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Do any of the following operations:
Press any button on the remote trans-
Cycle the ignition switch
from the LOCK to ON position three times within 5 seconds.
Arming the system To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if so equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle.
mitter.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are locked. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the Wagon).
: Press to Arm the system. : Press to Disarm the system.
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Security indicator light button (for less 6. Briefly press the than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on the Wagon) will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once, and the indicator lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the indica- tor lights will then flash slowly (twice ap- proximately every two seconds), indicat- ing that the system has been armed for surveillance. If any of the doors, (rear gate or 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) are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will
automatically arm and doors will automat- ically lock.
To arm the system using power door locking switches
1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close the doors (and the rear gate on the Wagon) but leave only the drivers door or the front passengers door open.
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 indicator lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi- mately every two seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveil- lance. NOTEThe system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system.
The 30-second standby time can be eliminated if you prefer. Have it per- formed by your SUBARU dealer.
The system is in the standby mode for a 30-second period after locking the doors with the remote transmitter. The security indicator light will flash at short intervals during this period.
If any of the following actions is done during the standby period, the system will not switch to the surveillance state. Doors are unlocked using the re-
mote transmitter.
Any door (including the rear gate of a Wagon or the trunk of a Sedan) is opened.
Ignition switch is turned to the
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ON position. The engine does not start even when the ignition switch is turned to the START position once the alarm sys- tem has been triggered.
Disarming the system
Briefly press the button (for less than two seconds) on the remote transmit- ter. The drivers door will unlock, an elec- tronic chirp will sound twice, the turn sig- nal lights will flash twice and the indicator light will go off. NOTE (Models with immobiliz- er) If your vehicle is equipped with an im- mobilizer, the immobilizers function will cause the security indicator light to flash (approximately once every three seconds) even after the system is dis- armed. NOTE The system can be disarmed by the fol- lowing method, too.
Cycle the ignition switch from the LOCK to the ON position three times within 5 seconds. Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
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transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, bro- ken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter. 1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door. 2. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the LOCK to the ON position three times within 5 seconds.
Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the alarm system does not operate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate (Wagon) and panic activation. To enter the valet mode, change the set- ting of your vehicles alarm system for de- activation mode. (Refer to Activating and deactivating the alarm system in this sec- tion.) The security indicator light will con- tinue to flash once every three seconds in- dicating that the system is in the valet mode (only vehicle with an immobilizer). To exit valet mode, change the setting of your vehicles alarm system for activation mode. (Refer to Activating and deactivat- ing the alarm system in this section.) NOTE If your vehicle is not equipped with an
immobilizer, the security indicator light does not flash during the valet mode.
Passive arming
When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED.
To enter the passive mode
If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer.
Arming the system
In passive mode, the system will au- tomatically 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 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.
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1) ON 2) LOCK 2. Turn the ignition switch from ON to LOCK position and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle.
Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Al- so, the number of flashes indicates the lo- cation of unauthorized intrusion or the se- verity of impact on the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the indicator light will light for 1 second and then flash as follows:
When a door or rear gate (Wagon) or the trunk (Sedan) was opened: 5 times When the ignition switch was turned to the ON position: 3 times When a strong impact or multiple im- pacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) When a light impact was sensed: once (only vehicles with shock sensors (deal- er option))
NOTE Any of the above indicator light flash- ings will recur each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Rearming the alarm system cancels the flashing.
Shock sensors (dealer op- tion)
The shock sensors trigger the alarm sys- tem when they sense impacts applied to
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the vehicle and when any of their electric wires is cut. The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the turn signal lights to flash for a short time when the sensed im- pact is weak, but it warns of a strong im- pact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 seconds. If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation. NOTE
The shock sensors are not always able to sense impacts caused by breaking in, and cannot sense an im- pact that does not cause vibration (such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer).
The shock sensors may sense vibra- tion like those shown in the following and trigger the alarm system. Select the settings of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately depend- ing on where you usually park your ve- hicle. Example:
Vibration from construction site Vibration in multistory car park Vibration from trains You can have the sensitivity of the shock sensors adjusted to your prefer- ence by your SUBARU dealer.
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4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will auto- matically 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- ing switch is used to lock the vehicle, arm- ing will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected.Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the
button on the transmitter.
2-18 Keys and doors Child safety locks
Windows
Power windows
Drivers side switches
To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must do the following.
When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful to pre- vent anyones fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the window. Always lock the passengers win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. 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 win- dow.
The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
LOCK
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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.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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1) Lock switch 2) For drivers window (with one-touch auto
down feature)
3) For front passengers window 4) For rear left window 5) For rear right window All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster at the driver side door.
Operating the drivers window
held.
Locking the passengers windows
Operating the passengers windows
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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 holding the switch. Push the switch down until it clicks and re- lease it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up lightly. To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is
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To open the passengers windows, push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired posi- tion. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired po- sition.200821
1) Lock 2) Unlock To lock the passengers windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the LOCK position, the passengers win- dows cannot be opened or closed. Press the switch again to cancel the pas- sengers window locking.
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 win-
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dow switch cluster, located on the drivers side door, is in the LOCK position, the passengers windows cannot be operated with the passengers switches.
Trunk lid (Sedan)
To open and close the trunk lid from outside
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, al- ways keep the trunk lid closed while driving. Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehicle, 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 temper- ature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related inju- ries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, 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.To open the trunk lid from in- side
To cancel the trunk lid re- lease
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adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.
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The inside trunk lid release can be can- celled to 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 posi- tion, the trunk can be opened only with the key.Internal trunk lid release han- dle
The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or
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To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the yellow handle downward as indi- cated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid. The handle is made of material that re- mains luminescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is ex- posed to ambient light even for a short time. CONTINUED
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Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release han- dle. 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.
Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The handle may be damaged. 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 han- dle. Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike the release handle. If the cargo hits the handle while the ve- hicle 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 hazard.
Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release handle for cor- rect operation. 1. Open the trunk lid.
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SUBARU dealer. In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid. Also, if the movement of the release han- dle feels restricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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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 Remote keyless entry system sec- tions 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.200413
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.To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, al- ways keep the rear gate closed while driving. 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 of your hand be- ing caught and injured.
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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. Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when open- ing or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.
NOTE If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a discharged battery, a fault in the door locking/unlocking system or oth- er causes, you can unlock it by manu- ally operating the rear gate lock release lever. 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 ig- nition switch is in the ON position.
Tilt function
Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered com- pletely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof.
Sliding function
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1) Tilt up 2) Tilt down The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed. Push the rear side of the Tilt switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of the Tilt switch to lower the moonroof.
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1) Open 2) Close Push the Open/Close switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moon- roof. Push the Open/Close switch forward to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop halfway if you continue to press on the switch. Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof com- pletely.
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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.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to open- ing the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compart- ment. NOTE If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manu- ally using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to Moonroof if the moonroof cannot be closed section in chapter 9 In case of emergency.
Never let anyones 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 involved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must do the following. the moonroof, Before closing make sure that no ones hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moon- roof.
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.
Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof. Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut. Sun shades
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3-6Ignition 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 .............................. REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX-STI) ....... Setting the alarm-level engine speed ................... Deactivating the REV alarm system ......................
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3-13Speedometer ........................................................... Odometer/Trip meter .............................................. Tachometer ............................................................. Fuel gauge ............................................................... Temperature gauge ................................................ Outside temperature indicator ..............................
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3-15Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... SRS airbag system warning light .......................... Front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators .............................................................. CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ....................................................... Charge warning light .............................................. Oil pressure warning light ..................................... AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (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 (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 .......................... Drivers control center differential auto indicator light (WRX-STI) ..................................................... Drivers control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX-STI) .................................... Headlight indicator light (WRX-STI) ...................... REV indicator light (WRX-STI) ...............................
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Headlights ............................................................... High/low beam change (dimmer) .......................... Headlight flasher .................................................... Daytime running light system ...............................
Clock .................................................................... 3-22
Light control switch ........................................... 3-22
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Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-25
Headlight beam leveler(U.S.-spec. WRX-STI) ...................................... 3-25
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-25
Front fog light button (if equipped) .................. 3-26
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Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) .............. 3-30
Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI) ....... 3-31
Mirrors ................................................................. 3-32
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Horn ..................................................................... 3-35Inside mirror ........................................................... Outside mirrors .......................................................
Ignition switch
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Manual transmission vehicles
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The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.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 turning the key is difficult, turn the steer- ing 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 key is pushed in while turning it.
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The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the selector lever is in the P position.Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, prevent- ing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.
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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. Children could operate the power windows, the sunroof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
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 battery to go dead. If the ignition switch will not move from the LOCK position to the ACC po- sition, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ig- nition switch.
If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, cen- trifugal force may act on it as the vehi- cle moves, resulting in unwanted turn- ing of the ignition switch. Also, if a large keyholder is attached to the key, your knees or hands may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ignition
switch. ACC
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, cigarette lighter, 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.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position while the engine is running.
For vehicle with immobilizer
If your registered key fails to start the en- gine, pull out the key once (the security in- dicator 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.
NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases:
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The key grip is touching another keyor a metallic key holder.
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dealer immediately to have the key inter- lock system repaired.
The key is near another key that con-
tains an immobilizer transponder.
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the drivers door opens and the key is in the LOCK or ACC positions. The chime stops when 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 comes on when drivers door is opened. The light re- mains on for 10 seconds and goes out af- ter drivers door is closed or if the key is turned to the ON position.
Key interlock release (AT ve- hicles only)
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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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 with the ignition switch in any position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the in- strument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.Meters and gauges (WRX- STI)
Combination meter illumina- tion
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated 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 indica- tor flashes. 4. Dials and indicators in meters and gauges light up. 5. STI mark lights up. 6. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.
Cancelling sequential illumi- nation of the combination meter
With the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion, it is possible to cancel sequential illu- mination of the combination meter. Press the trip knob while turning the REV setting knob clockwise or counterclock-
wise. The buzzer will sound briefly, and the outside temperature indicator will show ON or . ON : sequential illumination : 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 sec- onds later, the outside temperature indica- tor will return to showing the outside tem- perature. NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumination is actual- ly taking place. Cancel sequential illu- mination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun. Speedometer
The speedometer shows speed.
the vehicle
Odometer/Trip meter
that the vehicle has been driven.
Double 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 pos- sible switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odome- ter/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumina- tion of the odometer/trip meter, the odom- eter/trip meter will go off.
Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
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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 func- tion alternately.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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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 combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.
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 overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
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Fuel gauge
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 position, the fuel gauge shows E even if the fuel tank contains fuel. The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank.
Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a re- sult of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. Temperature gauge
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sign in the fuelYou will see the gauge meter. 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 comes on when the tank is nearly empty [Approximately 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 replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).
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1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance 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. En- gine 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.
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the ve- hicle as soon as possible. See the In case of emergency in chapter 9.
Outside temperature indica- tor
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1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from 22 to 122
The indicator can give a false reading un- der any of the following conditions:F (30 to 50
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.
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The REV alarm system issues a warning using the REV indicator light (and a buzz- er if additionally selected) when the en- gine 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 out- side 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 speed enters the tachometers red zone. CONTINUED
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Setting the alarm-level en- gine speed
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1. Turn the REV setting knob clockwise or counterclockwise, then release it and let it return to its initial position. The buzzer will sound. The REV alarm system 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 indi- cator will show the engine-speed setting. Counterclockwise () for less than 0.5
second: Speed setting changes down- ward by 100 rpm.Clockwise (+) for less than 0.5 sec- ond: Speed setting changes upward by 100 rpm.
Counterclockwise () for 0.5 second
or longer: Speed setting changes down- ward by 1,000 rpm.
Clockwise (+) for 0.5 second or long- er: 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
2,000
2,100
7,400
7,500
00
20
21
74
75
Approximately three seconds after you stop turning the knob, the REV alarm sys- tem will automatically enter its next setting mode (step 3 below), in which you can ac- tivate or deactivate the buzzer.
3. Activate or deactivate the buzzer as desired using the REV setting knob.
Turn the knob clockwise (+) to acti- vate the buzzer. The indicator will show ON, and the buzzer will sound three times. With the buzzer activated, en- gine-speed warnings are given by both the REV indicator light and the buzzer. Turn the knob counterclockwise () to deactivate the buzzer. The indicator will show , and the buzzer will not sound. With the buzzer deactivated, en- gine-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 set- ting procedure. The indicator will return to showing the outside temperature. Also, the tachometer needle will return to approximately 0. NOTE
The REV alarm system does not op- erate while settings are being entered. The speed-setting mode terminates
if 0 rpm is selected.
The speed-setting mode is canceled if the ignition switch is turned to OFF or the vehicle starts moving before the setting procedure is finished.
Speed setting is impossible when
the vehicle is moving.
The set engine speed may differ from the engine speed shown by the ta- chometer. Use the engine speed shown by the tachometer as a rough guide.
Deactivating the REV alarm system
To deactivate the REV alarm systems REV indicator light and buzzer functions, set the alarm-level engine speed to 0 (ze- ro) rpm.
Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI)
Speedometer
The speedometer shows speed.
the vehicle
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.
Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.
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Double trip meter
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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 func- tion alternately.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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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 combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.
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 overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
Fuel gauge
NOTE
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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 ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank.
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You will see the FUEL DOOR sign near the fuel 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 comes on when the tank is nearly empty [approximately 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 replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).
and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. En- gine 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.
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the ve- hicle as soon as possible. See In case of emergency in chap- ter 9.
(Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a re- sult of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. Temperature gauge
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1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance with the outside temperature
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Outside temperature indica- tor
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1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from 22 to 122
F (30 to 50
The indicator can give a false reading un- der 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.
3-14 Instruments and controls 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 check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the igni- tion switch to the ON position. The fol- lowing lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light Front passengers frontal airbag ON in- dicator light Front passengers frontal airbag OFF indicator light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- function indicator 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 vehi- cles) Cruise control equipped) Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)
indicator
light
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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.
Seatbelt warning light and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the drivers seat, as re- quired by current safety standards. There is a seatbelt warning light in the combina- tion meter. If the driver has not yet fastened the seat- belt when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the seatbelt warning light will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seatbelt is unfastened. If the drivers seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the drivers seatbelt is still not fastened 6 seconds later, the warning light will re- main lit for 15 seconds. If the drivers seat- belt is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ig- nition switch), the warning lights will alter- nate between flashing and steady illumi- nation at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warning lights and sounding of the
chime will continue until the driver fastens the seatbelt. NOTE
If the driver unfastens the seatbelt af- ter fastening, the seatbelt warning de- vice operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.
At speeds lower than approximate-
ly 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate be- tween flashing and steady illumina- tion at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound.
At speeds higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate be- tween flashing and steady illumina- tion at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing. It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch by unfastening and refastening the drivers seatbelt. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, howev- er, the complete sequence of the warn- ing operation resumes. For further de- tails about canceling the warning oper- ation, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
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 approxi- mately six seconds and go out. This shows the SRS airbag and SRS side air- bag (if equipped) and seatbelt pretension- ers are in normal operation.
Continuous illumination of the warning light Illumination of the warning light while driving Front passengers frontal air- bag ON and OFF indicators
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle 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 indi- cator light No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position
ON or
OFF or
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: Front passengers frontal airbag ON indicator : Front passengers frontal airbag OFF indicatorThe front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the center portion of the dash- board.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag determined by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitor- ing. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passengers frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. With the ignition switch turned to the ON position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tors remain lit or extinguished simulta- neously even after the system check peri- od, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an in- spection.
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CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction in- dicator lamp
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble. 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 vehicles warranty. If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential prob- lem somewhere in the emission control system.
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 system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately.
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 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 take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your au- thorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
If the light is blinking:
If the light is blinking while driving, an en- gine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- sion control system, you should do the fol- lowing.
Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard acceleration. Avoid steep uphill grades. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-
Stop towing a trailer as soon as pos-
ble.
sible.
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.
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 con- dition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediate- ly.
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 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.
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious engine damage. AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehi- cles)
The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approximately two seconds. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot. If the light comes on while driving, it is un- necessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic.
Automatic transmission control system warning
If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic trans- mission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer for service immediately.
Rear differential oil tem- perature 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 dif- ferential and other parts of the pow- ertrain. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the rear differ- ential oil temperature is too hot. At this time, the drivers control center dif- ferential will automatically cancel the cur- rent torque-distribution ratio 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.
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NOTE
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 temperature.
temperature
The rear differential oil will deterio- rate increases enough for the rear differential oil tem- perature warning light to come on. It is advisable to have the rear differential oil replaced as soon as possible.
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ABS warning light
(U.S.) (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi- tion and goes out after approximately two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.
If the warning light behaves as fol- lows, 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.
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The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. 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). The warning light comes on 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 sys- tem, the ABS warning light comes on to- gether with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. For fur- ther details of the EBD system fault warn- ing, refer to Brake system warning light. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as de- scribed in the following, the ABS sys- tem may be considered normal.
The warning light comes on right af- ter the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off.
The warning light remains on after
the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h).
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 voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out.
Brake system warning light
(U.S.) (Canada)
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 properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
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This light has the following three func- tions:
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 park- ing brake is fully released.
Brake fluid level warning
This light comes on 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 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 nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reser- voir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the ve- hicle towed to the nearest SUBARU deal- er for repair.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning (vehicles with ABS)
The brake system warning light also illu-
minates if a 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 conven- tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are ap- plied harder than usual and the vehicles motion may therefore 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 near- est SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on 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 in- spected. 6. If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. In- stead, have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair.
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.
All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AWD AT vehi- cles if equipped)
The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approxi- mately two seconds. This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for mainte- nance or similar purposes (Non-turbo ve- hicles). It flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in
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any of the tires.
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 ex- cessively low inflation pressure. Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI)
This light comes on when the water level in the intercooler water spray tank falls to the lower limit (approximately 0.4 US qt, 0.4 liter, 0.4 Imp qt).
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after approximately three seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.
Drivers control center differential auto indica- tor light (WRX-STI)
This light functions while the ignition switch is ON. When on, it indicates that the drivers control center differential is set to AUTO mode. It goes off when the driv- ers control center differentials manual mode switch is pressed. For details, refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Dif- ferential (DCCD) (WRX-STI).
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Selector lever position indi- cator (AT vehicles)
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. Cruise control indica- tor light
The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approxi- mately three seconds. This light comes on when the CRUISE main switch is pressed. If you move the cruise control lever or press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch ON, the cruise control function is deactivated and the CRUISE indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the ACC or LOCK posi- tion, and then turn it again to the ON po- sition.
Cruise control set indi- cator light
The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out
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This indicator shows the position of the selector lever.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.
Drivers control center differ- ential indicator and warning lights (WRX-STI) Indicator lights
Warning light
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speed reaches a level set by driver and when the tachometer needle enters the red zone.
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When illuminated, one of these indiator lights indicates the initial limited slip differ- ential (LSD) torque currently selected for the center differential.700379
The bottom indicator light flashes in the event of failure of the drivers control center differential. Have the vehicle in- spected by your SUBARU dealer. For de- tails, refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI).Headlight indicator light (WRX-STI)
This light comes on when the headlight switch is placed in the position.
or
REV indicator light (WRX- STI)
This light comes on when the engine
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Light control switch
Headlights
The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
To prevent battery discharge result- ing from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. In any other posi- tion, the vehicles lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a road- side at night, use the hazard warn- ing flasher to alert the other drivers.
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To set the hour, press the H button. To set the minutes, press the M button. To reset the minutes the 00 with a radio time signal, push the SET button.To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time while driving, as an ac-
