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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.
1
2
3
Getting
Started
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF”
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer
fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward to the intermittent,
continuous, or wash position. When the rear wiper is off, rotate the knob
downward to wash and wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness
high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the
parking brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
”
position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights\
is reduced
by the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights
when it is dark outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
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2
3
INT.
LOW
HIGH
OFF
Controls
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Location of Spare Tire
and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools
are stored in the tool bucket in the
center of the spare tire, located in
the trunk or cargo area. Raise the
center lid and remove the bucket
from the center of the spare tire. Take
the jack out of the bucket. The jack
handle is stowed on the back of the
center lid of the cargo area.
Emergency Towing Your
All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since all-wheel drive distributes
engine power to all four wheels,
improper towing will severely damage
your AWD system. A flatbed truck
is the only recommended way to
properly transport your AWD vehicle.
If towing is necessary, it is best
done by your Subaru retailer or a
commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside
Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free
and standard on every 2016 Subaru
vehicle. Coverage is automatic; there
are no forms to complete. Subaru
Roadside Assistance is available
anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile
Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever
comes first.* A Subaru Roadside
Assistance decal has been affixed to
the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru
Roadside Assistance coverage are
service requests or claims resulting
from: accidents, vandalism, acts of
God, violation of any laws, misuse and
abuse, or vehicle modifications not
recommended by the manufacturer.
*See your retailer for details.Safety/In Case of Emergency
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Additional Information
Fuel
• 2.5 liter DOHC Non-turbo models use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
• 2.0 liter DOHC Turbo model’s engine is designed to operate at maximum performance
using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. If 93 AKI fuel is
not readily available, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or h\
igher may
be temporarily used. However, you may notice a slight decrease in maximum engine
performance while using 91 AKI fuel.
Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may \
also be
used. Using regular unleaded gasoline will not be detrimental to engine durability, nor
will it affect your warranty coverage. However, depending on your driving habits and
conditions, you may notice a decrease in maximum engine performance, fuel economy
or slight engine vibration or knocking. It is not recommended to use 87 AKI when towing.
Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 lmp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.6 US gallons of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
be tightened until a
click is heard).
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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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