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Getting  
Started Instrument  
Panel Gauges
Personalize Controls
While  
Operating Safety / In Case 
of Emergency Additional 
Information
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Getting Started
Instrument Panel
Gauges
Personalize
Controls
While Operating
Safety / In Case of Emergency
Additional Information
Safety / 
In Case of 
Emergency
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\
ited 
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 
Airbags (SRS)q 
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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   
Cap Operation
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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
Show  LATCH System & Tethers
Show Child Safety Lock Operationq 
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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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