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Dual Zone 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. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings can
be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3. SYNC Button Press the button to synchronize both
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperatures using the driver’s side
temperature control.
Operation in Manual Mode
4. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again to
turn off the air conditioning.
5. MAX Air Conditioner Button For quicker cooling, press the MAX
A/C button. 6.
Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected
air flow mode – either ventilation,
bi-level, heat, heat-defrost or
defrost – is shown on the display.
7. Fan Speed Control Buttons
Press the fan speed control buttons
to select the desired fan speed.
8. 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.
9. Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
10. 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.
Controls
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Controls
Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.
1. Trunk lid opener switch
2. Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
3. Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch
(if equipped)
4. Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (if equipped)
5. Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch (if equipped)
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Controls
Cruise Control
Increase Speed
Push up the “RES/SET” switch to
the “RES” side; hold until your vehicle
reaches the desired speed and
release. To increase speed using the
accelerator pedal, press the pedal
until you reach the desired speed.
Push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side to set the speed.Decrease Speed
Push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side; hold until your vehicle
slows to the desired speed and release.
To decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release
cruise control temporarily. When the
speed decreases to the desired speed,
push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side to set the speed.To activate the cruise control,
press the “
” button.
The indicator light on the
instrument panel will turn on.
To deactivate cruise control,
press the “
” button again.
Press the accelerator pedal until your
vehicle reaches the desired speed. Push
the switch to the “SET” side and release.
Ease off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the desired speed. To cancel the cruise control,
push the brake pedal or press
the “CANCEL” button. If you
have a manual transmission, you
can push in the clutch pedal.
To resume your speed after
canceling, push the switch
to the “RES” side.
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Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, push the brake pedal and pull up the parking
brake switch. The brake system warning light on
the instrument panel and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch will illuminate.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your
seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator
pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the brake pedal is pushed in, push down the parking
brake switch.
Hill Holder™ Function
To activate, press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate,
press the Hill Holder switch again. When the Hill
Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be
automatically applied when stopped on an uphill or
downhill slope with the brake pedal pushed down.
The brake system warning light on the instrument
panel and the indicator light on the parking brake
switch will illuminate.
While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode,
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The 5-speed automatic transmission or the Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) gives you ultimate control with two different driving modes: Normal Mode
and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in Normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “\
D” and the
transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the\
manual gate
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change in\
to Manual
Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches. The shift position indicator
shows the selected gear position.
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Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the
bucket from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack
handle is stowed on the back of the floor cover of the trunk.
Emergency Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes engine power to all\
four
wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck
is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2018 Subaru vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Lim\
ited
Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been \
affixed to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of
any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by
the manufacturer.
*See your Retailer for details.
Safety/In Case of Emergency
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Fuel
For both the 2.5 liter 4-cyl. engine and the 3.6 liter 6-cyl. engine, us\
e regular unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more
detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
be tightened until a
click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
The fuel fill lid release is located on the floor to the left of the
driver’s seat. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever
up and release.
Additional Information
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Engine Oil
Use only the following oils:
• API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING.”
• Or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification \
mark
(Starburst mark).
- 2.5 liter 4-cyl. DOHC models use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval
6,000 miles under normal driving conditions. No requirement at the
first 3,000 miles.
- 3.6 liter 6-cyl. models use 5W-30, replacement interval 6,000 miles under
normal driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
Engine Oil Capacity
• 2.5 liter 4-cyl. models: 5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt)
• 3.6 liter 6-cyl. models: 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
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Steering Wheel & Instrument Panel
Master and Valet Keys, Keyless Access System* operation,
Push Button Start* and Remote Start*
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Adjustments and Paddle Shift operation*
Steering Wheel Controls
Headlights, DRL, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights, Interior Lights,
Fog Lights*, Autolights* and Welcome / Goodbye Lighting*
Front & Rear* Wiper and Washer Controls
Gauges, Warning Lights, Multi Function Display*, Information Display settings
and Parking Brake operation
Safety, Comfort & Convenience
All Wheel Drive System, Emergency towing of AWD,
VDC, X-MODE®* and Hill Holder* operation
Rear Vision Camera
All Weather Package operation - Heated Seats,
Exterior Mirrors & Windshield Wiper De-icer
Review operation of climate control system
Power windows, locks, exterior mirrors, seat including Memory Function*
and Power Moonroof* operation
Hood Release and fluid reservoir locations
Fuel Filler Door, Trunk Release, Rear Gate operation
and location of Spare Tire*, Jack & Tools
STARLINK Audio System, Bluetooth & Safety / Security
Bluetooth - Pair owner’s phone(s) & show operation
(Download SUBARU STARLINK and MySubaru Apps*)
STARLINK Audio and Navigation* system controls
Driver Assist Technologies
EyeSight™ System*
Reverse Automatic Braking System*
Blind Spot Detection*, Lane Change Assist* and Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
High Beam Assist*, Steering Responsive Foglights* and
Steering Responsive Headlights*
*If Applicable
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