
Abbreviation Meaning
INT Intermittent
LATCHLower anchors and tethers for
children
LED Light emitting diode
MIL Malfunction indicator light
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
RON Research octane number
SRFSteering responsive fog lights
system
SRSSupplemental restraint sys-
tem
TIN Tire identification number
TPMSTire pressure monitoring sys-
temVehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights”F23.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Read these instructions care-
fully
Wear eye protection
Battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid
Keep children away
Keep flames away
Prevent explosions
Safety precautions when
driving
&Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
.All persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Other-
wise, the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or acci-
dent.
.To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers must
always wear seatbelts when in
the vehicle. The SRS (Supple-
mental Restraint System) airbag
does not do away with the need
to fasten seatbelts. In combina-
tion with the seatbelts, it offers
the best combined protection in
case of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases
the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the
vehicle has the SRS airbag.
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Item Function Possible settings Default setting
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation
Defogger and deicer system for
models with the automatic climate
control systemRear window defogger, outside
mirror defogger and windshield wi-
per deicerOperation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for 15 minutes
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light/
cargo area light OFF delay timerOFF/10 seconds/20 seconds/30
seconds30 seconds
Map light for models with a moon-
roof
Cargo area light
Battery drainage prevention func-
tionBattery drainage prevention func-
tionOperation/Non-operation Operation
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation
Auto on/off headlights (if equipped) Sensitivity of the operation of the
auto on/off headlightsLow/Mid/High/Max Mid
Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)Welcome lighting function (when
approaching)OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/90
seconds30 seconds
Welcome lighting function (when
exiting)OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/90
seconds30 seconds
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper
operationOperation/Non-operation U.S.-spec. models: Non-operation
Other models: Operation
One-touch lane changer Operation of the one-touch lane
changerOperation/Non-operation Operation
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater
!Head restraint angle adjustment
The angle of the head restraint can be
adjusted in several steps. While maintain-
ing a suitable driving posture, adjust the
head restraint to a position where the back
of your head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.
To tilt:
Tilt the head restraint by hand to the
preferred position. A click will be audible
when the head restraint is locked.
To return:
Tilt the head restraint once as far forward
as it can go. The head restraint will
automatically return to the fully upright
position. Then, adjust the head restraint
again to the preferred angle.
Seat heater (if equipped)
The seat heater is equipped in the front
seats.
The seat heater operates when the igni-
tion switch is either in the“ACC”or“ON”
position.
&Safety precautions
CAUTION
.People with delicate skin may
suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time.
When using the heater, always be
sure to warn the persons con-
cerned.
.Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.
.When the seat is warmed enough
or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the seat heater.
NOTE
Use of the seat heater for a long period
of time while the engine is not running
can cause battery discharge.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners
&Seatbelt maintenance
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap
and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye
the belts because this could seriously
affect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes,
tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas.
Replace the seatbelts even if only minor
damage is found.
CAUTION
.Keep the belts free of polishes,
oils, chemicals and particularly
battery acid.
.Never attempt to make modifica-
tions or changes that will prevent
the seatbelt from operating prop-
erly.
Front seatbelt pretensioners
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat-
belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The
seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be
activated in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe frontal
and side collision and rollover accident.
&Driver’s seatbelt
The driver’s seatbelt has a shoulder belt
pretensioner.
The pretensioner sensor also serves as
follows.
.SRS frontal airbag sensor
.Side impact sensor
.Front door impact sensor
.Rollover sensorIf the sensor detects a certain predeter-
mined amount of force during frontal or
side collisions or rollover accidents, the
front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by
the retractor to take up the slack so that
the belt more effectively restrains the
driver.
When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated,
an operating noise will be heard and a
small amount of smoke will be released.
These occurrences are normal and not
harmful. This smoke does not indicate a
fire in the vehicle.
Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been
activated, the seatbelt retractor remains
locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not
be pulled out and retracted and therefore
must be replaced.
NOTE
.Seatbelt pretensioners are not de-
signed to activate in minor impacts or
in rear impacts.
.In the case of rollover accidents:
As the curtain airbags deploy, the
driver’s side seatbelt pretensioner
and front passenger’sside
shoulder belt pretensioner are acti-
vated simultaneously.
.In cases of frontal collisions, the
following components will operate si-
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Keys..................................................................... 2-3
Key number plate................................................ 2-3
Immobilizer.......................................................... 2-3Security indicator light........................................ 2-4
Key replacement................................................. 2-4
Certification for immobilizer system..................... 2-4
Door locks........................................................... 2-5Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-5
Locking and unlocking from the inside................ 2-7
Battery drainage prevention function................... 2-7
Power door locking switches............................. 2-8Key lock-in prevention function........................... 2-9
Keyless access with push-button start
system (if equipped)........................................ 2-9
Access key........................................................ 2-10
Safety precautions............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with“keyless access”
entry function................................................... 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation...................... 2-17
Warning chimes and warning indicator............... 2-17
Disabling keyless access function...................... 2-17
When access key does not operate properly....... 2-19
Replacing battery of access key......................... 2-19
Replacing access key......................................... 2-19
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system..................................................... 2-19
PIN Code Access (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”)........ 2-20
Registering a PIN code....................................... 2-21
Unlocking.......................................................... 2-22
Remote keyless entry system........................... 2-22
Locking the doors.............................................. 2-23
Unlocking the doors.......................................... 2-24
Unlocking the rear gate...................................... 2-24
Vehicle finder function....................................... 2-24
Sounding a panic alarm..................................... 2-24
Selecting audible signal operation (models
without“keyless access with push-button start
system”).......................................................... 2-24
Replacing the battery......................................... 2-25
Replacing lost transmitters................................ 2-25
Certification for remote keyless entry system..... 2-25
Alarm system..................................................... 2-26System operation............................................... 2-26
Activating and deactivating the alarm system..... 2-27
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system............................................................ 2-27
Arming the system............................................ 2-27
Disarming the system........................................ 2-30
Valet mode........................................................ 2-31
Passive arming (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”) ....................... 2-31
Tripped sensor identification.............................. 2-32
Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ 2-33
Child safety locks.............................................. 2-33
Windows............................................................. 2-34
Power window operation by driver..................... 2-34
Power window operation by passengers............. 2-36
Initialization of power window ............................ 2-37
Keys and doors
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–Canada-spec. models–Mexico-spec. modelsDoor locks
&Locking and unlocking from
the outside
NOTE
If you unlock the driver’s door with a
key (including a mechanical key) and
open the door while the alarm system
is armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the access key
(except when the access key battery is
discharged).
.Press the push-button ignition
switch to“ACC”.
.Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures.
–Grip the front door handle
–Press the rear gate opener button
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the transmit-
ter battery is discharged).
.Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to
Keys and doors/Door locks
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Locking using power door locking switch
1) Press the front side (lock side) of the
power door locking switch.
2) Close the door.
In this case, all closed doors and the rear
gate are locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are locked before leaving your
vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
&Locking and unlocking from
the inside
1) Unlock
2) Lock
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the
lock lever forward. To unlock the door from
the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an
unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are closed before starting to
drive.
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out if a door is acciden-
tally opened, and intruders from
unexpectedly opening doors and
entering your vehicle.
&Battery drainage prevention
function
If a door or the rear gate is not completely
closed, the interior lights will remain
illuminated as a result. However, several
lights are automatically turned off by the
battery drainage prevention function to
prevent the battery from discharging. The
following interior lights are affected by this
function.
Keys and doors/Door locks
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Keys and doors/Power door locking switches
ItemSwitch
positionAutomatically turning
off
Map
lights
*1OFF*1Approximately 20
minutes later
Dome light DOORApproximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light—Approximately 20
minutes later
Cargo area
lightDOORApproximately 20
minutes later
*1: The battery drainage prevention function
affects only the map lights on models with the
moonroof, and only when the map light
switches are in the OFF position. The map
lights on models without the moonroof do not
turn off automatically, so push the light switches
manually to turn them off.
The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer to change the setting.
NOTE
.The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as“operational”.
.When leaving the vehicle, please
make sure that all doors and the rear
gate are completely closed.
.The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the
key is in the ignition switch.Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate can be locked
and unlocked by the power door locking
switches located at the driver’s side and
the front passenger’s side doors.
To lock the doors, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.
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