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locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected. ! Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the (cid:147) on the transmitter.

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! Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Also, the number of flash- es indicates the location of unauthorized intrusion or the severity of impact on the vehicle. " When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) posi- tion, the indicator light will light for 1 second and then flash as follows:

When a door or rear gate (Station wagon) was opened: 5 times When the trunk (Sedan) was opened: 4 times When a strong impact or multiple impacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) When a light impact was sensed: once (only vehi- cles with shock sensors (dealer option))

! Shock sensors (dealer option) The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to 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 impact is weak, but it warns of a strong impact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 seconds.

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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 impact that does not cause vibration (such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer). " The shock sensors may sense vibration like those shown below and trigger the alarm system. Select the settings of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately depending on where you usually park your vehicle. Example:

Vibration from construction site Vibration in multistory car park Vibration from trains

" You can have the sensitivity of the shock sen- sors adjusted to your preference by your SUBARU dealer.

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Child safety locks

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.

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.

Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled.

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Windows ! Power windows

To avoid serious personal injury caused by en- trapment, you must do the following. " When operating the power windows, be ex- tremely careful to prevent anyone(cid:146)s fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the window. " Always lock the passengers(cid:146) windows 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 window.

The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

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! Driver(cid:146)s side switches

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A) Lock switch B) For driver(cid:146)s window C) For front passenger(cid:146)s window D) For rear left passenger(cid:146)s window E) For rear right passenger(cid:146)s window

All door windows can be controlled by the power win- dow switch cluster at the driver side door.

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" Operating the driver(cid:146)s window

A) Open B) Automatically open

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To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held.

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To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows the window to be opened fully without hold- ing the switch. Push the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window half- way, pull the switch up lightly.

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To open the passengers(cid:146) windows, push the appropri- ate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

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To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired position.

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" Locking the passengers(cid:146) windows

! Passengers(cid:146) side switches

To lock the passengers(cid:146) windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the passengers(cid:146) windows cannot be opened or closed.

Front passenger(cid:146)s window switch A) Open B) Close

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To open the window, push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

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Rear passengers(cid:146) window switches A) Open B) Close

To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster, located on the driver(cid:146)s side door, is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the passengers(cid:146) windows cannot be operated with the passengers(cid:146) switches.

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Trunk lid (Sedan)

" To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid closed while driving. " Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehi- cle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage, particularly for small children.

! To open and close the trunk lid from

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The trunk lid can be opened using the remote keyless entry system. Refer to (cid:147)Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)(cid:148) section in this chapter. To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages.

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NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the trunk when you leave your vehicle.

! To open the trunk lid from inside

! To lock and unlock the trunk lid re-

lease lever

Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.

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When you entrust your vehicle key to another person, you can lock the trunk lid release lever to prevent lug- gage in the trunk from being stolen. To lock the trunk lid release lever, insert the master key or sub key into the key cylinder at the rear of the release lever and turn it counterclockwise. To unlock the trunk lid re- lease lever, turn the key clockwise.

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! Internal trunk lid release handle The internal trunk lid release handle is a device de- signed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The han- dle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.

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To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the yellow handle downward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid. The handle is made of material that remains lumines- cent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short time.

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Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release handle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a child is in- side the trunk and the child opens the lid using the release handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously injured.

" 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 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 pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traffic safety haz- ard.

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! Inspection Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release handle for correct operation. 1. Open the trunk lid.

This places the latch in the locked position.

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2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock as- sembly fully to the end until you hear a click.

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3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is re- leased. If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU dealer. In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid. Also, if the movement of the release handle feel re- stricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Rear gate (Station wagon)

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The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either the keyless entry system or the power door locking switch. Refer to the (cid:147)Power door locking switches(cid:148) and (cid:147)Re- mote keyless entry system (if equipped)(cid:148) sections in this chapter. To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up.

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To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip.

" To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en- tering 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

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of your hand being caught and injured.

" Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cello- phane 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 opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.

NOTE Should the rear gate be unable to be unlocked due to discharged battery, a fault in the door locking/ unlocking system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the procedure, refer to (cid:147)Rear gate (cid:150) if the rear gate cannot be unlocked(cid:148) in chapter 9.

Moonroof (if equipped)

" Never let anyone(cid:146)s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. He/she could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is in- volved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by en- trapment, you must do the following: " Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one(cid:146)s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof. " 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. " Never try to check the anti-entrapment func- tion by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.

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" 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 oper- ate when the moonroof is being tilted down. Be sure to confirm that it is safe to do so before tilt- ing the moonroof down.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions. The moonroofs operate only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

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! Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) ! Tilt function

raised or has been lowered completely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moon- roof. ! Sliding function

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A) Tilt up B) Tilt down

The tilting function will only operate when the moon- roof is fully closed. Push the rear side of the (cid:147)Tilt(cid:148) switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of the (cid:147)Tilt(cid:148) switch to lower the moonroof. Release the switch after the moonroof has been

UB2202CB

A) Open B) Close

Push the (cid:147)Open/Close(cid:148) switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will be also opened together with the moonroof. Push the (cid:147)Open/Close(cid:148) switch forward to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop halfway if you con- tinue to press on the switch. Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof completely.

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To stop the moonroof at a selected mid-way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the (cid:147)OPEN(cid:148) or (cid:147)CLOSE(cid:148) side. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre- vent water drops from falling into the passenger com- partment. ! Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped be- tween its glass and the vehicle(cid:146)s roof during closure, it automatically moves back to either of the following po- sitions according to the point at which it senses the ob- ject: " When the moonroof senses the object at a point be- tween the halfway stop position and fully closed posi- tion, it moves back to the halfway stop position and stops there. " When the moonroof senses the object at a point be- tween the halfway stop position and fully open posi- tion, it moves back to the fully open position and stops there. The anti-entrapment function may also be activated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped.

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NOTE " For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. " One-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is tilted up and down. Push the switch continuously to tilt the moonroof up and down. " If the moonroof cannot be closed through the switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to (cid:147)Moonroof (cid:150) if the moon- roof cannot be closed(cid:148) in Chapter 9. ! Sun shades

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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.

! Moonroof (Station wagon) The front moonroof has a tilting function and the rear moonroof has a sliding function. Both moonroofs operate only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. ! Tilting moonroof

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To tilt up the front moonroof, open the sun shade and pull the switch to the (cid:147)OPEN(cid:148) side. To tilt down the front moonroof, push the switch to the (cid:147)CLOSE(cid:148) side, then quickly release it. If you wish to stop the tilting-down motion of the front moonroof part- way, either pull the switch to the (cid:147)OPEN(cid:148) side or push it to the (cid:147)CLOSE(cid:148) side. ! Sliding moonroof

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A) Open B) Close

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To fully open the rear moonroof, tilt up the front moon- roof then pull the switch to the (cid:147)OPEN(cid:148) side and quick- ly release it. The rear moonroof will stop at a position

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approximately 6.7 in (17 cm) from its fully closed posi- tion. After confirming safety, pull the switch to the (cid:147)OPEN(cid:148) side again and quickly release it. The rear moonroof will open to its fully open position. To stop the rear moonroof at some selected mid-way point while it is moving toward its fully open position, momentarily push the switch to the (cid:147)CLOSE(cid:148) or (cid:147)OPEN(cid:148) side. To fully close the rear moonroof, push the switch to the (cid:147)CLOSE(cid:148) side then quickly release it. The rear moonroof will stop at a position approximate- ly 5.9 in (15 cm) before its fully closed position. After confirming safety, pull the switch to the (cid:147)CLOSE(cid:148) side again and quickly release it. The rear moonroof will ful- ly close. The front moonroof can then be fully closed. ! Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped be- tween its glass and during closure, it automatically moves back by 5.9 in (15 cm) from that point and then stops. The anti-entrapment function may also be acti- vated by a strong shock on the moonroof even when there is nothing trapped. NOTE " For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. " Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause

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an annoying sound to generate at high speeds. If such a condition has been encountered, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 6.7 in (17
cm). " If the moonroof cannot be closed through switch operation because of system failure, it can be closed manually using a hex-head wrench. For the procedure, refer to (cid:147)Moonroof (cid:150) if the moon- roof cannot be closed(cid:148) in Chapter 9. ! Sun shades

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Ignition switch .............................................. LOCK .................................................................. ACC .................................................................... ON ....................................................................... START ................................................................ Key reminder chime .......................................... Ignition switch light .......................................... Hazard warning flasher ................................ Meters and gauges (Turbo models) ............ Combination meter illumination ...................... Canceling the function for meter/gauge

needle movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch ................................................ Speedometer ..................................................... Odometer ........................................................... Double trip meter .............................................. Tachometer ........................................................ Fuel gauge ......................................................... Temperature gauge ........................................... Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) ..... Combination meter illumination ...................... Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch ................................................ Speedometer ..................................................... Odometer ........................................................... Double trip meter .............................................. Tachometer ........................................................ Fuel gauge ......................................................... Temperature gauge ...........................................

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Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... SRS airbag system warning light .................... Front passenger(cid:146)s 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) ................................................... Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) .................................................... ABS warning light ............................................. Brake system warning light ............................. Low fuel warning light ...................................... Door open warning light .................................. All-wheel drive warning light (AT vehicles) .... Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) ........................................... Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) ........................... Security indicator light ..................................... SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) ..... Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) ............. Turn signal indicator lights .............................. High beam indicator light ................................. Cruise control indicator light ........................... Cruise control set indicator light ....................

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Headlight indicator light .................................. Front fog light indicator light .......................... Clock ............................................................. Information display (if equipped) ................ Outside temperature indicator ........................ Current fuel consumption ................................ Average fuel consumption .............................. Driving range on remaining fuel ..................... Journey time ..................................................... Light control switch ..................................... Headlights ......................................................... High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... Headlight flasher .............................................. Daytime running light system ......................... Turn signal lever ........................................... Illumination brightness control ................... Bright switch (Night illumination dimness cancellation) .............................................. Parking light switch ..................................... Fog light switch (if equipped) ..................... Wiper and washer ......................................... Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) .............................................. Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ Rear window defogger button ..................... Mirrors ........................................................... Inside mirror ...................................................... Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ................................................... Outside mirrors .................................................

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Ignition switch

" Never turn the ignition switch to (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) while the vehicle is being driven or towed be- cause that will lock the steering wheel, prevent- ing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer. " Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remains in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. They could operate the power windows, the sunroof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.

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NOTE " Keep the ignition switch in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position when the engine is not running. " Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) or (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) position can cause the battery to go dead. If the ignition switch will not move from the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) position, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch. " If 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. Also, if a large key- (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 3-3

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holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig- nition switch.

! LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi- tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key. ! Automatic transmission vehicles

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The key can be turned from (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) to (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) only when the key is pushed in while turning it.

! ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ac- cessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.

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

The key can be turned from (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) to (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) only when the selector lever is in the (cid:147)P(cid:148) position.

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! START

Do not turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)START(cid:148) position while the engine is running.

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 (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. ! For vehicle with immobilizer 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 (cid:147)START(cid:148) position to start the engine again. NOTE The engine may not start in the following cases:

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" The key grip is touching another key or a metal- lic key holder.

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and gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

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" The key is near another key that contains an im- mobilizer transponder.

! Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver(cid:146)s door opens and the key is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) or (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) positions. The chime stops when the key is removed from the ig- nition switch.

! Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors is opened. The light remains on for a several seconds

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Hazard warning flasher

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The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other driv- ers when you have to park your vehicle under emer- gency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the haz- ard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

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Meters and gauges (Turbo models) ! Combination meter illumination When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the various parts of the combination meter are illumi- nated in the following sequence: 1. Meter rims, gauge rims, warning lights, and indica- tor lights light up. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles light up. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 4. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 5. Dials in meters and gauges light up. 6. Regular illumination (for driving) begins.

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! Canceling the function for meter/

gauge needle movement and combina- tion meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch

the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

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It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles and sequential illumination of the combination meter that take place when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. Turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) position. With the A trip meter indication selected, briefly press the trip knob twice. You can now establish the activated/deac- tivated setting for movement of the meter needles and gauge needles when the ignition switch is turned to

Briefly press the trip knob again. You can now estab- lish the activated/deactivated setting for sequential il- lumination of the combination meter when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two sec- onds.

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seconds, the new setting will be canceled. NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumi- nation is actually taking place. Cancel sequential illumination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun.

! Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

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! Odometer

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This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148), (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odome- ter/trip meter will go off. The odometer/trip meter will also go off if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door or turn the ignition switch to

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the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter.

A trip meter

! Double trip meter

B 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. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is possible to switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door within 10 seconds of illumi- nation of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

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

UB3524AA

This meter display two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148), (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. 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 mode indication alternately.

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NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi- cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost. ! Vehicle communication system fault indication The vehicle communication system carries various types of information (vehicle speed, running condi- tions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show (cid:147) If the trip meter shows (cid:147) (cid:148), immediately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication system inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing (cid:147) (cid:148), the trip meter indication will appear for 10 seconds.

(cid:148).

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

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Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrevving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.

! Fuel gauge

UB3211AA

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remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) or (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) po- sition, the fuel gauge shows (cid:147)E(cid:148) 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 (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the fuel gauge(cid:146)s dial, needle, and rim will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driv- er(cid:146)s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the (cid:147)E(cid:148) po- sition and the dial, needle, and rim will go off.

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UB3211BA

The rim of the fuel gauge flashes five time when the amount of remaining fuel reaches 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal). If you turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position and back to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the rim will again flash five times.

NOTE

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plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 lmp gal).

! Temperature gauge

UB3526AA

(cid:148) sign in the fuel gauge

You will see the (cid:147) meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat- ed on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [About 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re-

UB3527BB

A) Normal operating range

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper- ature when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) 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 (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 3-13

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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 vehicle as soon as possi- ble. See the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) in chapter 9.

Meters and gauges (Non-turbo mod- els) ! Combination meter illumination When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the various parts of the combination meter are illumi- nated in the following sequence: 1. Combination meter dials light up. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Regular illumination (for driving) begins.

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! Canceling the function for meter/

gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch

UB3533AA

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 (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. Turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) position. With the A trip meter indication selected, briefly press the trip knob twice. You can now establish the activated/deac- tivated setting for movement of the meter needles and gauge needles. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds.

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: Activated : Deactivated

Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indi- cation. If you turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, or open and close the driver(cid:146)s door during the setting proce- dure, the new setting will be canceled. Also, if you do not press the trip knob for a period of 10 seconds, the new setting will be canceled. NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumi- nation is actually taking place. Cancel sequential illumination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun.

! Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

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! Odometer

! Double trip meter

UB3523BA

UB3524AA

This meter displays the two trip meters when the igni- tion switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148), (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. 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 mode indication alternately.

This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148), (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odome- ter/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

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A trip meter

B 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. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is possible switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 sec- onds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

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

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NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi- cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost. ! Vehicle communication system fault indication The vehicle communication system carries various types of information (vehicle speed, running condi- tions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show (cid:147) If the trip meter shows (cid:147) (cid:148), immediately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle com- munication system inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing (cid:147) (cid:148), the trip meter indication will ap- pear for 10 seconds.

(cid:148).

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

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Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrevving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.

NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the (cid:147)P(cid:148) or (cid:147)N(cid:148) position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.

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! Fuel gauge

UB3212AA

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to (cid:147)E(cid:148) even though the ig- nition switch is in the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position. 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 (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the fuel gauge(cid:146)s dial will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remain- ing in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the

trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driv- er(cid:146)s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the (cid:147)E(cid:148) po- sition and the dial, needle, and rim will go off. NOTE

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position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3,3 lmp gal).

! Temperature gauge

UB3526AA

(cid:148) sign in the combination

You will see the (cid:147) meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat- ed on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [About 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148)

A) Normal operating range

UB3548BB

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper- ature when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.

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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.

If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi- ble. See the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) in chapter 9.

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Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The following lights come on:

: Seatbelt warning light

(The seatbelt warning light goes out only when you fasten the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction in-

dicator lamp

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles)

: ABS warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

light (if equipped)

: Door open warning light

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: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)

: Brake system warning light : AWD warning light (AT vehicles)

: Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped)

: SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles)

ON cator light

: Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indi-

OFF dicator light

: Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag OFF in-

: Low fuel warning light

: Security indicator light : Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) : Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)

If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.

! Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de- vice at the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s seat. With the ignition switch turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated below and sounding a chime.

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Driver: Instrument panel

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UB7507NA

UB1582BA

Front passenger: Between map lights ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seat- belt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver(cid:146)s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the driver(cid:146)s and/or front passenger(cid:146)s seatbelt(s) are/ is still not fastened 6 seconds later, both warning lights or the warning light for the unfastened seatbelt will re- main lit for 15 seconds. If the driver(cid:146)s and/or front pas- senger(cid:146)s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened even 15

seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition switch), the warning lights will alternate between flash- ing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warn- ing lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts. NOTE " If the driver and/or front passenger unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fastening, the seatbelt warn- ing device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.

" At speeds lower than approximately 9 mph (15
km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illu- mination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. " At approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher speeds The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illu- mination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flash- ing.

" If you unfasten and refasten driver(cid:146)s seatbelt

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three times within six seconds after turning ON the ignition switch, the warning operation that fol- lows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ig- nition switch is canceled. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete se- quence of warning operation resumes. If there is no passenger on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat, the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the de- vice 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(cid:146)s seatback, or al- low him/her to pull the seatback. " Do not use front seats with their backward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place se- curely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the (cid:147)Manual seat(cid:148) in the front seats section in Chapter 1 in this owner(cid:146)s manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

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If the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat does not function correctly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger(cid:146)s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions. " Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant. " Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. " Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger(cid:146)s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only) If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

! SRS airbag system warning

light

When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for about seven seconds and go out. This shows the SRS frontal airbag and SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioners are in normal oper- ation.

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If this light comes on while driving or remains illuminat- ed even after a period of about 7 seconds from when the ignition has been turned on, it may indicate that the SRS frontal airbag system or SRS side airbag system (if equipped) or SRS curtain airbag or seatbelt preten- sioner system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

! Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicators

PASS AIR BAG

OFF ON

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O NO N

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ON or (cid:147) indicator

(cid:148): Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON

OFF or

(cid:148): Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag

(cid:147) OFF indicator The front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON and OFF indi- cators show you the status of the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the cen- tral portion of the instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate for 6 sec- onds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators extinguish for 2
seconds. After this, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag reached by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator will illumi- nate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is deacti- vated, the passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illumi- nate. If both the ON and OFF indicators remain lit or extin- guished simultaneously, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection.

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! CHECK ENGINE warning light/

Malfunction indicator lamp

If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle(cid:146)s warranty.

If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or po- tential problem somewhere in the emission control system. ! If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control sys- tem malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer immediately.

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NOTE This light also comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indica- tor lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill- er cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK EN- GINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer im- mediately. ! If the light is blinking: If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should do the following: " Reduce vehicle speed. " Avoid hard acceleration. " Avoid steep uphill grades. " Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. " Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking

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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 condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU deal- er immediately.

! Oil pressure warning light

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

If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the

lubricating system is not working properly. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil lev- el is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

! AT OIL TEMPerature warning

light (AT vehicles)

The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after about two seconds. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem- perature is too hot. If the light comes on while driving, it is unnecessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic. ! Automatic transmission control system warn-

ing

If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indi- cate that the automatic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

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! Low tire pressure warning light (if

equipped)

When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the low tire pressure warning light will come on for about 2 seconds to check that the tire pressure moni- toring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will go out. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly un- der-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres- sure as indicated on the vehicle(cid:146)s tire information plac- ard. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-in- flation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle(cid:146)s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recom- mended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner(cid:146)s manual.

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ing, you should have your Tire Pressure Moni- toring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. If this light comes on while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur. If this light still comes on while driving after ad- justing the tire pressure, a tire may have signif- icant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, re- place it with a spare tire as soon as possible. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/ transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres- sure warning light will flash. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble for tire and sensor replacement and/or sys- tem resetting. If the light flashes, promptly con- tact a SUBARU dealer to have the system in- spected.

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The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodical- ly (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure monitoring system will not re-check tire infla- tion pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32 km/h). Be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires.

(U.S.) ! ABS warning light (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after about two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.

If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may not work properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system continues to operate normally.

" The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. " The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). " The warning light comes on during driving. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.

The ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system be- comes faulty. For further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to (cid:147)Brake system warning light(cid:148). NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described be- low, the ABS system may be considered normal. " The warning light comes on right after the en- gine is started but goes out immediately, remain- ing off. " The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12 km/h). " The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off.

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When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery volt- age and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. (U.S.) (Canada)

! Brake system warning light

" Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys- tem may not be working properly. If the light re- mains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUB- ARU dealer immediately. " If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBA- RU dealer for repair.

This light has the following two functions: ! Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. It goes out when the parking brake is fully released.

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! Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) level of the brake fluid res- ervoir with the ignition switch in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) 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 (cid:147)ON(cid:148)), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the near- est safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the flu- id level is below the (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair. ! Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) sys-

tem warning

The brake system warning light also illuminates 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 faulty if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simulta- neously during driving. Even if the EBD system fails, the conventional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicle(cid:146)s motion may there-

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fore become somewhat harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu- minated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) mark, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspect- ed. 6. If the brake fluid level is below the (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty about 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

! Door open warning light When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wag- on) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicat- ed by the corresponding part of the door warning light. Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive.

! All-wheel drive warning light

(AT vehicles)

Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a safe place then check whether all four tires are the same diameter and whether any of the tires has a puncture or has lost air pressure for some other reason.

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The all-wheel drive warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after the engine has started. ! For 5 speed automatic transmission vehicles This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif- ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires. ! For 4 speed automatic transmission vehicles This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen- gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif- ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- tion indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and goes out about 2 seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression function is activat- ed. It illuminates when only the traction control func- tion is operating. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your

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vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. " The light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. " The light does not go out even after a period of about 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control warn- ing light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dy- namics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)

This warning light has the function of indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the func- tion of indicating that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system has been deactivated. It comes on in the event of a fault in the system and is on when the system is not operating. This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after the engine has started. It indicates that the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system is in normal operation. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably in- operative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediate-

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ly. " The warning light does not come on when the igni- tion switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. " The warning light comes on while the vehicle is run- ning. " If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system itself becomes faulty, the warning light only comes on. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) remains fully operational. " The warning light comes on when the electronic control system of the ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes faulty. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Ve- hicle Dynamics Control system becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynam- ics Control system also becomes inoperative, causing the warning light to come on. Though both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as shown below, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be con-

sidered normal. " The warning light comes on right after the en- gine is started but goes out immediately, remain- ing off. " The warning light comes on after engine startup and goes off while the vehicle is subsequently be- ing driven. " The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light " It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed. " It also comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system is deactivated. NOTE " The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up. " The indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the Malfunction in- dicator light is on. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under the following condition. Have your vehicle

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checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. " The light does not go out even after the lapse of sev- eral minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the en- gine has started.

! Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the alarm sys- tem. If your vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer, it also indicates operation of the immobilizer system. ! Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the (cid:147)Alarm system(cid:148) in Chapter 2. ! Immobilizer system (if equipped) This light blinks about 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position or immediately after the key is pulled out. (Refer to the (cid:147)Door locks(cid:148) section in chapter 2.) If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your near- est SUBARU dealer immediately. In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light comes on.

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! SPORT mode indicator light (AT

vehicles)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after the engine has started. When the selector lever is moved to the man- ual gate, the SPORT mode is selected and the indica- tor light comes on. (Refer to the (cid:147)Automatic transmis- sion (cid:150) 4 speed(cid:148) or (cid:147)Automatic transmission (cid:150) 5 speed(cid:148) section in chapter 7.)

! Selector lever position indicator (AT

vehicles)

This indicator shows the position of the selector lever.

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! Gear position indicator (AT vehicles)

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When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/downshift indicator light up. (Refer to the (cid:147)Automatic transmission (cid:150) 4 speed(cid:148) or (cid:147)Automatic transmission (cid:150) 5 speed(cid:148) section in chapter 7.)

! 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 (cid:147)Replacing bulbs(cid:148)

section in chapter 11.

! 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 indicator light The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after about three seconds. This light comes on when the (cid:147)CRUISE(cid:148) main switch is pressed. If you move the cruise control lever while turning the ignition switch (cid:147)ON(cid:148), the cruise control function is de- activated and the (cid:147)CRUISE(cid:148) indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, and then turn it again to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

! Cruise control set indicator light The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after about three seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.

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! Headlight indicator light This indicator light comes on when the light switch is (cid:148) position (to turn on the parking turned to the (cid:147) lights) or to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position (to turn on the head- lights). ! Front fog light indicator light This indicator light is on while the front fog lights are on.

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Clock

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O N

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The clock shows the time while the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the (cid:147)+(cid:148) button or the (cid:147)(cid:150)(cid:148) button. The indicated time will change in one-minute increments. If you keep the button pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes will speed up.

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DISP

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O NO NO N

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The clock will also show the time if you press the (cid:147)DISP(cid:148) button while the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) position. It is possible to adjust the time setting while the time is being shown. If you do not press the (cid:147)+(cid:148) but- ton or (cid:147)(cid:150)(cid:148) button for 10 seconds while the time is being shown, the time indication will go off. Also, the time indication will go off if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door while the time is being shown.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time during driving, as an accident could result.

Information display (if equipped)

! Outside temperature indicator

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DISP

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O NO NO N

With the ignition switch in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, each suc- cessive push of the (cid:147)DISP(cid:148) button toggles the display in the following sequence:

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U.S.-spec. vehicles

Outside tempera- ture

Current fuel con- sumption

Average fuel con- sumption

Journey time

Driving range on remaining fuel

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! Road surface freeze warning indication

U.S.-spec. vehicles

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Canada-spec. vehicles

The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from (cid:150)22 to 122°F ((cid:150)30 to 50°C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: " When there is too much sun. " During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately follow- ing a shutdown. " When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.

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NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road sur- face freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving.

! Current fuel consumption

U.S.-spec. vehicles

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