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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. 121
■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
Child safetyAirbag precautions ............... 117
Battery precautions ...... 307, 403
Child restraint system ........... 133
How your child should wear the seatbelt.................. 60
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions .......................... 73
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 331
Seat heater precautions ....... 269
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt precautions............... 62
Trunk precautions................... 48
Cleaning Alcantara ®
............................ 282
Exterior ................................. 274
Interior .................................. 278
Seatbelts .............................. 279
Clock ........................................ 264
Condenser ............................... 302
Console tray ............................ 260
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 405
Cruise control.......................... 212
Cup holders ............................. 260
Customizable features ............ 441 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger
Rear window .........................252
Side mirror.............................252
Dimension.................................412
Dinghy towing ..........................234
Display
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information .....................198
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....291
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............255
Wattage .................................423
Doors Door lock .....................23, 37, 42
Door windows..........................70
Side mirrors .............................67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light.........................369
Driving Break-in tips ..........................151
Correct posture .......................86
Procedures ............................148
Winter drive tips ....................229D
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Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 380
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 234
Emergency towing ................ 357
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 328
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 423
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 423
USB port................................... 254
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 263
Wattage ................................ 423
Vanity mirrors .......................... 263
Vehicle identification number................................... 413
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........367
Seatbelt reminder ..................369
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................369
Anti-lock brake system ................................367
Brake assist system ..............367
Brake system ........................366
Charging system ...................366
Cruise control indicator light.......................367
Electric power steering system warning light ...........367
Electronic engine control system ................................367
Engine oil pressure ...............366
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................367, 376
Low fuel level ........................369
Low tire pressure...................369
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................367
Open door .............................369
Pretensioners ........................367
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................369
Slip indicator light ..................367
SRS airbags ..........................367
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................369
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What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 367, 376
or
P. 366P. 367
P. 366P. 367
P. 366P. 369
P. 369
or
P. 367P. 369
P. 367P. 369
P. 369
or
P. 367P. 369
P. 367
* : 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