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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please
refer to “Safety and Security
Overview” on page 70 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and Security
Owner’s Manual. Not available in all states. See retailer for details.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
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
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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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 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. Two chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash
twice. To unlock all the doors and the rear gate, briefly press
the button 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”) or through the STARLINK
®Touchscreen (select “Settings” then “Vehicle”). The
available settings are listed in the table below.
AVAILABLE SETTINGS
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)Shift into or
out of PARK
(CVT models)OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Ignition OFF Driver’s Door
OpenShift into or
out of PARK
(CVT models)OFF
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 the following touch-activated
door locking or unlocking functions without the key ever leaving your pocket or purse;
simply carry the access key fob with you. You can customize the touch-activated door
locking or unlocking settings using 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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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 70 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 70 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 “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4Lane Departure Warning OFF Switch:Press and hold this switch for two seconds to
turn off Lane Departure Warning and Lane Sway Warning. Press and hold the switch
again for two seconds to turn the systems back on.
For more information, please refer to page 87 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Lane Departure Warning” in your EyeSight®Owner’s Manual.
5Pre-Collision Braking System OFF Switch:Press and hold this switch for two
seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System (including Pre-Collision Braking
Assist) and Pre-Collision Throttle Management. Press and hold the switch again for
two seconds to turn the systems back on.
For more information, please refer to page 87 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Pre-Collision Braking System” in your EyeSight®Owner’s Manual.
6Map Lights:Press a map light to turn it on or off.
7Power Moonroof Switch:Operate these switches to tilt and slide the moonroof.
For more information, please refer to page 25 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Keys and Doors” in your Owner’s Manual.
CONTROLS
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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 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 “Instruments and
Controls” chapter in your 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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Hill Descent Control (HDC)
The Hill Descent Control function helps maintain a consistent
vehicle speed when driving down steep hills or declines. HDC is
automatically activated and set in standby mode when X-MODE
®is
activated. The Hill Descent Control Indicator appears when in
standby mode, and the indicator will flash when HDC is operating.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission vehicles.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. For manual transmission vehicles, it is
recommended to leave the vehicle in gear (1st gear for an upgrade and reverse for a
downgrade).
NOTE: Windows equipped with a one-touch auto up/down function will remain active for
about 40 seconds or until a front door is opened, whichever occurs first
With Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission vehicles.
3. Press the ignition switch to stop the engine. For manual transmission vehicles, it is
recommended to leave the vehicle in gear (1st gear for an upgrade and reverse for a
downgrade).
NOTE: Windows equipped with a one-touch auto up/down function will remain active for
about 40 seconds or until a front door is opened, whichever occurs first
Hill Descent
Control Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
First, lower the headrests. Then, pull up on the
release knob until you can see the red marker
at the bottom of the knob and fold down the
seats.
To return the seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks into place. You
will no longer be able to see the red marker at
the bottom of the knob when the seat is
locked.
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.
Seat Release Knob
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