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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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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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INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE WITH
SELF-ILLUMINATING HANDLE (Sedan Models)
In the event that children or adults become
locked inside the trunk, this luminescent
handle allows them to open the lid from inside
the trunk. To open, simply pull the yellow
handle as indicated by the arrow on the handle
and then push up on the lid.
CARGO COVER(Hatchback Models — if equipped)
Use the detachable cargo cover to protect
contents in the cargo area from direct sunlight.
Pull the cover toward the rear of your Subaru
and insert both ends of the cover into the
catches.
Store the cover under the floor of the cargo
area when not in use. Make sure to hook the
loops on the floor cover to the hooks in the
trim panel to help carry the load of any
contents that are stored in the cargo area.
Instructions for operation are included on the
cargo cover housing.
Cargo Cover and Storage Area
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Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC
Maps can also be updated using a USB memory device, which will
allow the entire map program to be updated at one time. This is a
great option if you are going to take a cross-country trip and your
maps have not been updated in a while.
To update the map using a USB memory device, start by going to
www.subaru-maps.com.
CLOCK
You can adjust the clock manually or set the clock to update
automatically. When set to “Auto,” the clock automatically adjusts
when a Bluetooth
®connected phone is paired (vehicles without
navigation), or through the GPS signal (vehicles with navigation
system).
The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for setting
the clock, and you can scan the QR codes for a helpful “how to”
video. Choose the appropriate QR code based on your
Multi-Function Display (Color LCD or Black and White LCD).
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Manually
Use the STARLINK®Touchscreen to set the clock:
1 Press the “Home” button.
2 Select “Settings”.
3 Select “Vehicle”.
4 Select “Time/Date”.
5 Select “Mode”.
6 Select “Manual”.
7 Now adjust the time and date using the “+” and
“-” buttons. Select the check mark when finished.
For black-and-white Multi-Function Display
(MFD), use the “+” and “-” buttons next to the
clock.
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Automatically
To set the clock automatically, the “Auto” mode must be selected in the clock adjustment
setting. To set the clock:1 Press the “Home” button.
2 Select “Settings”.
3 Select “Vehicle”.
4 Select “Time/Date”.
5 Select “Mode”.
6 Select “Auto”. Press the “Home” button when
finished.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• Systems with Navigation: Automatically adjusts the clock when a GPS signal is available.
• Systems without Navigation: Automatically adjusts the clock when a phone is paired and connected via
Bluetooth
®. “Phonebook Download” must be enabled in the Phone Settings.
For step-by-step procedures to pair a phone to the SUBARU STARLINK®
Touchscreen, see page 94 for Android devices or page 98 for Apple devices.
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WI-FI
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Display the General Settings screen bypressing the “Home” button, then select
“Settings”. Make sure Wi-Fi is on.
2. Under the “General” tab, select “Wi-Fi Settings”.
3. Select the desired network. If the network is a secure network, a lock symbol appears
on the right side of the screen.
4. Select “Connect” to connect to the network. If you are connecting to a secure
network, enter the password and select
“Join”.
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FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES
For 8.0–inch Multimedia Plus and 8.0–inch Multimedia Navigation systems, you can
update the system software via a Wi-Fi connection or the aha™ application on your
smartphone (depending on your smartphone communication and transfer speed).
To accurately check for updates, make sure the clock is set to “Auto” with a GPS signal
available (system with navigation) or a phone paired via Bluetooth
®(system without
navigation). See page 76 for step by step directions on setting the clock. System
functionality will be restricted during installation.
1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network or start the aha application on your smartphone (see page 106).
2. Return to the general settings screen (if needed, press the “Home” button, select “Settings”, and then select “General”).
3. Select “Check for Updates”. • If “Automatically Check for Updates” is turned on at the general settings screen, anupdate check will be performed automatically before proceeding to the next step.
• If “Automatically Download Updates” is turned on at the general settings screen, the software update will be downloaded automatically before proceeding to “Update
Installation”.
4. If the “Software Update Ready to Download” pop-up is displayed, select “Download Now” to begin the download. The download status progress is displayed in the upper
right of the screen.
5. Select “Install Now” to start the installation process. The installation process will take several minutes to complete. If you need to stop the installation process, press
“Cancel”.
6. When the installation is complete, select “I Agree” on the confirmation message to complete the update process. By selecting “I Agree”, the system will restart
automatically.
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