5
When trouble arises
401
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Trun k li dTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Ensure that the select lever is in P and firmly depress the
brake pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
access key to the push-button
ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
477
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 238, 245
ABS........................................... 217
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 400
Air conditioning filter.............. 327
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 327
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 245
Manual air conditioning system................................ 238
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions................... 103, 111
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 117
Airbag warning light .............. 371
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 111
Curtain airbag precautions ........................ 117
Front passenger occupant detection system ................ 123
General airbag precautions ........................ 117
Locations of airbags ............... 88
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 120
Proper driving
posture ......................... 86, 117
Side airbag operating conditions........................... 111
Side airbag precautions ........................ 117
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 111
Side and curtain airbags precautions ........................ 117
SRS airbags ........................... 88
Alarm .......................................... 82 Anti-lock brake system............217
Audio input ...............................256
Audio system
Audio input ............................256
AUX port................................256
iPod .......................................256
Portable music player............256
USB memory .........................256
USB port................................256
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................245
Automatic light
control system .......................202
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........174
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................398
Manual mode ........................177
Mode select switch ................176
AUX port ...................................256A
478
Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 343
Wattage.................................427
Battery
Checking ............................... 306
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Bottle holders ........................... 262
Brake Fluid ...................................... 304
Parking brake ........................ 185
Brake assist ..............................217
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................191
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 284
Exterior.................................. 276
Interior ................................... 280
Seatbelts ............................... 281
Cargo capacity ......................... 224
Chains ....................................... 231 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 133
Booster seats,
installation........................... 137
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 133
Convertible seats,
installation........................... 137
Front passenger occupant detection system................. 123
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 133
Infant seats,
installation........................... 137
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 138
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps.................. 143B
C
481
Alphabetical index
Floor mat.................................. 273
FluidBrake .................................... 304
Washer ................................. 310
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 427
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 427
Front passenger occupant detection system .................. 123
Front passenger's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 373
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 51
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Wattage ................................ 427
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 427 Fuel
Capacity ................................419
Fuel gauge ............................187
Fuel pump shut off system .... 369
Gas station information .........492
Information ............................428
Refueling .................................74
Fuel door.....................................74
Fuel filler lid ................................74
Fuel pump shut off system .....369
Fuses.........................................335
Gauges ......................................187
Glove box..................................261F
G
484
Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................299
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 296
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ................ 409
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 269
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 304
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 427
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 427
Rear window defogger ............ 254
Replacing Fuses .................................... 335
Key battery............................ 330
Light bulbs............................. 343
Tires ...................................... 384
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 451
REV indicator ........................... 152O
P
R
487
Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 384
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 235
Emergency towing ................ 361
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 330
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 427
USB port................................... 256
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 266
Wattage ................................ 427
Vanity mirrors .......................... 266
Vehicle identification number................................... 417
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........371
Seatbelt reminder ..................373
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................373
Anti-lock brake system ................................371
Brake assist system ..............371
Brake system ........................370
Charging system ...................370
Cruise control indicator light.......................371
Electric power steering system warning light ...........371
Electronic engine control system ................................371
Engine oil pressure ...............370
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................371, 380
Low fuel level ........................373
Low tire pressure...................373
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................371
Open door .............................373
Pretensioners ........................371
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................373
Slip indicator light ..................371
SRS airbags ..........................371
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................373
U
V
W
491
What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 371, 380
or
P. 370P. 371
P. 370P. 371
P. 370P. 373
P. 373
or
P. 371P. 373
P. 371P. 373
P. 373
or
P. 371P. 373
P. 371
* : 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