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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
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......12
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................13
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............14
AUDIO CONTROLS...........14
CRUISE CONTROL..........15
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL.................15
i/SET SWITCH...............16
INFO SWITCH...............16
LIGHT CONTROLS...........17TURN SIGNALS.............18
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........19
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......19
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........20
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................21
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN...................23
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 23
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........24
POWER WINDOWS..........25
POWER MOONROOF........25
CLIMATE CONTROL..........26
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 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...37
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............38
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY..................38
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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1Power Window Switches (p. 25)
2Power Mirror Switch (p. 23)
3Instrument Panel Switches (p. 14)
4i/Set Switch (p. 16)
5Audio Controls (p. 14)
6Light Controls (p. 17)
7Combination Meter (p. 12)
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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.
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.
REAR WINDOW WIPER
Rotate the end of the lever up one position for
intermittent, or two positions for continuous
operation.
When the lever in is the intermittent position,
the wiper operates at intervals corresponding
with vehicle speed. When you move the select
lever/shift lever to the “R” (reverse) position,
the wiper will switch to continuous operation.
When you move the select lever/shift lever out
of the “R” (reverse) position, the wiper will
return to intermittent operation.
Rotate the dial up from the continuous operation position or down from the off position to
spray washer fluid. The washer sprays and wiper operates until you release the dial, and
then returns to the previous position.
CONTROLS
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POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window,
partially press down or pull up
and hold the corresponding
switch. The front windows have a
one-touch auto up/down function.
Fully press down or pull up and
release to automatically open or
close a one-touch window.
POWER MOONROOF(if equipped)
With the ignition in the “ON” position, you can tilt and slide the moonroof.
Tilting the Moonroof
1Opening:Press, briefly hold,
and release to automatically
tilt the moonroof.
2Closing:Press and hold the
switch to lower the
moonroof.
Sliding the Moonroof
3Opening:Press, briefly hold,
and release the switch to
open the moonroof. To
pause the moonroof halfway,
press either side of the
switch.
4Closing:Press, briefly hold, and release the switch to close the moonroof. To pause
the moonroof halfway, press either side of the switch.
Power Window Switches
Power Moonroof Switches
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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 the “ON/OFF” button 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 (MFD).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than the “ON/OFF” button, rear window defogger
button, 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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4MAX A/C Button:Press this button for quickest cooling.
5Airflow Mode Selection Dial:Turn the dial to select the desired airflow mode. The
selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet, or feet-defrost – is shown on
the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
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
NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode.
6Fan Speed Control Dial:Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
7Recirculated/Outside Air Button:Press this button 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.
8Defroster Button:Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: When the defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor operates
to defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner
button may not illuminate.
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9Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will
also activate. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn the defogger off. You can customize this
function for continuous operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or
the STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control(if equipped)
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to “SUBARU STARLINK Features” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security
Owner's Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this feature.
Heated Seats(if equipped)
The heated seat switches are
located between the driver and
passenger seats. There is a
separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button
for more rapid heating or press
the “LO” button for normal
heating. Return the switch to the
center position to turn off the
heated seat.
Heated Seat Switches
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