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NOTE
This light does not go out unless the tank is re-
plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about
3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal). !Door open warning light
When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wag-
on) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicat-
ed by the corresponding part of the door warning light.
Always make sure this light is out before you start to
drive. ! All-wheel drive warning light
(AT vehicles)
Continued driving with the AWD warning light
flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the
AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a
safe place then check whether all four tires are
the same diameter and whether any of the tires
has a puncture or has lost air pressure for
some other reason. The all-wheel drive warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes
out after the engine has started. !
For 5 speed automatic transmission vehicles
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air
pressure excessively low in any of its tires. ! For 4 speed automatic transmission vehicles
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen-
gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front
Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-
ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air
pressure excessively low in any of its tires. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light (if equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and
goes out about 2 seconds later.
It blinks when the skid suppression function is activat-
ed. It illuminates when only the traction control func-
tion is operating.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably
faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your

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Information display (if equipped)
With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, each suc-
cessive push of the “DISP” button toggles the display
in the following sequence: !
Outside temperature indicator
U.S.-spec. vehicles
PASS AIR BAGPASS AIR BAGONONONOUT.DISPOFF
DISP
UB3208CA
Outside tempera-ture Current fuel con-sumptionAverage fuel con-sumption
Driving rangeon remaining fuel
Journey time
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Canada-spec. vehicles
When the outside temperature drops to 37 °F (3 °C) or
lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that
the road surface may be frozen.
If the outside temperature drops to 37 °F (3 °C) or lower
while the display is giving an indication other than the
outside temperature, the display switches to the out-
side temperature indication and flashes for five sec-
onds before returning to its original indication.
If the display is already indicating an outside tempera-
ture of 37 °F (3 °C) or lower when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, the indication does not flash.
NOTE
The outside temperature indication may differ
from the actual outside temperature. The road sur-
face freeze warning indication should be treated
only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of
the road surface before driving. ! Current fuel consumption
U.S.-spec. vehicles
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Canada-spec. vehicles
This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at
the present moment. !
Average fuel consumption
U.S.-spec. vehicles
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Canada-spec. vehicles
This indication shows the average rate of fuel con-
sumption since the trip meter was last reset.
Pressing the trip knob toggles the indication between
the average fuel consumption corresponding to the A
trip meter indication and the average fuel consumption
corresponding to the B trip meter indication.
When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the
corresponding average fuel consumption value is alsoreset.
NOTE " The indicated values vary in accordance with
changes in the vehicle’s running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the
actual values and should thus be treated only as a
guide. "
When either trip meter indication is reset, the av-
erage fuel consumption corresponding to that trip
meter indication is not shown until the vehicle has
subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km). ! Driving range on remaining fuel
U.S.-spec. vehicles
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Canada-spec. vehicles
The driving range indicates the distance that can be
driven taking into account the amount of fuel remain-
ing in the tank and the average rate of fuel consump- tion.
When the low fuel warning light comes on, the driving
range indication flashes for five seconds. (The display
first switches to the driving range indication if it was
originally giving some other indication.) U.S.-spec. vehicles
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Canada-spec. vehicles
If the driving range is shown as “ ”, there is only
a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank. You must refuel
the vehicle immediately.
NOTE
The driving range on remaining fuel is only a
guide. The indicated value may differ from the ac-
tual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must
immediately fill the tank when the low fuel warning
light comes on. !
Journey time
The journey time shows the time that has elapsed
since the ignition switch was turned to the “START”
position.
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Wiper and washer
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently
warmed by the defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the
windshield, blocking your view.
"Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than ten seconds, or when the washer flu-
id tank is empty. This may cause overheating of
the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level
frequently, such as at fuel stops. " Do not operate the wipers when the wind-
shield or rear window is dry. This may scratch
the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause
the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating
the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window,
always use the windshield washer." In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear
window before switching on the wipers. At- tempting to operate the wiper with the blades
frozen to the window glass could cause not
only the wiper blades to be damaged but also
the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blade
is frozen to the window glass, be sure to oper-ate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or
rear window defogger before turning on the
wiper."
If the wipers stop during operation because
of ice or some other obstruction on the window,
the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper
switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly
stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the
window glass to allow proper wiper operation. " Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is
unavailable. In areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer flu-
id” section in chapter 11.)
Also, when driving the vehicle when there are
freezing temperatures, use non-freezing type
wiper blades." Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline
or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene.
This will cause deterioration of the wiper