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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 (5-door

models) 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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Operating range for push-
button start system

Sedan

Antennas

Operating range

5-door models

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

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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
– On the rear shelf (sedan)
– Inside the trunk (sedan)
– In the cargo area (5-door models)

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”

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

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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 shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the “P”
position (CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT models).
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.

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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.

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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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.

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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.

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.

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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
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.

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ECO gauge

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

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-

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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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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.

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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

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

function indicator light

: Coolant temperature low indicator

light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: Engine low oil level warning light

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT

models)

: Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-

spec. models)

: ABS warning light

: Brake system warning light (red)

: Low fuel warning light

: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start

assist OFF indicator light

: AWD warning light (CVT models)

: Power steering warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator

light

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the
corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer
for repair.

Seatbelt warning light
and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat, as required by current
safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, this device reminds the driver and
front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by
illuminating the warning lights in the loca-
tions indicated in the following illustration
and sounding a chime.

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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) when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will
flash for several seconds, to warn that the
seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver’s
seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also
sound simultaneously.

NOTE

If the driver’s and/or front passenger’s
seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened sev-
eral seconds later, the seatbelt warning
device operates as follows according
to the vehicle speed.

At speeds lower than approximately

9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between stea-
dy illumination and flashing at 15-
second intervals. The chime will not
sound.

At speeds higher than approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between flash-
ing and steady illumination at 15-sec-
ond intervals and the chime will sound
while the warning light(s) is/are flash-
ing.

If there is no passenger on the front
passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning
system for the front passenger’s seat will
be deactivated. The front passenger’s
seatbelt warning system monitors whether
or not there is a passenger on the front
passenger’s seat.
Observe the following precautions. Failure
to do so may prevent the device from
functioning correctly or cause the device to
fail.

Do not install any accessory such as a

table or TV onto the seatback.

Do not store a heavy load in the

seatback pocket.

Do not allow the rear seat occupant to

place his/her hands or legs on the front
passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to
pull the seatback.

Do not use front seats with their back-

ward-forward position and seatback not
being locked into place securely. If any of
them are not locked securely, adjust them
again. For adjusting procedure, refer to
“Manual seat”

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If the seatbelt warning device for the front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the
front passenger’s seat is empty or it is
deactivated even when the front passen-
ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take

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the following actions.

Ensure that no article is placed on the

seat other than a child restraint system and
its child occupant, although we strongly
recommend that all children sit in the rear
seat properly restrained.

Ensure that there is no article left in the

seatback pocket.

Ensure that the backward-forward po-

sition and seatback of front passenger’s
seat are locked into place securely by
moving the seat back and forth.

If still the seatbelt warning device for front
passenger’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 system
warning light

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and consult a SUBARU dealer. Un-
less a technician checks and repairs
the system as needed, the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or the SRS airbag
will not operate properly in the event
of a collision, which may result in
injury.

Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position

Continuous illumination of the

warning light

Illumination of the warning light

while driving

For details about the components mon-
itored by the warning light, refer to “SRS
airbag system monitors”

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Front passenger’s frontal air-
bag ON and OFF indicators

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

indicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicators show you the status of
the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.
The indicator is displayed near the map
lights.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during
which time the system is checked. Follow-
ing the system check, both indicators turn
off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the
indicators illuminates depending on the
status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal

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airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-
vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF
indicator will remain off.
If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal
airbag ON indicator will remain off while
the OFF indicator will illuminate.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, if both the ON and OFF indicators
remain illuminated or off simultaneously
even after the system check period, the
system is malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately for an in-
spection.

CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction
indicator light

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light
illuminates while you are driving,
have your vehicle checked/repaired
by your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible. Continued vehicle opera-
tion without having the emission
control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could cause

serious damage, which may not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that there is at least one problem or
potential problem somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.

If the light illuminates steadily

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

NOTE

This light also illuminates when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,
the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light illuminating
could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.
Remove the cap and retighten it until it
clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with
the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap
will not make the CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light turn off immediately. It may take
several driving trips. If the light does not
turn off, take your vehicle to your author-

ized SUBARU dealer immediately.

If the light is blinking

If the light is blinking while driving, an
engine misfire condition has been de-
tected which may damage the emission
control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emis-
sion control system, you should do the
following.

Reduce vehicle speed.

Avoid hard acceleration.

Avoid steep uphill grades.

Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

ble.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may
stop blinking and illuminate steadily after
several driving trips. You should have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
SUBARU dealer immediately.

Coolant temperature
low indicator light/
Coolant temperature
high warning light

CAUTION

After turning the ignition switch

to the “ON” position, if this
indicator light/warning light be-

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haves in any of the following
ways, the electrical system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately for
an inspection.

– It remains blinking in RED.

– It remains illuminated in RED

for more than 2 seconds.

– It remains blinking in RED and

BLUE alternately.

While driving, if this indicator

light/warning light behaves in
any of the following ways, take
the specified appropriate mea-
sure listed below.

– Blinking or illuminated in

RED:
Safely stop the vehicle as
soon as possible, and refer to
the emergency steps to take in
the case of engine overheat-
ing. After that, have the sys-
tem checked by your nearest
SUBARU dealer. Refer to “En-
gine overheating”

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– Blinking in RED and BLUE

alternately:
The electrical system may be
malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.

This coolant temperature low indicator
light/coolant temperature high warning
light has the following three functions.

Illumination in

BLUE

indicates insuffi-

cient warming up of the engine

Blinking in

RED

indicates that the

engine is close to overheating

Illumination in

RED

indicates overheat-

ing condition of the engine

For a system check, this indicator light/
warning light illuminates in

RED

for ap-

proximately 2 seconds when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position. After
that, this indicator light/warning light
changes to

BLUE

and maintains illumina-

tion in

BLUE

. This

BLUE

illuminated light

turns off when the engine is warmed up
sufficiently.

If the engine coolant temperature in-
creases over the specified range, the
indicator light/warning light blinks in

RED

At this time, the engine is close to over-
heating.

If the engine coolant temperature in-
creases further, the indicator light/warning
light illuminates in

RED

continuously. At

this time, the engine may be overheating.

When the indicator light/warning light
blinks in

RED

or illuminates in

RED

, safely

stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and

refer to the emergency steps to take in the
case of engine overheating. Refer to
“Engine overheating”

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have the system checked by your nearest
SUBARU dealer.

Also, if the indicator light/warning light
often blinks in

RED

, the electrical system

may be malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

NOTE

If the engine is restarted after a certain
driving condition, this indicator light/
warning light may illuminate in RED.
However, this is not a malfunction if the
indicator light/warning light turns off
after a short time.

Charge warning light

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the drive belt. If the belt is loose,
broken or if the belt is in good condition but
the light remains illuminated, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

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Oil pressure warning
light

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the engine oil
pressure is low and the lubricating system
is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light illumi-
nated. This may cause serious en-
gine damage.

Engine low oil level
warning light

This light illuminates when the engine oil
level decreases to the lower limit.
If the warning light illuminates, check the
engine oil level on a level surface. When
the engine oil level is not within the normal
range, refill with engine oil. Refer to
“Engine oil”

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ging the engine oil, warm up the engine
and stop it on a level surface, then start the

engine after a lapse of 1 minute or more.
Confirm that the warning light has turned
off after the engine has started. If the
warning light does not turn off after refilling
the engine oil, or the light illuminates even
though the engine oil level is within the
normal range, have the vehicle checked by
a SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

The oil level will be detected by the

system just after turning the ignition
switch to the OFF position. If the oil
level is below the lower limit when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the engine low oil level warn-
ing light will turn on.

When the vehicle is parked on a

steep slope, the engine low oil level
warning light may not illuminate even if
the oil level is below the lower limit to
avoid the erroneous lighting.

Windshield washer
fluid warning light

This light illuminates when the fluid level in
the windshield washer fluid tank de-
creases to the lower limit (approximately
0.6 US qt (0.6 liters, 0.5 Imp qt)).

AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, 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 place
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.

Transmission control system warn-
ing

If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes
after the engine has started, it may indicate
that the transmission control system is not
working properly. Contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

Low tire pressure
warning 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 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning
properly. If there is no problem and all tires
are properly inflated, the light will turn off.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and

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inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Should the warning light illuminate steadily
after blinking for approximately one min-
ute, have the system inspected by your
nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.

WARNING

If this light does not illuminate
briefly after the ignition switch is
turned on or the light illuminates

steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute, you should have
your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.

If this light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead, per-
form the following procedure. Other-
wise an accident involving serious
vehicle damage and serious perso-
nal injury could occur.

1) Keep driving straight ahead while

gradually reducing speed.

2) Slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire
as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the Low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your

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SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting.

If the light illuminates steadily after
blinking for approximately one min-
ute, promptly contact a SUBARU
dealer to have the system inspected.

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring system
is NOT a substitute for manually
checking tire pressure. The tire
pressure should be checked peri-
odically (at least monthly) using a
tire gauge. After any change to tire
pressure(s), the tire pressure mon-
itoring system will not re-check tire
inflation pressures until the vehicle
is first driven more than 20 mph (32
km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-
sures, increase the vehicle speed to
at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the
TPMS re-checking of the tire infla-
tion pressures. If the tire pressures
are now above the severe low pres-
sure threshold, the low tire pressure
warning light should turn off a few
minutes later. Therefore, be sure to
install the specified size for the front
and rear tires.

ABS warning light

CAUTION

If any of the following conditions

occur, we recommend that you
have the ABS repaired at the first
available opportunity by your
SUBARU dealer.

– The warning light does not

illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON”
position.

– The warning light illuminates

when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position,
but it does not turn off even
after the vehicle is started.

– The warning light illuminates

during driving.

When the warning light is on (and

the brake system warning light is
off), the ABS function shuts
down. However, the conventional
brake system continues to oper-
ate normally.

The ABS warning light illuminates together
with the brake system warning light if the
EBD system malfunctions. For further
details of the EBD system malfunction
warning, refer to “Electronic Brake Force

Distribution (EBD) system warning”

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NOTE

If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following conditions,
the ABS may be considered normal.

The warning light illuminates when

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position and turns off approximately 2
seconds after the engine has started.

The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.

The warning light remains illumi-

nated after the engine has been started,
but it turns off while driving.

The warning light illuminates during

driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off.

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

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Brake system
warning light (red)

This light illuminates with the parking
brake applied while the ignition switch is
in the “ON” position. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.

WARNING

Driving with the brake system

warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains illuminated,
have the brakes inspected by a
SUBARU dealer immediately.

If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

The brake system warning light has the
following functions.

Brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the brake fluid
level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of
the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and with the
parking brake fully released.

If the brake system warning light should
illuminate while driving (with the parking
brake fully released and with the ignition
switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an
indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn
brake pads. If this occurs, immediately
stop the vehicle at the nearest safe
location and check the brake fluid level. If
the fluid level is below the “MIN” mark in
the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle.
Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning

The EBD system may be malfunctioning if
the brake system warning light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light
and ABS warning light

illuminate

simultaneously during driving.
Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-
tional braking system will still function.
However, the rear wheels will be more
prone to locking when the brakes are
applied harder than usual and the vehicle’s
motion may therefore become somewhat
harder to control.
If the brake system warning light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light
and ABS warning light

illuminate

simultaneously, take the following steps.
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat

location.
2. Shut down the engine, apply the
parking brake and then restart it.
3. Fully release the parking brake.
4. Even if all the warning lights do not
come back on, the EBD system may have
a possible malfunction. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
system inspected.
5. If all the warning lights stay illuminated
or come back on after approximately 2
seconds, shut down the engine, apply the
parking brake and check the brake fluid
level.

If the brake fluid level is not below the

“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be
malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
system inspected.

If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN”

mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead,
have the vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

Vacuum pressure system warning

The brake system warning light

will

illuminate when the vacuum pressure
sensor is malfunctioning or brake booster
pressure is decreasing.
If the brake warning light continues to
illuminate for several minutes after starting

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