Subaru STARLINK Manual page 94

BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
Precautions to be aware of when using applications are
shown below.
In this chapter, iPhone or Android devices will be referred to
as a smartphone.
WARNING
l Do not connect or operate the smartphone while driving.
l Be sure to park the vehicle in a safe place before connecting
or operating the smartphone.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your smartphone in the car. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the smartphone.
l Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the
smartphone while it is connected as this may damage the
smartphone or its terminal.
l If connecting your smartphone via USB, do not insert foreign
objects into the USB port as this may damage the smartphone
or its terminal.
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NOTE
Depending on the application, certain functions are not available
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while driving for reasons of safety.
In order to maximize signal reception, performance and precision
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of the smartphone, please ensure the smartphone is placed as
close to the system as possible, while ensuring it is stowed and
secure while driving.
When connecting your smartphone via USB, use the original
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cables provided with your smartphone or equivalent third-party
(certified) cables.
When the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "ON" position, the
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battery of the connected smartphone is charged.
If connecting your smartphone via USB, smartphone may not
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be recognised when the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "ON"
position. In this case, remove the smartphone and reconnect it.
The accuracy of the displayed information or the signal reception
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performance depends on the smartphone or the connected
device, and its wireless connection.
For operating the smartphone, see the instruction manual that
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comes with it.
Follow the specific operation procedures for the smartphone
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application.
When connecting the device via Bluetooth, the communication
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speed may become slower than via USB.