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NOTE Do not trunk when you leave your vehicle.
leave your valuables in the
& To open the trunk lid from
inside
Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.
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2-24 Keys and doors
& To lock and unlock the trunk
lid release lever
inside the trunk. In the event children or 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.
When you entrust your vehicle key to another person, you can lock the trunk lid release lever to prevent luggage in the trunk from being stolen. To lock the trunk lid release lever, insert the master key or submaster key into the key cylinder at the rear of the release lever and turn it counterclockwise. Then, entrust the per- son with the valet key only. To unlock the trunk lid release lever, turn the key clock- wise.
& Internal trunk lid release
handle
The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, pull the yellow handle upward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid.
that The handle is made of material remains luminescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short time.
WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release handle. If the driver starts the vehi- cle without knowing that a child is inside the trunk and the child opens the lid using the release handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously injured.
CAUTION
. Do not close the lid while grip- ping 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 handle.
. 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 pulled up and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traffic safety hazard.
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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, the release handle feels restricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.
the movement of
if
! Inspection Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release handle for correct operation. 1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock assembly to the end until you hear a click.
This places the latch in the locked posi- tion.
3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is released.
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Rear gate (5-door)
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems. . Power door locking switch: Refer to “Power door locking switches” F2-6. . Remote keyless entry system: Refer to “Remote keyless entry system” F2-7.
To open: First unlock the rear gate lock then push the rear gate opener button.
To close: Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip.
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always 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 being caught and injured.
CAUTION
. 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 car- go.
NOTE If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a discharged vehicle battery, a malfunction in the door locking/unlock- ing system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked” F9-16.
Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
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 involved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always obey the following instructions without exception.
. Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operat- ing the moonroof.
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. Never try to check the anti-en- trapment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.
CAUTION
. 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.
. The anti-entrapment
function does not operate when the moon- roof is being tilted down. Be sure to confirm that it is safe to do so before tilting the moonroof down.
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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& Moonroof switches
! Tilting moonroof
NOTE One-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is lowered. Push the switch continuously to raise and lower the moonroof.
! Sliding moonroof
1) Raise 2) Lower
The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed.
Push the rear side of switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of switch to lower the moonroof.
the “UP/DOWN”
the “UP/DOWN”
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.
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. To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the “OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment.
! Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses a substantial enough object trapped between its glass and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back to the fully open position and stops there. The anti-entrap- ment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.
CAUTION
Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.
NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recom- mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened.
& Sun shade
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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 ............................................. Hazard warning flasher....................................... Meters and gauges.............................................. Combination meter illumination ........................... Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle
movement upon turning on the ignition switch...............................................................
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3-3
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-5
3-5
3-53-6
Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (except
3-6
STI)................................................................... 3-7
Speedometer....................................................... 3-7
Odometer/Trip meter............................................ 3-9
Tachometer ......................................................... Fuel gauge.......................................................... 3-9
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-10
REV indicator light and buzzer (STI)................. 3-10
Setting the alarm-level engine speed................... 3-11
Deactivating the REV alarm system..................... 3-12
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-14
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFFindicators......................................................... 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light................................................... 3-15
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Charge warning light.......................................... Oil pressure warning light .................................. Rear differential oil temperature warning light
3-16
3-16(STI) ................................................................
3-16
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec.
models) ........................................................... ABS warning light.............................................. Brake system warning light................................ Low fuel warning light ....................................... Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (STI) .......................................... Door open warning light .................................... Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle
3-16
3-18
3-19
3-203-20
3-20Dynamics Control operation indicator light .......
3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/
Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI).......... Security indicator light ....................................... SI-DRIVE indicator light (STI).............................. Shift-up indicator light (STI) ............................... Turn signal indicator lights................................. High beam indicator light ................................... Cruise control indicator light.............................. Cruise control set indicator light ........................ Front fog light indicator light (if equipped).......... Headlight indicator light ..................................... Driver’s control center differential auto indicator light (STI) ........................................................
Driver’s control center differential indicator and
warning lights (STI).......................................... REV indicator light (STI)..................................... Clock ..................................................................
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3-23
3-23
3-23
3-24
3-24
3-24
3-24
3-24
3-243-24
3-25
3-25
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Information display ............................................ 3-26
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-27
Current fuel consumption (if equipped) ............... 3-28
Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-28
Turn off display of fuel consumptionindicator .......................................................... 3-28
Light control switch ........................................... 3-29
Headlights.......................................................... 3-29
High/low beam change (dimmer) ......................... 3-30
Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-30
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-30
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-31
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-31
Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ................ 3-32Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. Wiper and washer.............................................. Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. Rear window wiper and washer switch –
5-door ............................................................. Mirrors ................................................................ Inside mirror...................................................... Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink®
(if equipped) .................................................... Outside mirrors ................................................. Defogger and deicer .......................................... Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... Horn ....................................................................
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3-34
3-363-37
3-38
3-38
3-383-39
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3-46
3-48
3-49Ignition switch
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the moon- roof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it banged against your knees or hands while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” posi-
if
tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- tion, thereby stopping the engine. Also, the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch.
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battery to go dead. . If the ignition switch will not move from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” position, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch.
& LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key.
turning the key is difficult,
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, Acc, ON and START.
NOTE . Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when the engine is not running. . Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “Acc” position can cause the
The key can be turned from “Acc” to “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in while turning it.
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NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases:
contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another transmitter.
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& Acc In this position the electrical accessories (audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.
& ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.
& START The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON” position.
CAUTION
. The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running.
If your registered key fails to start the engine, pull out the key once (the security indicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the “START” position and again try to start the engine.
& Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
the following
The chime stops under conditions. . when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position . when the key is removed from the ignition switch . when the driver’s door is closed
& Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illumi- nates when the driver’s door is opened or when the driver’s door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several tens of seconds and then gradually turns off under the following conditions. . when the driver’s door is closed . when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter
. The key is near another key that
The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions. . when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position . when all doors and the rear gate (5- door) are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter
Hazard warning flasher
Meters and gauges
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NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses.
& Combination meter illumina-
tion
the various parts of
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles and gauge needles illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Meter and gauge dials, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.
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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 regard- less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again.
NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.
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& Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. Press the trip knob to show “ on the odometer and trip meter display.
” or “
”
The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.
. It is not possible to cancel the initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Cancel the setting when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
& Meter/Gauge needle illumi- nation setting (except STI)
When the setting is activated or deacti- vated, the meter needles and gauge needles illuminate and turn off as follows.
Activated: When the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the needles illuminate and turn off after approximately 20 seconds. The illumination of the needles gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position. Deactivated: The needles do not illuminate when the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. The illumination of the needles turns off im- mediately after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position.
*1: STI only *2: ” or
“
”, and “
“ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
” or
“
*3: Except STI
To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
: Activated : Deactivated
NOTE . Your vehicle’s initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles ” at the has been set for activation “ time of shipment from the factory.
if
NOTE . Even during the illumination after the driver’s door is opened, the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter will illuminate as usual. . If the doors are locked by the remote keyless entry system during the illumi- nation after the driver’s door is opened, the illumination will be turned off. . Even while the illumination gradu- ally turns off after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter illumi- nate as usual.
To change the setting: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
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2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or ” on the odometer and trip meter “ display. The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.
& Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
& Odometer/Trip meter
*: “
” or “
”, and “
” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
” or “
3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
: Activated : Deactivated
NOTE The initial illumination setting of the meter/gauge needles of your vehicle has been set for activation “ ” at the time of shipment from the factory.
1)
Trip knob
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 is possible to switch the indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn off.
light up.
It
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The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.
! Odometer
! Double trip meter
*1: STI only *2: ” or
“
”, and “
“ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
” or
“
*3: Except STI
The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.
The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2
seconds.CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.
NOTE If the connection between the combina- tion meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost.
& Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. This may cause severe da- mage to the engine.
& Fuel gauge
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seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will turn off.
NOTE
1)
Low fuel warning light (Refer to “Low fuel warning light” F3-20.)
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains fuel.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge will light up and indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10
” sign in the fuel
You will see the “ gauge meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.
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& Temperature gauge
CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Refer to “Engine overheating” F9- 12.
REV indicator light and buz- zer (STI)
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 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.
that was previously set,
The REV alarm system has the following functions. . When the engine speed reaches the level the REV indicator light illuminates to inform you. At this time, a buzzer also sounds if the buzzer setting is activated. . Whenever the engine speed enters the red zone of the REV indicator light flashes.
the tachometer,
If you press the trip knob, the odometer/ trip meter 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 flash when- ever the engine speed enters the red zone of the tachometer.
& Setting the alarm-level en-
gine speed
The alarm-level engine speed can be set (in 100 rpm steps) within the range from 2,000 rpm to 7,000 rpm as follows.
1. Push the trip knob to select “REV” on the combination meter.
2. When the trip knob is pushed for more than 2 seconds, the thousands place flashes. 3. Release your finger from the trip knob once, then push and hold the trip knob
again. The number will change sequen- tially from 2 to 7. Release your finger at the desired alarm-level engine speed.
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the
4. When the trip knob is pushed, hundreds place flashes. 5. Release your from trip knob finger once, then push and hold the trip knob again. The number will change sequen- tially from 0 to 9. Release your finger at the desired alarm-level engine speed. 6. When the trip knob is pushed, the buzzer sounds and the REV alarm system will automatically enter its new setting mode (step 7 below), in which you can activate or deactivate the buzzer.
7. Every time that the trip knob is pushed and held, the buzzer changes to activate or deactivate. b – on: Activated b – off: Deactivated When the mode is changed to “activate”, the buzzer sounds. 8. Push the trip knob to complete the setting procedure.
NOTE . The REV alarm system does not operate while settings are being en- tered. . The speed-setting mode terminates if “--00” rpm is selected. . The speed-setting mode is canceled if the ignition switch is turned from ON
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to OFF, OFF to ON, or the vehicle starts moving before the setting procedure is finished. . Setting the speed is impossible when the vehicle is moving. . 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. . If the setting operation is performed with the engine switch turned off, the REV indicator light turns off and the setting operation is aborted when you have stopped the setting operation for approximately 10 seconds. . If the setting operation is performed with the engine switch turned off, the REV indicator light turns off and the setting operation is aborted when you open and close the driver’s door.
& Deactivating the REV alarm
system
To deactivate the REV indicator light and buzzer functions of the REV alarm system, set the thousands place of the alarm-level engine speed to “–”.
Warning and indicator lights
: Charge warning light
Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then turn off when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. For the system check, the following lights illuminate and turn off after several sec- onds or after the engine has started:
: Seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light only when the driver seatbelt.)
turns off fastens the
: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
light (The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: Rear differential oil temperature warn-
ing light (STI)
: Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.- spec. models)
: ABS warning light
: Brake system warning light
: Low fuel warning light
: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start
assist OFF indicator light (STI)
: Door open warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- tion indicator light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica- tor light/Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)
ON /
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: Cruise control indicator light
: Cruise control set indicator light
: Shift-up indicator light (STI)
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
: REV indicator light (STI)
function indicator light
: Driver’s control center differential
indicator and warning lights (STI)
If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.
& Seatbelt warning light
and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat, as required by current safety standards. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat- belts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime.
Front passenger’s warning light
! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. the dri- ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously.
to warn that
If
NOTE . If the driver’s and/or front passen- ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.
– At speeds lower than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
Driver’s warning light
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The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between steady illumination and flashing at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. – At speeds higher than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing.
. It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch. When the ignition switch is turned ON next the complete sequence of the warning operation resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
time, however,
there is no passenger on the front If passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger’s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger’s seat. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the device
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to fail. . Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback. . Do not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to “Front seats” F1-2.
If the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat does not function cor- rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger’s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passen- ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and its child occupant, although we strongly recommend that all children sit in the rear seat properly restrained. . Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sition and seatback of front passenger’s
seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth.
If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger’s seat does not function cor- rectly after taking relevant corrective ac- tions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- tion.
& SRS airbag system
warning light
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury.
. Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
. No illumination of
the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position
. Continuous illumination of
the
warning light
. Illumination of the warning light
while driving
& Front passenger’s frontal
airbag ON and OFF indica- tors
ON /
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF
indicator
The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the center portion of the dash-
board. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- vanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain off. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will remain off while the OFF indicator will illuminate. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tors remain illuminated or off simulta- neously even after the system check the system is malfunctioning. period, Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi- ately for an inspection.
& CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction in- dicator light
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi- nates while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Continued vehicle opera- tion without having the emission control system checked and re- paired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
If this light illuminates steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission con- trol system.
! If the light illuminates steadily If the light illuminates steadily while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately.
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NOTE This light also illuminates when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.
If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator light illuminating 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 take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
turn off,
the light
! If the light is blinking If is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been de- tected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- sion control system, you should do the following. . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard acceleration. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi- ble.
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The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and illuminate steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
il lumi nated, contact y our nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. For details about checking the engine oil level or adding the engine oil, refer to “Engine oil” F11-8.
& Charge warning light
CAUTION
If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the the first safe opportunity and engine at check the alternator belt. is the belt loose, broken or if is in good condition but the light remains illuminated, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
If the belt
& Oil pressure warning
light
If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light illumi- nated. This may cause serious en- gine damage.
& Rear differential oil
temperature warning light (STI)
CAUTION
If the R.DIFF TEMP warning light illuminates, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible. Con- tinuing to drive with this light illumi- nated may damage the rear differ- ential and other parts of the power- train.
If this light illuminates when the engine is running, the rear differential oil temperature is too hot. At
the driver’s control center
it may indicate that
this time,
differential will automatically cancel the current torque-distribution ratio setting and adopt its minimum ratio.
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location. Park the vehicle for several minutes. After the light turns off, you can start driving. If the light does not turn off, contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
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. . The rear differential oil will deterio- rate if its temperature increases en- ough for the rear differential oil tem- perature warning light to illuminate. It is advisable to have the rear differential oil replaced as soon as possible.
& Low tire pressure
warning light (U.S.-spec. models)
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the low tire pressure warn- ing light will illuminate for approximately 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will turn off. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufac- turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- sure label, you should determine the proper those tires.)
tire inflation pressure for
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under- inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that substitute for proper
the TPMS is not a tire maintenance,
is the driver’s responsibility to and it maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of re- placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Should the warning light illuminate stea- dily after blinking for approximately one minute, have the system inspected by
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your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
this light does not
If illuminate briefly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute, you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
If this light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradu- ally reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur.
this light still
If illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pres- sure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres-
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sure warning light will illuminate steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting.
If the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approximately one min- ute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.
CAUTION
The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked peri- odically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure mon- itoring system will not re-check tire inflation pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32
km/h). After adjusting the tire pres- sures, increase the vehicle speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS re-checking of the tire infla- tion pressures. If the tire pressures are now above the severe low pressure threshold, the low tirepressure warning light should turn off a few minutes later. Therefore, be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires.
& ABS warning light
CAUTION
. If any of the following conditions occur, we recommend that you have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.
– The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
– The warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not turn off even when the vehicle speed ex- ceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h).
– The warning light illuminates
during driving.
. When the warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the ABS function shuts down. However, the conventional
brake system continues to oper- ate normally.
With a vehicle equipped with an EBD system, the ABS warning light illuminates together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system malfunctions. For the EBD system mal- further details of function warning, to “Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning” F3-19.
refer
NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described in the following conditions, the ABS system may be considered normal. . The warning light illuminates right after the engine is started but turns off immediately, remaining off. . The warning light remains illumi- nated after the engine has been started, but it turns off when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12
km/h). . The warning light illuminates during driving, but it turns off immediately and remains off.When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may illumi- nate. This is due to the low battery voltage
and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will turn off.
& Brake system warning light
! Brake fluid level warning This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.
WARNING
. Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains illuminated, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating prop- erly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for re- pair.
This light has the following functions.
! Parking brake warning The light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the “MIN” mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
this occurs,
If
! Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning
The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it illuminates together with the ABS warning light. 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. the rear wheels will be more However,
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prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehi- cle’s motion may therefore become some- what harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps. 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, apply the parking brake and then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights turn off, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights illuminate again and remain illuminated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. If the brake fluid level is not below the 5. “MIN” mark, the EBD system may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 6. is below the “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
the brake fluid level
If
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& Low fuel warning light
system, the light will illuminate.
& Vehicle Dynamics
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty (approxi- mately 2.6 US gal [10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal]). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immedi- ately.
WARNING
When the Hill start assist warning light illuminates, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
! Hill start assist OFF indicator light
(STI)
Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.
While the Hill start assist system is deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF indicator light illuminates continuously to inform the driver that the Hill start assist system is not operational.
& Door open warning
light
The door open warning light illuminates if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed.
Always make sure this light is not illumi- nated before you start to drive.
NOTE This light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).
& Hill start assist warning
light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (STI)
! Hill start assist warning light While the engine is running, if there are any malfunctions in the Hill start assist
Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol operation indicator light
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- tem provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes inoperative, causing the warning light to illuminate. Although both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving in this condition, but drive carefully and have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble.
NOTE . If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself mal- functions, only this particular warning light illuminates. Under these circum- stances, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) remains fully operational. . The warning light illuminates when the electronic control system of the ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunctions.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. . The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. . The warning light illuminates while the vehicle is running.
NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described in the following examples, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be considered to be operating normally. . The warning light illuminates right after the engine is started but turns off immediately and remains off. . The warning light illuminates after
the engine has started and turns off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven. . The warning light illuminates during driving, but turns off immediately and remains off.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
The indicator light flashes during activa- tion of the skid suppression function and during activation of the traction control function.
NOTE . The light may remain illuminated for a short period of time after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should turn off as soon as the engine has warmed up. . The indicator light illuminates when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under the follow- ing condition. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not turn off even after the engine has warmed up for several
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minutes after it was started.
& Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator light/Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)
This light has the function of indicating the following conditions. . The Vehicle Dynamics Control system has been deactivated (all models). . Only the Traction control system has been deactivated (STI).
The light illuminates under the following conditions. . The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is not operating (all models). . Only the Traction Control system is not operating (STI).
STI: This light illuminates in yellow for approxi- mately 1 second when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. After that, the light changes to green and remains illuminated in green for 1 second, and then turns off. the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally.
indicates that
It
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The indicator light shows the activated/deactivated conditions as follows.
Activated/deactivated status for each function
Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamics
Control system
ABS
Turn off
Activated
Activated
Activated
Indicator light
Deactivated
Activated
Activated
(Illuminates in
green)*
(Illuminates in
yellow)
Deactivated
Deactivated
Activated
*: STI only For details about the Traction Control and Vehicle Dynamics Control system, refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control system” F7-28.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-
dicator light (yellow)
. This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed (except STI). . This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch is pressed for more than 2 seconds (STI). . The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated.
NOTE . The light may remain illuminated for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should turn off as soon as the engine has warmed up. . The indicator light illuminates when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under the follow- ing conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. . The light does not turn off even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after started.
the engine has
! Traction Control OFF indicator light
(green – STI)
The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch is pressed briefly to select the traction mode. For details, refer to “Traction mode” F7-30.
& Security indicator light
pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may not be func- tioning properly. this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
If
In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g., an imitation key), the security indicator light illuminates.
NOTE . For the flashing pattern when arm- ing the alarm system, refer to “Arming the system” F2-16. . Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally.
The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing (approximately once every 3 seconds) approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position or immediately after the key is
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& SI-DRIVE indicator light (STI)
Intelligent (I) mode
1) 2) Sport (S) mode 3) Sport Sharp (S#) mode
This light indicates the current SI-DRIVE mode. For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to “SI- DRIVE (STI)” F7-22.
& Shift-up indicator light
