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Keys and doors
position.1) LOCK
2) ON2. Turn the ignition switch from“ON”to
“LOCK” position and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors
with the inside door lock levers.
5. Close the doors. The system will
automatically arm after one minute.
In the passive mode, the system can also
be armed with the remote transmitter or
with the power door locking switches. If
the remote transmitter or power door
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 identificationThe 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
Whenastrongimpactormultiple
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-
tion)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
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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.
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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Keys and doors
!Driver ’s side switches1) Lock switch
2) For driver ’s window
3) For front passenger ’s window
4) For rear left window
5) For rear right windowAll door windows can be controlled by the
power window switch cluster at the driver
side door. !
Operating the driver ’s window
1) Open
2) Automatically openTo 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 close:
Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The
window will close as long as the switch is
held.
! Operating the passengers ’windows
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To open the passengers’windows, push
the appropriate switch down and hold it
until the window reaches the desired
position.To close the window, pull the switch up
and hold it until it reaches the desired
position. !
Locking the passengers ’windows
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 the
passengers’ window locking.NOTEWhen 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. !
Passengers ’side switches
Front passenger ’s window switch
1) Open
2) CloseTo open the window, push the switch
down and hold it until the window reaches
the desired position.
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Ignition switch.................................................. 3-3
LOCK............................................................... 3-3
Acc.................................................................. 3-4
ON................................................................... 3-4
START ............................................................. 3-4
Key reminder chime ......................................... 3-4
Ignition switch light .......................................... 3-4
Hazard warning flasher .................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges. .......................................... 3-5
Combination meter illumination ........................ 3-5
Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge movement and combination meter sequential
illumination upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................ 3-5
Speedometer .................................................... 3-6
Odometer ......................................................... 3-6
Double trip meter ............................................. 3-7
Tachometer ...................................................... 3-7
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge .......................................... 3-9
Warning and indicator lights ........................... 3-9
Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 3-10
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 TEMPerature warning light. .................. 3-13Rear differential oil temperature warning
light ............................................................. 3-14
Low tire pressure warning light ....................... 3-14
ABS warning light ........................................... 3-15
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-16
Low fuel warning light .................................... 3-17
Door open warning light ................................. 3-17
Windshield washer fluid warning light ............. 3-18
All-Wheel Drive warning light .......................... 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light ............................................................. 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Traction Control system OFF indicator light ................ 3-18
Security indicator light .................................... 3-19
SPORT mode indicator light ............................ 3-20
Selector lever/Gear position indicator .............. 3-20
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-20
High beam indicator light ................................ 3-20
Cruise control indicator light ........................... 3-20
Cruise control set indicator light ..................... 3-21
Headlight indicator light .................................. 3-21
Front fog light indicator light ........................... 3-21
Clock.............................................................. 3-21
Outside temperature indicator ...................... 3-22
Low outside temperature warning ................... 3-22
Multi function display (Vehicle without
Navigation System) .................................... 3-23
Current fuel consumption ............................... 3-23
Average fuel consumption .............................. 3-24
Driving range on remaining fuel ...................... 3-24
Journey time .................................................. 3-25
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Instruments and controlsLight 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
.......................................... 3-33
Windshield wiper and washer switches ........... 3-34
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............ 3-35
Windshield wiper deicer................................ 3-36
Rear window defogger button ...................... 3-37
Mirrors ............................................................ 3-38
Inside mirror ................................................... 3-38
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ..................................................... 3-38
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-39
Tilt steering wheel ......................................... 3-41
Horn ................................................................ 3-42
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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- tion to the
“Acc ”or “LOCK ”posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if 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.
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. .
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.
& LOCKThe key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the right and left
as you turn the key.The key can be turned from “Acc”to
“LOCK ”only when the selector lever is in
the “P ”position.
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Instruments and controls
&AccIn this position the electrical accessories
(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.&ONThis 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.
NOTEThe engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:. The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.. The key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder.
.
The key is near or touching another
transmitter.
& Key reminder chimeThe 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 lightFor 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.
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Hazard warning flasherThe 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.NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gaugesNOTELiquid-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-
tionWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence:
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
rims, meter needles, odometer, trip meter,
and gauge back lights illuminate.
2. Meter needles and gauges each show
MAX reading.
3. Meter needles and gauges each show
MIN reading.
4. Meter and gauge dials illuminate.
5. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.NOTEThe above sequence of operations may
not take place if you quickly turn the 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 switchIt 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
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Instruments and controls
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.
: Activated: Deactivated
With the function deactivated, the combi-
nation meter illuminates as follows:
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
rims, meter needles, odometer, trip meter,
and gauge back lights illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge dials illuminate.
3. Regular illumination ( for driving) be-
gins.
Briefly press the trip knob again. You can
now establish the activated/deactivated
setting for sequential illumination of the 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.
: Activated: Deactivated
Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip
meter indication.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position, turn the ignition switch
to the “ON”position, or open and close the
driver ’s door during the setting procedure,
the new setting will be canceled.
Also, if you do not press the trip knob for a
period of 10 seconds, the new setting will
be canceled.
NOTE. It is not possible to cancel sequen-
tial illumination of 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.
& SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.&OdometerThis 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.
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