2006 Subaru Tribeca Owners Manual

warning light

(cid:121) Illumination of the warning light

while driving

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(cid:132) SRS airbag system servicing

(cid:121) When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.

(cid:121) The SRS airbag has no user-ser- viceable parts. Do not use electri- cal test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or discon- necting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring har- nesses of the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellow for easy identification.

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If you need service or repair in areas listed in the following, have an au- thorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. (cid:121) Under the center console (cid:121) Inside each front fender (cid:121) Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

(cid:121) Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby ar- eas

(cid:121) Each front seat and nearby area (cid:121) Inside each center pillar (cid:121) In each roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) (cid:121) Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side

In the event that the SRS airbag is de- ployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer. When the com- ponents of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU

parts. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. (cid:121) The front part of the vehicle was in- volved in an accident in which the only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. (cid:121) The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. (cid:121) Either center pillar and rear wheel house or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy. (cid:121) The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.

(cid:132) Precautions against vehicle

modification

(cid:121) To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any compo- nents or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifica- tions: (cid:121) Installation of custom steering

wheels

(cid:121) Attachment of additional trim

materials to the dashboard (cid:121) Installation of custom seats (cid:121) Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

(cid:121) Installation of additional fabric

or leather on the front seat

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(cid:121) Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle plac- ard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.

(cid:121) Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on your vehicle.

(cid:121) Attachment of a hands-free mi- crophone or any other accesso- ry to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

(cid:121) Installation of additional electri- cal/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could inter- fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. (cid:121) Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts.

(cid:121) Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

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Valet mode ............................................................... Passive arming ....................................................... Tripped sensor identification ................................ Shock sensors (dealer option) ..............................

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Tilt function ............................................................. Sliding function ....................................................... Anti-entrapment function ....................................... Sun shades ..............................................................

Power windows .......................................................

Keys ..................................................................... Key number ............................................................. Immobilizer ......................................................... Security ID plate ..................................................... Security indicator light ........................................... Key replacement ..................................................... Door locks ........................................................... Locking and unlocking from the outside ............. Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ Battery drainage prevention function ................... Power door locking switches ............................ Key lock-in prevention function ............................ Remote keyless entry system ........................... Locking the doors .................................................. Unlocking the doors ............................................... Unlocking the rear gate .......................................... Illuminated entry ..................................................... Vehicle finder function ........................................... Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... Selecting audible signal operation ....................... Replacing the battery ............................................. Replacing lost transmitters ...................................

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System alarm operation ......................................... Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system ................................................................... Arming the system ................................................. Disarming the system ............................................

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Keys

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box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the ACC or OFF position, thereby stop- ping the engine.

Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. For information on making replacement keys for vehicles with the immobilizer sys- tem, refer to the “Immobilizer” section in this chapter.

(cid:132) Key number

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1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Valet key 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate

Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle. Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. (cid:121) Ignition switch (cid:121) Driver’s door (cid:121) Glove box The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the glove

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1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate

The key number is stamped on the key number plate attached to the key set.

Immobilizer The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the “START” position, the engine will automatically stop after several seconds. Each immobilizer key contains a tran- sponder in which the key’s ID code is stored. When a key is inserted into the ig- nition switch and turned to the “ON” posi- tion, the transponder transmits the key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s re- ceiver. If the transmitted ID code matches the ID code registered in the immobilizer system, the system allows the engine to be started. Since the ID code is transmit- ted and acted upon almost instantly, the immobilizer system does not impede nor- mal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. (Refer to the “Ig- nition switch” section [chapter 3].) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions: (cid:121) Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside. (cid:121) Before leaving your vehicle, close all windows and lock the doors and rear gate. (cid:121) Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehi- cle.

(cid:121) Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may be- come hot.

(cid:121) Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

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(cid:132) Security ID plate

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1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate

The security ID is stamped on the security ID plate attached to the key set. Write down the security ID and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehi- cle. This number is also needed for replace- ment or repair of the engine control unit, integrated unit, and combination meter.

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(cid:132) Security indicator light

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The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po- sition or immediately after the key is pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may be faulty. this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation key), the security indicator light comes on.

If

NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally.

(cid:132) Key replacement Your key number plate and security ID plate will be required if you ever need a re- placement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s immobilizer system before it can be used. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. For security, all the keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system will have their ID codes erased and re-regis- tered when a new key is made. Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys must be present- ed when a new key is registered. Any key that is not re-registered when a new key is made cannot be used after the other keys are re-registered. For information on re- placement keys and on the registration of keys with your immobilizer system, con- tact your SUBARU dealer.

Door locks (cid:132) Locking and unlocking from

the outside

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To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the front. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the rear. Lift the outside door handle to open an un- locked door.

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Locking without the key

To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.

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It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acciden- tally opened, and intruders from un- expectedly opening doors and en- tering your vehicle.

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To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.

To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, push the “ ” sides of the switch and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key.

(cid:132) Locking and unlocking from

the inside

Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat- belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of be- ing thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.

Locking without the key

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by the battery drainage prevention func- tion after 10 minutes of illumination to pre- vent the battery from going dead. The op- erational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer if you would like to change the set- ting. NOTE (cid:121) When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely closed. (cid:121) The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.

Power door locking switches

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Driver’s switch 1) Lock 2) Unlock

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To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward. The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked. Pull the inside door handle to open an un- locked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed and locked before starting to drive.

(cid:132) Battery drainage prevention

function

When a door or the rear gate is not com- pletely closed and the map light, dome light, ignition switch light, and door open warning light remain illuminated as a re- sult, the lights are automatically turned off

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setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for de- tails. NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors.

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Front passenger’s switch 1) Lock 2) Unlock

” side of the switch.

All doors and the rear gate can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side doors. To lock all doors (including the rear gate), push the “ To unlock all doors (including the rear gate), push the “ ” side of the switch. When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using the pow-

er door locking switches.

(cid:132) Key lock-in prevention func-

tion

This function prevents the doors from be- ing locked with the key still in the ignition switch. (cid:84) Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function operative

With either the driver’s or front passen- ger’s door open, the doors automatically remain unlocked even if the “ ” side of the door locking switch is pushed. (cid:84) Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function non-operative

(cid:121) If the lock lever is turned to the rear (“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door open and the driver’s door is then closed with the lock lever in that position, the driv- er’s door is locked. (cid:121) If the spare key is used to lock the driv- er’s door from the outside of the vehicle, the door is locked. (cid:121) It is possible to lock the all doors and the rear gate by holding the “ ” side of the door locking switch pushed for three sec- onds with the driver’s door open and then closing the driver’s door. This

function’s operative/non-operative

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Remote keyless entry sys- tem

(cid:121) Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those ex- perienced as a result of dropping or throwing.

(cid:121) Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the bat- tery.

(cid:121) Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Two transmitters are provided for your ve-

hicle. The keyless entry system has the follow- ing functions. (cid:121) Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate) without a key (cid:121) Unlocking the rear gate without key (cid:121) Sounding a panic alarm (cid:121) Arming and disarming the alarm sys- tem. See the next section “Alarm system” for detailed information. The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10
meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances. The keyless entry system does not oper- ate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

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: Rear gate unlock button : Unlock/disarm button : Lock/arm button

A: Panic button 1) Front 2) Back

(cid:132) Locking the doors

(cid:132) Unlocking the doors

(cid:132) Unlocking the rear gate

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” button to lock all doors Press the “ and rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automati- cally lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.

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” button to unlock the driv- Press the “ er’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly press the “ ” button a second time within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and sec- ond presses of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond.

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” button opens the

Pressing the “ rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice.

(cid:132) Illuminated entry The interior (map, dome and cargo area) light will illuminate when the “ ” button is pressed. This light stays illuminated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors or the rear gate is not opened. If the “ ” button is pressed before 30
seconds have elapsed, this light will go out. To activate this function, set the following interior light switches to the indicated po- sitions:

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Map light: OFF position Dome light: Middle position Cargo area light: DOOR position A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi- nation period setting of the interior light in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

(cid:132) Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot. Provided you are within 30
feet (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the “ ” button three times in a five-sec- ond period will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound once and its turn signal lights to flash three times. NOTE If the interval between presses is too short when you press the “ ” button three times, the system may not re- spond to the signals from the remote transmitter.

(cid:132) Sounding a panic alarm

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A “PANIC” button is located on the back of the transmitter. To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC” button once. The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30
seconds.

the audible signal off. Do the following to deactivate the audible signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function. 1. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors and the rear gate. 2. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the power door locking switch. 3. While holding down the “UNLOCK” side of the power door locking switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after Step 2. 4. While still holding down the UNLOCK side of the power door locking switch, open and close the driver’s door once within 10 seconds after Step 3. 5. The turn signal lights flashes 3 times to indicate completion of the setting. You may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer.

(cid:132) Replacing the battery

(cid:132) Selecting audible signal op-

eration

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn

Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when replacing the battery. When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, transmitter range will begin to de-

crease. Replace the battery as soon as possible. To replace the battery:

er.

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1) Negative (–) side facing up

3. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to in- stall the new battery with the negative (–) side facing up. 4. Refit the removed half of the transmit- ter case. After the battery is replaced, the trans- mitter must be synchronized with the keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “ ” button six times to synchronize the unit.

” or “

(cid:132) Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to pur- chase additional transmitters (up to four

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1. Open the transmitter case using a flat- head screwdriver.

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2. Remove the old battery from the hold-

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can be programmed), you should re-pro- gram all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmit- ters into your system. (cid:84) Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones. The sys- tem can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or different. Programming transmitter codes into system:

Bag containing transmitter

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then turn it from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position 10 times within 15
seconds.

NOTE (cid:121) When you complete step 2), an elec- tronic tone will sound once, a buzzer will continue to sound and the interior light will continue to flash until the transmitter codes are completely regis- tered. (cid:121) If you do not perform steps 1) and 2) within 45 seconds, an error will occur. Neither an electronic tone nor the buzz- er will sound, and the interior lamp will not flash. In this event, perform the whole procedure again beginning with part 1. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds. NOTE (cid:121) When part 4 of the procedure is com- pleted, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. (cid:121) If you do not perform the operations in part 4 within 15 seconds, an error will occur and the electronic tone will not sound. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure.

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Transmitter circuit board

To register a new transmitter with the key- less entry system, it is necessary to pro- gram the transmitter’s code (identification number) into the system. A label showing the code is affixed to the bag containing the transmitter, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter. If there is no bag, open the transmitter case and make a note of the eight-digit number. Program the number into the system in accordance with the following procedure: 1. Firmly close the doors and the rear gate or trunk lid. 2. Open the driver’s door, sit on the driv- er’s seat, and close the door. 3. Perform the following steps within 45
seconds.

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1)Open and close the driver’s door once.

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1) LOCK 2) ON 2)Insert the key into the ignition switch,

the knob and the next exceeds five sec- onds, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3.

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5. Before the electronic tone stops sound- ing, push the “ ” side of the power door locking switch the same number of times as the leftmost digit of the transmitter code. For example, push the locking switch eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8. NOTE (cid:121) The electronic tone will stop sound- ing when you start entering the num- ber. (cid:121) If you do not start entering the num- ber using the lock knob before the electronic tone stops sounding, an er- ror will occur. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure. (cid:121) If the interval between one push of

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6. When you have finished entering the number, push the “ ” side of the lock- ing switch within five seconds. NOTE (cid:121) An electronic tone will sound. (cid:121) If you push the “ ” side of the locking switch when more than five seconds have passed, an error will oc- cur. In this event, perform the proce- dure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the pro- cedure again starting with part 3.

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7. Perform parts 5 and 6 of the procedure for each of the remaining digits of the transmitter code beginning with the sec- ond digit (counting from the left) and fin- ishing with the eighth digit. NOTE (cid:121) When you finish entering the eighth digit, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. (cid:121) If the interval between one push of the switch and the next exceeds five seconds, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again be- ginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 8. Before the electronic tone stops sound- ing, use the power door locking switch to again enter the transmitter code beginning with leftmost digit. NOTE If you do not start entering the number using the lock knob before the elec- tronic tone stops sounding, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again beginning with part 3. 9. When you have finished entering the code a second time, an electronic tone will sound for one second and automatic door locking and unlocking operation will take – CONTINUED –

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place once to indicate completion of regis- tration, provided the code entered the sec- ond time is identical to that entered the first time. NOTE If the code entered the second time is not identical to the code entered the first time, an error will occur. In this event, perform the procedure again be- ginning with part 5. If an error occurs five times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 10.If you wish to program another trans- mitter code into the system (up to four transmitter codes can be programmed into the system), perform the procedure beginning with part 4. When you have fin- ished programming all of the necessary transmitter codes into the system, remove the key from the ignition switch. 11.Test every registered transmitter to confirm correct operation. (cid:84) Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry sys- tem has four memory locations to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmit- ter’s code remains in the memory. For se- curity reasons, lost transmitter codes

should be deleted from the memory. To delete old transmitter codes, program four transmitter codes into the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it four times. If you have two cur- rent transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmitters, pro- gram two of them once and the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the system’s memory. NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmit- ters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle.

Alarm system The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehi- cle. The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for de- activation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer.

(cid:132) System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered: (cid:121) The vehicle’s horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds. (cid:121) If any door (or the rear gate) remains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3
minutes. If the door (or the rear gate) is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds. The alarm is triggered by:

(cid:121) Opening a door or the rear gate (cid:121) Physical impact to the vehicle, such as forced entry (only vehicles with shock sen- sors (dealer option))

(cid:132) Activating and deactivating

the alarm system

To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactiva- tion, do the following. 1. Disarm the alarm system (see “Disarm- ing the system” in this section). 2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors (and the rear gate). 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition. 4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the driver’s power door locking switch, open the driver’s door within the following 1 sec- ond, and wait 10 seconds without releas- ing the switch. The setting will then be changed as follows: If the system was previously activated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL oF” and the horn sounds twice, indi- cating that the system is now deactivated. If the system was previously deactivated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL on” and the horn sounds once, indi- cating that the system is now activated.

NOTE You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer.

(cid:132) If you have accidentally trig-

gered the alarm system

(cid:84) To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations: (cid:121) Press any button on the remote trans- mitter. (cid:121) Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition.

(cid:132) Arming the system (cid:84) To arm the system using remote

transmitter

1. Close all windows and the moonroof. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate).

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: Press to Arm the system. : Press to Disarm the system.

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6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate) will lock, an electronic chirp will

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sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once and the indicator lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi- mately every two seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveil- lance. If any of the doors, (or the rear gate) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds five times, the turn signal lights flash five times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will auto- matically arm and doors will automatically lock. (cid:84) To arm the system using power

door locking switches

1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close the doors and the rear gate but leave only the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door open.

(cid:121) The system is in the standby mode for a 30-second period after locking the doors with the remote transmitter. The security indicator light will flash at short intervals during this period. (cid:121) If any of the following actions is done during the standby period, the system will not switch to the surveillance state. (cid:121) Doors are unlocked using the re- mote transmitter. (cid:121) Any door (including the rear gate) is opened. (cid:121) Ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

(cid:132) Disarming the system Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than two seconds) on the remote transmit- ter. The driver’s door will unlock, an elec- tronic chirp will sound twice, the turn sig- nal lights will flash twice and the indicator light will go off. To unlock all other doors and the rear gate, briefly press the “ ” button a second time within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and sec- ond presses of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys-

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6. Push the front side (“LOCK” side) of the power door locking switch to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once and the indicator light will start flash- ing slowly (approximately once every two seconds) to inform you that the system has armed. NOTE (cid:121) The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system. (cid:121) The 30-second standby time can be eliminated if you prefer. Have it per- formed by your SUBARU dealer.

tem may not respond. (cid:84) Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, bro- ken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter. The system can be disarmed if you turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position with a registered key.

(cid:132) Valet mode When you choose the valet mode, the alarm system does not operate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate and panic activation. To enter the valet mode, change the set- ting of your vehicle’s alarm system for de- activation mode. (Refer to “Activating and deactivating the alarm system” in this sec- tion.) The security indicator light will con- tinue to flash once every three seconds in- dicating that the system is in the valet mode. To exit valet mode, change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation mode. (Refer to “Activating and deactivat- ing the alarm system” in this section.)

(cid:132) Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED. (cid:84) To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer. (cid:84) Arming the system

In passive mode, the system will au- tomatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition.

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1) LOCK 2) ON

2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” position and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehi- cle.

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4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will auto- matically arm after one minute. In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door lock- ing switch is used to lock the vehicle, arm- ing will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the passive mode has been selected. (cid:84) Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the “

” button on the transmitter.

(cid:132) Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Al- so, the number of flashes indicates the lo- cation of unauthorized intrusion or the se- verity of impact on the vehicle. (cid:121) When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the indicator light will light for 1 second and then flash as follows:

When a door or rear gate was opened: 5 times When the ignition switch was turned to the “ON” position by using a key not reg- istered with your immobilizer system: 3
times When a strong impact or multiple im- pacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) When a light impact was sensed: once (only vehicles with shock sensors (deal- er option))

(cid:132) Shock sensors (dealer op-

tion)

The shock sensors trigger the alarm sys- tem 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 im- pact is weak, but it warns of a strong im-

pact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 seconds. If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation. NOTE (cid:121) The shock sensors are not always able to sense impacts caused by breaking in, and cannot sense an im- pact that does not cause vibration (such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer). (cid:121) The shock sensors may sense vibra- tion like those shown in the following and trigger the alarm system. Select the settings of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately depend- ing on where you usually park your ve- hicle. Example:

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

(cid:121) You can have the sensitivity of the shock sensors adjusted to your prefer- ence by your SUBARU dealer.

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Windows (cid:132) Power windows

Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out.

LOCK

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Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled. When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside.

To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must do the following. (cid:121) When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful to pre- vent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the window.

(cid:121) Always lock the passengers’ win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. (cid:121) Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power win- dow.

The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

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(cid:84) Driver’s side switches

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1) Lock switch 2) For driver’s window 3) For front passenger’s window 4) For rear left passenger’s window 5) For rear right passenger’s window

All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster at the driver side door.

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(cid:86) Operating the driver’s window

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1) Open 2) Automatically open

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

To open the passengers’ windows, push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired posi- tion.

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To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held. (cid:86) Operating the passengers’ windows

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To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired po- sition.

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(cid:84) Passengers’ side switches

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Rear passengers’ window switches 1) Open 2) Close

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To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. When the lock switch on the power win- dow switch cluster, located on the driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated with the passengers’ switches.

Front passenger’s window switch 1) Open 2) Close

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

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To lock the passengers’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ win- dows cannot be opened or closed. Press the switch again to cancel the pas- sengers’ window locking. NOTE When the lock switch is pushed to the “LOCK” position, the indicator lights in the passenger’s window switches (in- cluded in the power window switch cluster on the driver’s door) all go out.

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Rear gate

1) Reflectors

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When the rear gate is open, do not place a heavy item on either reflec- tor. Also, do not sit on either reflec- tor. Doing so could break the reflec- tor.

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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 “Power door locking switches” and “Remote keyless entry system” sec- tions in this chapter. To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then push the button.

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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.

(cid:121) To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, al- ways keep the rear gate closed while driving.

(cid:121) Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space. There is a danger of your hand be- ing caught and injured.

(cid:121) Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.

(cid:121) Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when open- ing or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.

NOTE Should the rear gate be unable to be unlocked due to a discharged battery, a fault in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you can un- lock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked” section in chapter 9.

Moonroof

(cid:121) Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must do the following. (cid:121) Before closing

the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moon- roof.

(cid:121) Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof.

(cid:121) Never try to check the anti-entrap- ment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.

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(cid:121) Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

(cid:121) Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.

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anti-entrapment

function does not operate when the moon- roof is being tilted down. Be sure to confirm that it is safe to do so before tilting the moonroof down.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions. The moonroof operates only when the ig- nition switch is in the “ON” position.

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(cid:132) Tilt function

and down. Push the switch continu- ously to tilt the moonroof up and down.

(cid:132) Sliding function

to

the

the switch

momentarily push “OPEN” or “CLOSE” side. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to open- ing the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compart- ment.

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1) Tilt up 2) Tilt down

The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed. Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of the “Tilt” switch to lower the moonroof. Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered com- pletely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof. NOTE One-touch operation does not take place when the moonroof is tilted up

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1) Open 2) Close

Push the “Open/Close” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with the moon- roof. Push the “Open/Close” switch forward to close the moonroof. The moonroof will stop halfway if you continue to press on the switch. Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof com- pletely. To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it,

(cid:132) Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped between its glass and the vehi- cle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back to either of the following posi- tions according to the point at which it senses the object: (cid:121) When the moonroof senses the object at a point between the halfway stop posi- tion and fully closed position, it moves back to the halfway stop position and stops there. (cid:121) When the moonroof senses the object at a point between the halfway stop posi- tion and fully open position, 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 moon- roof even when there is nothing trapped. NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recommend- ed that you avoid driving with the

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moonroof fully opened.

(cid:132) 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.

Ignition switch .................................................... LOCK ....................................................................... ACC .......................................................................... ON ............................................................................ START ...................................................................... Key reminder chime ............................................... Ignition switch light ................................................ Hazard warning flasher ...................................... Meters and gauges ............................................. Combination meter illumination ............................ Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch .................................................................... Speedometer ........................................................... Odometer ................................................................. Double trip meter .................................................... Tachometer ............................................................. Fuel gauge ............................................................... Temperature gauge ................................................ Warning and indicator lights ............................. 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 .......................

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Rear differential oil temperature warning light .... Low tire pressure warning light ............................ ABS warning light ................................................... Brake system warning light ................................... Low fuel warning light ..................................... Door open warning light ........................................ Windshield washer fluid warning light ................. All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light ........................................................................ Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Traction Control system OFF indicator light .................... Security indicator light ........................................... SPORT mode indicator light .................................. Selector lever/Gear position indicator .................. Turn signal indicator lights .................................... High beam indicator light ....................................... Cruise control indicator light ................................. Cruise control set indicator light .......................... Headlight indicator light ......................................... Front fog light indicator light .................................

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Clock .................................................................... 3-21
Outside temperature indication ........................ 3-21
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Navigation System) ......................................... 3-23
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Current fuel consumption ...................................... 3-23
Average fuel consumption ..................................... 3-24
Driving range on remaining fuel ............................ Journey time ........................................................... 3-25

Headlights ............................................................... High/low beam change (dimmer) .......................... Headlight flasher .................................................... Daytime running light system ...............................

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Turn signal lever ................................................. 3-27
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-27
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-28
Front fog light switch ......................................... 3-28
Wiper and washer ............................................... 3-29
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Rear window defogger button ........................... 3-33
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Inside mirror ........................................................... Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ...... Outside mirrors .......................................................

Windshield wiper and washer switches ............... Rear window wiper and washer switch ................

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(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.

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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.

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The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the selector lever is in the “P” position.

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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,

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(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.

(cid:132) ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started.

(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:

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(cid:121) The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder.

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(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.

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

Meters and gauges 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. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter rims, meter needles, odometer, trip meter, and gauge back lights illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauges each show MAX reading. 3. Meter needles and gauges each show MIN reading. 4. Meter and gauge dials illuminate. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.

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(cid:132) Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge move- ment and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch

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It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauges and sequential illumination of the combination meter that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po- sition. 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 gauges when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. To – CONTINUED –

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change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds.

change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least two seconds.

: Activated : Deactivated

: Activated : Deactivated

With the function deactivated, the combi- nation meter illuminates as follows: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter rims, meter needles, odometer, trip meter, and gauge back lights illuminate. 2. Meter and gauge dials illuminate. 3. Regular illumination (for driving) be- gins.

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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

the

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 (cid:121) 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:121) When you open the driver’s door with the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position, the meters’ needles and rims are lit. The illumination stops working when you shut the driver’s door or au- tomatically after 30 seconds.

(cid:132) Speedometer The speedometer shows speed.

the vehicle

(cid:132) Odometer

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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” or “ACC” position, the odometer/trip meter will light 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. 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.

(cid:132) Double trip meter

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 “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.

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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.

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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. (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.

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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 overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.

(cid:132) Fuel gauge

el movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, the fuel gauge will light up and indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 sec- onds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will go off.

NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).

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(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 Imp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

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

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The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev-

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-