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This places the latch in the locked position.
3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle,
in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is re-
leased.
If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the latch, then
close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movements of the release handle feel re-
stricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the
handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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Rear gate (Station wagon)
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole
and turn it clockwise. To lock the rear gate, insert the
key in the keyhole and turn it counterclockwise. If your
vehicle is equipped with power door locking switches,
the rear gate can also be locked and unlocked through
use of the power door locking switches. Refer to “Pow-
er door locking switches” section in this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up. Then, hold the rear gate and raise it as high as it willgo.
To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down
on the recessed grip.
y
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate
closed while driving.y Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while
holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing
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the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip
from inside the cargo space. There is a danger
of your hand being caught and injured.
Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane
tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays
while loading or unloading cargo. That could
cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may
result in their inability to hold the rear gate
open.
Moonroof (if equipped)
Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any
objects protrude from the moonroof. A person
could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops
suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is in-
volved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury caused by en-
trapment, you must do the followings. y
Before closing the moonroof, make sure that
no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects
will be accidentally caught in the moonroof. y Before leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child to remain in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure
could result in injury to a child operating the
moonroof.
y Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof.
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or extremely cold conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.
„ Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan)
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
1) Open/Close switch
2) Tilt switch
T To raise or lower the moonroof
The tilting function will only operate when the moon-
roof is fully closed. Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the
moonroof.
Push the front side of the “Tilt” switch to lower the
moonroof.
Release the switch after the moonroof has been
raised or has been lowered completely. Pushing the
switch continuously may cause damage to the moon- roof. T
To open or close the moonroof
Push the “Open/Close” switch rearward to open the
moonroof. The sun shade will be also opened together
with the moonroof. Push the “Open/Close” switch forward to close the
moonroof. The moonroof will stop halfway if you con-
tinue to press on the switch.
Release the switch once and push it again to close the
moonroof completely.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away
water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre-
vent water drops from falling into the passenger com- partment.
NOTE
If the moonroof cannot be closed through the
switch operation because of system failure, it can
be closed manually using a hex-headed wrench.
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For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the
moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case
of emergency”. T
Sun shade
The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by
hand while the moonroof is closed.
If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves
back. „
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon)
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The front moonroof has a tilting function and the rear
moonroof has a sliding function.
Both moonroofs operate only when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
1) Open
2) Close
To open the moonroof(s)
1. Open the front sunshade.
2. Continually push the rear side (OPEN) of the
switch, and the front moonroof will tilt up and stop au-tomatically.
3. If you want to open the rear moonroof as well, re-
lease the switch once and then push the rear side of the switch continuously.
The rear moonroof will begin to slide open together
with the rear sunshade, then stop automatically at 7.9
in (20 cm) in a partially open position.
4. To fully open it, release the switch once, then push
the rear side of the switch again and keep it depressed
until the full open position is reached.
To close the moonroof(s)
1. Push the front side (CLOSE) of the switch. The rear
moonroof will slide to close together with the rear sun-
shade while the switch is being pressed, then stop au-
tomatically at a position 5.9 in (15 cm) away from the
fully closed position.
2. To close the rear moonroof fully, release the switch
once, then push the front side of the switch continu-
ously again.
3. If you want to close the front moonroof as well,
push the switch again.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away
water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre-
vent water drops from falling into the passenger’s compartment.
NOTE y
Driving with the moonroof fully open can cause
a great deal of wind noise. If such a condition has
been encountered, close the moonroof up to the
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initial stop position of 7.9 in (20 cm), and the wind
noise should diminish.y
If the moonroof cannot be closed through
switch operation because of system failure, it can
be closed manually using a hex-headed wrench.For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the
moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case
of emergency”. T Sun shades
V Front sun shade
The front sun shade can be slid forward or backward
by hand regardless of the moonroof position. V
Rear sun shade
The rear sun shade can be slid forward or backward
by hand while the rear moonroof is closed. If the rear
moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.
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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .............................................. 3-3 LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
ACC .................................................................... 3-4
ON ....................................................................... 3-5
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime .......................................... 3-5
Ignition switch light .......................................... 3-5
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ........ 3-5
Hazard warning flasher ................................ 3-6
Meters and gauges ....................................... 3-7 Speedometer ..................................................... 3-7
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................ 3-7
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-8
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) .. 3-8
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-9
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
Charge warning light ........................................ 3-12
Oil pressure warning light ................................ 3-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ............................................. 3-12
ABS warning light ............................................. 3-13
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) warning light (if equipped) ........................................... 3-13
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-14
Door open warning lights ................................. 3-15
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-15 Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT
vehicles except GT and vehicle with VDC) .. 3-15
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) operation indicator light (if equipped) ........................... 3-15
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped) ........................... 3-16
Security system status indicator light
(if equipped) .................................................... 3-16
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-17
Gear position indicator (AT vehicle with SPORTSHIFT) ................................................. 3-17
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-17
High beam indicator light ................................. 3-18
Cruise control set indicator light .................... 3-18
Clock .............................................................. 3-18
Light control switch ...................................... 3-19 Headlights ......................................................... 3-19
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... 3-20
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-20
Daytime running light system ......................... 3-21
Turn signal lever ........................................... 3-21
Illumination brightness control ................... 3-22
Parking light switch ...................................... 3-23
Fog light switch (if equipped) ...................... 3-24
Wiper and washer ......................................... 3-24 Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... 3-26
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) .................................................... 3-27
Rear window defogger switch ..................... 3-28