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The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires is cut. The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the turn

signal lights to flash for a short time when the sensed impact is weak, but it warns of a strong impact or multiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30
seconds. If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation. NOTE . The shock sensors are not always able to sense impacts caused by break- ing in, and cannot sense an impact that does not cause vibration (such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer). . The shock sensors may sense vi- bration like those shown in the follow- ing and trigger the alarm system. Select the settings of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately de- pending on where you usually park your vehicle. Example:

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

. You can have the sensitivity of the shock sensors adjusted to your pre- ference by your SUBARU dealer.

Child safety locks

WARNING

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.

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.

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Windows & Power windows

WARNING

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

. Always lock the passengers’ win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. . Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operat- ing the power window.

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

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! Driver’s side switches

! Operating the driver’s window

1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

Lock switch For driver’s window For front passenger’s window For rear left window For rear right window

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

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. it clicks and Push the switch down until release it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up lightly.

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

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

! Locking the passengers’ windows

! Passengers’ side switches

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

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.

To lock the passengers’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed. Press the switch again to cancel passengers’ 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

Rear passengers’ window switches 1) Open 2) Close

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

When the lock switch on the power located on the window switch cluster, driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated with the passengers’ switches.

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.

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.

WARNING

. To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving.

. Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space. There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured.

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Moonroof (if equipped)

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

. Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when open- ing or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading car- go.

NOTE 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 unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked” section in chapter 9.

WARNING

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

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

. Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operat- ing the moonroof.

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. Never try to check the anti-en- trapment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof.

CAUTION

. Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

. Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.

. The anti-entrapment

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

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.

The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

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& Tilt function

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

& Sliding function

1) 2)

Tilt up 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

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. Push it again to close the moonroof completely. To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the “OPEN” or “CLOSE” side.

After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment.

& Anti-entrapment function When the moonroof senses an object trapped between its glass and the vehi- cle’s roof during closure, it automatically moves back to either of the following positions according to the point at which it senses the object: . When the moonroof senses the object at a point between the halfway stop position and fully closed position, it moves back to the halfway stop position and stops there. . When the moonroof senses the object at a point between the halfway stop position 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 it is recom- For the sake of safety, mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened.

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The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.

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Ignition switch .................................................. LOCK............................................................... Acc.................................................................. ON................................................................... START ............................................................. Key reminder chime ......................................... Ignition switch light .......................................... Hazard warning flasher.................................... Meters and gauges........................................... Combination meter illumination ........................ Canceling the function for meter 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........................... Clock .............................................................. Outside temperature indicator ...................... Low outside temperature warning ...................

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Navigation System) .................................... Current fuel consumption ............................... Average fuel consumption .............................. Driving range on remaining fuel ...................... Journey time ..................................................

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Light control switch ....................................... Headlights...................................................... High/low beam change (dimmer)..................... Headlight flasher ............................................ Daytime running light system ......................... Turn signal lever ............................................ Illumination brightness control ..................... Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ............ For 5-seater models ....................................... For 7-seater models ....................................... Parking light switch ....................................... Front fog light switch.....................................

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Ignition switch

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al- ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the moon- roof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it banged against your knees or hands while you were driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” posi-

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tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- tion, thereby stopping the engine. Also, the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch.

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

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. If the ignition switch will not move from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” position, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch.

& LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key. If turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key.

turning the key is difficult,

NOTE . Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when the engine is not running. . Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “Acc” position can cause the battery to go dead.

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

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& Acc In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.

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

& START

CAUTION

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 engine, pull out the key once (the security indicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the “START” position and again try to start the engine.

NOTE The engine may not start in the follow- ing cases:

contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another transmitter.

& 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.

& Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light comes on when the driver’s door is opened. The light remains on for a several seconds and gradually goes out after the driver’s door is closed.

. The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder.

. The key is near another key that

Hazard warning flasher

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 polarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

tion

the various parts of

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter 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.

NOTE The above sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the

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 instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

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ignition switch to start the engine. This is not a malfunction. & Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge move- ment and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch

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” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc” position. With the A trip meter indication selected, briefly press the trip knob twice. You can now establish the activated/ deactivated setting for movement of the – CONTINUED –

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meter needles and gauges when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

combination meter when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

& Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

: Activated : Deactivated

: Activated : Deactivated

& Odometer

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.

Briefly press the trip knob again. You can now establish the activated/deactivated setting for sequential the

illumination of

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 sequen- tial the combination meter while sequential illumination is actually taking place. Cancel sequen- tial illumination when regular illumina- tion (for driving) has begun. . 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 automatically after 30 seconds.

illumination of

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
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 within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter.

& Double trip meter

This meter displays 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.

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2
seconds.

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If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. is possible to switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver’s door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

CAUTION

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

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NOTE If the connection between the combina- tion meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost. ! Vehicle communication system

fault indication

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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 “ ”, immediately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication system inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing “ ”, the trip meter indication will appear for 10 seconds.

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

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the

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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.

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
seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will go off. NOTE

& Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge will light up and indicate the

” sign in the fuel

You will see the “ gauge meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.

! Low fuel warning light

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty [approxi- mately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 Imp gal)].

It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immediately. 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).

& Temperature gauge

CAUTION

Warning and indicator lights

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If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Refer to “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.

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 ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights come on:

: Driver’s 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

: ABS warning light

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The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.

We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range. Also, high revving operation while the engine is not sufficiently warmed up should be avoided.

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indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Traction Control system OFF indicator light

: Brake system warning light

: All-Wheel Drive warning light

: Low tire pressure warning light

: SPORT mode indicator light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

indicator light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator light

: Low fuel warning light

: Cruise control indicator light

: Cruise control set indicator light

: Rear differential oil

warning light

temperature

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

: Door open warning light

: Security indicator light

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

for repair. & Seatbelt warning light

and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. 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 illustrations and sounding a chime.

Driver’s warning light

Front passenger’s warning light ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. the dri- ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. NOTE . If the driver’s and/or front passen- ger’s seatbelt(s) is/are still not fastened 6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.

to warn that

If

. At speeds lower than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between steady illumination and flashing at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. . At speeds higher than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing.

time, however,

. It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch. When the ignition switch is the turned ON next complete sequence of the warning operation resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer. there is no passenger on the front If passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger’s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger’s seat. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the device to fail.

. Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.

If the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat does not function cor- rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger’s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passen- ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and its child occupant. . Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket.

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.

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& 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 6 seconds and go out. This shows the SRS frontal airbag and SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag and seat- belt pretensioners are in normal operation.

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS airbags may inflate in a very minor collision or not inflate in a severe collision), which may in- crease the risk of injury. . Flashing or flickering of the warn-

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. Continuous illumination of

warning light

the

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

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airbag ON and OFF indica- tors

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located in the center portion of the dashboard.

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators extinguish 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 the passenger’s frontal is deactivated, airbag ON indicator will remain extin- guished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. If both the ON and OFF indicators remain lit or extinguished simultaneously, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection.

& CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction in- dicator lamp

CAUTION

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 da- mage, 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 problem somewhere in the emission con- trol system. ! If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately.

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

the light

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and come on steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. & Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly.

If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the the first safe opportunity and engine at check the alternator belt. is the belt loose, broken or if is in good condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. & Oil pressure warning

If the belt

light

CAUTION

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.

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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. & AT OIL TEMPerature

warning light

The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approximately 2 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, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the warning light goes off. ! Automatic transmission control

the engine idle until

system warning

If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic transmis- sion control system is not working prop- erly. Contact your nearest SUBARU deal- er for service immediately.

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& Rear differential oil

temperature warning light

CAUTION

Reduce vehicle speed and park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible if the R.DIFF TEMP light comes on. Continued driving with this light on can damage the rear differential and other parts of the powertrain.

If this light comes on when the engine is running, the rear differential oil temperature is too hot.

it may indicate that

If the light comes on while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Park the vehicle for several minutes. After the light goes out, you can start driving. If the light does not go out, contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for service. NOTE . If the tire pressures are not correct and/or the tires are not all the same size and brand, the rear differential will be heavily loaded when the vehicle is driven, resulting in an abnormally high oil temperature.

. The rear differential oil will deterio- rate if its temperature increases en- ough for the rear differential oil tem- perature warning light to come on. It is advisable to have the rear differential oil replaced as soon as possible.

& Low tire pressure

warning light

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the low tire pressure warn- ing light will come on for approximately 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will go out. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufac- turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- sure label, you should determine the proper inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. the TPMS is not a Please note that tire maintenance, substitute for proper is the driver’s responsibility to and it maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com- bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of re- placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Should the warning light illuminate stea- dily after blinking for approximately one minute, have the system inspected by your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

If this light does not come on briefly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approximately one min- ute, you should have your Tire P r e s s u r e M on i t o r i n g S y s t e m checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. If this light comes on while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradu- ally reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious

personal injury could occur. If this light still comes on while driving after adjusting the tire pres- sure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres- sure warning light will illuminates steadily after blinking for approxi- mately one minute. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting. the light illuminates steadily after blinking for approximately one minute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.

If

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked peri-

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odically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure mon- itoring system will not re-check tire inflation pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32
km/h). Therefore, after adjusting the tire pressures, increase the vehicle speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS re-checking of the tire inflation pressures. If the tire pressures are now above the severe low pressure threshold, the low tire pressure warning light should go off a few minutes later. Therefore, be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires.

& ABS warning light The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approximately 2 seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.

CAUTION

the warning light behaves as If follows, the ABS system may not work properly.

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When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system con- tinues to operate normally. . The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

. The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8
mph (12 km/h).

. The warning light comes on dur-

ing driving.

If any of these conditions occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.

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 described in the following, system may be considered normal. . The warning light comes on right

the warning light behavior is as the ABS

after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. . The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). . The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. & Brake system warning light

WARNING

. Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating prop- erly, do not drive the vehicle.

Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for re- pair.

This light has the following three functions: ! 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 parking brake is fully released. ! Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.

If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid is below the “MIN” mark in the level reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

this occurs,

If

! Electronic Brake Force Distribution

(EBD) system warning

The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it 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 driving. Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehi- cle’s motion may therefore become some- what harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, apply the parking brake, and then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. warning lights go out, 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

If both the EBD system

been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. If the brake fluid level is not below the 5. “MIN” mark, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 6. is below the “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. & Low fuel warning light

the brake fluid level

If

CAUTION

fuel

Immediately put in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.

The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty approxi- mately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immedi- ately.

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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).

& Door open warning light

The indicators are located in the center portion of the dashboard. When any of the doors or the rear gate is not is indicated by the corresponding part of the door open warning light.

fully closed,

it

Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive.

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& Windshield washer fluid warning light

This light comes on when the fluid level in the windshield washer fluid tank falls to the lower limit (approximately 0.6 US qt, 0.6 liter, 0.5 Imp qt). & All-Wheel Drive warn-

ing light

WARNING

If

Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain damage. 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 engine has started. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure exces- sively low in any of its tires.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control operation indi- cator light

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. . The light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. . 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. & Vehicle Dynamics

Control warning light/ Traction Control system OFF indicator light

This warning light has both the function of indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of indicat- ing that the Traction Control system has been deactivated.

It comes on in the event of a fault in the system and is on when the system is not operating. This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after the engine has started. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is in normal operation. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ately. . The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. . The warning light comes on while the vehicle is running. . If the Vehicle Dynamics Control system itself becomes faulty, the warning light only comes on. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) remains fully operational. . The warning light comes on when the electronic control system of the ABS/ Vehicle Dynamics Control system be- comes faulty.

the electrical circuit of

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system be- comes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also becomes inoperative, caus- ing the warning light to come on. Though both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. NOTE the warning light behavior is as If shown in the following, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be con- sidered normal. . The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. . The warning light comes on after engine startup and goes off while the vehicle is subsequently being driven. . The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off.

! Traction Control system OFF indi-

cator light

. It comes on when the Traction Control system OFF switch is pressed. . It also comes on when the Traction Control system is deactivated. NOTE . The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up. . The indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp 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. . The light does not go out even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started.

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& Security indicator light

The indicators are located in the center portion of the dashboard. This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system. It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system. ! Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the “Alarm system” section in chapter 2. ! Immobilizer system This light blinks approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position or immediately after the key is locks” pulled out.

to the “Door

(Refer

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section in 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. & SPORT mode indicator

light

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 se- lected and the indicator light comes on. to the “Automatic transmission” (Refer section in chapter 7.)

& Selector lever/Gear position

indicator

The selector lever/gear position indicator shows the position of the selector lever. When manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator shows the current gear position and the upshift/downshift indica- tor illuminates. (Refer to the “Automatic transmission” section in chapter 7.) & Turn signal indicator

lights

These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to the “Replacing bulbs” section in

chapter 11. & High beam indicator

light

This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated. & Cruise control 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 3 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 flashes. 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. . If this indicator light and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction in- dicator lamp flash simultaneously dur-

ing driving, have the vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.

Clock

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NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to the sepa- rate “Operating Instructions for Moni- tor System”.

& Cruise control set in-

dicator light

indicator

The cruise control set light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approximately 3 seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set. & Headlight indicator

light

This indicator light comes on when the light switch is turned to the “ ” position (to turn on the parking lights) or to the “ ” position (to turn on the headlights). & Front fog light indicator

light

This indicator light is on while the front fog lights are on.

The clock shows the time while the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position.

To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+” button or the “−” button. The indicated time will change in one-minute increments. If you keep the button pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes will speed up. When you keep either the “+” or “−” button time change will pause for 1
pressed, second at the end of each 30-minute change. The clock will start going forward or backward again quickly after this 1- second pause.

CAUTION

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

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Outside temperature indica- tor

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to the sepa- rate “Operating Instructions for Moni- tor System”.

U.S.-spec. vehicles

& Low outside temperature

warning

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Except U.S.-spec. vehicles

The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun. . During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut- down. . When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.

Except U.S.-spec. vehicles

When the outside temperature drops to

lower,

378F (38C) or the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication. If the display is already indicating an outside temperature of 378F (38C) 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 temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving.

Multi function display (Vehi- cle without Navigation Sys- tem)

NOTE . If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to the sepa- rate “Operating Instructions for Moni- tor System”. . A liquid-crystal display is used in the multi function display. You will find its indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses. With the ignition switch in the“ ON” position, each successive push of the “INFO” button toggles the display in the following sequence:

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& Current fuel consumption

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Press the “INFO” button for more than 1
second to turn off the display. The display will turn on again if you press either the “INFO” button or “AUDIO” button.

Except U.S.-spec. vehicles

This indication shows the rate of consumption at the present moment.

fuel

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