Audio; Phone Operation (Hands-Free System For Cellular Phones) - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

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Audio/Phone operation (Hands–free system for cellular phones)
Phone operation (Hands-free
system for cellular phones)
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
cellular phones to be used without being
connected by a cable or placed in a
cradle.
The operating procedure of the phone is
explained here.
WARNING
. While driving, do not use a cel-
lular phone or connect the
Bluetooth phone.
. 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 cellular phone in
the vehicle. The temperature inside
may rise to a level that could
damage the phone.
NOTE
. If your cellular phone does not
support Bluetooth, this system cannot
function.
. In the following conditions, the sys-
tem may not function:
– The cellular phone is turned off.
– The current position is outside
the communication area.
– The cellular phone is not con-
nected.
– The cellular 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.