SEATING
Manual Seats
1Forward/Backward:Pull the lever below
the seat up and slide the seat forward or
backward. Release the lever and make
sure the seat is locked into place.
2Seat Height (Driver’s Seat):Pulling up or
pushing down on the lever will raise or
lower the seat cushion.
3Recline Seatback:Pull the lever up to
adjust the seatback to the desired
position. Release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked into place.
Power Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
1Forward/Backward and Height:Moving
the switch forward or backward will
adjust the seat in that direction. Pulling
up or pushing down on the front or back
of the switch will adjust the angle of the
seat cushion. Pulling up or pushing down
the entire switch will adjust the height of
the seat cushion.
2Recline Seatback:Moving the switch forward or backward will adjust the angle of
the seatback.
3Lumbar Support:Pressing the front of the switch will increase support. Pressing the
rear of the switch will decrease support.
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Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control (WRX STI only)
You can set separate temperatures for the driver and passenger seats. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At any time,
you can manually take control of the climate settings.
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.
When using “Full Auto” mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. In “Auto” mode the system allows
you to choose the fan speed and airflow distribution while it controls the output
temperature. To activate “FULL AUTO” mode:
• Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the climate
control display.
• 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
3Recirculated/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.
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4Fan Speed Control Dial:Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
5Airflow 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.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation Instrument panel outlets
Bi-Level Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-DefrostWindshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side
outlets of the instrument panel
DefrostWindshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
6Dual 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.
7Air Conditioner Button:Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
8Defroster Button:Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows. NOTE: The air conditioning may turn on to defrost the windshield
more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate.
9Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before, then press
the button again to turn it off. The outside mirror defogger will also activate. You can
customize this function for continual operation through the Multi-Function Display
(MFD).
Heated Seats (if equipped)
The heated seat switches are located between the seats in front of
the center console. There is a separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button for the high temperature setting or
press the “LO” button for the low temperature setting. Lightly press
the opposite button to turn the heated seat off.
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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
Lower the headrests, then pull up on the
release knob on the seat side that you want to
fold down.
To return the seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks into place,
making sure that it is securely locked, you
should not be able to see the red on the
release knob.
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
The child safety locks are located on the inside edges
of the rear doors. In the locked position, the rear doors
can only be opened from the outside.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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2.0 L ENGINE (WRX) . . . . . .......35
2.5 L ENGINE (WRX STI) . ........36
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
Power Outlets (12V) . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . 18
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . 2
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
C
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . 32
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Automatic Climate Control
(WRX Only) ................12
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
(WRX STI only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Heated Seats (if equipped) ......15
CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
6-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . 24
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 24
Driver Control Center Differential (DCCD)
(WRX STI only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Paddle Shift Control Switches
(if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
REV Alarm System (WRX STI only) . . 25
SI-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) — . . . . . . 28
ENGINE OIL.................37
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . ......37
F
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS.......32
FORWARD ..................2
FUEL.....................30
FUEL CAPACITY ..............31
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . ......30
G
GAUGES..................22
I
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . 2
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Subaru Roadside Assistance......3
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and
Security..................3
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES . . . 20
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE
WITH SELF-ILLUMINATING
HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . .......33
I/SET SWITCH . . . . . . . . . ......18
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON
START
Locking Using Door Handles . . . . . . 5
Opening the Trunk . . . . . . . .....5
Unlock Using Door Handles . . . . . . . 5
KEYLESS ENTRY..............4
L
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . . . . .......33
LIGHT CONTROLS
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 18
Illumination Brightness . . .......19
INDEX
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N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN .........37
O
OVERHEAD PANEL . . . . ........21
P
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . 10
POWER MOONROOF
Opening/Closing the Moonroof . . . . 11
Tilting the Moonroof ..........11
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 23
R
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror ..........10
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 10
S
SEATING
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 8
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . .........9
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . .........34
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition.....23
With Push-button Ignition.......23
T
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN.................9
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)..................37
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
SUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 29
With Push-button Ignition Switch . . 29
TURN SIGNALS . . . . ..........19
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 22
WINDSHIELD WIPERS..........20
INDEX
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