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&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-14Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light3-14SRS airbag system
warning light3-15
/
Front passenger’s
frontal airbag ON in-
dicator3-16
/
Front passenger’s
frontal airbag OFF in-
dicator3-16CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Mal-
function indicator light3-16Charge warning light 3-17Oil pressure warning
light3-17Engine oil level warn-
ing indicator (except
STI)3-17AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)3-18Mark Name Page
Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (STI)3-18ABS warning light 3-20Brake system warning
light3-21Electronic parking
brake indicator light
(models with electro-
nic parking brake
system)3-23
/
Door open warning
light3-25AWD warning light
(if equipped)3-25Power steering warn-
ing light (except STI)3-25Hill start assist warn-
ing light/Hill start as-
sist OFF indicator light
(models without elec-
tronic parking brake
system)3-24Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light (models
with electronic park-
ing brake system)3-24Mark Name Page
Auto Vehicle Hold op-
eration indicator light
(models with electro-
nic parking brake
system)3-24Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation in-
dicator light3-26Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light3-27Turn signal indicator
lights3-35LED headlight warn-
ing light (if equipped)3-25High beam indicator
light3-35High beam assist in-
dicator (green)3-35High beam assist
warning indicator
(yellow)3-35Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (if equipped)3-35Front fog light indica-
tor light (if equipped)3-35
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Ignition switch.........................................................3-4
Conventional type ignition switch........................... 3-5
Push-button ignition switch.................................... 3-6
Hazard warning flasher..........................................3-8
Meters and gauges.................................................3-8
Combination meter illumination.............................. 3-8
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle
movement upon turning on the ignition switch..... 3-9
Speedometer......................................................... 3-9
Odometer............................................................... 3-9
Double trip meter................................................... 3-9
Tachometer...........................................................3-10
Fuel gauge............................................................3-10
Temperature gauge............................................... 3-11
ECO gauge...........................................................3-12
REV indicator light andbuzzer (STI)...................3-12
Warning and indicatorlights................................3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime..........................3-14
SRS airbag system warning light...........................3-15
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators...........................................................3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light.....................................................3-16
Charge warning light.............................................3-17
Oil pressure warning light.....................................3-17
Engine low oil level warning indicator
(except STI)........................................................3-17
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator............3-18
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models)..............3-18
Rear differential oil temperature warning light
(STI)...................................................................3-18Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)............................................3-19
ABS warning light.................................................3-20
Brake system warning light...................................3-21
Electronic parking brake indicator light (models
with electronic parking brake system)................3-23
Low fuel warning light..........................................3-24
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF
indicator light (models without electronic
parking brake system).......................................3-24
Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light (models with
electronic parking brake system).......................3-24
Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light
(models with electronic parking brake system) ... 3-24
Door open warning light.......................................3-25
All-Wheel Drive warning light (if equipped) ............3-25
Power steering warning light (except STI) .............3-25
LED headlight warning light (if equipped)..............3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle
Dynamics Control operation indicator light........3-26
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light/Traction mode indicator light......................3-27
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the
keyless access with push-button start system
(if equipped)......................................................3-28
Security indicator light..........................................3-33
SI-DRIVE indicator (if equipped)............................3-34
Gear position indicator (MT models)/Shift-up
indicator (STI)....................................................3-34
Select lever/gear position indicator
(CVT models).....................................................
3-34
Turn signal indicator lights...................................3-35
High beam indicator light......................................3-35
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NOTEEven if the REV alarm system is not set,
the REV indicator light will flash when-
ever the engine speed enters the red
zone of the tachometer.
To change the REV indicator settings,
perform the procedures described in
“REV settings (STI)”F3-43.
Warning and indicator lightsSeveral of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when you initially turn the igni-
tion switch to the“ON”position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the“ON”position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and then turn off after several
seconds or after the engine has started.: Seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the seat-
belt.): Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.): SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator light
: Charge warning light: Oil pressure warning light: REV indicator light (STI): AT OIL TEMP warning light
(CVT models): Rear differential oil temperature warn-
ing light (STI): Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)/
: ABS warning light
/
: Brake system warning light: Electronic parking brake indicator
light (models with the electronic
parking brake system)
: Low fuel warning light: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start
assist OFF indicator light (models
without electronic parking brake sys-
tem): Door open warning light: AWD warning light (if equipped): Power steering warning light (except
STI)
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NOTEThis light also illuminates when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.
If you have recently refueled your vehicle,
the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light illuminating
could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.
Remove the cap and retighten it until it
clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with
the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap
will not make the CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/malfunction indicator light turn off
immediately. It may take several driving
trips. If the light does not turn off, take your
vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer
immediately.
!If the light is blinking
If the light is blinking while driving, an
engine misfire condition has been de-
tected which may damage the emission
control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emis-
sion control system, you should do the
following.
.Reduce vehicle speed.
.Avoid hard acceleration.
.Avoid steep uphill grades.
.Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-
ble.The CHECK ENGINE warning light may
stop blinking and illuminate steadily after
several driving trips. You should have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
SUBARU dealer immediately.
&Charge warning lightIf this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken or if the belt is in good
condition but the light remains illuminated,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.&Oil pressure warning
lightIf this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the engine oil
pressure is low and the lubricating system
is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the engine oil level. If the oil level is
low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is
at the proper level but the light remainsilluminated, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer immediately.
For details about checking the engine oil
level or adding the engine oil, refer to
“Engine oil”F11-13.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light on. This
may cause serious engine damage.&Engine low oil level
warning indicator
(except STI)This indicator appears when the engine oil
level decreases to the lower limit.
If the engine low oil level warning indicator
appears while driving, park the vehicle in a
safe and level location, and then check the
engine oil level. When the engine oil level
is not within the normal range, refill with
engine oil. Refer to“Engine oil”F11-13.
If the warning indicator does not disappear
after refilling the engine oil, or the warning
indicator appears even though the engine
oil level is within the normal range, have
the vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer.
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market and vehicle specifications.Multi-function display
1) Clock
2) Climate control (displayed only when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”position)
3) Outside temperature
4) Information screen
NOTEThe outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.&Welcome screenWhen the driver’s door is closed, the
welcome screen will appear for a short
time.NOTE.The welcome screen will disappear
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position while the welcome
screen is displayed.
.You can set the welcome screen to
on or off. For details, refer to“Bypass
screen setting”F3-58.
.For a certain period of time after the
welcome screen has once appeared, it
may not appear again even when the
driver’s door is closed again. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
&Self-check screenWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position, the vehicle self-check will
be performed. The screens corresponding
to the following items will appear one after
another for several seconds each.1) Inspection and maintenance: Checks the
interval of inspection and maintenance.
2) Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine
oil replacement.
3) Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter
replacement.
4) Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.When the checks are performed, the color
of the icon corresponding to the checked
item will turn as follows:
.If the checked item has no notifications,
it turns green.
.If the checked item has any mainte-
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Top menu Menu option Description Page
Mainte-
nanceMaintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-59
Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-59
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-59
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-59
On/OffTurn on or off the self-check screen that is activated
when the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position.On or Off 3-59
Clear All Settings Clear all items to the factory default settings. Yes or No 3-60
Go Back Return to the top menu.—
Driving
HistorySet Register and overwrite the driving record. 3-60
Go Back Return to the top menu.—
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Ventilator control....................................................4-2
Center and side ventilators.................................... 4-2
Climate control panel.............................................4-3
Type A ................................................................... 4-3
Type B ................................................................... 4-4
Automatic climate controloperation..................... 4-5
Sensors................................................................. 4-5
Manual climate controloperation..........................4-6
Airflow mode selection........................................... 4-6
Temperature control............................................... 4-7
Fan speed control.................................................. 4-8
Air conditioner control........................................... 4-8
Air inlet selection................................................... 4-8
Defrosting................................................................4-9Operating tips for heater andair conditioner...... 4-9
Cleaning ventilation grille.......................................4-9
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ......4-9
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit..................................................................4-9
Checking air conditioning system before summer
season................................................................4-9
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and
low temperature weather conditions...................4-10
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine
is heavily loaded................................................4-10
Refrigerant for your climate control system..........4-10
Air filtration system..............................................4-10
Replacing a cabin air filter.................................... 4-11
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DefrostingPerform either of the following operations
to defrost or to dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
.Select the“
”mode by pressing the
defroster button (both types A and B)
.Select the“”mode by turning the
airflow mode selection dial (type A)
.Select the“”mode by pressing the
airflow mode selection button (type B)
NOTEWhen the“
”or“
”mode is se-
lected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless of
the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode. After defrosting the
windshield by pressing the defroster
button“
”, pressing the button again
returns the system to the setting that
had been selected before the defroster
was activated.
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner&Cleaning ventilation grille1) Front ventilation inlet grilleAlways keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.
&Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlightAfter parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of the
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
ciency.&Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuitOperate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.&Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
sonCheck the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.
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CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cool-
ing fan and belts of the engine may
result in a malfunction. Check that
no small animal enters the engine
compartment and under the vehicle
before starting the engine.NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting and stopping the en-
gine&General precautions when
starting/stopping engine
WARNING
.Never start the engine from out-
side the vehicle. It may result in
an accident.
.Do not start the engine near dry
foliage, paper, or other flammable
substances. The exhaust pipe
and exhaust emissions can cre-
ate a fire hazard at high tempera-
tures.
.Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may
result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
CAUTION
.Do not stop the engine while
driving. Otherwise, the catalyst
may overheat and burn.
.When starting the engine, be sureto sit in the driver’s seat (except
when using the remote engine
start system).
NOTE.Avoid rapid acceleration immedi-
ately after the engine has started. In
addition, always avoid rapid racing.
.Until the engine is warmed up suffi-
ciently, the engine speed is maintained
high. The engine speed will gradually
drop as the engine warms up.
.On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel used and the driving condition
(repeated short trips when the engine
is not warmed up sufficiently). In such
cases, it is recommended to switch to a
different brand of fuel.
.On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly such
as a rapid start-up and a rapid accel-
eration. This is not a malfunction.
.The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.
.It may be difficult to start the engine
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This diffi-
culty is caused by the electronically
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conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, how-
ever, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure to
reduce your speed and maintain an ample
distance from other vehicles.
.Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire
placard, which is located under the door
latch on the driver’s side.
.Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the follow-
ing items than that specified in the“War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
–Engine oil
–Brake fluid
–Rear differential gear oil
–Manual transmission oil (MT mod-
els)
–Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)
–Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)
.There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to“Towing”
F9-21.
Driving precautionWater entering the engine air intake or the
exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to
drive through rushing water; regardless of
its depth, it can wash away the ground
from under your tires, resulting in possible
loss of traction and even vehicle rollover.
Winter driving&Operation during cold weath-
erCarry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-
peratures reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen, use
hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.
Driving tips/Driving precaution
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