NHTSA ID Number: 10234876
Manufacturer Communication Number: TechnicalSupport
TSB/Document Date: 2023-04-24
Summary
Overview to the Subaru
SD Card Navigation System
DivX
WMV
MP4
Yes
Yes
Yes
MP3
WMA
Yes
Yes
*Playback is dependent on the specific version of the file format.
SD Picture
Max data size: 64GB
SD card class: ALL
*Slide show supports SD card only.
*Slide show cannot be displayed while Navi Mode is active
*Some SD Cards functions above may not be supported
based on SD Card manufacturer specifications.
Format: JPEG
Max picture data size: 10MB
Max layers of directory: 8 layers
Max number of files (overall): 500
4 slideshow effects
Automatic resizing
Setting as Opening screen
The picture slide show will stop once start driving
and the last picture will be displayed on the screen.
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Caution:
Do not add photo data on Map SD Card. It
may damage the software file. Always use
a different SD card to store photo data.
Navigation Functions
3D Junction Display
When approaching an expressway exit or a complicated intersection, the map
switches to a 3D display.
Voice Recognition
By using the voice control system, the destination can
be set by speaking voice commands. This enables
you to use functions that are usually inaccessible
while driving.
Motorway
Highway service area information is useful for a
long drive.
Green Route
The Green route function enables the search for
routes that reduce fuel consumption and CO2
emissions.
Altitude Reading
The function shows the altitude of the road currently
being driven and measured by the GPS receiver.
The minimum of 4 acquired satellites is required to establish Altitude. With 3 or less acquired satellites, "- -"
may be displayed on the navigation screen.
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1. Introduction to the Subaru
SD Card Navigation System
Other Functions
Rear view camera (if applicable)
Reverse On
3.0m (~9.8ft)
Visual guidance line
2.0m (~6.5ft)
1.0m (~3.3ft)
0.5m (~1.6ft) from the
edge of Vehicle
Center of vehicle
Read out SMS/Email
Navigation
Notification screen (received message)
Mobile phone
Message screen
*Bluetooth function
must be enabled
and phone must be
paired with system.
Read out message
**The feature will only work if your mobile phone has
HFP (Hands Free Profile) and
MAP (Message Access Profile)
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Map Update
NAVTEQ Map Update Service
NAVTEQ, acquired by Nokia provides Map Update Service for SD Card Navigation System. Please visit the website and make sure which map version is
currently available.
https://subaru-aus.naviextras.com/
Map Update Support:
If you can't find the answer to your question or for advice on the map inside
Navigation System, please contact NAVTEQ via website or call NAVTEQ at
1-888-628-6277 Monday through Friday, 9am - 8pm Eastern Time. NAVTEQ
will respond to your inquiry within 72 hours.
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2. Troubleshooting
System Diagram For IMPREZA / IMPREZA STI / FORESTER
GPS-ANT
RADIO
ANT-AMP
MIC
STEERING
SW
Navigation
Head Unit
PWR
NTSC
CD
AM/FM
PWR
XM
Bluetooth
SD slot
HD Radio*2
Aha Radio*3
*2
HD Radio service available in
USA only (as of May 2013)
*3
Aha Radio is not available for
12-13MY system
Speaker
SDARS-ANT
Sound w/o H/K AMP
H/K
AMP
Sound w/ H/K AMP
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*If applicable
Back
Camera
USB2.0
USB JACK
iPod
USB Audio
The connection of each
equipment is excluded.
System Diagram For BRZ
GPS-ANT
Navigation
Head Unit
XM-ANT
PWR
RADIO
ANT-AMP
PWR
MIC
SOUND
Speaker
CD
AM/FM
XM
Bluetooth
SD slot
HD Radio*2
Aha Radio*3
USB2.0
USB JACK
iPod
USB Audio
D2
AMP
*2
HD Radio service available in
USA only (as of May 2013)
*3
Aha Radio is not available for
13MY system
The connection of each
equipment is excluded.
SOUND
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2. Troubleshooting
Connectors and Pin Layout of the Navigation System
Connector A
Not in use
Connector B
(REAR CAMERA)
*Only apply to FORESTER
1
USV1
OUT
2
US1-
IN/OUT
USB audio data
3
US1+
IN/OUT
USB audio data
4
UGD1
GND
Ground
5
USG1
GND
Ground
1
2
3
4
5
N.C.
-
6
PKB
IN
7
CA+
OUT
Rear view camera power supply
(6V)
8
V+
IN
Rear view camera signal (NTSC)
9
10
11
12
13
14
N.C.
-
15
CGND
GND
Ground
16
V-
GND
Ground
1
ANT
IN
2
GND
GND
Ground
3
GND
GND
Ground
17
USB audio power supply (5V)
No connection
Parking brake signal (12V)
No connection
GPS signal
Connectors and Pin Layout of the Navigation System
Connector D
(POWER INPUT/
SIGNAL OUTPUT)
Connector E
(ST-SW, MIC etc)
1
FR+
OUT
Audio signal (Front Right)
2
FL+
OUT
Audio signal (Front Left)
3
ACC
IN
ACC power supply
4
BU+B
IN
Back-up power supply
5
FR-
OUT
Audio signal (Front Right)
6
FL-
OUT
Audio signal (Front Left)
7
GND
GND
Ground
8
ANT+
OUT
Antenna amplifier power supply (12V)
9
AMP+
OUT
Amplifier signal
(*only apply to BRZ)
10
ILL+
IN
Illumination signal (12V)
11
RR+
OUT
Audio signal (Rear Right)
12
RL+
OUT
Audio signal (Rear Left)
13
RR-
OUT
Audio signal (Rear Right)
14
SLD2
GND
Shield Ground
15
ILL-
IN
16
RL-
OUT
Illumination signal
Audio signal (Rear Left)
1
N.C.
-
2
REV
IN
No connection
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