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SI-DRIVE indicator light

SI-DRIVE indicator light (type A)
1)

Sport (S) mode

Intelligent (I) mode

SI-DRIVE indicator light (type B)
1)

Sport (S) mode (if equipped)

Intelligent (I) mode

Sport Sharp (S#) mode (if equipped)

This light indicates the current SI-DRIVE
mode.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to “SI-
DRIVE” FP317.

Select lever/gear position in-
dicator

Type A
1)

Upshift indicator

Downshift indicator

Select lever/gear position indicator

Warning and indicator

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Type B
1)

Upshift indicator

Downshift indicator

Select lever/gear position indicator

This indicator shows the position of the
select lever.

For models with manual mode, when the
manual mode is selected, the gear position
indicator (which shows the current gear
selection) and the upshift/downshift indi-
cator light up. Refer to “Continuously
variable transmission” FP309.
For models with SI-DRIVE, the upshift/
downshift indicators are switched off while
the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected.

Turn signal indicator
lights

These lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to “Replacing bulbs” FP476.

High beam indicator
light

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

High beam assist indi-
cator light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when the high beam
assist function is activated. For details
about the high beam assist function, refer
to “High beam assist function” FP231.

Cruise control indicator
light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to “To set cruise control” FP346.
If this light blinks, do not use the cruise
control. In addition, if it blinks frequently,
contact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection.

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
light flashes at the same time. At this
time, avoid driving at high speed and
have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.

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Cruise control set indi-
cator light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when vehicle speed
has been set to use the cruise control
function. Refer to “To set cruise control”
FP346.

Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates during driving, have
your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU
dealer.

LED headlight warning
light (if equipped)

This light illuminates if the LED headlights
malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

Steering Responsive
Headlight warning light/
Steering Responsive
Headlight OFF indicator
light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when the Steering
Responsive Headlight OFF switch is
pressed to deactivate the Steering Re-
sponsive Headlight. Also, the light flashes
when a malfunction occurs in the Steering
Responsive Headlight. Refer to “Steering
Responsive Headlight (SRH)” FP235.

Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.

Headlight indicator
light

This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
.

When the light control switch is in the

“ ” position and the following conditions
are fulfilled.

– The engine is running.
– The parking brake is fully released.
– The select lever is in a position other
than “P” position.

– The level of the ambient light is as
dark as the auto on/off headlights turns
on

When the light switch is turned to the

“

” or “

” position.

When the light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the headlights illumi-
nate automatically.

Auto Start Stop warning
light/Auto Start Stop
OFF indicator light (yel-
low)

Auto Start Stop warning light (yel-
low)

CAUTION

If the Auto Start Stop warning

light is flashing in yellow, there
may be a malfunction in the Auto
Start Stop system. We recom-
mend that you have your vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU author-
ized dealer as soon as possible.

If the Auto Start Stop warning

light is illuminated in yellow at
any time other than in the follow-
ing cases, and will not turn off
even if the Auto Start Stop OFF

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switch is pushed and held, we
recommend that you have your
vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.

The Auto Start Stop warning light will
illuminate in yellow if you open the engine
hood when the engine has been tempora-
rily stopped by the Auto Start Stop system.
In this case, to ensure safety, the engine
will not be automatically restarted, even if
you release the brake pedal. Use normal
operation to restart the engine.

Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light
(yellow)

This light will illuminate in yellow when the
Auto Start Stop OFF switch is pressed to
prevent the Auto Start Stop system from
operating. It will turn off when the Auto
Start Stop OFF switch is pressed once
more to enable operation of the Auto Start
Stop system.

Auto Start Stop indica-
tor light (green)

This indicator light illuminates when the
engine has been temporarily stopped by
the Auto Start Stop system. It will turn off
when the engine is restarted.

Auto Start Stop No
Activity Detected indi-
cator light

When a vehicle is stopped, the indicator
light illuminates when the operating con-
dition of idling stop are not meet. The light
will turn off when the vehicle starts driving.
Refer to “Non-operational conditions”
FP340.

X-MODE indicator light (if
equipped)

X-MODE indicator (type A)

X-MODE indicator (type B)
1)

X-MODE indicator or D.SNOW/MUD
mode indicator

SNOW/DIRT mode indicator

This indicator appears while the X-MODE
is activated. It will disappear when the X-
MODE is deactivated. Refer to “To acti-
vate/deactivate the X-MODE” FP327.

Hill descent control in-
dicator light (if
equipped)

This indicator appears while the hill des-
cent control function is in standby. It will
flash while the hill descent control function
is operating. It will disappear when the hill
descent control function is not available.
Refer to “Hill descent control function”
FP329.

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BSD/RCTA warning
light (if equipped)

This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning indicator will be
shown on the combination meter display
(color LCD). When this indicator appears,
have your vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor light (if equipped)

The indicator appears when the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch is pressed to deactivate
the BSD/RCTA or when the BSD/RCTA is
suspended temporarily. In this case the
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will be shown on
the combination meter display (color
LCD). For details, refer to “BSD/RCTA”
FP351.

RAB warning light (if
equipped)

This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System” FP360.

RAB OFF indicator light
(if equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the Re-
verse Automatic Braking System is turned
OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking System is suspended temporarily.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System” FP360.

Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem operation indicator
light (green)/Driver
Monitoring System
warning light (yellow) (if
equipped)

Driver Monitoring System operation
indicator light (green)

This indicator illuminates when the Driver
Monitoring System is activated. Refer to
“Driver Monitoring System operation in-
dicator light (green)” FP377.

Driver Monitoring System warning
light (yellow)

This warning illuminates if the Driver
Monitoring System malfunctions. Have
your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.

Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem OFF indicator light
(if equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the Driver
Monitoring System OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem. Refer to the “Driver Monitoring
System OFF indicator light” FP377.

Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem temporary stop in-
dicator light (if
equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the Driver
Monitoring System is temporarily stopped.
Refer to “Driver Monitoring System tem-
porary stop indicator light” FP377.

NOTE

The Driver Monitoring System stops
temporarily in the following circum-
stances.
.

The temperature of the Driver Mon-

itoring System unit is high.

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Icy road surface warn-
ing light (if equipped)

When the outside temperature is 378F
(38C) or less, the icy road surface warning
will illuminate to inform the driver that the
road surface may be frozen.

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator

shows the temperature in the area
around the sensor. Therefore, the tem-
perature indication may differ from the
actual outside air temperature.
.

The icy road surface warning screen

should be treated only as a guide. Be
sure to check the condition of the road
surface before driving.
.

Once the icy road surface warning

screen appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has
increased to 418F (58C) or higher.

3-7. Combination meter dis-
play (color LCD) (if equipped)

WARNING

Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
combination meter display (color
LCD) while the vehicle is in motion.
When operation of the combination
meter display (color LCD) interferes
with your ability to concentrate on
driving, stop the vehicle before
performing operations on the
screen. Also, do not concentrate on
the display while driving. Doing so
may cause you to look away from the
road and could result in an accident.

Various information will be shown on the
combination meter display (color LCD).
Also, a warning message will appear on
the display if a malfunction is detected. In
addition, several settings for the displayed
content can be performed.

Combination meter display (color LCD)
1)

ECO gauge (refer to “ECO gauge”
FP162.)

Warning screen (refer to “Warning
screen” FP191.)/Basic screen (refer to
“Basic screens” FP193.)

EyeSight screen

Cruise control information display

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Telltale screen (refer to “Telltale screen”
FP191.)

Select lever/gear position indicator (refer
to “Select lever/gear position indicator”
FP184.)

X-MODE indicator (if equipped) (refer to
“X-MODE indicator light” FP187.) SI-
DRIVE indicator (refer to “SI-DRIVE
indicator light” FP184.)

Odometer (refer to “Odometer” FP161.)/
double trip meter (refer to “Double trip
meter” FP161.)

Fuel gauge (refer to “Fuel gauge”
FP162.)

Deactivating the Eyesight system or
models without EyeSight system

Activating the Eyesight system

Basic operation

Control switch
1)

(Up)

/SET (enter)

(Down)

By operating “

” or “

” of the control

switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the “

/SET”

switch is pulled toward you, the item can
be selected and set.

If there are some useful messages, such
as vehicle information, warning informa-
tion, etc., they will interrupt the current
screen, and appear on the display accom-
panied by a beep. If such a screen is
displayed, take proper action according to
the message shown on the screen.

The warning screen will return to the

original screen after a few seconds. While
the “

” information reminder is shown on

the display, it may be possible to display
the warning screen again. To recall the
message marked with “

” on the display,

pull the “

/SET” switch on the steering

wheel toward you.

NOTE

When the multi-function display (color
LCD) is set to the setting screen, the
combination meter display (color LCD)
cannot be controlled pressing on the
“

”, “

” and “

/SET” on the control

switch.

Welcome screen (opening
animation) and Good-bye
(ending animation) screen

When the driver’s door is opened and
closed after unlocking the door, the wel-
come screen (opening animation) will
appear on the combination meter display
(color LCD) for approximately 20 seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination
meter display (color LCD) gradually turns
off by showing Good-bye screen (ending
animation).

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NOTE

The welcome screen and the good-

bye screen may differ in the actual
words and appearance.
.

The basic screen will be shown

when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position while the welcome
screen is displayed.
.

Once the welcome screen appears, it

takes a certain period of time to display
it again.
.

If the ignition switch is operated

after unlocking the driver’s door, the
welcome screen will not appear even
when the driver’s door is opened and
closed.
.

The welcome screen will disappear

when you lock the driver’s door by
using the remote keyless entry system
(all models) or the keyless access
function (if equipped) while the wel-
come screen is displayed.
.

The welcome screen including the

multi-function display (color LCD) and
the audio/navigation unit can be set to
on or off.
.

The welcome screen can be set to on

or off. For details, refer to “Welcome
Screen” FP195.
.

The Good-bye screen can be set to

on or off. For details, refer to “Good-bye
Screen” FP195.

Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, it will appear on
this screen. Take the appropriate actions
based on the messages indicated.

Telltale screen

Telltale screen

When the corresponding situation occurs,
the following telltales will be displayed on
the telltale screen.

NOTE

When there is warning information to
display, it will be displayed in five
warning indicators, starting on the left
in ascending order of severity. If there
are six or more warning informations
displayed, pull the “

/SET” switch and

check the item.

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Door open indicator
light

175

Engine hood open
warning light

175

LED headlight warning
light (if equipped)

186

High beam assist indi-
cator light (if equipped)

185

Steering Responsive
Headlight warning light
(if equipped)

186

Engine low oil level
warning light

170

RAB warning light (if
equipped)

188

RAB OFF indicator light
(if equipped)

188

BSD/RCTA warning
light (if equipped)

188

BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator light (if equipped)

188

X-MODE indicator light
(if equipped)

187

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Auto Start Stop warning
light/Auto Start Stop
OFF indicator light (yel-
low)

186

Automatic headlight
beam leveler system
malfunction warning
light (models with LED
headlights)

186

Windshield washer fluid
warning light

170

Auto Start Stop indica-
tor light (green)

187

Auto Start Stop No Ac-
tivity Detected indicator
light

187

Hill descent control in-
dicator light (if
equipped)

187

Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem operation indicator
light (green) (if
equipped)

188

Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem warning light (yel-
low) (if equipped)

188

Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem OFF indicator light
(if equipped)

188

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Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem temporary stop in-
dicator light (if
equipped)

188

Icy road surface warn-
ing light

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Basic screens

By operating the “

” or “

” switch on the

steering wheel, you can change the screen
that is always displayed.

Average fuel consumption screen:

: Average fuel consumption
: Driving range on remaining fuel

This screen displays the average rate of
fuel consumption since the trip meter was
last reset.

NOTE

The driving range on the remaining fuel
is only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
the remaining fuel, so you must im-
mediately fill the tank when the low fuel
warning light illuminates.

Current fuel consumption screen:

: Current fuel consumption
: Driving range on remaining fuel

NOTE

Driving information screen:

: Journey time
: Journey distance

This screen displays the journey time (the
time that has elapsed since the ignition
switch was turned to the “ON” position)
and journey distance (the distance that
has been driven since the ignition switch
was turned to the “ON” position).

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Digital speed screen:

Speed limit indicator (if equipped)

Vehicle speed

This screen displays the current vehicle
speed.

Auto Start Stop screen:

: The total amount of time that the engine

was stopped by means of the Auto Start
Stop system

: The total amount of fuel saved due to the

engine being stopped by the Auto Start
Stop system

The indicated values are calculated from
the most recent reset of the currently
displayed trip meter to the current time.
The indication ranges are as follows.
.

Total amount of time: from 00’00” to

9999h59’59”

Total amount of fuel saved: from 0 ml to

9999.999 L

NOTE

When the trip meter is reset, the

corresponding accumulated time and
the amount of fuel saving are also reset.
.

The time spent with the engine

stopped by means of the Auto Start
Stop system is also added to the
journey time.

TPMS screen (U.S.-spec. models):

This screen displays each tire pressure.
When a tire is deflated, the deflated tire
and the tire pressure will be displayed on
the screen in yellow.

NOTE

The tire pressure values are displayed
several minutes after driving.

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Menu screen entering screen:

While this screen is selected, pull and hold
the “

/SET” switch to enter the menu

screen.

Menu screens

Pull and hold the “

/SET” switch to enter

the menu screens when all of the following
conditions are satisfied.
.

The menu screen entering screen is

selected.
.

The “

” information reminder is off.

NOTE

While driving, the setting items

available on the combination meter
display (color LCD) are limited.
.

For function settings and adjust-

ments on the combination meter dis-

play, refer to “Function settings” FP26.

By operating the “

” or “

” switch on the

steering wheel, you can select the menu.
Pull the “

/SET” switch to enter the

selected menu.

NOTE

If you enter the “Go Back” menu, the
system will return to the previous
screen.

Screen Settings

After entering the “Screen Settings” menu,
select one of the following menus.

Welcome Screen

The welcome screen can be activated or
deactivated.

Good-bye Screen

The good-bye screen can be activated or
deactivated.

Gauge Initial Movement

The movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that occurs when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position can be activated or deactivated.

Units

Changes the units displayed in the combi-
nation meter display (color LCD), the type
A multi-function display (black and white)
and the type B multi-function display (color
LCD).

Tire Pressure Units (U.S.-spec.
models)

Changes the units displayed in the Tire
Pressure Monitoring system.

Languages

Changes the language displayed in the
combination meter display (color LCD)
and the multi-function display (color LCD).

Warning Volume

Sets the EyeSight warning volume, the
BSD/RCTA warning volume and the RAB
warning volume.

EyeSight (models with EyeSight
system)

NOTE

For details about how to use the
EyeSight system, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
system.

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RAB (if equipped)

Sonar Audible Alarm

When the Reverse Automatic Braking
system is in operation, the warning sound
to notify that an obstacle is detected in the
rear can be activated or deactivated.

NOTE

For models with Reverse Automatic
Braking system, refer to “Reverse
Automatic Braking System” FP360.

Vehicle Setting

After entering the “Vehicle Setting” menu,
select one of the following menus.

Keyless Entry System

Sets the settings used when the keyless
access function was operated.
.

Audible Signal (if equipped)

Sets the electronic chirp that sounds when
the door is locked or unlocked.
.

Hazard Warning Flasher

Sets the operation of the hazard warning
flasher that blinks when the door is locked
or unlocked.
.

Driver Door Unlock (if equipped)

Select only the driver’s door to unlock or all
doors to unlock simultaneously when the
driver’s door is unlocked.

Rear Gate/Trunk Unlock (if equipped)

Select only the rear gate to unlock or all
doors to unlock simultaneously when
accessing from the cargo area.

Defogger

Sets and customizes the operation of the
defogger.

Interior Light

Sets and customizes the interior light off
delay timer.

Auto Door Lock and Unlock

Setting conditions for Auto Door Lock and
Unlock
.

Auto Door Lock:

Set the condition of the following items to
lock the door automatically.

– Vehicle Speed: When the vehicle
speed reaches more than 12 mph (20
km/h).
– Shift Into or Out of PARK: When the
select lever is shifted into a position
other than the “P” position.
– Off: When the function is set to OFF.

Auto Door Unlock:

Set the conditions of the following items to
unlock the door automatically.

– Shift Into or Out of PARK: When the
select lever is shifted into the “P”
position.
– Ignition OFF: When the ignition
switch is turned to OFF.
– Driver Door Open: When the dri-
ver’s door is open.
– Off: When the function is set to OFF.

Auto Light Sensor

Sets and customizes the sensitivity of the
auto light sensor.

Welcome Lighting

Sets the leaving time and approaching
time.
.

Approaching time set

Sets the illumination time of the headlights
that illuminate when you approach the
vehicle.
.

Leaving time set

Sets the time until the headlights turn off
when you have moved away from the
vehicle.

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One-touch lane changer

Sets the one-touch lane changer on/off.

Door mirror setting (if equipped)

The reverse tilt-down feature can be
activated or deactivated.

Default Settings

Select “Yes” to use the menu screen to
restore customized settings to the factory
default settings. Select “No” to return to the
previous screen without restoring to the
factory default settings.

3-8. Multi-function display
(black and white)

NOTE

For models with multi-function display
(color LCD), refer to “Multi-function
display (color LCD)” FP203.

Outside temperature indicator

X-MODE indicator (if equipped)

Driving information display

Clock

With the ignition switch in the “ACC”
position, the clock appears on the display.

With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the outside temperature indicator,
driving information display and clock all
appear on the display.

NOTE

The indicated values vary in accor-
dance with changes in the vehicle’s
running conditions. Also, the indicated
values may differ slightly from the
actual values and should thus be
treated only as a guide.

Driving information display

NOTE

You can set the units for both the multi-
function display (black and white) and
the combination meter at the same
time. For details about setting the
language and units, refer to “Type A
combination meter” FP163 or “Menu
screens” FP195.

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How to change the information dis-
play

INFO button

Pressing the INFO button on the steering
wheel switches changes the display to the
following sequence.

*1: Models without combination meter
display (color LCD)

Driving range on remaining fuel

When setting the displayed unit as MPH

When setting the displayed unit as km/h

The driving range indicates the distance
that can be driven taking into account the
amount of fuel remaining in the tank and
the average rate of fuel consumption.

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When setting the displayed unit as MPH

When setting the displayed unit as km/h

If the driving range is shown as “

”, there

is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank.

NOTE

Average fuel consumption

Displays the driving range per gallon of
fuel

Displays the driving range per liter of fuel

Displays the fuel consumption per 100
km

This display shows the average rate of fuel
consumption since the trip meter was last
reset.

TRIP RESET switch

Press the TRIP RESET switch to switch
between the displays for the average fuel
consumption that corresponds to the A trip
meter mileage and the average fuel con-
sumption that corresponds to the B trip
meter mileage.
When the trip meter displays is reset, the
corresponding average fuel consumption
value is also reset.

NOTE

When the trip meter display is reset, the
average fuel consumption correspond-
ing to that trip meter display is not
shown until the vehicle has subse-
quently covered a distance of 1 mile
(or 1 km).

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