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Illumination Brightness
When the light controls are on
(in the
,, or “AUTO”
position), and ambient light is low,
rotating the illumination
brightness dial on the instrument
panel upward will make the
instrument panel 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.
When the ambient light is bright,
the illumination brightness is set
to the maximum regardless of the position of the control dial.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine is running, the parking
brake is fully released, the select lever is out of the “P” position (AT models), and the light
switch is set to Off, “AUTO”, or “
”. Always turn on the headlights when it’s dark
outside by rotating the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
Illumination Brightness Dial
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TURN SIGNALS
Push fully up for the right turn signal and fully
down for left turn signal. Your Subaru also has
a one-touch lane changer feature: push slightly
up and release to signal a right lane change or
push slightly down and release to signal a left
lane change.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
1Intermittent:Push the wiper control lever
down one position for intermittent
operation. When the lever is in the
intermittent position, you can rotate the
dial to adjust the operating interval of the
wipers. The speed sensing feature also
automatically adjusts wiper interval speed
based on vehicle speed in the intermittent
position.
2Low Speed:Push the wiper control lever
down two positions for low speed wiper operation.
3High Speed:Push the wiper control lever down three positions for high speed wiper
operation.
4Mist:Push the wiper up from the OFF position for a single wipe.
5Windshield Washer:Pull the lever toward you to wash the windshield. The washer
will spray and the wipers will operate while you pull the lever.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
1SOS Emergency
Assistance:Press the red
“SOS” button to connect
with a SUBARU STARLINK
®
Customer Care Advisor
(Subscription required).
Press and hold the button for
about two seconds to cancel
the call.
For more information,
please refer to page 64 in
this Getting Started Guide or
“Introduction” in your
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety
and Security Owner’s Manual.
2Enhanced Roadside Assistance:Press the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside Assistance Provider (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call.
For more information, please refer to page 64 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security Owner’s Manual.
3Automatic Illumination:When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “OFF”.
4Map Lights:Press a map light to turn it on or off.
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COMBINATION METER
1Trip meter and odometer
2Combination Meter Display
3Tachometer
4Speedometer5Select lever/gear position indicator
6Engine coolant temperature gauge
7Fuel gauge
Normal Mode
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1Trip meter and odometer
2Combination Meter Display
3Select lever/gear position indicator
4Tachometer5Speedometer
6TRACK Mode indicator light
7Engine coolant temperature gauge
8Fuel gauge
TRACK Mode
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Redlights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are:
Seatbelt warning Door open Brake system
Yellowlights indicate caution. Some examples are:
Low fuel Check engine warning light Tire pressure warning light
Greenandbluelights are for information. Some examples are:
Headlight indicator light Cold coolant temperatureHigh beam indicator
light
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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of
the passenger side. To open the lid:
1. Make sure your Subaru is completely
stopped and parked. Then, turn the ignition
to the "OFF" position.
2. The fuel filler lid is unlocked by using the
unlock switch in the door, access key fob,
or door handles.
3. Push the rear side of the lid.
4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further
by hand.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the
cap holder inside the lid.
After refueling, put the cap back on and turn it
clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be
certain not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
NOTE: The Check Engine warning light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not tightened
properly.
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITY
2.4L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating
93 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit
No more than 15%
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
1.8 US Gallons
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
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Passenger Occupant Detection and Seatbelt Reminders
To help keep your passengers
safe, your Subaru has a
passenger occupant detection
and seatbelt reminder system for
each seat, including the rear
seats.
If passengers in the rear seats do
not fasten their seatbelts while the
ignition is in the "ON" position,
the seatbelt warning lights
illuminate or blink for the specific
seat, and a warning chime may
sound.
For more information, please refer to “Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime” in your
Owner’s Manual.
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