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Start/Stop engine
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Engine (ignition) switch (if equipped)
Performing the following operations when carrying the access key on your person starts the
engine or changes push-button ignition switch modes.
Starting the engine;
1: Check that the parking brake is set.
2: Check that the select lever is set in P (AT models). Check that the shift lever is set in neutral (MT models).
3: Firmly depress the brake pedal (AT models). Firmly depress the clutch pedal (MT models). The push button start system indicator light (green) will turn on.
4: Press the push-button ignition switch.
Stopping the engine;
1: Stop the vehicle (AT models). While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle (MT models).
2: Shift the select lever to P (AT models). Shift the shift lever to neutral (MT models).
3: Set the parking brake.
4: Release the brake pedal (AT models). Release the clutch pedal (MT models).
5: Press the push-button ignition switch.
6: Check that the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green) is off.
Off ( Tu r n e d o f f )ACC (G r e e n)ON (G r e e n)
Modes can be changed by pressing the push-button ignition switch with the brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual
transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed)
Changing push-button ignition switch mode
LOCK : The steering wheel is locked and the key can be
removed. (Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
The key can be removed only when the select lever
is in P.)
ACC : Some electrical components such as the power
outlet can be used.
ON : All electrical components can be used.
START : The engine can be started.
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DRIVER’S AREA
1 Headlights
2 High/low beam change, High beam flash
3 Turn signal
4 Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Front fog light switch (if equipped)A
1 Wiper:
To operate, push lever down/up to the following positions:
: Te m p o r a r y
: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2 Intermittent interval
3 Washer/wiper dual operation
Windshield wiper and washer switchB
AC
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D
F
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Windshield defogger/Rear window defogger switchG
Hazard warning flasher switchC
Instrument panel light control dialE
Seat heater switches (if equipped)D
Manual headlight leveling dialF
All the turn signal lights will flash.
Use the switch to warn other drivers.
Ty p e ATy p e B
1 Windshield defogger switch:
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated air
mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
2 Rear window defogger switch:
The rear window defogger and the outside rear view mirror defogger (if equipped) turns
on. The function will automatically turn off after approximately 15 min.
Press
Rapid heating
Normal heating
Brighter
Darker
Raise
Lower
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2
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2
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Driving pattern selector switch (if equipped)C
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switchB
Turning off Traction Control System:
To turn the TR AC system off, quickly press and
release the button.
The Traction Control System OFF indicator light will
come on.
Press the button again to turn the system back on.
Turning off both Traction Control System and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) systems:
To turn the TR AC and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) systems
off, press and hold the Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC
off switch for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
In this case, the brake LSD function remains on. Press the button
again to turn the systems back on.
Selecting a driving mode
By pressing the driving pattern selector switch,
the following modes can be selected to suit
driving and usage conditions:
1 Normal mode
2 Sport mode:
The SPORT indicator comes on. Use sport mode for sporty driving or when driving in
mountainous regions with lots of curves.
3 Snow mode:
The SNOW indicator comes on. Use snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery
road surfaces such as snow.
To cancel sport mode or snow mode, press the same side of the switch again.
Quickly press
and release
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VSC SPORT switchD
Press the switch to activate the VSC SPORT mode.
The VSC SPORT indicator and Vehicle stability control
(VSC) off indicator come on when in Vehicle stability
control (VSC) SPORT mode.
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to accommodate various driving
preferences. The control modes can be selected with the VSC SPORT switch.
Normal mode allows secure and smooth normal driving.
When the switch is pressed, Vehicle stability control (VSC) SPORT mode is activated.
Control characteristics such as the Vehicle stability control (VSC) and TR AC are adjusted to
afford maneuverability closer to what a driver may have imagined, while a sense of security
is retained.
Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:
Driving conditionsIndicator lightsSwitch operation
Sport driving
The VSC SPORT switch is pressed.
The VSC SPORT switch and the
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/
TR AC of f switch are quickly
pressed and released.
Press
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Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Malfunction indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:• The electronic engine control system;• The electronic throttle control system;• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
Brake system warning
• Low brake fluid• Malfunction in the brake system• The parking brake is not released.
Charging system warning
Indicates a malfunction in the
vehicle’s charging system.
ABS warning
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Low engine oil pressure warning
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Electric power steering warning
Indicates a malfunction in the electric power steering system.
Driver’s seatbelt reminder
Warns the driver to fasten his/
her seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder
Warns the front passenger
to fasten his or her seatbelt.
Location: On the center panel.
Open door warning
Indicates that a door or the trunk
lid is not fully closed.
Low fuel level warning
Fuel level is low.
SRS airbag system warning
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seatbelt pretensioner system;
• The front passenger occupant
detection system.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning (if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic
transmission fluid temperature is
too high.
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Keyless access with push button start system indicator (if equipped)
Flashing in YELLOW : Indicates a malfunction in the keyless
access with push button start system.
Illumination in GREEN : The keyless access with push button start
system is activated.
Please see the Owner’s Manual for details.
Cruise Control indicator
lllumination in YELLOW : Indicates a malfunction in the cruise
control system.
Illumination in GREEN : The cruise control system is activated.
Please see the Owner’s Manual for details.
Slip indicator
Illumination : Indicates a malfunction in the TR AC/ Vehicle stability control (VSC)
system.
Flashing : The TR AC/ Vehicle stability control (VSC) system are operating.
Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Turn signal indicatorHeadlight high beam indicator
Front fog light indicator(if equipped)
Security indicatorAirbag on- off indicator
Vehicle stability control (VSC) off indicator
SPORT indicator(AT models)
SNOW indicator(AT models)VSC SPORT indicator
SET indicatorREV indicator Tr a c t i o n Control System OFF indicator
Upshift/downshift indicator (AT models)Shift position and shift range indicator (AT models)
Shift position indicator (MT models)Shift-up indicator (MT models)