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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 199
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 203
Multi-information display (monochrome display) ...... 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................... 218
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 233
Fog light switch ................... 239
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 240
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 243
Rear view camera ............... 248
Driving assist systems ........ 257
Hill start assist ..................... 264
Rear wing ............................ 269
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 272
Vehicle load limits ............... 276
Winter driving tips ............... 277
Trailer towing ...................... 282
Dinghy towing ..................... 283 3-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 286
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 293
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 302
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ............. 304
Using the microphone ........ 305
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 306
• Interior light ...................... 307
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 308
• Glove box ......................... 309
• Bottle holders ................... 310
• Cup holders/console tray ...................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 313
Vanity mirrors ..................... 314
Clock .................................. 315
Power outlets...................... 316
Seat heaters ....................... 318
Floor mat ............................ 320
HomeLink
®......................... 322
Compass ............................ 333
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 336
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 342
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area.......... 346
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 348
General maintenance ......... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 354
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 355
Engine hood ....................... 358
Engine compartment .......... 360
Tires ................................... 374
Tire inflation pressure......... 382
Wheels ............................... 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 389
Transmitter/ access key battery ........... 392
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 397
Light bulbs .......................... 405 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 418
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 419
If you think something is wrong ................................ 426
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 427
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 428
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 440
If you have a flat tire ........... 457
If the engine will not start .... 471
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 474
If you lose your keys ........... 475
If the access key does not operate properly ............... 476
If the battery is discharged ........................ 480
If your vehicle overheats..... 485
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 488
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Pictorial indexInterior
Power outlet
P. 316
Head restraints P. 58
Seatbelts P. 60
Cup holders
Console tray P. 311
P. 311
SRS side airbags P. 93
Front seats P. 53
Glove box P. 309
SRS curtain airbags
P. 93Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 145
Display Audio system ∗, *1
Navigation system ∗, *2
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 93
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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 233
P. 195
P. 239
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 199
P. 210, 218
Clock P. 315
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 240
Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 418
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 67
Floor mat ∗ P. 320
Engine hood lock release lever P. 358
Fuel filler lid opener P. 78
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
P. 172
AUX port ∗
USB port P. 304
P. 304
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
∗: If equipped
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehi-
cle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 442, 446)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded. Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
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Access key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery charge becomes low, a buzzer will sound in the cabin and a
message will be displayed on the multi-information display when the
engine is stopped. ( →P. 446)
● As the access key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the access key is not used. The following symptoms
indicate that the access key battery may be depleted. Replace the bat-
tery when necessary. ( →P. 392)
• The keyless access with push button start system or the remote key- less entry system does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the access key close to any
of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■ When the access key battery is fully depleted
→ P. 392
■ If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the remote
keyless entry system or mechanical key. ( →P. 38, 476)
● Starting the engine and changing push-button ignition switch modes:
→ P. 477
● Stopping the engine: →P. 4 7 9
■ Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer
Settings (e. g. keyless access with push button start system) can be
changed. (Customizable features: →P. 522)
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SRS airbag system monitors
A diagnostic system continually
monitors the readiness of the
SRS airbag system (including
front seatbelt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven.
The SRS airbag system warning
light will show normal system
operation by illuminating for
approximately 6 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indicator:
● Front sub sensor (right-hand side)
● Front sub sensor (left-hand side)
● Airbag control module (including impact sensors and rollover sen-
sors)
● Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
● Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side)
● Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-hand side)
● Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side)
● Door impact sensor (right-hand side)
● Door impact sensor (left-hand side)
Vehicles with a monochrome multi-
information display
Vehicles with a color multi-information
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or
a seatbelt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child
restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for both rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Seatbelts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seatbelt) ( →P. 6 0 )
Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for both rear seats.