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.
For more information, please refer to “Instruments and Controls” in your Owner’s
Manual.
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 (CVT models), and the light
switch is set to Off, “AUTO” (if equipped), or “
”. Always turn on the headlights when
it’s dark outside by rotating the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
TURN SIGNALS
Push fully up for the right turn signal and fully
down for the 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.
Illumination Brightness Dial
CONTROLS
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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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