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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Redlights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are:
Seatbelt warning Door openBrake system
Yellow lights indicate caution. Some examples are:
Low fuel Engine low oil level
warning light Tire pressure
warning light
Green andblue lights are for information. Some examples are:
Headlight indicator light Cold coolant temperature High beam
indicator light
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER LEFT)
The switches in the lower left of the instrument panel allow you to control several
convenient and important features. Knowing their location and function will improve your
driving experience.1 Steering Responsive
Headlights OFF (if equipped)
(see p. 89)
2 Illumination Brightness
(see p. 19)
3 Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF
4 Blind Spot Detection/Rear
Cross Traffic Alert OFF
(if equipped) (see p. 87)
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
AUDIO CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip
2 Volume
3 Source
4 INFO
5 Call/Voice Recognition
For more information about your audio
system and controls, please refer to page 53 in
this Getting Started Guide or “Quick Guide” in
your STARLINK
®Owner’s Manual.
CONTROLS
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LIGHT CONTROLS
1AUTO: If equipped, rotate the end of the
lever to set your headlights to
automatically turn on or off, depending
on the level of light outside. When in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will
automatically turn on when the
windshield wipers operate several times.
NOTE: The sensitivity of the automatic
headlights can be adjusted through the
STARLINK
®multimedia display.
2 Parking Lights: Rotate the end of the lever to turn on the instrument panel
illumination, parking lights, side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
3 Headlights: Rotate the end of the lever to turn on the headlights, instrument panel
illumination, parking lights, side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights. To
flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you, then release. The high beams will stay
on as long as you hold the lever.
4 High Beams: Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. When
set to the “AUTO” position, pushing the lever forward also activates the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system, if equipped. Pull the lever back to center to return to low beam.
5 Fog Lights: If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights when the headlights
are on low beams in the “
” or “AUTO” position.
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.
Illumination Brightness Dial
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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.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
1 Intermittent: 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.
2 Low Speed: Push the wiper control lever
down two positions for low speed wiper
operation.
3 High Speed: Push the wiper control lever
down three positions for high speed wiper operation.
4 Mist: Push the wiper up from the OFF position for a single wipe.
5 Windshield 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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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”.
4 Lane 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 86 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Lane Departure Warning” in your EyeSight®Owner’s Manual.
5 Pre-Collision Braking System OFF Switch: Press and hold this switch for two
seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System (including Pre-Collision Brake
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 86 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Pre-Collision Braking System” in your EyeSight®Owner’s Manual.
6 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
7 Power Moonroof Switch: Operate these switches to tilt and slide the moonroof.
For more information, please refer to page 28 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Keys and Doors” in your Owner’s Manual.
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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 “Instruments and
Controls” chapter in your Owner’s Manual provides
programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelink has 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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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 Mode1 Automatic 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.
2 Temperature 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
3 Air Conditioner Button: Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
4 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for quickest cooling.
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FUEL FILLER LID
To open the fuel filler lid, pull up the fuel filler
lid release lever located on the floor to the left
of the driver’s seat.
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of
the passenger side.
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
2.0L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating87 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit No more than 15%
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light 2.0 US Gallons
Fuel Filler Lid Release
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
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