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&Switching power status
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The power status is switched every time
the push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Shift the select lever into the“P”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of“OFF”,
“ACC”,“ON”and“OFF”. When the engine
is stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in“ACC”or“ON”, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in orange.
Power
statusIndicator color Operation
OFF Turned offPower is turned
off.
ACC OrangeThe following
systems can be
used:
audio and ac-
cessory power
outlet.
ONOrange
(while engine is
stopped)All electrical
systems can be
used. Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
.To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, do not leave
the push-button ignition switch
in the“ON”or“ACC”position for
a long time.
.To avoid a malfunction, observe
the following precautions.
–Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.
–Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand
that is soiled with oil or othercontaminants.
.If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
.If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
.If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
.When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
.If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
.If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
!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”F9-17.
Hazard warning flasher
Models without multi function display
Models with multi function display
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to parkyour vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. All the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights will
flash. To turn off the flasher, push the
button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
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Meters and gauges
NOTE
Some of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter use liquid-crystal
displays. 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, various parts of the combi-
nation meter will illuminate in the following
sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal
display illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
&Canceling the function for
meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the
movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position.
!Type A combination meter
To change the setting, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK”/
“OFF”or“ACC”position.
1) Trip knob
2. Press the trip knob to show“”or
“”on the trip meter display.The display can be switched as shown in
the following sequence by pressing the
trip knob.
*: They cannot be displayed when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”position.
To change the current setting, press the
trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
: Activated
: Deactivated
NOTE
.Your vehicle’s initial movement
setting of the meter/gauge needles
has been set for activation“
”at
the time of shipment from the factory.
.It is not possible to change the initial
movement setting of the meter/gauge
needles when the ignition switch is in
the“ON”position. Change the setting
when the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”position.
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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges
!Type B combination meter
Perform the procedures described in
“Gauge Initial Movement”F3-41.
&Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.
&Odometer
Type A
1) Trip knob
Type B
1) Trip knob (U.S.-spec. models)
2) Trip knob (except U.S.-spec. models)
This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the“ON”position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”
position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. If you do not press the trip knob within
10 seconds of illumination of the od-
ometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter
will turn off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will turn off.
&Double trip meter
Type A
1) Trip knob
Type B
1) Trip knob (U.S.-spec. models)
2) Trip knob (except U.S.-spec. models)
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This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”
position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. It is possible to switch between the A
trip meter and B trip meter indications
while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If
you do not press the trip knob within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn
off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will turn off.
The display can be switched as shown in
the following sequence by pressing the
trip knob.
*: They cannot be displayed when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”position.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob
and keep the knob pressed for more than
2 seconds.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.
NOTE
If the connection between the combina-
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost.
&Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrev-
ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.
NOTE
To protect the engine/transmission
while the select lever is in the“P”or
“N”position (for CVT models) or the
shift lever is in the neutral position (for
MT models), the engine is controlled so
that the engine speed may not become
too high even if the accelerator pedal is
pressed hard.
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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges
&Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge (type A)
1) Trip knob
Fuel gauge (type B)
1) Trip knob (U.S.-spec. models)
2) Trip knob (except U.S.-spec. models)
The fuel gauge is displayed when the
ignition is in the“ON”position, and it
shows the approximate amount of fuel
remaining in the tank.
The gauge indication may change slightly
during braking, turning or acceleration due
to fuel level movement in the tank.
If you press the trip knob while the ignition
switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”
position, the fuel gauge will light up and
indicate the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is
indicating the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob
for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the
driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will
turn off.
NOTE
You will see the“”sign in the fuel
gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler
door (lid) is located on the right side of
the vehicle.
&ECO gauge (if equipped)
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models
The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the current rate of fuel consump-
tion and the average rate of fuel consump-
tion since the trip meter was last reset.
If the needle of the gauge moves towards
the right side, this indicates better fuel
efficiency.
NOTE
.The ECO gauge shows only an
approximate indication of fuel effi-
ciency.
.After resetting the trip meter, the
average rate of fuel consumption is not
shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).
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Before that time, the ECO gauge does
not operate.Warning and indicator lights
&Initial illumination for system
check
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the“ON”position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the“ON”position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and then turn off after several
seconds or after the engine has started.
: Seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the
seatbelt.)
: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator light
: Coolant temperature low indicator
light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: Engine low oil level warning light
(models with type A combination
meter)
: Windshield washer fluid warning light
(models with type A combination
meter)
: AT OIL TEMP warning light
(CVT models)
: Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.- spec. models)
/: ABS warning light
/: Brake system warning light
: Low fuel warning light
: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start
assist OFF indicator light
: Door open warning light
: AWD warning light (CVT models)
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
: Power steering warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-
tor light
: Automatic headlight beam leveler
warning light (models with HID head-
lights)
If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the
corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer
for repair.
&Seatbelt warning light
and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat, as required by current
safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the“ON”
position, this device reminds the driver
and front passenger to fasten their seat-
belts by illuminating the warning lights in
the locations indicated in the following
illustration and sounding a chime.
Driver’s warning light (type A)
Driver’s warning light (type B)
Front passenger’s warning light
!Operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/
has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when
the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will
flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the
seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri-
ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will
also sound simultaneously.
NOTE
.If the driver’s and/or front passen-
ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened
6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning
device operates as follows according
to the vehicle speed.
–At speeds lower than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
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