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Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in
excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control
system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read
this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and
its operation. For information not found in this Owner ’s Manual,
such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact
the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or
the nearest SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this
manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY
INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and
designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any
obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles
previously sold. This Owner ’s Manual applies to all models and
covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some
explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in yourvehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
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Copyright 2010 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

&Light control and wiper control levers/switches1) Windshield wiper (page 3-38)
2) Mist (page 3-38)
3) Windshield washer (page 3-39)
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-39)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-38)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-36)
7) Light control switch (page 3-31)
8) Fog light switch (page 3-36)
9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-32)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-32)
11) Turn signal (page 3-33) 17
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Function settings
A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some
of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-16 Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors) 0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-18
Impact sensor operation (only models with
shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-20
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19
Dome light and map lights illumination
(models with moonroof) ON/OFF OFF 2-16
Dome light illumination
(models without moonroof)
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-8 Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-11
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Remote engine start system
(dealer option) Horn chirp confirmation ON/OFF ON 7-12
Defogger and deicer system for
models with the automatic climate
control system Rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer
Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for 15 minutes 3-48
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timer OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-2, 6-3
Map light for models with a moonroof
Battery drainage prevention function Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-5

or around the child restraint system
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click.
4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.
5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the
retractor to change the retractor over from
the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
function. Then, allow the belt to rewind
into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding,
clicks will be heard which indicate the
retractor functions as ALR.
6. Push and pull the child restraint
system forward and from side to side to
check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a
child restraint can be more firmly secured
by pushing it down into the seat cushion
and then tightening the seatbelt.
7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt
to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR
properly functioning).8. To remove the child restraint system,
press the release button on the seatbelt
buckle and allow the belt to retract
completely. The belt will return to the
ELR mode.
WARNING
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA-
CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT
PASSENGER ’SSEAT.DOINGSO
RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THECHILD ’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE
SRS AIRBAG. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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1-26Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
NOTE
When the child restraint system is no
longer in use, remove it and restore the
ELR function of the retractor. That
function is restored by allowing the
seatbelt to retract fully. ! Installing forward facing child re- straint
1. Place the child restraint system in the
rear seating position.
2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the child restraint system
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click.
4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.
5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the
retractor to change the retractor over from
the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
function. Then, allow the belt to rewind
into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding,
clicks will be heard which indicate the
retractor functions as ALR.6. Before having a child sit in the child
restraint system, try to move it back and
forth and right and left to check if it is firmly
secured. Sometimes a child restraint can
be more firmly secured by pushing it down
into the seat cushion and then tightening
the seatbelt.
7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt
to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR
properly functioning).

NOTE .The turn signal lights will flash once/
twice under the following conditions.
–When locking the doors
– When unlocking the doors
– When opening the trunk lid (4-
door models) – When unlocking the rear gate (5-
door models)
. The setting of the turn signal light
operation can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, for models with
the genuine SUBARU navigation sys-
tem, the setting can be changed using
the navigation system. For details,
please refer to the Owner ’s Manual
supplement for the navigation system. &
Locking the doors
Press the “”button to lock all doors and
rear gate (5-door). An electronic chirp will
sound once and the turn signal lights will
flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk
lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
will sound five times and the turn signal
lights will flash five times to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are
not properly closed. When you close the
door, it will automatically lock and then an
electronic chirp will sound once and the
turn signal lights will flash once. &
Unlocking the doorsPress the “”button to unlock the driver ’s
door. An electronic chirp will sound twice
and the turn signal lights will flash twice.
To unlock all doors and the rear gate (5-
door), briefly press the “
”button a
second time within 5 seconds. NOTE
If the interval between the first and
second presses of the “
”button (for
unlocking of all of the doors and the
rear gate) is extremely short, the sys-
tem may not respond. Keys and doors
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&Selecting audible signal op- eration
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Do the following to deactivate the audible
signal. You can also use the same steps
to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver ’s seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
2. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the power door locking switch.
3. While holding down the REAR (UN-
LOCK) side of the power door locking
switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into
the ignition switch at least 6 times within
10 seconds after Step 2.
4. Open and close the driver ’s door once
within 10 seconds after Step 3.
5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to
indicate completion of the setting.
You may have the above settings done by
your SUBARU dealer. Also, for models
with the genuine SUBARU navigation
system, the setting can be changed using
the navigation monitor. For details, please
refer to the Owner ’s Manual supplement
for the navigation system. &
Replacing the battery
CAUTION
. Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the transmitter when repla-
cing the battery.
. Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the trans-
mitter when replacing the battery.
. Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
. There is a danger of explosion if
an incorrect replacement battery
is used. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of bat-
tery.
. Batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sun-
shine, fire or the like.
When the transmitter battery begins to get
weak, transmitter range will begin to
decrease. Replace the battery as soon
as possible. To replace the battery:
1. Open the transmitter case using a flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Remove the old battery from the
holder.Keys and doors
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2-16Keys and doors
Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lights flash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. The starter motor is also inter-
rupted to prevent starting the vehicle
without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system does not operate when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle ’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer. & System operation
The alarm system will sound the following
alarms when triggered. . The vehicle ’s horn will sound for 30
seconds.. The turn signal lights will flash for 30
seconds.
If any of the doors or the rear gate/trunk lid
remains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door or the rear gate/trunk lid is closed while the horn
is sounding, the horn will stop sounding
with a delay of up to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by: .
Opening any of the doors, the rear gate
or trunk lid. Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interiorlights. . Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the “DOOR ”
position) . Map lights (models with moonroof)
The notifications regarding the dome
light and the map lights are deactivated
as the factory setting. A SUBARU
dealer can activate the system. Contact
your SUBARU dealer for details. & 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. Refer to “
Disarming the system ”F 2-19.
2. Sit in the driver ’s seat and shut all
doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a 5-door).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (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:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays “ AL oF ”and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti-vated.
If the system was previously deacti- vated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays “ AL on ”and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now acti-vated.
NOTE
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.