Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
pull it down holding the recessed grip.

CAUTION

Do not jam a plastic bag in or

place cellophane tape on the rear
gate stays or scratch the stays
while loading or unloading cargo.
Doing so could cause leakage of
gas from the stays, which may
result in their inability to hold the
rear gate open.

Be careful not to hit your head or

face on the rear gate when open-
ing or closing the rear gate and
when loading or unloading cargo.

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Moonroof (if equipped)

WARNING

Never let anyone’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if any of the follow-
ing conditions occur.

The vehicle stops suddenly.

The vehicle turns sharply.

The vehicle is involved in an

accident.

Body parts protruding from the

vehicle are struck by outside
objects.

To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.

Before closing the moonroof,

make sure that no one’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.

Always carry the key when you

leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the

vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the moon-
roof.

Never try to check the anti-en-

trapment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
moonroof.

CAUTION

Do not sit on the edge of the open

moonroof.

Do not operate the moonroof if

falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.

The anti-entrapment function

does not operate when the moon-
roof is being tilted down. Be sure
to confirm that it is safe to do so
before tilting the moonroof down.

If the moonroof does not close,

have the system checked by a
SUBARU dealer.

The moonroof has both tilting and sliding
functions.

The moonroof operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Moonroof switches

Tilting moonroof

Down

To raise the moonroof, press and hold the
switch in the up side and release. To lower
the moonroof, press and hold the switch in
the down side.

NOTE

Release the switch after the moonroof
has been raised or has been lowered
completely. Pressing the switch con-
tinuously may cause damage to the
moonroof.

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Sliding moonroof

Open

To open or close the moonroof using the
automatic function, press and hold the
switch toward the open/close side and
release.
To stop the moonroof halfway, press a
switch on the moonroof switch.

NOTE

After washing the vehicle or after it

rains, wipe away water on the roof prior
to opening the moonroof to prevent
drops of water from falling into the
passenger compartment.

For the sake of safety, it is recom-

mended that you avoid driving with the
moonroof fully opened.

Anti-entrapment function

When the moonroof senses a substantial
enough object trapped between its glass
and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it
automatically moves back to the fully open
position and stops there. The anti-entrap-
ment function may also be activated by a
strong shock on the moonroof even when
there is nothing trapped.

CAUTION

Never attempt to test this function
using fingers, hands or other parts
of your body.

Sunshade

The sunshade can be slid forward or
backward by hand while the moonroof is
closed.
If the moonroof is opened, the sunshade
also moves back.

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(143,1)

Ignition switch (models without “keyless

access with push-button start system”) ............ 3-4

Key positions......................................................... 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................... 3-5
Ignition switch light (if equipped) ........................... 3-5

Push-button ignition switch (models with

“keyless access with push-button start
system”) ............................................................... 3-6

Safety precautions ................................................. 3-6
Operating range for push-button start system ........ 3-6
Switching power status .......................................... 3-7
When access key fob does not operate properly .... 3-8

Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8
Meters and gauges ................................................. 3-8

Speedometer ......................................................... 3-8
Tachometer ............................................................ 3-8
Odometer............................................................... 3-9
Double trip meter ................................................... 3-9
Fuel gauge............................................................ 3-10
ECO gauge (if equipped) ....................................... 3-10
Combination meter settings .................................. 3-11

Illumination brightness control............................ 3-12

Auto dimmer cancel function (if equipped) ............ 3-12

Warning and indicator .......................................... 3-12

Initial illumination for system check ...................... 3-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light........................... 3-14
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF

indicators ........................................................... 3-15

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction

indicator light ..................................................... 3-15

Engine hood open warning light (if equipped) ....... 3-16
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant

temperature high warning light .......................... 3-16

Charge warning light ............................................ 3-17
Oil pressure warning light..................................... 3-17
Engine low oil level warning light.......................... 3-18
Windshield washer fluid warning light................... 3-18
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models).............. 3-18
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec.

models) ............................................................. 3-18

ABS warning light................................................. 3-20
Brake system warning light (red) .......................... 3-20
Low fuel warning light .......................................... 3-21
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist

OFF indicator light............................................. 3-22

Door open warning light ....................................... 3-22
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models) .......... 3-22
Power steering warning light ................................ 3-22
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle

Dynamics Control operation indicator light ........ 3-23

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ....... 3-24
Warning chimes and warning indicator of

the keyless access with push-button start
system (if equipped) .......................................... 3-24

Security indicator light.......................................... 3-29
SI-DRIVE indicator light (if equipped) .................... 3-30
Select lever/gear position indicator ....................... 3-30
Turn signal indicator lights ................................... 3-31
High beam indicator light...................................... 3-31
High beam assist indicator light (if equipped) ....... 3-31
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) ............ 3-31
Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)....... 3-31

Instruments and controls

(144,1)

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light

(models with LED headlights).............................. 3-31

LED headlight warning light (models with LED

headlights).......................................................... 3-31

Steering Responsive Headlight warning light/

Steering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator
light (if equipped)................................................ 3-31

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) ............ 3-32
Headlight indicator light (if equipped).................... 3-32
Auto Start Stop warning light/Auto Start Stop

OFF indicator light (yellow) (if equipped) ............. 3-32

Auto Start Stop indicator light (green)

(if equipped) ....................................................... 3-32

Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator

light (if equipped)................................................ 3-32

X-MODE indicator (if equipped) ............................. 3-33
Hill descent control indicator (if equipped) ............ 3-33
BSD/RCTA warning indicator (if equipped)............. 3-33
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator (if equipped) .................. 3-33
RAB warning indicator (if equipped) ...................... 3-33
RAB OFF indicator (if equipped)............................ 3-34
Icy road surface warning indicator (if equipped) .... 3-34

Combination meter display (color LCD)

(if equipped) ....................................................... 3-34

Basic operation..................................................... 3-35
Welcome screen (opening animation) and

Good-bye screen (ending animation) ................... 3-36

Warning screen..................................................... 3-36
Telltale screen....................................................... 3-37
Basic screens ....................................................... 3-38
Menu screens ....................................................... 3-40

Multi-function display (black and white)............. 3-42

Driving information display ................................... 3-43
Outside temperature indicator............................... 3-47
X-MODE indicator (if equipped) ............................. 3-48
Clock.................................................................... 3-48
Climate control screen.......................................... 3-48

Multi-function display (color LCD)

(if equipped) ....................................................... 3-49

Features ............................................................... 3-49
Welcome screen ................................................... 3-49
Self-check screen ................................................. 3-49
Interruption screen ............................................... 3-50
Basic operation .................................................... 3-51
Basic screens....................................................... 3-51
Setting screen ...................................................... 3-58
How to get the source code using the open

source............................................................... 3-65

Clock...................................................................... 3-66

Setting the clock manually.................................... 3-66
Setting the clock automatically ............................. 3-67
Regulatory information ......................................... 3-68

Light control switch ............................................. 3-68

Precautions and tips............................................. 3-68
Headlights ............................................................ 3-69
High/low beam change (dimmer) ........................... 3-71
Headlight flasher .................................................. 3-71
High beam assist function (if equipped) ................ 3-72
Daytime running light system ............................... 3-74

Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH)

(if equipped) ....................................................... 3-75

Instruments and controls

(145,1)

Headlight beam leveler (models with LED

headlights).......................................................... 3-76

Fog light switch (if equipped) .............................. 3-76
Turn signal lever ................................................... 3-77

One-touch lane changer ........................................ 3-78

Wiper and washer ................................................. 3-78

Windshield wiper and washer switches ................. 3-79
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................. 3-81

Mirrors ................................................................... 3-82

Inside mirror......................................................... 3-82
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped).......... 3-82
Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink

(if equipped) ...................................................... 3-83

Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-90

Defogger and deicer (if equipped) ...................... 3-91
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel .............................. 3-92

Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped) ......... 3-93

Horn ....................................................................... 3-94

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(146,1)

Ignition switch (models with-
out “keyless access with
push-button start system”)

WARNING

Never turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steer-
ing wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater
effort than usual to steer.

Before leaving the vehicle, al-

ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure to
follow this procedure could re-
sult in injury to a child or others.
Children could operate the power
windows, the moonroof or other
controls or even make the vehicle
move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged
against your knees or hands while
you are driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the “ON” posi-
tion to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a key
holder or to a large bunch of other
keys, centrifugal force may act on it
as the vehicle moves, resulting in
unwanted turning of the ignition
switch.

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

NOTE

Keep the ignition switch in the

“LOCK” position when the engine is
not running.

Using electrical accessories for a

long time with the ignition switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position can cause the
battery to go dead.

If the ignition switch will not move

from the “LOCK” position to the “ACC”
position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch.

Key positions

Position

Description

LOCK

The key can only be inserted
or removed in this position.
The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you
remove the key.

ACC

In this position the electrical
accessories (audio, acces-
sory power outlet, etc.) can be
used.

This is the normal operating
position after starting the en-
gine.

START

The engine is started in this
position.

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CAUTION

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

NOTE

To turn the key from the “ACC” to

“LOCK” position, the select lever must
be in the “P” position (CVT models) and
the key must be pushed in and turned.

If your registered key fails to start

the engine, pull out the key once (the
security indicator light will blink), and
then insert the key again and turn it to
the “START” position again to restart
the engine.

The engine may not start in the

following cases:

– The key grip is touching another
key or a metallic key holder.

– The key is near another key that
contains an immobilizer transpon-

der.
– The key is near or touching
another transmitter.

Key reminder chime

The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.

The chime stops under the following
conditions.

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

The key is removed from the ignition

switch.

The driver’s door is closed.

Ignition switch light (if
equipped)

For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when the driver’s door is opened or
when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.

The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.

The driver’s door is closed.

The doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry transmitter.

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The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

All doors and the rear gate are locked

using the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Push-button ignition switch
(models with “keyless access
with push-button start sys-
tem”)

Safety precautions

Refer to “Safety precautions”

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2-3.

Operating range for push-
button start system

Antennas

Operating range

NOTE

If the access key fob is not detected

within the operating range of the anten-
nas inside the vehicle, the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start

cannot be operated.

Even when the access key fob is

outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible to
switch the power or to start the engine.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the following places. It may become
impossible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start. It
may also cause a false warning to issue
although no malfunction actually oc-
curs, or not to issue a warning when
any malfunction occurs.

– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– In the cargo area

When operating the push-button

ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key fob battery is dis-
charged, perform the procedure de-
scribed in “Access key fob – if access
key fob does not operate properly”

�

17. In such a case, replace the battery
immediately. Refer to “Replacing bat-
tery of access key fob”

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Instruments and controls/Push-button ignition switch (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”)

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Switching power status

Operation indicator

Push-button ignition switch

The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Shift the select lever (CVT models)/the
shift lever (MT models) into the “P”/“N”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of “OFF”, “ACC”,
“ON” and “OFF”. When the engine is
stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC” or “ON”, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition switch

illuminates in orange.

Power

status

Indicator color

Operation

OFF

Turned off

Power is turned

off.

ACC

Orange

The following

systems can be

used:

audio and ac-

cessory power

outlet.

Orange

(while engine is

stopped)

All electrical

systems can be

used.

Turned off

(while engine is

running)

CAUTION

When the push-button ignition

switch is left in “ON” (while the
engine is not running) or “ACC”
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.

Do not spill drinks or other liquids

on the push-button ignition
switch. It may cause a malfunc-
tion.

Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch with a hand soiled

with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.

If the push-button ignition switch

does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a SUBARU
dealer immediately.

If the push-button ignition switch

does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.

If the vehicle was left in the hot

sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.

NOTE

When operating the push-button

ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.

If the push-button ignition switch is

pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.

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If the indicator light on the push-

button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

Battery drainage prevention func-
tion

When the push-button ignition switch is left
in the “ACC” or “ON” position for approxi-
mately 1 hour, the push-button ignition
switch will be automatically switched to
“OFF” to prevent the battery from going
dead.

When access key fob does
not operate properly

Refer to “Access key fob – if access key
fob does not operate properly”

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9-17.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to warn
other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions. The
hazard warning flasher works regardless
of the position of the ignition switch.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning flasher switch on
the instrument panel. All the turn signal
lights and the turn signal indicator lights
will flash. To turn off the flasher, push the
switch again.

NOTE

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

Meters and gauges

NOTE

Some of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter use liquid-crystal
displays. You will find their indications
hard to see if you wear polarized
glasses.

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrev-
ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.

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Odometer

TRIP RESET switch

Type A combination meter

Type B combination meter

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

NOTE

If you press the TRIP RESET switch
when the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up.
The indicators will turn off when:

The TRIP RESET switch is not oper-

ated for approximately 10 seconds.

The driver’s door is opened and then

closed.

Double trip meter

TRIP RESET switch

Type A combination meter

Type B combination meter

This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.

The display can be switched as shown in
the following sequence by pressing the
TRIP RESET switch.

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pressing the TRIP
RESET switch and keep the knob pressed
for more than 2 seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.

NOTE

If the connection between the com-

bination meter and battery is broken for
any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or fuse replacement, the data
recorded on the trip meter will be lost.

If you press the TRIP RESET switch

when the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. It is
possible to switch between the A trip
meter and B trip meter indications while
the odometer/trip meter is lit up.
In addition, it is possible to reset the trip
meter by pressing and holding the TRIP

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RESET switch.
The indicators will turn off when:

– The TRIP RESET switch is not
operated for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
– The driver’s door is opened and
then closed.

Fuel gauge

TRIP RESET switch

Type A combination meter

Type B combination meter

The fuel gauge is displayed when the
ignition is in the “ON” position, and it shows
the approximate amount of fuel remaining
in the tank.

The gauge indication may change slightly
during braking, turning or acceleration due

to fuel level movement in the tank.

NOTE

You will see the “

” sign in the fuel

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler
lid is located on the right side of the
vehicle.

If you press the TRIP RESET switch

while the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
fuel gauge will light up and indicate the
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
The indicators will turn off when:

– The TRIP RESET switch is not
operated for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
– The driver’s door is opened and
then closed.

ECO gauge (if equipped)

Type A combination meter

Type B combination meter

The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the current rate of fuel consump-
tion and the average rate of fuel consump-
tion since the trip meter was last reset.

If the ECO gauge moves towards the +
side, this indicates better fuel efficiency.

NOTE

The ECO gauge shows only an

approximate indication of fuel effi-
ciency.

After resetting the trip meter, the

average rate of fuel consumption is not
shown until you have driven for 1 mile
(or 1 km). Before that time, the ECO

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gauge does not operate.

Combination meter settings

Meter and vehicle settings can be set on
the combination meter.

Type A combination meter

Various adjustments can be made, such
as switching units shown on the combina-
tion meter and adjusting the warning tone
volume.
While the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position, each press of TRIP RESET
switch results in items shown in the table
below being switched.

Item

Combination

meter display

Possible

settings

A trip

—

B trip

—

Gauge
needle

sweep

function

On/Off

Changing

the unit*

mile/km

Warning

volume*

Lv. 1/Lv. 2/Lv. 3

*: If available

NOTE

If you switch the units on the combi-

nation meter, the units on the multi-
function display (black and white) also
switches accordingly.

If either of the following conditions

is met, the combination meter setting
mode will be canceled.

– The driver’s door is opened.
– The TRIP RESET switch is not
operated for approximately 10 sec-
onds or more.

Switching method

1. Push the ignition switch in the “OFF”
position.

TRIP RESET switch

2. Press the TRIP RESET switch repeat-

edly until the item you want to change is
displayed.
3. Press and hold the TRIP RESET
switch while the item to be changed is
displayed, the setting of the item will be
switched.

Type B combination meter

Meter and vehicle settings can be set on
the combination meter display (color
LCD). Refer to “Menu screens”

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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges

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(154,1)

Illumination brightness con-
trol

The illumination brightness of the instru-
ment panel illuminates under the following
conditions.

For models without “AUTO” position:

The light switch is in the “

” or “

”

position.

For models with “AUTO” position:

The light switch is in the “

” or “

”

position when the ambient light is dark.

The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the headlights illuminate
automatically.

You can adjust the illumination brightness
for better visibility.

To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward.

NOTE

When the control dial is turned fully

upward, the illumination brightness
becomes the maximum and the auto-
matic dimming function does not work
at all.

The brightness setting is not can-

celed even when the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.

Auto dimmer cancel function
(if equipped)

When the ambient light is bright, the
illumination brightness is set to the max-
imum regardless of the position of the
control dial. In this case, you cannot adjust
the illumination brightness by using the
control dial. When the ambient light is dark,
you can dim the illumination brightness as
described above.

The operational/non-operational setting
and sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel
function can be changed by your SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.

Warning and indicator

Initial illumination for system
check

Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the “ON” position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.

Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position. For
the system check, several of the following
lights illuminate and then turn off after
several seconds or after the engine has
started.

: Seatbelt warning light: The seatbelt

warning light turns off only when the
driver fastens the seatbelt.

: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

light: The seatbelt warning light turns
off only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.

: SRS airbag system warning light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

indicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator

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