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You must raise the slider and hold it in that position
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move
the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal. Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
o perate s elect lever/ shift lever
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the
select lever from the D position to the M position to
select the manual mode.
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Manual transmission (if equipped)
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button
Select lever button
Downshift Upshift
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Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
Main W aR ninG an D inDicato R LiGH ts
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
Remind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
overhead console.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-wheel drive warning (CVT models)
Tires of different diameter fitted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission fluid temperature
is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.
Brake system warning
Electronic parking brake system malfunction/Brake fluid level/EBD System
malfunction (Anti-lock brake system warning light illuminates simultaneously).
Malfunction indicator (Check Engine)
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty. Refill
fuel immediately.
High beam assist warning
The high beam assist function
malfunction.
