259 2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Within 5 seconds after the indicator lights turn off, release
. Then, press the switch again within 2 seconds of
releasing it.
The hill start assist ON indicator will illuminate and then turn off.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles
without a keyless access with push button start system) or
turn the push-button ignition switch off (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system). Then, restart
the engine and check that the hill start assist ON indicator
is illuminated.
The hill start assist system is enabled when the indicator is illumi-
nated.
To disable the hill start assist system, perform the above
through again.
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 6
261 2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■The hill start assist system will not operate when
The hill start assist system will not operate when any of the following condi-
tions are met:
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The select lever is in a position
other than D or M (when facing uphill) or in a position other than R (when
facing downhill).
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in R (when facing
uphill) or in a position other than R (when facing downhill).
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
●The parking brake is applied.
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The clutch is engaged.
●Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed since the brake pedal was
released.
●The hill start assist ON indicator is not illuminated.
●Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: The
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
●Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: The push-
button ignition switch is turned to “ACC” mode or turned off.
■Notes for the hill start assist system
●A slight jolt may be felt when starting off backward with the select lever in
R (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or the shift lever in R (vehi-
cles with a manual transmission) and then moving forward.
●If the braking power of the hill start assist system is insufficient, depress
the brake pedal.
●While the vehicle is stopped, make sure to depress the brake pedal.
■The system may be malfunctioning when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
●The slip indicator is illuminated.
●The hill start assist ON indicator turns off and a buzzer sounds.
269 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
●If a door is opened and closed when its side window is frozen,
the window safety device will operate and the side window
open/close function linked to door operation may not operate
correctly. If this occurs, perform the following after the ice has
melted.
Open the side window until it is approximately halfway open
with the door closed.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up to the one-
touch closing position and continue holding the switch for 1
second or more after the window fully closes.
The window position is reset and the safety device operations will
be released.
■When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to
road conditions.
■When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the select lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or shift lever to 1 or R (manual transmission) without
setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to
prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Interior features3
275
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ........................... 276
Automatic air conditioning
system ........................... 283
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 292
3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB
port................................. 294
Using the microphone ...... 2953-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 296
• Interior light .................... 297
3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features .... 298
• Glove box ....................... 299
• Bottle holders ................. 300
• Cup holders/
console tray ................... 301
• Cup holders/
console tray ................... 302
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 303
Vanity mirrors ................... 304
Clock ................................ 305
Power outlets ................... 306
Seat heaters..................... 308
Floor mat .......................... 310
293 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
■When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system)
During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes
after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that
operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window
defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.
■Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer (vehicles with
an automatic air conditioning system)
The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous
operation. (Customizable features oP. 493)
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.