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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lightTurns the light off
Turns light on when door is
open
Turns the light on
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to push-button ignition switch
mode, the presence of the access key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Interior light (when the switch is in the “DOOR” position)
●Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system)
●Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
●Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
■Customization that can be conf igured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 441)
Interior light

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Interior features
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
Bottle holders
Cup holders/console tray

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Interior features
Vanity mirrors
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge (vehicles with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Open the cover to use.Vehicles with vanity lights: The
light turns on when the cover isopened.

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3-5. Other interior features
Seat heaters∗
■The seat heaters can be used when
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light goes off.
∗
: If equipped
Press the switch to warm the
seats.
The indicator light comes on
when a seat heater is turnedon.
Rapid heating
Normal heating

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 278
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area ....... 282
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 284
General maintenance....... 287
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 290 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 291
Engine hood ..................... 294
Engine compartment ........ 296
Tires ................................. 310
Tire inflation pressure ...... 318
Wheels ............................. 322
Air conditioning filter......... 325
Transmitter/access key battery ............................ 328
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 332
Light bulbs........................ 340

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4-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
●Do not wash the engine compartment and area adjacent to it. If water
enters the engine air intake or electrical parts it will cause engine trouble or
a malfunction of the power steering.
●When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake
stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a
safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.
CAUTION
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
●When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■To prevent damage to the antenna
Remove the antenna in the following situations:
●When the antenna will touch the ceiling of a garage or other such places
●When a car cover is to be used to cover the vehicle
●When using an automatic car wash

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle's interior and
keep it in top condition:
■Protecting the vehicle interior ●Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-
faces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
● When the interior is extremely dirty, wipe away the dirt using a
soft cloth slightly dampened with diluted neutral detergent.
■Cleaning the leather areas ●Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
● Wipe any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.
● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remain-
ing moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded ventilated
area.
■Synthetic leather areas ●Remove loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
● Apply a mild soap solution to the synthetic leather.
● Allow the solution to soak in for a few minutes. Remove the
dirt and wipe off the solution with a clean, damp cloth.