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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 156
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) ..................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a keyless access with
push button start
system) ............................. 182
Automatic transmission ....... 185
Manual Transmission .......... 192
Turn signal lever ................. 195
Parking brake ...................... 197
Horn .................................... 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 199
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 203
Multi-information display (monochrome display)
........ 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................... 218 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 233
Fog light switch................... 239
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 240
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 243
Rear view camera .............. 248
Driving assist systems ........ 257
Hill start assist .................... 264
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 269
Vehicle load limits............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 274
Trailer towing ...................... 279
Dinghy towing ..................... 280
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Paddle shift levers *1 P. 188, 190
Cruise control
switch
P. 243
Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 198
P. 93
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio system.
*3: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.
Talk switch *2, *3
Type A Type B
Audio remote control switches *
2, *3
Telephone switches *2, *3
Meter control switches *1 P. 219
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system)
P. 182
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 156
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) .................. 172
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
keyless access with
push button start
system) .......................... 182
Automatic transmission................... 185
Manual Transmission ....... 192
Turn signal lever .............. 195
Parking brake ................... 197
Horn ................................. 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 199
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 203
Multi-information display (monochrome
display) .......................... 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................ 218 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 233
Fog light switch ................ 239
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 240
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 243
Rear view camera ............ 248
Driving assist systems ..... 257
Hill start assist .................. 264
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 269
Vehicle load limits ............ 273
Winter driving tips ............ 274
Trailer towing ................... 279
Dinghy towing .................. 280
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However, even when in manual mode, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:
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When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When engine oil temperature is high and engine speed rises close
to the red zone.
■When moving the select lever out of P
If the select lever is pushed sideways before the brake pedal is depressed,
select lever operation may not be possible. Depress the brake pedal before
shifting the select lever out of P.
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
If downshifting operations are performed at a vehicle speed by which down-
shifting is not possible (when downshifting will cause the engine speed to
enter the red zone), a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that downshifting
cannot be performed.
■ When driving with cruise control activated
Downshifting can be performed even when using cruise control. After down-
shifting, the set speed continues. ( →P. 188, 190)
■ Sport mode
● In sport mode, lower gears are used and gears change at a higher
engine speed.
● If sport mode is changed to while the select lever is in the M position, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on but sport mode controls will not be car-
ried out. Shift the select lever to the D position.
● Sport mode cannot be changed to when driving with cruise control acti-
vated.
■ Snow mode
To prevent slipping, 1
st gear cannot be selected when in snow mode.
■ Sport mode and snow mode automatic deactivation
In the following situations, the driving mode is automatically deactivated:
● When the engine is turned off after driving in sport mode or snow mode.
● When cruise control is activated while driving in sport mode.
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*1:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
*2: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,
the indicator will illuminate.
(Green)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 243)
(If equipped)
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( →P. 230)
“SET” indicator
(→ P. 243)
Airbag on-off indicator ( →P. 131)
*4
*5
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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator (green)
will come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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Cruise control can be set when
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
● The select lever is in D or M and the vehicle is in the 2
nd gear or higher.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a manual transmission
● The vehicle is in the 2
nd gear or higher.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when:
• The brakes are applied.
• The clutch pedal isdepressed (manual trans-
mission only).
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant
speed control.
Resuming is available when
the vehicle speed is more
than approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).