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Controls
Light Controls
While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination.
Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward
(dots aligned), the instrument panel illumination stays at full bright\
ness.

Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
Turns on headlights, instrument
panel illumination, parking lights,
tail lights and license plate lights.
Rotate to
turn on
fog lights
(if equipped).
Push slightly up
for lane change
or fully up for
right turn signal.
Push slightly
down for lane
change or fully
down for left
turn signal.
AUTO (if equipped): The vehicle’s lights
are automatically on or off, depending
on the level of outside light.
Push forward to change from low
beam to high beam. Pull the lever
back to center to return to low beam.
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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. Rotate the dial to adjust the intermittent
wiper speed.
To operate the rear wiper, rotate the end of the knob upward to the intermittent,
continuous, or wash position. When the rear wiper is off, rotate the knob downward
to wash and wipe the rear window.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only the front daytime running
lights 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 or have the switch in the
“AUTO” position.
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Controls
Automatic Climate
Control System
(if equipped)
1 Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the temperature or
rotate the dial counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature and
maintain a comfortable climate
within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Operation in Manual Mode
3 Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Press the button again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN
THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
4 Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control knob
to select the desired fan speed.
5 Air Flow Mode Selection Dial
Turn the “MODE” dial to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
7 Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost
or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
8 Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut
off after about 15 minutes. If the
window clears before that time,
you can press the button again to
turn it off. If equipped, the outside
mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate.
9 Maximum Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press
the “MAX A/C” button.
Located in the multi-function
display; top center of dash
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Controls
Cruise Control
Increase Speed
Push up the “RES/SET” switch to
the “RES” side; hold until your vehicle
reaches the desired speed and
release. To increase speed using the
accelerator pedal, press the pedal
until you reach the desired speed.
Push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side to set the speed. Decrease Speed
Push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side; hold until your vehicle
slows to the desired speed and release.
To decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release
cruise control temporarily. When the
speed decreases to the desired speed,
push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side to set the speed. To activate the cruise control,
press the “
” button.
The indicator light on the
instrument panel will turn on.
To deactivate cruise control,
press the “
” button again.
Press the accelerator pedal until your
vehicle reaches the desired speed. Push
the switch to the “SET” side and release.
Ease off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the desired speed. To cancel the cruise control,
push the brake pedal or press
the “CANCEL” button. If you
have a manual transmission, you
can push in the clutch pedal.

To resume your speed after
canceling, push the switch
to the “RES” side.
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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.
Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.

1 Steering Responsive Headlights OFF switch (if equipped)
2 Traction Mode/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

3 Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch (if equipped)
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The automatic transmission 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.
X-MODE®
X-MODE® is the
integrated control system
of the engine, AWD
and Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. Press
the X-MODE button to
activate. Press it again to
deactivate. Please refer
to your Owner’s Manual
for operational parameters and
details about this feature.
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Location of Spare Tire
and Jack
A jack handle is stored under the
floor of the cargo area. A jack and
a towing hook are stored in the tool
bucket in the center of the spare
tire. Also, a tool bag that contains a
wheel nut wrench and a screwdriver
is included with the vehicle.
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 your vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no
forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime
during the 3-year/36,000-mile
Subaru Limited 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.
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Additional Information
Fuel
• Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the
Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 Imp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.5 US gal (9.5 liters, 2.1 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 filler 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.
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