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Foreword
Foreword
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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 found in this
manual are those in effect at the time of printing. SUBARU
CORPORATION 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.
SUBARU CORPORATION, TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of SUBARU CORPORATION.
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Copyright 2017 SUBARU CORPORATION
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This manual describes the following vehicle types.
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Warranties
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& Warranties for U.S.A.
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All 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 Warranty
. Emission Control Systems Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Read these warranties carefully.
& Warranties for Canada
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All 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
. Anti-Corrosion Warranty
. Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the
“Warranty and Service Booklet”. Read
these warranties carefully.
& Warranties except for U.S.A.
and Canada
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All warranty information, including details
of coverage and exclusions, is in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Read these warranties carefully.
How to use this Owner’s
Manual
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& Using your Owner’s Manual
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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 air-
bags
This chapter informs you how to use the
seat and seatbelt and contains precau-
tions 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 opera-
tion 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 ex-
plains some safety tips on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you
have a problem while driving, 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 dimen-
sions and capacities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Uniform
tire quality grading standards and Report-
ing safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in
this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
For models with the EyeSight system:
For details about the EyeSight system,
refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement
for the EyeSight system.
& Safety warnings
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You will find a number of WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to poten-
tial hazards that could result in injury to you
or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well
as all other portions of this manual care-
fully 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 injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or sugges-
tions how to make better use of your
vehicle.
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& Safety symbol
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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
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You may find several abbreviations in this
manual. The meanings of the abbrevia-
tions 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
ALR/ELR
Automatic locking retractor/
Emergency locking retractor
AWD All-wheel drive
BSD/RCTA
Blind Spot Detection/Rear
Cross Traffic Alert
CVT
Continuously variable trans-
mission
DRL Daytime running light
EBD
Electronic brake force distri-
bution
ELR Emergency locking retractor
GAW Gross axle weight
GAWR Gross axle weight rating
GPS Global positioning system
GVW Gross vehicle weight
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating
INT Intermittent
Abbreviation Meaning
LATCH
Lower anchors and tethers for
children
LED Light emitting diode
MIL Malfunction indicator light
MMT
Methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
RAB Reverse Automatic Braking
RON Research octane number
SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive
SRF
Steering responsive fog lights
system
SRH
Steering Responsive Head-
light
SRS
Supplemental restraint sys-
tem
TIN Tire identification number
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem
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Vehicle symbols
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There are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights” F23.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety precautions when
driving
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& Seatbelt and SRS airbag
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WARNING
. All persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Other-
wise, the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or acci-
dent.
. To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers must
always wear seatbelts when in
the vehicle. The SRS (Supple-
mental 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 deploy-
ment, the driver should always sit
upright and well back in the seat
as far from 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” F1-16.
. For the SRS airbag system, refer to
“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)” F1-43.
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& Child safety
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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 passen-
ger and objects inside the vehi-
cle.
. While riding in the vehicle, infants
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.
. Place 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 not
restrained or improperly re-
strained. Because children are
lighter and weaker than adults,
their risk of being injured from
deployment is greater.
. NEVER INSTALL A FORWARD OR
REARWARD FACING CHILD
SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT.
DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD
BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD
TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIR-
BAG.
. 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. Re-
fer 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 ve-
hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days,
temperature in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high en-
ough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to them.
. When leaving the vehicle, close
all windows and lock all doors.
. In models with power rear gate,
when it operates, the rear gate
moves with remarkable force. It is
possible to be injured if anyone is
caught in or hit by the rear gate so
be sure to obey the following
cautions.
– Check that there are no chil-
dren around the rear gate
before operating the power
rear gate.
– Do not allow children to oper-
ate the power rear gate.
For instructions and precautions, carefully
read the following sections.
. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat-
belts” F1-16.
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. For the child restraint system, refer to
“Child restraint systems” F1-30.
. For the SRS airbag system, refer to
“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)” F1-43.
& Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
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WARNING
. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, 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 engine 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 ve-
hicle for a lengthy time while the
engine is running. If that is un-
avoidable, then use the ventila-
tion 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 al-
ways 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.
& Drinking and driving
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WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Alcohol in the blood-
stream delays your reaction time
and impairs your perception, judg-
ment 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 con-
sumed 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
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WARNING
There are some drugs (over the
counter and prescription) that can
delay your reaction time and impair
your perception, judgment and at-
tentiveness. 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
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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
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WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy, your
reaction time will be delayed and
your perception, judgment and at-
tentiveness will be impaired. If you
drive when tired or sleepy, your,
your passengers’ and other per-
sons’ 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
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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 cov-
ered under warranties.
& Car phone/cell phone and
driving
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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/Pro-
vinces, only hands-free phones
may legally be used while driving.
& Driving vehicles equipped
with navigation system
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WARNING
Do not allow the monitor to distract
your attention from driving. Also, do
not operate the controls of the
navigation system while driving.
The loss of attention to driving could
lead to an accident. If you wish to
operate the controls of the naviga-
tion system, first take the vehicle off
the road and stop it in a safe
location.
& Driving with pets
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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. Re-
strain a pet with a special traveling harness
which can be secured to the rear seat with
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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 infor-
mation, consult your veterinarian, local
animal protection society or pet shop.
& Tire pressures
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Check and, if necessary, adjust the pres-
sure of each tire (including the spare) 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” F11-23.
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to deform severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of vehi-
cle control could lead to an accident.
& On-road and off-road driving
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This vehicle is classified as a utility vehicle.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Your vehicle has a higher ground clear-
ance and higher center of gravity, making it
more likely to roll over than ordinary
passenger cars. It also handles and
maneuvers differently from other passen-
ger cars. For this reason, please read
carefully the following section and follow
the instructions and precautions in order to
prevent serious injury or death due to loss
of control, rollover and other accidents.
Refer to “On-road and off-road driving”
F8-6.
& Attaching accessories
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WARNING
. Do not attach any accessories,
labels or stickers (other than
properly placed inspection stick-
ers) to the windshield. Such
items may obstruct your view.
. If it is necessary to attach an
accessory (such as an electronic
toll collection (ETC) device or
security pass) to the windshield,
consult your SUBARU dealer for
details on the proper location.
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General information
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& California proposition 65
warning
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WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its consti-
tuents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, 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
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Certain vehicle components such as air-
bag 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
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NOTE
You may hear a noise from under the
vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours
after the engine is turned off. However,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
This noise is caused by the operation of
the fuel evaporation leakage checking
system and the operation is normal.
The noise will stop after approximately
15 minutes.
& Event data recorder
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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 passen-
ger 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 ac-
quired 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 informa-
tion if they have access to the vehicle or
the EDR.
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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
1
Keys and doors
2
Instruments and controls
Climate control
4
Audio
5
Interior equipment
6
Starting and operating
7
Driving tips
8
In case of emergency
9
Appearance care
10
Maintenance and service
11
Specifications
12
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
13
Index
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Illustrated index
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& Exterior
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1) Engine hood (page 11-7)
2) Headlight (page 3-93)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-39)
4) Front wiper (page 3-105)
5) Moonroof (page 2-46)
6) Roof rails (page 8-14)
7) Door locks (page 2-6)
8) Outside mirrors (page 3-116)
9) Tire pressure (page 11-25)
10) Flat tires (page 9-5)
11) Snow tires (page 8-11)
12) Fog light (page 3-102)
13) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)
14) Towing hook (page 9-13)
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1) Rear window defogger (page 3-116)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-32)
4) Tie-down hole (page 9-13)
5) Rear gate (page 2-38)
6) Towing hook (page 9-13)
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& Interior
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! Passenger compartment area
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1) Lower anchorages for child restraint
system (page 1-38)
2) Seatbelt (page 1-16)
3) Front seat (page 1-2)
4) Rear seat heater switch (page 1-10)
5) Rear seat (page 1-11)
6) Buttons for SUBARU STARLINK
NOTE
For U.S.-spec. models with SUBARU
STARLINK: Refer to the Owner’s Man-
ual supplement for SUBARU
STARLINK.
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1) Power windows (page 2-32)
2) Door locks (page 2-6)
3) Glove box (page 6-6)
4) Front power supply socket (page 6-9)
5) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-22)/Select lever
(CVT) (page 7-25)
6) Parking brake lever (page 7-48)
7) Cup holder (page 6-7)
8) Center console (page 6-6)
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& Instrument panel
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1) Outside mirror switch (page 3-116)
2) Seat position memory switch (page 1-5)
3) Steering Responsive Headlight OFF
switch (models with Steering Respon-
sive Headlight) (page 3-99)/Steering re-
sponsive fog light off switch (if equipped)
(page 3-103)
4) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-101)
5) BSD/RCTA OFF switch (page 7-59)
6) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
(models without power rear gate)
(page 7-41)/Memory switch (models with
power rear gate) (page 2-43)
7) Combination meter (page 3-9)
8) Information display (page 3-34)/Multi
function display (page 3-44)
9) Hazard warning flasher switch (models
with multi function display) (page 3-8)
10) Hazard warning flasher switch (models
without multi function display) (page 3-8)
11) Multi function display control switch
(page 3-44)
12) Audio (page 5-1)
13) Climate control (page 4-1)
14) Power rear gate switch (page 2-39)
15) Fuse box (page 11-37)
16) Hood lock release (page 11-7)
17) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
(models with power rear gate)
(page 7-41)
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& Steering wheel
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1) Audio control switches (page 5-63)
2) Talk switch for voice command system
(page 5-81)
3) Cruise control (page 7-54)
4) Shift paddle (page 7-28)
5) Tilt/telescopic lock lever (page 3-118)
6) Hands-free phone switches (page 5-73)
7) Multi information display control switches
(page 3-39)
8) SRS airbag (page 1-43)
9) Horn (page 3-119)
10) Heated steering wheel switch
(page 3-119)
11) SI-DRIVE switches (page 7-34)
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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches
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1) Windshield wiper (page 3-104)
2) Mist (page 3-105)
3) Windshield washer (page 3-106)
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-106)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch
(page 3-105)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-105)
7) Light control switch (page 3-93)
8) Fog light switch (page 3-102)
9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-93)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change
(page 3-95)
11) Turn signal lever (page 3-100)
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& Combination meter
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! U.S.-spec. models (type A)
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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) Select lever/gear position indicator
(page 3-31)
3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10)
4) Speedometer (page 3-10)
5) Information display selection knob
(page 3-34)
6) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)
7) X-mode (if equipped) (page 7-43)/SI-
DRIVE (if equipped) (page 7-32)
8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-10)
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! U.S.-spec. models (type B)
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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) Multi information display (page 3-39)
3) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)
4) Select lever/gear position indicator
(page 3-31)
5) Speedometer (page 3-10)
6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-10)
7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10)
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! Canada-spec. and Mexico-spec. models (type A)
S00AE0558
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 3-31)
4) Speedometer (page 3-10)
5) Information display selection knob
(page 3-34)
6) ECO gauge (Mexico-spec. models)
(page 3-12)
7) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)
8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-10)
– CONTINUED –
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! Canada-spec. and Mexico-spec. models (type B)
S00AE0559
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) Multi information display (page 3-39)
3) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)
4) Select lever/gear position indicator
(page 3-31)
5) Speedometer (page 3-10)
6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-10)
7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10)
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& Warning and indicator lights
S00AE06
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-14
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light
3-14
SRS airbag system
warning light
3-15
/
Front passenger’s
frontal airbag ON indi-
cator
3-16
/
Front passenger’s
frontal airbag OFF in-
dicator
3-16
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator light
3-16
Coolant temperature
low indicator light/
Coolant temperature
high warning light
3-17
Charge warning light 3-18
Oil pressure warning
light
3-18
Engine low oil level
warning light
3-18
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AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)
3-19
ABS warning light 3-21
Brake system warning
light
3-21
Door open warning
light
3-23
AWD warning light
(CVT models)
3-23
Power steering warn-
ing light
3-23
Hill start assist warning
light/Hill start assist
OFF indicator light
3-23
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light
3-24
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light
3-25
Turn signal indicator
lights
3-32
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High beam indicator
light
3-32
High beam assist indi-
cator light (if equipped)
3-32
Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (if equipped)
3-32
Steering Responsive
Headlight warning
light/Steering Respon-
sive Headlight OFF in-
dicator light (if
equipped)
3-99
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
3-33
Access key warning
light (if equipped)
3-26
Security indicator light 3-30
Headlight indicator
light (if equipped)
3-33
Cruise control indica-
tor light
3-32
Cruise control set indi-
cator light
3-32
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X-mode indicator light
(if equipped)
3-33
Hill descent control in-
dicator light (if
equipped)
3-33
Low fuel warning light 3-22
Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)
3-19
Windshield washer
fluid warning light
3-19
Sport (S) mode indica-
tor light (if equipped)
3-31
Intelligent (I) mode in-
dicator light (if
equipped)
3-31
Sport Sharp (S#)
mode indicator light (if
equipped)
3-31
Steering responsive
fog lights warning indi-
cator/Steering respon-
sive fog lights OFF
indicator (if equipped)
3-33
BSD/RCTA warning
indicator (if equipped)
3-33
BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)
3-34
Mark Name Page
RAB warning light (if
equipped)
3-34
RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
3-34
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Function settings
S00AF
A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with a multi function display, the settings for some of these functions can
be changed using the display. For details, refer to “Multi function display” F3-44.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation
Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors) 0 seconds/30 seconds 30 seconds
Impact sensor operation (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
Operation/Non-operation Non-operation
Passive arming (models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”)
Operation/Non-operation Non-operation
Dome light and map lights illumination ON/OFF OFF
Keyless access (if equipped) Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal volume Level 1 to 7 Level 5
Door unlock selection function (driver’s door unlock) Driver’s door only/All doors Driver’s door only
Door unlock selection function (rear gate unlock) Rear gate only/All doors Rear gate only
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation
Audible signal volume Level 1 to 7 Level 5
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation
Defogger and deicer system for models
with the automatic climate control system
Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicer
Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operation
Operation for 15
minutes
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Item Function Possible settings Default setting
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light/cargo area light OFF
delay timer
OFF/10 seconds/20 sec-
onds/30 seconds
30 seconds
Map light
Cargo area light
Battery drainage prevention function Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation
Auto on/off headlights (if equipped) Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/off headlights Low/Mid/High/Max Mid
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper operation Operation/Non-operation Non-operation*
1
One-touch lane changer Operation of the one-touch lane changer Operation/Non-operation Operation
High beam assist function (if equipped) High beam assist function Operation/Non-operation Operation
Welcome lighting function (if equipped) Welcome lighting function (when approaching) OFF/30 seconds/60 sec-
onds/90 seconds
30 seconds
Welcome lighting function (when exiting) OFF/30 seconds/60 sec-
onds/90 seconds
30 seconds
*1
: Except for U.S. model, the default setting will be “Operation”.
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S01
Front seats .............................................................. 1-2
Manual seat ........................................................... 1-4
Power seat (driver’s seat – if equipped).................. 1-5
Head restraint adjustment ...................................... 1-8
Seat heater (if equipped) ........................................ 1-9
Front seat heater (if equipped) ..............................1-10
Rear seat heater (if equipped) ...............................1-10
Rear seats.............................................................. 1-11
Armrest (if equipped) ............................................ 1-12
Head restraint adjustment ..................................... 1-12
Folding down the rear seatback ............................ 1-13
Reclining the seatback (if equipped)...................... 1-15
Seatbelts................................................................ 1-16
Seatbelt safety tips ............................................... 1-16
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)......................1-17
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor (ALR/ELR)............................................ 1-18
Seatbelt warning light and chime ..........................1-18
Fastening the seatbelt ...........................................1-18
Seatbelt maintenance ............................................ 1-25
Front seatbelt pretensioners................................ 1-25
Seatbelt with shoulder belt pretensioner................ 1-25
Seatbelt with shoulder belt and lap belt
pretensioners......................................................1-27
System monitors .................................................. 1-28
System servicing .................................................. 1-28
Precautions against vehicle modification .............. 1-29
Child restraint systems ........................................ 1-30
Safety tips for installing child restraint systems .... 1-31
Where to place a child restraint system ................ 1-31
Choosing a child restraint system......................... 1-33
Installing child restraint systems with ALR/ELR
seatbelt ............................................................. 1-33
Installing a booster seat ....................................... 1-37
Installation of child restraint systems by use of
lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)................ 1-38
Top tether anchorages .......................................... 1-41
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) ................................................................ 1-43
General precautions regarding SRS airbag
system .............................................................. 1-43
Components......................................................... 1-50
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.............. 1-52
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag ............... 1-62
SRS airbag system monitors................................. 1-70
SRS airbag system servicing ................................ 1-72
Precautions against vehicle modification .............. 1-73
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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