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.If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
!Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is left
in the“ACC”or“ON”position for approxi-
mately 1 hour, the push-button ignition
switch will be automatically switched to
“OFF”to prevent the battery from going
dead.&When access key fob does
not operate properlyRefer to“Access key fob–if access key
fob does not operate properly”F9-17.
Hazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher is used to warn
other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions. The
hazard warning flasher works regardless
of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. All the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights will
flash. To turn off the flasher, push the
button again.NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gaugesNOTESome of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter use liquid-crystal
displays. You will find their indications
hard to see if you wear polarized
glasses.&SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.&TachometerThe tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrev-
ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.
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&Warning chimes and
warning indicator of the
keyless access with
push-button start sys-
tem (if equipped)Access key warning indicatorThe keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and
flashes the access key warning indicator
on the combination meter in order to
minimize improper operations and help
protect your vehicle from theft.
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning indicator flashes, take the
appropriate action.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle if the indica-
tor on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
.When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
.When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE.Even when the access key fob is
within the operating ranges inside the
vehicle, the access key warning for
engine start may be provided depend-
ing on the status of the access key fob
and the environmental conditions.
.When the access key fob is taken out
of the vehicle through an open window,
the access key fob takeout warning or
passenger access key fob takeout
warning will not be provided.
!List of warnings
CAUTION
When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing indicator does not appear, take
the appropriate action.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switchStatus Action
Ding,
ding ...
(intermittent)——The driver’s door was opened while the
push-button ignition switch is“ACC”(in
CVT models, when the select lever is in
the“P”position).Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, or close the driver’s door.
*When exiting the vehicle, be sure to
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”.
The push-button ignition switch was
switched to“OFF”while the driver’s door
is open.Close the driver’s door.
DingShort beep
(2 seconds)—Lockout warning:
An attempt was made to lock all doors
while the access key fob is left inside the
vehicle.Take out the access key fob from the
vehicle, and lock the doors.
*The doors cannot be locked while the
access key fob is inside the vehicle.
*A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors
will be unlocked.
—Short beep
(2 seconds)—Access key fob lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor was touched while
the push-button ignition switch is“OFF”
and the access key fob is inside the
vehicle.Take out the access key fob from the
vehicle, and lock the doors.
*If the access key fob is inside the vehicle,
the doors cannot be locked.
—Beep, beep, beep,
beep, beep
(5 times)—Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the
ignition switch is in the“OFF”position and
one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened.Close the doors securely and lock them.
*If one of the doors including the rear gate
is opened, the doors cannot be locked.
DingLong beep (60
seconds max.)—
Power warning:
The door lock sensor was touched while
carrying the access key fob, the push-
button ignition switch is in a position other
than“OFF”(in CVT models, when the
select lever is in the“P”position).Return the access key fob inside the
vehicle, or switch the push-button ignition
switch to“OFF”.
*If the push-button ignition switch is not
switched to“OFF”, the doors cannot be
locked.
Ding,
ding ...
(7 seconds)——Access key warning:
The vehicle was driven while the access
key fob is not inside the vehicle.Carry the access key fob, and drive the
vehicle.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switchStatus Action
Ding——Access key warning for engine start:
The push-button ignition switch was
pressed while the access key fob is not
inside the vehicle.Carry the access key fob, and press the
push-button ignition switch.
DingBeep, beep, beep
(3 times)—Access key takeout warning:
The driver exited the vehicle with the
access key fob and closed the driver’s
door while the push-button ignition switch
is in a position other than“OFF”(in CVT
models, when the select lever is in the“P”
position).Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, and get out of the vehicle.
DingBeep, beep, beep
(3 times)—Passenger access key takeout warn-
ing:
A fellow passenger exited the vehicle with
the access key fob and closed a door
other than the driver’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than“OFF”.Return the access key fob to inside the
vehicle, or switch the push-button ignition
switch to“OFF”.
Long beep
(continuous)Long beep
(continuous)—Access key takeout without P position
warning (CVT models):
The driver exited the vehicle with the
access key fob and closed the driver’s
door 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.Shift the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous)——Select lever position warning (CVT
models):
The engine is turned off by pressing the
push-button ignition switch and the select
lever is in a position other than the“P”
position.Start the engine, shift the select lever to
the“P”position, switch the push-button
ignition switch to“OFF”and exit the
vehicle.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switchStatus Action
Long beep
(continuous)——Select lever position warning (CVT
models):
The driver’s door was 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.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 fob is low. Replace the battery of the access key fob.
Ding—Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.)Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was 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 orange
(15 seconds max.)System malfunction warning:
A malfunction was detected in the power
system or steering lock.Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately
and have the vehicle inspected.
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&Security indicator lightThis 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-
24.
!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 fob is outside the
vehicle.
–The engine is not running.
In the event that an unauthorized key is
used (for example, the key is unregistered
or the ID code does not match), the power
is not switched to“ON”and the security
indicator light continues blinking.For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
.Immediately after the key is pulled out.
.Approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the“ON”
position to the“ACC”or“LOCK”position.
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“Immobi-
lizer”F2-15.
NOTE.The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–the push-button ignition switch
has been turned to the“ON”or“ACC”position and the driver’s
door has not been opened or closed
Models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–when the ignition switch is in the
“ON”position.
–for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the“ON”position to the“ACC”
or“LOCK”position
.Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.
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Interior lights
CAUTION
When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.&Map lights1) Door interlock switchTo turn on the map light, push the lens.
To turn it off, push the lens again.!Automatic illumination
When the door interlock switch is in the
“DOOR”position, the map lights illuminate
automatically in the following cases.
.Any of the doors other than the rear
gate (if equipped) is opened.
.The doors are unlocked using the
keyless access function (if equipped).
Refer to“Locking and unlocking by holding
the access key fob”F2-6.
.The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry system. Refer to
“Remote keyless entry system”F2-17.
.The ignition switch is turned from the
“ACC”position to the“LOCK”/“OFF”posi-
tion.
&Dome light1) ON
2) DOOR
3) OFFThe dome light switch has the following
positions.
ON:The light remains on continuously.
OFF:The light remains off.
DOOR:The dome light illuminates auto-
matically in the following cases.
.Any of the doors or the rear gate is
opened.
.The doors or the rear gate are unlocked
using the keyless access function (if
equipped). Refer to“Locking and unlock-
ing by holding the access key fob”F2-6.
.The doors or the rear gate are unlocked
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Fuel..........................................................................7-3
Fuel requirements.................................................. 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap............................................. 7-4
State emission testing (U.S.only).........................7-7
Preparing to drive...................................................7-8
Starting and stopping the engine
(models without push-button startsystem)...... 7-9
Starting engine...................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine.............................................. 7-11
Starting and stopping engine
(models with push-button startsystem).......... 7-11
Safety precautions................................................ 7-11
Operating range for push-button start system....... 7-11
Starting engine..................................................... 7-11
Stopping engine....................................................7-13
When access key fob does not operate properly ... 7-14
Remote engine start system(dealer option)...... 7-14
Remote engine starter transceiver (fob) .................7-15
Alternate operation method for models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”..............................................................7-18
Entering the vehicle while it is running via
remote start........................................................7-18
Entering the vehicle following remote engine
start shutdown....................................................7-19
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of
the vehicle..........................................................7-19
Remote transmitter program
(Remote engine starter transceiver).....................7-19
System maintenance.............................................7-19
Certification for remote engine starter...................7-21
Manual transmission............................................7-21
Shifting speeds....................................................7-22
Driving tips...........................................................7-23
Continuously variable transmission...................7-24
Continuously variable transmission features.........7-24
Select lever..........................................................7-25
Selection of manual mode (if equipped)................7-26
Selection of“L”(if equipped) ................................7-28
Shift lock function................................................7-28
Driving tips...........................................................7-30
Power steering......................................................7-30
Power steering warning light ................................7-30
Power steering system features............................7-30
Braking..................................................................7-31
Braking tips..........................................................7-31
Brake system.......................................................7-31
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators................7-32
ABS (Anti-lock BrakeSystem).............................7-33
ABS self-check.....................................................7-33
ABS warning light.................................................7-33
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system................................................................7-34
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .............7-34
Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem......................7-35
Safety precautions................................................7-35
System features....................................................7-36
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor ............7-37
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch...................7-37
X-mode (if equipped)............................................7-38
To activate/deactivate the X-mode.........................7-39
Starting and operating
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