
Ignition switch..................................................... 3-3
LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
Acc..................................................................... 3-4 
ON...................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
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 (WRX-STI) ........................... 3-6
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-6
Canceling sequential illumination of the combination meter ............................................ 3-6
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-7
Odometer/Trip meter ............................................ 3-7
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ............................................. 3-8
Outside temperature indicator ............................. 3-9
REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX-STI) ........ 3-9
Setting the alarm-level engine speed ................... 3-10
Deactivating the REV alarm system ..................... 3-11
Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI) .............. 3-11
Speedometer ...................................................... 3-11
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................... 3-11
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-12
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-12
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-13
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-13
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-14
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-14SRS airbag system warning light
........................ 3-14
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-16
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-16
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-16
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) .................................................... 3-17
Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STI) ........................................................ 3-17
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-17
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-18
Door open warning light .................................... 3-19
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT vehicles –
if equipped) ..................................................... 3-19
Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) ........................................................ 3-19
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) .................................................... 3-20
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-20
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-20
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-20
Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 3-20
Driver ’s control center differential auto indicator
light (WRX-STI) ................................................ 3-20
Driver ’s control center differential indicator and
warning lights (WRX-STI) ................................. 3-21
Lights indicator light (WRX-STI) ......................... 3-21
REV indicator light (WRX-STI) .. .......................... 3-21
Clock .................................................................. 3-22Instruments and controls
3 

3-14Instruments and controls
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 ”position. This permits check-
ing 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
. Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
indicator light. Front passenger ’s frontal airbag OFF
indicator light. CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator lamp. Charge warning light
. Oil pressure warning light
. AT OIL temperature warning light (AT
vehicles). ABS warning light
. Brake system warning light
. All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT
vehicles). Cruise control indicator light
. Cruise control set indicator light
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a 
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. 
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer 
for repair. &
Seatbelt warning light 
and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt 
warning device at the driver ’s seat, as
required by current safety standards.
There is a seatbelt warning light in the
combination meter. 
If the driver has not yet fastened the 
seatbelt when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON ”position, the seatbelt warning
light will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that
the seatbelt is unfastened. If the driver ’s
seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also
sound simultaneously. 
If the driver ’s seatbelt is still not fastened 6
seconds later, the warning light will remain 
lit for 15 seconds. If the driver ’s seatbelt is
still not fastened even 15 seconds later
(21 seconds after turning ON the ignition
switch), the warning lights will alternate
between flashing and steady illumination
at 15-second intervals, and the chime will
sound while the warning light is flashing. 
Alternate flashing and steady illumination 
of the warning lights and sounding of the
chime will continue until the driver fastens
the seatbelt. NOTE .
If the driver unfastens the seatbelt
after fastening, the seatbelt warning 
device operates as follows according
to the vehicle speed.
.At speeds lower than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light will alternate
between flashing and steady illumi-
nation at 15-second intervals. The
chime will not sound. . At speeds higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) 
The warning light will alternate
between flashing and steady illumi-
nation at 15-second intervals and
the chime will sound while the
warning light is flashing.
. It is possible to cancel the warning
operation that follows the 6-second
warning after turning ON the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is
turned ON next time, however, the
complete sequence of the warning
operation resumes. For further details
about canceling the warning operation,
please contact your SUBARU dealer. & SRS airbag system 
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the 

“ON ”position, the SRS airbag system
warning light will come on for approxi- 
mately 6 seconds and go out. This shows
the SRS airbag and SRS side airbag (if
equipped) and seatbelt pretensioners are
in normal operation.
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of 
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system. Immediately take your vehi-
cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer
to have the system checked. Unless 
checked and properly repaired, the 
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury. . Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
. No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is 
first turned to the “ON ”position
. Continuous illumination of the
warning light
. Illumination of the warning light
while driving &
Front passenger ’s frontal
airbag ON and OFF indica- tors
ON or: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
or: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator
The front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicators show you the status of 
the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag.
The indicators are located next to the
clock in the center portion of the dash-board. 
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ”position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during
which time the system is checked. Follow-
ing the system check, both indicators extinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one
of the indicators illuminates depending on
the status of the front passenger
’s SRS
frontal airbag determined by the Subaru
advanced frontal airbag system monitor-ing. 
If the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag
is activated, the passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF 
indicator will remain extinguished. 
If the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag
is deactivated, the passenger ’s frontal
airbag ON indicator will remain extin- 
guished while the OFF indicator willilluminate. 
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON ”
position, if both the ON and OFF indica- 
tors remain lit or extinguished simulta-
neously even after the system check
period, the system is faulty. Contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately for an in-spection. Instruments and controls
3-15
– CONTINUED –  

9-12In case of emergency
&Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only in 
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow). 
Front towing hook: 
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver 
out of the tool bag. Take the jack handle
out of the trunk (Sedan) or cargo area
(Wagon).
2. Pry off the cover on the front bumper 
using a screwdriver, and you will find a
threaded hole for attaching the towinghook.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread 
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely 
using the jack handle. 
After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. 
Fit the fog light cover on the bumper.
WARNING
. Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle.
. Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the 
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system in a frontal collision.
Rear towing hook:
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the front 
bumper and the towing hook, do not     

11-4Maintenance and service
guard against getting oil or fluids 
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
. Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seat-
belt pretensioner system, or at-
tempt to take its connectors
apart, as that may activate the
system or it can render it inop-
erative. The wiring and connec-
tors of these systems are yellow
for easy identification. NEVER
use a circuit tester for thesewiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt
pretensioner needs service, con-
sult your nearest SUBARU deal-
er.
& Before checking or servicing 
in the engine compartment
WARNING
. Always stop the engine and set
the parking brake firmly to pre- 
vent the vehicle from moving.
. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after
the engine is stopped.
. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
. Always remove the key from the
ignition switch. When the ignition
switch is in the “ON ”position,
thecoolingfanmayoperate
suddenly even when the engine
is stopped.
& When you do checking or 
servicing in the engine com- 
partment while the engine isrunning
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous. 
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, belts and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable. Engine hood
To open the hood: 
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the 
windshield, return them to their originalpositions. 
2. Pull the hood release knob under the 
instrument panel.  

12-6Specifications
Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located behind the coin trayFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 15A .Heater fan
2 15A .Heater fan
3 15A .Power door lock
. Remote keyless entry
4 20A .Power outlet (front)
. Remote controlled rear
view mirrors
5 10A .Tail light
. Parking light
6 15A .SRS airbag
7 15A .Fog light
8 20A .ABS solenoid
9 15A .Radio
10 Empty
11 15A .Engine ignition system
. SRS airbag
. AT control system
12 10A .Illumination brightness
control  

14-8Index
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-7, 3-11
SRS
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-39
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-50
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-35 
SRS airbag system
Monitors. ............................................................... 1-55
Servicing ............................................................... 1-56
Warning light ......................................................... 3-14
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-5
Steering wheel
Power ................................................................... 7-20
Tilt ....................................................................... 3-35
STI front lip spoiler ..................................................... 8-28
Stopping the engine ..................................................... 7-8
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-26
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T 
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-7, 3-12
Temperature gauge .............................................. 3-8, 3-13
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ..................... 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-12
Tilt steering wheel ...................................................... 3-35 Tire
Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-30
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-31
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-34
Rotation .............................................................. 11-34
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Types .................................................................. 11-30
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-30
Top tether anchorages ................................................ 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-11
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-14
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-13
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 9-12
Weight .................................................................. 8-20
Trailer
Hitch ..................................................................... 8-17
Hitches .................................................................. 8-23
Towing .................................................................. 8-20
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-25
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-20
Release handle ...................................................... 2-21
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-52
Turn signal Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-20
Lever .................................................................... 3-24
U 
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-12 

V 
Valet mode................................................................ 2-16
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-3
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-13
Identification ......................................................... 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-17
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-19
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-17
AT OIL TEMPerature .............................................. 3-17
Brake system ........................................................ 3-18
Charge ................................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-19
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ........................... 7-12
Intercooler water spray ........................................... 3-19
Low fuel .......................................................... 3-8, 3-12
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-16
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-17
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-14
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-20
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3 Wear indicators
........................................................ 11-33
Wheel
Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Balance ............................................................... 11-33
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-35
Windows ................................................................... 2-18
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-36
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-27
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-38
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-30
Winter driving .............................................................. 8-8
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-26 Index
14-9