2006 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual

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activated by a strong shock on the moon- roof even when there is nothing trapped. NOTE (cid:121) For the sake of safety, it is recom- mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. (cid:121) Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause an annoying sound to gen- erate at high speeds. If such a condi- tion has been encountered, use the moonroof at the initial stop position of 6.7 in (17 cm). (cid:84) Sun shades 200406 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. 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 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 ................................................ 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) .......... 3-10 3-10 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 ............................................................... 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-11 3-12 3-12 Instruments and controls Temperature gauge ................................................ 3-13 Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-14 3-14 3-16 Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... SRS airbag system warning light .......................... Front passenger’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 ................................. 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-20 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-23 3-24 3-24 3-24 3-24 3-25 3-25 Outside mirrors ....................................................... 3-41 Tilt steering wheel .............................................. 3-43 Horn ..................................................................... 3-43 Instruments and controls Cruise control set indicator light .......................... Headlight indicator light ........................................ Front fog light indicator light ................................ 3-25 3-25 3-25 Clock .................................................................... 3-25 Information display (Vehicle without Navigation System) ......................................... 3-26 3-27 Outside temperature indicator .............................. 3-28 Current fuel consumption ...................................... 3-28 Average fuel consumption .................................... 3-29 Driving range on remaining fuel ........................... Journey time ........................................................... 3-30 Light control switch ........................................... 3-31 3-31 3-31 3-32 3-32 Turn signal lever ................................................. 3-32 Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-33 Parking light switch ........................................... 3-33 Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-34 Wiper and washer ............................................... 3-34 3-35 Headlights ............................................................... High/low beam change (dimmer) .......................... Headlight flasher .................................................... Daytime running light system ............................... Windshield wiper and washer switches ............... Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) .................................................................. 3-37 Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) .............. 3-38 Rear window defogger button ........................... 3-38 Mirrors ................................................................. 3-40 3-40 3-40 Inside mirror ........................................................... Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ...... Ignition switch Instruments and controls (cid:121) Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, prevent- ing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer. (cid:121) Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children 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. Instruments and controls 3-3 your knees or hands may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ignition switch. (cid:132) LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turning the key is difficult, turn the steer- ing wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key. (cid:84) Automatic transmission vehicles 300501 The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the selector lever is in the “P” position. – CONTINUED – 300259 ignition switch NOTE in the (cid:121) Keep the “LOCK” position when the engine is not running. (cid:121) Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position can cause the battery to go dead. If the ignition switch will not move from the “LOCK” position to the “ACC” po- sition, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ig- nition switch. (cid:121) If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, cen- trifugal force may act on it as the vehi- cle moves, resulting in unwanted turn- ing of the ignition switch. Also, if a large keyholder is attached to the key, 3-4 Instruments and controls (cid:84) Manual transmission vehicles (cid:132) START Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” 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 “ON” position. If your registered key fails to start the en- gine, pull out the key once (the security in- dicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the “START” position and again try to start the engine. NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases: 300591 The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in while turning it. (cid:132) ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. (cid:132) ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. 300502 (cid:121) The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder. 300503 (cid:121) The key is near another key that con- tains an immobilizer transponder. (cid:132) Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime stops when the key is removed from the ignition switch. (cid:132) Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for a several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if the key is inserted in the igni- tion switch. Hazard warning flasher 300177 The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the in- strument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work. Instruments and controls 3-5 Meters and gauges (Turbo models) NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear po- larized glasses. (cid:132) Combination meter illumina- tion When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Meter rims, gauge rims, warning lights, and indicator 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) be- gins. – CONTINUED – 3-6 Instruments and controls (cid:132) Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds. : Activated : Deactivated 300185 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 “ON” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi- tion. With the A trip meter indication se- lected, 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 ig- nition switch is turned to the “ON” position. 300186 Briefly press the trip knob again. You can now establish the activated/deactivated setting for sequential illumination of the combination meter when ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds. the : Activated : Deactivated Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indication. If you turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, or open and close the driver’s door during the setting procedure, 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 illumination is actual- ly taking place. Cancel sequential illu- mination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun. (cid:132) Speedometer The speedometer shows speed. the vehicle (cid:132) Odometer (cid:132) Double trip meter 300261 This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” 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 “LOCK” 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 odometer/trip meter will go off. The odometer/trip meter will also go off if you open and close the driver’s door with- in 10 seconds of illumination of the odom- eter/trip meter. 300258 This meter display two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” 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. A trip meter B trip meter Instruments and controls 3-7 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 “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is pos- sible 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 il- lumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver’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. NOTE If the connection between the combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost. – CONTINUED – 3-8 Instruments and controls (cid:84) Vehicle communication system fault indication ”. The vehicle communication system car- ries various types of information (vehicle speed, running conditions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show “ If the trip meter shows “ ”, immedi- ately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication sys- tem inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing “ ”, the trip meter indication will appear for 10 sec- onds. (cid:132) Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone. (cid:132) Fuel gauge The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the fuel gauge’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 driver’s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” position and the dial, needle, and rim will go off. 300638 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. 300639 The rim of the fuel gauge flashes five times 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 Instruments and controls 3-9 The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. En- gine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided. If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the ve- hicle as soon as possible. See the “In case of emergency” in chapter 9. “LOCK” position and back to the “ON” po- sition, the rim will again flash five times. NOTE tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 lmp gal). Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a re- sult of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. (cid:132) Temperature gauge 200253 ” sign in the fuel You will see the “ gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. (cid:84) Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [Approximately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the 300592 1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. 3-10 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges (Non-tur- bo models) NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear po- larized glasses. (cid:132) Combination meter illumina- tion When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. 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) be- gins. (cid:132) Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ig- nition switch 300185 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” posi- tion. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi- tion. With the A trip meter indication se- lected, 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. : Activated : Deactivated Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indication. If you turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, or open and close the driver’s door during the setting procedure, 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 can- celed. NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumination is actual- ly taking place. Cancel sequential illu- mination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun. (cid:132) Speedometer The speedometer shows speed. the vehicle (cid:132) Odometer (cid:132) Double trip meter 300261 This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” 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 “LOCK” 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 odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver’s door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. 300258 This meter displays the two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” 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. A trip meter B trip meter Instruments and controls 3-11 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 “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is pos- sible switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odome- ter/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumina- tion of the odometer/trip meter, the odom- eter/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver’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. NOTE If the connection between the combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost. – CONTINUED – 3-12 Instruments and controls (cid:84) Vehicle communication system fault indication ”. The vehicle communication system car- ries various types of information (vehicle speed, running conditions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show “ If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediate- ly contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication sys- tem inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing “ ”, the trip meter indication will appear for 10 seconds. (cid:132) Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone. NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the “P” or “N” 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. (cid:132) Fuel gauge 300640 The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to “E” even though the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the fuel gauge’s dial 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 driver’s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” position and the dial, needle, and rim will go off. NOTE NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3,3 lmp gal). reaches near the middle of the range. En- gine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided. (cid:132) Temperature gauge Instruments and controls 3-13 If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the ve- hicle as soon as possible. See the “In case of emergency” in chapter 9. 200253 ” sign in the fuel You will see the “ gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. (cid:84) Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [Approximately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. 300593 1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge 3-14 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position. The fol- lowing lights come on: : Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light goes out only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.) : Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light goes out only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.) : SRS airbag system warning light : CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator 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) : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol 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) : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator light 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. (cid:132) 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 il- lustration and sounding a chime. : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator light : Low fuel warning light : Door open warning light : Cruise control indicator light (if has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po- sition, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seat- belt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6 sec- onds later, both warning lights or the warning light for the unfastened seatbelt will remain lit for 15 seconds. If the driver’s and/or front passenger’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 flashing 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 warning lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts. NOTE (cid:121) If the driver and/or front passenger unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fasten- ing, the seatbelt warning device oper- ates as follows according to the vehi- cle speed. (cid:121) At speeds lower than approximate- ly 9 mph (15 km/h) Instruments and controls 3-15 The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. (cid:121) 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. (cid:121) If you unfasten and refasten the driv- er’s seatbelt three times within six sec- onds after turning ON the ignition switch, the warning operation that fol- lows the 6-second warning after turn- ing ON the ignition switch is canceled. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete se- quence of warning operations re- sumes. If there is no passenger on the front pas- senger’s seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat will be deac- tivated. The front passenger’s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passen- ger’s seat. Observe the following precau- tions. Failure to do so may prevent the de- vice from functioning correctly or cause – CONTINUED – Driver’s warning light 100254 100662 Front passenger’s warning light (cid:84) Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ 3-16 Instruments and controls the device to fail. (cid:121) Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. (cid:121) Do not store a heavy load in the seat- back pocket. (cid:121) 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. (cid:121) 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 the “Manual seat” in the front seats sec- tion in chapter 1 in this owner’s manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only) 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 de- activated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions. (cid:121) Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and its child occupant. (cid:121) Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. (cid:121) Ensure that the backward-forward posi- tion and seatback of front passenger’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’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. (cid:132) SRS airbag system warning light When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for approxi- mately 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. If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS airbags may inflate in a very mi- nor collision or not inflate in a se- vere collision), which may increase the risk of injury. (cid:121) Flashing or flickering of the warn- ing light (cid:121) No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position (cid:121) Continuous illumination of the warning light (cid:121) Illumination of the warning light while driving (cid:132) Front passenger’s frontal air- bag ON and OFF indicators 100663 or or : Front passenger’s frontal air- bag ON indicator : Front passenger’s frontal air- bag 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 between the map lights. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag determined by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitor- ing. 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 extinguished. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal air- bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. If both the ON and OFF indicators remain lit or extinguished simultaneously, the sys- tem is faulty. Contact your SUBARU deal- er immediately for an inspection. Instruments and controls 3-17 (cid:132) CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction in- dicator lamp If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble. Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential prob- lem somewhere in the emission control system. (cid:84) If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. – CONTINUED – 3-18 Instruments and controls NOTE This light also comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your au- thorized SUBARU dealer immediately. (cid:84) If the light is blinking: If the light is blinking while driving, an en- gine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- sion control system, you should do the fol- lowing. (cid:121) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:121) Avoid hard acceleration. (cid:121) Avoid steep uphill grades. (cid:121) Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi- ble. (cid:121) Stop towing a trailer as soon as possi- ble. The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and come on steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. (cid:132) Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is in good con- dition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediate- ly. (cid:132) Oil pressure warning light Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious engine 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 level is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. (cid:132) AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehi- cles) The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approximately two seconds. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot. If the light comes on while driving, it is un- necessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic. (cid:132) Low tire pressure warn- ing light (if equipped) When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the low tire pressure warn- ing light will come on for approximately 2 flation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. The TPMS gives warning both when a tire is significantly under-inflated and when there is a problem in the TPMS. The low tire pressure warning light operates differ- ently according to these conditions as fol- lows: When a tire is significantly under-inflat- ed: Steady illumination When there is a problem in the TPMS: Flashing Should the warning light flash, have the system inspected by your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. If this light does not come on briefly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light is flashing, you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble. 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 go out. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec- ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- sure 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 prop- er inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure moni- toring 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. Driv- ing 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 the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main- tain correct tire pressure, even if under-in- Instruments and controls 3-19 If this light comes on while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driv- ing straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehi- cle damage and serious personal in- jury could occur. If this light still comes on while driv- ing after adjusting the tire pressure, 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- sure warning light will flash. This in- dicates the TPMS is unable to moni- tor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replace- ment and/or system resetting. If the light flashes, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected. – CONTINUED – 3-20 Instruments and controls The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked period- ically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pres- sure(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 speci- fied size for the front and rear tires. (U.S.) (cid:132) ABS warning light (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion and goes out after approximately two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly. If the warning light behaves as fol- lows, the ABS system may not work properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system con- tinues to operate normally. (cid:121) The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. (cid:121) The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). (cid:121) The warning light comes on dur- ing driving. If any of these conditions 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 becomes faulty. For further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to “Brake system warning light”. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as de- scribed in the following, the ABS sys- tem may be considered normal. (cid:121) The warning light comes on right af- ter the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. (cid:121) The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). (cid:121) The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. (cid:132) Brake system warning light (U.S.) (Canada) (cid:121) Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. (cid:121) If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. towed to This light has the following three func- tions: (cid:84) Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It goes out when the park- ing brake is fully released. (cid:84) Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released. If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the “MIN” mark in the reser- voir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the ve- hicle towed to the nearest SUBARU deal- er for repair. (cid:84) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning The brake system warning light also illu- minates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it comes on together with the ABS warning light. The EBD system may be faulty if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driv- ing. Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are ap- plied harder than usual and the vehicle’s motion may therefore become somewhat harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illuminated after the engine has Instruments and controls 3-21 been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the “MIN” mark, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system in- spected. 6. If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. In- stead, have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair. (cid:132) Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty approximately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal). – CONTINUED – 3-22 Instruments and controls (Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. (cid:132) Door open warning light When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wagon) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicated by the corre- sponding part of the door warning light. Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. (cid:132) All-Wheel Drive warn- ing 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. The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after the en- gine has started. (cid:84) For 5-speed automatic transmission vehicles This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessive- ly low in any of its tires. (cid:84) For 4-speed automatic transmission vehicles This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for mainte- nance or similar purposes. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessive- ly low in any of its tires. (cid:132) Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol operation indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and goes out approximately 2 seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression func- tion is activated. It illuminates when only the traction control function is operating. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. (cid:121) The light does not come on when the ig- nition switch is turned to the “ON” position. (cid:121) The light does not go out even after a period of approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the “ON” position. (cid:132) Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dy- namics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) This warning light has both the function of indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of indicat- ing that the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- tem 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 ig- nition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after the engine has started. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in normal operation. (cid:84) Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the fol- lowing conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediate- ly. (cid:121) The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. (cid:121) The warning light comes on while the vehicle is running. (cid:121) If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system itself becomes faulty, the warning light only comes on. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) remains fully operational. (cid:121) The warning light comes on when the electronic control system of the ABS/Vehi- cle Dynamics Control system becomes faulty. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the elec- trical circuit of the ABS system. Accord- ingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes un- able to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics 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 func- tions of the brake system are still avail- able. 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 in the following, the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system may be consid- ered normal. (cid:121) The warning light comes on right af- ter the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. (cid:121) The warning light comes on after en- gine startup and goes off while the ve- hicle is subsequently being driven. (cid:121) The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. (cid:84) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indi- cator light (cid:121) It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed. (cid:121) It also comes on when the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system is deactivated. NOTE (cid:121) 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 Instruments and controls 3-23 should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up. (cid:121) The indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the Malfunction indicator light is on. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under the following condi- tion. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. (cid:121) The light does not go out even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started. (cid:132) Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system. It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system. (cid:84) Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the “Alarm system” section in chapter 2. (cid:84) Immobilizer system This light blinks approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po- sition or immediately after the key is pulled out. (Refer to the “Door locks” section in – CONTINUED – 3-24 Instruments and controls chapter 2.) If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light comes on. (cid:132) SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after the engine has started. When the selector lever is moved to the manual gate, the SPORT mode is select- ed and the indicator light comes on. (Refer to the “Automatic transmission – 4-speed” or “Automatic transmission – 5-speed” section in chapter 7.) (cid:84) Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic trans- mission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. (cid:132) Selector lever position indi- cator (AT vehicles) (cid:132) Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) 300192 This indicator shows the position of the selector lever. 300266 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 “Automatic transmission – 4-speed” or “Automatic transmission – 5-speed” sec- tion in chapter 7.) (cid:132) Turn signal indicator lights These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as (cid:132) Cruise control set indica- tor light The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approximately three seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set. (cid:132) Headlight indicator light This indicator light comes on when the light switch is turned to the “ ” posi- tion (to turn on the parking lights) or to the “ ” position (to turn on the headlights). (cid:132) Front fog light indicator light This indicator light is on while the front fog lights are on. possible. Refer to the “Replacing bulbs” section in chapter 11. (cid:132) High beam indicator light This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated. (cid:132) Cruise control indica- tor light The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approxi- mately three seconds. This light comes on when the “CRUISE” main switch is pressed. NOTE If you move the cruise control lever or press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control function is deactivated and the “CRUISE” indicator light flash- es. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it again to the “ON” position. Instruments and controls 3-25 Clock NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navi- gation system, refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Monitor System”. 400257 The clock shows the time while the igni- tion switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi- tion. – CONTINUED – 3-26 Instruments and controls 300599 To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+” button or the “–” button. The indicated time will change in one-minute increments. the button pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes will speed up. To reset the minutes to “00” with a radio time signal, push the “SET” button. If you keep 300600 The clock will also show the time if you press the “DISP” button while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. It is pos- sible to adjust the time setting while the time is being shown. If you do not press the “+” button or “–” button for 10 seconds while the time is being shown, the time in- dication will go off. Also, the time indication will go off if you open and close the driver’s door while the time is being shown. To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time during driving, as an ac- cident could result. Information display (Vehicle without Navigation System) NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navi- gation system, refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Monitor System”. 300600 With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi- tion, each successive push of the “DISP” button toggles the display in the following sequence: Outside tempera- ture Current fuel con- sumption Average fuel con- sumption Instruments and controls 3-27 (cid:84) Road surface freeze warning indica- tion Journey time Driving range on remaining fuel (cid:132) Outside temperature indica- tor U.S.-spec. vehicles 300594 300267 Canada-spec. vehicles The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from – 22 to 122°F (–30 to 50°C). The indicator can give a false reading un- der any of the following conditions: (cid:121) When there is too much sun. (cid:121) During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut- down. (cid:121) When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range. U.S.-spec. vehicles 300595 Canada-spec. vehicles 300268 – CONTINUED – 3-28 Instruments and controls When the outside temperature drops to 37°F (3°C) or lower, the temperature indi- cation flashes to show that the road sur- face may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 37°F (3°C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside tem- perature, the display switches to the out- side temperature indication and flashes for five seconds before returning to its original indication. If the display is already indicating an out- side temperature of 37°F (3°C) or lower when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the indication does not flash. NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside tem- perature. The road surface freeze warn- ing indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condi- tion of the road surface before driving. (cid:132) Current fuel consumption sumption at the present moment. (cid:132) Average fuel consumption U.S.-spec. vehicles 300270 U.S.-spec. vehicles 300272 300596 Canada-spec. vehicles This indication shows the rate of fuel con- tual values and should thus be treated only as a guide. (cid:121) When either trip meter indication is reset, the average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indica- tion is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km). (cid:132) Driving range on remaining fuel U.S.-spec. vehicles 300274 Instruments and controls 3-29 300273 Canada-spec. vehicles The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. When the low fuel warning light comes on, the driving range indication flashes for five seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.) – CONTINUED – 300597 Canada-spec. vehicles This indication shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset. Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica- tion between the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the A trip meter indi- cation and the average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter indica- tion. When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset. NOTE (cid:121) The indicated values vary in accor- dance with changes in the vehicle’s running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the ac- 3-30 Instruments and controls tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi- ately. NOTE The driving range on remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must immedi- ately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on. U.S.-spec. vehicles (cid:132) Journey time 300275 400265 Canada-spec. vehicles ”, If the driving range is shown as “ there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the 400266 The journey time shows the time that has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the “START” position. 400267 The journey time indication flashes each time a complete hour has elapsed. If the display is giving an indication other than the journey time, the display switches to the journey time, flashes for five seconds, and returns to its original indication each time a complete hour has elapsed. NOTE The journey time is reset when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “OFF” posi- tion. It is also reset if the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position prior to restarting of the engine. Light control switch (cid:132) Headlights Instruments and controls 3-31 (cid:132) High/low beam change (dim- mer) To prevent battery discharge result- ing from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. In any other posi- tion, the vehicle’s lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a road- side at night, use the hazard warn- ing flasher to alert the other drivers. The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. 300506 To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever. first position Parking lights, instrument panel illumina- tion, tail lights and license plate light are on. second position Headlights, parking lights, instrument pan- el illumination, tail lights, and license plate light are on. 300507 To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the instru- ment panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position. – CONTINUED – 3-32 Instruments and controls (cid:132) Headlight flasher (cid:132) Daytime running light system Turn signal lever The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are not turned on by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “ ” position when it is dark outside. The low beam headlights will automatical- ly come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the follow- ing conditions: (cid:121) The parking brake is fully released. (cid:121) The light switch is in the “OFF” or “ ” position. 300508 Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds. To flash the headlights, pull the lever to- ward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the “OFF” position. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the instrument panel also comes on. 300509 To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand. To signal a lane change, push the turn sig- nal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal in- dicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will re- turn automatically to the neutral position when you release it. Illumination brightness con- trol ward, the illumination brightness be- comes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all. Parking light switch Instruments and controls 3-33 ” or “ 300510 The brightness of clock display, audio, air conditioner, information display and in- strument panel illumination dims when the light switch is in the “ ” po- sitions. You can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. In turbo models, you can also adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumi- nation when the lighting switch is in the OFF position. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward. NOTE When the control dial is turned fully up- 300178 The parking light switch operates regard- less of the ignition switch position. By pushing the front end of this switch, fol- lowing lights will come on. – Parking lights – Front and rear side marker lights – Tail lights – License plate lights To turn off, push the rear end of the park- ing light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the bat- tery. 3-34 Instruments and controls Front fog light switch (if equipped) ” position. 300512 The front fog lights operate only when the light switch is in the “ However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to high beam. To turn on the front fog lights, turn the front fog light switch on the turn signal lever up- ward to the “ ” position. To turn off the front fog lights, turn the switch back down to the “OFF” position. 300282 The indicator light located on the combi- nation meter will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Wiper and washer In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view. (cid:121) Do not operate the washer contin- uously for more than ten seconds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheat- ing of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. (cid:121) Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, al- ways use the windshield washer. (cid:121) In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window be- fore switching on the wipers. At- tempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blades are frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defog- ger before turning on the wiper. (cid:121) If the wipers stop during opera- tion because of ice or some other obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the ve- hicle in a safe place, turn the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” posi- tion and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation. the equivalent. (cid:121) Use clean water if windshield

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