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Seating
10-Way Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front
or rear to move the seat forward
or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the
switch to adjust the angle of the
seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch
straight down will adjust the height
of the entire seat cushion. 2. Seatback
Move the switch in the
corresponding direction to adjust
the angle of the seatback.
3. Lumbar Support Press the front part of the switch
to increase lumbar support;
press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
Heated Seats (if equipped)
Press the switch in the corresponding direction for the desired seat temperature. To
turn off the seat heater, slightly press in the opposite direction of the current position.
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Getting
Started
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Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
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Seat Controls
1. Forward/Backward Pull up on the lever below the front of
the driver’s seat to move the seat forward
or backward.
2. Raise/Lower Seat Cushion
To adjust the height of the driver’s seat,
pull up or push down the seat height
adjustment lever, located on the lower left side front of the seat.
3. Recline Seatback To adjust the seatback to the desired position, pull up on the recline lever, located on the
lower left rear of the driver’s seat or lower right rear of the passenger’s seat. Do not adjust
seats while driving.
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Steering Wheel & Instrument Panel
Master and Valet Keys, Keyless Access System
operation, Push Button Start* and Remote Start*
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Adjustments
and Paddle Shift operation*
Front & Rear* Wiper and Washer Controls
Headlights, DRL, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights,
Interior Lights, and Fog Lights*
Gauges, Warning Lights, Multi Function Display*
settings and Parking Brake operation
Safety, Comfort & Convenience
All Wheel Drive System, Emergency towing of AWD,
VDC, X-Mode* and Hill Holder* operation
Rear Vision Camera*
All Weather Package operation - Heated Seats,
Exterior Mirrors & Windshield Wiper De-icer
Review operation of climate control system
Power windows, locks, exterior mirrors, seat
and Power Moonroof* operation
Hood Release and fluid reservoir locations
Fuel Filler Door, Trunk Release, Rear Gate operation
and location of Spare Tire*, Jack & Tools
STARLINK Audio System & Bluetooth
Bluetooth - Pair owner’s phone(s) & show operation
(Download SUBARU STARLINK and MySubaru Apps*)
STARLINK Audio* and Navigation* system controls
(Sources, Presets, List & Back buttons)
Driver Assist Technology
Subaru EyeSight™ System* and SRF*
Blind Spot Detection* and Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
*If Applicable
Owner Signature(s) ________________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Consultant ___________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Manager _____________________________________________________________
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