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a second time. nEmergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the trans-
mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can
disarm the system without using the transmitter.
To disarm the system:
1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door.
2. The alarm will sound.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from “LOCK” to
“ON” three (3) times within 5 seconds .
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more
than two seconds .
The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash.
To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM”
button.
Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deacti-
vated after approximately 30 seconds. Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not oper-
ate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and
unlocking the doors and panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for more than two seconds .
The security system indicator light will continue to flash 2 times per second indicating that the system is in the valet mode.
To exit valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/
DISARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator
will stop flashing. Passive arming
When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer,
arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the

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the transmitter. Tripped sensor identification
If an electronic chirp sounds four times and the turn signal lights flash
four times when you disarm the system, this indicates that the alarm
was triggered. The number of times the indicator light flashes indi-
cates what sensor caused the alarm condition.
To enter identification mode:
1. Open the driver ’s door and leave it open.
2. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” two times. ( “LOCK” “ON”
“LOCK” “ON” “LOCK”)
3. The indicator light will start flashing.
The indicator light provides the following indications. Flashing one time: Any door has been opened.
Flashing three times: The impact sensor in the system ’s unit has
been activated. This may indicate that your vehicle has been shocked
or tampered with by some outside force and/or unauthorized person.Flashing four times: The ignition switch has been turned on or the
battery has been disconnected. NOTE The battery must be reconnected before the indicator light will flash.
To exit this mode, close the door and turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

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Instruments and controls Ignition switch3-3
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Key reminder chime 3-5
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Ignition switch light 3-5
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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-6
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Meters and gauges 3-7
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Speedometer 3-7
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-7
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Tachometer 3-8
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Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 3-9
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Temperature gauge 3-9
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Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-11
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Charge warning light 3-12
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Oil pressure warning light 3-12
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light 3-13
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Brake system warning light 3-14
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Door ajar warning lights 3-15
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Switchback door indicator light 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel warning light 3-15
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Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system status indicator light (if equipped) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal indicator lights 3-16
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High beam indicator light 3-16
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Cargo lamp indicator light 3-16
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Clock 3-17
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Light control switch 3-17
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Daytime running light system 3-19
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Turn signal lever 3-19
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Illumination brightness control 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-21
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Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-22
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Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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avoided.
Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and
then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
The following lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles)
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunc-
tion of the corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. Seatbelt warning light and chime
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt
warning light will come on and the reminder chime will sound for about
six seconds to remind the driver to fasten the seatbelt.
The seatbelt warning light remains on for about six seconds and turns off
automatically after six seconds.
The seatbelt reminder chime will turn off when the driver ’s side seatbelt is
buckled or it will turn off automatically after six seconds. SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag
system warning light will come on for about six seconds and go out. This
shows the SRS frontal airbag and seatbelt pretensioners are in normaloperation.

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fully released. Brake fluid level warning
This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position and with the parking brake fully released.
If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with
the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch posi-
tioned in “ON”), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or
worn brake pads. Have your vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer
immediately.
Door ajar warning lights
The specific door ajar warning light comes on if any door is not fully closed.
Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. Switchback door indicator light
While the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the switchback door indi-
cator light comes on when the switchback door is open.
While the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, the switch-
back door indicator light flashes for about 20 seconds and goes offwhen the switchback door is open. Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty about 2.6 U.S. gal. (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp. gal.). It only operates when the igni-
tion switch is in “ON” position.
NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 3.7 U.S. gal. (14 liters, 3.1 Imp. gal.). Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles)
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive
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purposes. Security system status indicator light (if equipped)
This light is found at the bottom center of the combination meter panel. On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks to show the driver
the operational status of the security system. For detailed information, re-fer to the “Security system ” in Chapter 2.
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever. 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 the“ Replacing bulbs ” section in chapter 11.
High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode.This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated. Cargo lamp indicator light
CAUTION
Do not switch on the cargo lamp while driving to avoid distract- ing other drivers.
This indicator light shows that the cargo lamp comes on.

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Clock
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To set the time, turn the setting knob clockwise to advance and counter-
clockwise to retard the time.
Light control switch
WARNING
To prevent battery discharge resulting from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch oper-ates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. In any
other position, the vehicle ’s lights will be out.
If you park your vehicle on a roadside at night, use the hazardwarning flasher to alert the other drivers.

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The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever.
first position
Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights and license
plate light are on.
second position
Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights,
and license plate light are on. 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 indi-cator light “a ” on the instrument panel is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position. Headlight flasher CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.