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Lock/Arm
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and rear gate and activate
the security alarm.
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rear gate are not fully closed,
an electronic chirp will
sound five times and the
hazard lights will flash five
times to alert you that the
doors or the rear gate are
not properly closed.
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Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat
(if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
2. Seatback
Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support
Press the front part of the switch to increase
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.
Folding the
Rear Seat
Pull up on the release lever on
the seat side that you want
to fold down. To return the
seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks
into place making sure that it is
securely locked.
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GaugesImmediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knobTachometerTrip meter
ECO Gauge
CautionInformational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake systemHot coolant temperature /
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
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and odometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Multi-function display
switching knob
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
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Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger frontal
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airbag OFF
Low windshield
washer fluidHill Holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
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Controls
While the light switch is
on, rotate the dial
downward to dim
the instrument panel
illumination. Rotate the
dial upward to make the
illumination brighter. When
the dial is fully rotated
upward, the instrument
panel illumination
becomes full bright.
Light Controls
Turns on instrument panel lights,
tail lights, parking lights and license
plate lights.
Turns on headlights,
instrument panel
illumination, parking
lights, taillights and
license plate lights.AUTO: The vehicle’s lights are automatically on or
off depending on the level of the outside light.
Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped). Push up for right
turn signal.
Push down for
left turn signal.
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down
one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for
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the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray
washer fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward
to the intermittent, continuous, or wash position. When the
rear wiper is off, rotate the knob downward to wash and
wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a
reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned
on when the engine has started and the parking brake is
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position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam
headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system.
You must always switch on your headlights when it’s dark
outside by turning the light switch to the
position.
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Decrease speed
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vehicle slows to the desired speed
and release. To decrease the speed
using the brake pedal, press the
pedal to release cruise control
temporarily. When the speed
decreases to the desired speed,
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Cruise Control
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light on the instrument panel will turn on.
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your vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Push the switch to the
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canceling, push the switch
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Increase speed
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vehicle reaches the desired speed
and release. To increase speed
using the accelerator pedal, press
the pedal until you reach the
desired speed. Push down the
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side to set the speed.
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While Operating
Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, push the brake pedal and press the parking brake switch
firmly. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened,
then gently push the accelerator pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in
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only) are pushed in, pull the parking brake switch toward you.
Hill Holder™ Function
When the Hill Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be
automatically applied when stopped on an uphill or downhill slope with
the brake pedal pushed down. The brake system warning light and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate. To activate,
press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate, press the Hill Holder
switch again.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Mode
The 5-Speed automatic transmission or the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gives
you ultimate control with two different driving
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shift mode. The shift position indicator on
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transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear
position to obtain necessary acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector
lever left into the manual gate
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(Drive) position causes the transmission
to change into Manual Mode. To shift, use
the paddle shift control switches. The shift
position indicator shows the selected
gear position.
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Fuel
Non-turbo models
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
or higher.
Turbocharged and Intercooled models
Use only premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
91 AKI or higher.
Fuel Capacity
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engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due
to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should be
tightened until a click is heard).
Engine Oil
Use only the following oils:
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Explain Operation of Manual Transmission
& Incline Start Assist (if equipped)
Explain Operation of Automatic
Transmission & Review Manual
Mode (if equipped)
Show All Weather Package - Heated Front
Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated
Side Mirrors (if equipped) Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions
Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic
Feature (if equipped)
Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal
Airbag System (SRS), Front Seat Side
Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain
Airbags (SRS)
Review Master & Valet Keys
Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System
& Remote Start (if equipped)
Show Hood & Gas Door Releases Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking
& Filling of Vehicle Fluids
Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas
Cap Operation
Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes
Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature
(sedans only)
Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location
Explain Temporary Spare Tire
Usage & Limitations Explain AWD Towing
Requirements & Limitations
Show LATCH System & Tethers
Show Child Safety Lock Operation
Operation & Controls
Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAL
& QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
OPERATION & CONTROLS
REAR & SIDE
INTERIOR
DRIVER CONTROLS & OPERATION
Show Power Windows, Door Locks
& Side-View Mirror Operation
Explain Cruise Control & Power
Moonroof Operation (if equipped)
Show Auto Headlights, Daytime Running
Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights &
Fog Lights (if equipped)
Show Interior Lighting, Map Light
& Clock
Show Front & Rear Wiper
& Washer Controls
Show Climate Control System Including
Front & Rear Defrosters
Show & Explain Operation of VDC
Control SwitchReview Instrument Panel Gauges
& Warning Lights
Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Light
Show Audio System, Station Presets,
Tone, Balance & Fade Controls
Show GPS Navigation System
(if equipped)
Explain Operation of Other Vehicle
Options, Equipment, or Genuine
Subaru Accessories Not Referenced
Above Where Applicable
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