Navigation System - Software Updating Procedure
NUMBER: 15-141-10DATE: 04/14/10
APPLICABILITY:
2008MY and after Impreza w/ Navigation
2009MY and after Forester w/ Navigation
2010MY and after Legacy w/ Navigation
and back-up camera
2010MY and after Outback w/ Navigation
and back-up camera
SUBJECT:
Navigation System Update:
Legacy/Outback Version 6400
Forester/Impreza Version 7100
Introduction
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the instructions for updating the Navigation Operating Software using the Navigation Program Disc US. This update is for the operating system only and does not update the map data in any way. The updated software will address the following issue:
Navigation System
^ Mis-translation of "Check surroundings before backing up" on the back-up monitor screen. (Models with back-up camera).
Bluetooth
^ Hands free phone volume is too low (Forester and Impreza only).
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The updated software was used in production starting with the VINs.
Note:
Countermeasure in production for Forester and Impreza is scheduled at a later date.
PARTS
The updated Navigation Program Disc (US) will be sent to all dealers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROGRAM UPDATING
Note:
^ Do not turn the ignition switch off from the Accessory position or start the engine while the update is loading.
^ All updates from the disc are deleted any time the (+) positive or (-) negative battery cable is disconnected.
Reminder:
^ If at any time the (+) positive or (-) negative battery cable is disconnected, the update procedure will need to be performed AGAIN.
1) Turn the ignition switch to the Accessory position. Press power button so that the Start-up CAUTION screen is displayed.
Start-up CAUTION Screen
2) Touch the "Agree" soft-key. The map screen will be displayed.
Note:
Soft-keys are on the touch screen. Hard-keys are the buttons on the panel.
MAP Screen
3) On Forester or Impreza press the TILT hard-key. The TILT/EJECT screen will be displayed. For Legacy and Outback go to Update Disc Insertion (step 5).
TILT/EJECT Screen (Forester/Impreza)
4) Touch the MAP soft-key. A Yes/No prompt will be displayed. Touch the YES soft-key.
The front panel will open to expose the DVD/CD and MAP DVD insertion slots.
Note:
The panel opens and the Map disc is ejected automatically.
Update Disc Insertion
5) Remove the MAP disc and insert the Update disc in the MAP DVD loading slot.
Note:
On Legacy/Outback carefully remove map disc cover to access disc.
Note:
Do not insert the Update disc in the DVD/CD slot.
Software Update
6) The software update will automatically start. When the update ends, the CAUTION screen in step 7 will be displayed. Note: It takes about 60 to 90 seconds to complete the download. After completed, press "Agree" key. If the program version of the unit is the same or higher than the version of the Update disc, the update software is not downloaded and the system will go directly to the Caution screen (step 7). If that is the case no update
is needed and you may proceed to the next step.
Caution Screen
7) After the Opening screen, the Start-up CAUTION screen will be displayed. Touch the "Agree" soft-key. The CAUTION screen below will then be displayed. Impreza and Forester only: Press the TILT hard-key. The TILT/EJECT screen will be displayed.
Note:
Because there is no map data included on the update disc, the CAUTION below is displayed. The map screen is displayed when you insert the Map disc after removing the Update disc (after the next step).
TILT/EJECT screen (Forester/Impreza)
8) Touch the MAP soft-key. A Yes/No prompt will be displayed. Touch the YES soft-key. The front panel will open to expose the DVD/CD and MAP DVD insertion slots.
Note:
The panel opens and the Update disc is automatically ejected.
Map Disc Insertion
9) Remove the Update disc and insert the MAP disc in the MAP DVD loading slot. After the MAP disc loads, the map will appear on the screen.
Note:
Do not insert the Map disc in the DVD/CD loading slot.
Check the Software Version
10) Press the MENU hard-key. The NAV.MENU screen will be displayed.
NAV.MENU
11) Touch the Version soft-key. The VERSION screen will be displayed.
VERSION Screen
12) Confirm that the correct number is shown on the top line for the Main version:
^ Legacy/Outback "6400"
^ Forester/Impreza "7100"
Final Step
13) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed using the table.
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