Instruments and controls - Subaru of America · PDF fileHazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency

Ignition switch ..................................................... 3-3LOCK.................................................................. 3-3Acc..................................................................... 3-4ON...................................................................... 3-4START ................................................................ 3-4Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-4Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-4

Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-5Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-5

Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-5Canceling the function for meter/gauge needlemovement upon turning on the ignitionswitch............................................................... 3-5

Speedometer....................................................... 3-6Odometer............................................................ 3-6Double trip meter ................................................ 3-6Tachometer ......................................................... 3-7Fuel gauge.......................................................... 3-7ECO gauge ......................................................... 3-8

Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-9Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-10SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-11Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFFindicators......................................................... 3-12

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunctionindicator lamp .................................................. 3-12

Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolanttemperature high warning light ......................... 3-13

Charge warning light .......................................... 3-14Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-14Engine low oil level warning light ....................... 3-14

AT OIL TEMP warning light(AT and CVT models) ....................................... 3-15

Low tire pressure warning light(U.S.-spec. models).......................................... 3-15

ABS warning light.............................................. 3-16Brake system warning light................................ 3-17Hill Holder indicator light ................................... 3-19Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-19Door open warning light .................................... 3-20Door open indicator light ................................... 3-20Windshield washer fluid warning light ................ 3-20All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVTmodels) ........................................................... 3-20

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/VehicleDynamics Control operation indicator light ....... 3-20

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-21Security indicator light....................................... 3-22Select lever/gear position indicator..................... 3-22Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-23High beam indicator light ................................... 3-23Cruise control indicator light.............................. 3-23Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 3-23Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-23Front fog light indicator light (if equipped).......... 3-23

Clock .................................................................. 3-24Multi function display ........................................ 3-24

Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-25Average fuel consumption ................................. 3-25Current fuel consumption .................................. 3-26Driving range on remaining fuel ......................... 3-26

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Light control switch ........................................... 3-27Headlights.......................................................... 3-27High/low beam change (dimmer)......................... 3-28Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-28Daytime running light system ............................. 3-29

Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-29Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-30Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-30

Wiper and washer.............................................. 3-31Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-32Rear window wiper and washer switch(Outback) ........................................................ 3-34

Defogger and deicer .......................................... 3-34Mirrors ................................................................ 3-36

Inside mirror...................................................... 3-36Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... 3-36Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-38

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... 3-38Horn.................................................................... 3-39

Ignition switch

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to“LOCK” while the vehicle isbeing driven or towed becausethat will lock the steering wheel,preventing steering control. Andwhen the engine is turned off, ittakes a much greater effort thanusual to steer.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-ways remove the key from theignition switch for safety andnever allow an unattended childto remain in the vehicle. Failureto follow this procedure couldresult in injury to a child orothers. Children could operatethe power windows, the sunroofor other controls or even makethe vehicle move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder orkey case to either key. If it bangedagainst your knees or hands whileyou are driving, it could turn theignition switch from the “ON” posi-

tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi-tion, thereby stopping the engine.Also, if the key is attached to akeyholder or to a large bunch ofother keys, centrifugal force may acton it as the vehicle moves, resultingin unwanted turning of the ignitionswitch.

The ignition switch has four positions:LOCK, Acc, ON and START.

NOTE. Keep the ignition switch in the“LOCK” position when the engine isnot running.. Using electrical accessories for along time with the ignition switch in the“ON” or “Acc” position can cause thebattery to go dead.

. If the ignition switch will not movefrom the “LOCK” position to the “Acc”position, turn the steering wheelslightly to the left and right as you turnthe ignition switch.

& LOCKThe key can only be inserted or removedin this position. The ignition switch will lockthe steering wheel when you remove thekey.If turning the key is difficult, turn thesteering wheel slightly to the right and leftas you turn the key.

The key can be turned from “Acc” to“LOCK” only when the key is pushed inwhile turning it (all models) and the selectlever is in the “P” position (AT and CVTmodels).

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& AccIn this position the electrical accessories(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) canbe used.

& ONThis is the normal operating position afterthe engine is started.

& START

CAUTION

Do not turn the ignition switch to the“START” position while the engineis running.

The engine is started in this position. Thestarter cranks the engine to start it. Whenthe key is released (after the engine hasstarted), the key automatically returns tothe “ON” position.If the engine does not start with yourregistered key, pull out the key once (atthis time, the security indicator light willblink), wait for at least 10 seconds,reinsert the key in the ignition switch andthen try to start the engine again.

NOTEThe engine may not start in the follow-ing cases:

. The key grip is touching another keyor a metallic key holder.

. The key is near another key thatcontains an immobilizer transponder.. The key is near or touching anothertransmitter.

& Key reminder chimeThe reminder chime sounds when thedriver’s door opens and the key is in the“LOCK” or “Acc” positions. The chimestops when the ignition switch is turnedto the “ON” position or the key is removedfrom the ignition switch.

& Ignition switch lightFor easy access to the ignition switch inthe dark, the ignition switch light illumi-nates when driver’s door is opened orwhen the driver’s door is unlocked usingthe remote keyless entry transmitter.

The light remains illuminated for approxi-mately 30 seconds and gradually turns offunder the following conditions.. When the driver’s door is closed. When the doors are unlocked using theremote keyless entry transmitter

The light gradually turns off under thefollowing conditions.. When the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position. When the doors are locked using theremote keyless entry transmitter

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used towarn other drivers when you have to parkyour vehicle under emergency conditions.The hazard warning flasher works with theignition switch in any position.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,press the hazard warning button on theinstrument panel. To turn off the flasher,press the button again.

NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,the turn signals do not work.

Meters and gauges

NOTELiquid-crystal displays are used insome of the meters and gauges in thecombination meter. You will find theirindications hard to see if you wearpolarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-tion

When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, the various parts of thecombination meter are illuminated in thefollowing sequence.1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meterneedles, gauge needles, odometer andtrip meter back light illuminate.2. Meter needles and gauge needleseach show MAX position.3. Meter needles and gauge needleseach show MIN position.4. Dials and indicators in meters andgauges light up.5. Regular illumination (for driving) be-gins.

NOTEThe above sequence of operations maynot take place if you quickly turn theignition switch to start the engine. Thisis not a malfunction.

& Canceling the function formeter/gauge needle move-ment upon turning on theignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate themovement of the meter needles andgauge needles that takes place when theignition switch is turned to the “ON”position.1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”or “Acc” position.2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or


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“ ” on the trip meter display.The display can be switched as shown inthe following illustration by pressing thetrip knob.

*1: “ ” or “ ” and “ ” or “ ” cannotbe displayed when the ignition switch isin the “ON” position.

*2: MT models only

3. To change the current setting, pressthe trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated: Deactivated

NOTE. Your vehicle’s initial movementsetting of the meter/gauge needleshas been set for activation “ ” atthe time of shipment from the factory.. It is not possible to change the initialmovement setting of the meter/gauge

needles when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” position. Change the settingwhen the ignition switch is in the“LOCK” or “Acc” position.

& SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehiclespeed.

& Odometer

This meter displays the odometer whenthe ignition switch is in the “ON” position.The odometer shows the total distancethat the vehicle has been driven.

If you press the trip knob when the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position,the odometer/trip meter will light up. If youdo not press the trip knob within 10

seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turnoff.Also, if you open and close the driver’sdoor within 10 seconds of illumination ofthe odometer/trip meter, the odometer/tripmeter will turn off.

& Double trip meter

This meter displays the two trip meterswhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”position.The trip meter shows the distance that thevehicle has been driven since you last setit to zero.

If you press the trip knob when the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position,the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is

possible to switch between the A tripmeter and B trip meter indications whilethe odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you donot press the trip knob within 10 secondsof illumination of the odometer/trip meter,the odometer/trip meter will turn off.Also, if you open and close the driver’sdoor within 10 seconds of illumination ofthe odometer/trip meter, the odometer/tripmeter will turn off.

The display can be switched as shown inthe following illustration by pressing thetrip knob.


*2: MT models only

To set the trip meter to zero, select the Atrip or B trip meter by pressing the knoband keep the knob pressed for more than2 seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt tochange the function of the indicatorduring driving, as an accident couldresult.

NOTEIf the connection between the combina-tion meter and battery is broken for anyreason such as vehicle maintenance orfuse replacement, the data recorded onthe trip meter will be lost.

& TachometerThe tachometer shows the engine speedin thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with thepointer of the tachometer in the redzone. In this range, fuel injection willbe cut by the engine control moduleto protect the engine from overrev-ving. The engine will resume run-ning normally after the engine speedis reduced below the red zone.

NOTETo protect the engine while the selectlever is in the “P” or “N” position (forAT and CVT models) or the shift lever isin the neutral position (for MT models),the engine is controlled so that theengine speed may not become too higheven if the accelerator pedal is pressedhard.

& Fuel gauge

1) Low fuel warning light

The fuel gauge shows the approximateamount of fuel remaining in the tank.When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E”even if the fuel tank contains fuel.


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The gauge may move slightly duringbraking, turning or acceleration due to fuellevel movement in the tank.If you press the trip knob while the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position,the fuel gauge’s dial will light up and theneedle will indicate the amount of fuelremaining in the tank.If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicatingthe amount of fuel remaining in the tank,you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10seconds or (b) open and close the driver’sdoor, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the“E” position and the dial and needle willturn off.

NOTE

You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel

gauge.This indicates that the fuel filler door(lid) is located on the right side of thevehicle.

! Low fuel warning light

The low fuel warning light illuminateswhen the fuel tank is nearly empty. It onlyoperates when the ignition switch is in the“ON” position. When this light illuminates,fill the fuel tank immediately.

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when-ever the low fuel warning lightilluminates. Engine misfires as aresult of an empty tank could causedamage to the engine.

NOTE. The low fuel warning light illumi-nates when the remaining amount offuel in the tank has reached approxi-mately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 Imp.gal).. The low fuel warning light does notturn off unless the tank is replenishedup to a fuel quantity of approximately4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).

& ECO gauge

1) U.S.-spec. models2) Except U.S.-spec. models

The ECO gauge shows the differencebetween the average rate of fuel con-sumption and the current rate of fuelconsumption. Using the average rate offuel consumption since the trip meter waslast reset, the indicator needle behaves asdescribed in the following items.

U.S.-spec. models:If the current rate of fuel consumption islower than the average rate of fuelconsumption, the indicator needle pointsto the “+” side. If the current rate of fuelconsumption is higher than the averagerate of fuel consumption, the indicatorneedle points to the “−” side. When the

indicator needle is pointing to the “+” side,it indicates fuel-efficient driving.

Except U.S.-spec. models:If the current rate of fuel consumption islower than the average rate of fuelconsumption, the indicator needle pointsto the “−” side. If the current rate of fuelconsumption is higher than the averagerate of fuel consumption, the indicatorneedle points to the “+” side. When theindicator needle is pointing to the “−” side,it indicates fuel-efficient driving.

NOTE. The ECO gauge shows only anapproximate indication.. After resetting the trip meter, theaverage rate of fuel consumption is notshown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).Until that time, the ECO gauge does notoperate.

Warning and indicator lights

Several of the warning and indicator lightsilluminate momentarily and then go outwhen the ignition switch is initially turnedto the “ON” position. This permits check-ing the operation of the bulbs.Apply the parking brake and turn theignition switch to the “ON” position. Thefollowing lights illuminate:

: Seatbelt warning light(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the driver fastens theseatbelt.)

: Front passenger’s seatbelt warninglight(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the front seat passengerfastens the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-function indicator lamp

: Coolant temperature high warning light

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: Engine low oil level warning light

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light(AT and CVT models)

/ : ABS warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warninglight/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-tion indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-tor light

/ : Brake system warning light

: Hill Holder indicator light

: All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT andCVT models)

: Low tire pressure warning light(U.S.-spec. models)

ON / : Front passenger’s frontal airbagON indicator light

/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbagOFF indicator light

: Low fuel warning light

: Door open warning light

: Door open indicator light

: Cruise control indicator light

: Cruise control set indicator light

: Select lever/gear position indicator


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If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates aburned-out bulb or a malfunction of thecorresponding system.Consult your authorized SUBARU dealerfor repair.

& Seatbelt warning lightand chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbeltwarning device at the driver’s and frontpassenger’s seat, as required by currentsafety standards.With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”position, this device reminds the driverand front passenger to fasten their seat-belts by the warning lights in the locationsindicated in the following illustration and achime.

Driver’s warning light

Front passenger’s warning light

! Operation

If the driver and/or front passenger have/has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) whenthe ignition switch is turned to the “ON”position, the seatbelt warning light(s) willflash for 6 seconds, to warn that theseatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri-ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime willalso sound simultaneously.

NOTE. If the driver’s and/or front passen-ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened6 seconds later, the seatbelt warningdevice operates as follows accordingto the vehicle speed.

– At speeds lower than approxi-mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastenedseatbelt(s) will alternate betweensteady illumination and flashing at15-second intervals. The chime willnot sound.– At speeds higher than approxi-mately 9 mph (15 km/h)The warning light(s) for unfastenedseatbelt(s) will alternate betweenflashing and steady illumination at15-second intervals and the chimewill sound while the warning light(s)is/are flashing.

. It is possible to cancel the warningoperation that follows the 6-secondwarning after turning ON the ignitionswitch. When the ignition switch isturned ON next time, however, thecomplete sequence of the warningoperation resumes. For further detailsabout canceling the warning operation,please contact your SUBARU dealer.

If there is no passenger on the frontpassenger’s seat, the seatbelt warningdevice for the front passenger’s seat willbe deactivated. The front passenger’soccupant detection system monitorswhether or not there is a passenger onthe front passenger’s seat. Observe thefollowing precautions. Failure to do somay prevent the device from functioningcorrectly or cause the device to fail.

. Do not install any accessory such as atable or TV onto the seatback.. Do not store a heavy load in theseatback pocket.. Do not allow the rear seat occupant toplace his/her hands or legs on the frontpassenger’s seatback, or allow him/her topull the seatback.. Do not use front seats with their back-ward-forward position and seatback notbeing locked into place securely. If any ofthem are not locked securely, adjust themagain. For adjusting procedure, refer to“Manual seat” F1-3 (models equippedwith manual seats only).

If the seatbelt warning device for the frontpassenger’s seat does not function cor-rectly (e.g., it is activated even when thefront passenger’s seat is empty or it isdeactivated even when the front passen-ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt),take the following actions.. Ensure that no article is placed on theseat other than a child restraint systemand its child occupant.. Ensure that there is no article left in theseatback pocket.. Ensure that the backward-forward po-sition and seatback of front passenger’sseat are locked into place securely bymoving the seat back and forth. (Models

equipped with manual seats only)

If still the seatbelt warning device for frontpassenger’s seat does not function cor-rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-tions described above, immediately con-tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-tion.

& SRS airbag systemwarning light

When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, the SRS airbag systemwarning light will illuminate for approxi-mately 6 seconds and turn off. This showsthe SRS frontal airbag and SRS sideairbag and SRS curtain airbag and seat-belt pretensioners are in normal operation.

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any ofthe following conditions, there maybe a malfunction in the seatbeltpretensioners and/or SRS airbagsystem. Immediately take your vehi-cle to your nearest SUBARU dealerto have the system checked. Unlesschecked and properly repaired, theseatbelt pretensioners and/or SRSairbags will operate improperly (e.g.SRS airbags may inflate in a very

minor collision or not inflate in asevere collision), which may in-crease the risk of injury.

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-ing light

. No illumination of the warninglight when the ignition switch isfirst turned to the “ON” position

. Continuous illumination of thewarning light

. Illumination of the warning lightwhile driving


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& Front passenger’s frontalairbag ON and OFF indica-tors

ON / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ONindicator

/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFFindicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ONand OFF indicators show you the status ofthe front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.The indicators are located next to theclock in the center portion of the dash-board.When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, both the ON and OFFindicators illuminate for 6 seconds duringwhich time the system is checked. Follow-ing the system check, both indicators turnoff for 2 seconds. After that, one of the

indicators illuminates depending on thestatus of the front passenger’s SRS frontalairbag determined by the SUBARU ad-vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbagis activated, the passenger’s frontal airbagON indicator will illuminate while the OFFindicator will remain off.If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbagis deactivated, the passenger’s frontalairbag ON indicator will remain off whilethe OFF indicator will illuminate.With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”position, if both the ON and OFF indica-tors remain illuminated or off simulta-neously even after the system checkperiod, the system is malfunctioning.Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-ately for an inspection.

& CHECK ENGINE warn-ing light/Malfunctionindicator lamp

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp illumi-nates while you are driving, haveyour vehicle checked/repaired byyour SUBARU dealer as soon aspossible. Continued vehicle opera-

tion without having the emissioncontrol system checked and re-paired as necessary could causeserious damage, which may not becovered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinkswhile the engine is running, it may indicatethat there is a problem or potentialproblem somewhere in the emission con-trol system.

! If the light illuminates steadily

If the light illuminates steadily while drivingor does not turn off after the engine starts,an emission control system malfunctionhas been detected.You should have your vehicle checked byan authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-ately.

NOTEThis light also illuminates when the fuelfiller cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warninglight/malfunction indicator lamp coming oncould be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.Remove the cap and retighten it until itclicks. Make sure nothing is interferingwith the sealing of the cap. Tightening thecap will not make the CHECK ENGINE

warning light/malfunction indicator lampturn off immediately. It may take severaldriving trips. If the light does not turn off,take your vehicle to your authorizedSUBARU dealer immediately.

! If the light is blinking

If the light is blinking while driving, anengine misfire condition has been de-tected which may damage the emissioncontrol system.To prevent serious damage to the emis-sion control system, you should conformto the following instructions.. Reduce vehicle speed.. Avoid hard acceleration.. Avoid steep uphill grades.. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-ble.. Stop towing a trailer as soon aspossible.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-function indicator lamp may stop blinkingand illuminate steadily after several driv-ing trips. You should have your vehiclechecked by an authorized SUBARU deal-er immediately.

& Coolant temperaturelow indicator light/Cool-ant temperature highwarning light

CAUTION

. After turning the ignition switchto the “ON” position, if thisindicator light/warning light be-haves under any of the followingconditions, the electrical systemmay be malfunctioning. Contactyour SUBARU dealer immedi-ately for an inspection.

– It remains blinking in RED.

– It remains illuminated in REDfor more than 2 seconds.

– It remains blinking in RED andBLUE alternately.

. While driving, if this indicatorlight/warning light behaves underany of the following conditions,take the specified appropriatemeasure listed below.

– Blinking in RED:Decelerate the vehicle. Afterthe blinking RED light turnsoff, you can drive the vehiclenormally.

– Illuminated in RED:

Safely stop the vehicle assoon as possible, and referto the emergency steps for thecase of engine overheating.After that, have the systemchecked by your nearestSUBARU dealer. Refer to “En-gine overheating” F9-12.

– Blinking in RED and BLUEalternately:The electrical system may bemalfunctioning. Contact yourSUBARU dealer for an inspec-tion.

This coolant temperature low indicatorlight/coolant temperature high warninglight has the following three functions.. Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi-cient warming up of the engine. Blinking in RED indicates that theengine is close to overheating. Illumination in RED indicates overheat-ing condition of the engine

For the system check, this indicator light/warning light illuminates in RED forapproximately 2 seconds when the igni-tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.After that, this indicator light/warning lightchanges to BLUE and maintains illumina-tion in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light


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turns off when the engine is warmed upsufficiently.

If the engine coolant temperature in-creases over the appropriate range, theindicator light/warning light blinks in RED.At this time, decelerate the vehicle. Afterthe blinking RED light turns off, you candrive the vehicle normally. However, if theindicator light/warning light often blinks inRED, the electrical system may be mal-functioning. Contact your SUBARU dealerfor an inspection.

If the engine coolant temperature in-creases further, the indicator light/warninglight illuminates in RED continuously. Atthis time, the engine may be overheating.Safely stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, and refer to the emergencysteps for the case of engine overheating.Refer to “Engine overheating” F9-12.After that, have the system checked byyour nearest SUBARU dealer.

NOTEIf the engine is restarted after a certaindriving condition, this indicator light/warning light may illuminate in RED.However, this is not a malfunction if theindicator light/warning light turns offafter a short time.

& Charge warning light

If this light illuminates when the engine isrunning, it may indicate that the chargingsystem is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or doesnot turn off after the engine starts, stop theengine at the first safe opportunity andcheck the alternator belt. If the belt isloose, broken or if the belt is in goodcondition but the light remains illuminated,contact your nearest SUBARU dealerimmediately.

& Oil pressure warninglight

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with theoil pressure warning light on. Thismay cause serious engine damage.

If this light illuminates when the engine isrunning, it may indicate that the engine oilpressure is low and the lubricating systemis not working properly.If the light illuminates while driving or doesnot turn off after the engine starts, stop theengine at the first safe opportunity andcheck the engine oil level. If the oil level islow, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is

at the proper level but the light remainsi l luminated, contact your nearestSUBARU dealer immediately.

& Engine low oil levelwarning light

The engine low oil level warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position and turns offafter approximately 2 seconds.This light also illuminates when the engineoil level decreases to the lower limit. Theilluminating conditions and remaining oillevel are shown in the following items.2.5 L models:. when the ignition switch is in the “ON”position but the engine is not running:approximately 1.9 US qt (1.8 liters, 1.6Imp qt). while the engine is running: approxi-mately 3.2 US qt (3.0 liters, 2.6 Imp qt)

3.6 L models:. when the ignition switch is in the “ON”position but the engine is not running:approximately 4.0 US qt (3.8 liters, 3.3Imp qt). while the engine is running: approxi-mately 5.6 US qt (5.3 liters, 4.7 Imp qt)

If the engine low oil level warning lightilluminates while driving, park the vehicle

at a safe and level location, and thencheck the engine oil level. When theengine oil level is not within the normalrange, refill with engine oil if necessary.Refer to “Engine oil” F11-12.If the warning light does not turn off afterrefilling with engine oil or the warning lightilluminates even though the engine oillevel is within the normal range, have thesystem checked by a SUBARU dealer.

NOTE. The engine low oil level warninglight will not turn off immediately evenif you replace or add engine oil. It willturn off only when the vehicle is idlingand the engine is warmed up comple-tely.. When the vehicle is considerablyinclined on an uphill or steep slope, thewarning light may illuminate tempora-rily due to the movement of engine oilin the engine.

& AT OIL TEMP warninglight (AT and CVT mod-els)

The AT oil temperature warning light “ATOIL TEMP” illuminates when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position andturns off after approximately 2 seconds.

If this light illuminates when the engine isrunning, it may indicate that the transmis-sion fluid temperature is too hot.If the light illuminates while driving, im-mediately stop the vehicle in a safe placeand let the engine idle until the warninglight turns off.

! Transmission control system warn-ing

If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashesafter the engine has started, it mayindicate that the transmission controlsystem is not working properly. Contactyour nearest SUBARU dealer for serviceimmediately.

& Low tire pressurewarning light (U.S.-spec.models)

When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-ing light will illuminate for approximately 2seconds to check that the tire pressuremonitoring system (TPMS) is functioningproperly. If there is no problem and all tiresare properly inflated, the light will go out.Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when coldand inflated to the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufac-turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-sure label, you should determine theproper tire inflation pressure for thosetires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a tire pressuremonitoring system (TPMS) that illuminatesa low tire pressure telltale when one ormore of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tirepressure telltale illuminates, you shouldstop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflate them to the properpressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat andcan lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoreduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,and may affect the vehicle’s handling andstopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance,and it is the driver’s responsibility tomaintain correct tire pressure, even ifunder-inflation has not reached the levelto trigger illumination of the TPMS low tirepressure telltale.Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-


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bined with the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction,the telltale will flash for approximately oneminute and then remain continuouslyilluminated. This sequence will continueupon subsequent vehicle start-ups as longas the malfunction exists. When themalfunction indicator is illuminated, thesystem may not be able to detect or signallow tire pressure as intended. TPMSmalfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation of re-placement or alternate tires or wheels onthe vehicle that prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. Always check theTPMS malfunction telltale after replacingone or more tires or wheels on yourvehicle to ensure that the replacement oralternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly.Should the warning light illuminate stea-dily after blinking for approximately oneminute, have the system inspected byyour nearest SUBARU dealer as soon aspossible.

WARNING

If this light does not illuminatebriefly after the ignition switch isturned ON or the light illuminatessteadily after blinking for approxi-mately one minute, you should have

your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-tem checked at a SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.

If this light illuminates while driving,never brake suddenly and keepdriving straight ahead while gradu-ally reducing speed. Then slowlypull off the road to a safe place.Otherwise an accident involvingserious vehicle damage and seriouspersonal injury could occur.

If this light still illuminates whiledriving after adjusting the tire pres-sure, a tire may have significantdamage and a fast leak that causesthe tire to lose air rapidly. If you havea flat tire, replace it with a spare tireas soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or awheel rim is replaced without theoriginal pressure sensor/transmitterbeing transferred, the Low tire pres-sure warning light will illuminatesteadily after blinking for approxi-mately one minute. This indicatesthe TPMS is unable to monitor allfour road wheels. Contact yourSUBARU dealer as soon as possiblefor tire and sensor replacement and/or system resetting. If the lightilluminates steadily after blinkingfor approximately one minute,

promptly contact a SUBARU dealerto have the system inspected.

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring systemis NOT a substitute for manuallychecking tire pressure. The tirepressure should be checked peri-odically (at least monthly) using atire gauge. After any change to tirepressure(s), the tire pressure mon-itoring system will not re-check tireinflation pressures until the vehicleis first driven more than 20 mph (32km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-sures, increase the vehicle speed toat least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start theTPMS re-checking of the tire infla-tion pressures. If the tire pressuresare now above the severe lowpressure threshold, the low tirepressure warning light should turnoff a few minutes later. Therefore, besure to install the specified size forthe front and rear tires.

& ABS warning light

The ABS warning light illuminates whenthe ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position and turns off after approximately 2seconds.This is an indication that the ABS systemis working properly.

CAUTION

If the warning light behaves asfollows, the ABS system may notwork properly.

When the warning light illuminates,the ABS function shuts down; how-ever, the conventional brake systemcontinues to operate normally.

. The warning light does not illu-minate when the ignition switchis turned to the “ON” position.

. The warning light illuminateswhen the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position, butit does not turn off even when thevehicle speed exceeds approxi-mately 8 mph (12 km/h).

. The warning light illuminates dur-ing driving.

If any of these conditions occur,have the ABS system repaired atthe first available opportunity byyour SUBARU dealer.

The ABS warning light illuminates to-

gether with the brake system warning lightif the EBD system malfunctions. Forfurther details of the EBD system mal-function warning, refer to “Brake systemwarning light” F3-17.

NOTEIf the warning light behavior is asdescribed in the following conditions,the ABS system may be considerednormal.. The warning light illuminates rightafter the engine is started but turns offimmediately, remaining off.. The warning light remains illumi-nated after the engine has been started,but it turns off when the vehicle speedreaches approximately 8 mph (12km/h).. The warning light illuminates duringdriving, but it turns off immediately andremains off.

When driving with an insufficient batteryvoltage such as when the engine is jumpstarted, the ABS warning light may illumi-nate. This is due to the low battery voltageand does not indicate a malfunction.When the battery becomes fully charged,the light will turn off.

& Brake systemwarning light

WARNING

. Driving with the brake systemwarning light on is dangerous.This indicates your brake systemmay not be working properly. Ifthe light remains illuminated,have the brakes inspected by aSUBARU dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whetherthe brakes are operating prop-erly, do not drive the vehicle.Have your vehicle towed to thenearest SUBARU dealer for re-pair.

. If the brake system warning lightflashes, the electronic parkingbrake system may be malfunc-tioning. Immediately stop yourvehicle in a safe location, usetire stops under the tires toprevent the vehicle from movingand contact your SUBARU deal-er. For details, refer to “Electro-nic parking brake” F7-34.


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NOTE. When the ignition switch is turned tothe “LOCK” position with the electronicparking brake applied, the brake sys-tem warning light remains illuminatedfor approximately 30 seconds and thenturns off.. When the electronic parking brakeswitch is pressed to apply the electro-nic parking brake while the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK” position, thebrake system warning light illuminates,remains illuminated for approximately30 seconds and then turns off.. Even if the brake system warninglight flashes, if the warning light beha-vior is as described in the followingexamples, the electronic parking brakesystem is not malfunctioning.

– The warning light turns off whenthe electronic parking brake is ap-plied or released.– The warning light turns off whenthe ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position again.

. The brake system warning light mayflash when the engine is started im-mediately after the electronic parkingbrake is applied or released. However,the electronic parking brake system isnot malfunctioning if the warning lightturns off after the electronic parking

brake is applied or released after that.. The brake system warning light mayflash after the electronic parking brakeis frequently applied and released.However, the electronic parking brakesystem is not malfunctioning if the lightturns off for a short period of time.

This light has the following functions:

! Parking brake warning

The light illuminates with the parkingbrake applied while the ignition switch isin the “ON” position. It turns off when theparking brake is fully released.

! Brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the brake fluidlevel has dropped to near the “MIN” levelof the brake fluid reservoir with the ignitionswitch in the “ON” position and with theparking brake fully released.

If the brake system warning light shouldilluminate while driving (with the parkingbrake fully released and with the ignitionswitch positioned in “ON”), it could be anindication of leaking of brake fluid or wornbrake pads. If this occurs, immediatelystop the vehicle at the nearest safe placeand check the brake fluid level. If the fluidlevel is below the “MIN” mark in thereservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Havethe vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU

dealer for repair.

! Electronic Brake Force Distribution(EBD) system warning

The brake system warning light alsoilluminates if a malfunction occurs in theEBD system. In that event, it illuminatestogether with the ABS warning light.The EBD system may be malfunctioning ifthe brake system warning light and ABSwarning light illuminate simultaneouslyduring driving.Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-tional braking system will still function.However, the rear wheels will be moreprone to locking when the brakes areapplied harder than usual and the vehi-cle’s motion may therefore become some-what harder to control.If the brake system warning light and ABSwarning light illuminate simultaneously,take the following steps:1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,flat place.2. Shut down the engine, then restart it.3. Release the parking brake. If bothwarning lights turn off, the EBD systemmay be malfunctioning.Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARUdealer and have the system inspected.4. If both warning lights illuminate againand remain illuminated after the engine

has been restarted, shut down the engineagain, apply the parking brake, and checkthe brake fluid level.5. If the brake fluid level is not below the“MIN” mark, the EBD system may bemalfunctioning. Drive carefully to thenearest SUBARU dealer and have thesystem inspected.6. If the brake fluid level is below the“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.Instead, have the vehicle towed to thenearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

! Electronic parking brake systemwarning

The brake system warning light flasheswhen the electronic parking brake systemis malfunctioning. If the warning lightflashes, promptly park in a safe locationas soon as possible and contact yourSUBARU dealer.The brake system warning light remainsilluminated when the parking brake cannotbe released even if the parking brakeswitch is pulled. For details, refer to“Electronic parking brake” F7-34.

! Parking brake apply inhibit warning

The brake system warning light flashes for10 seconds and a chirp sound will beheard if the parking brake switch isoperated when the parking brake cannot

be applied.

! Frequent operation warning

The brake system warning light flashes for20 seconds and a chirp sound will beheard if the parking brake switch isoperated too frequently. In this case, theoperation of the parking brake switch isrestricted to protect the electronic parkingbrake system.

NOTEWait until the warning light turns off.

! Emergency released warning

The brake system warning light flasheswhen the parking brake is automaticallyreleased in case of an emergency.

& Hill Holder indicatorlight

WARNING

If the Hill Holder indicator light doesnot illuminate even when the HillHolder switch is pressed to activatethe Hill Holder function, the electro-nic parking brake system may bemalfunctioning. Immediately stopthe vehicle in a safe location andcontact your SUBARU dealer.

The light illuminates when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position andturns off after approximately 2 seconds.

The light illuminates when the Hill Holderswitch is pressed to activate the HillHolder function.

& Low fuel warninglight

The low fuel warning light illuminateswhen the tank is nearly empty approxi-mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Impgal). It only operates when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position.

NOTEThis light does not turn off unless thetank is replenished up to an internalfuel quantity of approximately 3.7 USgal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when-ever the low fuel warning lightilluminates. Engine misfires as aresult of an empty tank could causedamage to the engine.


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& Door open warninglight

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, the door open warning lightilluminates for approximately 2 secondsand then turns off.The door open warning light illuminates ifany door, the rear gate (Outback) or trunklid (Legacy) is not fully closed. Thisfunction is effective even if the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position orthe key is removed from the ignitionswitch.

Always make sure this light is not illumi-nated before you start to drive.

& Door open indicatorlight

When any of the doors, the rear gate(Outback) or the trunk lid (Legacy) is notfully closed, the door open indicator lightilluminates. This function is effective evenif the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or“Acc” position or the key is removed fromthe ignition switch.The open door is indicated by the corre-sponding part of the door open warninglight.

Always make sure this light is not illumi-nated before you start to drive.

& Windshield washerfluid warning light

This light illuminates when the fluid level inthe windshield washer fluid tank de-creases to the lower limit (approximately0.6 US qt, 0.6 liter, 0.5 Imp qt).

& All-Wheel Drivewarning light (AT andCVT models)

WARNING

Continued driving with the AWDwarning light flashing can lead topowertrain damage. If the AWDwarning light flashes, promptly parkin a safe place then check whetherall four tires are the same diameterand whether any of the tires has apuncture or has lost air pressure forsome other reason.

The All-Wheel Drive warning light illumi-nates when the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position and turns off after theengine has started.

! For AT models

This light flashes if the vehicle is drivenwith tires of different diameters fitted on itswheels or with the air pressure exces-

sively low in any of its tires.

! For CVT models

This light illuminates when All-WheelDrive is disengaged and the drive me-chanism is switched to Front Wheel Drivefor maintenance or similar purposes.This light flashes if the vehicle is drivenwith tires of different diameters fitted on itswheels or with the air pressure exces-sively low in any of its tires.

& Vehicle DynamicsControl warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol operation indicatorlight

The light illuminates when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position andturns off several seconds after the enginehas started. This lighting pattern indicatesthat the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemis operating normally.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control warninglight

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem provides its ABS controlthrough the electrical circuit of the

ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABSis inoperative, the Vehicle DynamicsControl system becomes unable toprovide ABS control. As a result, theVehicle Dynamics Control systemalso becomes inoperative, causingthe warning light to illuminate.Though both the Vehicle DynamicsControl and ABS systems are inop-erative in this case, the ordinaryfunctions of the brake system arestill available. You will be safe whiledriving with this condition, but drivecarefully and have your vehiclechecked at a SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.

NOTE. If the electrical circuit of the VehicleDynamics Control system itself mal-functions, the warning light only illumi-nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lockBrake System) remains fully opera-tional.. The warning light illuminates whenthe electronic control system of theABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control systemmalfunctions.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system isprobably inoperative under any of thefollowing conditions. Have your vehicle

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-ately.. The warning light does not illuminatewhen the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position.. The warning light illuminates while thevehicle is running.

NOTEIf the warning light behavior is asdescribed in the following examples,the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemmay be considered normal.. The warning light illuminates rightafter the engine is started but turns offimmediately, remaining off.. The warning light illuminates afterthe engine has started and turns offwhile the vehicle is subsequently beingdriven.. The warning light illuminates duringdriving, but it turns off immediately andremains off.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-tion indicator light

The indicator light flashes during activa-tion of the skid suppression function andduring activation of the traction controlfunction.

NOTE. The light may remain illuminated fora short period of time after the enginehas been started, especially in coldweather. This does not indicate theexistence of a problem. The lightshould turn off as soon as the enginehas warmed up.. The indicator light illuminates whenthe engine has developed a problemand the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp is on.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system isprobably malfunctioning under the follow-ing condition. Have your vehicle checkedat a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.. The light does not turn off even afterthe lapse of several minutes (the enginehas warmed up) after the engine hasstarted.

& Vehicle DynamicsControl OFF indicatorlight

The light illuminates when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position andturns off after approximately 2 seconds.The light illuminates when the VehicleDynamics Control OFF switch is pressedto deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol system.


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The Vehicle Dynamics Control system isprobably malfunctioning under any of thefollowing conditions. Have your vehiclechecked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-ately.. The light does not illuminate when theignition switch is turned to the “ON”position.. The light does not turn off even after aperiod of approximately 2 seconds afterthe ignition switch has been turned to the“ON” position.

& Security indicator light

This indicator light shows the status of thealarm system. It also indicates operationof the immobilizer system.

! Alarm system

It blinks to show the driver the operationalstatus of the alarm system. For detailedinformation, refer to “Alarm system” F2-16.

! Immobilizer system

This light blinks approximately 60 secondsafter the ignition switch is turned from“ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK”position or immediately after the key ispulled out. Refer to “Immobilizer” F2-3.

If the indicator light does not flash, it mayindicate that immobilizer system may be

faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARUdealer immediately.

In the event that an unauthorized key (forexample, an unauthorized duplicate) isused, the security indicator light illumi-nates.

& Select lever/gear position in-dicator

This indicator shows the position of theshift lever (MT models) or select lever (ATand CVT models).

! AT and CVT models

When the manual mode is selected, thegear position indicator (which shows thecurrent gear selection) and the upshift/downshift indicator light up. Refer to

“Automatic transmission/Continuouslyvariable transmission” F7-18.

! MT models

The shift-up indicator light illuminates andinforms the driver about the upshift timingfor fuel-efficient driving.The gear position indicator light and theshift-up indicator can be activated ordeactivated by performing the followingprocedure.1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”position.2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or“ ” on the trip meter display.The display can be switched as shown inthe following illustration by pressing thetrip knob.


*2: MT models only

3. To change the current setting, pressthe trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated: Deactivated

NOTE. The initial setting for your vehicle ofthe gear position indicator and shift-upindicator has been set for activation“ ” at the time of shipment from thefactory.. It is not possible to change thesetting of the gear position indicator/shift-up indicator when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position. Changethe setting when the ignition switch isin the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.

& Turn signal indicatorlights

These lights show the operation of the turnsignal or lane change signal.If the indicator lights do not blink or blinkrapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burnedout. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.Refer to “Replacing bulbs” F11-50.

& High beam indicatorlight

This light shows that the headlights are inthe high beam mode.This indicator light also illuminates whenthe headlight flasher is operated.

& Cruise control indica-tor light

The cruise control indicator light illumi-nates when the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position and turns off afterapproximately 3 seconds.This light illuminates when the “CRUISE”main switch is pressed.

NOTE. If you move the cruise control leveror press the main switch button whileturning the ignition switch “ON”, thecruise control function is deactivatedand the “CRUISE” indicator lightflashes. To reactivate the cruise controlfunction, turn the ignition switch backto the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, andthen turn it again to the “ON” position.. If this indicator light and the CHECKENGINE warning light/malfunction in-dicator lamp flash simultaneously dur-ing driving, have the vehicle checkedby your nearest SUBARU dealer.

& Cruise control set in-dicator light

The cruise control set indicator lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position and turns offafter approximately 3 seconds.This light illuminates when vehicle speedhas been set.

& Headlight indicatorlight

This indicator light illuminates under thefollowing conditions.. when the light switch is turned to the“ ” or “ ” position. when the light switch is in the “AUTO”position and the headlights illuminateautomatically

& Front fog light indicatorlight (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates while thefront fog lights are illuminated.



Clock

NOTEYour SUBARU dealer can change thesettings of activating/deactivating theautomatic adjustment of the clock bythe GPS (Global Positioning System)(for models with the genuine SUBARUnavigation system). Contact yourSUBARU dealer for details.

The clock shows the time while theignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON”position.To adjust the time shown by the clock,press the “+” button or the “−” button. Ifyou press the “+” button, the indicatedtime will change in one-minute incre-ments. If you press the “−” button, the

indicated time will change in one-minutedecrements. If you keep the buttonpressed, the rate at which the indicatedtime changes will speed up.

Multi function display

With the ignition switch in the “ON”position, each successive press of themulti function display switching knobtoggles the display in the following se-quence.

& Outside temperature indica-tor


The outside temperature indicator showsthe outside temperature in a range from−22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C).

The indicator can give a false readingunder any of the following conditions:. When there is too much sun.. During idling; while running at lowspeeds in a traffic jam; when the engineis restarted immediately following a shut-down.. When the actual outside temperaturefalls outside the specified indicator range.

! Road surface freeze warning indi-cation


When the outside temperature drops to378F (38C) or lower, the temperatureindication flashes to show that the roadsurface may be frozen.If the outside temperature drops to 378F(38C) or lower while the display is givingan indication other than the outsidetemperature, the display switches to theoutside temperature indication and flashesfor 5 seconds before returning to itsoriginal indication.If the display is already indicating anoutside temperature of 378F (38C) or lowerwhen the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the indication does notflash.

NOTEThe outside temperature indicationmay differ from the actual outsidetemperature. The road surface freezewarning indication should be treatedonly as a guide. Be sure to check thecondition of the road surface beforedriving.

& Average fuel consumption


This indication shows the average rate offuel consumption since the trip meter waslast reset.


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Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica-tion between the average fuel consump-tion corresponding to the A trip meterindication and the average fuel consump-tion corresponding to the B trip meterindication.When either of the trip meter indications isreset, the corresponding average fuelconsumption value is also reset.

NOTE. The indicated values vary in accor-dance with changes in the vehicle’srunning conditions. Also, the indicatedvalues may differ slightly from theactual values and should thus betreated only as a guide.. When either trip meter indication isreset, the average fuel consumptioncorresponding to that trip meter indica-tion is not shown until the vehicle hassubsequently covered a distance of 1mile (or 1 km).

& Current fuel consumption


This indication shows the rate of fuelconsumption at the present moment.

& Driving range on remainingfuel


The driving range indicates the distancethat can be driven taking into account theamount of fuel remaining in the tank andthe average rate of fuel consumption.When the low fuel warning light illumi-nates, the driving range indication flashesfor 5 seconds. (The display first switchesto the driving range indication if it wasoriginally giving some other indication.)


If the driving range is shown as “ ”,there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in thetank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi-ately.

NOTEThe driving range on remaining fuel isonly a guide. The indicated value maydiffer from the actual driving range onremaining fuel, so you must immedi-ately fill the tank when the low fuelwarning light illuminates.

Light control switch

The light control switch only operateswhen the key is inserted into the ignitionswitch.Regardless of the position of the lightcontrol switch, the illuminated lights areturned off when the key is removed fromthe ignition switch.

NOTE. Even if the key is removed from theignition switch, the lights can be illu-minated by operating the light controlswitch position from “OFF” to “ ”and/or “ ”.. If the driver’s door is opened whilethe lights are illuminated and the key isremoved from the ignition switch, thechirp sound informs the driver that thelights are illuminated.

CAUTION

. Use of any lights for a long periodof time while the engine is notrunning can cause the battery todischarge.

. Before leaving the vehicle, makesure that the light control switchis turned to the “OFF” position. Ifthe vehicle is left unattended for

a long time with the light controlswitch set to a position otherthan “OFF”, the battery may bedischarged.

& Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob onthe end of the turn signal lever.

first positionInstrument panel illumination, tail lights,front side marker lights and license platelights are on.

second positionHeadlights, instrument panel illumination,front side marker lights, tail lights andlicense plate lights are on.


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: Auto on/off headlightsWhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, the headlights, instrument panelillumination, front side marker lights, taillights and license plate lights are auto-matically on or off depending on the levelof the ambient light.

NOTEThe sensitivity of the auto on/off head-lights can be changed by yourSUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARUdealer for details.

! Sensor of the auto on/off headlights

The sensor is on the instrument panel asshown in the illustration.

CAUTION

If any object is placed on or near thesensor, the sensor may not detectthe level of the ambient light cor-rectly and the auto on/off headlightsmay not operate properly.

& High/low beam change(dimmer)

To change from low beam to high beam,push the turn signal lever forward. Whenthe headlights are on high beam, the highbeam indicator light “ ” on the combina-tion meter is also on.To switch back to low beam, pull the leverback to the detent position.

& Headlight flasher

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashingposition for more than just a fewseconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the levertoward you and then release it. The highbeam will stay on for as long as you holdthe lever. The headlight flasher workseven though the lighting switch is in the“OFF” position.

When the headlights are on high beam,the high beam indicator light “ ” on thecombination meter also illuminates.

& Daytime running light system

WARNING

The brightness of the illumination ofthe high beam headlights is reducedby the daytime running light system.The light switch must always beturned to the “ ” position when itis dark outside.

The high beam headlights will automati-cally illuminate at reduced brightnesswhen the engine has started, under thefollowing conditions.. The parking brake is fully released.. The light switch is in the “OFF” or “ ”position.. The light switch is in the “AUTO”position and the headlights do not turnon automatically.. The select lever is in a position otherthan the “P” position (AT and CVT mod-els).

NOTE. When the light switch is in the “ ”position, the front side marker lights,tail lights and license plate lights areilluminated.. After turning on the ignition switchto the “ON” position, even if the

parking brake is applied, the daytimerunning lights continue to illuminateuntil the ignition switch is returned tothe “LOCK” position.

Turn signal lever

To activate the right turn signal, push theturn signal lever up. To activate the leftturn signal, push the turn signal leverdown. When the turn is finished, the leverwill return automatically. If the lever doesnot return after cornering, return the leverto the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turnsignal lever up or down slightly and hold itduring the lane change. The turn signalindicator lights will flash in the direction ofthe turn or lane change. The lever willreturn automatically to the neutral positionwhen you release it.



Illumination brightness con-trol

The illumination brightness of the clockdisplay, audio, air conditioner, multi func-tion display and meter/gauge dims underthe following conditions.. when the light switch is in the “ ” or“ ” position. when the light switch is in the “AUTO”position and the headlights illuminateautomatically

You can adjust the illumination brightnessfor better visibility.To brighten, turn the control dial upward.To darken, turn the control dial downward.

NOTE. When the control dial is turned fullyupward, the illumination brightnessbecomes the maximum and the auto-matic dimming function does not workat all.. The brightness setting is not can-celed even when the ignition switch isturned to the “LOCK” position.

Front fog light switch(if equipped)

The front fog lights operate under thefollowing conditions.. when the light switch is in the “ ”position. when the light switch is in the “AUTO”position and the headlights turn on auto-matically

However, the front fog lights turn off whenthe headlights are switched to high beam.

To turn on the front fog lights, turn the frontfog light switch on the turn signal leverupward to the “ ” position. To turn off thefront fog lights, turn the switch back downto the “OFF” position.

The indicator light located on the combi-nation meter will illuminate when the frontfog lights are on.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use thewindshield washer until the wind-shield is sufficiently warmed by thedefroster.

Otherwise the washer fluid canfreeze on the windshield, blockingyour view.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer con-tinuously for more than 10 sec-onds, or when the washer fluidtank is empty. This may causeoverheating of the washer motor.Check the washer fluid levelfrequently, such as at fuel stops.

. Do not operate the wipers whenthe windshield or rear window isdry. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades andcause the wiper motor to burnout. Before operating the wiperon a dry windshield or rearwindow, always use the wind-shield washer.

. In freezing weather, be sure thatthe wiper blades are not frozen tothe windshield or rear windowbefore switching on the wipers.Attempting to operate the wiperwith the blades frozen to thewindow glass could cause notonly the wiper blades to bedamaged but also the wiper mo-tor to burn out. If the wiperblades are frozen to the windowglass, be sure to operate thedefroster, wiper deicer ( i fequipped) or rear window defog-ger before turning on the wiper.

. If the wipers stop during opera-tion because of ice or some otherobstruction on the window, thewiper motor could burn out evenif the wiper switch is turned off. Ifthis occurs, promptly stop thevehicle in a safe place, turn theignition switch to the “LOCK”position and clean the windowglass to allow proper wiper op-eration.

. Use clean water if windshieldwasher fluid is unavailable. Inareas where water freezes inwinter, use SUBARU WindshieldWasher Fluid or the equivalent.Refer to “Windshield washer


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fluid” F11-42.

Also, when driving the vehiclewhen there are freezing tempera-tures, use non-freezing type wi-per blades.

. Do not clean the wiper bladeswith gasoline or a solvent, suchas paint thinner or benzine. Thiswill cause deterioration of thewiper blades.

NOTE. The front wiper motor is protectedagainst overloads by a circuit breaker.If the motor operates continuouslyunder an unusually heavy load, thecircuit breaker may trip to stop themotor temporarily. If this happens, parkyour vehicle in a safe place, turn off thewiper switch, and wait for approxi-mately 10 minutes. The circuit breakerwill reset itself, and the wipers willagain operate normally.. Clean your wiper blades and win-dow glass periodically with a washersolution to prevent streaking, and toremove accumulations of road salt orroad film. Keep the washer buttondepressed at least for 1 second so thatwasher solution will be sprinkled allover the windshield or rear window.

. Grease, wax, insects or other mate-rial on the windshield or the wiperblades results in jerky wiper operationand streaking on the glass. If youcannot remove those streaks afteroperating the washer or if the wiperoperation is jerky, clean the outer sur-face of the windshield or rear windowand the wiper blades using a sponge orsoft cloth with a neutral detergent ormild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning,rinse the window glass and wiperblades with clean water. The glass isclean if no beads form on the glasswhen you rinse with water.. If you cannot eliminate the streakingeven after following this procedure,replace the wiper blades with newones. For replacement instructions,refer to “Replacement of wiper blades”F11-43.

& Windshield wiper and washerswitches

The wiper operates only when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position.

! Windshield wipers

MIST : Mist (for a single wipe)OFF : OffINT: IntermittentLO: Low speedHI: High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wipercontrol lever down.

To turn the wipers off, return the lever tothe “OFF” position.

For a single wipe of the wipers, push thelever up. The wipers operate until yourelease the lever.

! Wiper intermittent time control

When the wiper switch is in the “INT”position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-ing interval of the wiper. The operatinginterval can be adjusted in five steps fromthe shortest interval to the longest.

! Windshield washer

To wash the windshield, pull the wipercontrol lever toward you. The washer fluidsprays until you release the lever. Thewipers operate while you pull the lever.

NOTE

The windshield washer fluid warninglight illuminates when the washer fluidlevel in the tank has dropped to thelower limit. If the warning light illumi-nates, refill the tank with fluid. For thetank refilling method, refer to “Wind-shield washer fluid” F11-42.


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& Rear window wiper andwasher switch (Outback)

: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)ON: ContinuousINT: IntermittentOFF: Off

: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)

! Rear wiper

To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob onthe end of the wiper control lever upwardto the “INT” or “ON” position.To turn the wiper off, return the knob onthe end of the lever to the “OFF” position.With the switch turned to the “INT”position, the rear wiper will operate inter-mittently at intervals corresponding to thevehicle speed.When you subsequently move the select

lever to the “R” position (AT and CVTmodels) or the shift lever to the reverseposition (MT models), the rear wiper willswitch to continuous operation. When youmove the select lever/shift lever from the“R” (reverse) position to another position,the rear wiper will return to intermittentoperation.

! Washer

To wash the rear window while the rearwiper is operating, turn the knob on theend of the wiper control lever upward tothe “ ” position. The washer fluid spraysuntil you release the knob.To wash the rear window when the rearwiper is not in use, turn the knob on theend of the wiper control lever downward tothe “ ” position. The washer fluid spraysand the wiper operates until you releasethe knob.

Defogger and deicer

1) Rear window defogger2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The vehicle is equipped with a rear

window defogger. Some models are alsoequipped with an outside mirror defoggerand/or windshield wiper deicer. The de-fogger and deicer system is activated onlywhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”position.

Manual climate control system

Automatic climate control system

To activate the defogger and deicersystem, press the control switch that islocated on the climate control panel. Therear window defogger, outside mirrordefogger and windshield wiper deicer areactivated simultaneously. The indicatorlight on the control switch illuminates whilethe defogger and deicer system is acti-vated.To turn them off, press the control switchagain. They also turn off when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK”position.

The defogger and deicer system willautomatically shut off after approximately15 minutes. If the rear window and outsidemirror have been cleared and the wind-shield wiper blades have been deiced

completely before that time, press thecontrol switch to turn them off. If defrost-ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,you have to press the control switch toturn them on again.

The defogger and deicer system settingcan be changed for continuous operationby a SUBARU dealer. Contact yourSUBARU dealer for details.

If the battery voltage drops below thepermissible level, continuous operation ofthe defogger and deicer system is can-celed and the system stops operating.

CAUTION

. To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not operate thedefogger and deicer system con-tinuously for any longer thannecessary.

. Do not use sharp instruments orwindow cleaner containing abra-sives to clean the inner surfaceof the rear window. They maydamage the conductors printedon the window.


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NOTE. Turn on the defogger and deicersystem if the wipers are frozen to thewindshield.. If the windshield is covered withsnow, remove the snow so that thewindshield wiper deicer works effec-tively.. While the defogger and deicer sys-tem is in the continuous operationmode, if the vehicle speed remains at9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15minutes, the windshield wiper deicerautomatically stops operating, thoughthe rear window defogger and outsidemirror defogger maintain continuousoperation in this condition.

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outsidemirrors are properly adjusted before youstart driving.

& Inside mirror

The inside mirror has a day and nightposition. Pull the tab at the bottom of themirror toward you for the night position.Push it away for the day position. Thenight position reduces glare from head-lights.

& Auto-dimming mirror/com-pass (if equipped)

1) Left button2) Auto dimming indicator3) Photosensor4) Right button

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has ananti-glare feature which automatically re-duces glare coming from headlights ofvehicles behind you. It also contains abuilt-in compass.. By pressing and releasing the leftbutton, the automatic dimming function istoggled on or off. When the automaticdimming function is on, the auto dimmingindicator light (green) located to the rightof the button will illuminate.. By pressing and releasing the right

button, the compass display is toggled onor off. When the compass is on, anilluminated compass reading will appearin the lower part of the mirror.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode,the mirror surface turns bright if thetransmission is shifted into reverse. Thisis to ensure good rearward visibility duringreversing.

! Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached onboth the front and back sides. If the glarefrom the headlights of vehicles behind youstrikes the mirror, these sensors detect itand make the reflection surface of themirror dimmer to help prevent you frombeing blinded. For this reason, use carenot to cover the sensors with stickers, or

other similar items. Periodically wipe thesensors clean using a piece of dry softcotton cloth or an applicator.

! Compass calibration

1. For optimum calibration, switch off allnonessential electrical accessories (rearwindow defogger, heater/air conditioningsystem, spotlight, etc.) and ensure alldoors are shut.2. Drive to an open, level area away fromlarge metallic objects or structures andmake certain the ignition switch is in the“ON” position.3. Press and hold the left button for 3seconds then release, and the compasswill enter the calibration mode. “CAL” anddirection will be displayed.4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL”disappears from the display (approxi-mately two or three circles). The compassis now calibrated.5. Further calibration may be necessaryshould outside influences cause the mirrorto read inaccurately. You will know thatthis has occurred if your compass beginsto read in only limited directions. Shouldyou encounter this situation, return to stepone of the above procedure and recali-brate the mirror.

! Compass zone adjustment

1. The zone setting is factory preset toZone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibrationzone” map attached to the end of thismanual to verify that the compass zonesetting is correct for your geographicallocation.2. Press and hold the right button for 3seconds then release, and the word“ZONE” will briefly appear and then thezone number will be displayed.3. Press the right-hand button repeatedlyto cycle the display through all possiblezone settings. Stop cycling when thecorrect zone setting for your location isdisplayed.4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds willexit the zone setting mode.


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& Outside mirrors

! Convex mirror (passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convexmirror and farther away than whenviewed in a flat mirror. Do not usethe convex mirror to judge thedistance of vehicles behind youwhen changing lanes. Use the insidemirror (or glance backwards) todetermine the actual size and dis-tance of objects that you view inconvex mirror.

! Remote control mirror switch

The remote control mirrors operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” or“Acc” position.1. Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjustthe left-hand mirror or to the “R” side toadjust the right-hand mirror.2. Move the knob in the direction youwant to move the mirror.3. Return the knob to the neutral positionto prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-ally.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driving.This may cause loss of vehiclecontrol and result in personal injury.

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to“Front seats” F1-2.2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.3. Move the steering wheel to the desiredlevel.4. Pull the lever up to lock the steeringwheel in place.5. Make sure that the steering wheel issecurely locked by moving it up and down,

and forward and backward. Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.


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