Illumination Brightness
When the light controls are on
(in the
,, or “AUTO”
position), and ambient light is low,
rotating the illumination
brightness dial on the instrument
panel upward will make the
instrument panel illumination
brighter. When the dial is fully
rotated upward (dots aligned), the
instrument panel illumination
stays at full brightness. Rotating
the dial downward dims the
instrument panel illumination.
When the ambient light is bright,
the illumination brightness is set
to the maximum regardless of the position of the control dial.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine is running, the parking
brake is fully released, the select lever is out of the “P” position (AT models), and the light
switch is set to Off, “AUTO”, or “
”. Always turn on the headlights when it’s dark
outside by rotating the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
Illumination Brightness Dial
CONTROLS
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3Driving Mode Select Switch (if equipped):The following modes can be selected
with the Driving Mode selection switch to suit driving usage and conditions:
•Sport Mode:Push the switch toward the “SPORT” mode for sporty driving or
when driving in mountainous regions with lots of curves. If Sport mode is selected
with the select lever in the “D” position, the selected gear, from “D1” to “D6” is
displayed on the combination meter. To cancel sport mode, push the switch
toward “SPORT” mode again.
•Snow Mode:Push the switch toward the “SNOW” mode for accelerating and
driving on slippery road surfaces, such as snow. To cancel snow mode, push the
switch toward “SNOW” mode again.
For more information and cautions using these driving systems/modes, please refer to
“Starting and Operating” in your Owner’s Manual.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
With Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission vehicles.
3. Press the ignition switch to stop the engine. For manual transmission vehicles, it is
recommended to leave the vehicle in gear (1st gear for upgrade and reverse for a
downgrade).
NOTE: The front windows will remain active for about 40 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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