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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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Controls
Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.
 1. Trunk lid opener switch
  2. Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
  3. Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch 
(if equipped)
 4. Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (if equipped)
 5. Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch (if equipped)
1
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Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, push the brake pedal and pull up the parking 
brake switch. The brake system warning light on  
the instrument panel and the indicator light on the  
parking brake switch will illuminate. 
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your  
seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator  
pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in the ON position  
and the brake pedal is pushed in, push down the parking 
brake switch.
Hill Holder™ Function
To activate, press the Hill Holder switch. To deactivate,  
press the Hill Holder switch again. When the Hill  
Holder function is activated, the parking brake will be 
automatically applied when stopped on an uphill or  
downhill slope with the brake pedal pushed down.  
The brake system warning light on the instrument  
panel and the indicator light on the parking brake  
switch will illuminate.
While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
  •    Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the 
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the 
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control 
switch. The transmission will automatically 
switch back to Normal Mode.
  •    When the selector lever is in Manual Mode, 
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering 
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
   Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible 
and whether a downshift is possible.
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Steering Wheel & Instrument Panel
   Master and Valet Keys, Keyless Access System* operation,  
Push Button Start* and Remote Start*
   Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column Adjustments and Paddle Shift operation*
   Steering Wheel Controls
   Headlights, DRL, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights, Interior Lights,  
Fog Lights*, Autolights* and Welcome / Goodbye Lighting*
 Front & Rear* Wiper and Washer Controls
   Gauges, Warning Lights, Multi Function Display*, Information Display settings  
and Parking Brake operation
Safety, Comfort & Convenience
   All Wheel Drive System, Emergency towing of AWD,  
VDC, X-MODE®* and Hill Holder* operation
 Rear Vision Camera
   All Weather Package operation - Heated Seats,  
Exterior Mirrors & Windshield Wiper De-icer
   Review operation of climate control system
   Power windows, locks, exterior mirrors, seat including Memory Function* 
and Power Moonroof* operation
   Hood Release and fluid reservoir locations
   Fuel Filler Door, Trunk Release, Rear Gate operation  
and location of Spare Tire*, Jack & Tools
STARLINK Audio System, Bluetooth & Safety / Security
   Bluetooth - Pair owner’s phone(s) & show operation  
(Download SUBARU STARLINK and MySubaru Apps*)
    STARLINK Audio and Navigation* system controls
Driver Assist Technologies
   EyeSight™  System*
   Reverse Automatic Braking System*
   Blind Spot Detection*, Lane Change Assist* and Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
   High Beam Assist*, Steering Responsive Foglights* and  
Steering Responsive Headlights*
*If Applicable
Owner Signature(s) ________________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Consultant ___________________________________________________________
Subaru Sales Manager _____________________________________________________________
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