
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-
spected. Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&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-
26.
!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 the push-button ignition
switch is pressed to turn it on or to start
the engine carrying an unauthorized key
(for example, the key is unregistered or
the ID code does not match), the power isnot switched to“ON”and the security
indicator light continues 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 to start the engine, the security
indicator light illuminates. For details
about the immobilizer system, refer to
“Immobilizer”F2-3.
NOTE
.The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. This is
normal and does not indicate a mal-
function.
–while the engine is running
–for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the“ON”position to the
“ACC”or“LOCK”/“OFF”position
.Even if the security indicator lightblinks irregularly or its fuse blows (the
light does not blink if its fuse is blown),
the immobilizer system will function
normally.
&Select lever/gear position in-
dicator (CVT models)
Type A
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
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Type B
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
This indicator shows the position of the
select lever.
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. Refer to
“Continuously variable transmission”F7-
23.
&Turn signal indicator
lights
These lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blinkrapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to“Replacing bulbs”F11-36.
&High beam indicator
light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
the headlight flasher is operated.
&Cruise control indica-
tor light (if equipped)
This light illuminates when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to“To set cruise control”F7-44.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
light flashes at the same time. At
this time, avoid driving at high
speed and have your vehicle in-
spected at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.
&Cruise control set in-
dicator light (if
equipped)
This light illuminates when vehicle speed
has been set to use the cruise control
function. Refer to“To set cruise control”
F7-44.
&Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (models with HID
headlights)
This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off approximately 3 seconds after
turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position, have your vehicle inspected at
your SUBARU dealer.
&Front fog light indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.
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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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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
Top menu Menu option Description Page
Maintenance
Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-73
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-74
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-74
Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-74
On/OffTurn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the“ON”position.On or Off 3-74
Clear All Settings Clear all settings for maintenance items. Yes or No 3-75
Go Back Return to the top menu.—
Driving History
Set Register and overwrite the driving record. 3-76
Go Back Return to the top menu.—
Car Setting
Keyless Buzzer Volume Set the audible signal volume. 0 (OFF) to 7 3-78
Hazard Warning Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off 3-78
Defogger Set and customize the operation of the defogger. 15 minutes or Continuous 3-79
Interior LightSet and customize the interior light off delay
timer.10, 20, 30 seconds or Off 3-81
Auto Light Sensor (if equipped)Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto
light sensor.Low, Mid, High or Max 3-82
Keyless Access Setting (if
equipped)Set and customize the keyless access function.Driver’s Door Unlock 3-83
Rear Gate Unlock 3-84
Go Back Return to top menu.—
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
7. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
Light control switch
CAUTION
.Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
.Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the“ACC”
or“ON”position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights areturned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
NOTE
The light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
.when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off (models with“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
.when the key is not inserted into the
ignition switch (models without“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
headlights are illuminated under such
conditions, a chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illumi-
nated.
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&Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
”position
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
“
”position
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on.
“
”position: auto on/off headlights (if
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.
“
”position
The headlights are all off.
NOTE
The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, for models with a multi
function display, the setting can be
changed using the display. For details,
refer to“Auto light sensor sensitivity
setting”F3-82.
!Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
.The light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position
.It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlightsWhen approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors (including the rear gate) by
using the remote keyless entry system.
The low beam headlights will remain
illuminated for 30 seconds
*1and then turn
off. However, if any of the following
operations is done, the low beam head-
lights will turn off.
.The doors are locked.
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position.
When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
.Thepush-buttonignitionswitchis
turned to the“OFF”status (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)
.The key is pulled out from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
The low beam headlights will turn off
under any of the following conditions.
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
.3 minutes have passed since the low
beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
.30 seconds have passed since the
door is opened and closed.
*1
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.
*1: The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details.
!Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights (if equipped)
The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
&High/low beam change
(dimmer)
To change from low beam to high beam,
push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high
beam indicator light“
”on the combina-
tion meter is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever
back to the center position.
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