SUBARU LEGACY 2017 6.G Owners Manual

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
. When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE
. Even when the access key is within
the operating ranges inside the vehicle,
the access key warning for engine start
may be provided depending on the
status of the access key and the
environmental conditions.
. When the access key is taken out of
the vehicle through an open window,
the access key takeout warning or
passenger access key takeout warning
will not be provided. !
List of warnings
CAUTION
When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing indicator does not appear, take
the appropriate action.
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Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Operation indicator
on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Ding,
ding ...
(intermittent) —— The driver
’s door is opened while the push-
button ignition switch is “ACC ”and the select
lever is in the “P ”position. Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“
OFF” , or close the driver ’s door.
*When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch
the push-button ignition switch to “OFF ”.
The push-button ignition switch is switched
to “OFF ”while the driver ’s door is open. Close the driver
’s door.
Ding Short beep
(2 seconds) —Lockout warning:
An attempt is made to lock all doors while
the access key is left inside the vehicle. Take out the access key from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
*The doors cannot be locked while the
access key is inside the vehicle.
*A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors
will be unlocked.
— Short beep
(2 seconds) —Access key lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the
push-button ignition switch is
“OFF ”and the
access key is inside the vehicle. Take out the access key from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
*If the access key is inside the vehicle, the
doors cannot be locked.
— Beep, beep,
beep, beep,
beep
(5 times) —Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the
ignition switch is in the
“OFF ”position and
one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened. Close the doors securely and lock them.
*If one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened, the doors cannot be locked.
Ding Long beep (60
seconds max.)
—Power warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while you
are
carrying the access key, the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than
“ OFF ”and the select lever is in the “P ”
position. Return the access key inside the vehicle, or
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“
OFF” .
*If the push-button ignition switch is not
switched to “OFF ”, the doors cannot be
locked.
Ding,
ding ...
(7 seconds) ——
Access key warning:
The vehicle is driven while the access key is
not inside the vehicle. Carry the access key, and drive the vehicle.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Operation indicator
on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Ding —— Access key warning for engine start:
The push-button ignition switch is pressed
while the access key is not inside the
vehicle. Carry the access key, and press the push-
button ignition switch.
Ding Beep, beep,
beep (3 times) —Access key takeout warning:
The driver exits the vehicle with the access
key and closes the driver
’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than “OFF ”and the select lever is in
the “P ”position. Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“
OFF” , and get out of the vehicle.
Ding Beep, beep,
beep (3 times) —Passenger access key takeout warning:
A fellow passenger exits the vehicle with the
access key and closes a door other than the
driver
’s door while the push-button ignition
switch is in a position other than “OFF ”. Return the access key to inside the vehicle,
or switch the push-button ignition switch to
“
OFF” .
Long beep
(continuous) Long beep
(continuous) —Access key takeout without
“P ” position
warning:
The driver exits the vehicle with the access
key and closes the driver ’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than “OFF ”and the select lever is in a
position other than the “P ”position. Shift the select lever to the
“P ”position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“ OFF” and exit the vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous) —— Select lever position warning:
.
Case

1: The engine is turned off by
pressing the push-button ignition switch
while the select lever is in a position
other than the “P ”position.
. Case 2: The driver ’s door is opened
while the push-button ignition switch is in
a position other than “OFF ”and the
select lever is in a position other than the
“ P ”position. .
Case 1: Start the engine, shift the
select lever to the “P ”position, switch the
push-button ignition switch to “OFF ”and
exit the vehicle.
. Case 2: Shift the select lever to the
“ P ”position, switch the push-button
ignition switch to “OFF ”and exit the
vehicle.
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Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Operation indicator
on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Ding —— The battery of the access key is low. Replace the battery of the access key.
Ding —Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.) Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure is performed, but
the steering is still locked. While turning the steering wheel right and left
lightly, depress the brake pedal and press
the push-button ignition switch.
Ding —Flashes in orange System malfunction warning:
A malfunction is detected in the power
system or steering lock. Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and
have the vehicle inspected.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&Security indicator light
This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
!Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to “Alarm system”F 2-
28.
! Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
. Immediately after the push-button igni-
tion switch is turned to the “OFF”position.
. Immediately after the driver ’s door is
opened or closed when all of the following
conditions are met.
–The push-button ignition switch is in
the “ON ”or “ACC ”position.
– The access key is outside the
vehicle.
– The engine is not running.
– In the event that an unauthorized
key is used (for example, the key is
unregistered or the ID code does not
match), the power is not switched to
“ON ”and the security indicator light continues blinking.
For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”:
. Approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the “ON ”
position to the “ACC”or “LOCK ”position.
. Immediately after the key is pulled out.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to “Immobilizer”F 2-4.
NOTE
. The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
– while the engine is running
– the push-button ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON ”or
“ ACC” position and the driver ’s
door has not been opened or closed
Models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”:
– while the engine is running
– for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the “ON ”position to the
“ ACC ”or “LOCK ”position
– when the ignition switch is in the
“ ON ”position.
. Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.
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&Select lever/gear position in-
dicator
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
For CVT models, the select lever position
is displayed on the indicator.
For MT models, the current gear selection
is displayed on the indicator.
! Upshift/downshift indicator (CVT
models)
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. Refer to
“Selection of manual mode ”F 7-29. !
Gear position indicator setting (MT
models)
The gear position indicator light can be
activated or deactivated. For details about
the setting procedure, refer to “Gear
Position Indicator Settings (MT models) ”
F 3-44.
&Turn signal indicator
lights
These lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to “Replacing bulbs ”F 11-40.
&High beam indicator
light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
operating the headlight flasher.
&High beam assist indi-
cator (green) (if
equipped)
This indicator appears when the high
beam assist function is activated. For
details about the high beam assist func- tion, refer to
“High beam assist function ”
F 3-49.
&High beam assist
warning indicator
(yellow) (if equipped)
This warning indicator appears when the
high beam assist function malfunctions.
When this warning indicator appears,
have your vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
&Cruise control indica-
tor
This indicator appears when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to “To set cruise control ”F 7-50.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
flashes at the same time. At this
time, do not drive at high speed and
have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&Cruise control set in-
dicator
This indicator appears when vehicle
speed has been set to use the cruise
control function.
&Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (models with HID
headlights)
This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off approximately 3 seconds after
turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position, have your vehicle inspected at
your SUBARU dealer.
&Headlight indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
. when the light switch is turned to the
“
” or “”position
. when the light switch is in the “AUTO”
position and the headlights illuminate
automatically
&Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.
&X-mode indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator appears while the X-mode is
activated. It will disappear when the X-
mode is deactivated.
&Hill descent control
indicator (if equipped)
This indicator appears while the hill
descent control function is in standby. It
will flash while the hill descent control
function is operating. It will disappear
when the hill descent control function is
not available.
&Steering responsive
fog lights OFF indicator
(models with EyeSight
system)
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deacti-
vated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
For details about the steering responsive fog lights system, refer to
“Steering
responsive fog lights system (models with
EyeSight system) ”F 3-56.
&BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)
This warning indicator appears on the
multi information display when the BSD
(Blind Spot Detection) or RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert) is not functioning for
any reason. For further details, refer to
“BSD/RCTA warning indicator ”F 7-59. If
this indicator remains displayed, have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)
This indicator appears on the multi in-
formation display when the BSD/RCTA
OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert). For details, refer
to “BSD/RCTA OFF switch ”F 7-60.
&Icy road surface warn-
ing indicator
When the outside temperature is 37 8F
(3 8C) or less, the icy road surface warning
indicator will illuminate to inform the driver
that the road surface may be frozen.
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NOTE
.The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature in the area
around the sensor. Therefore, the tem-
perature indication may differ from the
actual outside air temperature.
. The icy road surface warning indi-
cator should be treated only as a guide.
Be sure to check the condition of the
road surface before driving.
. Once the icy road surface warning
indicator appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has
increased to 41 8F(5 8C) or higher.
&RAB warning
indicator (if equipped)
This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-63.
&RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the Re-
verse Automatic Braking System is turned
OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking System is suspended temporarily.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System ”F 7-63.
&Sonar audible alarm
OFF indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the sonar
audible alarm is turned OFF. For the
setting procedure, refer to “Sonar Audible
Alarm” F3-45.
Information display
1) Clock
2) Climate control mode indicators
3) Outside temperature indicator
With the ignition switch in the “ON ”
position, the following items are shown
on the information display.
. Clock
. Climate control mode indicators
. Outside temperature indicator
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Instruments and controls/Information display
&Clock
NOTE
Your SUBARU dealer can change the
settings of activating/deactivating the
automatic adjustment of the clock by
the GPS (Global Positioning System)
(for models with the genuine SUBARU
navigation system). While the auto-
matic adjustment is activated, you
cannot adjust the time shown on the
clock manually. If you press the “+ ”
button or “-” button, the “--- ”indication
will be displayed to inform you that you
cannot adjust it manually. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
The clock shows the time while the
ignition switch is in the “ACC”or “ON ”
position.
To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the “+”button or the “− ” button. If
you press the “+”button, the indicated
time will change in one-minute incre-
ments. If you press the “−”button, the
indicated time will change in one-minute
decrements. If you keep the button
pressed, the rate at which the indicated
time changes will speed up.
The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour
clock displays. Perform the following
procedure to switch the display format.
1. Place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK”/ “OFF”position.
2. Press and hold the “−”button that is located near the clock display for approxi-
mately 5 seconds. The clock display will
then start to flash.
3. While the clock display is flashing,
press and hold the
“+”button for approxi-
mately 2 seconds. The clock format will
then change.
4. The clock display will continue to flash
for approximately 3 seconds to inform you
that the clock display has been changed.
If you want to change the clock display
again, press and hold the “+”button for
approximately 2 seconds while the clock
display is flashing.
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&Climate control mode indica-
tors
Models with manual climate control sys-
tem
1) Maximum air conditioner ON indicator
2) Air conditioner ON indicator
3) Airflow mode indicator
4) Air inlet selection ON indicator
Models with automatic climate control
system
1) Set temperature indicator (driver ’s side)
2) Set temperature indicator (front passen- ger’s side)
3) Maximum air conditioner ON indicator
4) Air conditioner ON indicator
5) FULL AUTO indicator
6) Airflow mode indicator
7) Fan speed indicator
& Outside temperature indica-
tor
1) U.S. spec. models
2) Except U.S. spec. models
The outside temperature indicator shows
the outside temperature in a range from
−22 to 122 8F( −30 to 50 8C).
The indicator can give a false reading
under any of the following conditions:
. When there is too much sun.
. During idling; while running at low
speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine
is restarted immediately following a shut-
down.
. When the actual outside temperature
falls outside the specified indicator range.
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