Get Instruments and controls Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

Ignition switch (models without push-

button start system)......................................... 3-3

LOCK.................................................................. 3-3

Acc..................................................................... 3-4

ON...................................................................... 3-4

START ................................................................ 3-4

Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-4

Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-4

Push-button ignition switch (models with

push-button start system) ............................... 3-5

Safety precautions .............................................. 3-5

Operating range for push-button start system ...... 3-5

Switching power ................................................. 3-5

When access key does not operate properly ........ 3-6

Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-7

Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-7

Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-7

Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle

movement upon turning on the ignition

switch............................................................... 3-7

Speedometer....................................................... 3-8

Odometer............................................................ 3-8

Double trip meter ................................................ 3-9

Tachometer ........................................................ 3-10

Fuel gauge......................................................... 3-10

Temperature gauge (models with type A

combination meter) .......................................... 3-11

ECO gauge ........................................................ 3-11

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

Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13

SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF

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

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction

indicator light .................................................. 3-16

Coolant temperature low indicator light (if

equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning

light (if equipped)............................................. 3-16

Charge warning light.......................................... 3-17

Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-17

Engine low oil level warning light ....................... 3-18

AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT

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

Low tire pressure warning light (U.S. spec.

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

ABS warning light.............................................. 3-20

Brake system warning light................................ 3-21

Hill Holder indicator light ................................... 3-23

Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-23

Door open warning light (models with type A

combination meter).......................................... 3-23

Door open indicator light ................................... 3-23

Windshield washer fluid warning light ................ 3-23

All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT

models) ........................................................... 3-24

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle

Dynamics Control operation indicator light ....... 3-24

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-25

Warning chimes and warning light of the keyless

access with push-button start system (if

equipped) ........................................................ 3-25

Security indicator light....................................... 3-30

Select lever/gear position indicator..................... 3-30

Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-31

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High beam indicator light ................................... 3-31

Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-32

Cruise control set indicator light......................... 3-32

Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-32

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) .......... 3-32

Clock ................................................................... 3-32

Multi function display ........................................ 3-33

Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-34

Average fuel consumption .................................. 3-34

Current fuel consumption ................................... 3-35

Driving range on remaining fuel.......................... 3-35

Multi information display (models with type

A combination meter) ..................................... 3-36

Basic operation.................................................. 3-37

Welcome screen................................................. 3-37

Starting screen................................................... 3-37

Good-bye screen................................................ 3-38

Warning screen .................................................. 3-38

Basic screens .................................................... 3-38

Menu screens .................................................... 3-39

Light control switch........................................... 3-41

Headlights ......................................................... 3-41

High/low beam change (dimmer) ........................ 3-42

Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-43

Daytime running light system............................. 3-43

Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-43

Illumination brightness control......................... 3-44

Front fog light switch (if equipped) .................. 3-44

Wiper and washer. ............................................. 3-45

Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-46

Rear window wiper and washer switch

(Outback) ........................................................ 3-48

Defogger and deicer.. ........................................ 3-49

Mirrors ................................................................ 3-50

Type A inside mirror (if equipped) ...................... 3-50

Type B inside mirror (if equipped) ...................... 3-51

Auto-dimming mirror (if equipped)...................... 3-57

Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink

(if equipped) .................................................... 3-58

Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-63

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... 3-64

Horn.................................................................... 3-65

Ignition switch (models with-

out push-button start sys-

tem)

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to

“LOCK” while the vehicle is

being driven or towed because

that will lock the steering wheel,

preventing steering control. And

when the engine is turned off, it

takes a much greater effort than

usual to steer.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-

ways remove the key from the

ignition switch for safety and

never allow an unattended child

to remain in the vehicle. Failure

to follow this procedure could

result in inju ry to a child or

others. Children could operate

the power windows, the moon-

roof or other controls or even

make the vehicle move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or

key case to either key. If it banged

against your knees or hands while

you are driving, it could turn the

ignition switch from the “ON” posi-

tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi-

tion, thereby stopping the engine.

Also, if the key is attached to a

keyholder or to a large bunch of

other keys, centrifugal force may act

on it as the vehicle moves, resulting

in unwanted turning of the ignition

switch.

The ignition switch has four positions:

LOCK, Acc, ON and START.

NOTE

. Keep the ignition switch in the

“LOCK” position when the engine is

not running.

. Using electrical accessories for a

long time with the ignition switch in the

“ON” or “Acc” position can cause the

battery to go dead.

. If the ignition switch will not move

from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc”

position, turn the steering wheel

slightly to the left and right as you turn

the ignition switch.

& LOCK

The key can only be inserted or removed

in this position. The ignition switch will lock

the steering wheel when you remove the

key.

If turning the key i s difficult, turn the

steering wheel slightly to the right and left

as you turn the key.

The key can be turned from “Acc” to

“LOCK” only when the key is pushed in

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3-4 Instruments and controls

while turning it (all models) and the select

lever is in the “P” position (AT models and

CVT models).

& Acc

In this position the electrical accessories

(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can

be used.

& ON

This is the normal operating position after

the engine is started.

& START

CAUTION

Do not turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position while the engine

is running.

The engine is started in this position. The

starter cranks the engine to start it. When

the key is released (after the engine has

started), the key automatically returns to

the “ON” position.

If the engine does not start with your

registered key, pull out the key once (at

this time, the security indicator light will

blink), reinsert the key in the i gnition

switch and then try to start the engine

again.

NOTE

The engine may not start in the follow-

ing cases:

. The key grip is touching another key

or a metallic key holder.

. The key is near another key that

contains an immobilizer transponder.

. The key is near or touching another

transmitter.

& Key reminder chime

The reminder chime sounds when the

driver’s door opens and the key is in the

“LOCK” or “Acc” positions. The chime

stops when the ignition switch is turned

to the “ON” position or the key is removed

from the ignition switch.

& Ignition switch light

For easy access to the ignition switch in

the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-

nates when driver’s door is opened or

when the driver’s door is unlocked using

the remote keyless entry transmitter.

The light remains illuminated for approxi-

mately 30 seconds and gradually turns off

under the following conditions.

. When the driver’s door is closed

. When the doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry transmitter

The light gradually turns off under the

following conditions.

. When the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position

. When the doors are locked using the

remote keyless entry transmitter

Push-button ignition switch

(models with push-button

start system)

& Safety precautions

Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-11.

& Operating range for push-

button start system

1) Antenna

2) Operating range

NOTE

. If the access key is not detected

within the operating range of the an-

tennas inside the vehicle, the push-

button ignition switch and the engine

start cannot be operated.

. Even when the access key is outside

the vehicle, if it is placed too close to

the glass, it may be possible to switch

the power or to start the engine.

. Do not leave the access key in the

following places. It may become im-

possible to operate the push-button

ignition switch and the engine start.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor

– Inside the glove box

– Inside the door trim pocket

– On the rear seat

– At the corner of the cargo area

. When operating the push-button

ignition switch or starting the engine,

if the access key battery is discharged,

perform the procedure described in

“Access key – if access key does not

operat e properly” F9-20. In such a

case, replace the battery immediately.

Refer to “Replacing battery of access

key” F11-54.

& Switching power

1) Operation indicator

2) Push-button ignition switch

The power is switched every time the

push-button ignition switch is pressed.

1. Carry the access key, and sit in the

driver’s seat.

2. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch

without depressing the brake pedal. Every

time the button is pressed, the power is

switched in the sequence of “OFF”, “Acc”,

“ON” and “OFF”. When the engine is

stopped and the push-button ign ition

switch is in “Acc” or “ON”, the operation

indicator on the push-button ignition

switch illuminates in orange.

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Power

status

Indicator color Operation

OFF Turned off

Power is turned

off.

Acc Orange

The following

systems can be

used:

audio and ac-

cessory power

outlet.

Orange

(while engine is

stopped)

All electrical

systems can be

used.

Turned off

(while engine is

running)

CAUTION

. When the push-button ignition

switch is left in “ON” or “Acc”

for a long time, it may result in

vehicle battery discharge.

. Do not spill drinks or other

liquids on the push-button igni-

tion switch. It may cause a mal-

function.

. Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch with a hand soiled

with oil or other contaminants. It

may cause a malfunction.

. If the push-button ignition switch

does not operate smoothly, stop

t h e o p e r at i o n . C o n t a c t a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If the push-button ignition switch

does not illuminate even when

the instrument panel illumination

is turned on, have the vehicle

inspected at a SUBARU dealer.

. If the vehicle was left in the hot

sun for a long time, the surface of

the push-button ignition switch

may get hot. Be careful not to

burn yourself.

NOTE

. The push-button ignition switch can-

not be switched to “OFF” when the

select lever is in a position other than

“P”.

. When operating the push-button

ignition switch, firmly press it all the

way.

. If the push-button ignition switch is

pressed quickly, the power may not

turn on or off.

. If the indicator light on the push-

button ignition switch flashes in green

when the push-button ignition switch is

pressed, steering is locked. When this

occurs, press the push-button ignition

switch while turning the steering wheel

left and right.

! Battery drainage prevention func-

tion

When the push-button ignition switch is

left in the “Acc” or “ON” position for

approximately 1 hour, the push-button

ignition switch will be automatically

switched to “OFF” to prevent the battery

from going dead. This function is activated

when the select lever is in the “P” position.

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to “Access key – if access key does

not operate properly” F9-20.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to

warn other drivers when you have to park

your vehicle under emergency conditions.

The hazard warning flasher works with the

ignition switch in any position.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,

press the hazard warning button on the

instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,

press the button again.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

Meters and gauges

NOTE

Liquid crystal displays are used in

some of the meters and gauges in the

combination meter. You will find their

indications hard to see if you wear

polarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

tion

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the various parts of the

combination meter are illuminated in the

following sequence.

1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter

needles, gauge needles, odometer and

trip meter back light illuminate.

2. Meter needles and gauge needles

each show MAX position.

3. Meter needles and gauge needles

each show MIN position.

4. Dials and indicators in meters and

gauges light up.

5. Regular illumination (for driving) be-

gins.

NOTE

The above sequence of operations may

not take place if you quickly turn the

ignition switch to start the engine. This

is not a malfunction.

& Canceling the function for

meter/gauge needle move-

ment upon turning on the

ignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the

moveme nt of the meter needles and

gauge needles that takes place when the

ign ition swit ch is turned to the “ON ”

position.

! Type A combination meter

Perform the procedure s described in

“Gauge Initial Movement” F3-40.

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! Type B combination meter

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” or “Acc” position.

2. Press the trip knob to show “

” or

“

” on the trip meter display.

The display can be switched as shown in

the following illustration by pressing the

trip knob.

: “ ” or “ ” and “ ” or “ ” cannot

be displayed when the ignition switch is

in the “ON” position.

: MT models only

3. To change the current setting, press

the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated

: Deactivated

NOTE

. Your vehicle’s initial movement

setting of the mete r/gauge needles

has been set for activation “

” at

the time of shipment from the factory.

. It is not possible to change the initial

movement setting of the meter/gauge

needles when the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position. Change the setting

when the ignition switch is in the

“LOCK”/“OFF” or “Acc” position.

& Speedometer

Th e speedome ter show s the vehicle

speed.

& Odometer

Type A

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

Type B

This meter displays the odometer when

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The odometer shows the total distance

that the vehicle has been driven.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “Acc”

position, the odometer/trip meter will light

up. If you do not press the trip knob within

10 seconds of illumination of the od-

ometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter

will turn off.

Also, if you open and close the driver’s

door within 10 seconds of illumination of

the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip

meter will turn off.

& Double trip meter

Type A

Type B

1) Trip knob

This meter displays the two trip meters

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

The trip meter shows the distance that the

vehicle has been driven since you last set

it to zero.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “Acc”

position, the odometer/trip meter will light

up. It is possible to switch between the A

trip meter and B trip meter indications

while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If

you do not press the trip knob within 10

seconds of illumination of the odometer/

trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn

off.

Also, if you open and close the driver’s

door within 10 seconds of illumination of

the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip

meter will turn off.

The display can be switched as shown in

the following illustration by pressing the

trip knob.

: Models with type B combination meter

only: These indications ca nnot be

displayed when the ignition switch is

in the “ON” position.

: MT models only

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A

trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob

and keep the knob pressed for more than

2 seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to

change the function of the indicator

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during driving, as an accident could

result.

NOTE

If the connection between the combina-

tion meter and battery is broken for any

reason such as vehicle maintenance or

fuse replacement, the data recorded on

the trip meter will be lost.

& Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed

in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the

pointer of the tachometer in the red

zone. In this range, fuel injection will

be cut by the engine control module

to protect the engine from overrev-

ving. The engine will resume run-

ning normally after the engine speed

is reduced below the red zone.

NOTE

To protect the engine while the select

lever is in the “P” or “N” position (for

AT and CVT models) or the shift lever is

in the neutral position (for MT models),

the engine is controlled so that the

engine speed may not become too high

even if the accelerator pedal is pressed

hard.

& Fuel gauge

Type A

Type B

1) Low fuel warning light

The fuel gauge shows the approximate

amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge

shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains

fuel.

The gauge may move slightly during

braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel

level movement in the tank.

If you press the trip knob while the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “Acc”

position, the fuel gauge’s dial will light up

and the needle will indicate the amount of

fuel remaining in the tank.

If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating

the amount of fuel remaining in the tank,

you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10

seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s

door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the

“E” position and the dial and needle will

turn off.

NOTE

You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel

gauge.

This indicates that the fuel filler door

(lid) is located on the right side of the

vehicle.

& Temperature gauge (models

with type A combination me-

ter)

1) Normal operating range

The temperature gauge shows engine

coolant temperature when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.

The coolant temperature will vary in

accordance with the outside temperature

and driving conditions.

We recommend that you drive moderately

until the pointer of the temperature gauge

reaches near the middle of the range.

Engine operation is optimum wit h the

engine coolant at this temperature range

and high revving operation when the

engine is not warmed up enough should

be avoided.

CAUTION

If the pointer exceeds the normal

operating rang e, safely stop the

vehicle as soon as possible.

Refer to “Engine overheating” F9-

13.

& ECO gauge

Type A

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Type B

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

The ECO gauge shows the difference

between the average rate of fuel con-

sumption since the trip meter was last

reset and the current rate of fuel con-

sumption.

The ECO gauge indicates the current fuel

efficiency as shown in the following chart.

Displayed unit

Needle position

“+” side “-” side

MPG Better Poorer

l/100km Poorer

Better

NOTE

. The ECO gauge shows only an

approximate indication.

. After resetting the trip meter, the

average rate of fuel consumption is not

shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).

Until that time, the ECO gauge does not

operate.

Warning and indicator lights

Several of the warning and indicator lights

illuminate momentarily and then go out

when the ignition switch is initially turned

to the “ON” position. This permits check-

ing the operation of the bulbs.

Apply the parking brake and turn the

ignition switch to the “ON” position. For

the system check, the fol lowing lights

illuminate and turn off after several sec-

onds or after the engine has started:

: Seatbelt warning light

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

only when the driver fastens the

seatbelt.)

: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

light

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

only when the front seat passenger

fastens the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator light

/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

function indicator light

: Coolant temperature high warning light

(models with type B combination me-

ter)

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: Engine low oil level warning light

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

(models with type B combinati on

meter)

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

(AT and CVT models)

/ : ABS warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-

tor light

/ : Brake system warning light

: Hill Holder indicator light

: All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and

CVT models)

: Low tire pressure warning light

(U.S. spec. models)

: Low fuel warning light

: Door open warning light (models with

type A combination meter)

: Door open indicator light (models with

type B combination meter)

: Cruise control indicator light (models

with type B combination meter)

: Cru is e control set indicator light

(models with type B combination

meter)

: Select lever/gear positio n indicator

(model s with type B combination

meter)

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a

burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the

corresponding system.

Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer

for repair.

& Seatbelt warning light

and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt

warning device at the driver’s and front

passenger’s seat, as required by current

safety standards.

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”

position, this device reminds the driver

and front passenger to fasten their seat-

belts by the warning lights in the locations

indicated in the following illustration and a

chime.

Driver’s warning light (type A)

Driver’s warning light (type B)

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Front passenger’s warning light

! Operation

If the driver and/or front passenger have/

has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will

flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the

seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri-

ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will

also sound simultaneously.

NOTE

. If the driver’s and/or front passen-

ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened

6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning

device operates as follows according

to the vehicle speed.

– At speeds lower than approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

steady illumination and flashing at

15-second intervals. The chime will

not sound.

– At speeds higher than approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

flashing and steady illumination at

15-second intervals and the chime

will sound while the warning light(s)

is/are flashing.

. It is possible to cancel the warning

operation that follows the 6-second

warning after turning ON the ignition

switch . When the ignition switch is

turned ON n ext time, however, the

complete sequence of the warning

operation resumes. For further details

about canceling the warning operation,

please contact your SUBARU dealer.

If there is no passenger on the front

passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning

device for the front passenger’s seat will

be deactivated. The front passenger’s

occupant detection system monitors

whether or not there is a passenger on

the front passenger’s seat.

Observe the following precautions. Failure

to do so may prevent the device from

functioning correctly or cause the device

to fail.

. Do not install any accessory such as a

table or TV onto the seatback.

. Do not store a heavy load in the

seatback pocket.

. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to

place his/her hands or legs on the front

passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to

pull the seatback.

. Do not use front seats with their back-

ward-forward position and seatback not

being locked into place securely. If any of

them are not locked securely, adjust them

again. For adjusting procedure, refer to

“Manual seat” F1-3 (models equipped

with manual seats only).

If the seatbelt warning device for the front

passenger’s seat does not function cor-

rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the

front passenger’s seat is empty or it is

deactivated even when the front passen-

ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt),

take the following actions.

. Ensure that no article is placed on the

seat other than a child restraint system

and its child occupant.

. Ensure that there is no article left in the

seatback pocket.

. Ensure that the backward-forward po-

sition and seatback of front passenger’s

seat are locked into place securely by

moving the seat back and forth. (Models

equipped with manual seats only)

If still the seatbelt warning device for front

passenger’s seat does not function cor-

rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-

tions described above, immediately con-

tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion.

& SRS airbag system

warning light

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of

the following conditions, there may

be a malfunction in the seatbelt

pretensioners and/or SRS airbag

system. Immediately take your vehi-

cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer

to have the system checked. Unless

checked and properly repaired, the

seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS

airbags will operate improperly (e.g.

SRS airbags may inflate in a very

minor collision or not inflate in a

severe collision), which may in-

crease the risk of injury.

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

. No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is

first turned to the “ON” position

. Continuous illumination of the

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

& Front passenger’s frontal

airbag ON and OFF indica-

tors

ON / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

indicator

/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicators show you the status of

the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.

The indicators are located next to the

clock in the center portion of the dash-

board.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” posit ion, both the ON and OFF

indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during

which time the system is checked. Follow-

ing the system check, both indicators turn

off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the

indicators illuminates depending on the

status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal

airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-

vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF

indicator will remain off.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

is deactivated , the passenger’s frontal

airbag ON indicator will remain off while

the OFF indicator will illuminate.

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”

position, if both the ON and OFF indica-

tors remain illuminated or off simulta-

neously even af ter the system check

period, th e system is malfunc tioning.

Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately for an inspection.

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& CHECK ENGINE warn-

ing light/Malfunction in-

dicator light

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

mal function indicator light illumi-

nates while you are driving, have

your vehicle checked/repaired by

your SUBARU dealer as soon as

possible. Continued vehicle opera-

tion without having the emission

control syste m ch ecked and re-

paired as necessary could cause

serious damage, which may not be

covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks

while the engine is running, it may indicate

th at the re is a problem or pot ential

problem somewhere in the emission con-

trol system.

! If the light illuminates constantly

If the light illuminates constantly while

driving or does not turn off after the engine

starts, an emission control system mal-

function has been detected.

You should have your vehicle checked by

an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

NOTE

This light also illuminates when the fuel

filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,

the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning

light/malfunction indicator light coming on

could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.

Remove the cap and retighten it until it

clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering

with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the

cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE

warning light/malfunction indicator light

turn off immediately. It may take several

driving trips. If the light does not turn off,

take your vehicle to you r authorized

SUBARU dealer immediately.

! If the light is blinking

If the light is blinking while driving, an

engine misfire condition has been de-

tected which may damage the emission

control system.

To prevent serious damage to the emis-

sion control system, you should conform

to the following instructions.

. Reduce vehicle speed.

. Avoid hard acceleration.

. Avoid steep uphill grades.

. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

ble.

. Stop towing a trailer as soon as

possible.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-

function indicator light may stop blinking

and illuminate steadily after several driv-

ing trips. You should have your vehicle

checked by an authorized SUBARU deal-

er immediately.

& Coolant temperature

low indicator light (if

equipped)/Coolant tem-

perature high warning

light (if equipped)

CAUTION

. After turning the ignition switch

to the “ON” position, if this

indicator light/warning light be-

haves under any of the following

conditions, the electrical system

may be malfunctioning. Contact

your SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately for an inspection.

– It remains blinking in RED.

– It remains illuminated in RED

for more than 2 seconds.

– It remains blinking in RED and

BLUE alternately.

. While drivi ng, if this ind icator

light/warning light behaves under

any of the following conditions,

take the specified appr opriate

measure listed below.

– Blinking in RED:

Decelerate the vehicle. After

the blinking RED light turns

off, you can drive the vehicle

normally.

– Illuminated in RED:

Safel y sto p the veh icle as

soon as possible, and refer

to the emergency steps for the

case of engine overheating.

After that, have the system

checked by your nearest

SUBARU dealer. Refer to “En-

gine overheating” F9-13.

– Blinking in RED and BLUE

alternately:

The electrical system may be

malfunctioning. Contact your

SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion.

This coolant temperature low indicator

light/coolant temperature high warning

light has the following three functions.

. Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi-

cient warming up of the engine

. B linking in RED indicates t hat the

engine is close to overheating

. Illumination in RED indicates overheat-

ing condition of the engine

For the system check, this indicator light/

w arning light illuminates in RED for

approximately 2 seconds when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.

After that, this indicator light/warning light

changes to BLUE and maintains illumina-

tion in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light

turns off when the engine is warmed up

sufficiently.

If the engine coolant temp er at ure in-

creases over the specified range, the

indicator light/warning light blinks in

RED. At this time, decelerate the vehicle.

After the blinking RED light turns off, you

can drive the vehicle normally. However, if

the indicator light/warning light often blinks

in RED, the electrical system may be

malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU

dealer for an inspection.

If the engine coolant temp er at ure in-

creases further, the indicator light/warning

light illuminates in RED continuously. At

this time, the engine may be overheating.

Safely stop the vehicle as soon as

possible, and refer to the emer gen cy

steps for the case of engine overheating.

Refer to “Engine ov erheating” F9-13 .

After that, have the system checked by

your nearest SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

If the engine is restarted after a certain

driving condition, this indicator light/

warning light may illuminate in RED.

However, this is not a malfunction if the

indicator light/warning light turns off

after a short time.

& Charge warning light

If this light illuminates when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the charging

system is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

engine at the first safe opportunity and

check the alternator belt. If the belt is

loose, broken or if the belt is in good

condition but the light remains illuminated,

contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

immediately.

& Oil pressure warning

light

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the

oil pressure warning light on. This

may cause serious engine damage.

If this light illuminates when the engine is

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running, it may indicate that the engine oil

pressure is low and the lubricating system

is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

engine at the first safe opportunity and

check the engine oil level. If the oil level is

low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is

at the proper level but the light remains

illuminated, co n t a c t your nearest

SUBARU dealer immediately.

& Engine low oil level

warning light

This light illuminates when the engine oil

level decreases to the lower limit. The

illuminating conditions and remaining oil

level are shown in the following items.

2.5 L models:

. when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position but the engine is not running:

approximately 2.2 US qt (2.1 liters, 1.8

Imp qt)

. while the engine is running: approxi-

mately 3.8 US qt (3.6 liters, 3.2 Imp qt)

3.6 L models:

. when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position but the engine is not running:

approximately 4.0 US qt (3.8 liters, 3.3

Imp qt)

. while the engine is running: approxi-

mately 5.6 US qt (5.3 liters, 4.7 Imp qt)

If the engine low oil level warning light

illuminates while driving, park the vehicle

at a safe and level location, and then

check the engine oil level. When the

engine oil level is not within the normal

range, refill with engine oil if necessary.

Refer to “Engine oil” F11-11.

If the warning light does not turn off after

refilling with engine oil or the warning light

illuminates even though the engine oil

level is within the normal range, have the

system checked by a SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

. After replacing or adding the engine

oil, if the engine oil level is within the

normal range when restarting the en-

gine on a level surface, the warning

light will turn off.

. The warning light may illumina te

temporarily in the following conditions

because a low oil level may be detected

as a result of significant oil movement

in the engine.

– when the vehicle is considerably

inclined on an uphill or steep slope

– when the vehicle has continu-

ously accelerated and decelerated

– when the vehicle is continuously

turned

– when the vehicle is driven on a

road that alternates continuously

between uphill and downhill

& AT OIL TEMP warning

light (AT and CVT mod-

els)

If this light illuminates when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the transmis-

sion fluid temperature is too hot.

If the light illuminates while driving, im-

mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

and let the engine idle until the warning

light turns off.

! Transmission control system warn-

ing

If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes

after the engine has started, it may

indicat e that the transmission cont rol

system is not working properly. Contact

your nearest SUBARU dealer for service

immediately.

& Low tire pressure

warning light (U.S. spec.

models)

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-

ing light will illuminate for approximately 2

seconds to check that the tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning

properly. If there is no problem and all tires

are properly inflated, the light will go out.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

should be checked monthly when cold

and infla ted to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of

a different size than the size indicated on

the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those

tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates

a low tire pressure telltale when one or

more of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire

pressure telltale illuminates, you should

stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper

pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and

can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,

and may affect the vehicle’s handling and

stopping ability.

Pleas e note that the TPMS is not a

subst itute for proper tire maintenance,

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

under-inflation has not reached the level

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire

pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction,

the telltale will flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuo usly

illuminated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

as the malfunction exi sts. When the

malfunction indicator is illuminated, the

system may not be able to detect or signal

low tire pr essure as intended. TPMS

malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of re-

placement or alternate tires or wheels on

the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from

functioning properly. Alw ays check the

TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing

one or more tires or wheels on your

vehicle to ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

to continue to function properly.

Should the warning light illuminate stea-

dily after blinking for approximately one

minute, have the system inspected by

your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as

possible.

WARNING

I f this light does not illuminate

briefly after the ignition switch is

turned ON or the light illuminates

steadily after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute, you should have

your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible.

If this light illuminates while driving,

never brake suddenly and keep

driving straight ahead while gradu-

ally reducing speed. Then slowly

pull off the road to a safe place.

Otherwise an accident involving

serious vehicle damage and serious

personal injury could occur.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire pres-

sure, a tire may have significant

damage and a fast leak that causes

the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have

a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/transmitter

being transferred, the Low tire pres-

sure warning light will illuminate

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steadily after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute. This indicates

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

four road wheels. Contact your

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

for tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting. If the light

illuminates steadily after blinking

for approximately one minute,

promptly contact a SUBARU dealer

to have the system inspected.

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring system

is NOT a substitute for manually

checking tire pressure. The tire

pressure should be checked peri-

odically (at least monthly) using a

tire gauge. After any change to tire

pressure(s), the tire pressure mon-

itoring system will not re-check tire

inflation pressures until the vehicle

is first driven more than 20 mph (32

km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-

sures, increase the vehicle speed to

at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the

TPMS re-checking of the tire infla-

tion pressures. If the tire pressures

are now above the severe low

pressure threshold , the low tir e

pressure warning light should turn

off a few minutes later. Therefore, be

sure to install the specified size for

the front and rear tires.

& ABS warning light

CAUTION

. If any of the following conditions

occur, we recommend that you

have the ABS system repaired at

the first available opportunity by

your SUBARU dealer.

– The warning light does not

illuminate when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

– The warning light illuminates

when the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position,

but it does not turn off even

when the vehicle speed ex-

ceeds approximately 12 km/h

(8 mph).

– The warning light illuminates

during driving.

– The warning light flashes.

. When the warning light is on (and

brake system warning light is

off), the ABS function shuts

down; however, the conventional

brake system continues to oper-

ate normally.

. When the warning light is flash-

ing, t he ABS system may be

malfunctioning. However, the

conventional brake system con-

tinues to operate normally.

The ABS warning light illuminates to-

gether with the brake system warning light

if the EBD sy stem malfunctions. For

further details of the EBD system mal-

function warning, refer to “Brake system

warning light” F3-21.

NOTE

If the warning light behavior is as

described in the following conditions,

the ABS system may be considered

normal.

. The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns off

immediately, remaining off.

. The warning light remains illumi-

nated after the engine has been started,

but it turns off when the vehicle speed

reaches approximately 8 mph (12

km/h).

. The warning light illuminates during

driving, but it turns off immediately and

remains off.

When driving with an insufficient battery

voltage such as when the engine is jump

started, the ABS warning light may illumi-

nate. This is due to the low battery voltage

and does not indi cate a malfunction.

When the battery becomes fully charged,

the light will turn off.

& Brake system

warning light

WARNING

. Driving with the brake system

warning light on is dangerous.

This indicates your brake system

may not be working properly. If

the light remains illum inated,

have the brakes inspected by a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether

the brakes are operating prop-

erly, do not drive the vehicle.

Have your vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for re-

pair.

. If the brake system warning light

flashes, the electronic parking

brake system may be malfunc-

tioning. Immediately stop your

vehicle in a safe location, use

tire stops under th e tires to

prevent the vehicle from moving

and contact your SUBARU deal-

er. For details, refer to “Electro-

nic parking brake” F7-36.

NOTE

. When the ignition switch is turned to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position with the

electronic parking brake applied, the

brake system warning light remains

illuminated for approximately 30 sec-

onds and then turns off.

. When the electronic parking brake

switch is pressed to apply the electro-

nic parking brake while the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-

tion, the brake system warning light

illuminates, remain s illuminated fo r

approximately 30 seconds and then

turns off.

. Even if the brake system warning

light flashes, if the warning light beha-

vior is as described in the following

examples, the electronic parking brake

system is not malfunctioning.

– The warning light turns off when

the electronic parking brake is ap-

plied or released.

– The warning light turns off when

the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position again.

. The brake system warning light may

flash immediately after the engine is

started. However, it is not malfunction-

ing if the warning light turns off after

the electronic parking brake is re-

leased.

. The brake system warning light may

flash after the electronic parking brake

is frequ ently applied and released.

However, the electronic parking brake

system is not malfunctioning if the light

turns off for a short period of time.

This light has the following functions:

! Parking brake warning

The light illuminates with the parking

brake applied while the ignition switch is

in the “ON” position. It turns off when the

parking brake is released.

! Brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the brake fluid

level has dropped to near the “MIN” level

of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition

switch in the “ON” position and with the

parking brake released.

If the light should illuminate while driving

(with the parking brake released and with

the ignition switch positioned in “ON”), it

could be an indication of leaking of brake

fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs,

immediately stop the vehicle at the near-

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est safe place and check the brake fluid

level. If the fluid level is below the “MIN”

mark in the reservoir, do not drive the

vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. For

details, refer to “Towing” F9-14.

! Electronic Brake Force Distribution

(EBD) system warning

The brake system warning light also

illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the

EBD system. In that event, it illuminates

together with the ABS warning light.

The EBD system may be malfunctioning if

the brake system warning light and ABS

warning light illuminate simultaneously

during driving.

Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-

tional braking system will still function.

However, the rear wheels will be more

prone to locking when the brakes are

applied harder than usual and the vehi-

cle’s motion may therefore become some-

what harder to control.

If the brake system warning light and ABS

warni ng light illuminate simultaneously,

take the following steps:

1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,

flat place.

2. Shut down the engine, then restart it.

3. Release the parking brake. If both

warning lights turn off, the EBD system

may be malfunctioning.

Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU

dealer and have the system inspected.

4. If both warning lights illuminate again

and remain illuminated after the engine

has been restarted, shut down the engine

again, apply the parking brake, and check

the brake fluid level. Refer to “Brake fluid”

F11-23.

5. If the brake fluid level is not below the

“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be

malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the

nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

system inspected.

6. If the brake fluid level is below the

“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.

Instead, have the vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. For

details, refer to “Towing” F9-14.

! Electronic parking brake system

warning

The brake system warning light flashes

when the electronic parking brake system

is malf unctionin g. If the warning l ight

flashes, promptly park in a safe location

as soon as possible and contact your

SUBARU dealer.

The brake system warning light remains

illuminated when the parking brake cannot

be released even if the parking brake

switch is pulled. For details, refer to

“Electronic parking brake” F7-36.

! Parking brake apply inhibit warning

The brake system warning light flashes for

10 seconds and a chirp sound will be

heard if the pa rking brake switch is

operated when the parking brake cannot

be applied.

! Frequent operation warning

The brake system warning light flashes for

20 seconds and a chirp sound will be

heard if the pa rking brake switch is

operated too frequently. In this case, the

operation of the parking brake switch is

restricted to protect the electronic parking

brake system.

NOTE

Wait until the warning light turns off.

! Emergency released warning

The brake system warning light flashes

when the parking brake is automatically

released in case of an emergency.

& Hill Holder indicator

light

WARNING

If the Hill Holder indicator light does

not illuminate even when the Hill

Holder switch is pressed to activate

the Hill Holder function, the electro-

nic parking brake system may be

malfu nctioning. Immediately stop

the vehicle in a safe location and

contact your SUBARU dealer.

The light illuminates when the Hill Holder

switch is pressed to activate the Hill

Holder function. For details about the Hill

Holder function, “Hill Holder function” F7-

37.

& Low fuel warning

light

The low fuel warning light illuminates

when the tank is nearly empty approxi-

mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp

gal). It only operates when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.

NOTE

This light does not turn off unless the

tank is replenished up to an internal

fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US

gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when-

ev er the low fuel warning light

illuminates. Engine misfires as a

result of an empty tank could cause

damage to the engine.

& Door open warning

light (models with type A

combination meter)

The warning light illuminates if any door,

the rear gate (Outback) or trunk lid

(Legacy) is not fully closed. This function

is effective even if the ignition switch is in

the “LOCK” /“OFF” or “Acc” position (all

models), or the key is removed from the

ignition switch (models without “keyless

access with push-button start system”).

Always make sure this light is not illumi-

nated before you start to drive.

& Door open indicator

light

When any of the doors, the rear gate

(Outback) or the trunk lid (Legacy) is not

fully closed, the door open indicator light

illuminates. This function is effective even

if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” or “Acc” position (all models) or the

key is removed from the ignition switch

(models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”).

The open door is indicated by the corre-

sponding part of the door open warning

light.

Always make sure this light is not illumi-

nated before you start to drive.

& Windshield washer

fluid warning light

This light illuminates when the fluid level in

the win dsh ield washer fluid tank de-

creases to the lower limit (approximately

0.6 US qt, 0.6 liter, 0.5 Imp qt).

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& All-Wheel Drive

warning light (AT and

CVT models)

WARNING

Continued driving with the AWD

warning light flashing can lead to

powertrain damage. If the AWD

warning light flashes, promptly park

in a safe place then check whether

all four tires are the same diameter

and whether any of the tires has a

puncture or has lost air pressure for

some other reason.

NOTE

If the temporary spare tire is used, the

AWD warning light may flash. Use of

the temporary spare tire should there-

fore be restricted to the minimum time

necessary. Replace the temporary

spare tire with a conventional tire as

soon as possible.

This light flashes if the vehicle is driven

with tires of different diameters fitted on its

wheels or with the air pressure exces-

sively low in any of its tires.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control warning light/

Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol operation indicator

light

! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem provides its ABS control

through the electrical circuit of the

ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS

is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system becomes unable to

provide ABS control. As a result, the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

becomes inoperative, causing the

warning light to illuminate. Although

both the Vehicle Dynamics Control

and ABS systems are inoperative in

this case, the ordinary functions of

the brake system are still available.

You will be safe while driving in this

condition, but drive carefully and

have yo ur vehicle checked at a

SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

NOTE

. If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system itself mal-

functions, the warning light only illumi-

nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock

Brake System) remains fully opera-

tional.

. The warning light illuminates when

the electronic control system of the

ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system

malfunctions.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably inoperative under any of the

following conditions. Have your vehicle

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

. The warning light does not illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position.

. The warning light illuminates while the

vehicle is running.

NOTE

If the warning light behavior is as

described in the following examples,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

may be considered normal.

. The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns off

immediately and remains off.

. The warning light illuminates after

the engine has started and turns off

while the vehicle is subsequently being

driven.

. The warning light illuminates during

driving, but turns off immediately and

remains off.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light

The indicator light flashes during activa-

tion of the skid suppression function and

during activation of the traction control

function.

NOTE

. The light may remain illuminated for

a short period of time after the engine

has been started, especially in cold

weather. This does not indicate the

existence of a problem. The light

should turn off as soon as the engine

has warmed up.

. The indicator light illuminates when

the engine has developed a problem

and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

malfunction indicator light is on.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably malfunctioning under the follow-

ing condition. Have your vehicle checked

at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

. The light does not turn off even after

the lapse of several minutes (the engine

has warmed up) after the engine has

started.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF indicator

light

The light illuminates when the Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed

to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably malfunctioning under any of the

following conditions. Have your vehicle

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

. The light does not illuminate when the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

. The light does not turn off even after a

period of approximately 2 seconds after

the ignition switch has been turned to the

“ON” position.

& Warning chimes and warning

light of the keyless access

with push-button start sys-

tem (if equipped)

Access key warning light

The keyless access with push-button start

system sounds a warning chime and

flashes the access key warning light on

the combination meter in order to minimize

improper operations and help protect your

vehicle from theft.

When the warning chime sounds and/or

the warning light flashes, take the appro-

priate action.

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WARNING

Never drive the vehicle if the indi-

cator on the push-button ignition

switch is flashing in green when

starting the engine. This indicates

the status that the steering wheel is

not released and could result in an

accident involving serious injury or

death.

CAUTION

. When starting the engine again

after the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch

flashes in green, if the operation

indicator is still flashing in green,

there could be a steering lock

ma lf unc ti on . Co nt ac t yo ur

SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

. When the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch

flashes in orange, contact a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

NOTE

. Even when the access key is within

the operating ranges inside the vehicle,

the access key warning for engine start

may be provided depending on the

status of the access key and the

environmental conditions.

. When the access key is taken out of

the vehicle through an open window,

the access key takeout warning or

passenger access key takeout warning

will not be provided.

! List of warnings

CAUTION

When any of the following warnings

occurs even if the access key warn-

ing light does not illuminate, take

the appropriate action.

Inside warning

chime

Outside warning

chime

Operation indicator

on push-button

ignition switch

Status Action

Ding,

ding ...

(intermittent)

— —

The driver’s door was opened while the

push-button ignition switch is “Acc” and the

select lever is in the “P” position.

Switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”, or close the driver’s door.

*When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch

the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”.

The push-button ignition switch was

switched to “OFF” while the driver’s door is

open.

Close the driver’s door.

—

Short beep

(2 seconds)

—

Lockout warning:

An attempt was made to lock all doors while

the access key is left inside the vehicle.

Take out the access key from the vehicle,

and lock the doors.

*The doors cannot be locked while the

access key is inside the vehicle.

*A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors

will be unlocked.

Access key lock-in warning:

The door lock button was pressed while the

push-button ignition switch is “OFF” and the

access key is inside the vehicle.

Take out the access key from the vehicle,

and lock the doors.

*If the access key is inside the vehicle, the

doors cannot be locked.

—

Beep, beep,

beep, beep,

beep

(5 times)

—

Door ajar warning:

The door lock button is pushed while the

ignition switch is in the “OFF” position and

one of the doors including the rear gate is

opened.

Close the doors securely and lock them.

*If one of the doors including the rear gate is

opened, the doors cannot be locked.

—

Long beep (60

seconds max.)

—

Power warning:

The door lock button was pressed while

carrying the access key, the push-button

ignition switch is in a position other than

“OFF” and the select lever is in the “P”

position.

Return the access key inside the vehicle, or

switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”.

*If the push-button ignition switch is not

switched to “OFF”, the doors cannot be

locked.

Ding,

ding ...

(7 seconds)

— —

Access key warning:

The vehicle was driven while the access key

is not inside the vehicle.

Carry the access key, and drive the vehicle.

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Inside warning

chime

Outside warning

chime

Operation indicator

on push-button

ignition switch

Status Action

Ding — —

Access key warning for engine start:

The push-button ignition switch was pressed

while the access key is not inside the

vehicle.

Carry the access key, and press the push-

button ignition switch.

Ding

Beep, beep,

beep (3 times)

—

Access key takeout warning:

The driver exited the vehicle with the access

key and closed the driver’s door while the

push-button ignition switch is in a position

other than “OFF” and the select lever is in

the “P” position.

Switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”, and get out of the vehicle.

Ding

Beep, beep,

beep (3 times)

—

Passenger access key takeout warning:

A fellow passenger exited the vehicle with

the access key and closed a door other than

the driver’s door while the push-button

ignition switch is in a position other than

“OFF”.

Return the access key to inside the vehicle,

or switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF”.

Long beep

(continuous)

Long beep

(continuous)

—

The driver exited the vehicle with the access

key and closed the driver’s door while the

push-button ignition switch is in a position

other than “OFF” and the select lever is in a

position other than the “P” position.

Shift the select lever to the “P” position,

switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF” and exit the vehicle.

Long beep

(continuous)

— —

Select lever position warning:

The driver’s door was opened while the

push-button ignition switch is in a position

other than “OFF” and the select lever is in a

position other than the “P” position.

Shift the select lever to the “P” position,

switch the push-button ignition switch to

“OFF” and exit the vehicle.

Ding — — The battery of the access key is low. Replace the battery of the access key.

Ding —

Flashes in green

(15 seconds max.)

Steering lock warning:

The engine start procedure was performed,

but the steering is still locked.

While turning the steering wheel right and left

lightly, depress the brake pedal and press

the push-button ignition switch.

Inside warning

chime

Outside warning

chime

Operation indicator

on push-button

ignition switch

Status Action

Ding — Flashes in orange

System malfunction warning:

A malfunction was detected in the power

system or steering lock.

Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and

have the vehicle inspected.

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& Security indicator light

This indicator light shows the status of the

alarm system. It also indicates operation

of the immobilizer system.

! Alarm system

It blinks to show the driver the operational

status of the alarm system. For detailed

information, refer to “ Alarm system” F2-

25.

! Immobilizer system

The light det ers potential thieves by

indicating that the vehicle is equipped with

an immobilizer system. It begins flashing

under the following conditions.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

. Immediately after the push-button igni-

tion switch is turned to the “OFF” position.

. Immediately after any door is opened

when the push-button ignition switch is in

the “Acc” or “ON” position.

For models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”:

. Approximately 60 seconds after the

ignition switch is turned from the “ON”

position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position.

. Immediately after the key is pulled out.

If the indicator light does not flash, it may

indicate that immobilizer system may be

ma lfunctioning. Contact your nearest

SUBARU dealer immediately.

In the event that an unauthorized key (for

example, an unauthorized duplicate) is

used, the security indicator light illumi-

nates.

NOTE

Even if the security indic ator light

flashes irregularly or its fuse blows

(the light does not flash if its fuse is

blown), the immobilizer system wil l

function normally.

& Select lever/gear position in-

dicator

Type A

1) Upshift/downshift indicator

Type B

1) Upshift/downshift indicator (AT and CVT

models)

This indicator shows the position of the

shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT

and CVT models).

! Upshift/downshift indicator (AT and

CVT models)

When the manual mode is selected, the

gear position indicator (which shows the

current gear selection) and the upshift/

downshift indicator light up. Refer to

“Selection of manual mode” F7-25.

! Gear position indicator setting (MT

models)

The gear position indicator light can be

activated or deactivated by performing the

following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.

2. Press the trip knob to show “

” or

“

” on the trip meter display.

The display can be switched as shown in

the following illustration by pressing the

trip knob.

: “ ” or “ ” and “ ” or “ ” cannot

be displayed when the ignition switch is

in the “ON” position.

: MT models only

3. To change the current setting, press

the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated

: Deactivated

NOTE

. The initial setting for your vehicle of

the gear position indicator has been set

for activation “

” at the time of

shipment from the factory.

. It is not possible to change the

setting of the gear position indicator

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position. Change the setting when the

ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF”

or “Acc” position.

& Turn signal indicator

lights

These lights show the operation of the turn

signal or lane change signal.

If the indicator lights do not blink or blink

rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned

out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Refer to “Replacing bulbs” F11-43.

& High beam indicator

light

This light shows that the headlights are in

the high beam mode.

This indicator light also illuminates when

the headlight flasher is operated.

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& Cruise control indica-

tor light

This light illuminates when th e cruise

control main button is pressed to activate

the cruise control function. For details,

refer to “To set cruise control” F7-40.

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

mal function indicator light illumi-

nates, the cruise control indicator

light flashes at the same time. At

this time, avoid driving at high

speed and have your vehicle in-

spected at a SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible.

& Cruise control set in-

dicator light

This light illuminates when vehicle speed

has been set to use the cruise control

function.

& Headlight indicator

light

This indicator light illuminates under the

following conditions.

. when the light switch is turned to the

“

” or “ ” position

. when the light switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the headlights illuminate

automatically

& Front fog light indicator

light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates while the

front fog lights are illuminated.

Clock

NOTE

Your SUBARU dealer can change the

settings of activating/deactivating the

automatic adjustment of the clock by

the GPS (Global Positioning System)

(for models with the genuine SUBARU

navigation system). Contact your

SUBARU dealer for details.

The clo ck shows the tim e whi le the

ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON”

position.

To adjust the time shown by the clock,

press the “+” button or the “ −” button. If

you press the “+” button, the indicated

time will change in on e-m inute incre-

ments. If you press the “−” button, the

indicated time will change in one-minute

decrements. If you keep the button

pressed, the rate at which the indicated

time changes will speed up.

Multi fun ction display

Type A combination meter

1) Multi function display switching knob

Type B combination meter

1) Multi function display switching knob

With the ignition switch in the “ON”

position, each successive press of the

multi fun ction display switching knob

toggles the display in the following se-

quence.

The outside temperature is always indi-

cated on the display with t he ignition

switch in the “ON” position.

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& Outside temperature indica-

tor

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

The outside temperature indicator shows

the outside temperature in a range from

−22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C).

The indicator can give a false reading

under any of the following conditions:

. When there is too much sun.

. During idling; while running at low

speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine

is restarted immediately following a shut-

down.

. When the actual outside temperature

falls outside the specified indicator range.

! Road surface freeze warning indi-

cation

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

When the outside temperature drops to

378F (38C) or lower, the tempe ra ture

indication flashes to show that the road

surface may be frozen.

If the outside temperature drops to 378F

(38C) or lower while the display is giving

an indication other than the outside

temperature, the display switches to the

outside temperature indication and flashes

for 5 s econds before returning to its

original indication.

If the display is already indicating an

outside temperature of 378F (38C) or lower

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the indication does not

flash.

NOTE

T he outside temperat ure indication

may differ from the actual outside

temperature. The road surface freeze

warning indication should be treated

only as a guide. Be sure to check the

condition of the road surface before

driving.

& Average fuel consumption

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

This indication shows the average rate of

fuel consumption since the trip meter was

last reset.

Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica-

tion between the average fuel consump-

tion corresponding to the A trip meter

indication and the average fuel consump-

tion corresponding to the B trip meter

indication.

When either of the trip meter indications is

reset, the corresponding average fuel

consumption value is also reset.

NOTE

. The indicated values vary in accor-

dance with changes in the vehicle’s

running conditions. Also, the indicated

values may differ slightly from the

actual values and should thus be

treated only as a guide.

. When either trip meter indication is

reset, the average fuel consumption

corresponding to that trip meter indica-

tion is not shown until the vehicle has

subsequently covered a distance of 1

mile (or 1 km).

& Current fuel consumption

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

This indication shows the rate of fue l

consumption at the present moment.

& Driving range on remaining

fuel

1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

The driving range indicates the distance

that can be driven taking into account the

amount of fuel remaining in the tank and

the average rate of fuel consumption.

When the low fuel warning light illumi-

nates, the driving range indication flashes

for 5 seconds. (The display first switches

to the driving range indication if it was

originally giving some other indication.)

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1) U.S. spec. models

2) Except U.S. spec. models

If the driving range is shown as “

”,

there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the

tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi-

ately.

NOTE

The driving range on remaining fuel is

only a guide. The indicated value may

differ from the actual driving range on

remaining fuel, so you must immedi-

ately fill the tank when the low fuel

warning light illuminates.

Multi information display

(models with type A combi-

nation meter)

WARNING

Always pay adequate attention to

safe dri ving when operating the

multi information display while the

vehicle is in motion. When operation

of the multi information display

interferes with your ability to con-

centrate on driving, stop the vehicle

before performing operations on the

screen. Also, do not concentrate on

the display while driving. Doing so

may cause you to look away from

the road and could result in an

accident.

Various information will be shown on the

multi information display. Also, a warning

message will appear on the display if a

malfunction, etc. is detected. In addition,

several settings for the displayed content

can be performed.

Multi information display

1) ECO gauge (refer to “ECO gauge” F3-

11.)

2) Warning screen (refer to “Warning

screen” F3-38.)/Basic screen (refer to

“Basic screens” F3-38.)

3) Select lever/gear position indicator (refer

to “Select lever/gear position indicator”

F3-30.)

4) Cruise control information display

5) Odometer (refer to “Odometer” F3-8.)/

double trip meter (refer to “Double trip

meter” F3-9.)

Control switch

1) Up (select)

2) Set (enter)

3) Down (select)

& Basic operation

By operating “

” or “ ” of the control

switch, the screens and selection items

can be switched. When the “

/SET”

switch is pulled toward you, the item can

be selected and set.

If there are some useful messages, such

as vehicle information, warning informa-

tion, etc., they will interrupt the current

screen, and appear on the display accom-

panied by a beep. If such a screen is

displayed, take proper action according to

the message shown on the screen.

The warning screen will ret urn to the

original screen after a few seconds. While

the “

” information reminder is shown on

the display, it may be possible to display

the warning screen again. To recall the

message marked with “

” on the display,

pull the “

/SET” switch on the steering

wheel toward you.

& Welcome screen

When the d oor is unlocked and the

driver’s door is opened, the welcome

screen will appear for approximately 20

seconds.

NOTE

. The welcome screen will disappear

when the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position while the welcome

screen is displayed.

. If any of the doors (including the

rear gate) is opened while the welcome

screen is displayed, the door ajar

warning will appear.

. The welcome screen can be set to

on or off. For details, refer to “Welcome

Good-bye Screen” F3-40.

& Starting screen

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the starting screen will

appear for approximately 2 seconds.

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& Good-bye screen

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/ “OFF” position, the “Good-bye”

screen will appear for approximately 3

seconds.

& Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a

maintenance notification, it will appear for

approximately 3 seconds. Take the appro-

priate actions based on the messages

indicated.

& Basic screens

By operating the “

” or “ ” switch on the

s teering wheel, you can change the

screen that is always displayed.

Default screen:

Journey time screen:

This screen displays the journey time (the

time that has elapsed since the ignition switch

was turned to the “ON” position).

Menu screen entering screen:

While this screen is selected, pull the “ /

SET” switch to enter the menu screen.

& Menu screens

Pull the “

/SET” switch to enter the menu

screens when all of the following condi-

tions are satisfied.

. The vehicle has been completely

stopped.

. The select lever is in the “P” position.

. The menu screen entering screen is

selected.

. The “

” information reminder is off.

The menu list is as follows.

First menu

Second menu

Screen Settings Welcome Good-bye Screen

Gauge Initial Movement

Languages

Return

EyeSight (models with EyeSight system) Warning Volume

Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound

Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor Function

Return

Auto Light Sensor

―

Default Settings

―

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By operating the “

” or “ ” switch on the

steering wheel, you can select the menu.

Pull the “

/SET” switch t o enter the

selected menu.

NOTE

If you enter the “Return” menu, the

system will return to th e previous

screen.

! Screen Settings

After entering the “Screen Settings ” menu,

select one of the following menus.

! Welcome Good-bye Screen

The welcome screen/good-bye screens

can be activated or deactivated. Select

“On” to activate the screens. Select “Off”

to deactivate the screens.

! Gauge Initial Movement

The movement of the meter needles and

gauge needles that occur s when the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position can be activated or deactivated.

Select “On” to activate. Select “Off” to

deactivate.

! Languages

Operate the “

” or “ ” switch on the

steering wheel to display the preferred

language. Then pull the “

/SET” switch to

select the displayed language.

! EyeSight (models with EyeSight

system)

NOTE

For models with the EyeSight system,

refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-

ment for the EyeSight system.

After entering the “EyeSight” menu, select

one of the following menus.

! Warning Volume

The volume of the warning buzzer that

sounds when the EyeSight system is in

use can be set in 3 stages (“Max”, “Mid”

and “Min”).

! Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound

When adaptive cruise control is used, the

buzzer that sounds if a vehicle is detected

in front or if detection is not possible can

be activated or deactivated. Select “On” to

activate the buzzer. Select “Off” to deac-

tivate the buzzer.

! Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor Func-

tion

When adaptive cruise control is used, the

buzzer that sounds if a vehicle in front has

started can be activated or deactivated.

Select “On” to activate the buzzer. Select

“Off” to deactivate the buzzer.

! Auto Light Sensor

The operational sensitivity of the auto on/

off headlights can be set. You can select

“Min”, “Low”, “Mid” or “Max”.

! Default Settings

Select “Yes” to use the menu screen to

restore customized settings to the factory

default settings. Select “No” to return to

the previous screen without restoring to

the factory default settings.

Light control switch

CAUTION

. Use of any lights for a long period

of time while the engine is not

running can cause the battery to

discharge.

. Before leaving the vehicle, make

sure that the light control switch

is turned to the off position. If the

vehicle is left unattended for a

long time with the light control

switch set to a position other

than the off position, the battery

may be discharged.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The light control switch operates when the

push-button ignition switch is in the “Acc”

or “ON” position.

Regardless of the position of the light

control switch, the illuminated lights are

turned off when the push-button ignition

switch is turned off.

Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The light control switch operates when the

key is inserted in the ignition switch.

Regardless of the position of the light

control switch, the illuminated lights are

turned off when the key is removed from

the ignition switch.

NOTE

The light control switch can be oper-

ated (except auto on/off headlights),

even under the following conditions.

. when the key is not inserted into the

ignition switch (models without “key-

les s access with push -butto n start

system”)

. when the push-button ignition

switch is turned off (models with “key-

les s access with push -butto n start

system”)

If the driver’s door is opened while the

headlights are illuminated under such

conditions, a chirp sound will inform

the driver that the lights are illumi-

nated.

& Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on

the end of the turn signal lever.

“

” position

Instrument panel illumination, headlights,

parking lights, front side marker lights, rear

side marker lights, tail lights and license

plate lights are on.

“

” position

Instrument panel illumination, parking

lights, front side marker lights, rear side

marker lights, tail lights and license plate

lights are on.

“

” position: auto on/off headlights

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, the instrument panel illumination,

headlights, parking lights, front side mar-

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ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights

and license plate lights are automatically

on or off depending on the level of the

ambient light.

“

” position

The headlights are all off.

NOTE

The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-

lights can be changed by your

SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU

dealer for details. Also, for models with

type A combination meter, the sensitiv-

ity can be changed using the display.

For details, refer to “Auto Light Sen-

sor” F3-40.

! Sensor for the auto on/off head-

lights

The sensor is on the instrument panel as

shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

If any object is placed on or near the

sensor, the sensor may not detect

the level of the ambient light cor-

rectly and the auto on/off headlights

may not operate properly.

& High/low beam change

(dimmer)

To change from low beam to high beam,

push the turn signal lever forward. When

the headlights are on high beam, the high

beam indicator light “

” on the combina-

tion meter is also on.

To switch back to low beam, pull the lever

back to the center position.

& Headlight flasher

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing

position for more than just a few

seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever

toward you and then release it. The high

beam will stay on for as long as you hold

the lever. The hea dlight flasher works

even though the lighting switch is in the

off position.

When the headlights are on high beam,

the high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter also illuminates.

& Daytime running light system

WARNING

The brightness of the illumination of

the high beam headlights is reduced

by the daytime running light system.

The light switch must always be

turned to the “

” position when it

is dark outside.

The high beam headlights will automati-

cally illum inate at reduced brightness

when the engine has started, under the

following conditions.

. The parking brake is fully released.

. The light switch is in the off or “

”

position.

. The light switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the headlights do not turn

on automatically.

. The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position (AT and CVT mod-

els).

NOTE

When the light switch is in the “

”

position, the front side marker lights,

tail lights and license plate lights are

illuminated.

Turn signal lever

To activate the right turn signal, push the

turn signal lever up. To activate the left

turn signal, push the turn signal lever

down. When the turn is finished, the lever

will return automatically. If the lever does

not return after cornering, return the lever

to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn

signal lever up or down slightly and hold it

during the lane change. The turn signal

indicator lights will flash in the direction of

the turn or lane change. The lever will

return automatically to the neutral position

when you release it.

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Illumination brightness con-

trol

The illumination brightness of the clock

display, audio, air conditioner, multi func-

tion display and meter/gauge dims under

the following conditions.

. when the light switch is in the “

” or

“

” position

. when the light switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the headlights illuminate

automatically

You can adjust the illumination brightness

for better visibility.

To brighten, turn the control dial upward.

To darken, turn the control dial downward.

NOTE

. When the control dial is turned fully

upward, the illumination brightn ess

becomes the maximum and the auto-

matic dimming function does not work

at all.

. The brightness setting is not can-

celed even when the ignition switch is

turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.

Front fog light switch

(if equipped)

1) Headlight switch

2) Fog light switch

The front fog lights will turn on when the

fog li ght switch is placed in the “

”

position while the headlights are in the

following condition.

. while the headlight switch is in the “

”

position

. while the headlight switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the headlights turn

on automatically

To turn off the front fog lights, turn the

switch back down to the “

” position.

Indicator light (type A)

Indicator light (type B)

The indicator light located on the combi-

nation meter will illuminate when the front

fog lights are on.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the

windshield washer until the wind-

shield is sufficiently warmed by the

defroster.

Otherwise the washer fl uid can

freeze on the windshield, blocking

your view.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer con-

tinuously for more than 10 sec-

onds, or when the washer fluid

tank is empty. This may cause

overheating of the washer motor.

Check the washer fluid level

frequently, such as at fuel stops.

. Do not operate the wipers when

the windshield or rear window is

dry. This may scratch the glass,

damage the wip er blades and

cause the wiper motor to burn

out. Before operating the wiper

on a dry windshield or rear

window, always us e the wind-

shield washer.

. In freezing weather, be sure that

the wiper blades are not frozen to

the windshield or rear window

before switching on the wipers.

Attempting to operate the wiper

with the blades frozen to the

window glass could cause not

only the wiper blades to be

damaged but also the wiper mo-

t or to burn out. If the wiper

blades are frozen to the window

glass, be sure to operate the

defroster, windshield wiper dei-

cer (if equipped) or rear window

defogger before turning on the

wiper.

. If the wipers stop during opera-

tion because of ice or some other

obstruction on the window, the

wiper motor could burn out even

if the wiper switch is turned off. If

this occurs, promptly stop the

vehicle in a safe place, turn the

ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” p osition and clean the

window glass to allow proper

wiper operation.

. Use clean water if windshield

washer fluid is unavailable. In

area s where water freezes in

winter, use SUBARU Windshield

Washer Fluid or the equivalent.

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Refer to “Windshield washer

fluid” F11-35.

Also, when driving the vehicle

when there are freezing tempera-

tures, use non-freezing type wi-

per blades.

. Do not clean the wiper blades

with gasoline or a solvent, such

as paint thinner or benzine. This

will cause deterioration of the

wiper blades.

NOTE

. The windshield wiper motor is pro-

tected against overloads by a circuit

breaker. If the motor operates continu-

ously under an unusually heavy load,

the circuit breaker may trip to stop the

motor temporarily. If this happens, park

your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the

wiper switch, and wait for approxi-

mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker

will reset itself, and the wipers will

again operate normally.

. Clean your wiper blades and win-

dow glass periodically with a washer

solution to prevent streaking, and to

remove accumulations of road salt or

road film. Operate the windshield

washer for at least 1 second so that

washer solution will be sprinkled all

over the windshield or rear window.

. Grease, wax, insects or other mate-

rial on the windshield or the wiper

blades results in jerky wiper operation

and streakin g o n the glass. If you

cannot remove tho se streaks after

operating the washer or if the wiper

operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-

face of the windshield or rear window

and the wiper blades using a sponge or

soft cloth with a neutral detergent or

mild abrasive cleaner. After cleaning,

rinse the window glass and wiper

blades with clean water. The glass is

clean if no beads form on the glass

when you rinse with water.

. If you cannot eliminate the streaking

even after follow ing this procedure,

replace the wiper blades wi th new

ones. For r eplacement instructions,

refer to “Replacement of wiper blades”

F11-37.

& Windshield wiper and washer

switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.

! Windshield wipers

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off

: Intermittent

: Low speed

High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper

control lever down.

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to

the “

” position.

For a single wipe of the wipers, push the

lever up. The wipers operate until you

release the lever.

! Wiper intermittent time control

When the wiper switch is in the “ ”

position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-

ing interval of the wiper. The operating

interval can be adjusted in several steps

from the shortest interval to the longest.

! Windshield washer

To wash the windshield, pull the wiper

control lever toward you. The washer fluid

sprays until you release the lever. The

wipers operate while you pull the lever.

Windshield was her fluid warning light

(type A)

Windshield was her fluid warning light

(type B)

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NOTE

The windshield washer fluid warning

light illuminates when the washer fluid

level in the tank has dropped to the

lower limit. If the warning light illumi-

nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the

tank refilling method, refer to “Wind-

shield washer fluid” F11-35.

& Rear window wiper and

washer switch (Outback)

Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

: Continuous

: Intermittent

: Off

Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

! Rear wiper

To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob

switch upward.

To turn the wiper off, return the knob

switch to the “

” position.

With the switch turned to the “

” posi-

tion, the rear wiper will operate intermit-

tently at intervals corresponding to the

vehicle speed. In this position, when you

move the select lever to the “R” position

(AT and CVT models) or the shift lever to

the reverse position (MT models), the rear

wiper will switch to continuous operation.

When you move the select lever/shift lever

from the “R” (reverse) position to another

position, the rear wiper wi ll return to

intermittent operation.

! Washer

To wash the rear window while the rear

wiper is operating, turn the knob switch

upward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays until you release the knob.

To wash the rear window when the rear

wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch

downward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays and the wiper operates until

you release the knob.

Defogger and deicer

1) Rear window defogger

2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The defogger and deicer system is acti-

vated only when the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position.

Control switch (type A)

Control switch (type B)

To activate the defogger and deicer

system, press the control switch. The rear

window defogger, outside mirror defogger

and windshield wiper deicer are activated

simultaneously. The indicator light on the

control switch illuminates while the defog-

ger and deicer system is activated.

To turn them off, press the control switch

again. They also turn off when the ignition

switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.

The defogger and deicer system will

automatically shut off after approximately

15 minutes. If the rear window and outside

mirrors have been cleared and the wind-

shield wiper blades have been deiced

completely before that time, press the

control switch to turn them off. If defrost-

ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,

you have to press the control switch to

turn them on again.

For models with the automatic climate

control system, it is possible for a

SUBARU dealer to set the defogger and

deicer system for the continuous opera-

tion mode. Contact your SUBARU dealer

for details.

CAUTION

. To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the

defogger and deicer system con-

tinuously for any longer than

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necessary.

. Do not use sharp instruments or

window cleaner containing abra-

sives to clean the inner surface

of the rear window. They may

damage the conductors printed

on the window.

NOTE

. Turn on the defogger and deicer

system if the wipers are frozen to the

windshield.

. If the windshield is covered with

snow, remove the snow so that the

windshield wiper deicer works effec-

tively.

. While the defogger and deicer sys-

tem is in the continuous oper ation

mode, if the vehicle speed remains at

9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15

minutes, the windshield wiper deicer

automatically stops operating, though

the rear window defogger and outside

mirror defogger maintain continuous

operation in this condition.

. While the defogger and deicer sys-

tem is in the continuous oper ation

mode, if the battery voltage drops

below the permissible level, continu-

ous operation of the defogger and

deicer system is canceled and the

system stops operating.

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside

mirrors are properly adjusted before you

start driving.

& Type A inside mirror (if

equipped)

The mirror has a day and night position.

Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror

toward you for the night position. Push it

away for the day position. The night

position reduces glare from headlights.

& Type B inside mirror (if

equipped)

1) Rear view image display

2) HomeLink

button 1

3) HomeLink

button 2

4) Function indicator

5) HomeLink

button 3

6) Photosensor

7) Power on button

8) Power off button

The mirror has the following features.

. Auto-dimming function for anti-glare

capability

. Rear view image display

. HomeLink

Wireless Control System

Using the power on button, you can

display the various functions of the rear

view image display based on how long

you press the buttons.

Gear

position

Period of

time button

is pressed

Function

displayed

Except

R (reverse)

Briefly

Auto-dimming

function ON/OFF*

R (reverse) Briefly

Rear view image

display: ON/OFF*

mode

6 to 12

seconds

Enter the lan-

guage selection

mode

12 to 15

seconds

Rear view image

display: opera-

tional/non-opera-

tional mode

*: The setting returns to “ON” as a default

setting every time the ignition switch is turned to

the “OFF” position.

! Auto-dimming function

The auto-dimming function is an anti-glare

capability which automatically reduces

glare coming from headlights of vehicles

behind you.

By pressing the power on button, the auto-

dimming function is turned on. By pressing

the power off button, the auto-dimming

function is turned off. When the auto-

dimming function is on, the function

indicator will illuminate in green.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode,

the mirror surface turns bright if the shift

lever/select lever is shifted into the “R”

(reverse) position. This is to ensure good

rearward visibility during reversing.

The mirror has a photosensor attached on

both the front and back sides. During

nighttime driving, these sensors detect

distracting glare from vehicle headlights

behind you and automatically dim the

mirror to eliminate glare and preserve

your vision. For this reason, use care not

to cover the sensors with stickers, or other

similar items. Periodically wipe the sen-

sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton

cloth or an applicator.

NOTE

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

towel or similar item dampened with

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glass cleane r. Do not spray glass

cleaner directly on the mirror surface.

By doing so, the sprayed glass cleaner

could enter the inside of the mirror

housing. That may cause a malfunction

in the mirror.

! Rear view image display

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position and the shift lever/select lever is

in the “R” (reverse) position, the rear view

camera automatically displays the rear

view image behind the vehicle on the

inside mirror.

Also, the following help lines are indicated

as a guide to help you realize the actual

distance from the display.

1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

2) Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper

(green horizontal line)

3) Approx. 6.5 feet (2 m) from the bumper

(green horizontal line)

4) Approx. 3 feet (1 m) from the bumper

(yellow horizontal line)

5) Approx. 1.5 feet (0.5 m) from the bumper

(red horizontal line)

By pressing the power on button while the

shift lever/select lever is in the “R”

(reverse) position, the rear view image

display turns to the on mode. By pressing

the power off button while the shift lever/

select lever is in the “R” (reverse) position,

the rear view image display turns to the off

mode.

Once the rear view image display is set to

the off mode, the display stays in the off

mode, with the function indicator in or-

ange, every time the shift lever/select

lever is shifted into the “R” (reverse)

position.

If the ignition switch is turned to the

”LOCK”/OFF” position, the display setting

returns to the on mode as a default setting

the next time the ignition switch is turned

to the “ON” position.

! Language mode change

The language mode of the captions on the

rear view image display is selectable in

English or French in the following ways.

1. Press and hold the power on button for

6 to 12 seconds while the shift lever/select

lever is in the “R” (reverse) position, and

then release it. The display will enter the

language selection mode.

2. Briefly press the power on button to

toggle the captions on the display in

English or French.

3. By releasing the power on button for 5

seconds, the display blinks one time to

show that the language mode is selected.

! Non-operational mode

The rear view image display can be set as

non-operational. After setting the display

to the non-operational mode, the display

does not show the rear view image even if

the ignition switch is reset (turning the

ignition switch to the “ON” position after

turning it to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position).

To set the display to the non-operational

mode, press and hold the power on button

for 12 to 15 seconds while the shift lever/

select lever is in the “R” (reverse) position,

and then release it. The display is now in

the non-operational mode. After the dis-

play has been set to the non-operational

mode, the function indicator will illuminate

in orange while the shift lever/select lever

is in the “R” (reverse) position.

To return the display to the operational

mode, press and hold the power on button

for 12 to 15 seconds again.

F or precautions about the rear view

camera and the rear view image, refer to

“Rear view camera” F6-18.

! HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem

The HomeLink

Wireless Control System

can be used to activate remote control

devices such as gate operators, garage

door openers, door locks, home lighting

and security systems.

There are three HomeLink

buttons on the

mirror, each of which can be programmed

for operation of one desired device. For

details on the device types which can be

opera ted by this system, consult the

HomeLink

website at:

www.homel ink.com or call 1-800-355-

3515.

Note the following information about this

system.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

HomeLink

Wireless Control System, it

complies wi th Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission Rules in

the U.S. and the RSS-210 of Industry

Canada in Canada. Its operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this de vice must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes and modifications to this system

by anyone other than an authorized

service facility could void authorization to

use this equipment.

HomeLink

and the HomeLink

house are

registered trademarks of Johnson Con-

trols, Inc.

WARNING

. W h e n p r o g r a m m i n g t h e

HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem, you ma y be operating a

garage door opener or other

device. Make sure that people

and objects are out of the way

of the garage door o r other

device to prevent potential harm

or damage.

. Do not use the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System with a gar-

age door opener that lacks the

safety stop and reverse feature

as required by applicable safety

standards. A garage door opener

which cannot detect an object,

signaling the door to stop and

reve rs e, does not meet these

safety standards. Using a garage

door opener without these fea-

tures increases risk of serious

injury or death. For more infor-

mation, consult the HomeLink

website at or

call 1-800-355-3515.

CAUTION

When programming the HomeLink

Wireless Control System to operate

a garage door opener or an entrance

gate, unplug the device’s motor

from the outlet during programming

to prevent motor burnout.

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NOTE

. After programming your HomeLink

Wireless Control System for the de-

sired devices, retain the hand-held

transmitters for further programming

or device testing in the event of a

problem.

. It is recommended that you insert a

new battery in the hand-held transmit-

ter of a device to ensure correct

programming.

! Garage door opener programming in

the U.S.A.

NOTE

When programmi ng the HomeLink

Wireless Control System for a garage

door opener, it is suggested that you

park the vehicle outside the garage.

1. Unplug the motor of the garage door

opener from the outlet.

NOTE

If any of the HomeLink

buttons are

already programmed for other devices,

sk ip step 2 b ecause it clears the

memory of all three buttons.

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

2. Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink

buttons (button 1 and button

3) until the indicator light begins to flash

(after approximately 20 seconds). Then

release both buttons.

3. Hold th e end of the garage door

opener’s hand-held transmitter between

1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 mm) away from

the HomeLink

button you wish to pro-

gram.

4. Simultaneously press and hold both

the hand-held transmitter button and the

desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT re-

lease the buttons until step 5 has been

completed.

NOTE

Some gate operators and garage door

openers may require you to replace

this programming step 4 with proce-

dures in “Programming for entrance

gates and garage door openers in

Canada” F3-55.

5. H old down both buttons until the

Hom eLink

indicator light flashes, first

slowly then rapidly. When the indicator

light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be

released. (The rapidly flashing light indi-

cates successful programming of the new

frequency signal.)

6. Press and hold the programmed but-

ton and check the HomeLink

indicator

light. If the indicator light stays on con-

tinuously, your garage door should acti-

vate and the programming is completed.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly for 2

seconds and then stays on continuously,

your garage door opener may be pro-

tected by a rolling code feature. In this

case you need to perform the additional

steps that are described in “Programming

rolling-code-protected garage door open-

ers in the U.S.A.” F3-55.

! Programming rolling-code-protected

garage door openers in the U.S.A.

If your garage door opener has a rolling

code feature, program the HomeLink

Wireless Control System for it by following

steps 1 through 5 in “Garage door opener

programming in the U.S.A.” F3-54. Then

continue with the following steps.

NOTE

The assistance of a second person

may make the programming quicker

and easier.

1. Locate the training button on the

garage door opener motor head unit.

The exact location and color of the button

may vary by brand of garage door opener.

If it is difficult to locate the training button,

refer to your garage door opener’s instruc-

tion manual.

1) Training button

2. Press the training button on the

gar age door opener motor head unit

(which activates the “training light” on the

unit). Proceed to step 3 within 30 seconds.

3. Inside the vehicle, firmly press, hold for

2 seconds and release the HomeLink

button that was programmed in the pre-

vious section. Press and release the

button a second time to complete the

programming procedure.

NOTE

Some garage door openers may re-

quire you to do the above press-hold-

release sequence a third time to com-

plete the programming.

4. The garage door opener should now

recognize the HomeLink

Wireless Control

System and your garage door opener

should act ivate when the HomeLink

button is pressed.

! Programming for entrance gates and

garage door openers in Canada

1. Unplug the motor of the entrance gate

or garage door opener from the outlet.

NOTE

If any of the HomeLink

buttons are

already programmed for other devices,

skip step 2 because it clears the

memory of all three buttons.

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1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

2. Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink

buttons (button 1 and button

3) until the HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash (after approximately 20

seconds). Then release both buttons.

3. Hold the end of the entrance gate’s/

garage door opener’s hand-held transmit-

ter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76

mm) away from the HomeLink

button you

wish to program.

4. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

5. Press and release (“cycle”) the hand-

held transmitter button every 2 seconds

until step 6 is complete.

6. When the indicator light flashes slowly

and then rapidly after several seconds,

release both buttons.

7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/

garage door opener to the outlet.

8. Test your entrance gate/garage door

opener by pressing the programmed

HomeLink

button.

! Operating the HomeLink

Wireless

Control System

Once programmed, the HomeLink

Wire-

le ss Control System can be used to

remote-control the devices to which its

buttons are programmed. To activate a

device, simply press the appropriate but-

ton. The indicator light illuminates, indicat-

ing that the signal is being transmitted.

! Programming other devices

To program other devices such as door

locks, home lighting and security systems,

contact HomeLink

at www.

or call 1-800-355-3515.

! Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button

1. Press and hold the HomeLink

button

you wish to reprogram. DO NOT release

the button until step 4 has been com-

pleted.

2. When the HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash slowly (after approximately

20 seconds), position the hand-held trans-

mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches

(25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink

button you wish to program.

3. Press and hold the hand-held trans-

mitter button. The HomeLink

indicator

light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.

4. When the indicator light begins to flash

rapidly, release both buttons.

The programming for the previous device

is now erased and the new device can be

operat ed by pre ssing the HomeLink

button.

! Erasing HomeLink

button memory

NOTE

. Performing this procedure erases

the memory of all the preprogrammed

buttons simultaneously. The memory

of individual buttons cannot be erased.

. It is recommended that upon the

sale of the vehicle, the memory of all

programmed HomeLink

buttons be

erased for security purposes.

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

1. Press and hold the two outer buttons

(button 1 and button 3) until the indicator

light begins to flash (after approximately

20 seconds).

2. Release both buttons.

! In case a problem occurs

If you cannot activate a device using the

corresponding HomeLink

button af ter

programming, contact HomeLink

ink.com or call 1-800-355-

3515 for assistance.

& Auto-dimming mirror (if

equipped)

1) LED

2) Switch

3) Sensor

The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare

feature which automatically reduces glare

coming from headlights of vehicles behind

you.

By pressing and holding the switch for

less than 3 seconds, the automatic dim-

ming function is toggled on or off. When

the automatic dimming function is on, the

LED indicator will illuminate.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode,

the mirror surface turns bright if the shift

lever/select lever is shifted into the “R”

(reverse) position. This is to ensure good

reward visibility during reversing.

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

towel or similar material dampened with

glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner

directly on the mirror as that may cause

the liquid cleaner to en ter the mirror

housing and damage the mirror.

! Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached on

the front and back sides. During nighttime

driving, these sensors detect distracting

glare from vehicle headlights behind you

and automatically dim the mirror to elim-

inate glare and preserve your vision. For

this reason, use care not to cover the

sensors with stickers, or other similar

items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean

using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an

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applicator.

& Auto-dimming mirror with

HomeLink

(if equipped)

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) LED

4) HomeLink

button 3

5) Sensor

6) Automatic dimming on button

7) Automatic dimming off button

The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare

feature which automatically reduces glare

coming from headlights of vehicles behind

you. It also contains a HomeLink

wireless

control system.

By pressing the automatic dimming on/off

button, the automatic dimming function is

turned on or off. When the automatic

dimming function is on, the LED indicator

will illuminate.

Even with the mirror in the automatic

dimming mode, the mirror surface turns

bright if the shift lever/select lever is

shifted into the “R” (reverse) position. This

is to ensure good rearward visibility during

reversing.

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

towel or similar material dampened with

glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner

directly on the mirror as that may cause

the l iquid cleaner to enter the mirror

housing and damage the mirror.

! Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached on

both the front and back sides. During

nighttime driving, these sensors detect

distracting glare from vehicle headlights

behind you and automatically dim the

mirror to eliminate glare and preserve

your vision. For this reason, use care not

to cover the sensors with stickers, or other

similar items. Periodically wipe the sen-

sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton

cloth or an applicator.

! HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem

The HomeLink

Wireless Control System

can be used to activate remote control

devices such as gate operators, garage

door openers, door locks, home lighting

and security systems.

There are three HomeLink

buttons on the

mirror, each of which can be programmed

for operation of one desired device. For

details on the device types which can be

operated by this system, consult the

HomeLink

website at:

www.h omelink.com or call 1-800-355-

3515.

Note the following information about this

system.

If your vehi cle is equipped with the

HomeLink

Wireless Control System, it

complies with Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission Rules in

the U.S. and the RSS-210 of Industry

Canada in Canada. Its operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes and modifications to this system

by anyone other than an autho rized

service facility could void authorization to

use this equipment.

HomeLink

and the HomeLink

house are

registered trademarks of Johnson Con-

trols, Inc.

WARNING

. W h e n p r o g r a m m i n g t h e

HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem, you may be operating a

garage door opener or other

device. Make sure that people

and objects are out of the way

of the garage door or other

device to prevent potential harm

or damage.

. Do not use the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System with a gar-

age door opener that lacks the

safety stop and reverse feature

as required by applicable safety

standards. A garage door opener

which cannot detect an object,

signaling the door to stop and

reverse, does not meet these

safety standards. Using a garage

door opener without these fea-

tures increases risk of serious

injury or death. For more infor-

mation, consult the HomeLink

website at www. or

call 1-800-355-3515.

CAUTION

When programming the HomeLink

Wireless Control System to operate

a garage door opener or an entrance

gate, unplug the device’s motor

from the outlet during programming

to prevent motor burnout.

NOTE

. After programming your HomeLink

Wireless Control System for the de-

sired d evices, retain the hand-held

transmitters for further programming

or device testing in the event of a

problem.

. It is recommended that you insert a

new battery in the hand-held transmit-

ter of a device to ensure correct

programming.

! Garage door opener programming in

the U.S.A.

NOTE

When programming the HomeLink

Wireless Control System for a garage

door opener, it is suggested that you

park the vehicle outside the garage.

1. Unplug the motor of the garage door

opener from the outlet.

NOTE

If any of the HomeLink

buttons are

already programmed for other devices,

skip step 2 because it clears the

memory of all three buttons.

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1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

2. Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink

buttons (button 1 and button

3) until the indicator light begins to flash

(after approximately 20 seconds). Then

release both buttons.

3. Hold the end of the garage door

opener’s hand-held transmitter between

1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 mm) away from

the HomeLink

button you wish to pro-

gram.

4. Simultaneously press and hold both

the hand-held transmitter button and the

desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT re-

lease the buttons until step 5 has been

completed.

NOTE

Some gate operators and garage door

openers may require you to replace

this programming step 4 with proce-

dures in “Programming for entrance

gates a nd garage door openers in

Canada” F3-61.

5. Hold down bo th buttons until t he

HomeLink

indicator light flashes, first

slowly then rapidly. When the indicator

light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be

released. (The rapidly flashing light indi-

cates successful programming of the new

frequency signal.)

6. Press and hold the programmed but-

ton and check the HomeLink

indicator

light. If the indicator light stays on con-

tinuously, your garage door should acti-

vate and the programming is completed.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly for 2

seconds and then stays on continuously,

your garage door opener may be pro-

tected by a rolling code feature. In this

case you need to perform the additional

steps that are described in “Programming

rolling-code-protected garage door open-

ers in the U.S.A.” F3-60.

! Programming rolling-code-protected

garage door openers in the U.S.A.

If your garage door opener has a rolling

code fea ture, program the HomeLink

Wireless Control System for it by following

steps 1 through 5 in “Garage door opener

programming in the U.S.A.” F3-59. Then

continue with the following steps.

NOTE

The assistance of a second person

may make the programming quicker

and easier.

1. L ocate the training button on the

garage door ope ner motor head unit.

The exact location and color of the button

may vary by brand of garage door opener.

If it is difficult to locate the training button,

refer to your garage door opener’s instruc-

tion manual.

1) Training button

2. Press the training button on the

garage door opener motor head unit

(which activates the “training light” on the

unit). Proceed to step 3 within 30 seconds.

3. Inside the vehicle, firmly press, hold for

2 seconds and release the HomeLink

button that was programmed in the pre-

viou s section. Press and release the

button a second time to complete the

programming procedure.

NOTE

Some garage door openers may re-

quire you to do the above press-hold-

release sequence a third time to com-

plete the programming.

4. The garage door opener should now

recognize the HomeLink

Wireless Control

System and your garage door opener

should activate when the HomeLink

button is pressed.

! Programming for entrance gates and

garage door openers in Canada

1. Unplug the motor of the entrance gate

or garage door opener from the outlet.

NOTE

If any of the HomeLink

buttons are

already programmed for other devices,

skip step 2 because it clears the

memory of all three buttons.

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

2. Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink

buttons (button 1 and button

3) until th e HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash (after approximately 20

seconds). Then release both buttons.

3. Hold the end of the entrance gate’s/

garage door opener’s hand-held transmit-

ter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76

mm) away from the HomeLink

button you

wish to program.

4. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

5. Press and release (“cycle”) the hand-

held transmitter button every 2 seconds

until step 6 is complete.

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6. When the indicator light flashes slowly

and then rapidly after several seconds,

release both buttons.

7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/

garage door opener to the outlet.

8. Test your entrance gate/garage door

opener by pressing the programmed

HomeLink

button.

! Operating the HomeLink

Wireless

Control System

Once programmed, the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System can be used to

remote-control the devices to which its

buttons are programmed. To activate a

device, simply press the appropriate but-

ton. The indicator light illuminates, indicat-

ing that the signal is being transmitted.

! Programming other devices

To program other devices such as door

locks, home lighting and security systems,

contact HomeLink

at www.

or call 1-800-355-3515.

! Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button

1. Press and hold the HomeLink

button

you wish to reprogram. DO NOT release

the button until step 4 has been com-

pleted.

2. When the HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash slowly (after approximately

20 seconds), position the hand-held trans-

mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches

(25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink

button you wish to program.

3. Press and hold the hand-held trans-

mitter button. The HomeLink

indicator

light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.

4. When the indicator light begins to flash

rapidly, release both buttons.

The programming for the previous device

is now erased and the new device can be

operated by pressing the HomeLink

button.

! Erasing HomeLink

button memory

NOTE

. Performi ng this procedure erases

the memory of all the preprogrammed

buttons simultaneously. The memory

of individual buttons cannot be erased.

. It is recommended that upon the

sale of the vehicle, the memory of all

programmed Home Link

buttons be

erased for security purposes.

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

1. Press and hold the two outer buttons

(button 1 and button 3) until the indicator

light begins to flash (after approximately

20 seconds).

2. Release both buttons.

! In case a problem occurs

If you cannot activate a device using the

corresponding HomeLink

button after

programming, contact HomeLink

ink.com or call 1-800-355-

3515 for assistance.

& Outside mirrors

! Convex mirror (passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex

mirror and farther away than when

viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use

the c onvex mirror to judge the

distance of vehicles behind you

when changing lanes. Use the inside

mirror (or glance backwards) to

determine the actual size and dis-

tance of objects that you view in

convex mirror.

! Remote control mirror switch

The remote control mirrors operate only

when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or

“Acc” position.

1. Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust

the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to

adjust the right-hand mirror.

2. Move the knob in the direction you

want to move the mirror.

3. Return the knob to the neutral position

to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-

ally.

! Power folding mirror switch (if

equipped)

The power folding mirror switch operates

only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

or “Acc” position.

To fold the outside mirrors, push the power

folding mirror switch. To unfold the mirrors,

push the switch again.

NOTE

. When the temperature is low, the

outside mirrors may stop during opera-

tion. Push the switch again. When the

outside mirrors do not work by operat-

ing the switch, move the outside mir-

rors several times manually. This

makes it possible to operate them by

switch operation.

. When you operate the power folding

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mirror switch continuously, it may not

work. This is not a malfunction. Oper-

ate after waiting for a short period of

time.

. When you unfold the outside mirrors

manually, the mir rors may become

wobbly. Be sure to unfold the mirrors

by operating the switch. If the outside

mirrors are still wobbly, fold the mirrors

again and then unfold them by operat-

ing the switch again.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

WARNING

. Do not adjust the steering wheel

tilt/telescopic position while driv-

ing . This may cause lo ss of

vehicle control and result in

personal injury.

. If the lever cannot be raised to

the fixed posit ion, adjust the

steering wheel again. It is dan-

gerous to drive without locking

the steering wheel. This may

cause loss of vehicle control

and result in personal injury.

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to

“Front seats” F1-2.

2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.

3. Move the steering wheel to the desired

level.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering

wheel in place.

5. Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked by moving it up and down,

and forward and backward.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

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