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pered with again. The alarm will continue for six times if any sensor continues to be activated. The alarm is triggered by: (cid:121) Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid. (cid:121) Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g.
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forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher levels of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. (cid:121) Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state. NOTE With the valet mode selected, the security system does not operate when the remote transmitter is used for locking and unlocking. The security indi- cator light in the combination meter flashes twice per second to show that the valet mode is select- ed. For details, refer to “Valet mode” in this sec- tion.
(cid:132) Arming the system (cid:84) To arm the system using remote transmitter 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are locked. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the Wagon).
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1) Press to Arm the system. 2) Press to Disarm the system.
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Security indicator light 6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than two sec- onds). All doors (and the rear gate on the Wagon) will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the turn sig- nal lights will flash once, and the security indicator light will flash as follows: All models except WRX-STi: once every approximate- ly two seconds WRX-STi: twice every approximately two seconds If any of the doors (or the rear gate or the trunk lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds five times, the turn signal lights flash five times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate or the trunk lid) are not
properly closed. When you close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors will automatically lock. (cid:84) To arm the system using power door locking
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1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are locked. 5. Close the doors (and the rear gate on the Wagon) but leave only the driver’s door or the front passen- ger’s door open.
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6. Push the front side (“LOCK” side) of the power door locking switch to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once and the security in- dicator light will flash as follows: All models except WRX-STi: once every approximate- ly two seconds WRX-STi: twice every approximately two seconds NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood and/or the windows are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system.
(cid:132) Disarming the system Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than two sec- onds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, an electronic chirp will sound twice, the turn signal lights will flash twice and the security indicator light will go off. NOTE (WRX-STi) If your vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer, the immobilizer’s function will cause the security indi- cator light to flash (once every approximately three seconds) even after the system is disarmed.
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Refer to “Immobilizer (WRX-STi)” in this chapter for further details. To unlock all other doors (and the rear gate on the Wagon), briefly press the “ ” button a second time. (cid:84) Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system with- out using the transmitter. To disarm the system: 1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door. 2. The alarm will sound. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position three (3) times within 5 seconds.
(cid:132) Valet mode When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not operate. In valet mode, the remote transmit- ter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the Wagon) and panic activation. To enter the valet mode, open the driver’s door and
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” button depressed for more than two keep the “ seconds. The security indicator light will continue to flash twice per second indicating that the system is in the valet mode. To exit valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep ” button pressed for more than two sec- the “ onds. The indicator will stop flashing. NOTE If the remote transmitter is used to lock or unlock the doors while the valet mode is selected, the turn signal lights do not flash but an electronic chirp is emitted.
(cid:132) Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically ac- complished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED. (cid:84) To enter the passive mode Since programming the passive arming mode is a complicated procedure, have it done by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
(cid:84) Arming the system 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
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3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the in- side door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after one minute. In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected.
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The indicator light provides the following indications. Flashing once: Any door, the rear gate or the trunk lid has been opened. Flashing three times: The impact sensor in the sys- tem’s unit has been activated. This may indicate that your vehicle has been shocked or tampered with by some outside force and/or unauthorized person. Flashing four times: The ignition switch has been turned on or the battery has been disconnected. NOTE The battery must be reconnected before the indi- cator light will flash. To exit this mode, close the door and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
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In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4
above or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk.(cid:84) Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the “ on the transmitter. (cid:86) Tripped sensor identification (all models ex-
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If an electronic chirp sounds four times and the turn signal lights flash four times when you disarm the sys- tem, this indicates that the alarm was triggered. The number of times the indicator light flashes indicates what sensor caused the alarm condition. To enter identification mode: 1. Open the driver’s door and leave it open. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position twice. (“LOCK” → “ON” → “LOCK” → “ON” → “LOCK”) 3. The indicator light will start flashing.
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Child safety locks
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1) Lock 2) Unlock Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled. When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside.
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Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out.
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Windows (cid:132) Power windows
To avoid serious personal injury caused by en- trapment, you must do the following. (cid:121) When operating the power windows, be ex- tremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the window. (cid:121) Always lock the passengers’ windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. (cid:121) Before leaving the vehicle, always 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 operating the power window.
The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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(cid:84) Driver’s side switches
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1) Lock switch 2) For driver’s window (with one-touch auto down fea-
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3) For front passenger’s window 4) For rear left window 5) For rear right window All door windows can be controlled by the power win- dow switch cluster at the driver side door.
(cid:86) Operating the driver’s window
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1) Open 2) Automatically open 3) Close To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows the window to be opened fully without hold- ing the switch. Push the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window half- way, pull the switch up lightly.
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To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held. (cid:86) Operating the passengers’ windows
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To open the passengers’ windows, push the appropri- ate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired position.
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(cid:86) Locking the passengers’ windows
cluster, located on the driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated with the passengers’ switches.
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1) Lock 2) Unlock To lock the passengers’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed. (cid:84) Passengers’ side switches To open the window, push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. When the lock switch on the power window switch
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Trunk lid (Sedan)
(cid:132) To open and close the trunk lid from
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(cid:121) To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid closed while driving. (cid:121) Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehi- cle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries in- cluding brain damage, particularly for small children.
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To open the trunk lid from outside, insert the key and turn it clockwise. To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages.
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(cid:132) To open the trunk lid from inside
(cid:132) To cancel the trunk lid release
1) Open Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.
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The inside trunk lid release can be cancelled to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk. To cancel the trunk lid release, set the lid release cancel lever (located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch) to the “CANCEL” position. When this lock is in the “CANCEL” position, the trunk can be opened only with the key.
(cid:132) Internal trunk lid release handle The internal trunk lid release handle is a device de- signed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the
trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The han- dle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
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To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the yellow handle downward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid. The handle is made of material that remains lumines- cent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short time.
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Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release handle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a child is in- side the trunk and the child opens the lid using the release handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously injured.
(cid:121) Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The handle may be damaged. (cid:121) Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the trunk. Such use may result in damage of the handle. (cid:121) Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike the release handle. If the cargo hits the handle while the vehicle is being driven, the handle may be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traffic safety haz- ard.
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(cid:84) Inspection Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release handle for correct operation. 1. Open the trunk lid.
This places the latch in the locked position.
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2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock as- sembly fully to the end until you hear a click.
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3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is re- leased. If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU dealer. In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid. Also, if the movements of the release handle feel re- stricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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Rear gate (Wagon)
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The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either the keyless entry system or the power door locking switches. Refer to the “Power door locking switches” and “Re- mote keyless entry system” sections in this chapter. To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up. Then, hold the rear gate and raise it as high as it will go.
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To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down on the recessed grip.
(cid:121) To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving. (cid:121) Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space. There is a danger
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of your hand being caught and injured.
Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
NOTE If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a dis- charged battery, a fault in the door locking/unlock- ing system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release le- ver. For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked” in chapter 9 “In case of emergency”.
Moonroof (if equipped) The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions. The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
(cid:132) Tilt function
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Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of the “Tilt” switch to lower the moonroof. Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered completely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moon- roof.
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1) Tilt up 2) Lower The tilting function will only operate when the moon- roof is fully closed.
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To avoid serious personal injury caused by en- trapment, you must do the following: (cid:121) Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof. (cid:121) Before leaving the vehicle, always 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 operating the moonroof.
(cid:121) Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof. (cid:121) Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.
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Push the “Open/Close” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will be also opened together with the moonroof. Push the “Open/Close” switch forward to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop halfway if you con- tinue to press on the switch. Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof completely. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre- vent water drops from falling into the passenger com- partment. NOTE If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case of emer- gency”.
(cid:121) Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is in- volved in an accident.
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The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.
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Ignition switch .............................................. LOCK .................................................................. ACC .................................................................... ON ....................................................................... START ................................................................ Key reminder chime .......................................... Ignition switch light .......................................... Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ........ Hazard warning flasher ................................ Meters and gauges (WRX-STi) .................... Combination meter illumination ...................... Cancelling sequential illumination of the combination meter ......................................... Speedometer ..................................................... Odometer/Trip meter ........................................ Tachometer ........................................................ Fuel gauge ......................................................... Temperature gauge ........................................... Outside temperature indicator ......................... (WRX-STi) .................................................. Setting the alarm-level engine speed .............. Deactivating the REV alarm system ................ Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STi) ........ Speedometer ..................................................... Odometer/Trip meter ........................................ Tachometer ........................................................ Fuel gauge ......................................................... Temperature gauge ........................................... Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) .. Warning and indicator lights .......................
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Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... SRS airbag system warning light .................... CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ........................... Charge warning light ........................................ Oil pressure warning light ............................... AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ............................................. Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STi) ........................................................ ABS warning light ............................................. Brake system warning light ............................. Door open warning light .................................. All-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles – if equipped) ............ Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STi) ........................................................ Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... Turn signal indicator lights .............................. High beam indicator light.................................. Cruise control indicator light ........................... Cruise control set indicator light .................... Driver’s control center differential auto indicator light (WRX-STi) ............................... Driver’s control center differential indicator lights (WRX-STi) ............................. Headlight indicator light (WRX-STi) ................ REV indicator light (WRX-STi) .........................
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High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... Headlight flasher .............................................. Daytime running light system (except U.S.-spec. WRX-STi) ......................... Turn signal lever ........................................... Illumination brightness control ................... Illumination brightness control (WRX-STi) .................................................. Headlight beam leveler (U.S.-spec. WRX-STi) ................................ Parking light switch ..................................... Fog light button (if equipped) ..................... Wiper and washer ......................................... Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... Rear window wiper and washer switch – Wagon .......................................................... Rear window defogger button ..................... Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STi) .................................................. Mirrors ........................................................... Inside mirror ...................................................... Outside mirrors ................................................. Tilt steering wheel ........................................ Horn ...............................................................
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Ignition switch
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The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
(cid:132) LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi- tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key.
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The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the selector lever is in the “P” position. (cid:84) Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in while turning it.
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(cid:121) Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed be- cause that will lock the steering wheel, prevent- ing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than
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usual to steer. (cid:121) Before leaving the vehicle, always 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. They could operate the power windows, the sunroof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
(cid:132) ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ciga- rette lighter, etc.) can be used.
(cid:132) ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.
(cid:132) 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.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running.
(cid:84) For vehicle with immobilizer If you fail to start your engine with your registered key, once pull out the key (at this time, the security indicator light blinks), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the “START” position to start your engine again. NOTE The engine may not start in the following cases:
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(cid:121) The key grip is touching another key or a metal- lic key holder.
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(cid:121) The key is near another key that contains an im- mobilizer transponder.
(cid:132) Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime stops when the key is removed from the ig- nition switch.
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ignition switch light comes on when driver’s door is opened. The light remains on for 10 seconds and goes out after driver’s door is closed or if the key is turned to the “ON” position.
(cid:132) Key interlock release (AT vehicles
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If the key can not be turned to the “LOCK” position even when the selector lever is in the “P” position: 1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag.
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3. Turn the ignition key while pressing the key inter- lock release lever. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer im- mediately to have the key interlock system repaired.
2. Remove the cover under the steering column using a Phillips screwdriver.
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Hazard warning flasher
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The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other driv- ers when you have to park your vehicle under emer- gency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the haz- ard 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.
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Meters and gauges (WRX-STi) (cid:132) Combination meter illumination When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the various parts of the combination meter are illumi- nated in the following sequence: 1. Meter needles and gauge needles light up. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position, and REV indicator flashes. 4. Dials and indicators in meters and gauges light up. 5. “STi” mark lights up. 6. Regular illumination (for driving) begins.
(cid:132) Cancelling sequential illumination of
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With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, it is pos- sible to cancel sequential illumination of the combina- tion meter. Press the trip knob while turning the REV setting knob clockwise or counterclockwise. The buzzer will sound briefly, and the outside temperature indicator will show “ON” or “– –”. ON : sequential illumination
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– – : sequential illumination cancelled The setting toggles between “ON” and “– –” each time the trip knob is pressed. Return the REV setting knob to its original position to complete the setting process. The buzzer will sound briefly. A few seconds later, the outside temperature indicator will return to showing the outside tempera- ture. NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumi- nation is actually taking place. Cancel sequential illumination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun.
(cid:132) Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
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(cid:132) Odometer/Trip meter
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1) Trip meter 2) Odometer This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” position. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is possible switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 sec- onds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off. (cid:84) Odometer The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. (cid:84) Double trip meter
B trip meter
A trip meter 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.
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1) A trip meter 2) B trip meter The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the function alter- nately.
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 combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi- cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.
(cid:132) Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.
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fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrevving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
contains fuel. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. NOTE
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1) 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” po- sition, the fuel gauge shows “E” even if the fuel tank
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You will see the “ meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat- ed on the right side of the vehicle. (cid:84) Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [About 2.3 US gal (9.0 liters, 1.9 Imp gal)].
It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).
Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes on. If the engine mis- fired as a result of an empty tank, resulting cat- alytic converter damage could cause damage to the turbocharger.
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(cid:132) Temperature gauge
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1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper- ature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.
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50°C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: (cid:121) When there is too much sun. (cid:121) During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately follow- ing a shutdown. (cid:121) When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.
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If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi- ble. See the “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.
(cid:132) Outside temperature indicator
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A) U.S.-spec. models B) Canada-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from –22 to 122°F (–30 to
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REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX- STi)
speed enters the tachometer’s red zone.
(cid:132) Setting the alarm-level engine speed
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The REV alarm system issues a warning using the REV indicator light (and a buzzer if additionally select- ed) when the engine speed reaches a level previously set using the REV setting knob. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the outside temperature indicator will show the engine speed that has already been set. NOTE Even if the REV alarm system is not set, the REV indicator light will come on whenever the engine
1. Turn the REV setting knob clockwise or counter- clockwise, then release it and let it return to its initial position. The buzzer will sound. The REV alarm sys- tem is now ready to be set. 2. Turn the REV setting knob to select the desired alarm-level engine speed. At this time, the outside temperature indicator will show the engine-speed setting.
(cid:121) Counterclockwise (–) for less than 0.5 second: Speed setting changes downward by 100 rpm.
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(cid:121) Clockwise (+) for less than 0.5 second: Speed setting changes upward by 100 rpm. (cid:121) Counterclockwise (–) for 0.5 second or longer: Speed setting changes downward by 1,000 rpm. (cid:121) Clockwise (+) for 0.5 second or longer: Speed setting changes upward by 1,000 rpm. The speed setting will stop changing if it reaches 0
rpm or the maximum engine speed.The alarm-level engine speed can be set (in 100 rpm steps) within a range from 2,000 to 7,500 rpm. The indicator shows the setting as follows: Speed (rpm)
Indication
00
2,000 2,100
20
21
∼
∼
7,400 7,500
74
75
Approximately three seconds after you stop turning the knob, the REV alarm system will automatically en- ter its next setting mode (step 3 below), in which you can activate or deactivate the buzzer. 3. Activate or deactivate the buzzer as desired using the REV setting knob.
(cid:121) Turn the knob clockwise (+) to activate the buzz- er. The indicator will show “ON”, and the buzzer will sound three times. With the buzzer activated, en-
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gine-speed warnings are given by both the REV in- dicator light and the buzzer. (cid:121) Turn the knob counterclockwise (–) to deactivate the buzzer. The indicator will show “– –”, and the buzzer will not sound. With the buzzer deactivated, engine-speed warnings are given only by the REV indicator light.
Approximately three seconds after you stop turning the knob, the buzzer will sound once to indicate the end of the setting procedure. The indicator will return to showing the outside temperature. Also, the tachometer needle will return to approxi- mately “0”. NOTE (cid:121) The REV alarm system does not operate while settings are being entered. (cid:121) The speed-setting mode terminates if 0 rpm is selected. (cid:121) The speed-setting mode is canceled if the igni- tion switch is turned to OFF or the vehicle starts moving before the setting procedure is finished. (cid:121) Speed setting is impossible when the vehicle is moving. (cid:121) The set engine speed may differ from the engine speed shown by the tachometer. Use the engine speed shown by the tachometer as a rough guide.
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(cid:132) Deactivating the REV alarm system To deactivate the REV alarm system’s REV indicator light and buzzer functions, set the alarm-level engine speed to 0 (zero) rpm.
Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STi) (cid:132) Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
(cid:132) Odometer/Trip meter
UG3026BB
1) Trip meter 2) Odometer This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” position.
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(cid:84) Odometer The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. (cid:84) Double trip meter
B trip meter
A trip meter 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.
UG3027AB
1) A trip meter 2) B trip meter The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the function alter- nately.
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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 combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi- cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.
(cid:132) Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.
Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range,
fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrevving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. NOTE
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(cid:132) Fuel gauge
UG3501BB
1) Low fuel warning light The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to “E” even though the ig- nition switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
HS3023AA
” sign near the
You will see the “FUEL DOOR fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat- ed on the right side of the vehicle. (cid:84) Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [about 2.3 US gal (9.0 liters, 1.9 Imp gal]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).
(cid:132) Temperature gauge
(Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes on. If the engine mis- fired as a result of an empty tank, resulting cat- alytic converter damage could cause damage to the turbocharger.
UG3502BB
1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper- ature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.
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If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi- ble. See “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.
(cid:132) Outside temperature indicator (if
equipped)
A) U.S.-spec. models B) Canada-spec. models
UG3029AB
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The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from –22 to 122°F (–30 to 50°C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: (cid:121) When there is too much sun. (cid:121) During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately follow- ing a shutdown. (cid:121) When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.
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Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indica- tor lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light All-wheel drive warning light (AT vehicles) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.
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(cid:132) Seatbelt warning light and chime When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light will come on and the remind- er chime will sound for about six seconds to remind the driver to fasten the seatbelt. The seatbelt warning light will turn off when the driv- er’s side seatbelt is buckled. The seatbelt reminder chime will turn off when the driver’s side seatbelt is buckled or it will turn off auto- matically after six seconds.
(cid:132) SRS airbag system warning
light
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for about six seconds and go out. This shows the SRS air- bag and SRS side airbag (if equipped) and seatbelt pretensioners are in normal operation.
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system
checked. Unless checked and properly re- paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of inju- ry. (cid:121) Flashing or flicking of the indicator light (cid:121) No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” posi- tion (cid:121) Continuous illumination of the warning light (cid:121) Illumination of the warning light while driving
(cid:132) CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator lamp
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or po- tential problem somewhere in the emission control system. (cid:84) If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control sys- tem malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer immediately. NOTE This light also comes on 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 indica- tor lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill- er 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 EN- GINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer im- mediately. (cid:84) If the light is blinking: If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire – CONTINUED – 3-21
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condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should do the following:
(cid:121) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:121) Avoid hard acceleration. (cid:121) Avoid steep uphill grades. (cid:121) Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. (cid:121) Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible.
The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and come on steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
(cid:132) Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is in good condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU deal- er immediately.
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(cid:132) Oil pressure warning light If this light comes on 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 comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil lev- el 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.
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious en- gine damage.
(cid:132) AT OIL TEMPerature warning
light (for AT vehicles)
The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after about two seconds. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem- perature is too hot.
If the light comes on while driving, it is unnecessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic. (cid:84) Automatic transmission control system warn-
ing
If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indi- cate that the automatic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.
(cid:132) Rear differential oil temperature
warning light (WRX-STi)
Reduce vehicle speed and park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible if the R.DIFF TEMP light comes on. Continued driving with this light on can damage the rear differential and other parts of the powertrain.
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the rear differential oil temperature is too hot. At this time, the driver’s control center differential will
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automatically cancel the current torque-distribution ra- tio setting and adopts its minimum ratio. If the light comes on while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Park the vehicle for several minutes. After the light goes out, you can start driving. If the light does not go out, contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for service. NOTE (cid:121) If the tire pressures are not correct and/or the tires are not all the same size and brand, the rear differential will be heavily loaded when the vehicle is driven, resulting in an abnormally high oil tem- perature. (cid:121) The rear differential oil will deteriorate if its tem- perature increases enough for the rear differential oil temperature warning light to come on. It is ad- visable to have the rear differential oil replaced as soon as possible.
(U.S.) (cid:132) ABS warning light (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after about two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.
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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 continues to operate normally. (cid:121) The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. (cid:121) The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). (cid:121) The warning light comes on during driving. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.
low, the ABS system may be considered normal. (cid:121) The warning light comes on right after the en- gine is started but goes out immediately, remain- ing off. (cid:121) The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12 km/h). (cid:121) The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery volt- age and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. (U.S.) (Canada)
(cid:132) Brake system warning light
With a vehicle equipped with an EBD system, the ABS warning light comes on 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”. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described be-
(cid:121) Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys- tem may not be working properly. If the light re- mains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. (cid:121) If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest
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SUBARU dealer for repair.
This light has the following three functions: (cid:84) Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It goes out when the parking brake is fully released. (cid:84) Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid res- ervoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released. If the brake system warning light should come on 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. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the near- est safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the flu- id level is below the “MIN” mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair. (cid:84) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) sys-
tem warning (for vehicles with ABS)
The brake system warning light also illuminates if a
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malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it comes on together with the ABS warning light. 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 conventional 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 vehicle’s motion may there- fore become somewhat 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, then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system in- spected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu- minated 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 inspect- ed.
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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 dif- fering diameters and whether any of the tires has an excessively low inflation pressure.
(cid:132) Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STi)
This light comes on when the water level in the inter- cooler water spray tank falls to the lower limit (about 0.4 US qt, 0.4 liter, 0.4 Imp qt).
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6. If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
(cid:132) Door open warning light The door open warning light comes on if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed. Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive.
(cid:132) All-wheel drive warning light
(for AWD AT vehicles – if equipped)
The all-wheel drive warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after about two seconds. This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen- gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes (Non-turbo vehicles). 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.
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(cid:132) Selector lever position indicator (AT
vehicles)
UG3030AA
This indicator shows the position of the selector lever.
(cid:132) Turn signal 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 the “Replacing bulbs” section in chapter 11.
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(cid:132) High beam indicator light This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated.
(cid:132) Cruise control indicator light The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after about three seconds. This light comes on when the “CRUISE” main switch is pressed. If it flashes during driving, deactivate the cruise control system and contact your SUBARU dealer for an in- spection. Refer to “Cruise control” in Chapter 7 for the deactivation procedure of the cruise control system.
(cid:132) Cruise control set indicator light The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after about three seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.
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the front and rear wheels) of the center differential. The bottom indicator light “ ” flashes in the event of failure of the driver’s control center differential. For de- tails, refer to Chapter 7, “Driver’s Control Center Dif- ferential (DCCD) (WRX-STi)”.
(cid:132) Headlight indicator light (WRX-
STi)
This light comes on when the headlight switch is placed in the “
” position.
” or “
(cid:132) REV indicator light (WRX-STi) This light comes on when the engine speed reaches a level set by the user and when the tachometer needle enters the red zone.
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(cid:132) Driver’s control center differen-
tial auto indicator light (WRX-STi)
This light functions while the ignition switch is ON. When on, it indicates that the driver’s control center differential is set to AUTO mode. It goes off when the driver’s control center differential’s manual mode switch is pressed. For details, refer to Chapter 7, “Driv- er’s Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STi)”.
(cid:132) Driver’s control center differential indi-
cator lights (WRX-STi)
These indicator lights show the current differential-ac- tion limiting factor (torque-distribution ratio between
UG3031AA
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Clock
attention to the road could result.
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UG3506BB
1) “S” button 2) “H” button 3) “M” button To set the hour, press the “H” button. To set the min- utes, press the “M” button. To reset the minutes the “00” with a radio time signal, push the “S” button.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time while driving, as an accident from inadequate
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Light control switch The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
(cid:132) Headlights
To prevent battery discharge resulting from ac- cidentally leaving your lights on when your ve- hicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion. In any other position, the vehicle’s lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a roadside at night, use the hazard warning flasher to alert the other drivers.
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HS3026BA
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.
first position
Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights and license plate light are on.
second position
Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumina- tion, tail lights, and license plate light are on.
(cid:132) High/low beam change (dimmer)
(cid:132) Headlight flasher
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HS3026CA
HS3026DA
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 in- strument panel 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 stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the “OFF” posi- tion. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the instrument panel also comes on.
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more than just a few seconds.
Turn signal lever
(cid:132) Daytime running light system (except
U.S.-spec. WRX-STi)
The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, un- der the following conditions: (cid:121) The parking brake is fully released. (cid:121) The light switch is in the “OFF” or “ ” position. (cid:121) The automatic transmission selector lever is set at other than the “P” position.
The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are not turned on by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “ ” position when it is dark outside.
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HS3027BB
1) Right turn 2) Left turn 3) Lane change for right 4) Lane change for left To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal le- ver up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return af- ter 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 auto- matically to the neutral position when you release it.
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Illumination brightness control
HS3028BA
When the headlight switch is in the “ ” position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward.
” or “
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Illumination brightness control (WRX-STi)
Headlight beam leveler (U.S.-spec. WRX-STi)
UG3032AA
UG3511AA
” or “
” position.
The brightness of the combination meter can be ad- justed in five steps with the headlight switch either the OFF position or the “ When the control dial is turned upward or downward, the instrument panel’s illumination brightness is indi- cated by the trip meter. The brightness is shown in five steps from “ ” (brightest). If the control dial is not turned for three seconds, the trip meter returns to its original trip meter indication.
” (dimmest) to “
The WRX-STi version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on the low beam setting. The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halo- gen headlights. Therefore a driver of an oncoming ve- hicle may experience too much glare when your head- light beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle carrying heavy load. The headlight beam leveler can be used to adjust beam height to avoid such a condition. The higher the number the knob is turned to, the lower
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the beam becomes.
Parking light switch
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UG3043BA
The parking light switch operates regardless of the ig- nition switch position. By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on. – Parking lights – Tail lights – License plate lights To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.
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Fog light button (if equipped)
Wiper and washer
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.
(cid:121) Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten seconds, or when the washer flu- id tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. (cid:121) Do not operate the wipers when the wind- shield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield washer. (cid:121) In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. At-
UG3512BA
The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam. Push the fog light button to turn the fog lights on. Press the button again to turn them off. The indicator light located on the button will illuminate when the fog lights are on.
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tempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blade is frozen to the window glass, be sure to oper- ate the defroster, windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before turn- ing on the wiper. (cid:121) If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some other obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation. (cid:121) Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See the “Windshield washer fluid” section in chapter 11.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing temperatures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. (cid:121) Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of the wiper
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blades.
NOTE (cid:121) The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. (cid:121) Clean your wiper blades and window glass peri- odically with a washer solution to prevent streak- ing, and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window. (cid:121) Grease, wax, insects or other material on the windshield or the wiper blade results in jerky wip- er operation and streaking on the glass. If you can- not remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water. The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with wa- ter. (cid:121) If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the “Replacement of wiper
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blades” section (chapter 11) for replacement in- structions.
(cid:132) Windshield wiper and washer switches (cid:84) Windshield wipers
sition. (cid:84) Wiper intermittent time control
HS3031BB
1) OFF 2) : Intermittent 3) LO: Low speed 4) HI: High speed To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” po-
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HS3032BA
” position, turn
When the wiper switch is in the “ the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest. Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your desired interval.
(cid:84) Mist (for a single wipe)
(cid:84) Washer
Instruments and controls
HS3033BA
HS3033CA
For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.
To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button. The wipers oper- ate while you push the button.
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(cid:132) Rear window wiper and washer switch
– Wagon
ating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control le- ver counterclockwise to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever clockwise to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob.
UG3514BB
1) Rear wiper 2) Washer (cid:84) Rear wiper The rear wiper offers intermittent operation only. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever to the “ON” position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the “OFF” position. (cid:84) Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is oper-
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Rear window defogger button The rear window defogger operates only when the ig- nition switch is in the “ON” position. The rear window defogger button is located on the cli- mate control panel. The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart
