
7-40Starting and operating
& To change the cruising speed
! To increase the speed (by the “RES/
SET ”switch)
Press the “RES/SET ”switch to the “RES ”
side and hold it until the vehicle reaches 
the desired speed. Then, release the
switch. The vehicle speed at that moment
will be memorized and treated as the new
set speed. 
When the difference between the actual 
vehicle speed and the set speed is less
than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can
be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time
by pressing the “RES/SET ”switch to the
“ RES ”side quickly. !
To increase the speed (by accel-
erator pedal)
1. Depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle to the desiredspeed. 
2. Press the “RES/SET ”switch to the
“ SET ”side once. Now the desired speed
is set and the vehicle will keep running at 
that speed without depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
NOTE 
If the difference between the actual 
vehiclespeedwhenthebuttonis
pressed and the speed last time you
set is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the
vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). This occurs because the
cruise control system unit regards this
operation as that intended to decrease
the vehicle speed. !
To decrease the speed (by the“RES/SET ”switch)
Press the “RES/SET ”switch to the “SET ”
side and hold it until the vehicle reaches 
the desired speed. Then, release the
switch. The vehicle speed at that moment
will be memorized and treated as the new 
set speed. 
When the difference between the actual 
vehicle speed and the set speed is less
than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can
be lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by
pressing the “RES/SET ”switch to the
“ SET ”side quickly.   

!To decrease the speed (by brake pedal)
1. Depress the brake pedal to release
cruise control temporarily. 
2. When the speed decreases to the 
desired speed, press the “RES/SET ”
switch to the “SET ”side once. Now the
desired speed is set and the vehicle will 
keep running at that speed without de-
pressing the accelerator pedal. &
Cruise control indicator light
The cruise control indicator light illumi- 
nates when the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON ”position and turns off after
approximately 3 seconds. 
The light illuminates when the “CRUISE ”
main switch is pressed. NOTE . If you press the “CRUISE ”main
switch button while turning the ignition switch “ON ”, the cruise control func-
tion is deactivated and the cruise
control indicator light flashes. To re-
activate the cruise control function,
turn the ignition switch back to the“ Acc ”or “LOCK ”position, and then
turn it again to the “ON ”position.
. If this indicator light and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction in-
dicator lamp flash simultaneously dur-
ing driving, have the vehicle checked
by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
& Cruise control set indicator light
The cruise control set indicator light 
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON ”position and turns off
after approximately 3 seconds. 
The light illuminates when vehicle speed 
has been set. Starting and operating
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could make the pedals slippery and 
driving dangerous. 
While warming up the vehicle before 
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate 
smoothly. 
Clear away ice and snow that has 
accumulated under the fenders to avoid
making steering difficult. During severe
winter driving, stop when and where it is
safe to do so and check under the fenders
periodically. !Parking in cold weather
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust 
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the enginerunning.
Do not use the parking brake when
parking for long periods in cold weather
since it could freeze in that position.
Instead, you should observe the followingtips. 
1. Place the shift lever in “1 ” or “R ”for MT
models, or the select lever in “P ” for AT
models and CVT models. 2. Use tire stops under the tires to 
prevent the vehicle from moving. 
When the vehicle is parked in snow or 
when it snows, raise the wiper blades off
the glass to prevent damage to them. 
When the vehicle has been left parked 
after use on roads heavily covered with
snow, or has been left parked during a
snowstorm, icing may develop on the
brake system, which could cause poor
braking action. Check for snow or ice
buildup on the suspension, disc brakes
and brake hoses underneath the vehicle.
If there is caked snow or ice, remove it,
being careful not to damage the disc
brakes and brake hoses and ABS har-ness. !
Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in 
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather. 
Use only additives that are specifically 
designed for this purpose. When an
antifreeze additive is used, its effect lasts
longer if the tank is refilled whenever the
fuel level reaches half empty. 
If your SUBARU is not going to be used 
for an extended period, it is best to have 
the fuel tank filled to capacity. &
Driving on snowy and icy roads
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on 
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving 
in snowstorms. Snow will enter the
engine ’s intake system and may
hinder the air flow, which could
result in engine shutdown or evenbreakdown.
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-
speed driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads. 
Always maintain ample distance between 
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking. 
To supplement the foot brake, use the 
engine brake effectively to control the
vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear
when necessary.) 
Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha- 
vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly Driving tips
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14-4Index
Climate control system Automatic ................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-4
Clock ........................................................................ 3-24
Clutch Fluid .................................................................... 11-31
Pedal .................................................................. 11-33
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Continuously variable transmission ............................... 7-18
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-26
Manual mode ........................................................ 7-21
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-15
Select lever ........................................................... 7-19
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-20
Coolant .................................................................... 11-18
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-13
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-13
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-17
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Crossbars ................................................................. 8-14
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-38
Indicator light ................................................. 3-23, 7-41
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-23, 7-41
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-9
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-9
D 
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-29
Defogger ................................................................... 3-34 Deicer
....................................................................... 3-34
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-26
Rear ................................................................... 11-27
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-24
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-58
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open indicator light ................................................. 3-20
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-20
Step light ............................................................. 11-60
Double trip meter ......................................................... 3-6
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-23
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-20
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-17, 7-23, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E 
ECO gauge ................................................................ 3-8 

14-6Index
Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat .............................................................. 1-10
Headlight ......................................................... 3-27, 11-50
Flasher ................................................................. 3-28
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
Heater operation (manual climate control system) .. .......... 4-6
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-23
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-28
Hill Holder ................................................................. 7-35
Indicator light ................................................. 3-19, 7-36
Switch .................................................................. 7-35
Hook Coat ..................................................................... 6-13
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-17
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-14
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-13
Horn ......................................................................... 3-39
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-17
I 
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-4
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-30
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-22
Indicator light Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-13
Cruise control ................................................ 3-23, 7-41
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-23, 7-41
Door open ............................................................. 3-20
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-23 Headlight
............................................................... 3-23
High beam ............................................................. 3-23
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-22
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-22
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ......................... 3-21, 7-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ................ 3-21, 7-30
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-36
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-25
J
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
K
Key............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-4
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-8
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-57
Light Back-up (Legacy) ................................................. 11-54
Brake (Outback) ................................................... 11-55
Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Legacy). ................ 11-54
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-60
Control switch ........................................................ 3-27