2016 SUBARU LEGACY key

left and right.
!Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the“ACC”or“ON”position for
approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to“OFF”to prevent the battery
from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the“P”position.
&When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to“Access key–if access key does
not operate properly”F9-18.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works with the
ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
press the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
press the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges in the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.
&Combination meter illumina-
tion
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal
display illuminate.
2. The meter and gauge needles sweep
one time.
3. Dials and indicators in meters and
gauges light up.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&Door open indicator
When any of the doors, the rear gate
(Outback) or the trunk lid (Legacy) is not
fully closed, the door open indicator
appears. This function is effective even if
the ignition switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”
or“ACC”position (all models) or the key is
removed from the ignition switch (models
without“keyless access with push-button
start system”).
The open door is indicated by the corre-
sponding part of the door open indicator.
Always make sure this indicator does not
appear before you start to drive.
&Windshield washer
fluid warning indicator
This indicator appears when the fluid level
in the windshield washer fluid tank de-
creases to the lower limit (approximately
0.6 US qt, 0.6 liter, 0.5 Imp qt).
&All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (CVT models)
WARNING
Continued driving with the AWD
warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage. If the AWD
warning light flashes, promptly parkin a safe place then check whether
all four tires are the same diameter
and whether any of the tires has a
puncture or has lost air pressure for
some other reason.
NOTE
If the temporary spare tire is used, the
AWD warning light may flash. Use of
the temporary spare tire should there-
fore be restricted to the minimum time
necessary. Replace the temporary
spare tire with a conventional tire as
soon as possible.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of different diameters fitted on its
wheels or with the air pressure exces-
sively low in any of its tires.
&Power steering warn-
ing light
While the engine is running, this warning
light illuminates when a malfunction has
been detected in the electric power steer-
ing system.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steeringwheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
.The steering wheel is operated fre-
quently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
ing the steering wheel during parallel
parking.
.The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long period
of time.
At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
ing condition. Have your vehicle checked
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
.The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after the engine has
started.
&Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
.The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position.
.The light does not turn off even after a
period of approximately 2 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON”position.
&Warning chimes and warning
indicator of the keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system (if equipped)
Access key warning indicator
The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and the
access key warning indicator appears on
the combination meter in order to minimize
improper operations and help protect your
vehicle from theft.
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning indicator appears, take the
appropriate action.
You cannot turn the warning chimes off.
However, the volume setting of the outside
warning chime can be changed by aSUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle if the indi-
cator on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
.When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
.When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
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NOTE
.Even when the access key is within
the operating ranges inside the vehicle,
the access key warning for engine start
may be provided depending on the
status of the access key and the
environmental conditions.
.When the access key is taken out of
the vehicle through an open window,
the access key takeout warning or
passenger access key takeout warning
will not be provided.
!List of warnings
CAUTION
When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing indicator does not appear, take
the appropriate action.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button
ignition switchStatus Action
Ding,
ding ...
(intermittent)——The driver’s door was opened while the
push-button ignition switch is“ACC”and the
select lever is in the“P”position.Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, or close the driver’s door.
*When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch
the push-button ignition switch to“OFF”.
The push-button ignition switch was
switched to“OFF”while the driver’s door is
open.Close the driver’s door.
DingShort beep
(2 seconds)—Lockout warning:
An attempt was made to lock all doors while
the access key is left inside the vehicle.Take out the access key from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
*The doors cannot be locked while the
access key is inside the vehicle.
*A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors
will be unlocked.
—Short beep
(2 seconds)—Access key lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor was touched while the
push-button ignition switch is“OFF”and the
access key is inside the vehicle.Take out the access key from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
*If the access key is inside the vehicle, the
doors cannot be locked.
—Beep, beep,
beep, beep,
beep
(5 times)—Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the
ignition switch is in the“OFF”position and
one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened.Close the doors securely and lock them.
*If one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened, the doors cannot be locked.
DingLong beep (60
seconds max.)—Power warning:
The door lock sensor was touched while
carrying the access key, the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than
“OFF”and the select lever is in the“P”
position.Return the access key inside the vehicle, or
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”.
*If the push-button ignition switch is not
switched to“OFF”, the doors cannot be
locked.
Ding,
ding ...
(7 seconds)——Access key warning:
The vehicle was driven while the access key
is not inside the vehicle.Carry the access key, and drive the vehicle.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button
ignition switchStatus Action
Ding——Access key warning for engine start:
The push-button ignition switch was pressed
while the access key is not inside the
vehicle.Carry the access key, and press the push-
button ignition switch.
DingBeep, beep,
beep (3 times)—Access key takeout warning:
The driver exited the vehicle with the access
key and closed the driver’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than“OFF”and the select lever is in
the“P”position.Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, and get out of the vehicle.
DingBeep, beep,
beep (3 times)—Passenger access key takeout warning:
A fellow passenger exited the vehicle with
the access key and closed a door other than
the driver’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than
“OFF”.Return the access key to inside the vehicle,
or switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”.
Long beep
(continuous)Long beep
(continuous)—The driver exited the vehicle with the access
key and closed the driver’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than“OFF”and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.Shift the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous)——Select lever position warning:
The driver’s door was opened while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than
“OFF”and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.Shift the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
Ding——The battery of the access key is low. Replace the battery of the access key.
Ding—Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.)Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was performed,
but the steering is still locked.While turning the steering wheel right and left
lightly, depress the brake pedal and press
the push-button ignition switch. Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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&Security indicator light
This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
!Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to“Alarm system”F2-
28.
!Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Immediately after the push-button igni-
tion switch is turned to the“OFF”position.
.Immediately after the driver’s door is
opened or closed when all of the following
conditions are met.
–The push-button ignition switch is in
the“ON”or“ACC”position.
–The access key is outside the
vehicle.
–The engine is not running.
–In the event that an unauthorized
key is used (for example, the key is
unregistered or the ID code does not
match), the power is not switched to
“ON”and the security indicator lightcontinues blinking.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
.Approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the“ON”
position to the“ACC”or“LOCK”position.
.Immediately after the key is pulled out.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to“Immobilizer”F2-4.
NOTE
.The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–the push-button ignition switchhas been turned to the“ON”or
“ACC”position and the driver’s
door has not been opened or closed
Models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the“ON”position to the
“ACC”or“LOCK”position
–when the ignition switch is in the
“ON”position.
.Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.
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as vehicle information, warning informa-
tion, etc., they will interrupt the current
screen, and appear on the display accom-
panied by a beep. If such a screen is
displayed, take proper action according to
the message shown on the screen.
The warning screen will return to the
original screen after a few seconds. While
the“
”information reminder is shown on
the display, it may be possible to display
the warning screen again. To recall the
message marked with“
”on the display,
pull the“/SET”switch on the steering
wheel toward you.
&Welcome screen and Good-
bye screen
When the driver’s door is opened and
closed after unlocking the door, the
welcome screen will appear on the multi
information display for approximately 20
seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF”position, the multi informa-
tion display gradually turns off (Good-bye
screen).
NOTE
.The basic screen will be shown
when the ignition switch is turned to
the“ON”position while the welcomescreen is displayed.
.Once the welcome screen appears,
it takes a certain period of time to
display it again.
.If the ignition switch is operated
after unlocking the driver’s door, the
welcome screen will not appear even
when the driver’s door is opened and
closed.
.The welcome screen will disappear
when you lock the driver’s door by
using the remote keyless entry system
(all models) or the keyless access
function (if equipped) while the wel-
come screen is displayed.
.If any of the doors (including the
rear gate) is opened while the welcome
screen is displayed, the door ajar
warning will appear.
.The welcome screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to“Welcome
Screen”F3-41.
.The Good-bye screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to“Good-
bye Screen”F3-41.
&Warning screen
Example of warning
If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, it will appear for
approximately 5 seconds. Take the appro-
priate actions based on the messages
indicated.
Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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