SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018 Quick Guide
Manufacturer: SUBARU, Model Year: 2018, Model line: CROSSTREK, Model: SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018Pages: 33, PDF Size: 3.06 MB
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/ 
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light 
Front passenger frontal airbag ON 
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger frontal airbag OFF 
(Located on overhead console)
Engine oil level warning light
Windshield washer  
fluid warning 
 
 
Incline start assistKeyless Access with  
Push Button Start System 
 
(if equipped)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator 
light (if equipped)
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter and odometer
ECO gauge
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Seatbelt warning
Front passenger  
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system 
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warningBrake system 
Hot coolant temperature/ 
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP  
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive  
(Automatic Transmission)
Vehicle Dynamics Control/ 
Vehicle Dynamics  
Control operation
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Immediate Attention
 
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Tachometer Combination meter display
Select lever/Gear position indicator
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/ 
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light 
Front passenger frontal airbag ON 
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger frontal airbag OFF 
(Located on overhead console)
Engine oil level warning light
Windshield washer  
fluid warning 
 
 
Incline start assistKeyless Access with  
Push Button Start System 
 
(if equipped)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator 
light (if equipped)
Gauges
Fuel gauge Speedometer
Trip meter and odometer
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column; firmly 
push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while \
driving.
Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to 
adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the 
mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.
i/SET Combination Meter Display Controls (if equipped)
Use the controls to display and switch 
selected items in the combination meter 
display. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual 
for details on these controls.
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HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to replace up to three 
hand-held radio frequency remotes used to activate devices such as garage 
door openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security systems and home \
lighting. Please see your Owner’s Manual for programming instructions or visit 
www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video.
Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press and hold the switch 1 to tilt 
the rear of the moonroof up. Press and hold the switch 
2 to lower the moonroof. 
Press and hold the switch 
3 to fully open the moonroof. Press and hold the switch 
4 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway position while opening 
or closing, momentarily press the switch to side 
3 or side 4. 
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Light 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. 
  Turns on instrument panel 
lights, tail lights, parking lights 
and license plate lights.Turns on headlights, instrument 
panel illumination, parking lights, 
tail lights and license plate lights.
Turns on  
fog lights 
(if equipped).
Push up 
for right 
turn signal.
Push down for 
left turn signal.AUTO (if equipped): The vehicle’s 
lights are automatically on or off, 
depending on the level of outside light.
Push forward to change from low 
beam to high beam. Pull the lever 
back to center to return to low beam.
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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 high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF” 
position to stop 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, the parking 
brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
” 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 is dark 
outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
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Manual Climate Control System (if equipped)
1. Air Flow Control Dial The air flow control dial allows you to 
choose the direction of air flow. Rotate the 
dial for the desired air flow position.
 Defrost/Defog   
To clear the windshield and front door 
windows of fog or frost, rotate the air  
flow control dial to the defrost position, 
set the temperature control to the red 
position, and set the fan speed control  
to the fastest speed. 
2. Rear Window Defogger Button  Press the rear window defogger button  
to turn on the defogger. The defogger  
will automatically shut off after about 
15 minutes. If the window clears before 
that time, you can press the button again 
to turn it off. This button also turns the 
heated mirrors on and off, if equipped. 3. Fan Speed Control Dial 
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select 
one of four fan speeds.
4. Recirculated/Outside Air Button  Press the air inlet selection button to 
prevent outside air from being drawn 
into the passenger compartment. If the 
button is pushed in, press it again to draw 
outside air into the compartment. TO 
PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO 
NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED 
MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD  
OF TIME.
5. Temperature Control Dial  Rotate the temperature control dial from 
blue for cool, to red for warm.
6. Air Conditioning Button  Press the “A/C” button to activate the air 
conditioning. Press it again to turn off the 
air conditioning.
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Automatic Climate  
Control System 
(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls 
outlet air temperature, fan speed, 
air flow distribution, air inlet control, 
and air conditioner compressor 
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate. 
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial  Rotate the dial clockwise to 
increase the temperature or 
rotate the dial counterclockwise 
to decrease the temperature and 
maintain a comfortable climate 
within the driver and passenger 
compartment. The temperature is 
displayed digitally on the screen.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to 
prevent outside air from being drawn 
into the passenger compartment. 
Press the button again to allow 
outside air into the compartment. 
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD 
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE 
RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN 
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.  4. Fan Speed Control Knob 
Rotate the fan speed control 
knob to select one of seven 
different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Dial  Turn the “MODE” dial to select 
the desired air flow mode. The 
selected air flow mode – either 
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Air Conditioner Button  Press the “A/C” button to activate 
the air conditioning. Press it again 
to turn off the air conditioning.
7. Defroster Button  Press the button to defrost 
or dehumidify the windshield 
and front door windows.
8. Rear Window Defogger Button  Press the button to turn on the 
defogger. It will automatically shut off 
after about 15 minutes. If the window 
clears before that time, you can 
press the button again to turn it off. 
9.   Maximum Air Conditioner Button  
For quicker cooling, press 
the “MAX A/C” button.
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Located in the multi-function 
display; top center of dash
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)
Controls
Talk switch; please refer to 
the “Bluetooth audio” section 
in your Owner’s Manual.
Press the button to select  
the desired audio mode –  
FM, AM, SAT, CD, AUX, MEDIA. With any of the radio modes 
selected, press the left or 
right arrow button to skip 
through your presets. In CD 
mode, press the buttons to 
skip forward or back a track.
Push the switch 
up (+) to increase 
volume or down (–) 
to decrease volume.
USB Port
The USB port is located in the front of the center console. 
You can connect a portable music player to the USB 
port and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle 
speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located on the 
audio system repeatedly until the USB mode is selected.
Auxiliary Input Jack
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the 
front of the center console. You can connect a 
portable music player to the auxiliary jack and 
hear the music stored on it through the vehicle 
speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located on 
the audio system to select the auxiliary mode.
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