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Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat
(if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
2. Seatback Move the switch in the corresponding direction
to adjust the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support Press the front part of the switch to increase
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Press the switch in the
corresponding direction for
the desired seat temperature.
To turn off the seat heater,
slightly press in the opposite
direction of the current position.
Folding the
Rear Seat
Pull up on the release lever on
the seat side that you want
to fold down. To return the
seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks
into place making sure that it is
securely locked.
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Move the switch toward the front or rear to move
the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch straight down
will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.
Move the switch in the corresponding direction
lumbar support; press the rear part of the switch
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Controls
Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down
one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for
high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF” position to stop
the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray
washer fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward
to the intermittent, continuous, or wash position. When the
rear wiper is off, rotate the knob downward to wash and
wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a
reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned
on when the engine has started and the parking brake is
fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
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position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam
headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system.
You must always switch on your headlights when it’s dark
outside by turning the light switch to the
position.
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While Operating
Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, push the brake pedal and press the parking brake switch
firmly. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt is fastened,
then gently push the accelerator pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal and the clutch pedal (MT models
only) are pushed in, pull the parking brake switch toward you.
Hill Holder™ Function
When the Hill Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be
automatically applied when stopped on an uphill or downhill slope with
the brake pedal pushed down. The brake system warning light and the
indicator light on the parking brake switch will illuminate. To activate,
press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate, press the Hill Holder
switch again.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Mode
The 5-Speed automatic transmission or the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gives
you ultimate control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive)
position, the transmission is in Normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator on
the instrument panel shows “D” and the
transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear
position to obtain necessary acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector
lever left into the manual gate
1 from “D”
(Drive) position causes the transmission
to change into Manual Mode. To shift, use
the paddle shift control switches. The shift
position indicator shows the selected
gear position.
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Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the bucket
from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack handle is
stowed on the back of the center lid of the cargo area.
Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since all-wheel drive distributes engine power to all four wheels, improper
towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck is the only
recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2012 Subaru vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Lim\
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Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has
been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation
of any laws, or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
*See your dealer for details

Explain Operation of Manual Transmission
& Hill Holder
Explain Operation of Automatic
Transmission & Review Manual
Mode (if equipped)
Show All Weather Package - Heated Front
Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated
Side Mirrors (if equipped) Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions
Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic
Feature (if equipped)
Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal
Airbag System (SRS), Front-Seat Side
Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain
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Review Master & Valet Keys
Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System

& Remote Start (if equipped)
Show Hood & Gas Door Releases Show
yellow Caps & Explain Checking
& Filling of Vehicle Fluids
Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas
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Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature

(sedans only)
Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location
Explain Temporary Spare Tire
Usage & Limitations Explain AWD Towing

Requirements & Limitations
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Operation & Controls
Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAl
& QUICK REf ERENCE GUIDE
OPERAtION & CONtROlS
REAR & SIDE
INtERIOR

DRIvER CONtROlS & OPERAtION
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Show Power Windows, Door Locks
& Side-View Mirror Operation
Explain Cruise Control & Power
Moonroof Operation (if equipped)
Show Auto Headlights, Daytime Running
Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights &
Fog Lights (if equipped)
Show Interior Lighting, Map Light
& Clock
Show Front & Rear Wiper
& Washer Controls
Show Climate Control System Including
Front & Rear Defrosters
Show & Explain Operation of VDC
Control Switch Review Instrument Panel Gauges

& Warning Lights
Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Light
Show Audio System, Station Presets,
Tone, Balance & Fade Controls
Show GPS Navigation System
(if equipped)
Explain Operation of Other Vehicle Options, Equipment, or Genuine
Subaru Accessories Not Referenced
Above Where Applicable
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