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&Door open warning lightThe warning light illuminates if any door or
the trunk lid is not fully closed. This
function is effective even if the ignition
switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”
position, or the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
Always make sure this light is not illumi-
nated before you start to drive.&All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (if equipped)This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of differing diameters fitted on the
wheels or with an excessively low air
pressure in any of the tires.
WARNING
Continued driving with the AWD
warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage. If the AWD
warning light flashes, promptly park
in a safe location and then check
whether all four tires are the same
diameter and whether any of the
tires has a puncture or has lost air
pressure.
NOTEIf the temporary spare tire is used, the
AWD warning light may flash. Use of the
temporary spare tire should therefore
be restricted to the minimum time
necessary. Replace the temporary
spare tire with a conventional tire as
soon as possible.&Power steering warning
light (except STI)While the engine is running, this warning
light illuminates when a malfunction has
been detected in the electric power steer-
ing system.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.NOTEIf the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limitthe power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
.The steering wheel is operated fre-
quently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
ing the steering wheel during parallel
parking.
.The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long period of
time.
At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power
assist limitation to occur too frequently,
that may result in a malfunction of the
power steering control system.
&LED headlight warning
light (if equipped)This light illuminates if the LED headlights
malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switchStatus Action
Long beep
(continuous)——Select lever position warning:
.Case 1: The driver’s door was
opened while the push-button igni-
tion switch is in a position other than
“OFF”and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.
.Case 2: 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..Case 1: Shift the select lever to
the“P”position, switch the push-
button ignition switch to“OFF”and
exit the vehicle.
.Case 2: Start the engine, 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 orangeSystem malfunction warning:
A malfunction was detected in the power
system or steering lock.Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately
and have the vehicle inspected.
NOTEAn electronic chirp will sound while the select lever is in the“R”position. In this case, the select lever position warning chime
will not sound.
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No. Function&1
Open the“Options”screen. Refer to
“Phone volume settings”F5-77.
&2
Mute your voice to the other party.
Touch this key again to deactivate the
Mute mode. This key is disabled in the
private mode.
&3
Change the mode to private mode.
The other party’s voice emits from the
cell phone. Touch this key again to
deactivate the private mode.
&4
End the call. This will return you to the
phone (menu) screen when ending
outgoing calls and the previous screen
when ending incoming calls. This
function is the same as pressing the
on hook switch on the steering wheel.
&5
Open the call (dialpad) screen. For
details about how to use the function,
refer to“
By Dialpad”F5-74.
&6
Switch the screen to the phone (menu)
screen.
&7
Allow you to make DTMF (Dual Tone
Multi Frequency) calls. The numbers
you enter are sent as tone signals.
NOTE.When cell phone call is changed to
hands-free call, the hands-free screen
is displayed and its functions can be
operated on the screen.
.Changing between cell phone call
and hands-free call can be performedby operating the cell phone directly.
.Transferring methods and opera-
tions will be different depending on
the type of cell phone you have.
.For the operation of the cell phone,
see the manual that comes with it.
.The sound quality of the voice heard
from the other party’s speaker may be
negatively impacted.
&Phone settingsYou can transfer the phonebook informa-
tion and adjust the volume of your phone
using the Bluetooth phone system.NOTE.The ringer volume for outgoing and
incoming calls, as well as the volume
while on hold or during a call are
controlled independently from the vo-
lume of the audio source. The volume
setting in the phone setting is applied.
.When making a call, receiving a call
or while talking on the phone, you can
adjust the volume by using the power/
Volume knob on the audio panel or the
volume control switch on the steering
wheel.!Phone volume settings
The call and ringtone volume can be
adjusted. A ringtone can be selected.
1. Display the“PHONE”screen. Refer to
“How to change the hands-free phone
system”F5-72.
2. Touch the
key.
3. Select the desired item to be set.
.On the“PHONE”screen, the screen
changes to the“Options”screen when you
select the
key.
Options (volume settings) screen
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Fuel..........................................................................7-3
Fuel requirements.................................................. 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap............................................. 7-5
State emission testing (U.S.only).........................7-7
Preparing to drive...................................................7-8
Starting and stopping theengine..........................7-9
General precautions when starting/stopping
engine................................................................. 7-9
Models without push-button start systems............7-10
Models with push-button start systems ................. 7-11
Remote engine start system (dealer option)...........7-14
Manual transmission............................................7-16
Shifting speeds.....................................................7-17
Driving tips...........................................................7-18
Driver’s Control Center Differential
(C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)...........................................7-18
To change mode of driver’s control center
differential..........................................................7-19
Auto mode............................................................7-20
Manual mode........................................................7-21
Temporary release................................................7-22
Continuously variable transmission....................7-23
Select lever...........................................................7-24
Selection of manual mode.....................................7-25
Shift lock function.................................................7-27
Driving tips...........................................................7-28
SI-DRIVE (if equipped)..........................................7-28
Intelligent (I) mode................................................7-28
Sport (S) mode.....................................................7-29
Sport Sharp (S#) mode..........................................7-29SI-DRIVE switch....................................................7-30
Limited slip differential (LSD)(STI).....................7-31
Power steering......................................................7-31
STI .......................................................................7-31
Except STI............................................................7-32
Braking..................................................................7-33
Braking tips..........................................................7-33
Brake system.......................................................7-33
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators................7-34
High performance brake system (STI)...................7-34
Red caliper with sports brake pad (if equipped) .... 7-34
ABS (Anti-lock BrakeSystem).............................7-35
ABS self-check.....................................................7-35
ABS warning light.................................................7-35
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system................................................................7-36
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .............7-36
Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem......................7-37
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor ............7-39
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch...................7-39
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models)...........................................7-40
Parking your vehicle............................................7-42
Parking brake (models without electronic parking
brake system)....................................................7-42
Electronic parking brake (models with electronic
parking brake system).......................................7-43
Parking tips..........................................................7-45
Auto Vehicle Holdfunction..................................7-46
To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle Hold function........7-47
To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold function ............7-48
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!If the engine does not start
CAUTION
For safety, release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
Try the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK”
position and wait for at least 10 seconds.
2. After checking that the parking brake is
firmly set, turn the ignition switch to the
“START”position while depressing the
accelerator pedal slightly (approximately
a quarter of the full stroke).
3. If this fails to start the engine, turn the
ignition switch back to the“LOCK”position
and wait for at least 10 seconds.
4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal
and turn the ignition switch to the“START”
position.
If this fails to start the engine, try the
following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch again to the
“LOCK”position.
2. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer,
turn the ignition switch to the“START”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine still does not start, contactyour nearest SUBARU dealer for assis-
tance.
!Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the power steering
and the brake booster, making steer-
ing and braking more difficult. It
could also result in accidental acti-
vation of the“LOCK”position on the
ignition switch, causing the steering
wheel to lock.&Models with push-button
start systems!Safety precautions
Refer to“Safety precautions”F2-8.
!Operating range for push-button
start system
Refer to“Operating range”F3-6.!Starting engine
WARNING
If the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch flashes in green after
the engine has started, never drive
the vehicle. The steering is still
locked, and it may result in an
accident. In this case, press the
push-button ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed and with
the steering wheel turned from the
right to the left.
CAUTION
.When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch is
flashing in orange, there may be a
malfunction with the vehicle.
Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
diately.
.Do not continue pressing the
push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
could cause a malfunction. If the
engine does not start, stop press-
ing the push-button ignition
switch. Instead, press the push-
buttonignitionswitchwithout
depressing the brake pedal to
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switch the power status to“OFF”.
Wait 10 seconds, and then push
the push-button ignition switch
to start the engine.
NOTE.When pressing the push-button igni-
tion switch with the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT mod-
els) depressed:
–The engine starter operates for a
maximum of 10 seconds and after
starting the engine, the starter stops
automatically.
–You can start the engine regard-
less of the power status.
.If the engine does not start, check
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch without
depressing the clutch pedal (MT mod-
els) or the brake pedal (CVT models) to
switch the power to“OFF”.
–If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again.
–If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while
depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT
models) more forcefully.
.The engine may not start depending
on the radio wave conditions aroundthe vehicle. In such a case, refer to
“Starting engine”F9-27.
.If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
.Do not shift the shift lever/select
lever while the starter is cranking.
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switchThe design of the push-button ignition
switch may be slightly different depending
on the models.
When you press the push-button ignition
switch with the clutch pedal (MT models)/
brake pedal (CVT models) depressed, the
engine will start. The start procedure of the
engine is as follows.!MT models
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the shift lever in neutral.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Depress the clutch pedal until the
indicator on the push-button ignition switch
turns green.
6. While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
!CVT models
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the“P”position.
The engine can also start when the select
lever is in the“N”position, however, for
safety reasons, start in the“P”position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green. When starting
with the select lever in the“N”position, the
indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
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NOTE.While pressing the select lever but-
ton in, the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch will not turn green even
when the select lever is in the“P”
position.
.When the engine is not started, the
brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a
case, depress the brake pedal more
forcefully than usual. Check that the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green, and press
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine.
!In case of the engine does not
start by the normal engine start
procedure
1. Move the shift lever to the neutral
position (MT models), or move the select
lever to the“P”position (CVT models).
2. Switch the power status to“ACC”.
3. Press and hold the push-button ignition
switch for at least 15 seconds with the
clutch pedal (MT models)/brake pedal
(CVT models) depressed.
Although the engine may start, only use
this procedure in the case of an emer-
gency. If the engine still does not start,
refer to“Starting engine”F9-27.!Stopping engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the“P”
position (CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will be
switched to“OFF”.
WARNING
.Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch while driving.
When you operate the push-but-
ton ignition switch as follows, the
engine will stop.
–Pressing and holding the
switch for 3 seconds or longer.
–Pressing the switch briefly 3
times or more in succession.
When the engine stops, the brake
booster will not function. A great-
er foot pressure will be required
on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will
not operate either. A greater force
will be required to steer, and it
may result in an accident.
.If the engine stops while driving,
do not operate the push-button
ignition switch or open any of thedoors until the vehicle is stopped
in a safe location. It is dangerous
because the steering may be
locked. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location, and contact a SUBARU
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
For CVT models:
.Do not stop the engine while the
select lever is in a position other
than the“P”position.
.If the engine is stopped while the
select lever is in a position other
than the“P”position, the power
will be in“ACC”. If the vehicle is
left in this condition, the battery
may be discharged.NOTEAlthough you can stop the engine by
operating the push-button ignition
switch, do not stop the engine while
driving except in an emergency.
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!Except STISI-DRIVE switchesTo select the Intelligent (I) mode:
.Press the“S/I”switch when the Sport
(S) mode is selected
.Press the“S#/I”switch when the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode is selected
To select the Sport (S) mode:
Press the“S/I”switch when any mode
other than Sport (S) mode is selected.
To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode:
Press the“S#/I”switch when any mode
other than Sport Sharp (S#) mode is
selected.
Limited slip differential (LSD)
(STI)The LSD provides optimum distribution of
power according to the difference in
revolutions between the right and left
wheels that may be caused by certain
driving conditions, thereby improving driv-
ing stability on snow-covered, muddy or
other slippery roads or when high speed
driving.
CAUTION
.Never start the engine while a tire
on one side is jacked up, as the
vehicle may move.
.If one tire is spinning in mud,
avoid continued spinning at high
speed as this could adversely
affect the LSD.
.If you use a temporary spare tire
to replace a flat tire, be sure to
use the original temporary spare
tire stored in the vehicle. Using
other sizes will adversely affect
the LSD.
Power steering&STIThe vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic
power steering system. The power steer-
ing system operates only when the engine
is running.
If you lose power steering assist because
the engine stops or the system fails to
function, you can steer but it will take much
more effort.
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the
fully locked position left or right for
more than 5 seconds. This may
damage the power steering pump.NOTERight after the engine has been started
and before it has warmed up, you may
hear a noise coming from areas adja-
cent to the power steering pump which
is located at the right-front area of the
engine compartment. This noise is
normal. It does not indicate power
steering system trouble.
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