Subaru Forester 2 5I 2016 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.
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Copyright 2015 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual describes the following vehicle types.
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Warranties
& Warranties for U.S.A.
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”.
Please read these warranties carefully.
& Warranties for Canada
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”. Please
read these warranties carefully.
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.
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 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.
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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 injury 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
ALR/ELR
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
GAW Gross axle weight
GAWR Gross axle weight rating
GPS Global positioning system
GVW Gross vehicle weight
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating
HID High intensity discharge
INT Intermittent
Automatic locking retractor/
Emergency locking retractor
Continuously variable transmission
Electronic brake force distribution
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Abbreviation Meaning
LATCH
LED Light emitting diode
MIL Malfunction indicator light
MMT
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
RON Research octane number
SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive
SRF
SRS
TIN Tire identification number
TPMS
Lower anchors and tethers for
children
Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
Steering responsive fog lights
system
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” F21.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
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.
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. 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 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” F1-13.
. For the SRS airbag system, refer to
“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)” F1-38.
& 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” F2-31.
. 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” F2-31.
. Never leave unattended children,
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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.
. 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” F1-13.
. For the child restraint system, refer to
“Child restraint systems” F1-26.
. For the SRS airbag system, refer to
“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)” F1-38.
& 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 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
vehicle for a lengthy time while
the engine 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.
& 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
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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
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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 (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” F11-24.
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.
& On-road and off-road driving
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
clearance and higher center of gravity,
making it more likely to roll over than
ordinary passenger cars. It also handles
and maneuvers differently from other
passenger 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.
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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 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 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.
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
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3
4
5
6
7
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10
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12
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Index
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Illustrated index
& Exterior
1) Engine hood (page 11-7)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-85)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-40)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-93)
5) Moonroof (page 2-42)
6) Roof rails (page 8-14)
7) Door locks (page 2-5)
8) Outside mirrors (page 3-103)
9) Tire pressure (page 11-26)
10) Flat tires (page 9-5)
11) Snow tires (page 8-11)
12) Fog light switch (page 3-89)
13) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)
14) Towing hook (page 9-13)
1) Rear window defogger (page 3-104)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-31)
4) Tie-down hole (page 9-13)
5) Rear gate (page 2-35)
6) Towing hook (page 9-13)
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& Interior
! Passenger compartment area
1) Lower anchorages for child restraint
system (page 1-33)
2) Seatbelt (page 1-13)
3) Front seat (page 1-2)
4) Rear seat (page 1-8)
5) Buttons for SUBARU STARLINK
NOTE
For models with SUBARU STARLINK
(U.S.-spec. models only): Refer to the
Owner’ s Manual supplement for
SUBARU STARLINK.
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1) Power windows (page 2-31)
2) Door locks (page 2-5)
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 7-24)
6) Parking brake lever (page 7-45)
7) Cup holder (page 6-7)
8) Center console (page 6-6)
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& Instrument panel
1) Outside mirror switch (page 3-103)
2) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
(models with power rear gate)
(page 7-39)
3) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-88)
4) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
(models without power rear gate)
(page 7-39)/Memory switch (models with
power rear gate) (page 2-39)
5) Combination meter (page 3-7)
6) Information display (page 3-31)/
Multi function display (page 3-36)
7) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-7)
8) Audio (page 5-1)
9) Climate control (page 4-1)
10) Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
(page 3-106)
11) Power rear gate switch (page 2-36)
12) Fuse box (page 11-38)
13) Hood lock release (page 11-7)
14) Steering responsive fog light off switch (if
equipped) (page 3-90)
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& Steering wheel
1) Audio control switches (page 5-17)
2) Cruise control (page 7-50)
3) Shift paddle (page 7-27)
4) Hands-free switches (page 5-86, 5-106)
5) Multi function display control switches
(page 3-36)
6) SRS airbag (page 1-38)
7) Horn (page 3-107)
8) SI-DRIVE switches (page 7-32)
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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Windshield wiper (page 3-91)
2) Mist (page 3-93)
3) Windshield washer (page 3-93)
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-94)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch
(page 3-93)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-93)
7) Light control switch (page 3-84)
8) Fog light switch (page 3-89)
9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-85)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam
change (page 3-86)
11) Turn signal lever (page 3-88)
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& Combination meter
! U.S.-spec. models without EyeSight system
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 3-9)
2) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8)
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
(page 3-29)
4) Speedometer (page 3-8)
5) Information display selection knob
(page 3-31)
6) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-9)
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! U.S.-spec. models with EyeSight system
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 3-9)
2) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8)
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
(page 3-29)
4) Speedometer (page 3-8)
5) Information display selection knob
(page 3-31)
6) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-9)
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! Canada-spec. models with EyeSight system
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 3-9)
2) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8)
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
(page 3-29)
4) Speedometer (page 3-8)
5) Information display selection knob
(page 3-31)
6) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-9)
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! Canada-spec. models without EyeSight system and Mexico-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 3-9)
2) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8)
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
(page 3-29)
4) Speedometer (page 3-8)
5) Information display selection knob
(page 3-31)
6) ECO gauge (Mexico-spec. models)
(page 3-10)
7) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-9)
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& Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-12
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system
warning light
Front passenger’s
/
frontal airbag ON indicator
Front passenger’s
/
frontal airbag OFF indicator
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunction indicator light
Coolant temperature
low indicator light/
Coolant temperature
high warning light
Charge warning light 3-16
Oil pressure warning
light
Engine low oil level
warning light
3-12
3-13
3-14
3-14
3-14
3-15
3-16
3-16
Mark Name Page
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)
ABS warning light 3-19
Brake system warning
light
Door open warning
light
AWD warning light
(CVT models)
Power steering warning light
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist
OFF indicator light
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indicator light
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light
Turn signal indicator
lights
3-17
3-19
3-21
3-21
3-21
3-21
3-22
3-23
3-30
Mark Name Page
High beam indicator
light
Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Access key warning
light (if equipped)
Security indicator light 3-28
Headlight indicator
light (if equipped)
Cruise control indicator light
Cruise control set indicator light
X-mode indicator light
(if equipped)
Hill descent control indicator light (if
equipped)
Low fuel warning light 3-20
3-30
3-30
3-30
3-23
3-30
3-30
3-30
3-30
3-30
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Mark Name Page
Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)
Windshield washer
fluid warning light
3-17
3-17
Sport (S) mode indicator light (if equipped)
Intelligent (I) mode indicator light (if
equipped)
Sport Sharp (S#)
mode indicator light (if
equipped)
Steering responsive
fog lights warning indicator/Steering responsive fog lights
OFF indicator (models
with the EyeSight system)
3-29
3-29
3-29
3-31
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Function settings
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” F3-36.
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))
Passive arming (models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”)
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
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timer OFF/10S/20S/30S 30S
Map light
Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicer
Operation/Non-operation Non-operation
Operation/Non-operation Non-operation
Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operation
Operation for 15
minutes
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Item Function Possible settings Default setting
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/Normal/High/Very high Normal
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper operation Operation/Non-operation Non-operation*
One-touch lane changer Operation of the one-touch lane changer Operation/Non-operation Operation
Welcome lighting function (if equipped) Welcome lighting function (when approaching) OFF/30 seconds/60 sec-
Welcome lighting function (when exiting) OFF/30 seconds/60 sec-
*1: Except for U.S. model, the default setting will be “Operation”.
onds/90 seconds
onds/90 seconds
30 seconds
30 seconds
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats........................................................... 1-2
Manual seat ........................................................ 1-4
Power seat (driver’s seat — if equipped) .............. 1-5
Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-5
Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-7
Rear seats............................................................ 1-8
Armrest (if equipped)........................................... 1-8
Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-9
Folding down the rear seatback.......................... 1-10
Reclining the seatback (if equipped) ................... 1-12
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-13
Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-13
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-14
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor (ALR/ELR) ......................................... 1-14
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-15
Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-15
Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-21
Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-21
Seatbelt with shoulder belt pretensioner . . ........... 1-21
Seatbelt with shoulder belt and lap belt
pretensioners................................................... 1-23
System monitors ................................................ 1-24
System servicing ............................................... 1-24
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-25
Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-26
Where to place a child restraint system.............. 1-27
Choosing a child restraint system ...................... 1-28
Installing child restraint systems with ALR/ELR
seatbelt ........................................................... 1-29
Installing a booster seat..................................... 1-32
Installation of child restraint systems by use of
lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. 1-33
Top tether anchorages ....................................... 1-37
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)................................................ 1-38
General precautions regarding SRS airbag
system ............................................................ 1-38
Components...................................................... 1-45
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... 1-47
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. 1-57
SRS airbag system monitors .............................. 1-65
SRS airbag system servicing ............................. 1-67
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-68
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats
Front seats
WARNING
. Never adjust the seat while driv-
ing to avoid losing control of the
vehicle which can result in personal injury.
. Before adjusting the seat, make
sure the hands and feet of rear
seat passengers and cargo are
clear of the adjusting mechanism.
. After adjusting the seat, push it
slightly to make sure it is securely locked. If the seat is not
securely locked, it may move or
the seatbelt may not operate
properly.
. Do not put objects under the front
seats. They may interfere with
front seat locking and cause an
accident.
. Seatbelts provide maximum re-
straint when the occupant sits
well back and upright in the seat.
To reduce the risk of sliding
under the seatbelt in a collision,
the front seatbacks should be
always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running.
If the front seatbacks are not
used in the upright position in a
collision, the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and of the lap belt
sliding up over the abdomen will
increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.
. 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.
WARNING
Put children in the rear seat properly
restrained at all times. 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. For that reason, we
strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats
and those that have outgrown child
restraint devices) sit in the REAR
seat properly restrained at all times
in a child restraint device or in a
seatbelt, whichever is appropriate
for the child’s age, height and
weight. Secure ALL types of child
restraint devices (including forward
facing child seat) in the REAR seats
at all times.
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.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-26.
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of
a collision, always put the seatback
in the upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. Also, do not
place objects such as cushions
between the passenger and the
seatback. If you do so, the risk of
sliding under the lap belt and of the
lap belt sliding up over the abdomen
will increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.
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WARNING
Do not let rear passengers rest their
feet between the front seatback and
seat cushion. Doing so may lead to
defective operation of the following
systems and could result in serious
injury.
. Occupant detection system
. SRS side airbag
. Seat heater (if equipped)
. Power seat (if equipped)
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