Subaru Impreza 2017 Service Bulletin page 2

b. If the "Auto" setting is selected and the HU is a High (Navigation) -grade, check the date
and GMT time setting.
i. Open the Navigation System Sensor
screen. Press and hold the Home hard
key and press the Tune knob 6 times, then
release the Home button. In the Dealer
menu, select "Function check" > "Navi
System Sensor" (See screenshot to the
right.)
ii. Does the screen show the correct date and
GMT time?
iii. Note the number of satellites acquired. If none, move vehicle to an area with open
sky.
iv. If system does not show the correct time while in open sky, investigate the GPS
antenna:
1. Ensure the GPS antenna is connected and fully seated into the grey fakra
2. Confirm there is no damage to cable/antenna.
c. If the HU is Mid or Base -grade, a paired phone is required along with access to the
user's phonebook and SMS messages activated for the "Auto" selection to function and
automatically update the correct date and time. Message access should be available from
the phone's Settings menu under Phone > Messages. If the button is gray, then message
access from the phone was most likely not accepted. Follow the set-up steps below:
i. Is a phone paired to the head unit?
ii. If the Messages button is still grey, delete and re-pair the phone. The next section
describes the access process for the most common types of devices: Apple iPhones
and Android phones. NOTE: These steps could vary between device models.
1. Android Phone:
Bulletin Number: 15-229-18R; Revised: 11/15/19
connector on the head unit.
Once the phone is paired to the
head unit, the phone will display
a pop-up prompting the user to
accept access to Phonebook /
Contacts. Select "ALLOW".
You may also receive follow up
messages for access to phone
history (log) and messages.
Make sure to allow access to all
of them. (See screenshots to the
right.)
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