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PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES....... 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY..... 5
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU............. 6
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY............ 7
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH
BUTTON START............. 8
INSTRUMENT PANEL........10
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................12
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN...................14
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 14
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........15
POWER WINDOWS..........16
POWER MOONROOF........16
CLIMATE CONTROL..........17
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 20
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............21
AUDIO CONTROLS...........21CRUISE CONTROL...........22
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL.................22
I/SET SWITCH...............23
INFO SWITCH...............23
LIGHT CONTROLS...........24
TURN SIGNALS.............25
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........25
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......26
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........26
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......28
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................29
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........30
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................30
STARTING THE VEHICLE......30
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......31
AUTO START–STOP.........33
X-MODE
®..................35
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...36
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............37
FUEL......................37
FUEL CAPACITY.............37
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PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...38
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......38
LATCH/ANCHOR............39
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......40
CARGO COVER.............40
SPARE TIRE AND JACK.......41
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................42
2.0L OR 2.5L ENGINE.........43
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......44
ENGINE OIL................44
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......44
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY........45
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 45
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............46
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................47
BUTTONS..................48
TOUCHSCREEN.............50
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................51
VOICE RECOGNITION........52
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......54
REARRANGING ICONS.......54
ADDING SHORTCUTS........55
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . 56
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................58
MEDIA.....................59
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........60
MAKING A CALL.............60
RECEIVING A CALL..........61
TEXT MESSAGES............62
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................63SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................65
MYSUBARU................67
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW............68
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES..................68
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................69
ENROLLMENT..............70
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....70
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................71
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................72
SOUND....................73
PHONE....................73
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........74
CLOCK....................76
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......78
OPERATION................78
FUNCTIONS................79
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................85
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES......86
DRIVER ASSIST
TECHNOLOGIES
REAR-VISION CAMERA.......87
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA)....................87
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)....88
STEERING RESPONSIVE
HEADLIGHTS (SRH)..........88
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB).....................89
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Press the lock/arm button to lock the doors and rear gate
and to activate the security alarm. A chirp sounds and the
hazard warning lights flash once.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five
rapid chirps sound and the hazard warning lights will flash
to alert you.
•
Press the lock/arm button three times to activate the vehicle
finder function. If you are within 30 feet of your Subaru, the horn
sounds once, and the hazard warning lights flash three times.
2Unlock/Disarm
• Press the unlock/disarm button once to unlock the driver’s
door. To unlock all the doors and the rear gate, briefly press
the button twice. Two chirps sound and the hazard warning
lights flash twice.
• The interior lights will illuminate when you press the
unlock/disarm button if they are set to the “DOOR” position
on the overhead console.
3Rear Gate
• Press the rear gate button to unlock the rear gate.
4Panic Alarm
• Press the panic alarm button to sound the horn and flash
the hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to
deactivate the panic alarm.
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
This feature allows you to set when your Subaru automatically locks or unlocks the doors
through the Combination Meter Display (use the i/Set Switch to navigate to “Vehicle Setting”
then “Auto Door Lock or Unlock”). The available settings are listed in the table below.
AVAILABLE SETTINGS
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)Shift into or
out of PARKOFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Ignition OFF Driver’s Door
OpenShift into or
out of PARKOFF
Transmitter
Access Key Fob
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KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START(if
equipped)
The Keyless Access with Push-Button Start system features touch-activated door locking
or unlocking and push-button start functions without the key ever leaving your pocket or
purse. You can customize the touch-activated door locking or unlocking settings using the
i/Set switch to navigate to “Vehicle Setting” then “Keyless Entry System” in the
Combination Meter Display or through the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting
“Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Unlocking Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the driver’s door (or all
doors depending on the setting).
Grip the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all doors and the
rear gate. Two chirps sound and
the hazard warning lights flash
twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all the doors and the rear
gate and touch the door lock
sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the
rear gate lock. One chirp sounds
and the hazard warning lights
flash once.
Door Unlock Sensor
Door Lock Sensor
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Unlocking Using the Rear Gate
Press the rear gate opener button
to unlock and open the rear gate
(or also unlock all doors
depending on the setting). Two
chirps sound and the hazard
warning lights flash twice.
Locking Using the Rear Gate
Close all the doors and the rear
gate and press the rear lock
button. All doors and the rear
gate lock. One chirp sounds and
the hazard warning lights flash
once.
Rear Gate Opener Button
Rear Lock Button
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1Power Window Switches (p. 16)
2Power Mirror Switch (p. 14)
3Instrument Panel Switches (p. 21)
4i/Set Switch (p. 23)
5Audio Controls (p. 21)
6Light Controls (p. 24)
7Combination Meter (p. 28)
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REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
The auto-dimming function senses distracting glare
during nighttime driving and automatically dims to
eliminate the glare and preserve your vision. Press the
switch to turn auto-dimming on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch illuminates when the function
is on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. The Owner’s Manual
provides programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelinkhas a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Automatic Climate Control
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
system 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
Multi-Function Display (MFD).
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
Multi-Function Display (MDF).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, 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
3Air Conditioner Button:Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
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