
&Instrument panel1) Door locks (page 2-5) 
2) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-28)
3) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-41) 
Power folding mirror switch (if equipped) 
(page 3-42)
4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-35) 
5) Traction Control system OFF switch (page 7-27)
6) Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) (page 3-29)
7) Light control switch (page 3-26)
8) Combination meter (page 3-5) 
9) Wiper control lever (page 3-32) 
10) Cruise control (page 7-30) 
11) Horn (page 3-43)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-45) 
13) Tilt steering (page 3-43) 
14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4) 
15) Fuse box (page 11-35) 
16) Power windows (page 2-21) 17
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2-4Keys and doors
integrated unit, and combination meter. & Security indicator light
The security indicator light deters potential 
thieves by indicating that the vehicle is
equipped with an immobilizer system. It
begins flashing approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from the“ON ”position to the “Acc ”or “LOCK ”
position or immediately after the key is
pulled out. 
If the security indicator light does not flash, 
the immobilizer system may be malfunc-
tioning. If this occurs, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. 
In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. 
an imitation key), the security indicator
light illuminates. NOTE 
Even if the security indicator light 
flashes irregularly or its fuse blows
(the light does not flash if its fuse is
blown), the immobilizer system will
function normally. &
Key replacement
Your key number plate and security ID 
plate will be required if you ever need a
replacement key made. Any new key must
be registered for use with your vehicle ’s
immobilizer system before it can be used.
Up to four keys can be registered for use
with one vehicle. 
For security, all the keys registered with 
your vehicle ’s immobilizer system will
have their ID codes erased and re-
registered when a new key is made.
Therefore, all of your vehicle ’s keys must
be presented when a new key is regis-
tered. Any key that is not re-registered
when a new key is made cannot be used
after the other keys are re-registered. For
information on replacement keys and on
the registration of keys with your immo-
bilizer system, contact your SUBARU
dealer. NOTE 
A vehicle that is equipped with the 
remote engine start system as a dealer option can register up to three keys for
use with one vehicle.  

The odometer/trip meter will also turn off if 
you open and close the driver’sdoor
within 10 seconds of illumination of the
odometer/trip meter. & Double trip meter
This meter displays 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 to 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 turn 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 turn 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. !
Vehicle communication system 
malfunction indication
The vehicle communication system car-
ries various types of information (vehicle
speed, running conditions, etc.) to control
modules. In the event of a malfunction in
this communication system, the trip meter
will show “
”.
If the trip meter shows “
”, immediately
contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and 
have the vehicle communication systeminspected. NOTE 
If you press the trip knob while the trip 
meter is showing “
”, the trip meter
indication will appear for 10 seconds.
& Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed 
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the Instruments and controls
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6-22Interior equipment
the surrounding area with your 
eyes and mirrors, and move
backward at a slow speed. Mov-
ing backward only by checking
the rear view image from the
camera could cause an accident.
. Do not disassemble or modify the
camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes out or you smell
a strange odor, stop using the
rear view camera immediately.
Contact your SUBARU dealer
for an inspection. Continued use
may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION
. If your vehicle is washed with a
high-pressure washer, do not 
allow water to contact the camera
directly. Entry of water in the
camera lens may result in con-
densation, malfunction, fire or
electric shock.
. Since the camera is a precision
device, do not subject it to strong
impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,
fire or electric shock may occur.
. If mud or snow sticks to or is
frozen on the camera, you must be very careful removing it.
Otherwise, damage done to the
camera may cause a fire or
electric shock. Pour water or
lukewarm water over the camera
to remove mud and ice, and wipe
it with a soft, dry cloth.
. Do not put a flame close to the
camera or wiring. Otherwise, da-
mage or fire may occur.
. When replacing the fuse, be sure
to use a fuse with the specified
rating. Use of a fuse with a
different rating may result in amalfunction.
. If the rear view camera is used for
a long time while the engine is
not operated, the battery may
become completely discharged.
NOTE . Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,
benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise, 
discoloration may occur. To remove
contamination, wipe the camera with a
cloth moistened with a diluted neutral
detergent and then wipe it with a soft,
dry cloth.. When waxing the vehicle, be careful
not to apply the wax to the camera. If it
comes in contact with the camera, moisten a clean cloth with a diluted
neutral detergent to remove the wax..
The camera lens has hard coating to
help prevent scratches. However, when
washing the vehicle or cleaning the
camera lens, be careful not to scratch
the camera lens. Do not use a washing
brush directly on the camera lens. The
monitor screen may be adversely af-fected.. Strong light shined on the camera
lens may develop white light stripes
around the light source. This is not amalfunction.. Under the fluorescent light, the dis-
play may flicker. However, this is not a malfunction. . The image of the rear view camera
may be slightly different from the
actual color of the objects. & How to use the rear view camera
When the select lever is set to “R ”, the rear
view camera automatically displays the 
rear view image from the vehicle. When
the lever is set to other positions, the
image before setting to “R ”is displayed.
1. Set the ignition switch to “ON ”.
2. Set the select lever to “R ”. 

Preparing to drive 
You should perform the following checks 
and adjustments every day before you
start driving. 
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and 
lights are clean and unobstructed. 
2. Check the appearance and condition 
of the tires. Also check tires for properinflation. 
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. 
4. Check that the hood and rear gate are 
fully closed. 
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside 
and outside mirrors. 
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your 
passengers have fastened their seatbelts. 
8. Check the operation of the warning 
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the“ON ”position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
NOTE 
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, 
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops. Starting the engine
CAUTION
. Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 
seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter
for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10
seconds or more before tryingagain.
. If you restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift the select
lever into the “N ” position. Do
not attempt to place the select
lever of a moving vehicle into the“ P ” position.
1. Apply the parking brake. 
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- cessories. 
3. Shift the select lever to the “P ” or “N ”
position (preferably “P ” position). The
starter will only operate when the select 
lever is at the “P ”or “N ”position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to“ Warning and indicator lights ”F 3-9.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START ”
position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started. 
If the engine does not start, try the following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK ”position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “START ”position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts. 
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn 
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK ”
position and wait for at least 10 
seconds. Then fully depress the accel- 
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START ”position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal. 
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn 
the ignition switch again to the “LOCK ”
position. After waiting for 10 seconds
or longer, turn the ignition switch to the“ START ”position without depressing
the accelerator pedal. 
(4) If the engine still refuses to start, 
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has Starting and operating
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7-10Starting and operating
transmitter within a few seconds immedi- 
ately following remote engine start shut-down. & Pre-heating or pre-cooling 
the interior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem- 
perature controls to the desired setting
and operation. After the system starts the
vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting. & Service mode
In service mode, the remote start function 
is temporarily disabled to prevent the
system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced. ! To engage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position, depress and hold the brake pedal 
then, press and release the “
”button on
the remote engine start transmitter three 
times. The system will pause for 1 second
and then flash the parking lights and honk 
the horn three times indicating that the 
system is in service mode. When attempt-
ing to activate the remote start system
while in service mode, the parking lights
will flash and the horn will honk two times
and will not start. !
To disengage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position, depress and hold the brake
pedal, then press and release the “
”
button on the remote engine start trans- 
mitter three times. The system will pause
for 1 second and flash the parking lights
one time indicating that the system has
exited service mode. NOTE 
When taking your vehicle in for service, 
it is recommended that you inform the
service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with a remote engine startsystem. & Remote engine start trans- 
mitter programming and pro-
grammable feature option
New transmitters can be programmed to 
the remote engine start system in the
event that remote engine start transmitters
are lost, stolen or damaged. The remote
engine start system also has one pro-
grammable feature that can be adjusted
for user preference. 
The remote engine start system can be 
programmed to either make an audible
horn chirp upon remote start activation or
not. Remote engine start transmitter pro-
gramming and feature programming can be adjusted using the following procedure. 
1. Open the driver
’s door (the driver ’s
door must remain opened throughout the 
entire process). 
2. Insert the key into the vehicle ’s ignition
switch and turn to the “ON ”position.
3. Locate the small black programming 
button behind the fuse box cover, on the
driver ’s side left under the dashboard
panel. 
4. Press and hold the black programming 
button for 10 to 15 seconds. The horn will
honk and the parking lights will flash three
times to indicate that the system has
entered programming mode. At this point
you can perform either action (step 5 or 
step 6). 
5. To program a remote transmitter: 
press and release the “
”button on each
transmitter. The horn will honk and the 
parking lights will flash one time to indicate
a successful transmitter learn each timethe “
”button is pressed. You can
program up to eight transmitters. 
6. To toggle the Horn Confirmation chirps 
ON/OFF: press and release the brake to
toggle the feature. The horn will chirp and
the parking lights will flash one time to
indicate Confirmation Horn Chirps are“ OFF ”. The horn will honk and the parking
lights will flash 2 times to indicate Con-
firmation Horn Chirps are “ON ”. Depres- 

Maintenance and serviceRear window wiper blade rubber ....................... 11-32
Battery. .............................................................. 11-34
Fuses ................................................................ 11-35
Main fuse .......................................................... 11-36
Installation of accessories ............................... 11-37
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-37
Headlights (models with HID headlights) ........... 11-37
Headlights (models without HID headlights) .. .... 11-37
Parking light (right-hand side) ........................... 11-39
Front turn signal light (right-hand side) ............. 11-40Front fog light
.................................................. 11-40
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-40
Back-up light/Tail light ..................................... 11-41
Rear gate light ................................................. 11-42
License plate light ........................................... 11-42
Dome light ....................................................... 11-43
Map light ......................................................... 11-44
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 11-44
Door step light ................................................. 11-44
Cargo area light ............................................... 11-45 

11-6Maintenance and service
Engine compartment overview1) Air cleaner element (page 11-13) 
2) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-17)
3) Differential gear oil level gauge (page 11-16)
4) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-15)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-18)
6) Fuse box (page 11-35) 
7) Battery (page 11-34) 
8) Windshield washer tank (page 11-29) 
9) Radiator cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-7) 
11) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-10) 
12) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-7)