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3-8Instruments and controls
&ECO gauge
The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the average rate of fuel con-
sumption and the current rate of fuel
consumption. Using the average rate of
fuel consumption since the trip meter was
last reset, if the current rate of fuel
consumption is higher than the average
rate of fuel consumption, the indicator
needle points to the “+ ” or right side, and if
the current rate of fuel consumption is
lower than the average rate of fuel
consumption, the indicator needle points
to the “ ” or left side. When the indicator
needle is pointing to the “+ ” or right side, it
indicates fuel-efficient driving. NOTE .
The ECO gauge shows only an
approximate indication. . After resetting the trip meter, the
average rate of fuel consumption is not
shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).
Until that time, the ECO gauge does notoperate. Multi-information display
(Turbo models)
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident couldresult.
1) Multi-information display
2) Multi-information display toggle button
With the ignition switch in the “ON ”
position, each successive push of the
multi-information display toggle button
changes the display in the followingsequence:

consumption value is also reset. NOTE .The indicated values vary in accor-
dance 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 average fuel consumption
corresponding to that trip meter indica-
tion is not shown until the vehicle has
subsequently covered a distance of 1
mile (or 1 km). &
Outside temperature and
journey time
! Outside temperature
U.S.-spec. vehicles
Canada-spec. vehicles 1) Outside temperature
2) Journey time
The indicator shows the outside tempera-
ture in a range from 22 to 122 8F( 30 to
50 8C).
The indicator can give a false reading
under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun.
. During idling; while running at low
speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine
is restarted immediately following a shut-down. . When the actual outside temperature
falls outside the specified indicator range.
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When the outside temperature is 37 8F
(3 8C) or lower, the display flashes “OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”for 3 seconds and
gives a notice to the driver that the road
surface may be frozen. After 3 seconds, it
returns to its original indication of the
outside temperature and journey time.
If the outside temperature drops to 37 8F
(3 8C) or lower while the display is giving
an indication other than the outside
temperature, the display shows “OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”for 3 seconds before
returning to its original indication.
If the display is already indicating an
outside temperature of 37 8F(3 8C) or lower
when the ignition switch is turned to the“ ON ”position, the display does not shows
“ OUT TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”. NOTE
The outside temperature indication
may differ from the actual outside
temperature. The indication
“OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ” should be treated
only as a guide. Be sure to check the
condition of the road surface beforedriving. ! Journey time
U.S.-spec. vehicles
Canada-spec. vehicles
1) Outside temperature
2) Journey time
The journey time shows the time that has
elapsed since the ignition switch was
turned to the “START ”position.

After 2 hours have passed for the journey
time, the display indication flashes“E/T
2:00 ”at the center of the display for 3
seconds and gives a notice to the driver to
take a rest. After 3 seconds, it returns to its
original indication of the outside tempera-
ture and journey time.
If you continue to drive your vehicle
without stopping the engine, the display
flashes the journey time for 3 seconds at
the center of the display after each
additional hour has elapsed. If the display
shows an indication other than the journey
time, the display switches to the journey
time for 3 seconds for each additional hour
that has elapsed after the first 2 hours.
After 3 seconds, it returns to its original
indication. However, if the journey time
indication overlaps with another indication,
the journey time indication is shortened.
NOTE
The journey time is reset when the
ignition switch is turned to the “OFF ”
position. It is also reset if the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK ”or
“ ACC ”position prior to restarting of
the engine. &
Driving range on remaining fuel
U.S.-spec. vehicles
Canada-spec. vehicles
The driving range indicates the distance in units of 10 miles (10 km) that can be
driven by taking into consideration the fuel
remaining in the tank and the average rate
of fuel consumption over the last 30 miles
(30 km).
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 immedi-
ately. NOTE
The driving range on remaining fuel is
only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
remaining fuel, so you must immedi-
ately fill the tank when the low fuel
warning light comes on. &
Clock (Vehicle with Naviga-
tion System)
NOTE
If your vehicle is a non-turbo model
equipped with a navigation system,
refer to the separate “Operating In-
structions for Monitor System ”.
For turbo models equipped with a naviga-
tion system, the clock can show the time.
The time shown by the clock receives the
time information from the navigation sys-
tem. To adjust the time shown by the
clock, refer to the separate “Operating
Instructions for Monitor System ”and
adjust the time of the navigation system.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
set the time during driving, as an
accident could result.
& SI-DRIVE display
1) Sport Sharp (S#) mode*
2) Sport (S) mode
3) Intelligent (I) mode
4) Throttle angle
*: This display means that the Sport Sharp
(S#) mode is in the selected condition.
This indicates the current SI-DRIVE mode
with its throttle angle.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to the “ SI-DRIVE (Turbo models) ”section in
chapter 7.

Driver’s information Details
Low temperature information
This message is displayed when the outside temperature is 378F(3 8C).
When this message appears on the display, be careful because the road
surface may be frozen. For details of this indication, refer to the “Outside
temperature and journey time ”section in this chapter.
Rest information
This message shows that the continuous driving time has reached 2 hours,
and a notice is displayed to take a rest. If you continue to drive the vehicle
without stopping the engine, the display is indicated after every hour that
has elapsed. For details of this indication, refer to the “
Outside temperature
and journey time ”section in this chapter. Instruments and controls
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Driver’s warning light (Non-turbo models)
Front passenger ’s warning light
! Operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/
has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”
position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will
flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the
seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri-ver ’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will
also sound simultaneously.
If the driver ’s and/or front passenger ’s
seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6
seconds later, both warning lights or the
warning light for the unfastened seatbelt
will remain lit for 15 seconds. If the driver ’s
and/or front passenger ’s seatbelt(s) are/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(s) is/areflashing.
Alternate flashing and steady illumination
of the warning lights and sounding of the
chime will continue until both driver and
front passenger fasten their seatbelts.
NOTE . If the driver and/or front passenger
unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fasten-
ing, the seatbelt warning device oper-
ates as follows according to the vehiclespeed.
.At speeds lower than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
flashing and steady illumination at
15-second intervals. The chime will
not sound. .
At speeds higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
flashing and steady illumination at
15-second intervals and the chime
will sound while the warning light(s)
is/are 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.
If there is no passenger on the front passenger ’s seat, the seatbelt warning
device for the front passenger ’s seat will
be deactivated. The front passenger ’s
occupant detection system monitors
whether or not there is a passenger on
the front passenger ’s seat. Observe the
following precautions. Failure to do so
may prevent the device from functioning
correctly or cause the device to fail. Instruments and controls
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&Front passenger ’s frontal
airbag ON and OFF indica- tors
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 between the
map lights.
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 ’sfrontal
airbag ON indicator will remain extin-
guished while the OFF indicator willilluminate.
If both the ON and OFF indicators remain
lit or extinguished simultaneously, the
system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU
dealer immediately for an inspection.
& CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction
indicator lamp
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while you are driving, have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble. Continued vehicle operation
without having the emission control system checked and repaired as
necessary could cause serious da-
mage, which may not be covered by
your vehicle
’s warranty.
If this light comes on steadily or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that there is a problem or potential
problem somewhere in the emission con-
trol system. ! If the light comes on steadily:
If the light comes on steadily while driving
or does not go out after the engine starts,
an emission control system malfunction
has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by
an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
NOTE
This light also comes on when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.
If you have recently refueled your vehicle,
the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on
could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.
Remove the cap and retighten it until it
clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering
with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the
cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE
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