&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-14
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light3-14
SRS airbag system
warning light3-15
/Front passenger’s
frontal airbag ON indi-
cator3-16
/Front passenger’s
frontal airbag OFF in-
dicator3-16
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator light3-16
Coolant temperature
low indicator light/
Coolant temperature
high warning light3-17
Charge warning light 3-18
Oil pressure warning
light3-18
Engine oil level warn-
ing light3-18Mark Name Page
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)3-19
ABS warning light 3-21
Brake system warning
light3-21
Door open warning
light3-23
AWD warning light
(CVT models)3-23
Power steering warn-
ing light3-23
Hill start assist warn-
ing light/Hill start assist
OFF indicator light3-22
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light3-24
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light3-25
Turn signal indicator
lights3-31Mark Name Page
High beam indicator
light3-31
Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (if equipped)3-31
Front fog light indicator
light3-31
Access key warning
indicator (if equipped)3-25
Security indicator light 3-30
Headlight indicator
light3-32
Cruise control indica-
tor light (if equipped)3-31
Cruise control set in-
dicator light (if
equipped)3-31
Low fuel warning light 3-22
Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)3-19
Windshield washer
fluid warning light3-19
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Ignition switch (models without“keyless
access with push-button start system”)......... 3-4
LOCK.................................................................. 3-4
ACC.................................................................... 3-5
ON...................................................................... 3-5
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light (if equipped)......................... 3-6
Push-button ignition switch (models with
push-button start system)............................... 3-6
Safety precautions.............................................. 3-6
Operating range for push-button start system...... 3-6
Switching power status....................................... 3-7
When access key does not operate properly........ 3-8
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-8
Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-9
Combination meter illumination........................... 3-9
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle
movement upon turning on the ignition
switch............................................................... 3-9
Speedometer...................................................... 3-10
Odometer........................................................... 3-10
Double trip meter............................................... 3-10
Tachometer........................................................ 3-11
Fuel gauge......................................................... 3-12
ECO gauge (if equipped).................................... 3-12
Warning and indicator lights............................. 3-13
Initial illumination for system check.................... 3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime........................ 3-14
SRS airbag system warning light........................ 3-15Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators........................................................ 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light.................................................. 3-16
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant
temperature high warning light......................... 3-17
Charge warning light.......................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light.................................. 3-18
Engine low oil level warning light....................... 3-18
Windshield washer fluid warning light................ 3-19
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models)........... 3-19
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec.
models)........................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light.............................................. 3-21
Brake system warning light (red)........................ 3-21
Low fuel warning light....................................... 3-22
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF
indicator light.................................................. 3-22
Door open warning light.................................... 3-23
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models) ........ 3-23
Power steering warning light.............................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle
Dynamics Control operation indicator light ....... 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light..... 3-25
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the
keyless access with push-button start system (if
equipped)........................................................ 3-25
Security indicator light....................................... 3-30
Select lever/gear position indicator (CVT
models)........................................................... 3-30
Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-31
High beam indicator light................................... 3-31
Instruments and controls
3
Starting and operating/Braking
&Power steering system fea-
tures
The vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. When the ignition
switch is turned to the“ON”position, the
power steering warning light on the
combination meter illuminates to inform
the driver that the warning system is
functioning properly. Then, if the engine
started, the warning light turns off to inform
the driver that the steering power assist is
operational.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel 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
assist limitation to occur too fre-
quently, this may result in a malfunc-
tion of the power steering control
system.
Braking
&Braking tips
WARNING
Never rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
dangerous overheating of the
brakes and needless wear on the
brake pads and linings.
!When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the
vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a
result, brake stopping distance will be
longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while lightly depressing
the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
!Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking
in addition to foot braking. When descend-
ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,
the brakes may start working improperly
because of brake fluid overheating,
caused by overheated brake pads. To
help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to
get stronger engine braking.
!Braking when a tire is punctured
Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly
when a tire is punctured. This could cause
7-30
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Periodic inspections..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access...................................................... 2-20
Power
Door locking switch.................................................. 2-8
Outlets.................................................................... 6-8
Outside mirrors.................................................... 3-100
Steering................................................................ 7-29
Steering warning light............................................. 3-23
Windows............................................................... 2-34
Precautions against vehicle modification............... 1-24, 1-66
Preparing to drive........................................................ 7-8
Push-button
Ignition switch.......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine................................... 7-11
R
Rear
Combination lights................................................. 11-38
Differential gear oil........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Gate............................................................. 2-37, 9-18
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-38
Rear seat.................................................................... 1-7
Armrest................................................................... 1-8
Folding down......................................................... 1-10
Head restraint adjustment......................................... 1-8
Rear view camera...................................................... 6-15
How to adjust the rear view image........................... 5-25
Rear window
Defogger............................................................. 3-100
Wiper and washer switch........................................ 3-98Wiper blades........................................................ 11-31
Recommended
Brake fluid............................................................. 12-7
Continuously variable transmission fluid.................... 12-7
Engine oil.............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil.......................................... 12-6
Rear differential gear oil.......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs........................................................... 12-7
Refueling.................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system........................................ 7-14
Remote keyless entry system...................................... 2-22
Replacement
Access key battery............................................... 11-42
Air cleaner element............................................... 11-13
Brake pad and lining............................................. 11-19
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system)......... 2-25
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery................. 11-43
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-29
Replacing bulbs............................................. 11-36, 12-13
Backup light......................................................... 11-38
Cargo area light................................................... 11-41
Dome light........................................................... 11-41
Front fog light....................................................... 11-38
Front turn signal light............................................ 11-38
Headlight.................................................... 11-36, 11-37
License plate light................................................. 11-40
Map light............................................................. 11-40
Parking light......................................................... 11-38
Rear combination light.......................................... 11-38
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-38
Rear turn signal light............................................. 11-38
Automatic headlight beam leveler............................. 3-31
Brake system........................................................ 3-21
Charge................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high........................................ 3-17
Door open............................................................. 3-23
Engine low oil level................................................ 3-18
Hill start assist....................................................... 3-22
Keyless access with push-button start system........... 3-25
Low fuel................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure.......................................................... 3-18
Power steering...................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system................................................ 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control....................................... 3-24
Windshield washer fluid.......................................... 3-19
Warranties..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance....................................... 8-17
Washing................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-25
Welcome lighting function........................................... 3-89
Wheel
Aluminum............................................................. 11-28
Balance............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque.............................................. 12-8
Replacement........................................................ 11-27
Windows................................................................... 2-34
Windshield
Washer fluid......................................................... 11-28Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-96
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer........................................................ 3-100
Winter
Driving................................................................... 8-8
Tires........................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer...................................................... 3-95
Wiper deicer............................................................ 3-100
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