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When driving
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).
●Vehicle stability control (VSC) is activated.
■The system may be malfunctioning when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
●The cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow.
●The cruise control indicator does not come on even when the “ON-OFF”
button is pressed while the engine is running.
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WARNING
■Cruise control precaution (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
You can cancel the cruise control by shifting the select lever into the N posi-
tion. However, do not shift the lever into the N position while driving except in
case of emergency. If the select lever is shifted into the N position, the
engine brake will no longer work. This could result in an accident.
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing
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(Comes on in yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■SRS airbag system warning light
→ P. 120
■Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
WARNING
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●Vehicle stability control (VSC)
●TRAC
●Electric power steering
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Cruise control
●LSD (if equipped)
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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage.................................421
Battery Checking ............................... 302
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............398
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Bottle holders ........................... 257
Brake Fluid ...................................... 300
Parking brake ........................ 183
Brake assist ..............................215
Break-in tips ............................. 149
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................189
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Cargo capacity ......................... 221
Chains ....................................... 228
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 132
Booster seats,
installation ........................... 136
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 132
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 136
Front passenger occupant
detection system .................122
Infant seats, definition ............................. 132
Infant seats, installation ........................... 136 Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 137
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 139
Installing CRS with top tether straps.................. 142
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 116
Battery precautions ....... 305, 401
Child restraint system ........... 132
How your child should wear the seatbelt .................. 60
Installing child restraints........ 136
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions ........................... 72
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 328
Seat heater precautions ........ 267
Seatbelt guide ......................... 59
Seatbelt precautions ............... 62
Trunk precautions ................... 48
Cleaning
Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Clock ......................................... 262
Condenser ................................ 300
Console tray ............................. 258
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 403
Cruise control .......................... 210
Cup holders .............................. 258
Customizable features ............ 439B
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersElectric power steering .......... 365
Seatbelt reminder.................. 367
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................ 367
Anti-lock brake system ................................ 365
Brake assist system ..............365
Brake system ........................ 364
Charging system ................... 364
Cruise control indicator light....................... 365
Electric power steering system warning light ........... 365
Electronic engine control system ................................ 365
Engine oil pressure ............... 364
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................365, 374
Low fuel level ........................ 367
Low tire pressure................... 367
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 365
Open door ............................. 367
Pretensioners ........................ 365
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 367
Slip indicator light .................. 365
SRS airbags .......................... 365
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 367
Washer Checking ............................... 306
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Switch.................................... 207
Washing and waxing ............... 272 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 221
Load limits............................. 225
Weight ................................... 410
Wheels ...................................... 319
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 250
Washer.................................. 207
Windshield wipers ................... 207W
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What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 365, 374
or
P. 364P. 365
P. 364P. 365
P. 364P. 367
P. 367
or
P. 365P. 367
P. 365P. 367
P. 367
or
P. 365P. 367
P. 365
* : The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light
Slip indicator
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light *
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightFront passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Electric power steering
warning light