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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 l ight deters 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

malfunctio ning. 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 indicator light

flashes irregularly or its fuse blows

(the light does not flash if its fuse is

blown), the immobilizer system will

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 t ime 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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