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© 2020 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
2020-22MY Legacy and Outback Models
NUMBER: 15-261-20R
SUBJECT:
		
Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization
DATE: 03/10/20
of Gen 4 Denso CP1 Infotainment Systems
REVISED: 12/18/23
INTRODUCTION:
The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software
update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head
units utilized in the models listed above. As in previous models, the procedure will involve either
downloading the software update files from Subarunet or using those sent directly from Nuspire to
the SDS Notebook and transferring them onto a USB flash drive for head unit installation.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to read and understand this information completely before proceeding.
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICE PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONAL COULD RESULT
IN THE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR EVEN SERIOUS INJURY.
Service Bulletin is intended for use by trained technicians ONLY. It informs technicians of
conditions, which may occur in some vehicles or provides information, which could assist with
proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety
instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely.
A time line chart along with a complete list of all the conditions addressed and enhancements
included in this and previous Denso software updates are provided in “Appendix D” and
“Appendix E” located at the end of this bulletin.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For 2020-22MY the update contains five (5) files. When performing
an update, the USB must contain the matching number of files and all files must be replaced.
ALWAYS use the latest files together as a set.
NEVER reuse or combine files from a prior update with a newer version.
NEW: Be aware that Wilderness Edition has a separate and unique update version. Never
attempt to put a Wilderness edition update in an Outback or an Outback update in a
Wilderness edition.
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PART INFORMATION:
NOTE: High Level unit is equipped with Navigation option
(Map icon on Home screen)
ATTENTION
11.6-Inch Display, Mid and High Level Units
The software in the STARLINK Multimedia system on this vehicle has been recently updated. The
current “STARLINK® Multimedia Owners Manual” and the “Getting Started Guide” in the vehicle, may
not reflect the latest changes in features and functionality of the STARLINK® Multimedia system.
®
Subaru of America will have an updated electronic supplement to your “STARLINK® Multimedia
manual” and “Getting Started Guide” available on-line as of June 30th.
You can download the electronic supplements by visiting us at:
https://www.subaru.com/owners/index.html
You can also request a printed copy of the supplements by writing us at:
https://www.subaru.com/customer-support.html
Also, you can contact us at 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
Dual 7.0-Inch Display, Base Level Unit
Materials Required:
An empty, USB 2.0 or 3.0 storage device (flash drive) will be needed to perform the update
procedure. The device should be dedicated to storing and transferring these updating files only. It
must be a minimum of 16GB or more in size and contain a NTFS file format before downloading the
update files onto it. Be sure to locate and re-format any existing USB drives used for updating audio
units. They must be fully cleared before adding these new update files to them.
MSA5M2001C
IMPORTANT NOTES:
•
NEVER change the update file names after downloading them.
•
NEVER save any other files on the same flash drive.
There are various types of USB flash drive available from many suppliers. If the head unit does NOT
recognize the USB drive during the reprogramming process due to Controller IC type of USB drive
or Compatibility with the head unit, confirm the flash drive format is NTFS. The flash drive must be
formatted for NTFS. If a recognition problem persists, use a USB flash drive from another
manufacturer.
•
Kingston®:
DataTraveler G3 Series DataTraveler 100 G3 DT100G3
DataTraveler SE9 Series DataTraveler SE9 G2 3.0 DTSE9G2
Digital Data Traveler 3.0 USB Flash Drive - Violet DTIG4
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SanDisk®:
Ultra Series SDCZ48-064G-J57
Cruzer Blade Series
Cruzer Glide Series CZ60 SDCZ60-064G-B35
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Transcend®:
JetFlash 790 Series TS64GJF790KBE
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PNY®:
Retract USB 3.0 Flash Drive, black (P-FD64GTRTC-GE)
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Silicon Power®:
2 Pack USB 3.0/3.1 Gen1 USB Flash Drive Blaze B02
IMPORTANT NOTE: For 2020-22MY the update contains five (5) files. When performing
an update, the USB must contain the matching number of files and all files must be replaced.
ALWAYS use the latest files together as a set.
NEVER reuse or combine files from a prior update with a newer version.
NEW: Be aware that Wilderness Edition has a separate and unique update version. Never
attempt to put a Wilderness edition update in an Outback or an Outback update in a
Wilderness edition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
STEP 1- VERY IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the software updating procedure, the
currently installed software version ID MUST be confirmed by following the steps below:
1a) After starting the engine and system boot-up completes, from the HOME screen, touch the
Settings button.
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1b) Press the General button. Use the down arrow to scroll to System Information then press to
display the System Information / Version information.
The examples below identify the head unit model and the last 6 digits signify the software version
number. Examples:
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F11GHMxxx-xxx (High model software)
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F11GMMxxx-xxx (Mid model software)
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F11GBMxxx-xxx (Base model software)
If on a Legacy and Outback, the software version number
20MY Model
F11GHMxxx-xxx(High model software)
F11GMMxxx-xxx(Mid model software)
F11GBMxxx-xxx(Base model software)
21MY Model
F31BHMxxx-xxx(High model software)
F31BMMxxx-xxx(Mid model software)
F31BBMxxx-xxx(Base model software)
22MY Model
FB1SHMxxx-xxx(High model software)
FB1SMMxxx-xxx(Mid model software)
FB1SBMxxx-xxx(Base model software)
WILDERNESS
F51XHMxxx-xxx(High model software)
WILDERNESS
F51XMMxxx-xxx(Mid model software)
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MY
20MY
21MY
Carline
Trim/Grade
Older Software Versions
Latest Software Version
BASE
020-501
020-502
021-503
022-504
032-280
072-582
112-680
122-780
132-880
142-980
153-080
MID
020-501
020-502
021-503
022-504
032-280
072-582
112-680
122-780
122-370
122-570
122-670
132-880
142-980
153-080
HIGH
020-501
020-502
021-503
022-504
032-280
072-582
112-680
122-780
122-370
122-570
122-670
132-880
142-980
153-080
BASE
008-500
030-880
071-182
111-280
121-380
131-480
141-580
151-680
MID
008-500
030-880
071-182
111-280
121-380
120-970
121-170
121-270
131-480
141-580
151-680
HIGH
008-500
030-880
071-182
111-280
121-380
120-970
121-170
121-270
131-480
141-580
151-680
Outback/
Legacy
Outback/
Legacy
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MY
22MY
22MY
Wilderness
Carline
Trim/Grade
Older Software Versions
Latest Software Version
BASE
060-781
070-882
110-980
121-380
131-180
141-280
151-380
MID
060-781
070-882
110-980
121-080
120-770
120-870
120-970
131-180
141-280
151-380
HIGH
060-781
070-882
110-980
121-080
120-770
120-870
120-970
131-180
141-280
151-380
MID
060-981
071-082
111-180
121-280
120-970
121-070
121-170
131-380
141-480
151-580
HIGH
060-981
071-082
111-180
121-280
120-970
121-070
121-170
131-380
141-480
151-580
Outback/
Legacy
Outback
If the software version number matches “Older Software Versions” proceed to STEP 2 below. If the
software version is “Latest Software Version” as the unit already has the latest software
version installed. Proceed to the WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION section of the TSB and
process a claim for Version Check Only.
STEP 2- Prepare the USB:
CAUTION: Do not use any USB flash drive which utilizes file organizing software or an operating
system.
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VERY IMPORTANT: Before attempting to download any data files, confirm the PC and flash drive
being used is not infected with any virus. The flash drive MUST be formatted for NTFS.
•
Make sure the USB flash drive contains no other files.
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Right click on the corresponding “Removable Disk”.
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Select “Format”.
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From the File System drop-down menu, select “NTFS”
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Check the “Quick Format” box (if not already done).
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Click on “Start” to format the USB flash drive.
STEP 3- Download the Update Files to the USB:
The files are available for download on Subarunet (see “A” below).
The applicable reprogramming files have also been sent directly to retailers by Nuspire in the same
way a Select Monitor Update would be pushed out. (see “B” below).
Follow “A” when using files downloaded from Subarunet.
Follow “B” when using the files sent directly to the SDS notebook from Nuspire.
“A” When using update files downloaded from Subarunet:
A
Click Here to Access the Downloads
for Audio/Navigation
Information on Subarunet
IMPORTANT: Files downloaded from Subarunet will be .zip files and must be unzipped before they
can be used. Using the normal audio / navigation system file update download procedure: Go to
Subarunet, select Service Operations and Technical>>Forms/Downloads>>Gen 4/Denso for Audio/
Navi then click on the applicable Hyperlink to download the file(s) to your SDS Notebook or PC:
Updates for Gen 4.0 Denso Audio and Navigation Head Units - 2020MY Legacy / Outback:
BASE-20-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
MID-20-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
HIGH-20-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
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Updates for Gen 4.0 Denso Audio and Navigation Head Units - 2021MY Legacy / Outback:
BASE-21-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
MID-21-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
HIGH-21-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
Updates for Gen 4.0 Denso Audio and Navigation Head Units - 2022MY Legacy / Outback:
BASE-22-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
MID-22-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
HIGH-22-Legacy-Outback-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
Updates for Gen 4.0 Denso Audio and Navigation Head Units - 2022MY Outback Wilderness:
MID-22-Outback Wilderness-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
HIGH-22-Outback Wilderness-Denso-CP1 AUDIO UPDATE-November 2023
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Go to Downloads.
•
CAUTION: After download is complete, NEVER change the file or folder names.
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Open / display the contents of File folder, for example: “File name TBD”.
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Click on “Extract All Files”.
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The screen below will appear to set a destination for the extracted file.
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Double-click on the required folder (for this example, used folder titled “Version7(RC2105)_
F11GHM072-582(High)”).
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Copy all files then paste (or click / drag) it to the “clean” USB flash drive as listed
(Removable Disk) in the directory.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For 2020-22MY the update contains five (5) files. When performing
an update, the USB must contain the matching number of files and all files must be replaced.
ALWAYS use the latest files together as a set.
NEVER reuse or combine files from a prior update with a newer version.
NEW: Be aware that Wilderness Edition has a separate and unique update version. Never
attempt to put a Wilderness edition update in an Outback or an Outback update in a
Wilderness edition.
•
To avoid confusion, use a permanent marker to label the flash drive with the file contents (e.g.
BASE Denso CP1 2020MY, MID Denso CP1 2020MY or HIGH Denso CP1 2020MY).
•
Go to Step 4.
“B” When using update files sent directly from Nuspire:
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Go to My Documents on the GUI screen click on the folder “Denso CP1 Audio-Navi Update
Files” to display the list of available update files shown below.
IMPORTANT: Always confirm there are four folders as shown below, “2020” ,“2021”,
“2022”and “2022 Wilderness”. If not, the SDS notebook hasn’t been updated with the latest
release. Please contact Nuspire to request they resend the update.”
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CAUTION: After download is complete, NEVER change the file or folder names.
•
Double-click on the required folder (for this example, select the file entitled “BASE”) and the
update file will display as shown.
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Select all 4 files and either copy / paste or click / drag them to the USB flash drive.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For 2020-22MY the update contains five (5) files. When performing
an update, the USB must contain the matching number of files and all files must be replaced.
ALWAYS use the latest files together as a set.
NEVER reuse or combine files from a prior update with a newer version.
NEW: Be aware that Wilderness Edition has a separate and unique update version. Never
attempt to put a Wilderness edition update in an Outback or an Outback update in a
Wilderness edition.
•
Once all files have been loaded onto the USB flash drive, right click on the drive and select
“Eject”.
CAUTION: NEVER change the file names.
•
Remove the USB flash drive after the prompt appears that says “Safe to Remove Hardware”.
•
Mark the USB to indicate the head unit it will update (BASE Denso CP1 in this example).
•
Repeat the above steps to create the BASE Denso CP1 or MID Denso CP1 or HIGH Denso
CP1 USB flash drives as needed using a separate USB drive for each update folder.
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Proceed to STEP 4 below.
STEP 4- Perform the software update.
CAUTIONS:
•
NEVER attempt to install the software immediately following an exchange module
installation.
Let the system restart first and operate for 20 minutes.
•
NEVER attempt to install the software a second time for 30 minutes following a
previously unsuccessful software installation.
•
NEVER attempt to install the software for at least 30 minutes after completing a
FOTA update.
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Best practice is to prevent USB software update conflicts with FOTA software update. Please
confirm “Automatically Check for Update” setting is turned off following the steps below, prior
to starting the software update via USB.
4a) Perform the update in a well ventilated location if updating with the engine running OR
with the ignition ON and a battery charger connected.
4b) PRESS and HOLD the RIGHT-side temperature control buttons (both up and down)
and press the Tune / Scroll knob 6 times then release all to display the Dealership Mode
Menu.
Base
High/Mid
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4c) Select Software Update from the Dealership Mode menu.
High/Mid
Base
4:
IMPORTANT NOTE: On a RARE occasion, the message “Software update setup is
initializing…” may be displayed. Should this occur, proceed to “Appendix A” starting on pg. 20 of
this bulletin for further instruction.
4d) The screen below will be displayed.
High/Mid
Base
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4e) Insert reprogramming USB into the USB port and press OK.
NOTE: If after plugging in the USB, the screen displays a Software Loading
Unsuccessful message, confirm the USB device has been properly formatted and the the
software on the device matches the system being reprogrammed (example: Base software is
being used to update a Base system) and retry.
High/Mid
Base
NG
OK
OK
NG
If you get the message Software Update Incomplete as shown below, please don’t replace the
hardware but retry updating the software according to the instructions in “Appendix B ” on pg.
21.
High/Mid
Base
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4f) The screen below will be displayed. Press OK to start the software update.
NOTE: The actual software version displayed will be different from the picture shown below.
Base
High/Mid
Please refer to
the following
table.
Please refer to
the following
table.
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Software Version Table
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Software Version Table
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4g) Once the update begins, the screen below will be displayed with a progress bar. It takes about
15 to 20 minutes for the update to complete.
VERY IMPORTANT: NEVER turn off the ignition while the software update is in process.
Base
High/Mid
4h) When the software update is complete, the following screen will be displayed (the actual
software version will be different).
Base
High/Mid
Press “OK”
Press “OK”
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
On a rare occasions a “Software Update Incomplete” message may appear in this step which occurs
due to a bug in the software update procedure. Proceed to Step 4i below to confirm the software
version has been updated to the latest version.
4i) Select OK in the screen above then remove the H/U reprogramming USB from the USB port.
4j) Turn the Ignition OFF, open the driver’s door then close the driver’s door.
4k) Wait for 3 minutes, then turn the ignition ON.
4l) Access Dealership Mode following steps provided item 4b and using the tables below, confirm
the software update completed successfully.
NOTE: The new Software Version number must be entered when prompted at claim entry.
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4m) Enable the setting “Automatically Check for Updates” as shown in the steps below.
4n) Turn the ignition OFF, open the driver’s door then close the driver’s door to complete the
procedure.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles,
or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Subaru of America, Inc. is
ISO 14001 Compliant
ISO 14001 is the international standard for
excellence in Environmental Management
Systems. Please recycle or dispose of
automotive products in a manner that is friendly
to our environment and in accordance with all
local, state and federal laws and regulations.
For customer vehicles with a complaint within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or
covered by an active Subaru Added Security Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the
following claim information:
Labor Description
Labor Operation #
Labor Time
Fail Codes
DENSO CP1 SOFTWARE UPDATE-INCLUDES VERSION CHECK
A031-173
1.0H
ZTZ-48
(BASE, MID, HIGH)
For Used & CPO 2020-2022 Legacy or Outback within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period,
this repair may be submitted ONE-TIME using the following claim information to update the vehicle
just prior to retail sale:
(EXPIRES 3/24/2024)
Labor Description
Labor Operation #
Labor Time
Fail Codes
DENSO CP1 INFOTAINMENT REPROGRAMMING;
USED & CPO 2020-22 LEGACY / OUTBACK
WITHIN BASIC 3 YEAR / 36,000 MILE COVERAGE
A031-174
1.0H
TZT-48
(BASE, MID, HIGH)
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REMINDER: The new Software Version number must be entered when prompted at claim entry.
NOTE: Retailers are now permitted to claim up to $5.00 per claim in Sublet to help offset the cost
of replacement USB drives. Repeated re-formatting of the USB drives used for reprogramming
can compromise their ability to operate properly. Over time, hardware connections can loosen and
stored data files can become corrupted. Retailers are responsible for replacing any worn or otherwise
inoperable USB drives as needed. This compensation is intended to help defray those costs.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
•
SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
•
Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
•
Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
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“APPENDIX A”
Follow this procedure in the RARE case of “Software update setup is initializing…” message is displayed:
• If the screen shown below appears, WAIT for approximately 30 minutes or as long as necessary
(waiting for longer than 60 minutes might indicate system malfunction). In that case please
perform recovery according to the instructions in “Appendix B ” to allow the Software update
setup initialization process to complete.
Base
High/Mid
•
The screens shown below will be displayed when the process completes.
Base
High/Mid
1. Turn the ignition OFF, open the driver’s door, close the driver’s door and WAIT for 3 or more
minutes before proceeding further.
2. Open the driver’s door again and either turn the ignition ON (if a charger is connected) or start the
engine.
3. Go to Dealership Mode menu again (PRESS and HOLD the RIGHT-side temperature control
buttons (both up and down) and press the Tune / Scroll knob 6 times then release all to display the
Dealership Mode) and select Software Update as in STEP 4c beginning on pg. 11.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If this procedure is required, contact Techline as additional action may be
necessary.
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“APPENDIX B”
In case of retrying the software update after the first attempt of update fails.
•
If the first attempt of update fails with the message below, follow the steps described below 1-2 to
1-8 before retrying the software update.
1-1. Select OK in the screen below
High/Mid
Base
1-2. Turn the ignition switch or the engine OFF, and turn it ON again.
Caution: Do not remove battery terminal and keep battery power supply.
Base
High/Mid
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1-3. Select Software Update in the Dealership Mode diagnostics screen.
Base
High/Mid
1-4. When you see the screen below, wait for approx. 15 minutes until the initialization is
complete
Base
High/Mid
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1-5. You will see the screen below when the initialization is complete.
Base
High/Mid
1-6. Turn the ignition switch or the engine OFF, open the driver side door and close the door
then wait for 3 minutes.
1-7. Open the driver side door then turn the ignition switch or the engine ON.
1-8. Go to Dealership Mode menu again (PRESS and HOLD the RIGHT-side temperature
control buttons (both up and down) and press the Tune / Scroll knob 6 times then release all to
display the Dealership Mode) and select Software Update as in STEP 4c beginning on pg. 11.
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“APPENDIX C”
In case the Gracenote update popup screen appears or software initializing screen does not go
away for more than 20 minutes, please perform steps 2-1 to 2-11.
High/Mid
2-1. Select “Settings” in the Dealership Mode diagnostics screen.
High/Mid
Base
Base
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2-2. Select “Memory Initialization”
High/Mid
2-3. Select “OK”
After Memory Initialization, all settings are reset to factory default.
High/Mid
Base
Base
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2-4. You will see the following screen
High/Mid
Base
2-5. After a few seconds, system restarts itself.
2-6. Select “Software Update” in the Dealership Mode diagnostics screen.
Base
High/Mid
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2-7. When you see the screen below, wait for about 15 minutes until the initialization is complete
Base
High/Mid
2-8. You will see the screen below when the initialization is complete.
High/Mid
Base
2-9. Turn the ignition switch or engine OFF, open the driver side door and close the door then
wait for 3 minutes.
2-10. Open the driver side door then turn the ignition swatch or engine ON.
2-11. Go to Dealership Mode menu again (PRESS and HOLD the RIGHT-side temperature
control buttons (both up and down) and press the Tune / Scroll knob 6 times then release all to
display the Dealership Mode) and select Software Update as in STEP 4c beginning on pg. 11.
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“APPENDIX D”
Denso Gen 4 Software Update Timeline (TSB Number: 15-261-20)
Update #
Model Year: Version
Release
Date:
NEW Software Version ID #:
Conditions Addressed:
- Start of Production for 20MY Outback/Legacy
0
2020
0
9/1/2019
F11GHM020-501/502 (High model software)
F11GMM020-501/502 (Mid model software)
F11GBM020-501/502 (Base model software)
1
2020
RC1912
2/24/2020
F11GHM021-503 (High model software)
F11GMM021-503 (Mid model software)
F11GBM0021-503 (Base model software)
- See “Conditions Addressed by Update #1” as
outlined in “Appendix C” below.
2
2020
RC2003
6/24/2020
F11GHM022-504 (High model software)
F11GMM022-504 (Mid model software)
F11GBM022-504 (Base model software)
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #2” as
outlined in “Appendix C” below.
F11GHM042-380 (High model software)
F11GMM042-380 (Mid model software)
F11GBM032-280 (Base model software)
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #3” as
outlined in “Appendix C” below
2020
3
RC2011
12/14/2020
F31BHM040-980 (High model software)
F31BMM040-980 (Mid model software)
F31BBM030-880 (Base model software)
2021
2020
F11GHM072-582 (High model software)
F11GMM072-582 (Mid model software)
F11GBM072-582 (Base model software)
2021
F31BHM071-182 (High model software)
F31BMM071-182 (Mid model software)
F31BBM071-182 (Base model software)
4
RC2105
10/15/2021
2022
FB1SHM070-882 (High model software)
FB1SMM070-882 (Mid model software)
FB1SBM070-882 (Base model software)
2022
Wilderness
F51XHM071-082 (High model software)
F51XMM071-082 (Mid model software)
2020
F11GHM112-680 (High model software)
F11GMM112-680 (Mid model software)
F11GBM112-680 (Base model software)
RC2111
2022
2022
Wilderness
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #5” as
outlined in “Appendix E” below
F31BHM111-280 (High model software)
F31BMM111-280 (Mid model software)
F31BBM111-280 (Base model software)
2021
5
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #4” as
outlined in “Appendix C” below
1/28/202
FB1SHM110-980 (High model software)
FB1SMM110-980 (Mid model software)
FB1SBM110-980 (Base model software)
F51XHM111-180 (High model software)
F51XMM111-180 (Mid model software)
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2020
F11GHM122-780 (High model software)
F11GMM122-780 (Mid model software)
F11GBM122-780 (Base model software)
F11GMM122-370 (MID FOTA Software)
F11GMM122-570 (MID FOTA Software)
F11GMM122-670 (MID FOTA Software)
F11GHM122-370 (HIGH FOTA Software)
F11GHM122-570 (HIGH FOTA Software)
F11GHM122-670 (HIGH FOTA Software)
2021
F31BHM121-380 (High model software)
F31BMM121-380 (Mid model software)
F31BBM121-380 (Base model software)
F31BMM120-970 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
F31BMM121-170 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
F31BMM121-270 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
F31BHM120-970 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
F31BHM121-170 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
F31BHM121-270 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
2022
RC2202
4/22/2022
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #6” as
outlined in “Appendix E” below
FB1SHM121-080 (High model software)
FB1SMM121-080 (Mid model software)
FB1SBM121-080 (Base model software)
FB1SMM120-770 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
FB1SMM120-870 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
FB1SMM120-970 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
FB1SHM(120-770 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
FB1SHM120-870 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
FB1SHM120-970 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
F51XHM121-280 (High model software)
F51XMM121-280 (Mid model software)
F51XMM120-970 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
F51XMM121-070 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
F51XMM121-170 (MID FOTA SOFTWARE)
F51XHM120-970 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
F51XHM121-070 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
F51XHM121-170 (HIGH FOTA SOFTWARE)
2022
Wilderness
7
2020
RC2208
10/28/2022
F11GHM132-880 (High model software)
F11GMM132-880 (Mid model software)
F11GBM132-880 (Base model software)
2021
RC2208
10/28/2022
F31BHM131-480 (High model software)
F31BMM131-480 (Mid model software)
F31BBM131-480 (Base model software)
2022
RC2208
10/28/2022
FB1SHM131-180 (High model software)
FB1SMM131-180 (Mid model software)
FB1SBM131-180 (Base model software)
2022
Wilderness
RC2208
10/28/2022
F51XHM131-380 (High model software)
F51XMM131-380 (Mid model software)
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #7” as
outlined in “Appendix E” below
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RC2212
3/10/2023
F11GHM142-980 (High model software)
F11GHM142-980 (Mid model software)
F11GHM142-980 (Base model software)
2021
RC2212
3/10/2023
F31BHM141-580 (High model software)
F31BMM141-580 (Mid model software)
F31BBM141-580 (Base model software)
2022
RC2212
3/10/2023
FB1SHM141-280 (High model software)
FB1SMM141-280 (Mid model software)
FB1SBM141-280 (Base model software)
2022
Wilderness
RC2212
3/10/2023
F51XHM141-480 (High model software)
F51XMM141-480 (Mid model software)
2020
RC2304
11/10/2023
F11GHM153-080 (High model software)
F11GMM153-080 (Mid model software)
F11GBM153-080 (Base model software)
2021
RC2304
11/10/2023
F31BHM151-680 (High model software)
F31BMM151-680 (Mid model software)
F31BBM151-680 (Base model software)
2022
RC2304
11/10/2023
FB1SHM151-380 (High model software)
FB1SMM151-380 (Mid model software)
FB1SBM151-380 (Base model software)
2022
Wilderness
RC2304
11/10/2023
F51XHM151-580 (High model software)
F51XMM151-580 (Mid model software)
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #8” as
outlined in “Appendix E” below
8
See “Conditions Addressed by Update #9” as
outlined in “Appendix E” below
9
** NOTE: These Map Update Software I.D. numbers contain the same functional updates as the
corresponding New Version I.D. numbers.
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Symptoms Addressed By Update #9:
Number
Symptoms to be Improved:
1
While welcome animation on CID is displayed and the driver's door is left open, if
turning ignition OFF/ON, the CID screen will be black screen.
2
After starting the engine, the loading animation remains and the screen does not
transition remaining blank.
3
When the “All” tab is pressed on the TravelLink Sports screen, a blank screen appears.
4
During Bluetooth audio playing, the CID screen turns into a black picture.
5
The Information Display Area at the top of the CID screen displays a different
information screen from the last time.
6
Touch operation of the CID screen does not work.
The screen is displayed and sound is played, but the touch-screen operations are not
available.
7
Operation of the CID screen and reaction may become slow while using Bluetooth
audio.
8
Immediately after turning ignition on, it takes about 50 seconds to start SXM playing.
9
The CID screen resets immediately or within 3 minutes after engine start.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
10
If a same date is set to maintenance date, birthday, and anniversary date, pop-ups will
appear in sequence on the top of the CID after engine is started when the day comes.
Under this condition, if an operation is performed to delete the maintenance date, birthday or anniversary date registration within a few seconds immediately before the pop-up
display, the CID screen will reset.
11
When the ignition is repeatedly turned ON/OFF in quick succession, CID screen resets
right after startup.
12
After turning the ignition ON, the CID screen resets approximately after 6 minutes due
to a communication issue within the CCU causing the radio tuner to become
unresponsive.
Repeated and consecutive operation of voice recognition activation, CarPlay activation,
and the HOME button operation cause the CarPlay screen to be black screen for several
seconds.
When the engine is started with the iPhone connected via USB, CarPlay does not start
even if the CarPlay icon on the home screen is pressed.
13
14
 This can be resolved by reinserting the USB cable.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
After performing operations 1 and 2 below from the CarPlay screen, returning to the
CarPlay screen causes the CarPlay screen to be black screen.
Operation 1: Switching to a pop-up screen such as the air conditioner screen
Operation 2: Interrupt pop-up screen display due to volume operation, etc.
16
CarPlay does not activate if the cable is disconnected or inserted while using CarPlay
and/or temporary contact failure occurs on the cable.
17
When an iPhone/iPod is connected via USB cable and connected as an iPod audio
device instead of CarPlay, the CID screen resets when the music information is received.
(This occurs when some of the music information data sent by the iPhone/iPod is
missing.)
18
When using CarPlay, it suddenly disconnects and not reconnect even after unplugging
and plugging the USB cable.
19
CarPlay is not activated.
20
When volume is changed when using CarPlay, the speakers do not temporarily sound.
21
when calling with CarPlay function, the other party’s voice can be heard, but user’s
voice cannot reach the other party
22
If there is no response from the iPhone/Android device for an extended period, a popup is displayed, indicating that the screen cannot be shown due to communication issue
with the device.
While using AudroidAuto to play music, the sound comes from the device (smart
phone) itself instead of the vehicle speakers when the following steps (1) to (4) are
operated.
(1) Start a hands-free call while music is playing on the AndroidAuto App.
23
(2) ""See you"" is displayed on the CID screen after turning the ignition off, and then
the screen disappears.
(3) Turn the ignition on again without waiting for a long time.
(4) End the hands-free call.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
Music does not sound on Android Auto if the following steps (1) to (3) are operated.
(1) Start hands-free call while music is playing on Android Auto.
(2) Turn off audio by pressing and holding the volume button.
(3) Press and hold the volume button again to turn ON and end the hands-free call.
 This can be resolved by reinserting the USB cable."
25
During navigation with Android Auto, the map displays the vehicle's position on the
highway even after exiting the highway.
26
Improve error message in case of Bluetooth connection failure.
The error message that pops up in case of Bluetooth connection failure due to corrupt
pairing information is improved with added clarity to advise the user on what to do.
After canceling the phonebook transfer that appears automatically when connecting via
Bluetooth, attempting to transfer a phonebook by manual operation fails to initiate the
transfer.
27
28
The date of receipt of a received message is displayed as “2000/1/1.”
This occurs on some models of phones with Android OS 13 or later.
29
When connecting Apple devices running iOS 16.4 or later, the short message feature is
not availbale.
30
Audio operation (audio playing, volume change, audio source switch) is not available
after engine starts.
30
Audio operation (audio playing, volume change, audio source switch) is not available
after engine starts.
31
No sound from all audio sources after engine starts, and "No Audio Playing" is displayed on the CID screen.
32
The volume of the phone voice for hands-free calls is set to zero itself.
33
After pressing the radio icon from the HOME screen, the FM radio is not sound.
34
On the radio screen, if the buttons for switching between AM and FM are operated in
quick succession, the radio may not be able to scan for stations and the radio may not
sound.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
35
After ACC-OFF while SXM is playing, SXM does not play automatically the next time
ACC-ON.
36
When operating the navigation system by voice recognition, some regional place names
(states, cities, etc.) are not recognized.
37
The destination setting cannot be deleted even if "Cancel Route" or "Delete Destination"
is said with the voice recognition.
38
When a language other than English is set, the distance to the destination displayed in
the navigation destination is abnormal.
When the distance is greater than 1.0, the decimal point is rounded down.
When the distance is less than 1.0, the value becomes 0.1.
When the clock was set to "AUTO," the date and time are shifted to a date approximately 20 years in the future due to anomalous values received from GPS or other reasons. If
it occurs, the date and time cannot be corrected manually and have to be reset by disconnecting the battery terminal. As a countermeasure, a setting screen to manually adjust
the clock display in the "AUTO" setting is to be added to the Dealership Mode (Dealership Mode->Settings->GNSS Data Setting).
39
40
When the preset channel on the SXM is pressed, a different channel is selected instead
of the registered channel.
41
Continuous operation of Preset Up/Down on SXM preset channels causes switching to
channel 0.
42
The radio preset list is lost completely.
43
(Specifications) If a music was being played via USB when the audio system was turned
off at the last time, the audio system is to resume playing the same music automatically
when the same USB is plugged in at the next time. (Trouble Symptom) The system does
not resume playing from the previously played music and starts to play from the first
music in the USB.
When resuming a USB audio playing after editing the folder structure and/or the order
of the music in the USB by PC, a mismatch between the played tracks and the displayed
track names occurs.
After indicating "Play Artist ******" via voice recognition, the user selects a specific
music on the displayed list to start USB audio playback. Then, instead of the music on
the list, the specific music from the first album of that artist will be played.
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47
Symptoms to be Improved:
After all music has been played by USB audio with the repeat function in “off” position,
music cannot be played after pressing search to switch the playing mode (folder, artist,
album, etc.) and selecting a music.
Voice recognition does not recognize certain SXM channel names.
48
When starting hands-free call using voice recognition commands, a warning message
"Please wait a minute" appears on the meter display and the call cannot be initiated.
49
When using the voice recognition feature while playing audio or radio, the speaker may
not sound.
50
When updating the CCU software from Dealership Mode, a progress bar for the
installation stops in the middle of the process and the update is not completed.
List of New Functions and Enhancements Included in Update #9:
Number
New Functions and Enhancements
1
To improve the chance of reestablishing the connection in case of connection failure of
Bluetooth and/or Android Auto due to error in the smartphone side, the CCU sends a
request to the smartphone device again as additional attempt.
2
CCU Support vertical screen displays for Android Auto, but the actual display screen
size differs depending on the Android device's OS version.
3
Update against vulnerability in security of Bluetooth connection.
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4
New Functions and Enhancements
When getting CCU USB logs at the Diagnostics Recorder screen in the Dealership
Mode, it was necessary to turn off ""Begin Recording"" to ""Export Data to USB.""
And after the log acquisition, it was necessary to turn ""Begin Recording"" ON again.
The system interface is improved so that ""Begin Recording"" is automatically switched
ON after log acquisition has been accomplished.
Symptoms Addressed By Update #8:
Number
Symptoms to be Improved:
1
Unexpected CP1 system reboot resulting from an inter reset to sync internal
communication with Bluetooth module.
2
CID restarts itself right after engine is started.
3
CID resets and reboots.
4
Right after starting up, the CID is blank only displaying the background without icons.
5
Loss of audio output for AM/FM
6
Loss of audio output from all sources. Voice from telematics, meter buzzer or beep
sound are not affected.
7
Sound is lost when playing Bluetooth audio even though the screen is displayed without
problem. It can occur when the audio source is switched repeatedly between the Bluetooth and others.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
8
SXM radio output is lost after terminating a handsfree phone call.
9
No audio played back when using CarPlay.
10
Sound volume control does not work while using Android Auto.
11
Cyclic short noise like a drilling or vibration is heard from speakers.
12
After the engine is started, a message of “Loading Navigation...” continues to be displayed, but the map is not displayed.
13
Vehicle position on navigation map erroneously moves to zero degrees latitude and zero
degrees longitude (0°N 0°E or west of Africa in the Atlantic ocean).
14
Navigation map scale is changed to the lowest setting (globe is displayed).
15
When “Call” button is pressed in “Confirm Destination” screen of Navigation system
(to call the destination site,) the call can be made but the screen does not transit to phone
call screen.
When selecting “Phone-”>”Message,” message received time is displayed incorrectly as
“1/1/0.”
16
It can occur with an Android phone with a specific Android OS (Pixel 6, Pixel4a, Pixel4XL, Xperia etc. ) in which time zone data is attached to the message receiving time.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
17
Even when using the same mobile device that was paired previously, a message of “Are
you sure you want to activate this profile?” is prompted and confirmation is needed to
activate the device.
18
Cover art of previous music is displayed when playing music without cover art in USB
audio. It can occur when music with and without cover art is mixed and stored together
a single USB.
19
Command “Play Artist ”” to play all music of particular artist in USB
music mode, only the first item listed for the artist is played.
20
While playing music from USB, the music title displayed on the screen differs from
what is being played. It can occur by the following sequence of operation:
1. Display a list of music on the USB audio screen.
2. Change the screen to other screen than the music list.
3. The music play is continued and moved on to a music in a different music list.
4. Change the screen back to the music list in the USB audio screen.
21
In USB music mode, some music is skipped and the music in the next folder is started.
Under following condition
1. Play USB music in “Folder” mode with repeat mode setting “Repeat All.”
2. Turn Ignition Switch off then open/close door and keep it locked for more than 5
minutes.
3. Turn Ignition Switch on and operate “Track Up/Down” on the audio system.
22
The mode does not switch to Media, after “Media” icon is selected.
23
When selecting shortcut for SXM channel on “Home” screen, the screen is changed to
SXM but no sound is coming or no channel name is displayed.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
24
When using FOTA service to update the software by selecting “Setting” > “Software
Update,” a message of “A new software update is available. Would you like to download
it now?” is displayed but the downloading does not start after pressing “OK.” When this
symptom occurs, it comes back to the “Software Update” screen. The downloading can
be started by pressing the “Update” on the “Software Update” screen.
(Temporary solution.)
25
When Pre-Collision Braking System is activated, a message of “Obstacle Detected” is
displayed on the information bar and does not go away.
26
Preset SXM channel cannot be selected by satellite switch on the steering wheel.
27
Even after setting the date of next scheduled maintenance in Reminder screen, the date
is displayed as “--”. It can occur when only the date of schedule maintenance is set without entering distance.
28
When pop up screen (like suggestion of taking a rest) is displayed on CarPlay screen,
the screen does not transit to proper screen (like destination search screen) and goes
back to CarPlay screen even after pressing “Yes.”
29
When selecting a music by  or  using voice recognition system, a
wrong music that had been played at the end of previous time is played. It can occur by
the following sequence of operation:
1. Play music in USB audio mode.
2. Change the source from USB to another one.
3. Turn Ignition Switch off then on.
4. Start to play music by pronouncing  or  though voice recognition
system.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
A wrong search location is used on TravelLink function. Example of the symptom.
List of New Functions and Enhancements Included in Update #8:
Number
1
New Functions and Enhancements
New shortcut button(s) are added in button bar of “Home” screen.
1. AVH (Auto Vehicle Hold) ON/OFF Button.
2. Auto Start Stop ON/OFF Button. (If equipped)
For vehicle equipped with AVH and Auto Start stop:
For vehicle equipped with AVH (only):
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2
New Functions and Enhancements
Air conditioner control interface is changed to that of 23MY.
Current ( -22MY) screen transition:
23MY screen transition:
Symptoms Addressed By Update #7:
Number
Symptoms to be Improved:
1
The CID stays black following reboot. Reset doesn’t always recover this condition.
2
The CID stays black or very dark even after the ignition switch is turned on due to back
light malfunction.
3
When using CarPlay, the screen goes to black and/or CID restarts. It occurs when the
CID processor falls under irregularly high load conditions.
4
The CID restarts about 3 minutes after turning on the Ignition Switch. It occurs when
the CID processor falls under irregularly high load conditions.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
5
System reboot due to application failure. Software robustness has been imporved to
prevent CID and CCU from resetting whenever its individual function fails.
6
When the vehicle comes to a place on a highway where there are multiple exits with
combinations of alphabets and numbers (see example below) the CID cannot
process the information correctly for turn-by-turn navigation and restarts.
Example:
7
CID restarts when Navigation system is re-routing the route crossing the border of the
states.
When the customer veered off navigated route and the re-routed route includes the
roads across the boarder of states, the calculation is not properly processed and the CID
restarts.
8
CID restarts, while it is connected to Wi-Fi. It occurs when Wi-Fi signal includes illegible data.
9
CID restarts after the ignition switch is turned off and on again before the CID shuts off.
10
No functional response on touch screen in Radio mode even though the touch sound and
visual reaction are confirmed.
11
Reprogramming process takes extensive time (40 minutes or more.)
After the ignition switch is turned off and on again, the combination meter display mode
changes itself and shows the ECO gauge (Current fuel consumption/Driving range on
remaining fuel.) Both attribute to processing errors in CCU.
12
When conducting USB reprogramming, the screen transition to error screen instead of
confirmation screen.
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13
14
15
Symptoms to be Improved:
When “Software Update” is selected in the Dealership Mode, the following
initialization process does not end more than 20 minutes. *
Note* In case this USB update failure occurs, retry updating according to the instructions in “Appendix A
When the FOTA pop-up (new software availability notification) is displayed while the
CarPlay is being used, the display comes back to CarPlay screen even if the customer
tries to get into the FOTA screen.
Call function does not work in the Message List (after ignoring the incoming message
notification.). However, the call function can still be used after getting into the Message
Content screen by tapping the message list.
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16
17
Symptoms to be Improved:
Message reading function of short mail does not resume and ends once it is interrupted
by barge-in voices for other functions.
After the Ignition Switch is turned on, the SI-DRIVE indicator starts blinking and the
derive mode cannot be changed.
18
CarPlay does not work when the ignition switch is turned on immediately after the
driver’s door is opened with the iPhone (iPad) cable connected to the AUX TERMINAL
(USB Hub.)
19
CarPlay drops off randomly after running without interruptions for an extended period
of time.
20
Steering wheel control switches don’t always work with Android Auto for audio streaming contol.
21
The Turn By Turn information is not displayed on the MID, when changing meter display modes with Steering wheel control switch, while using route navigation of Google
Map with Android Auto.
Android Auto stops working after calling to one of the STARTLINK support functions,
while there is an active navigation route with Google Map via Android Auto.
22
23
Soon after the cable has been removed from the AUX TERMINAL (USB Hub), icons
on Home Screen stop functioning.
24
Phone Book is displayed in the order of the First Name even though the display setting
was made in the order of Family Name.
25
No response when touching “Traffic & Weather Now (TWN)” on SMX screen.
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Symptoms to be Improved:
26
SXM has blank screen and no sound when the SXM screen had been selected as
audio source at the previous ignition off timing.
27
About 30 seconds after starting the SXM the operation is paused with loading screen
and resume after another 30 seconds. This symptom occurs when the SXM screen had
been selected as audio source at the previous ignition off timing.
28
SXM has blank screen and no sound when the audio source is change to SXM.
29
“Fast forward” does not work in SXM replay function. (Fast Rewind works.)
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Symptoms to be Improved:
30
The team logo is not displayed on Sports Flash screen when the SXM screen had been
selected as audio source at the previous ignition off timing.
31
The team logo is not displayed on Sports Flash screen when the SXM screen had been
selected as audio source at the previous ignition off timing.
32
No sound on Radio after changing to Radio screen.
33
Sudden interruption of the audio playback from audio system and/or voice guidance of
Navigation system.
The audio source change function and all icons become inoperative temporarily, after
the ignition turned off and on again while playing audio source.
HD Radio sub channel cannot be played after selecting a HD Radio station from the preset stations and selecting the HD sub channel 2 even though the HD radio information is
correctly displayed.
34
35
List of New Functions and Enhancements Included in Update #7:
Number
1
New Functions and Enhancements
Icons of home screen change to those of the US specifications even though the original
specification is not of the US.
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New Functions and Enhancements
2
Two ways of MOTA operations, i.e., by connect CCM to Wi-Fi or by transferring the
downloaded map data to CCM via smart phone are executed simultaneously by error.
3
"One of the Pop-up Error Messages displayed during the FOTA operation in case of
weak Wi-Fi signal is not intuitive. Even if the customer tap “OK,” it does not transit to
another screen.
As the improvement for this inconvenience, the message is changed so that the customer
finds the reason why the FOTA operation has been paused. Also a “Resume” button is
prepared so that the customer can do the rest of operations after necessary action (moving the vehicle to another place with better Wi-Fi connection**, or tethering the CP1 to
a mobile phone, etc.)
Note** The FOTA operation can be paused when the Wi-Fi indicator at the upper right
corner of the CID is not in “Good” or “Excellent” as shown below."
4
To prevent the overall CID system (CCU) from being reset whenever its individual
function fails, the robustness of the software has been improved.
5
CD returns to CD deck too fast to pick it out after ejection button has been pressed. As
the countermeasure, the pausing time is extended to ease the operation.
6
Past DTC stored in the CCM cannot be captured by SSM when new current DTC is
detected. Both DTC’s can be captured by SSM after letting the system into sleep mode
and turning the Ignition Switch on again.
Music in the different folder in a USB stick can be selected by Track-UP/Down
operation.
7
8
Music in multiple folders in a USB stick can now be played continuously whereas they
could not be played unles they were in the root area of the USB stick.
9
In conjunction with the specification improvement described in item 8, “Repeat All” is
added to the play mode selection menu.
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Symptoms Addressed By Update #6:
Number
1
Symptoms to be Improved:
System restarts itself during FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) update. FOTA
operation is conducted in two processes: downloading (from the server to the
Cockpit Control Unit via Wi-Fi) and installation (inside the Cockpit Control Unit).
During the FOTA operation, after the new software has been downloaded to the
Cockpit Control Unit (CCU) customer is to push “Install Now” on the Center
Information Display (CID) to start installation of the software.
However, in rare case, the CCU restarts itself* during installation.
Note* Even if this symptom occurs, after approximately 2 minutes, the system resumes,
and the CID comes back to the below screen. Customer can then push the “Install Now”
to proceed with the installation.
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Symptoms Addressed By Update #5:
Number
1
2
3
Symptoms to be Improved:
No image on CID (Center Information Display) or Black display condition followed
by CP1 reboot resulting from CCU (Cockpit Control Unit) internal communication
error or due to listed below actions:
•
CP1 forced reboot is performed by pressing the “Vol” button continuously or by performing factory reset operation
•
Loss of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection
•
Application crash during Bluetooth audio streaming
•
Launching CarPlay or Android Auto application, after the smart phone is connected
•
Removing USB connection between the iPhone’s and CP1 during active CarPlay
session
•
STARLINK application crash
•
Performing USB map update using Bluetooth connection with a smart phone
carrying STARLINK Companion App map update data
•
When ACC is turned OFF and ON, while STARLINK Companion App map update is
being performed
•
Navigation application crash
•
“Service Appointment Scheduler” application crash due to a communication error
between DCM and CCM
•
Re-inserting USB Flash drive within 2-3 seconds
•
Removing USB Flash drive while playing back the data from the USB Flash drive
•
CID display loses images (black screen) and reboots itself after ACC (or Ignition) is
turned OFF and ON.
No image on CID (Center Information Display) or Black display condition and
HVAC function becomes inoperative due to listed below actions:
•
Failure to complete CP1 software update via USB port *
•
After the failure, Ignition Switch is turned off and on then an initializing process is
started with “Software update setup is initialing……” message on the display, which
requires about 15minutes to complete. During this message is displayed, power
supply of CCM is cut off like disconnecting battery terminals.
•
Performing CP1 software update via USB port using the same software version
Note* In case this USB update failure occurs, retry updating according to the
instructions in “Appendix B ”
Intermittent loss of Bluetooth connection
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4
Symptoms to be Improved:
“Software update setup is initializing ...” message displayed for an extended period of
time (over 30minutes), after a follow-up attempt for CP1 software update via USB port is
performed to recover a failure **
Note** In case this USB update failure occurs, retry updating according to the
instructions in “Appendix C”
5
Pop-up message ”Please go to your retailer to update the Gracenote Database” appears
every time CP1 system is rebooted due to interruption of CP1 software update via USB
port (ACC OFF or BATT power remove etc.) ***
Note*** In case this USB update failure occurs, retry updating according to the
instructions in “Appendix C”
Symptoms Addressed By Update #4:
Number
1
Symptoms to be Improved:
Momentary Black Display; The CID (Center Information Display) and in rare case
together with the LCD in the combination meters go blank (black) momentarily. This
condition might be followed by CP1 reboot.
NOTE: Rear View Camera function is not impacted by this condition.
2
3
Blank display when connecting CP1 to Wi-Fi network with long name
(over 32 characters).
While using Apple CarPlay, “SUBARU” is displayed on the iPhone Setting menu instead
of vehicle name .
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Number
4
Symptoms to be Improved:
Vehicle Setting Icon in  menu is grayed out.
Menu list in the “Car” tab in the Setting Menu is not displayed.
5
CarPlay stopped working after hanging up a hands-free phone call.
6
CID shows multiple images simultaneously.
7
CID shows multiple images simultaneously.
8
9
CID freezes/locks after startup.
NOTE: Rear View Camera function is not impacted by this condition.
Move (push ▲▼ repeatedly) and Select in Map list, then freeze and restart itself.
10
The CID (Center Information Display) freezes/locks during Wi-Fi configuration
11
Map freezes while Navigation guidance is being provided.
12
13
15
Navigation operation restarts while driving.
Reboot in Factory diag. mode, when removing USB drive or changing to other USB
drive.
CP1 system and combination meter reboot again following a forced reboot, when smart
phone connected via USB port.
CP1 system reboots following ignition OFF and ON
16
17
Switching to Navigation demo mode after CP1 reboots during Bluetooth pairing
CP1 system reboots, while selecting or using Map feature to configure the driving route
14
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Number
18
29
Symptoms to be Improved:
Android Auto does not function. “Android Auto is Disconnected” is displayed with
Launch Error message.
CarPlay does not function with USB connection.
Sound is muted after hanging up a hands-free phone call.
Ring tones and the voice from the other end on the hands-free phone call cannot be heard
No sound in SXM, following low or dead battery.
Navigation guidance directions are not spoken.
When iPhone phone book transfer fails, system repeats Bluetooth disconnection and connection.
 button does not function in  menu.
Vehicle location is not displayed correctly in Navigation screen.
Radio station moves unexpectedly due to momentary flick or brush of the touch screen.
Temperature setting cannot be controlled by Voice Recognition in Canadian (C*)
specification.
Preset outline is not shown following station selection using steering switch
30
Others. Improvement in button design & location and Icon display pattern, etc.
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Symptoms Addressed By Update #3:
Number
1
Symptoms to be Improved:
Enable Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) functionality
2
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3
4
Symptoms to be Improved:
Currently, the microphone level indication is incorrect. The indicator level has been
corrected. More microphone level indication information is included in TSB 15-275-20.
A reduced (low) volume (-6db) concern during handsfree conversation when using
CarPlay has been addressed to make the volume level consistent.
5
Voice recognition (VR) has been enhanced to improve recognition of short words
(e.g. YES).
6
The program has been corrected to prevent repeated rebooting and system freeze-up immediately after activation of Android Auto.
7
8
Eliminate CP1 MOTA update error message “Something went wrong. The system is unable to install any map updates. Contact your dealer for more information.”
The Auto Stop-Start On/Off function button has been moved from the bottom to top
layer of the system for easier use. A screenshot of how the button will appear is shown
below.
Symptoms Addressed By Update #2:
Symptom # Description of Symptom:
1
Several minutes after Engine start, the Center Information Display (CID) reboots.
2
After an extended period of usage, some white blinking dots appear on the display.
White Blinking Dots
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Symptom # Description of Symptom:
3
The display screen freezes or becomes blank (black screen) after a CD is inserted.
This symptom occurs when a CD with over 99 characters of Artist Name Data is used.
4
CID reboots.
In a case where the system was shut down with SXM selected as the audio source, the
CID reboots after the next start up.
5
SXM does not resume playing instantly.
In a case where the system was shut down with SXM selected as the audio source, SXM
takes more than 20 seconds to resume play after the opening screen is displayed (when it
normally only takes approximately 5 seconds.)
6
Radio station does not resume playing (no audio output).
In a case where the system was shut down with Radio being selected as the audio
source, audio output does not resume at the next start up. Once the audio source is
changed to SXM, SXM plays normally but, if the source is changed back to the Radio,
audio does not return and the radio display is also lost.
7
Customer-selected Equalizer settings are lost. Equalizer returns to the default settings
after ignition switch is turned OFF and back ON.
8
The media source cannot be changed.
Even if  or  is selected, the media source does not change. In addition,
Voice Recognition stops functioning at the same time. This condition occurs when the
volume setting is continuously changed while the CID is booting.
9
In a case where the system was shut down while the Navigation map screen was being
displayed, the display goes blank (black screen) soon after the Disclaimer screen is
displayed after restarting.
10
CID reboots repeatedly after setting a destination using the Navigation system.
11
CID reboots while using the Pandora application via CarPlay.
12
Bluetooth connection cannot be reestablished when using certain smart phones.
When using Android Auto on certain smartphones, a Bluetooth connection cannot be
reestablished automatically once it has been disconnected.
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Symptom # Description of Symptom:
13
CarPlay connection cannot be established.
When connecting an iPhone via USB, ”CarPlay Unavailable” is displayed and CarPlay
does work.
14
The HOME screen goes blank.
When the screen is switched from Camera mode to HOME, no icons are displayed as
shown below.
List of New Functions and Enhancements Included in Update #2:
Number
1
2
New Functions and Improvements:
The previously selected customized map orientation setting is memorized even after
ignition OFF / ON. If the customer changes the map orientation setting, the change is
automatically retained.
Pin display of POI is now available.
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Number
3
New Functions and Improvements:
In the 2D and 3D HU display mode, the vehicle position icon on the Navigation map is
easier to identify:
• Icon size increased from 7mm to 9mm.
•
Icon color has been changed to Dark Blue.
•
Icon position (when using route guidance) stays at the same position as when
not using route guidance.
•
Icon has been re-positioned 9mm higher on the display.
4
The ISS (Auto Start Stop) button has been moved to the upper layer in the Car Setting
menu. By touching the “Car Setting” icon, the Auto Start Stop and Cruise Control
Acceleration Characteristics menus can be accessed immediately, whereas selecting
“Others” in the Car Setting screen was required to access these menus.
5
HVAC control buttons of base grade are now larger and easier to see.
6
Time zone and Summertime are now automatically selected.
Default setting of clock setting is Auto. The time zone is changed according to the
vehicle location, and Summertime is automatically set according to the calendar.
Clock setting can be selected by touching the clock display in the status bar.
7
8
AlbumArt is displayed when music is played and now continues to be displayed when
the vehicle is in motion.
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9
New Functions and Improvements:
CarPlay screen is now expanded from half size (horizontal) to full screen (vertical).
10
When using CarPlay or Android Auto, a “CarPlay” or “Android Auto” tab will now
appear on the Media tab bar. By selecting this tab, music data and metadata can be
browsed.
11
When using route guidance with CarPlay navigation,  descriptions will
be displayed both in the Information bar of CID and in the MID located in the center of
the combination meter.
12
By touching the new CarPlay button located at the top of the CID, the CarPlay menu can
be accessed easily.
13
In a case where the system is shut down while is CarPlay connected, the system automatically resumes the connection at the next start up.
14
 Voice Recognition function is ready to use faster than with previous version.
15
Gracenote Media Database updated to November 2019.
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Number
16
New Functions and Improvements:
1. Sirius XM Smart Favorites menu has been removed from SiriusXM Settings
2. Going forward first 10 set Sirius XM presets are now smart favorites by default
3. Smart favorite channel has “star” added to the preset button
Indicator Added
Conditions Addressed By Update #1:
Symptom # Description of Symptom:
1
The CP1 display and/or center Combination Meter display freezes.
No response from touch screen or voice guidance. After switching the ignition off
and opening the driver’s door, the system does not recover**.
Display Freezes
Touch Buttons Unresponsive
**NOTE: After switching the ignition off and leaving the driver’s door open more
than 70 seconds, the system may recover after switching the ignition back on.
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Symptom # Description of Symptom:
2
Delayed response of rear view camera guide lines.
When the rear view camera is activated and the steering wheel is turned, there is a
delay before the steering-responsive guide lines respond to the steering wheel input.
3
Fuel consumption display has unnecessary ‘Φ’ mark when changing mileage unit to
Km.
4
Diagnostics Recorder Data cannot be exported to the USB memory device. When
the diagnostic log data is being downloaded (by selecting: Dealership Menu >
Diagnostics Recorder > Export Data to USB), it fails after the progress bar reaches
almost 90% with an error message of Export failed. Please try again.
Export Failed. Please Try Again.
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Symptom # Description of Symptom:
5
When using Voice Recognition to search for a ‘Nearby POI’ (Point of Interest) in
Canada with FRENCH language selected, the CP1 display turns black and displays a
Caution / disclaimer message.
Voice Recognition
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Black Screen
Caution / Disclaimer Message
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