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Contents may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written permission of
publisher. Specifications in this Guide are based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Some
equipment shown in photography within this Guide is optional at extra co\
st. Specific options
may be available only in combination with other options. Specific comb\
inations of equipment
or features may vary from time to time, and by geographic area. Subaru of America, Inc.
reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice: \
Prices, colors,
materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, models and packages\
, without incurring
any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. Colors
shown may vary due to reproduction and printing processes. Subaru of America, Inc. is not
responsible for typographical errors.
Aha
™ is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Alcantara® is a registered
trademark of Alcantara S.p.A., and Alcantara is produced by the Toray Group. App Store® is
a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Apple® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. BBS® is a
registered trademark of BBS Kraftahrzeugtechnik, AG. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Brembo® is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo, S.p.A. GreenEdge® is
a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Harman Kardon® is a registered
trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. HD Radio® is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation. HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. iHeart® Radio is a registered trademark
of iHeartMedia, Inc. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. iTunes® is a registered
trademark of Apple, Inc. Metal-Matrix Diaphragm (MMD®) is a registered trademark of Harman
International Industries, Inc. MirrorLink™ is a trademark of Car Connectivity Consortium, LLC.
Pandora® is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc. Siri® is a registered trademark of
Apple, Inc. Smart Way® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Stitcher™ is a trademark of Stitcher™, Inc. TORSEN LSD® is a registered trademark of JTEKT
TORSEN North America, Inc. SiriusXM® All Access Radio is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
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Starlink, WRX, STI and X-MODE are registered trademarks of Subaru Corporation. Confidence
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru. 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. Please refer to
the Roadside Assistance guide in the owner's information kit for the details on this
coverage.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru Retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
*See your Retailer for details.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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Operation in Automatic Mode
1Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the climate
systems except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the
system.
2Temperature Control Dial:Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
screen. You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3Dual Button:Press the button to activate or deactivate the dual mode. Dual mode
makes it possible to have separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the climate
control display.
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “OFF”, rear window defogger, DUAL or the
temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
Operation in Manual Mode
4Recirculated/Outside Air Button:Press this to prevent outside air from entering
your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru. NOTE: To
prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an extended
period of time.
5Fan Speed Control Dial:Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
6Airflow Mode Selection Button:Press the button to select the desired airflow mode.
The selected mode – ventilation, bi-level, feet or feet-defrost – is shown on the
display.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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4High Beams:Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. Pull the
lever back to center to return to low beam. If equipped, this also activates the High
Beam Assist (HBA) system.
5Fog Lights:If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights.
Illumination Brightness
While the light switch is on, rotating the dial on
the instrument panel upward will make the
illumination brighter. When the dial is fully
rotated upward (dots aligned), the instrument
panel illumination stays at full brightness.
Rotating the dial downward dims the
instrument panel illumination.
For map equipped vehicles this setting also
affects the day/night view and illumination
level.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine has started, the parking
brake is fully released, the light switch is in the Off, “AUTO” (if equipped) or “
”
position, and the select lever is not in the “P” position. Always turn on the headlights when
it’s dark outside by rotating the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
TURN SIGNALS
Push slightly up for right lane change or fully
up for right turn signal. Push slightly down for
left lane change or fully down for left turn
signal.
CONTROLS
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
Each time you press the ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal, the
ignition position will change as follows: ACC,
ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio
and accessory power outlets. Orange indicator
illuminates.
ON:All electrical systems will be available.
Orange indicator illuminates.
OFF:Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or “N” for manual transmission vehicles.
3. Depress the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models).
4. While depressing the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models),
briefly press and release the ignition switch.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
6-Speed Manual Transmission
This manual transmission is a fully
synchronised 6-forward and 1-reverse speed
transmission. Before you can shift into reverse
gear, you must raise the slider ring and hold it
in that position. Only pull the slider ring up
when shifting into reverse gear.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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© 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written permission of
publisher. Specifications in this Guide are based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Some
equipment shown in photography within this Guide is optional at extra co\
st. Specific options
may be available only in combination with other options. Specific comb\
inations of equipment
or features may vary from time to time, and by geographic area. Subaru of America, Inc.
reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice: \
Prices, colors,
materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, models and packages\
, without incurring
any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. Colors
shown may vary due to reproduction and printing processes. Subaru of America, Inc. is not
responsible for typographical errors.
Aha
™ is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Alcantara® is a registered
trademark of Alcantara S.p.A., and Alcantara is produced by the Toray Group. App Store® is
a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Apple® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. BBS® is a
registered trademark of BBS Kraftahrzeugtechnik, AG. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Brembo® is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo, S.p.A. GreenEdge® is
a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Harman Kardon® is a registered
trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. HD Radio® is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation. HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. iHeart® Radio is a registered trademark
of iHeartMedia, Inc. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. iTunes® is a registered
trademark of Apple, Inc. Metal-Matrix Diaphragm (MMD®) is a registered trademark of Harman
International Industries, Inc. MirrorLink™ is a trademark of Car Connectivity Consortium, LLC.
Pandora® is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc. Siri® is a registered trademark of
Apple, Inc. Smart Way® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Stitcher™ is a trademark of Stitcher™, Inc. TORSEN LSD® is a registered trademark of JTEKT
TORSEN North America, Inc. SiriusXM® All Access Radio is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc. SiriusXM Traffic® and SiriusXM Travel Link® are registered trademarks of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc. Added Security, Crosstrek, Forester and Outback are registered trademarks of
Subaru of America, Inc. Ascent, DriverFocus and StarTex are trademarks of Subaru of America,
Inc. BRZ, EyeSight, Impreza, Lineartronic, Legacy, Subaru, SUBARU BOXER, Starlink, Subaru
Starlink, WRX, STI and X-MODE are registered trademarks of Subaru Corporation. Confidence
in Motion is a trademark of Subaru Corporation.