Bluetooth^® technology allows two electronic devices to transfer data between them over relatively short distances. It's similar to a Wi-Fi system for your computer, but with fewer authentication steps.

• 2012 Outback 2.5i and 3.6R models
• 2012 Forester 2.5X and Tribeca 3.6R
• Standard on 2012 Tribeca 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring.
• 2011 Outback without Harman Kardon Audio package
• 2011 Legacy without Harman Kardon Audio package
• 2011 Impreza
• 2011 Forester
• 2011 Tribeca

Check the phone compatibility tool. If a phone is not listed, then it has not been tested and compatibility is unknown.

No, BlueConnect is only compatible with cell phones that have Bluetooth^® built in and that are listed as a compatible phone.

No, the system does not support phonebook transfers via Bluetooth^®. You must enter phone book entries using voice commands.

Please make sure that Bluetooth functions are turned "ON" and/or "Discoverable" at all times on your phone. Also, make sure that BlueConnect is marked as a "trusted" device. This will allow BlueConnect to automatically connect to your phone when it is in range. Please refer to your phone owner's manual for details on adjusting the Bluetooth^® settings.

You can contact our Customer Service department at the number below, or submit your question through our Contact Us form.

Customer Service: 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
Hours of Operation:
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) Friday

Bluetooth^® technology allows two electronic devices to transfer data between them over relatively short distances. It's similar to a Wi-Fi system for your computer, but with fewer authentication steps.

Standard equipment on: 2010 Forester with navigation and 2010 Impreza with navigation. Available as a genuine accessory on: 2008-09 Impreza, WRX, & WRX STI with navigation, and 2009 Forester with navigation.

Check the phone compatibility tool on this page. If a phone is not listed, then it has not been tested and compatibility is unknown.

Anywhere within the vehicle is more than adequate to maintain a connection. Depending on several factors, Bluetooth^® technology generally supports a range of up to 30 feet.

Once you've determined that your mobile phone is compatible with the Subaru Bluetooth^® Handsfree Kit, you must complete a one-time pairing procedure before using them together. For detailed pairing instructions, please review your phone's User Guide.

Yes, your Subaru Bluetooth^® Handsfree Kit can connect with and recognize up to five compatible mobile phones, although you can only use one phone at a time to make or receive calls.

Yes, individual phone numbers may be downloaded from a compatible cell phone and stored in the vehicle for faster dialing. Phone numbers from multiple phones will all be stored as part of one master contact list.

Yes, but in most cases you will need to import contacts one at a time.

You can contact our Customer Service department at the number below, or submit your question through our Contact Us form.

Customer Service: 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
Hours of Operation:
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) Friday

Older iPod^® versions would allow charging at either 12 volts or 5 volts. Apple changed this standard and newer iPod^®s only charge at 5 volts. Subaru's iPod^® Interface was designed to charge at 12 volts.

Yes! iPod^® Interfaces can be retrofit with a short dock cable that will correct the charging issue. Just plug it in and go. The part number is H621SXA300. Available now.

Yes! In fact, the user experience is even better with NAVI since more song information can be displayed at one time on the NAVI touch screen. The same part numbers listed below work in both NAVI and non-NAVI equipped cars.

• 2008-09 Impreza models without satellite radio (H621SSC200)
• 2009-10 Forester models without satellite radio (H621SSC200)
• 2007-09 Outback without satellite radio (H621SXA200)
• 2007-09 Legacy without satellite radio (H621SXA200)
• 07-10 Tribeca without satellite radio and without rear seat entertainment (H621SXA200)

The kit includes: interface module, dock cable, wiring harness, mounting bracket, user guide, installation instructions, quick reference card, and face plate decals (temporary labels for the head unit buttons which can help you to learn their functions in iPod^® mode).

No. The iPod^® Interface is engineered specifically to integrate the functions of an iPod^® and the Subaru factory head unit. No other combination is currently supported.

iPod^® functionality of the iPhone^® is supported, however the 3G version has not yet been validated for compatibility. The iPhone^® will not be turned off by the iPod^® interface when the vehicle's ignition is cycled off.

• Text display (Artist, Album, and Song information)
• Support for Podcasts
• Support for Audiobooks
• Browsing by Playlist, Artist, and Album
• Fast Forward and Rewind

Please check your iPod^® and version (Go to Settings -> About and look for the number next to version). Supported iPod^® models and minimum version are shown below.

Apple has changed the charging protocols in its newest products, and as a result those products will not recharge when connected with the iPod^® Interface. All other functions are still supported by the iPod^® Interface.

Both 4th Generation Nano and 2nd Generation iPod Touch^® devices will operate properly when connected to the iPod^® Interface, but will not recharge.

Subaru is developing a new version of the iPod^® Interface that will restore the charging feature. Check this website for updates on the release date of the new iPod^® Interface for Subaru vehicles. Existing iPod^® Interfaces can be retrofit with a short dock cable that will correct the charging issue. The part number is H621SXA300. Available now.

You can contact our Customer Service department at the number below, or submit your question through our Contact Us form.

Customer Service: 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
Hours of Operation:
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) Friday
iPod^® is a trademark of Apple, Inc.