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Seatbelt warning
Front passenger  
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system 
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
Power steering warning
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP  
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive  
(Automatic Transmission)
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Legacy 2.5i 
Gauges
TachometerECO gauge
Temperature gaugeTrip meter and odometerTrip meter reset button
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Gauges
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Vehicle Dynamics Control/ 
Vehicle Dynamics Control 
operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/ 
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light 
Front passenger airbag ON 
(Located on overhead 
console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead 
console)
Low windshield washer fluid
Hill Holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator  
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control  
indicator light
Cruise control SET  
indicator light
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Gauges
Legacy 2.5i Premium
Legacy 2.5i Sport
Legacy 2.5i Limited
Legacy 3.6R Limited 
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Tachometer
Temperature gauge Trip meter and odometer
Trip meter reset buttonECO gauge
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger  
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system 
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
Power steering warning
Door open (if equipped)
High beam indicator light
Engine oil level warning
AT OIL TEMP  
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive  
(Automatic Transmission)
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Gauges
SpeedometerFuel gauge
Vehicle Dynamics Control/ 
Vehicle Dynamics Control 
operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/ 
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light 
Front passenger airbag ON 
(Located on overhead 
console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead 
console)
Low windshield washer fluid
Hill Holder
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator  
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control  
indicator light
Cruise control SET  
indicator light
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent, 
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF” 
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer 
fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you. 
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness 
high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the parking 
brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
” position. The 
brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime 
running light system. You must always switch on your headlights when it is dark 
outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
1
2
3
INT.
LOW
HIGH OFF
Controls
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The 5-speed automatic transmission or the Continuously Variable Transmission 
(CVT) gives you ultimate control with two different driving modes: Normal Mode  
and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode 
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in Normal 
shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “\
D” and the 
transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode 
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary 
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the\
 manual gate 
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change in\
to Manual 
Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches. The shift position indicator 
shows the selected gear position.
While
Operating
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Location of Spare Tire and Jack
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the 
spare tire, located in the trunk or cargo area. Raise the center lid and remove the 
bucket from the center of the spare tire. Take the jack out of the bucket. The jack 
handle is stowed on the back of the floor cover of the trunk.
Emergency Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes engine power to all\
 four 
wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck 
is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is 
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2018 Subaru vehicle. 
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside 
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Lim\
ited 
Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been \
affixed to the driver’s door window. 
Subaru Roadside Assistance:  
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions 
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service 
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of 
any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by  
the manufacturer. 
*See your Retailer for details.
Safety/In Case  of Emergency
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Fuel
For both the 2.5 liter 4-cyl. engine and the 3.6 liter 6-cyl. engine, us\
e regular unleaded 
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more 
detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
 •    18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal)
  •     When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately  
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
  •     If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel 
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
 be tightened until a 
click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
The fuel fill lid release is located on the floor to the left of the 
driver’s seat. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever 
up and release.
Additional Information
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