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&Security indicator lightThis 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”F2-
24.
!Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Immediately after turning the push-
button ignition switch to the“OFF”position.
.Immediately after opening or closing
the driver’s door when all of the following
conditions are met.
–The push-button ignition switch is in
the“ON”or“ACC”position.
–The access key fob 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 lightcontinues blinking.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
.Approximately 60 seconds after turning
the ignition switch from the“ON”position to
the“ACC”or“LOCK”position.
.Immediately after pulling out the key.
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”F2-22.
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 switchhas 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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&SI-DRIVE indicator (if
equipped)1) Sport (S) mode
2) Intelligent (I) mode
3) Sport Sharp (S#) modeThis indicator shows the current SI-DRIVE
mode.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to“SI-
DRIVE”F7-28.
&Gear position indicator (MT
models)/Shift-up indicator
(STI)1) Shift-up indicator (STI)
2) Gear position indicatorThe gear position indicator shows the
position of the shift lever.
While driving, the shift-up indicator ap-
pears and informs the driver about the
upshift timing for fuel-efficient driving.
The shift-up indicator can be activated or
deactivated.
Refer to“Gear Position Indicator Setting
(MT models)”F3-43.
&Select lever/gear position in-
dicator (CVT models)1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Select lever/gear position indicatorThis indicator shows the position of the
select lever.
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
“Continuously variable transmission”F7-
23.
While the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is
selected, the select lever/gear position
indicator remains on and the upshift/
downshift indicators is off. However, while
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using the manual mode with the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode selected, the upshift/
downshift indicators will be on.&Turn signal indicator
lightsThese 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”F11-44.&High beam indicator
lightThis light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
the headlight flasher is operated.&High Beam Assist indi-
cator light (green) (if
equipped)This light illuminates when the High Beam
Assist function is activated. For details
about the High Beam Assist function, refer
to“High beam assist function (models with
the EyeSight system)”F3-65.
&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 indicatorThis indicator appears when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to“To set cruise control”F7-54.
If this light blinks, do not use the cruise
control. In addition, if it blinks frequently,
contact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
flashes at the same time. At this
time, avoid driving at high speed and
have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
&Cruise control set indi-
catorThis indicator appears when vehicle speed
has been set to use the cruise control
function. Refer to“To set cruise control”
F7-54.&Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (models with LED
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.&Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.&Headlight indicator
lightThis indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
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.when the light switch is turned to the
“
”or“
”position
.when the light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position and the headlights illumi-
nate automatically
&Driver’s control center differ-
ential auto indicator (STI)This indicator functions while the ignition
switch is“ON”. When it appears, it indi-
cates that the driver’s control center
differential is set to the auto mode. It
disappears when the driver’s control cen-
ter differential is set to the manual mode.
For details, refer to“Driver’sControl
Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)”
F7-18.!Driver’s control center dif-
ferential auto [+] indicator
(STI)
When the AUTO [+] mode is set, the AUTO
[+] indicator appears.
For details, refer to“Driver’s Control
Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)”
F7-18.
!Driver’s control center dif-
ferential auto [] indicator
(STI)When the AUTO [] mode is set, the AUTO
[] indicator appears.
For details, refer to“Driver’s Control
Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)”
F7-18.
&Driver’s control center differ-
ential indicator and warning
(STI)!IndicatorWhen you select the manual mode of the
driver’s control center differential, these
indicators will appear. They indicate the
initial limited slip differential (LSD) torque
that is currently selected for the center
differential.
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!Warning indicatorAll the indicators will flash when the
driver’s control center differential has a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer. For details, refer
to“Driver’s Control Center Differential (C.
DIFF/DCCD) (STI)”F7-18.
If a malfunction occurs in the vehicle (for
example, when the rear differential oil
becomes hot), all of the indicators may
disappear. In this case, the setting value
for the initial limited slip differential (LSD)
torque of the driver’s control center differ-
ential (C.DIFF/DCCD) will be cancelled.
However, it does not indicate a malfunction
of the C.DIFF/DCCD itself.
&REV indicator light (STI)This indicator light illuminates when the
engine speed reaches the level that was
previously set. This indicator light also
flashes when the tachometer needle en-
ters the red zone. For details, refer to“REV
indicator light and buzzer (STI)”F3-12.&Steering Responsive
Headlight warning indi-
cator/Steering Respon-
sive Headlight OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)This indicator appears when the Steering
Responsive Headlight is deactivated.
Also, the indicator flashes when a mal-
function occurs in the Steering Respon-
sive Headlight. Refer to“Steering Respon-
sive Headlight (SRH)”F3-69.&BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning indicator will be
shown on the combination meter display
(color LCD). When this indicator appears,
have your vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)The indicator appears when the BSD/
RCTA is deactivated. In this case the
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will be shown
on the combination meter display (color
LCD). For details, refer to“BSD/RCTA”
F7-57.&RAB warning
indicator (if equipped)This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to“Reverse Automatic Braking
System”F7-66.&RAB OFF indicator light
(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”F7-66.
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2. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without resetting.&How to get the source code
using the open sourceFree/Open Source Software Information
This product contains Free/Open Source
Software (FOSS).
The license information and/or the source
code of such FOSS can be found at the
following URL.
http://www.globaldenso.com/en/open-
source/ivi/subaru/
Light control switch
CAUTION
.Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
.Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the“ACC”
or“ON”position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights areturned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
NOTEThe light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
.when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off (models with“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
.when the key is not inserted into the
ignition switch (models without“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
When opening the driver’s door with
the headlights illuminated under such
conditions, the chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illuminated.
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&HeadlightsTo turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
”position
Headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are on.
“”position
Parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.“
”position: auto on/off headlights (if
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, headlights, parking lights, front
side marker lights, rear side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights are
automatically on or off depending on the
level of the ambient light.
“”position
The headlights are all off.
NOTEThe sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, you can change the
settings using the multi-function dis-
play (color LCD). For details, refer to
“Auto light sensor setting”F3-61.
!Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
(models with auto on/off headlights)
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
The ON/OFF setting of this function can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.!Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)
The welcome lighting function turns on
some exterior lights for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in dark places.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
.The light control switch is in the“AUTO”
position
.It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlights
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, some exterior lights will auto-
matically illuminate when unlocking the
doors by using the remote keyless entry
system.
The exterior lights will remain illuminated
for 30 seconds
*1and then turn off. How-
ever, if any of the following operations are
performed, the exterior lights will turn off.
.Locking the doors using the keyless
access function (if equipped) or the remote
keyless entry system
.Turning the light control switch to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.Turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
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When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, some exterior lights will remain
illuminated even when either of the follow-
ing operations is performed.
.Turning the push-button ignition switch
to the“OFF”status (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”)
.Pulling out the key from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
The exterior lights will turn off under any of
the following conditions.
.3 minutes have passed since the
exterior lights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
.30 seconds have passed since the door
was opened and closed.
*1
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The locking procedures using the key-
less access function (if equipped) or the
remote keyless entry system is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.*1: The setting for the period of time in which the
exterior lights remain on by the welcome lighting
function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
!Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights (if equipped)The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
&High/low beam change
(dimmer)To change from low beam to high beam,
push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high
beam indicator light“
”on the combina-
tion meter is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever
back to the center position.
!High beam assist function (models
with the EyeSight system)
NOTE.The high beam assist function uti-
lizes the stereo camera installed at the
position of the front map lights.
.For details on how to handle the
stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
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system.
The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa).
When all of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to high
beam.
.The vehicle speed increases to or
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
.There is no preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
.The forward area of the vehicle is dark.
.The road does not have a sharp curve.
When any of the following conditions is
met, the headlight will change to low beam.
.The vehicle speed decreases to or
below 10 mph (16 km/h).
.The forward area of the vehicle is
bright.
.There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
.The EyeSight system is malfunctioning
or is temporarily stopped.NOTEThe factory setting (default setting) for
this function is set as“operational”.
This setting can be changed to OFF
(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.
For more details, contact a SUBARUdealer.
!How to use the high beam assist
function
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
.The light control switch is in the“AUTO”
position and the low beam headlights are
on automatically.
.The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
High beam assist indicator (green)When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
on the combination meter will illuminate.
NOTEIf the high beam assist function is
malfunctioning or is temporarily
stopped, the headlight will be fixed at
low beam. For details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual supplement for the
EyeSight system.
!How to temporarily lower the
sensitivity of the high beam
assist function
You can lower the sensitivity of the high
beam assist function by performing the
following operations.
1. Before turning the ignition switch to the
“ON”position, set the light control switch to
the“AUTO”position and push the signal
lever forward (high beam position).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position and within approximately 15 sec-
onds, press the“
”(following distance
setting) switch more than 10 times con-
secutively.
When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the high beam
assist indicator light“
”on the combina-
tion meter will flash.
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NOTE.You cannot lower the sensitivity of
the high beam assist function in the
following conditions.
–Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control is in operation
–The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated
.The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function returns to normal level
the next time the ignition switch is
turned to the“LOCK”/“OFF”position
and the engine is restarted.
!How to change the headlight
mode manually
Change to the low beam:
Return the turn signal lever to the center
position to turn off the high beam assist
function. Then the high beam assist
indicator will turn off.
Change to the high beam:
Turn the light control switch to the“
”
position to change the headlight mode to
the high beam.
At this time, the high beam assist function
will turn off, the high beam assist indicator
will turn off and the high beam indicator
light will turn on.
NOTEAfter manually selecting the high beam
mode:
.If you want to turn on the high beam
assist function, return the light control
switch to the“AUTO”position.
.Turn the light control switch to the
“
”position to turn on the instrument
panel illumination, parking lights, front
side marker lights, rear side marker
lights, tail lights and license plate
lights.
!Tips for the high beam assist
function
.The high beam assist function recog-
nizes the condition surrounding the vehicle
based on the brightness of illumination
ahead of your vehicle, etc. Therefore, the
headlight mode may switch in some
situations that do not match to the driver’s
sense.
.A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be
detected.
.Under the following situations, the high
beam assist function may not work prop-
erly. As a result, the glare of the high beam
may disturb the oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead. Also, the low beam mode
may continue although there are no
oncoming vehicles and vehicles ahead.In the such cases, change the headlight
mode manually.
–In bad weather (fog, snow, sand
storm, heavy rain, etc.)
–When the windshield glass is dirty,
fogged, cracked or damaged
–Whenthestereocameraisde-
formed or the stereo camera lenses
are dirty
–If there are lights similar to the
headlights or the tail lights in the
surrounding area
–When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead is driven without its head-
lights and tail lights on
–If the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead are dirty or discolored, or if the
light beams are not aimed correctly
–When a rapid change of brightness
continues while driving
–When driving on a road with many
ups and downs, uneven surfaces or
curves
–When there are some objects that
reflect light strongly, such as a road
sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead
–When the rear part of the vehicle
ahead, such as a container, reflects
light strongly
–When the headlights of your vehicle
are damaged or dirty
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