
18 !U.S.-spec. vehicles (Non-turbo models)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-21) 
2) Tachometer (page 3-20) 
3) Speedometer (page 3-18) 
4) Fuel gauge (page 3-20) 
5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-19)
6) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-19)
7) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-32)
8) Gear position indicator (page 3-32)  

20 !Canada-spec. vehicles (Non-turbo models)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-21) 
2) Tachometer (page 3-20) 
3) Speedometer (page 3-18) 
4) Fuel gauge (page 3-20) 
5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-19)
6) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-19)
7) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-32)
8) Gear position indicator (page 3-32)  

.Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk
lid . Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only vehicles with shock 
sensors (dealer option)) & Activating and deactivating 
the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle ’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva- 
tion, do the following. 
1. Disarm the alarm system (see “Dis-
arming the system ”in this section).
2. Sit in the driver ’s seat and shut all
doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a 
Station wagon). 
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position.
4. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the driver ’s power door locking switch, open
the driver ’s door within the following 1
second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows: 
If the system was previously activated: 
For non-turbo models, the odometer/trip 
meter screen displays “AL oF ”, and for
turbo models, the multi-information displayshows “Security alarm: OFF ”and the horn
sounds twice, indicating that the system is
now deactivated. If the system was previously deactivated: 
For non-turbo models, the odometer/trip 
meter screen displays
“AL on ”, and for
turbo models, the multi-information displayshows “Security alarm: ON ”and the horn
sounds once, indicating that the system is
now deactivated.
NOTE 
You may have the above setting 
change done by your SUBARU dealer. & If you have accidentally trig- 
gered the alarm system
! To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations: . Insert the key in the door lock of the
driver ’s door and turn it to the unlock
position.. Press any button on the remote trans-
mitter.. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position.
& Arming the system
! To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
so equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignitionswitch. 
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and 
the trunk lid on the Sedan) are locked. 
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on 
the Station wagon).
: Press to Arm the system.: Press to Disarm the system.
Keys and doors
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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
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges (Turbo models) ................... 3-5
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-5
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-6
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-6
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 3-6
Temperature gauge ............................................. 3-7
ECO gauge ......................................................... 3-8
Multi-information display (Turbo models) .......... 3-8
Odometer and trip meter ..................................... 3-9
Current and average fuel consumption ............... 3-10
Outside temperature and journey time ................ 3-11
Driving range on remaining fuel .......................... 3-13
Clock (Vehicle with Navigation System) ............... 3-14
SI-DRIVE display ................................................ 3-14
Warning messages and driver ’s
information ...................................................... 3-15
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) ........... 3-18
Combination meter illumination .......................... 3-18
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch .............................................................. 3-18
Speedometer ...................................................... 3-18
Odometer ........................................................... 3-19 Double trip meter
............................................... 3-19
Tachometer ....................................................... 3-20
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 3-20
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-21
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-22
Seatbelt warning light and chime ....................... 3-22
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-24
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-25
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-25
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-26
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-26
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) .................................................... 3-26
Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) .................................................... 3-26
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-28
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-28
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-29
Door open warning light .................................... 3-29
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) .................................................... 3-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped). ............................................ 3-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light (if equipped) .............................. 3-30
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-31
SPORT mode indicator light (if equipped) ........... 3-32
Shift-up indicator light (MT vehicles) (if equipped) .................................................... 3-32
Instruments and controls
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*: Only for vehicles equipped with a 
navigation system&
Odometer and trip meter
! Odometer
U.S.-spec. vehicles
Canada-spec. vehicles This indication shows the total distance 
that the vehicle has been driven. 
If you press the multi-information display 
toggle button 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 5 seconds of illumina-
tion of the odometer/trip meter, the od- 
ometer/trip meter will go off. 
The odometer/trip meter will also go off if 
you open and close the driver ’s door
within 5 seconds of illumination of the
odometer/trip meter. ! Double trip meter
U.S.-spec. vehicles Instruments and controls
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3-10Instruments and controls
Canada-spec. vehicles
This indication shows the distance that the 
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero. 
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A 
trip or B trip meter by pushing the multi-
information display toggle button and keep
the knob pushed for more than 0.8second. 
If you press the multi-information display 
toggle button when the ignition switch is in
the “LOCK ”position, the odometer/trip
meter will light up. It is possible to set
the trip meter to zero while the odometer/
trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the
trip knob within 5 seconds 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 5 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off.
NOTE 
If the connection between the combina- 
tion meter and battery is broken for any 
reason such as vehicle maintenance or 
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost. & Current and average fuel consumption
U.S.-spec. vehicles
Canada-spec. vehicles 
1) Current fuel consumption 
2) Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption shows the rate 
of fuel consumption at the present mo-
ment. Average fuel consumption shows
the average rate of fuel consumption since
the trip meter was last reset. 
When the vehicle speed is less than 
approximately 6 mph (9.5 km/h), the
current fuel consumption is not displayed. 
The displayed number with “A ” is the
average fuel consumption corresponding 
to the A trip meter indication, and the
displayed number with “B ” is the average
fuel consumption corresponding to the B
trip meter indication. 
When either of the trip meter indications is 
reset, the corresponding average fuel    

&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 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. &
Double trip meterThis meter displays the two trip meters 
when the ignition 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.
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 2seconds. 
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 seconds 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.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to 
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident couldresult.
NOTE 
If the connection between the combina- 
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost. Instruments and controls
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Driving tips for AWD vehicles
WARNING
. Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and 
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden brak-
ing or under other similar condi-tions.
. Always use the utmost care in
driving –overconfidence be-
cause you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle could easily
lead to a serious accident.
All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine power to all four wheels. AWD vehicles 
provide better traction when driving on
slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and
when moving out of mud, dirt and sand.
By shifting power between the front and
rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also
provide added traction during accelera-
tion, and added engine braking force
during deceleration. 
Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle 
may handle differently than an ordinary
two wheel drive vehicle and it contains
some features unique to AWD. For safety
purposes as well as to avoid damaging
the AWD system, you should keep the
following tips in mind: .
An AWD vehicle is better able to climb
steeper roads under snowy or slippery 
conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling,
however, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure
to reduce your speed and maintain an
ample distance from other vehicles. . When replacing a tire, make sure you
use only the same size, circumference, 
construction, brand, and load range as the
original tires listed on the tire placard.
Using other sizes, circumferences or
construction may result in severe mechan-
ical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling,
braking, speedometer/odometer calibra-
tion, and clearance between the body
and tires. It also may be dangerous and
lead to loss of vehicle control. .
If you use a temporary spare tire to
replace a flat tire, be sure to use the 
original temporary spare tire stored in the
vehicle. Using other sizes may result in
severe mechanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle. . Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recom- 
mended tire pressure is provided on the
tire placard, which is located under the
door latch on the driver ’s side.
. Tire chains should always be placed on
the front wheels only. . There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle. 
For detail information, see “Towing ”sec-
tion in chapter 9. Driving tips
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