2018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 306 / 572

Audio/Hands
–
free phone system
Hands-free phone system
The hands-free system enables calls to be
made and received without having to take
your hands off the steering wheel.
This system supports Bluetooth. Bluetooth
is a wireless data system that enables cell
phones to be used without being con-
nected by a cable or placed in a cradle.
The operating procedure of the phone is
explained here.
WARNING
.
While driving, do not use a cell
phone or connect the Bluetooth
phone. Doing so may result in
loss of control of your vehicle
and cause an accident or serious
injury.
.
Your audio unit is fitted with
Bluetooth antennas. People with
implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization ther-
apy-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 re-
synchronization therapy-pace-
makers or implantable cardiover-
ter defibrillators should consult
the manufacturer of the device
for information about its opera-
tion under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have
unexpected effects on the opera-
tion of such medical devices.
CAUTION
Do not leave your cell phone in the
vehicle. The temperature inside may
rise to a level that could damage the
phone.
NOTE
.
If your cell phone does not support
Bluetooth, this system cannot function.
.
In the following conditions, the sys-
tem may not function:
–
The cell phone is turned off.
–
The current position is outside
the communication area.
–
The cell phone is not connected.
–
The cell phone has a low battery.
.
When using the hands free function
and other Bluetooth functions at the
same time, the following problems may
occur:
–
The Bluetooth connection may
be cut.
–
Noise may be heard when play-
ing back voice with the Bluetooth
function.
.
The other party
’
s voice will be heard
from the front speakers. The audio/
visual system will be muted during
phone calls or when hands-free voice
commands are used.
.
Talk alternately with the other party
on the phone. If both parties speak at
the same time, the other party may not
hear what has been said. (This is not a
malfunction.)
.
Keep call volume down. Otherwise,
the other party
’
s voice may be audible
outside the vehicle and voice echo may
increase. When talking on the phone,
speak clearly towards the microphone.
.
The other party may not hear you
clearly when:
–
Driving on an unpaved road.
(Making excessive traffic noise.)
–
Driving at high speeds.
–
The moonroof or windows are
open.
–
The air conditioning vents are
5-70