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!Canceling the function for meter/
gauge needle movement upon turning
on the ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of
the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position. With the
A trip meter indication selected, briefly press the trip
knob twice. You can now establish the activated/deac-
tivated setting for movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles. To change the current setting, press
the trip knob for at least two seconds. : Activated
: Deactivated
Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indi-cation.
If you turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position,
turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, or open
and close the driver’s door during the setting proce-
dure, the new setting will be canceled. Also, if you do
not press the trip knob for a period of 10 seconds, the
new setting will be canceled.
NOTE
It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination
of the combination meter while sequential illumi-
nation is actually taking place. Cancel sequential
illumination when regular illumination (for driving)
has begun. ! Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
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Odometer
This meter displays the odometer when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” position.
The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle
has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in
the “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds
of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odome-
ter/trip meter will go off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off. !
Double trip meter
This meter displays the two trip meters when the igni-
tion switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has
been driven since you last set it to zero.
To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob.
Each press of the knob changes the mode indication
alternately.
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To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip
meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in
the “LOCK” position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. It is possible switch between the A trip meter and
B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter
is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 sec-
onds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the
function of the indicator during driving, as an
accident could result.
NOTE
If the connection between the combination meter
and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi-
cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re-
corded on the trip meter will be lost. !Vehicle communication system fault indication
The vehicle communication system carries various
types of information (vehicle speed, running condi-
tions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in
this communication system, the trip meter will show“” .
If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle com-
munication system inspected.
NOTE
If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is
showing “ ”, the trip meter indication will ap-
pear for 10 seconds. ! Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute.
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sidered normal. "The warning light comes on right after the en-
gine is started but goes out immediately, remain-
ing off. " The warning light comes on after engine startup
and goes off while the vehicle is subsequently be-
ing driven. " The warning light comes on during driving, but
it goes out immediately and remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
" It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch is pressed. " It also comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system is deactivated.
NOTE " The light may stay on for a while after the engine
has been started, especially in cold weather. This
does not indicate the existence of a problem. The
light should go out as soon as the engine has
warmed up. " The indicator light comes on when the engine
has developed a problem and the Malfunction in-
dicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably
faulty under the following condition. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible."
The light does not go out even after the lapse of sev-
eral minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the en-
gine has started. ! Security indicator light
This indicator light shows the status of the alarm sys-
tem. If your vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer, 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 the
“Alarm system” in Chapter 2. ! Immobilizer system (if equipped)
This light blinks about 60 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned from “ON” position to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position or immediately after the key is pulled
out. (Refer to the “Door locks” section in chapter 2.)
If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your near-
est SUBARU dealer immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an
unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator
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Clock
The clock shows the time while the ignition switch is in
the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+”
button or the “–” button. The indicated time will change
in one-minute increments. If you keep the button
pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes
will speed up.
The clock will also show the time if you press the
“DISP” button while the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position. It is possible to adjust the time setting while
the time is being shown. If you do not press the “+” but-
ton or “–” button for 10 seconds while the time is being
shown, the time indication will go off.
Also, the time indication will go off if you open and
close the driver’s door while the time is being shown.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time
during driving, as an accident could result.
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Climate control
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Passenger’s side
It is possible to make separate temperature settings
for the driver’s side and passenger’s side. Each tem-
perature setting is shown on the display. With the dial
set at your desired temperature, the system automati-
cally adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the
outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved
and maintained.
If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system
gives maximum cooling performance. If the dial is
turned fully clockwise, the system gives maximum
heating performance. !
– Defroster button
To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows, push the defroster button “ ”. When the
“ ” button is pushed, regardless whether the air
conditioner is operating or not, outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment, the air conditioner com-
pressor turns on, air flow is directed towards the wind-
shield and front door windows, and the indicator light
on the button comes on.
After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, re-turn the climate control system to the AUTO mode by
pushing the “AUTO” button or turn off by pushing the
“OFF” button.
Alternatively, push the “ ” button again to return
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Interior equipment
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!Station wagon
Hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on
the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(if equipped)
A) HomeLink® buttons
B) Indicator light
C) Hand-held transmitter* * Not part of your vehicle’s keyless entry system but of
a HomeLink®-compatible device.
The HomeLink® Wireless Control System, located on
the driver’s sun visor, is a handy way to operate, from
inside of your vehicle, up to three remote-controlled in-
door and outdoor devices, such as garage door open-
ers, entrance gates, door locks, home lighting, and se-
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rapidly after several seconds, release both buttons.
7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/garage door
opener to the outlet.
8. Test your entrance gate/garage door opener by
pressing the programmed HomeLink® button. !Programming other devices
To program other devices such as door locks, home
lighting and security systems, contact HomeLink at
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. ! Operating the HomeLink® Wireless
Control System
Once programmed, the HomeLink® Wireless Control
System can be used to remote-control the devices to
which its buttons are programmed. To activate a de-
vice, simply press the appropriate button. The indica-
tor light illuminates, indicating that the signal is being
transmitted. ! Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
1. Press and hold the HomeLink® button you wish to
reprogram. DO NOT release the button until step 4
has been completed. 2. When the HomeLink® indicator light begins to flash
slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand-held
transmitter of the device for which you wish to program the button at 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from
the HomeLink® button surface.
3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
The HomeLink® indicator light will flash, first slowly
and then rapidly.
4. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, re-
lease both buttons.
The programming for the previous device is now
erased and the new device can be operated by push-
ing the HomeLink® button. !
Erasing HomeLink® button memory
NOTE "Performing this procedure erases the memory
of all the preprogrammed buttons simultaneously.
The memory of individual buttons cannot be
erased. " It is recommended that upon the sale of the ve-
hicle, the memory of all programmed HomeLink®
buttons be erased for security purposes.
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the in-
dicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds).