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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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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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&Daytime running light system
WARNING
When the daytime running lights are
illuminated, the tail lights do not
illuminate. When it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to the
“
”position to illuminate the head-
lights and tail lights. This will im-
prove visibility and allow other dri-
vers to see your vehicle more easily.
The daytime running lights will automati-
cally illuminate when the following condi-
tions are fulfilled.
.The engine is running.
.The parking brake is fully released.
.The light control switch is in the“AUTO”
(if equipped),“
”or off position.
.For CVT models, the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.
NOTEWhen the light switch is in the“
”
position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, front side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are also illumi-
nated.
Steering Responsive Head-
light (SRH) (if equipped)1) The target area of illumination when SRH
is activated
2) The target area of illumination when SRH
is not activatedSRH is a function that automatically moves
the headlight beam to the left or right in
accordance with the steering angle and
vehicle speed. This function helps to
improve the visibility at night by illuminat-
ing the road ahead at corners and inter-
sections.NOTESRH only activates when the vehicle is
traveling forward at the speed of ap-
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and over.
&To turn on/off the SRHOperate the combination meter display
(color LCD) to turn on/off the SRH. For
details, refer to“SRH”F3-43.SRH OFF indicatorThe SRH OFF indicator on the combina-
tion meter turns off when SRH is turned on.
The SRH OFF indicator on the combina-
tion meter illuminates when SRH is turned
off.
If SRH is malfunctioning, a message
appears on the warning screen when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”position. It
indicates that SRH has been deactivated.
Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.
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Fog light switch (if equipped)1) Headlight switch
2) Fog light switchThe front fog lights will turn on when the
fog light switch is placed in the“
”position
while the headlights are on (e.g., the
headlight switch is in the“
”position.)
To turn off the front fog lights, turn the
switch back down to the“”position.
Front fog light indicator lightThe indicator light on the combination
meter will illuminate when the front fog
lights are illuminated.
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the wind-
shield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the washer con-
tinuously for more than 10 sec-
onds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.
.Do not operate the wipers when
the windshield is dry. This may
scratch the glass, damage the
blade rubbers and might cause
the wiper motor to fail. Before
operating the wiper on a dry
windshield, always use the wind-
shield washer.
.In freezing weather, be sure that
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NOTEThe windshield washer fluid warning
indicator appears when the washer
fluid level in the tank has dropped to
the lower limit. If the warning indicator
appears, refill the tank with fluid. For
the refilling procedure, refer to“Wind-
shield washer fluid”F11-38.
MirrorsAlways check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.&Inside mirror1) Normal position
2) Anti-glare positionPush the tab on the mirror for normal use.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the anti-
glare position.
&Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass (if equipped)1) Display
2) SwitchDuring nighttime driving, the auto-dimming
feature senses distracting glare from
vehicle headlights behind you and auto-
matically dims to eliminate the glare and
preserve your vision.
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served, there are no stored diagnostic
trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness
monitors are all complete.
.A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if
the“CHECK ENGINE”warning light is not
properly operating (light is illuminated or is
not working due to faulty LED [Light
Emitting Diode]) or there is one or more
diagnostic trouble codes stored in the
vehicle’s computer.
.A state emission inspection may reject
(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of
OBDII system readiness monitors“NOT
READY”is greater than one. If the
vehicle’s battery has been recently re-
placed or disconnected, the OBDII system
inspection may indicate that the vehicle is
not ready for the emission test. Under this
condition, the vehicle driver should be
instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a
few days to reset the readiness monitors
and return for an emission re-inspection.
.Owners of rejected or failing vehicles
should contact their SUBARU Dealer for
service.
Some states still use dynamometers in
their emission inspection program. A
dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like
testing device that allows your vehicle’s
wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in
one place. Prior to your vehicle being puton a dynamometer, tell your emission
inspector not to place your SUBARU
AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-
ometer.Otherwise, serious transmis-
sion damage will result.
The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel
dynamometers in their emission testing
program have EXEMPTED SUBARU
AWD vehicles from the portion of the
testing program that involves a two-wheel
dynamometer. There are some states that
use four-wheel dynamometers in their
testing program. When properly used, this
equipment should not damage a SUBARU
AWD vehicle.
Under no circumstances should the rear
wheels be jacked off the ground, nor
should the driveshaft be disconnected in
an attempt to bypass AWD for state
emission testing. An AWD vehicles must
be tested using an AWD dynamometer
with all 4 wheels driven and loaded.
Preparing to driveYou should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks, and check that no small animal is
under the vehicle.
4. Check that no small animal enters the
engine compartment.
5. Check that the hood and trunk lid are
fully closed.
6. Check the adjustment of the seat.
7. Check the adjustment of the inside and
outside mirrors.
8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
9. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the“ON”position.
10. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
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