
&Abbreviation list
You may find several abbreviations in this 
manual. The meanings of the abbrevia-
tions are shown in the following list.
Abbreviation Meaning
A/C Air conditioner A/ELR Automatic/Emergency locking retractor
ABS Anti-lock brake system 
AKI Anti knock index 
ALR Automatic locking retractor 
AT Automatic transmission
ATF Automatic transmission fluid 
AWD All-wheel drive DCCD Driver
’s control center differ-
ential
DRL Daytime running lightEBD Electronic brake force distri- bution
ELR Emergency locking retractor 
FWD Front-wheel drive
GAW Gross axle weight 
GAWR Gross axle weight rating 
GVW Gross vehicle weight 
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating 
HID High intensity discharge Abbreviation Meaning
INT Intermittent 
LATCH Lower anchors and tethers for 
children
LED Light emitting diode 
LSD Limited slip differential 
MIL Malfunction indicator light MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl man- 
ganese tricarbonyl
MT Manual transmission 
OBD On-board diagnostics 
RON Research octane number
SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive SRS Supplemental restraint sys- tem
TIN Tire identification number TPMS Tire pressure monitoring sys- tem Vehicle symbols 
There are some of the symbols you may 
see on your vehicle. 
For warning and indicator lights, refer to “
Warning and indicator lights ”F 22.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Power door lock
Power door unlock
Power window with automatic 
open and close function
Passengers ’windows lock
and unlock
Fuel
Front fog lights 3
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Mark Name
Hazard warning flasher
Engine hood
Trunk lid (4-door)
Seat heater
Child restraint top tether an- chorages
Child restraint lower an- chorages
Horn
Wiper intermittent
Windshield washer
Windshield wiper mist (for 
single wipe)
Rear window wiperMark Name
Rear window washer
Lights
Tail lights, license plate light 
and instrument panel illumi- nation
Headlights
Turn signal
Illumination brightness
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument panel outlets and 
foot outlets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and foot outletsMark Name
Windshield defroster
Rear window defogger/Out- 
side mirror defogger/Wind- 
shield wiper deicer
Air recirculation
Engine oil
Washer
Door lock (transmitter)
Door unlock (transmitter)
Trunk lid open (4-door) or rear 
gate unlock (5-door) (trans- mitter)                            

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Illustrated index &Exterior1) Engine hood (page 11-5) 
2) Headlight switch (page 3-29) 
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-39) 
4) Wiper switch (page 3-36) 
5) Moonroof (page 2-27)
6) Door locks (page 2-4) 
7) Tire pressure (page 11-25) 
8) Flat tires (page 9-5) 
9) Snow tires (page 8-8) 
10) Front fog light switch (page 3-34) 
11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13) 
12) Towing hook (page 9-13)  

&Light control and wiper control levers/switches1) Windshield wiper (page 3-36) 
2) Mist (page 3-36) 
3) Windshield washer (page 3-37) 
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-37)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-36)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-34)
7) Light control switch (page 3-29) 
8) Fog light switch (page 3-34) 
9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-29) 
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-30)
11) Turn signal (page 3-31) 17
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&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-13
Front passenger ’s
seatbelt warning light 3-13
SRS airbag system 
warning light3-14
/Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag ON indi- cator 3-14
/Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag OFF in- dicator 3-14
CHECK ENGINE 
warning light/Malfunc- 
tion indicator light3-15
Charge warning light 3-16
Oil pressure warning light
3-16
Rear differential oil 
temperature warning
light (STI)3-16
ABS warning light 3-18 Mark Name Page
Brake system warning light
3-19
Door open warning light3-20
Hill start assist warn- 
ing light/Hill start assist 
OFF indicator light (STI)3-20
Vehicle Dynamics 
Control warning light/ 
Vehicle Dynamics 
Control operation indi- 
cator light3-20
Vehicle Dynamics 
Control OFF indicator 
light/Traction Control 
OFF indicator light (STI)3-21
Turn signal indicator lights
3-24
High beam indicator light3-24
Front fog light indicator 
light (if equipped)
3-24
Security indicator light 3-23
Headlight indicator light
3-24Mark Name Page
Cruise control indica- 
tor light
3-24
Cruise control set in- 
dicator light3-24
Low fuel warning light 3-20
Low tire pressure 
warning light 
(U.S.-spec. models)3-16
Shift-up indicator light (STI)
3-23
Driver
’s control center
differential auto indi- 
cator light (STI) 3-24
Auto [+] mode indica- 
tor light (STI)
3-24
Auto [
 ] mode indica-
tor light (STI) 3-25
Driver
’s control center
differential indicator 
and warning lights (STI) 3-25
REV indicator light (STI)
3-25
Sport (S) mode indi- 
cator light (STI)3-23                      

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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.Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-15
Monitoring start delay time (after 
closure of doors)0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-16
Impact sensor operation (only models
with shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-18 
Dome light and map lights illumination 
(models with moonroof) ON/OFF OFF 2-15
Dome light illumination
(models without moonroof)
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7 Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-10
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 deicerOperation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for 15 minutes 3-46
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timerOFF/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
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 3-13 

Ignition switch..................................................... 3-3
LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
Acc..................................................................... 3-4 
ON...................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-4
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-4
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-5
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-5
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch ............................................................... 3-6
Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (except STI) ................................................................... 3-6
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-7
Odometer/Trip meter ............................................ 3-7
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 3-9
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-10
REV indicator light and buzzer (STI). ................ 3-10
Setting the alarm-level engine speed ................... 3-11
Deactivating the REV alarm system ..................... 3-12
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-14
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ......................................................... 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ................................................... 3-15 Charge warning light
.......................................... 3-16
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-16
Rear differential oil temperature warning light (STI) ................................................................ 3-16
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) ........................................................... 3-16
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-18
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-19
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-20
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (STI) .......................................... 3-20
Door open warning light .................................... 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/ Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)..... ..... 3-21
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-23
SI-DRIVE indicator light (STI) .............................. 3-23
Shift-up indicator light (STI) ............................... 3-23
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-24
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-24
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-24
Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 3-24
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) ..... ..... 3-24
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-24
Driver ’s control center differential auto indicator
light (STI) ........................................................ 3-24
Driver ’s control center differential indicator and
warning lights (STI) .......................................... 3-25
REV indicator light (STI) ..................................... 3-25
Clock .................................................................. 3-26Instruments and controls
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Instruments and controlsInformation display ............................................ 3-26
Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-27
Current fuel consumption (if equipped) ............... 3-28
Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-28
Turn off display of fuel consumption indicator .......................................................... 3-28
Light control switch ........................................... 3-29
Headlights. ......................................................... 3-29
High/low beam change (dimmer) ......................... 3-30
Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-30
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-30
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-31
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-31
Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ................ 3-32Front fog light switch (if equipped)
.................. 3-34
Wiper and washer .............................................. 3-34
Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-36
Rear window wiper and washer switch –
5-door ............................................................. 3-37
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-38
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-38
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... 3-38
Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink
®(if equipped) .................................................... 3-39
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-45
Defogger and deicer .......................................... 3-46
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... 3-48
Horn .................................................................... 3-49