
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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WARNING
When the Hill start assist warning
light illuminates, have the vehicle
inspected at an authorized SUBARU
dealer.
!Hill start assist OFF indicator light
While the Hill start assist system is
deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF
indicator light illuminates continuously to
inform the driver that the Hill start assist
system is not operational.
&Door open warning
light
The warning light illuminates if any door
(including the rear gate) is not fully closed.
This function is effective even if the
ignition switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or
“ACC”position, or the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
Always make sure this light is not illumi-
nated before you start to drive.
&All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (CVT models)
This light blinks if the vehicle is driven with
tires of differing diameters fitted on the
wheels or with an excessively low airpressure in any of the tires.
WARNING
If the AWD warning light flashes,
promptly park in a safe location 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.
Continuing to drive with the AWD
warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage.
&Power steering warn-
ing light
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position and turns off after the engine
has started. This indicates that the warn-
ing system is working properly.
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
assist limitation to occur too fre-
quently, that may result in a malfunc-
tion of the power steering control
system.
&Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol operation indicator
light
!Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem provides its ABS control
through the electrical circuit of the
ABS. Accordingly, if the ABS is
inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system becomes unable to
provide ABS control. As a result, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
also becomes inoperative, causing
the warning light to illuminate.
Although both the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system and ABS are inop-
erative in this case, the ordinary
functions of the brake system are
still available. You will be safe whiledriving with this condition, but drive
carefully and have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTE
.If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system itself mal-
functions, the warning light only illumi-
nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System) remains fully opera-
tional.
.The warning light illuminates when
the electronic control system of the
ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
malfunctions.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
.The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position.
.The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is running.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following examples,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
may be considered normal.
.The warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position and turns off approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the engine has
started.
.The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.
.The warning light illuminates after
the engine has started and turns off
while the vehicle is subsequently being
driven.
.The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off.
.The warning light illuminates when
the engine has stalled and continues to
illuminate after the engine has been
restarted. However, it will turn off once
the vehicle starts moving.
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
The warning chime and the access key
warning indicator are used for the follow-
ing purposes.
.Minimizing improper operations when
using the keyless access with push-button
start system
.Helping protect your vehicle from theft
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning indicator flashes, take the
appropriate action.
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 yourSUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
.When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
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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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeAccess key
warning indica-
tor on meterOperation indica-
tor on push-but-
ton ignition switchStatus Action
Long beep
(continuous)—— —Select lever position warning:
.Case 1: The engine is turned
off by pressing the push-button
ignition switch while the select
lever is in a position other than
the“P”position.
.Case 2: The driver’s door is
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..Case 1: Start the engine, shift
the select lever to the“P”posi-
tion, switch the push-button
ignition switch to“OFF”and exit
the vehicle.
.Case 2: 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 is per-
formed, 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.
Ding——Flashes in orangeSystem malfunction warning:
A malfunction is detected in the
power system or steering lock.Contact a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately and have the vehicle in-
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Instruments and controls/Information display
&Headlight indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
.when the light switch is turned to the
“
”or“”position
.when the light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position and the headlights illumi-
nate automatically
&Steering responsive
fog lights warning indi-
cator/Steering respon-
sive fog lights OFF in-
dicator (models with
EyeSight system)
NOTE
For details about the steering respon-
sive fog lights system, refer to“Steer-
ing responsive fog lights system (mod-
els with EyeSight system)”F3-94.
!Steering responsive fog lights
warning indicator
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system malfunctions.
When this indicator appears while the
system is activated, contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.!Steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deacti-
vated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
&BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)
This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning indicator will be
shown on the multi information display of
the combination meter. When this indica-
tor appears, have your vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)
The indicator appears when the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch is pressed to deactivate
the BSD/RCTA. In this case the BSD/
RCTA OFF indicator will be shown on the
multi information display of the combina-
tion meter. For details, refer to“BSD/
RCTA”F7-48.
Information display (if
equipped)
NOTE
For models with color multi function
display, refer to“Multi function dis-
play”F3-42.
1) Outside temperature indicator
2) Driving information display
3) Clock
With the ignition switch in the“ACC”
position, the clock appears on the display.
With the ignition switch in the“ON”
position, the outside temperature indica-
tor, driving information display and clock
all appear on the display.
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&Basic operation
By operating“”or“”of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the“
/SET”
switch is pulled toward you, the item can
be selected and set.
If there are some useful messages, such
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 welcome
screen 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
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 3 seconds. Take the appro-
priate actions based on the messages
indicated.
&Basic screens
By operating the“”or“”switch on the
steering wheel, you can change the
screen that is always displayed.
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The menu list is as follows.
First menuSecond menu
Screen Settings Welcome Good-bye Screen
Gauge Initial Movement
Languages
Go Back
EyeSight (models with EyeSight system) Warning Volume
Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound
Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor Function
Go Back
BSD/RCTA (if equipped) Warning Volume
Default Settings―
By operating the“”or“”switch on the
steering wheel, you can select the menu.
Pull the“
/SET”switch to enter the
selected menu.
NOTE
If you enter the“Go Back”menu, the
system will return to the previous
screen.
!Screen Settings
After entering the“Screen Settings”menu,
select one of the following menus.
!Welcome Good-bye Screen
The welcome screen/good-bye screens
can be activated or deactivated. Select
“On”to activate the screens. Select“Off”
to deactivate the screens.
!Gauge Initial Movement
The movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that occurs when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate. Select“Off”to
deactivate.
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