Storing phone numbers in your Subaru Outback is a modern-day safety action as this allows one to communicate via calls, access call lists, and send text messages all hands-free, eliminating distractions whilst driving. Simply follow the uncomplicated steps below to help you set up this magnificent feature.
**NOTE: If you are unable to Add/Delete contacts, or Make/Accept a Hands-Free Call on the first try, REPEAT the steps. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual.
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How To Add Contacts
*After your phone is connected to Bluetooth Successfully*
- Press the PHONE OFF THE HOOK button (Shown in the image).
- The system will speak the available commands.
- Press the TALK button and say PHONE BOOK.
- Listen to the system it will tell you what to do and say.
- Press the TALK button and say ADD ENTRY.
- The system prompts you again.
- Press the TALK button and say BY VOICE.
- After the system guides you.
- Press the TALK button and say the NUMBER you want to ADD.
- The system will repeat the number and guide you again.
- Press the TALK button and say CONFIRMED.
- After the system prompts you to say a Name.
- Press the TALK button and say the NAME you want to ADD.
- The system will REPEAT the name and guide you further.
- Press the TALK button and say CONFIRMED.
- The system will say STORED and guide you to set the speed dial for the number you just entered.
- Press the TALK button and say SPEED DIAL or say CONFIRMED if you do not want to set the speed dial.
- The system will say RETURNING TO THE PHONE BOOK plus other directives.
- Press the TALK button and say ADD ENTRY if you have more to add or CANCEL if you are done adding.
- Press the PHONE ON THE HOOK button when finished.
How To Call The New Entry:
- Press the PHONE OFF THE HOOK button.
- The system will speak the available commands each time.
- Press the TALK button and say DIAL BY NAME.
- The system will tell you to press the Talk button and say the Stored Name.
- Press the TALK button and say the name you previously stored.
- The system will repeat the name and guide you.
- Press the PHONE OFF THE HOOK button to call the number.
- The system will say DIALING.
- Press the PHONE ON THE HOOK button to END the call.
How To Answer A Call From The New Entry:
*When someone calls you will see the Number pop up in the Navigation Screen*
- Press the PHONE OFF THE HOOK button to ANSWER the call.
- Press the PHONE ON THE HOOK button to END the call.
How To Delete Contacts- First Option:
- Press the PHONE OFF THE HOOK button.
- The system will speak the available commands.
- Press the TALK button and say DELETE ENTRY.
- Follow the system’s prompts to Remove an entry.
How To Delete Contacts- Second Option:
- Touch HOME on the Navigation Screen.
- Touch PHONE SETTINGS.
- Touch CONTACTS and scroll to the number you wish to delete.
- Touch DELETE.
- Touch OK when the confirmation prompt pops up.
You are ALL SET!
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Is there a way to merge contacts on 2022 Subaru Outback? On my iPhone 13 there is only one of each contact but when I put it onto the Subaru three or four of each contacts come up and there doesn’t seem to be any way to merge. Any suggestions?