Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2015 Owner’s Manual

Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations fo und in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

Vehicle types

This manual describes the following vehicle types.

Warranties

& Warranties for U.S.A.

SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties:

. SUBARU Limited Warranties . Federal Emission Control Systems

Warranties . California Emissions Control Systems

Warranties

All warranty information, including applicability, details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

& Warranties for Canada

SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties:

. SUBARU Limited Warranty . Emission Control System Warranty

All warranty information, including applicability, details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

& Models with HID headlights

CAUTION

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights contain m ercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle disposal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID headlights as hazardous waste.

& Models without HID head-

lights

NOTE

This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts.

How to use this Owner’s Manual

& Using your Owner’s Manual

Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.

This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want.

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.

Chapter 2: Keys and doors

This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.

Chapter 3: Instruments and controls

This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches.

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Chapter 4: Climate control

This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.

Chapter 5: Audio

This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.

Chapter 6: Interior equipment

This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.

Chapter 7: Starting and operating

This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.

Chapter 8: Driving tips

This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving.

Chapter 9: In case of emergency

This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.

Chapter 10: Appearance care

This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.

Chapter 11: Maintenance and service

This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly.

Chapter 12: Specifications

This chapter informs you about dimensions and capacities of your SUBARU.

Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects.

Chapter 14: Index

This is an alphabetical listing of all that’sin this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

& Safety warnings

You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.

These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others.

Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which inj ur y or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle.

& Safety symbol

You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”,or“Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.

& Abbreviation list

You may find several abbreviations in this manual. The meanings of the abbreviations are shown in the following list.

Abbreviation Meaning

A/C Air conditioner

ABS Anti-lock brake system

AKI Anti knock index

ALR Automatic locking retractor

AWD All-wheel drive

CVT

DRL Daytime running light

EBD

ELR Emergency locking retractor

EV Electric vehicle

GAW Gross axle weight

GAWR Gross axle weight rating

GPS Global positioning system

GVW Gross vehicle weight

GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating

HEV Hybrid electric vehicle

HID High intensity discharge

INT Intermittent

Continuously variable transmission

Electronic brake force distribution

Abbreviation Meaning

LATCH

LED Light emitting diode

LSD Limited slip differential

MIL Malfunction indicator light

MMT

OBD On-board diagnostics

RON Research octane number

SRS

TIN Tire identification number

TPMS

Lower anchors and tethers for children

Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl

Supplemental restraint system

Tire pressure monitoring system

Vehicle symbols

There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F29.

Mark Name

WARNING

CAUTION

Read these instructions carefully

Wear eye protection

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid

Keep children away

Keep flames away

Prevent explosions

Safety precautions when driving

& Seatbelt and SRS airbag

WARNING

. All persons in the vehicle should

fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

. To obtain maximum protection in

the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident.

Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag.

. The SRS airbags deploy with

considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far f rom the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-11.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-37.

& Child safety

WARNING

. Never hold a child on your lap or

in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle.

. While riding in the vehicle, in-

fants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’ s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.

. Put children in the REAR seat

properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys

with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater.

. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD

FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

. Always turn the child safety locks

to the “LOCK” position when children sit in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opens the door and falls out. Refer to “Child safety locks” F2-32.

. Always lock the passenger’s win-

dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to “Windows” F2-32.

. Never leave unattended children,

adults or animals in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.

. When leaving the vehicle, close

all windows and lock all doors.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-11.

. For the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-24.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-37.

& Engine exhaust gas (carbon

monoxide)

WARNING

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

. Always properly maintain the en-

gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

. Never run the hybrid system in a

closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.

. Avoid remaining in a parked

vehicle for a lengthy time while the hybrid system is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle.

. Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.

. If at any time you suspect that

exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.

. Keep the rear gate closed while

driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

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& Drinking and driving

WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction time and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury.

Please don’t drink and drive.

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel.

& Drugs and driving

WARNING

There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.

If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor.

Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.

& Driving when tired or sleepy

WARNING

When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction time will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other persons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase.

Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.

& Modification of your vehicle

CAUTION

Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or

performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties.

& Car phone/cell phone and

driving

CAUTION

Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/ Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.

& Driving vehicles equipped

with navigation system

WARNING

Do not allow the monitor to distract your attention from driving. Also, do not operate the controls of the navigation system whi le driving. The loss of attention to driving could lead to an accident. If you

wish to operate the controls of the navigation system, first take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe place.

& Driving with pets

Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop.

& Tire pressures

Check and, if n ecessary, adjust the pressure of each tire at least once a month and before any long journey.

Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. For detailed information, refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-22.

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

General information

& California proposition 65

warning

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

& California Perchlorate Advi-

sory

Certain vehicle components such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and keyless entry transmitter batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

& Noise from under the vehicle NOTE

You may hear a noise from under the vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” (off) position. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. This noise is caused by the operation of the fuel evaporation leakage checking system and is normal. The noise will stop after approximately 15 minutes.

& Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

. How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

. Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and, . How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Hybrid system features

WARNING

Some of the components of the hybrid system (e.g., high voltage battery, electric motor, etc.) are high voltage parts. To avoid serious injury or death, carefully read the following descriptions.

Your vehicle is equipped with a hybrid system. The main power source for this hybrid system is the engine though depending on the circumstances, the electric motor may assist the power of the engine. By controlling the interaction of the engine and the electric motor, a high level of performance, improved fuel economy, and a reduction in exhaust emissions are achieved.

& General information for stop-

ping/restarting of the engine and electric motor

NOTE

For details about the procedure for starting th e hybrid system, refer to “Starting and stopping the hybrid system” F7-8.

The engine will be automatically stopped or restarted depending on the conditions of the vehicle.

When starting:

The engine is used to start the vehicle moving. However, when the accelerator pedal is depressed lightly, the engine may remain stopped and the electric motor may be used to start the vehicle moving.

When accelerating gradually or driving at a constant speed:

. When the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h), it is possible to drive using only the power of the electri c motor. However, when driving in reverse, the engine will restart at a speed slower than that experienced when the vehicle is moving forward.

. When the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, the electric motor power assists the engine power. However, when driving uphill, if it is more efficient to drive using engine power alone, the electric motor may not operate.

When accelerating sharply:

The power of the electric motor is added to that of the engine.

When driving using electric motor power alone and then accelerating:

The engine is restarted and the power of the electric motor is added to that of the engine.

When braking:

The engine is stopped. The electric motor is used as a generator by using the rotation of the wheels and this charges the high voltage battery.

When the vehicle has been stopped:

The engine is stopped temporarily. Depending upon conditions, this may also occur before a complete stop has been achieved.

Depending on the position of the transmission select lever and the mode of the climate control, the engine and the electric motor are controlled as follows.

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Operation

Driving only using the elec-

tric motor power

Driving with the electric

motor assisting the engine

Engine automatically stops

Select lever is in the “D” position Operational Operational Operational

Select lever has been shifted

Select lever is in the “R” position

into the “R” position while the engine is automatically stopped

Operational Operational Operational

In other cases Non-operational Operational Non-operational

Manual mode is selected

The “ ” mode or “ ” mode of the climate system is

selected

: For details, refer to “Selection of manual mode” F7-17.

: For details, refer to “Airflow mode selection” F4-6.

Non-operational Operational Operational

Non-operational Operational

Non-operational

Operation of the automatic engine stop feature will depend upon a combination of these various conditions. For example, when you select the “ climate control, even if the select lever is in the “D ” position, the engine will not stop automatically.

The engine may be automatically stopped by the system when all of the following conditions are met.

. the engine is sufficiently warmed up . the high voltage battery and 12 V

engine restart battery are in good condition (plenty of electric power remains and the temperature is within the specified temperature range)

. the “ climate control system is not selected

. the climate control function is not used orusedwithanegligibletemperature difference between the setting temperature and the temperature inside the vehicle.

. the outside temperature is higher than approximately 148F(−108C)

. the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator light is off

. the vehicle is not stopped on a road that has a steep slope

. negative pressure in the brake booster is sufficient

” mode or “ ” mode of the

” mode of the

. the brake pedal is firmly depressed after it has been depressed to decelerate or stop the vehicle (The system may not operate in some cases if the brake pedal is not fully depressed or if the brake is applied suddenly.)

. the CVT fluid is sufficiently warmed up . the temperature of the CVT fluid is not

abnormally high

EV (Electric Vehicle) mode lamp

If the engine is temporarily stopped by the system, the EV (Electric Vehicle) mode lamp on the combination meter will illuminate. This indicator light will turn off when the system restarts the engine.

NOTE

. The 12 V engine restart battery is a special high-performance battery. When replacing the battery, be sure to replace it with a genuine S UBARU battery (or equivalent) designed specifically for use in a vehicle equipped with a hybrid system. For details, consult your SUBARU dealer. . In the following cases, it may take some time for stopping/restarting the engine feature to operate.

– when the 12 V auxiliary battery and/or 12 V engine restart battery is discharged because the vehicle has not been used for a long period of time or for other reasons. – when the outside temperature is very high, or when it is very low – when the terminals of the 12 V auxiliary battery and/or 12 V engine restart battery are disconnected after replacing the battery

Also, in the following cases, the length of time that the engine is temporarily stopped by the system may be shorter.

. when the outside temperature is high, or when it is low (because the air conditioner or heater can no longer maintain the set temperature)

. when consumption of electricity by electrical components is high

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WARNING

When driving on the electric motor alone, there is no sound coming from the engine. Therefore, there is a possibility that the surrounding people do not notice the vehicle starting and approaching. Pay attention to your surroundings while driving.

CAUTION

Depending on the state of the vehicle (for example, if there is little power remaining on the high voltage battery), the engine may automatically restart. Be sure to depress the brake pedal while the vehicle is stationary.

& Components

1) Engine

2) Drive electric motor assembly

3) High voltage battery

1) 12 V engine restart battery

2) Electric motor (located in the transmission)

3) High voltage battery

4) DC/DC converter

5) 12 V auxiliary battery

6) High voltage cable (orange)

7) Service disconnect plug

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& Safety precautions

! Precautions for daily use

WARNING

The hybrid system uses a high voltage (100 V or mor e). Always observe the following precautions. Otherwise, burns or electric shock could occur, resulting in serious injury or death.

. When inspection or repair is

needed, always have it performed by your SUBARU dealer.

. Never touch, remove or disas-

semble the high voltage parts, high voltage cable (orange) or their connectors.

. Never touch the service discon-

nect plug. The service disconnect plug is used to cut off the voltage of the high voltage battery when the vehicle is inspected or serviced by a SUBARU dealer.

High voltage battery air intake

CAUTION

. Do not cover the high voltage

battery air intake (located on the left next to the rear seat) with luggage or clothes. It is important that no liquids or any other substances or objects be allowed to enter the air intake. Please advise passengers in this area to use care around the air intake to prevent any debris from entering. Doing so may result in overheating or malfunctioning of the high voltage battery.

. In order to ensure waterproofing,

be sure to install the cargo area

flooring. Ensure that large amounts of water do not enter the cargo area. Doing so may result in malfunction of the hybrid system including the high voltage battery.

NOTE

Because the gasoline engine is the main power source of this vehicle, it cannot run without gasoline.

! When an accident occurs

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, serious injury (e.g., burns or electric shock) or death may be caused.

. Never touch the following parts.

– High voltage parts – High voltage cable (orange) – Electric wires exposed inside

or outside the vehicle

. If there is liquid leaking from or

coating anything, do not touch it under any circumstances. The high voltage battery electrolyte is a strong alkali. If the electrolyte

gets in your eyes or on your skin, it could lead to serious injury. In the event that it does get on you, immediately wash it off with a large amount of water and see a doctor immediately for examination.

. If a fire occurs in the vehicle, put

it out with a electrical fire extinguisher. If a electrical fire extinguisher is not available, use a large amount of water from a fire hydrant or similar source.

! When disposing of your vehicle

WARNING

The nickel-metal hydride battery is used as a high voltage battery. For safety, observe the following precautions.

. If you are disposing of your

vehicle, have a SUBARU dealer remove and collect the high voltage battery. If it is not properly collected, in addition to contributing to environmental pollution, it is possible that the following may occur, resulting in serious injury or death.

– An accident involving electric

shock that occurs when someone touches the high voltage portions of an illegally dumped or otherwise improperly disposed high voltage battery.

– An accident involving electric

shock, heat generation, smoke emission, fire, explosion, leakin g of the battery fluid, etc., caused by utilizing the high voltage battery in another vehicle.

. Do not offer the high voltage

battery for resale, transfer, modification, etc. under any circumstances. Particularly in the cases of resale and transfer, the other party of the resale/transfer may not recognize the dangers of the high voltage battery which could result in serious injury.

& General information

! Tips for high voltage battery

. The engine and the regenerative brake charge the high voltage battery. You do not have to charge the hi gh voltage battery from an outside source. However,

if the select lever is in the “P” or “N” position, the battery will not be charged. Even when driving in heavy traffic, place the select lever in the “D” position.

. In order to maintain the battery in good condition, drive the vehicle at least once every a month for at least 30 minutes. If you leave the vehicle for a long time, the battery may discharge or the life of the battery may be shortened.

! Regarding sounds and vibrations

particular to the hybrid system

The following sounds or vibration may occur when the hybrid system is operating. However, these are characteristic to the hybrid system and do not indicate a malfunction.

. Electric motor sounds heard from the engine compartment (near the transmission)

. Sounds from the engine compartment and from the cargo area when starting or stopping the hybrid system

. Operating sound of the high voltage battery air intake (located on the left side of the rear seats) or the cooling fan (located in the cargo area)

. High frequency sounds from around the cargo area

. Operation sounds from the engine compartment when driving using only

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electric motor power . Sounds or vibrations from the engine

compartment due to a rise in engine acceleration while charging the high voltage battery

. Relay operation sounds from the engine compartment and rear of the vehicle

. Operation sounds and electric motor sounds when depressing the brake pedal

. Vibrations when changing from electric motor driving to engine driving or else when the engine is restarted while stopped

! Pedestrian alert system

When driving only using electric motor power (forward and reverse traveling), a sound will be made to alert people in the vicinity that the vehicle is in close proximity. This alert system will operate when the vehicle speed is approximately 15 mph (24 km/h) or less.

The pedestrian alert sound may be difficult for people in the surrounding area to hear in the following cases.

. The vehicle is in a noisy area. . The vehicle is in the rain or strong

wind.

It may be more difficult to hear the sound from the rear of the vehicle than from the front.

! Regarding electromagnetic waves

High voltage parts and cables (orange) incorporate ele ctromagnetic shielding. They emit almost the same amount of electromagnetic waves as conventional vehicles or home electronic appliances. However, some noise may be emitted when using radio parts. When installing radio parts, consult your SUBARU dealer.

! Screen display

You can display the following information on the multi function display.

. Status of the high voltage battery . Energy flow between the engine, elec-

tric motor, high voltage battery and wheels

Power from the engine will be displayed in orange, power from the electric motor will be displayed in green and the energy flow charging the high voltage battery will be displayed in aqua.

Display Status

When driving only by the engine power

Display Status

When the electric motor is assisting the engine

When driving only by the electric motor power

When charging the high voltage battery with the regenerative brakes

When charging the high voltage battery while driving using the engine power

Display Status

When charging the high voltage battery by using the engine power while the vehicle is stopped

When there is no energy current

Remaining high voltage battery power is (1) low (2) high

Operating/stopping of the engine (1) While stopped

(illuminated in gray)

(2) While operat-

ing (illuminated in orange)

Display Status

Operating/stopping of the electric motor (1) While stopped

(illuminated in gray)

(2) While operat-

ing (illuminated in green or aqua)

In addition, if a warning or malfunction is detected in the hybrid system, an interruption screen will be displayed on the multi function display. For details, refer to “Interruption screen” F3-36.

NOTE

. High voltage battery power is consumed more than usual when driving only using the electric motor power for a long time. . High voltage battery power is consumed more than usual when repeatedly driving only using the electric motor power continuously. There is not a problem especially, however avoid stop-and-go driving as much as possible by methods such as checking traffic reports before you start driving. . The indicator of the remaining high voltage battery power may show empty when the remaining power is extremely

low. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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Table of contents

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Keys and doors

Instruments and controls

Climate control

Audio

Interior equipment

Starting and operating

Driving tips

In case of emergency

Appearance care

Maintenance and service

Specifications

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

Illustrated index

& Exterior

1) Engine hood (page 11-7)

2) Wiper switch (page 3-86)

3) Headlight switch (page 3-79)

4) Replacing bulbs (page 11-40)

5) Moonroof (page 2-37)

6) Roof rails (page 8-13)

7) Outside mirror (page 3-96)

8) Door locks (page 2-5)

9) Tire pressure (page 11-24)

10) Flat tires (page 9-4)

11) Snow tires (page 8-10)

12) Fog light switch (page 3-84)

13) Tie-down hooks (page 9-18)

14) Towing hook (page 9-18)

1) Rear window defogger (page 3-96)

2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)

3) Child safety locks (page 2-32)

4) Tie-down hole (page 9-18)

5) Rear gate (page 2-36)

6) Towing hook (page 9-18)

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& Interior

! Passenger compartment area

1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-32)

2) Seatbelt (page 1-11)

3) Front seat (page 1-2)

4) Rear seat (page 1-7)

1) Power windows (page 2-32)

2) Door locks (page 2-5)

3) Outside mirror switch (page 3-96)

4) Glove box (page 6-5)

5) Front power supply socket (page 6-7)

6) Select lever (page 7-14)

7) Parking brake lever (page 7-28)

8) Cup holder (page 6-6)

9) Center console (page 6-5)

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& Instrument panel

1) Illumination brightness control (page 3-83)

2) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-26)

3) Combination meter (page 3-8)

4) Multi function display (page 3-32)

5) Multi function display control switches (page 3-32)

6) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-7)

7) Audio (page 5-1)

8) Climate control (page 4-1)

9) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-98)

10) Horn (page 3-98)

11) SRS airbag (page 1-37)

12) Fuse box (page 11-38)

13) Hood lock release knob (page 11-7)

& Steering wheel

1) Audio control buttons (page 5-18)

2) Cruise control (page 7-33)

3) Shift paddle (page 7-17)

4) Hands-free switches (page 5-87)

5) SRS airbag (page 1-37)

6) Horn (page 3-98)

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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches

1) Windshield wiper (page 3-85)

2) Mist (page 3-86)

3) Windshield washer (page 3-87)

4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-87)

5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-86)

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-86)

7) Light control switch (page 3-79)

8) Fog light switch (page 3-84)

9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-79)

10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-81)

11) Turn signal lever (page 3-82)

& Combination meter

! U.S.-spec. models

The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly different than that shown in the illustration.

1) Tachometer (page 3-11)

2) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10)

3) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30)

4) Speedometer (page 3-10)

5) Select knob (page 3-8)

6) ECO gauge (page 3-12)

7) Fuel gauge (page 3-11)

8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-10)

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