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Vehicle Symbols
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Introduction
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Vehicle SymbolsThere are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indica tor lights, refer to
"Warning and Indicator Lights" P26.
Safety Precautions When Driving■ Seatbelt and SRS Airbag
For instructions and precautions, carefully
read the following sections.
 For the seatbelt syst em, refer to "Seat-
belts" P39.
 For the SRS airbag system, refer to
"SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System Airbag)" P60.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Read these instructions care-
fully
Wear eye protection
Battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid
Keep children away
Keep flames away
Prevent explosions
WARNING
 All persons in the vehicle must
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Other-
wise, the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or acci-
dent. To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers must
always wear seatbelts when in
the vehicle. The SRS (Supple-
mental Restraint System) airbag
does not do away with the need to
fasten seatbelts. In combination
with the seatbelts, it offers the
best combined protection in case
of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases
the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the
vehicle has the SRS airbag.
 The SRS airbags deploy with
considerable speed and force.
Occupants who are out of the
proper position when the SRS
airbag deploys could suffer very
serious injuries. Because the
SRS airbag needs enough space
for deployment, the driver should
always sit upright and well back
in the seat as far from the steering
wheel as practical while still
maintaining full vehicle control
and the front passenger should
move the seat as far back as
possible and sit upright and well
back in the seat.
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General Information
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General Information■California Perchlorate Advi -
soryCertain vehicle co mponents such as
airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and keyless entry transmitter batteries
may contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste /perchlorate.■Noise from under the Vehicle
NOTEYou may hear a noise from under the
vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours
after the ignition sw itch is turned to
the “OFF” position. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction. This
noise is caused by the operation of the
fuel evaporation leakage checking
system and the operation is normal.
The noise will stop after approximately
15 minutes.
■ Vehicle Data RecordingThe vehicle is equipped with sophisticated
computers that will record certain data,
such as:
 Vehicle speed
 Engine speed
 Engine control information
 Shift state information
 Driving information, etc.
▼ Data usageSUBARU may use the data recorded in
this computer to diagnose malfunctions,
conduct research and development, and
improve quality.
SUBARU will not disclose the recorded
data to a third party except:
 With the consent of the vehicle owner
or with the consent of the lessee if the
vehicle is leased
 In response to an official request by the
police, a court of law or a government
agency
 For use by SUBARU in a lawsuit
 For research purposes where the data
is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
 Do not connect any unauthorized
accessories or devices to the
data link connector (OBDII port).
This connector should be used
only with compatible diagnostic
devices for inspection and main-
tenance by an authorized service
technician using authorized
service tools. Connecting unau-
thorized devices, such as a
driver-behavior tracking device,
may adversely affect vehicle
systems, including safety
systems, or allow others to
access information stored in your
vehicle. The use of unauthorized
devices may also cause unex-
pected malfunctions, such as a
drained battery, or may damage
vehicle systems. The manufac-
turer’s warranty will not cover
any part that malfunctions, fails,
or is damaged due to the use of
an unauthorized device with the
data link connector.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
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MarkName Page
Seatbelt warning light 131
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light 131
Rear passenger’s
seatbelt warning light 131
SRS airbag system
warning light 135
CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction
indicator light 136
Coolant temperature
low indicator light
(blue)/Coolant tem-
perature high warning
light (red) 136
Charge warning light 137
Oil pressure warning
light 137
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (AT models) 138
ABS warning light 140
Brake system warning
light 140
Door open indicator 141
Low fuel warning light 141
Power steering warn-
ing light 141
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) warning light/
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) operation indica-
tor light 142
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator
light 143
TRAC OFF indicator
light 142
Access key warning
indicator 143
Security indicator light 148
Turn signal indicator
lights 149
High beam indicator
light 150
High beam assist indi-
cator light (if equipped) 150
Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light 150
LED headlight warning
light 150
Mark
Name Page
Steering Responsive
Headlight OFF indica-
tor light (if equipped) 150
Steering Responsive
Headlight warning light
(if equipped) 150
Hill start assist indica-
tor light 150
Headlight indicator light 150
Cruise control indica-
tor light (white/green)/
Cruise control warning
light (yellow) (models
without the EyeSight
system) 149
Low tire pressure warn-
ing light (if equipped) 138
Front passenger’s fron-
tal airbag ON indicator
light 135
Front passenger’s fron-
tal airbag OFF indicator
light 135
BSD/RCTA warning
indicator (if equipped) 150
BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped) 150
Snow mode indicator
light (if equipped) 148
Mark
Name Page
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Seat Heater (If Equipped)
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Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
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▼Head restraint height adjustment1) Head restraint
2) Release buttonTo raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the release button on the top of
the seatback.
To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out
the head restraint.
To install:
Install the head restraint into the holes that
are located on the top of the seatback until
the head restraint lo cks. Press and hold
the release button to lower the head
restraint. Each head restraint should be adjusted so

that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
NOTEIt is not possible to remove or install
the head restraint wi thout reclining the
front seatback. Reclining the front
seatback and then remove or install
the head restraint.
1-2. Seat Heater (If Equipped)The seat heater operates when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position.NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
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CAUTION

Do not put hard or heavy objects
or ones with protrusions on the
seat, and do not stab the seat with
sharp objects, such as pins or
needles. People with deli cate skin may
suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time.
When using the heater, always be
sure to warn the persons
concerned. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat. When the seat is warmed enough
or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the seat heater.
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Child Restraint Systems
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Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
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in the above illustration. For details, refer
to "Top Tether Anchorages" P59.
▽ To install a child restraint
system using lower and tether
anchorages
1. Move the seatback back and forth to
confirm that it is securely locked into
place.
Check that the red colored
unlocking marker on the lock release
button is not visible. For details, refer
to "Folding Down the Rear Seatback"
 P37. 2. You will find “ ” marks at the bottoms

of the rear seatback. These marks indi-
cate the positions of the lower anchorages
(bars).
Each lower anchorage is located behind
the cover of seatback bottom. Peel off the anchorage cover completely

from the selected side of the rear
seatback to expose the anchorages (bars)
to be used for installation of the child
restraint system.
If it is hard to install the child restraint
system because the anchorage cover
returns to the original position, press the
anchorage cover to the seat cushion until
it is flat.
WARNING
Before installing a child restraint
system, be sure to confirm that the
seatback is securely locked into
place. Otherwise, in an accident,
serious injury or death could result.
CAUTION
When you install a child restraint
system, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with it. After
installing the child restraint system,
check to ensure that it is held
securely in position. If it is not held
tight and secure, the danger of your
child suffering personal injury in
the event of an accident may be
increased.
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Child Restraint Systems
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■Top Tether AnchoragesYour vehicle is equipped with two top
tether anchorages so that a child restraint
system having a top tether can be
installed in the rear seat. When installing a
child restraint system using top tether,
proceed as follows, while observing the
instructions by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
Since a top tether can provide additional
stability by offering another connection
between a child restraint system and the
vehicle, we recommend that you use a top
tether whenever one is required or avail-
able. ▼
Tether anchorage location
1) For right seat
2) For left seatTwo tether anchorages are installed on
the rear shelf. Remove the cover flap to
use each anchorage. ▼
To hook the top tether
1. Remove the cover flaps to use the
anchorages.
2. Fasten the top tether hook of the child
restraint system to the appropriate upper
anchorage.
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SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
603. Tighten the top tether securely.
SUBARU recommends that you check
with a certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to ensure the proper installa-
tion of your child restraint system. For
more information, and to locate the
closest inspection location in the U.S.,
refer to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administrati on (NHTSA) website.
In Canada, check with Transport Canada.
After removing a ch ild restraint system,
make sure to install the top tether cover to
its original position.
1-7. SRS Airbag (Supple -
mental Restraint System Airbag)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
name is used because the airbag system
supplements the vehi cle’s seatbelts.
This vehicle is equipped with a supple-
mental restraint system which consists of
seven airbags.
The configurations are as follows.
 Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal
airbags
 Driver’s and front passenger’s side
airbags
 Curtain airbags (for driver, front
passenger and rear passengers)
 Knee airbag for driver
These SRS airbags are designed only
to be a supplement to the primary
protection provided by the seatbelt.
The system also cont rols front seatbelt
pretensioners. For operation instructions
and precautions conc erning the seatbelt
pretensioner, refer to "Seatbelt Preten-
sioners" P44.
■ General Precautions
regarding SRS Airbag
System
WARNING
To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers must
always wear seatbelts when in
the vehicle. The SRS airbag is
designed only to be a supplement
to the primary protection
provided by the seatbelt. It does
not eliminate the need to fasten
seatbelts. In combination with the
seatbelts, it offers the best
protection in case of a serious
accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases
the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the
vehicle has the SRS airbag.For instructions and precautions
concerning the seatbelt system,
refer to "Seatbelts" P39.
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SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
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Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
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The SRS side airbags and SRS
curtain airbags are designed only
to be a supplement to the primary
protection provided by the
seatbelt. They do not eliminate
the need to fasten seatbelts. It is
also important to wear a seatbelt
to help avoid injuries that can
result when an occupant is not
seated in a proper upright posi-
tion.
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WARNING
The SRS airbags deploy with con-
siderable speed and force. Occu-
pants who are not seated in proper
upright position when the SRS
airbag deploys could suffer serious
injury. Because the SRS airbag
needs enough space for deploy-
ment, the driver should always sit
upright and back in the seat as far
from the steering wheel as practical
while still maintaining full vehicle
control, and the front passenger
should move the seat as far back as
possible and sit upright and well
back in the seat.
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WARNING
 Do not sit or lean close to either
door. The SRS side airbags are
stored in both front seat
seatbacks next to the door, and
they provide protection by
deploying rapidly in the event of a
side impact collision. However,
the force of SRS side airbag
deployment can injure an occu-
pant whose body is too close to
an SRS airbag. Since your vehicle is equipped
with SRS curtain airbags, do not
sit or lean close to the door on
either side. Do not put body parts
out of the window. The SRS
curtain airbags on both sides of
the cabin are stored in the roof
side (between the front pillar and
a point behind the rear quarter
glass), and they provide protec-
tion by deploying rapidly in the
event of a side impact, rollover or
an offset frontal collision.
However, the force of its deploy-
ment can injure an occupant
whose body is too close to an
SRS airbag.
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NOTEWhen you sell your vehicle, we urge
you to inform the buyer that the vehicle
is equipped with SRS airbags. Also,
notify the buyer of the applicable
section in this Owner’s Manual.
 If the SRS airbag deploys, fuel
supply will be cut off to reduce the risk
of fire caused by leaking fuel. For
details about restarting of the engine,
refer to "If Your Ve hicle Is Involved in
an Accident" P328.
 Do not sit or lean unnecessarily
close to the SRS airbag. Because
the SRS airbag deploys with
considerable speed and force to
protect in high speed collisions,
the force of an airbag can injure
an occupant whose body is too
close to SRS airbag.
It is also important to wear
seatbelts to help avoid injuries
that can result when the SRS
airbag contacts an occupant not
in their proper position.Even when properly positioned,
there remains a possibility that
an occupant may suffer minor
injury, such as abrasions and
bruises to the face or arms,
because of the SRS airbag
deployment force.
WARNING
 Keep arms away from either door
or its internal trim. They could be
injured in the event of SRS side
airbag deployment. Do not place any objects over or
near the SRS airbag cover or
between you and the SRS airbag.
If the SRS airbag deploys, these
objects could interfere with its
proper operation and could be
propelled inside the vehicle,
causing injury.
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CAUTION
 When the SRS airbag deploys,
some smoke will be released.
This smoke could cause
breathing problems for people
with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble. If you or your
passengers have breathing prob-
lems after SRS airbag deploys,
get fresh air promptly. A deploying SRS airbag releases
hot gas. Occupants could get
burned if they come into direct
contact with the hot gas.
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1) Front impact sensor (left-hand side)
2) Front impact sensor (right-hand side)
3) SRS airbag system warning light
4) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
5) Airbag control module (including impact
sensor and rollover sensor)
6) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
7) Frontal airbag module (front
passenger’s side)
8) Seatbelt buckle switch (front
passenger’s side)
9) Curtain airbag module (right-hand side)
10) Side impact sensor (door right-hand
side)
11) Side airbag module (front passenger’s
side)
12) Seatbelt pretensioner and adaptive
force limiter (front passenger’s side)
13) Side impact sensor (center pillar right-
hand side)
14) Airbag wiring
15) Side impact sensor (rear wheel house
right-hand side)
16) Front passenger’s occupant detection
sensors
17) Side impact sensor (rear wheel house
left-hand side)
18) Side airbag module (driver’s side)
19) Side impact sensor (center pillar left-
hand side)
20) Seatbelt pretensi oner (driver’s side)
21) Side impact sensor (door left-hand side)
22) Knee airbag module (driver’s side)
23) Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)
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