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(Comes on in
yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■ SRS airbag system warning light
→ P. 129
■ Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
WARNING
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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WARNING
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●Vehicle stability control (VSC)
●TRAC
●Electric power steering
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Cruise control

508 6-1. Specifications
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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
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Alphabetical index
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Display
Drive information .................. 221
Multi-information display ........................ 210, 218
Trip information .................... 211
Warning messages............... 434
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.............. 302
Wattage ................................ 497
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 74
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 71
Side mirrors ............................ 71
Drive information .................... 221
Driver's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 426
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 159
Correct posture....................... 91
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips.................... 274
Electric power steering........... 257
Emergency, in case of If the access key does not operate properly........... 470
If the engine will not start...... 465
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 468
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 474
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 422
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 422
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 434
If you have a flat tire ............ 451
If you lose your keys............. 469
If you think something is wrong ................................. 420 If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................482
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................413
If your vehicle overheats .......479
Engine
Compartment ........................355
Engine hood ..........................353
Engine switch ................172, 182
How to start the engine .........................172, 182
Identification number .............487
If the engine will not start ......465
Ignition switch................172, 182
Overheating...........................479
Engine coolant Capacity ................................492
Checking ...............................359
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........199, 223
Engine hood .............................353
Engine immobilizer system.......82
Engine oil Capacity ................................490
Checking ...............................356
Preparing and checking before winter .......................274
Engine switch ...................172, 182
Engine switch light ..................302
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................367
Fog lights
Switch....................................239
Front fog lights Switch....................................239
Front passenger occupant detection system ...................131
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Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 185
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 468
Manual transmission ............ 192
Shift lock system..................... 468
Side airbags............................... 93
Side maker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 497
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 71
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 496
Storage location ................... 451
Spark plug................................ 492
Specifications .......................... 486
Speedometer ........................... 199
Steering Column lock release ............... 67
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 67
Meter control switches.......... 219
Storage feature........................ 304
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 482
Sun visors ................................ 309 Switch
“DISP” switch ........................213
Driving pattern selector switch ..................................187
Engine switch ................172, 182
Fog light switch .....................239
Hazard light switch ................412
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................412
Ignition switch................172, 182
“km/h MPH” switch ................199
Light switches........................233
Meter control switches ..........219
“ODO/TRIP” switch .......212, 219
Power door lock switch ....................................44
Power window switch ..............74
“TRACK” switch.....................259
Transmission shift switches ......................188, 190
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off
switch ..........................258, 259
Window lock switch .................74
Wiper and washer switch ..................................240

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Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 424
Keyless access with push button start
system........................ 436, 440
Seatbelt reminder ................. 426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system................................ 424
Automatic headlight leveling system .................. 424
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 426
Brake assist system ............. 424
Brake system........................ 422
Charging system .................. 423
Cruise control indicator light ...................... 424
Electric power steering system warning light .......... 424
Electronic engine control system................................ 424
Engine oil pressure............... 423
High engine coolant temperature........................ 423
Keyless access with push button start
system........................ 436, 440
Low fuel level........................ 426 Low tire pressure...................426
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................424
Master warning light ..............426
Open door .............................426
Pretensioners ........................424
Seatbelt reminder light .....................................426
Slip indicator light ..................424
SRS airbags ..........................424
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................426
Warning messages ..................434
Washer Checking ...............................367
Preparing and checking before winter .......................274
Switch....................................240
Washing and waxing ...............332
Weight Cargo capacity ......................269
Load limits .............................273
Weight ...................................486
Welcome lighting function ..................................236
Wheels ......................................381
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74W

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What to do if...
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■
Warning lights
P. 424
or
P. 422P. 424
P. 423P. 424
P. 423P. 426
P. 423P. 426
P. 426
or
P. 424P. 426
P. 424P. 426
P. 426
or
P. 424P. 426
P. 424P. 436, 440
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seatbelt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Master warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light