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Inside warning

chime

Outside warning

chime

Operation indica-

tor on push-button

ignition switch

Status

Action

Ding

—

The battery of the access key fob is low.

Replace the battery of the access key.

Ding

—

Flashes in green

(15 seconds max.)

Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure is performed, but
the steering is still locked.

While turning the steering wheel right and left
lightly, depress the brake pedal and press the
push-button ignition switch.

Ding

—

Flashes in orange

System malfunction warning:
A malfunction is detected in the power
system or steering lock.

Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and
have the vehicle inspected.

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Security indicator light

This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation of
the immobilizer system.

Alarm system

It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to “Alarm system” F2-
29.

Immobilizer system

The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.

For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.

Immediately after the push-button igni-

tion switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
.

Immediately after the driver’s door is

opened or closed when all of the following
conditions are met.

– The push-button ignition switch is in
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
– The engine is not running.
– In the event that an unauthorized
key is used (for example, the key is
unregistered or the ID code does not
match), the power is not switched to
“ON” and the security indicator light
continues blinking.

For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:
.

Approximately 60 seconds after the

ignition switch is turned from the “ON”
position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
.

Immediately after the key is pulled out.

If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.

In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to “Immobilizer” F2-4.

NOTE

The security indicator light remains

off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

– while the engine is running
– the push-button ignition switch
has been turned to the “ON” or
“ACC” position and the driver’s

door has not been opened or closed

Models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”:

– while the engine is running
– for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the “ON” position to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position
– when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.

Even if a malfunction occurs, such

as the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.

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Select lever/gear position in-
dicator

Upshift indicator

Downshift indicator

Select lever/gear position indicator

The select lever position is displayed on
the indicator.

Upshift/downshift indicator

When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. Refer to
“Selection of manual mode” F7-27.

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” F11-40.

High beam indicator
light

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

High beam assist indi-
cator (green) (if
equipped)

This indicator appears when the high
beam assist function is activated. For
details about the high beam assist func-
tion, refer to “High beam assist function”
F3-51.

High beam assist
warning indicator
(yellow) (if equipped)

This warning indicator appears when the
high beam assist function malfunctions.
When this warning indicator appears, have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU
dealer.

Cruise control indicator

This indicator appears when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to “To set cruise control” F7-46.
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
flashes at the same time. At this
time, do not drive 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

This indicator appears when vehicle speed
has been set to use the cruise control
function.

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

This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off approximately 3 seconds after
turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, have your vehicle inspected at
your SUBARU dealer.

LED headlight warning
light (models with LED
headlights)

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 function is off. Also,
the light flashes when a malfunction
occurs in the Steering Responsive Head-
light. Refer to “Steering Responsive Head-
light (SRH)” F3-57.

Headlight indicator
light

This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
.

when the light switch is turned to the

“

” or “

” position

when the light switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the headlights illuminate
automatically

Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)

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

X-MODE indicator (if
equipped)

This indicator appears while the X-MODE
is activated. It will disappear when the X-
MODE is deactivated.

Hill descent control in-
dicator (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.

BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)

This warning indicator appears on the
combination meter display when the BSD
(Blind Spot Detection) or RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert) is not functioning for
any reason. For further details, refer to
“BSD/RCTA warning indicator” F7-55. If
this indicator remains displayed, have your
vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
as soon as possible.

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BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)

This indicator appears on the combination
meter display when the BSD/RCTA OFF
switch is pressed to deactivate the BSD
(Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert), or when the BSD/
RCTA is suspended temporarily. For de-
tails, refer to “BSD/RCTA OFF switch” F7-
56.

Icy road surface warn-
ing indicator

When the outside temperature is 378F
(38C) or less, the icy road surface warning
indicator 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 indi-

cator 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

indicator appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has

increased to 418F (58C) or higher.

RAB warning
indicator (if equipped)

This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
System” F7-59.

RAB OFF indicator (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” F7-59.

Sonar audible alarm
OFF indicator (if
equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the sonar
audible alarm is turned OFF. For the
setting procedure, refer to “Sonar Audible
Alarm” F3-46.

Information display

Clock

Climate control mode indicators

Outside temperature indicator

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,
climate control mode indicators and clock
appear on the display.

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Climate control mode indica-
tors

Models with manual climate control sys-
tem
1)

Maximum air conditioner ON indicator

Air conditioner ON indicator

Airflow mode indicator

Air inlet selection ON indicator

Models with automatic climate control
system
1)

Set temperature indicator (driver’s side)

Set temperature indicator (front passen-
ger’s side)

FULL AUTO indicator

Auto indicator

Airflow mode indicator

Fan speed indicator

Air conditioner ON indicator

Maximum air conditioner ON indicator

Outside temperature indica-
tor

U.S. spec. models

Except U.S. spec. models

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

The indicator may give a false reading

under any of the following conditions:

– When the sensor is exposed in
direct sun light.
– When idling; when running at low
speeds in a traffic jam, or when the
engine is restarted immediately follow-
ing a shut-down.

When the actual outside temperature

falls outside the specified indicator range.

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Clock

The clock shows the time while the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. For
models with a SUBARU genuine naviga-
tion and/or audio system, the clock can be
adjusted using either auto mode or manual
mode.
.

Auto mode: automatic clock adjustment

Manual mode: manual clock adjust-

ment

Setting the display format
(12h/24h)

1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

Control switch
1)
2)

/SET

2. Pull the “

” or “

” switch to display

the menu screen entering screen.

Menu screen entering screen

3. While displaying the menu screen
entering screen, pull and hold the
“

/SET switch on the steering wheel.

The screen goes to setting menu.
4. Select “Clock”.
5. Select “Display Format”.
6. Select either the 12-hour or 24-hour
format by pulling the “

”, “

” switches.

7. After selecting the format, pull and hold
the “

/ SET” switch. The selected format

will be set.

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Setting the clock manually

1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

2. Press the

button.

3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
5. Select “Clock adjustment” and then
select “Manual”.

Control switch
1)
2)

/SET

6. Pull the “

” or “

” switch to scroll the

displaying items, and display the menu
screen entering screen.

Menu screen entering screen

7. While displaying the menu screen
entering screen, pull and hold the “

SET” switch on the steering wheel. The
screen goes to setting menu.
8. Select “Clock” of the setting screen.
9. Select “Adjust Time”.

NOTE

If the “Clock adjustment” is not in
manual mode, “Adjust Time” will not
be displayed. Be sure to perform steps
2 through 5.

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10. Pull the “

” or “

” switches to adjust

the hour.
11. After adjusting the hour, pull and hold
the “

/ SET” switch. The hour will be set

and it automatically goes to the minute
adjustment.
12. Pull the “

” or “

” switches to adjust

the minute.
13. After adjusting the minute, pull and
hold the “

/ SET” switch. The minute will

be set and time adjustment will complete.

Setting the clock automati-
cally

1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

2. Press the

button.

3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
5. Select “Clock adjustment” and then
select “Auto”.

Models with navigation system

The clock will be set automatically where a
GPS signal is available.

Models without navigation system

The clock will be set and adjusted auto-
matically when a smartphone is connected
via Bluetooth

for transferring phonebook

data.

1. Register the smartphone to the audio
system. For details, refer to “Bluetooth
SETTINGS” in the supplemental Owner’s
Manual for the audio/navigation system.
2. Transfer phonebook data to the sys-
tem. For details, refer to “Bluetooth SET-
TINGS” in the supplemental Owner’s
Manual for the audio/navigation system.
The clock will be adjusted automatically.

NOTE

Depending on the model of smart-
phone, the settings of the connected
smartphone may need to be changed.
(ex: For iOS or other models, notifica-
tion settings may need to be activated.)
For details, check the instructions on
connecting smartphones.

Regulatory information

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.

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Combination meter display

WARNING

Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
combination meter display while
the vehicle is in motion. When
operation of the combination meter
display interferes with your ability to
concentrate on driving, stop the
vehicle before performing opera-
tions 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. Also, a warn-
ing message will appear on the display if a
malfunction, etc. is detected. In addition,
several settings for the displayed content
can be performed.

Combination meter display
1)

ECO gauge (refer to “ECO gauge” F3-
12.)

Basic screen/Warning screen (refer to
“Basic screens” F3-39 and “Warning
screen” F3-39.)

Cruise control information display

Select lever/gear position indicator (refer

to “Select lever/gear position indicator”
F3-30.)

Telltale screen (refer to “Telltale screen”
F3-42.)

Odometer (refer to “Odometer” F3-9.)/
double trip meter (refer to “Double trip
meter” F3-10.)

Control switch
1)

Up (select)

Set (enter)

Down (select)

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Basic operation

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.

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

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
for approximately 20 seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination
meter display gradually turns off with
showing Good-bye screen (ending anima-
tion).

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.
.

If any of the doors (including the rear

gate) is opened while the welcome
screen is displayed, the door ajar
warning will appear.
.

The welcome screen can be set to on

or off. For details, refer to “Welcome
Screen” F3-46.
.

The Good-bye screen can be set to

on or off. For details, refer to “Good-bye
Screen” F3-46.

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Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, it will appear for
approximately 5 seconds. Take the appro-
priate actions based on the messages
indicated.

Journey time alert screen

NOTE

The journey time alert screen will
appear 2 hours after the ignition switch
is turned on. When you see this screen,
it is recommended that you take a rest
from driving.

Basic screens

By operating the “

” or “

” switch on the

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

Default screen:

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Clock and outside temperature screen:

This screen displays the clock and the
outside temperature.

Average fuel consumption screen:

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

Current fuel consumption screen:

: Fuel consumption
: Driving range on remaining fuel

This screen displays the rate of fuel
consumption at the present moment.

NOTE

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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).

Digital speed screen:

This screen displays the current vehicle
speed.

TPMS screen (if equipped):

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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Multi Media Link screen:

Example

This screen shows the audio, navigation,
compass, and other information (if avail-
able for navigation and compass).

Menu screen entering screen:

While this screen is selected, pull and hold
the “

/SET” switch to enter the menu

screen.

Telltale screen

Telltale screen

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

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Mark

Name

Page

Door open indicator

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LED headlight warning
indicator (if equipped)

3-31

High beam assist indi-
cator (green) (if
equipped)

3-30

Engine low oil level
warning indicator

3-16

BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)

3-31

BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)

3-32

Steering Responsive
Headlight warning light
(if equipped)

3-31

High beam assist warn-
ing indicator (yellow) (if
equipped)

3-30

Windshield washer fluid
warning light

3-22,
3-62,

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Hill descent control in-
dicator (if equipped)

3-31

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Name

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Icy road surface warn-
ing indicator

3-32

Access key warning in-
dicator (if equipped)

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RAB warning indicator
(if equipped)

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RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)

3-32

Sonar audible alarm
OFF indicator (if
equipped)

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Menu screens

Pull and hold the “

/SET” switch to enter

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

The vehicle has been completely

stopped.
.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

The menu screen entering screen is

selected.

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.

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