2009 Subaru Tribeca Owners Manual

cle damaged by a collision, con- sult your SUBARU dealer.

. The SRS airbag has no user- serviceable parts. Do not use electrical 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 disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inopera- tive, which may result in serious injury.

CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas listed in the following, have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. . Under the center console

. Inside each front fender . Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

. Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby areas

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

In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an author- ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- nents 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. . The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. . 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. . 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. . The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.

& Precautions against vehicle

modification

WARNING

. To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the sys- tem inoperative, which may re- sult in serious injury, no modifi- cations should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifica- tions: . Installation of custom steering

wheels

. Attachment of additional trim

materials to the dashboard . Installation of custom seats . Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

. Installation of additional fabric

or leather on the front seat

. Attachment of a hands-free microphone or any other ac- cessory 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. . Installation of additional elec- trical/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 interfere with prop- er operation of the SRS airbag system.

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CAUTION

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

. Modification of

the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for indivi- dual vehicle models in this Own- er’s Manual.

. 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.

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Keys ..................................................................... 2-2
Key number plate................................................ 2-3
Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3
Security ID plate.................................................. 2-4
Security indicator light ........................................ 2-4
Key replacement ................................................. 2-4
Door locks ........................................................... 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-5
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-6
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-6
Power door locking switches............................. 2-7
Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-8
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 2-9
Locking the doors ............................................... 2-9
Unlocking the doors ............................................ 2-9
Unlocking the rear gate ....................................... Illuminated entry ................................................. 2-9
Vehicle finder function........................................ 2-10
Sounding a panic alarm...................................... 2-10
Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-10
Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-10

Replacing lost transmitters ................................ Alarm system ..................................................... System operation............................................... Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ............................................................ Arming the system ............................................ Disarming the system ........................................ Valet mode ........................................................ Passive arming.................................................. Tripped sensor identification .............................. Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ Child safety locks .............................................. Windows............................................................. Power windows ................................................. Rear gate ............................................................ Moonroof (if equipped)...................................... Tilt function ....................................................... Sliding function ................................................. Anti-entrapment function.................................... Sun shade .........................................................

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Keys

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

CAUTION

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 “LOCK” position, thereby stopping the engine.

& Key number plate

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 system, refer to the “Immobilizer” section in this chapter.

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. . Ignition switch . Driver’s door . Glove box

1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate

The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the glove

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.

If

the transponder

Each immobilizer key contains a trans- in which the key’s ID code is ponder stored. When a key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the “ON” position, transmits the key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s receiver. 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 transmitted and acted upon almost in- stantly, the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. Refer to the “Ignition switch” section in chapter 3.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

inter- device may not cause harmful this device must ference, and (2) accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment. NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions: . Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside. . Before leaving your vehicle, close all windows and lock the doors and rear gate. . Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehicle.

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may become hot.

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. Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

& Security ID plate

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 replace- ment key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. This number is also needed for replace- ment or repair of the engine control unit, integrated unit, and combination meter.

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& Security indicator light

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” position or immediately after the key is pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may be malfunc- tioning. this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

If

In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation key), the security indicator light illuminates.

NOTE 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.

& Key replacement Your key number plate and security ID plate will be required if you ever need a replacement 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- registered when a new key is made. Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys must be presented when a new key is regis- tered. 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 replacement keys and on the registration of keys with your immo- bilizer system, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Door locks & Locking and unlocking from

the outside

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 unlocked door.

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 unexpectedly opening doors and entering your vehicle.

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

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.

& Locking and unlocking from

the inside

WARNING

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 being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.

Locking without the key

To lock the door from the outside using the

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Power door locking switches

function after 10 minutes of illumination to prevent the battery from going dead. The operational/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 setting. NOTE . When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely closed. . The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.

Driver’s switch 1) 2) Unlock

Lock

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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 unlocked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed and locked before starting to drive.

& Battery drainage prevention

function

When a door or the rear gate is not completely closed and the map light, dome light, ignition switch light, and door open warning light remain illuminated as a result, the lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage prevention

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

door locking switches.

& Key lock-in prevention func-

tion

This function prevents the doors from being locked with the key still in the ignition switch. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function operational

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. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function non-operational

the spare key is used to lock the the

. 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 driver’s door is locked. . If driver’s door vehicle, the door is locked. . It is possible to lock the all doors and the rear gate by holding the “ ” side of the door locking switch pushed for 3 seconds with the driver’s door open and then closing the driver’s door.

from the outside of

This function’s operational/non-opera-

Front passenger’s switch 1) 2) Unlock

Lock

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 and the rear gate, push the “ ” side of the switch. To unlock all doors and 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 power

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Remote keyless entry system

CAUTION

. Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of drop- ping or throwing.

. Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the bat- tery.

. 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 Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- this device must ference, and (2) accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

The transmitter for the remote keyless

entry system is located inside the key head.

The remote keyless entry system has the following functions. . Locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate without a key . Unlocking the rear gate without key . Sounding a panic alarm . Arming and disarming the alarm sys- to the next section “Alarm tem. Refer system” for detailed information.

The operable distance of the remote 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.

NOTE The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch or when any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed.

: Rear gate unlock button : Unlock/disarm button

: Lock/arm button

A: Panic button

& Locking the doors

& Unlocking the doors

& Unlocking the rear gate

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Press the “ ” button to lock all doors 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 automa- tically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.

Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’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 second presses of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond.

” button opens the rear

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

& Illuminated entry Interior lights such as the map light, dome light and cargo area light will illuminate when the “ ” button is pressed. These lights remain illuminated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors or the rear gate is not opened. If seconds have elapsed, turn off. To activate this function, set the following interior light switches to the indicated

the “ ” button is pressed before 30
these lights will

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positions: Map light: OFF position Dome light: DOOR position Cargo area light: DOOR position

A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi- nation period setting of the interior lights in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

& 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 5-second 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.

& Sounding a panic alarm

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 transmitter is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.

& 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 the audible signal off. Do the following to deactivate the audible

in the driver’s seat and shut all

signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function. 1. Sit 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. Open and close the driver’s door once within 10 seconds after step 3. 5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to indicate completion of the setting.

You may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer. & Replacing the battery

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when repla- cing the battery. . Be careful not

to damage the printed circuit board in the trans- mitter when replacing the battery. . Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re- moved parts; children could

swallow them.

When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, range will begin to decrease. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

transmitter

To replace the battery:

1. Remove the screw on the key head.

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2. Open the key head using a flat-head screwdriver.

4. Open the transmitter case by releasing the hooks. 5. Remove the old battery from the holder.

3. Remove the transmitter case from the key head.

1) Negative (−) side facing up

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6. Replace with a new battery (Type CR1620 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up. 7. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on both sides of the case. 8. Put the transmitter case in the key head and then put together the key head. 9. Reinstall the screw on the key head.

After the battery is replaced, the trans- mitter must be synchronized with the remote keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “ ” or “ ” button six times to synchronize the unit. & Replacing lost transmitters to If you lose a transmitter or want purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re- program all of your transmitters for secur- ity reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. ! Programming the transmitters The remote 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 system can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or

different. Programming transmitter codes into system:

Key tag

remote keyless entry system, it is neces- sary to program the transmitter’s code (identification number) into the system. A tag showing the code is affixed to the key unit, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter. If there is no tag, 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. 2. Open the driver’s door, sit on the driver’s seat, and close the door. 3. Perform the following steps within 45
seconds.

Transmitter circuit board

To register a new transmitter with the

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

form the whole procedure again begin- ning with part 1. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds. NOTE . When part 4 of the procedure is completed, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. . 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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times as the leftmost digit of the transmit- ter code. For example, push the locking switch eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8. NOTE . The electronic tone will stop sound- ing when you start entering the num- ber. . If you do not start entering the number using the lock knob before the electronic tone stops sounding, an error will occur. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure. . If the interval between one push of the knob and the next exceeds 5
seconds, 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.

5. Before the electronic tone stops sounding, push the “ ” side of the power door locking switch the same number of

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LOCK

1) 2) ON

(2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position 10 times within 15 seconds.

NOTE . When you complete step (2), an electronic tone will sound once, a buzzer will continue to sound and the interior light will continue to flash until the transmitter codes are completely registered. . If you do not perform steps (1) and (2) within 45 seconds, an error will occur. Neither an electronic tone nor the buzzer will sound, and the interior lamp will not flash. In this event, per-

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6. When you have finished entering the number, push the “ ” side of the locking switch within 5 seconds. NOTE . An electronic tone will sound. . If you push the “ ” side of the locking switch when more than 5
seconds have passed, an error will occur. In this event, perform the proce- dure again beginning with part 4. If an error occurs six times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 7. Perform parts 5 and 6 of the procedure for each of the transmitter code beginning with the sec- ond digit (counting from the left) and finishing with the eighth digit.

the remaining digits of

NOTE . When you finish entering the eighth digit, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. . If the interval between one push of the switch and the next exceeds 5
seconds, 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. 8. Before the electronic tone stops sounding, use the power door locking switch to reenter the transmitter code beginning with the leftmost digit. NOTE If you do not start entering the number using the lock knob before the electro- nic tone stops sounding, an error will occur. In this event, perform the proce- dure again beginning with part 3. 9. When you have finished entering the code a second time, an electronic tone will sound for 1 second and automatic door locking and unlocking operation will take place once to indicate completion of registration, provided the code entered the second 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 beginning 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 begin- ning with part 4. When you have finished programming all of the necessary trans- mitter codes into the system, remove the key from the ignition switch. 11. Test every registered transmitter confirm correct operation.

to

! Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the remote keyless entry system 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 transmitter’s code remains in the memory. For security reasons, transmitter codes should be deleted from the mem- ory. To delete old transmitter codes, program four transmitter codes into the system. If

lost

four times.

transmitter, you have only one current If you have two program it current transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmit- ters, program 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 vehicle.

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 deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer.

& System operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered: . The vehicle’s horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds. . 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.

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The alarm is triggered by: . Opening a door or the rear gate . Physical impact to the vehicle, such as forced entry (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option))

& Activating and deactivating

the alarm system

to

in the driver’s seat and shut all

To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactiva- tion, do the following. 1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer “Disarming the system” in this section. 2. Sit doors and the rear gate. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the driver’s power door locking switch, open the driver’s door within the following 1
second, and wait 10 seconds without releasing 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, indicating that the system is now deacti- vated.

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If the system was previously deacti- vated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL on” and the horn sounds once, indicating that the system is now acti- vated. NOTE You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer. & If you have accidentally trig-

gered the alarm system

! To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations: . Press any button on the remote trans- mitter. . Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

& Arming the system ! 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 vehicle. 4. Make sure that locked.

the engine hood is

the

5. Close all doors and the rear gate.

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

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 2 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 automati- cally arm and doors will automatically lock. ! 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 vehicle. 4. Make sure that locked. 5. Close the doors and the rear gate but leave only the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door open.

the engine hood is

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6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than 2 seconds). All doors and the rear gate will lock, an electronic chirp will

. The 30-second standby time can be eliminated if you prefer. Have it per- formed by your SUBARU dealer. . 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. . If any of the following actions is done during the standby period, the system will not switch to the surveil- lance state.

. Doors are unlocked using the remote transmitter. . Any door or the rear gate is opened. . Ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

& Disarming the system Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than 2 seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, an electronic chirp will sound twice, the turn signal flash twice and the indicator lights will light will turn off.

To unlock all other doors and the rear gate, briefly press the “ ” button a second time within 5 seconds.

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 lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi- mately every 2 seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveil- lance.

NOTE . The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroof are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system.

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NOTE If the interval between the first and second presses of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond. ! Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter is lost, broken 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.

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& 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.

the valet mode, change the To enter setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for deactivation mode. Refer to “Activating and deactivating the alarm system” in this section. The security indicator light will continue to flash once every 3 seconds indicating that the system is in the valet mode.

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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.

& 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. ! To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer. ! Arming the system

CAUTION

In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as in- dicated 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”

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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 vehicle.

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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 automatically arm after 1 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 locking switch is used to lock the vehicle, arming will take place immediately regard- less of whether or not the passive mode has been selected. ! Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the “

” button on the transmitter.

& Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Also, the number of flashes indicates the location of unauthorized intrusion or the severity of impact on the vehicle. . 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 registered with your immobilizer sys- tem: 3 times When a strong impact or multiple impacts were sensed: twice (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) When a light impact was sensed: once (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option))

& Shock sensors (dealer op-

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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.

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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.

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

To open: Push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

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! Locking the passengers’ windows

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 close: Pull the switch up and hold it until window reaches the desired position.

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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 turn off.

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! Passengers’ side switches

Rear gate

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

Rear passengers’ window switches 1) Open 2) Close

To open: Push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close: Pull the switch up and hold it until window reaches the desired position.

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When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster, located on the 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 remote 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: First unlock the rear gate lock then push the button.

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

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

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

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Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

. Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is 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.

. 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.

& Tilt function

Tilt switch

1) 2) Raise 3) Lower

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 raised or lowered. Push the switch continuously to raise or lower the moonroof.

& Sliding function

1) Open/Close switch 2) Open 3) 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.

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NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recom- mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened.

& Sun shade

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 ..............................

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SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-11
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators......................................................... 3-12

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction

indicator lamp .................................................. 3-12
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-13
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-13
AT OIL TEMP warning light ................................. 3-13

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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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genuine SUBARU navigation system)........... Current fuel consumption .................................. Average fuel consumption ................................. Driving range on remaining fuel ......................... Journey time .....................................................

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Light control switch ........................................... 3-26
Headlights.......................................................... 3-26
High/low beam change (dimmer)......................... 3-27
Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-27
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-27
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-28
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-28
Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ................ 3-29
For 5-seater models ........................................... 3-30
For 7-seater models ........................................... 3-31
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-32
Front fog light switch......................................... 3-32

Wiper and washer.............................................. Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... Windshield wiper deicer.................................... Rear window defogger button .......................... Mirrors ................................................................ Inside mirror...................................................... Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... Outside mirrors ................................................. Tilt steering wheel ............................................. Horn....................................................................

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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 illumi- nates when the driver’s door is opened. The light remains illuminated for a several seconds and gradually turns off 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

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NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

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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

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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.

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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
seconds of illumination of the odometer/