2010 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators......................................................... 3-12

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction

indicator lamp .................................................. 3-12

Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant

temperature high warning light ......................... 3-13
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-14
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-14
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) .............. 3-14
Low tire pressure warning light

(U.S.-spec. models) .......................................... 3-15

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ABS warning light.............................................. Brake system warning light................................ Low fuel warning light ....................................... Hill start assist warning light (MT models) .......... Door open warning light .................................... All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) .......... Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light

(models with HID headlights)............................

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

light ................................................................

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ............... Security indicator light....................................... SPORT mode indicator light (AT models)............ Select lever and gear position indicator

(AT models) ..................................................... Turn signal indicator lights................................. High beam indicator light ................................... Cruise control indicator light.............................. Cruise control set indicator light ........................ Front fog light indicator light (if equipped).......... Headlight indicator light ..................................... Clock .................................................................. Information display............................................ Outside temperature indicator ............................ Average fuel consumption ................................. To turn off fuel consumption indicator

display ............................................................ Light control switch........................................... Headlights ......................................................... High/low beam change (dimmer) ........................

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Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-26
Daytime running light system (if equipped) ......... 3-26
Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with

HID headlights) ................................................ 3-27
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-27
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-27
Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-28
Wiper and washer .............................................. 3-29
Windshield wiper and washer switches ............... 3-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch................ 3-31

Mirrors ................................................................ Inside mirror...................................................... Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink®

(if equipped) .................................................... Outside mirrors ................................................. Defogger and deicer.......................................... Tilt steering wheel (if equipped) ....................... Tilt/telescopic steering wheel (if equipped) ..... Horn....................................................................

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Ignition switch

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the moon- roof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it banged against your knees or hands while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” posi-

if

tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- tion, thereby stopping the engine. Also, the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, Acc, ON and START. NOTE . Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when the engine is not running. . Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “Acc” position can cause the

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battery to go dead. . If the ignition switch will not move from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” position, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch.

& LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key. ! Automatic transmission models

turning the key is difficult,

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The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK” only when the select lever is in the “P” position. ! Manual transmission models

The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in

while turning it.

& Acc In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.

& ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.

& START The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running.

If your registered key fails to start the engine, pull out the key once (the security indicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the “START” position and again try to start the engine.

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NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases:

. The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder.

. The key is near another key that

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contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another transmitter.

& Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. The chime stops when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the key is removed from the ignition switch.

& Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illumi- nates when the driver’s door is opened or when the driver’s door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The light remains on for several seconds and then gradually turns off after driver’s door is closed. Also, the light turns off immedi- the key is turned to the “ON” ately if position or if all doors and the rear gate are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.

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Hazard warning flasher

Meters and gauges

The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regard- less of the position of the ignition switch.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

tion

the various parts of

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles, gauge needles, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Dials and indicators in meters and gauges light up. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.

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& Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch

*: “

” or “

” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion.

It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. Press the trip knob to show “ on the odometer/trip meter display. The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.

” or “

”

To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

NOTE . Your vehicle’s initial movement the meter/gauge needles setting of has been set for activation “ ” at the time of shipment from the factory. . It is not possible to cancel the initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Cancel the setting when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.

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& Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

& Odometer/Trip meter

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Trip knob

This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is possible to switch the indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn off.

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The display can be switched as shown below by pressing the trip knob.

! Odometer

*: “

” or “

” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion.

” or “

For the “ ” indication, refer to “Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch” F3-6.

The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. ! Double trip meter

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vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2
seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.

NOTE If the connection between the combina- tion meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost.

The trip meter shows the distance that the

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& Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.

& Fuel gauge

seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will turn off. NOTE

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. This may cause severe da- mage to the engine.

NOTE (non-turbo models) To protect the engine while the select lever is in the “P” or “N” position (for AT models) or the shift lever is in the neutral position (for MT models), the engine is controlled so that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard.

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Low fuel warning light

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains fuel.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge will light up and indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10

” sign in the fuel

You will see the “ gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty [approxi- mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immedi- ately.

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NOTE This light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

Warning and indicator lights

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then turn off when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights illuminate:

: Seatbelt warning light

(The seatbelt warning light only when the driver seatbelt.) : Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

turns off fastens the

light (The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

function indicator lamp

: Coolant temperature high warning light

: Charge warning light

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: Oil pressure warning light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

(AT models)

: Low tire pressure warning light

(U.S.- spec. models)

: ABS warning light

: Brake system warning light

: Low fuel warning light

: Hill start assist warning light

(MT models)

: Door open warning light

: AWD warning light

(AT models)

: Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

: SPORT mode indicator light

(AT models)

: Cruise control indicator light

: Cruise control set indicator light

: Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID head-

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lights)

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. & Seatbelt warning light

and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat, as required by current safety standards. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat- belts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime.

Driver’s warning light

Front passenger’s warning light ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when

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If

to warn that

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will the flash for 6 seconds, seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. the dri- ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. NOTE . If the driver’s and/or front passen- ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.

– At speeds lower than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between steady illumination and flashing at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. – At speeds higher than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. there is no passenger on the front If passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger’s

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occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger’s seat.

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the device to fail. . Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback. . Do not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For the adjustment procedure of the manual seats, refer to “Manual seat” F1-3.

If the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat does not function cor- rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger’s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passen- ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system

and its child occupant, although we strongly recommend that all children sit in the rear seat properly restrained. . Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sition and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth.

If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger’s seat does not function cor- rectly after taking relevant corrective ac- tions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- tion. & SRS airbag system

warning light

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate for approxi- mately 6 seconds and turn off. This shows that the SRS airbag, SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt preten- sioners are operating normally.

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt

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pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury. . Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

. No illumination of

the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position the

. Continuous illumination of

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

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& Front passenger’s frontal

airbag ON and OFF indica- tors

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the center portion of the dash- board. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the

indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- vanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain off. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag the passenger’s frontal is deactivated, airbag ON indicator will remain off while the OFF indicator will illuminate. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tors remain illuminated or off simulta- neously even after the system check period, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an in- spection. & CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction in- dicator lamp

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi- nates while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Continued vehicle opera- tion without having the emission

control system checked and re- paired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission con- trol system. ! If the light illuminates steadily If the light illuminates steadily while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. NOTE This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. It may

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turn off,

the light

take several driving trips. If the light does not take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. ! If the light is blinking If is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been de- tected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- sion control system, you should do the following. . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard acceleration. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi- ble.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

& Coolant temperature

low indicator light/Cool- ant temperature high warning light

CAUTION

if

. After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, this indicator light/warning light be- haves under any of the following conditions, the electrical system may be malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi- ately for an inspection. – It remains blinking in RED. – It remains illuminated in RED

for more than 2 seconds.

– It remains blinking in RED and

BLUE alternately.

. While driving,

if

this indicator light/warning light behaves under any of the following conditions, take the specified appropriate measure listed below. – Blinking or illuminated in

RED: Safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and refer to the emergency steps for the engine overheating. After-

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w a r d , h a v e t h e s y s t e m checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer to “En- gine overheating” F9-12.

– Blinking in RED and BLUE

alternately: The electrical system may be malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- tion.

temperature low indicator temperature high warning

This coolant light/coolant light has the following three functions. . Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi- cient warming up of the engine . Blinking in RED indicates that engine is close to overheating . Illumination in RED indicates overheat- ing condition of the engine

the

For the system check, this indicator light/ warning light illuminates in RED for approximately 2 seconds when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ON” position. After that, this indicator light/warning light changes to BLUE and maintains illumina- tion in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light turns off when the engine is warmed up sufficiently.

If

the engine coolant

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the specified range,

the creases over indicator light/warning light blinks in RED. At this time, the engine is close to overheating.

the engine coolant

If temperature in- creases further, the indicator light/warning light illuminates in RED continuously. At this time, the engine may be overheating.

to the emergency steps for

light/warning light When the indicator blinks in RED or illuminates in RED, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and the refer to “Engine engine overheating. Refer overheating” F9-12. Afterward, have the system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.

if

the indicator

Also, light/warning light often blinks in RED, the electrical system may be malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. NOTE If the engine is restarted after a certain driving condition, this indicator light/ warning light may illuminate in RED. However, this is not a malfunction if the indicator light/warning light turns off after a short time.

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& Charge warning light If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious engine damage.

If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the the first safe opportunity and engine at check the alternator belt. is the belt loose, broken or if is in good condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. & Oil pressure warning

If the belt

light

If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

& AT OIL TEMP warning

light (AT models)

The AT oil temperature warning light “AT OIL TEMP” illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after the engine has started. If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot.

the light

illuminates while driving,

If im- mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off. ! Automatic transmission control

system warning

If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic transmis- sion control system is not working prop- erly. Contact your nearest SUBARU deal- er for service immediately.

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& Low tire pressure

warning light (U.S.-spec. models)

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the low tire pressure warn- ing light will illuminate for approximately 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will turn off. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufac- turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- sure label, you should determine the proper those tires.)

tire inflation pressure for

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under- inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. the TPMS is not a Please note that tire maintenance, substitute for proper is the driver’s responsibility to and it maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of re- placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing

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one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Should the warning light illuminate stea- dily after blinking for approximately one minute, have the system inspected by your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

this light does not

If illuminate briefly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute, you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. If this light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradu- ally reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur. If illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pres- sure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes

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the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres- sure warning light will illuminate steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting. the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approximately one minute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.

If

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked peri- odically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure mon- itoring system will not re-check tire inflation pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32

km/h). After adjusting the tire pres- sures, increase the vehicle speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS re-checking of the tire infla- tion pressures. If the tire pressures are now above the severe low pressure threshold, the low tire pressure warning light should turn off a few minutes later. Therefore, be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires.

& ABS warning light The ABS warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 2
seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.

CAUTION

If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may not work properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system con- tinues to operate normally. . The warning light does not illu- minate when the ignition switch

is turned to the “ON” position.

. The warning light

illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not turn off even when the vehicle speed exceeds approxi- mately 8 mph (12 km/h).

. The warning light illuminates dur-

ing driving.

If any of these conditions occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.

With a vehicle equipped with an EBD system, the ABS warning light illuminates together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. For further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to “Brake system warning light” F3-17. NOTE If described in the following, system may be considered normal. . The warning light illuminates right after the engine is started but turns off immediately, remaining off. . The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it turns off when the vehicle speed

the warning light behavior is as the ABS

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reaches approximately 8 mph (12
km/h). . The warning light illuminates during driving, but it turns off immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may illumi- nate. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will turn off. & Brake system warning

light

WARNING

. Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating prop- erly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for re- pair.

This light has the following three functions. ! Parking brake warning The light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. ! Brake fluid level warning This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.

If

this occurs,

If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid is below the “MIN” mark in the level reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. ! Electronic Brake Force Distribution

(EBD) system warning

The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it illuminates together with the ABS warning light.

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The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driving. Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehi- cle’s motion may therefore become some- what harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps. 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, apply the parking brake and then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights turn off, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights illuminate again and stay illuminated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the “MIN” mark, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system – CONTINUED –

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If

the brake fluid level

inspected. 6. is below the “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. & Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approxi- mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immedi- ately. NOTE This light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

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& Hill start assist warning

light (MT models)

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the Hill start assist warning light illuminates and turns off after approxi- mately 2 seconds. While the engine is rotating, if there are any malfunctions, the light will illuminate.

WARNING

When the Hill start assist system light illuminates, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer.

& Door open warning

light

The door open warning light illuminates if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed.

Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. & All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AT models)

The All-Wheel Drive warning light illumi- nates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after the

engine has started. This light illuminates when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive me- chanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. It flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in any of the tires.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light flashing can damage the powertrain. If the AWD warning light starts to flash, promptly park in a safe place and check whether the tires have differing diameters and whether any of the tires has an excessively low inflation pressure.

& Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID headlights)

The automatic headlight beam leveler warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds. This light illuminates when the automatic headlight beam leveler does not operate

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normally. If this light illuminates while driving or does not turn off approximately 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer. & Vehicle Dynamics

Control operation indi- cator light

This light illuminates when the ignition switch is ON and turns off approximately 2
seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression func- tion is activated. It illuminates when only the traction control function is operating. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. . The light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. . The light does not turn off even after a period of approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the “ON” position.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol OFF indicator light

indicating that

This warning light has both the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system has been deactivated. It illuminates in the event of a malfunction in the system and is on when the system is not operating. This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in normal operation. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. . The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. . The warning light illuminates while the vehicle is running.

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the electrical circuit of

. If the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself becomes faulty, the warning light only illuminates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) remains fully operational. . The warning light illuminates when the electronic control system of the ABS/ Vehicle Dynamics Control system mal- functions.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system be- comes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also becomes inoperative, caus- ing the warning light to illuminate. Though both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described below, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be considered normal. . The warning light illuminates right – CONTINUED –

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after the engine is started but turns off immediately, remaining off. . The warning light illuminates after engine startup and turns off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven. . The warning light illuminates during driving, but it turns off immediately and remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-

dicator light

illuminates when the Vehicle Dy-

. It namics Control OFF switch is pressed. . It also illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated. NOTE . The light may remain on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should turn off as soon as the engine has warmed up. . The indicator light illuminates when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator lamp is on. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under the following condi- tion. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not turn off even after

the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started. & Security indicator light

The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing (approximately once every 3 seconds) approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position or immediately after the key is pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may not be func- tioning properly. this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

If

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In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g., an imitation key), the security indicator light illuminates. NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally.

& SPORT mode indicator

light (AT models)

illuminates when the ignition This light switch is turned to the “ON” position and the engine has started. turns off after lever is moved to the When the select manual gate, the SPORT mode is se- lected and the indicator light illuminates. Refer to “SPORT mode” F7-20.

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& Select lever and gear posi- tion indicator (AT models)

& High beam indicator

light

& Cruise control set in-

dicator light

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This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also illuminates when the headlight flasher is operated. & Cruise control indica-

tor light

indicator light

The cruise control illumi- nates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds. This light illuminates when the “CRUISE” main switch is pressed. If you press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control function is deactivated and the “CRUISE” indicator light flashes. To re- activate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it again to the “ON” position.

indicator

The cruise control set light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds. This light illuminates when vehicle speed has been set. & Front fog light indicator

light (if equipped)

This indicator light is on while the front fog lights are on. & Headlight indicator

light

This indicator light illuminates when the headlight switch is placed in the “ ” or “

” position.

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This indicator shows the position of the select lever. When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/ downshift to “Automatic transmission” F7-15. & Turn signal indicator

light up. Refer

indicator

lights

These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to “Replacing bulbs” F11-46.

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Clock

CAUTION

Information display

To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time while driving, as an accident from inadequate attention to the road could result.

NOTE If the battery is disconnected, the time will be erased. After reconnecting the battery, set the correct time.

The clock shows the time while the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position.

The time changes by 1 minute each time the “+” button or “−” button is pressed. Pressing the “+” button moves the dis- played time forward, while pressing the “−” button moves the displayed time back. Pressing and holding either button changes the displayed time continuously.

1) Outside temperature indicator 2)

Fuel consumption indicator

With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, the outside temperature and fuel consumption are indicated on the display.

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& Outside temperature indica-

tor

! Road surface freeze warning indi-

cation

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The fuel consumption indicator is linked with the odometer/trip meter display on the combination meter, according to the fol- lowing chart.

Odometer/ Trip meter

A trip meter

B trip meter

Fuel consumption indicator

Average fuel consumption corresponding to the A trip meter

Average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter

Odometer

Not indicated

1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models

1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models

The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun. . During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut- down. . When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.

lower,

When the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication. the display is already indicating an If outside temperature of 378F (38C) or lower when the ignition switch is turned to the

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the indication does not

“ON” position, flash. NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving.

& Average fuel consumption

1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models

This indication shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.

When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset. NOTE . The indicated values vary in accor- dance with changes in the vehicle’s running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the actual values and should thus be treated only as a guide. . When either trip meter indication is reset, the average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indica- tion is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1
mile (or 1 km).

& To turn off fuel consumption

indicator display

The fuel consumption indicator display can be turned off. To turn off this display, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and press the “+” button adjacent to the information display for approximately 5 seconds. Then, the information display and the clock display will blink for 3 seconds to notify you that the fuel consumption dis- play has been turned off. To restore the indicator, once again press the “+” button for approximately 5 sec-

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onds. NOTE . The initial display setting of the fuel consumption indicator of your vehicle has been set to operational at the time of shipment from the factory. . The average fuel consumption is calculated even while the indicator is not displayed. . Even if you turn off the fuel con- sumption indicator, the fuel consump- tion indicator will automatically turn on when the battery voltage is discon- nected and then reconnected for bat- tery replacement or fuse replacement.

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a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than “OFF”, the battery may be discharged.

& Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.

first position

Instrument panel lights, front side marker lights and license plate lights are on.

illumination,

tail

Light control switch

the position of

The light control switch only operates when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition switch. Regardless of the light control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch. NOTE . Even if the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch, the lights can be illuminated by operating the light control switch position from “OFF” to “ . If the driver’s door is opened while the lights are illuminated and the igni- tion key is removed from the ignition switch, the chirp sound informs the driver that the lights are illuminated.

” and/or “

”.

CAUTION

. Use of any lights for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause the battery to discharge.

. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the light control switch is turned to the “OFF” position. If the vehicle is left unattended for

second position

Headlights, instrument panel illumination, tail front side marker lights, and license plate lights are on.

lights,

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& High/low beam change (dim-

mer)

& Headlight flasher

& Daytime running light system

(if equipped)

To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the combina- tion meter is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will remain on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the light switch is in the “OFF” position.

When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the combination meter also illuminates.

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.

WARNING

The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “ ” position when it is dark outside.

The high beam headlights will automati- cally illuminate at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the following conditions: . The select lever is in a position other than the “P” position (AT models). . The parking brake is fully released. . The light switch is in the “OFF” or “ position. NOTE When the light switch is in the “ ” position, the front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are also illuminated.

”

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Turn signal lever

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Illumination brightness con- trol

& Automatic headlight beam

leveler (models with HID headlights)

The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights. Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle carrying heavy load. The automatic headlight beam leveler adjusts the headlight beam height auto- matically and optimally according to the load being carried by the vehicle.

To activate the right turn signal, push the lever up. To activate the left turn signal turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return automatically to the neutral position when you release it.

The brightness of clock display, audio, air conditioner, information display and instru- ment panel illumination dims when the light switch is in the “ ” positions. You can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility.

” or

“

To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward. NOTE is turned fully When the control dial the illumination brightness upward, becomes the maximum and the auto- matic dimming function does not work

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at all.

Front fog light switch (if equipped)

The indicator light located on the combi- nation meter will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.

The front fog lights operate only when the low beam headlights are illuminated. However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to high beam. To turn on the front fog lights, turn the front fog light switch on the turn signal lever upward to the “ ” position. To turn off the front fog lights, turn the switch back down to the “OFF” position.