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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 ............. 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........12
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER .......14
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS ....................15
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT) ..............16
AUDIO CONTROLS ...........16
CRUISE CONTROL ...........17
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . 17
i/SET SWITCH ...............18
INFO SWITCH ...............18
LIGHT CONTROLS ...........19 TURN SIGNALS
.............20
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ........20
REAR WINDOW WIPER
(Hatchback Models) ..........21
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ........21
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................23
TILT AND TELESCOPIC
STEERING COLUMN .........25
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 25
REAR VIEW MIRROR .........26
POWER WINDOWS ..........27
POWER MOONROOF ........28
CLIMATE CONTROL ..........29
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 34
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH ...........35
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH ...................35
STARTING THE VEHICLE ......35
DRIVING THE VEHICLE .......36
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE ...38
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............39
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY ..................39
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PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...40
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS .......40
LATCH/ANCHOR ............41
REAR SEAT REMINDER .......42
TRUNK LID OPENER
(Sedan Models) ..............42
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK
RELEASE WITH SELF-
ILLUMINATING HANDLE
(Sedan Models) ..............43
CARGO COVER .............43
SPARE TIRE AND JACK .......44
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................45
2.0L ENGINE ................46
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN ......47
ENGINE OIL ................47
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY .......47
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......48
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 48
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) .............48
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM ........50
BUTTONS ..................50
TOUCHSCREEN .............52
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS .................53
VOICE RECOGNITION ........54
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS .......56
REARRANGING ICONS .......56
ADDING SHORTCUTS ........57
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER
PROFILE...................58
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................60
MEDIA .....................61
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE ...........62
MAKING A CALL .............62
RECEIVING A CALL ..........63
TEXT MESSAGES ............64
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®
IN-VEHICLE APPS ...........65
SUBARU STARLINK®
MOBILE APP ................67
MYSUBARU ................68
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW ............69
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES ..................69
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW .................70
ENROLLMENT ..............71
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....72
SUBARU STARLINK
®
WI-FI HOTSPOT .............72
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................73
SOUND ....................74
PHONE ....................74
MAPS/NAVIGATION ..........75
CLOCK ....................76
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW .......79
OPERATION ................79
FUNCTIONS ................80
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS .................85
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
AND PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES ......86
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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
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TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Impreza is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru retailer or a commercial towing service.
For more information, please refer to “In Case of Emergency” in your Owner’s Manual.
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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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Paddle Shift Control Switches(if equipped)
You can shift gears using the
paddle shift control switches. To
upshift to the next higher gear,
pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the
next lower gear, pull the “–”
paddle on the left toward you.
You can temporarily shift gears
even when the select lever is in
the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you.
Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to
normal mode.
SI-DRIVE(if equipped)
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) has
2 modes: Intelligent (I) and Sport (S). Each
mode is designed for different types of driving:
Intelligent:
The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced
performance with greater fuel efficiency and smooth driveability without stress. Power
delivery is moderate during acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency.
Sport:
The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to make the
driving experience their own personal adventure.
SI-Drive Switches
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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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ROOF RAIL CAPACITY(Hatchback Models — if equipped)
CROSS BARS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS STATIC
150 Pounds 176 Pounds 700 Pounds
For more information, please refer to “Driving Tips” in your Owner’s Manual.
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY
Your Subaru is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never
tow a trailer with your vehicle.
For more information, please refer to “Driving Tips” in your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Your Subaru has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
tracks the pressure of each individual tire. You can learn more by
scanning the QR code to see a video with tips and more information
about your Subaru’s TPMS.
The TPMS screen, if equipped, shows individual tire
pressure in the Combination Meter Display. Use the
“i/Set” switch to display the TPMS screen.
TPMS Screen
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