Get Starting and Operating Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Sixth Generation (2020-2025)

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7-1. Fuel .................................................................. 348

Fuel Requirements.............................................. 348

Fuel Filler Lid and Cap........................................ 350

7-2. State Emission Testing (U.S. Only) ............... 354

7-3. Preparing to Drive .......................................... 355

7-4. Starting and Stopping the Engine (Models

without Push-Button Ignition Switch) ......... 356

General Precautions When Starting/Stopping

Engine.............................................................. 356

Starting Engine................................................... 356

Stopping the Engine ........................................... 357

Steering Lock ..................................................... 357

7-5. Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with

Push-Button Start System) .......................... 358

Safety Precautions.............................................. 358

Operating Range for Push-Button Start System... 358

Starting Engine................................................... 358

Stopping Engine ................................................. 360

When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate

Properly ........................................................... 360

Steering Lock ..................................................... 361

7-6. Remote Engine Start System

(Dealer Option) .............................................. 361

Remote Engine Starter Transceiver (Fob) ............ 362

Alternate Operation Method for Models with

“Keyless Access with Push-Button Start

System” ........................................................... 365

Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running via

Remote Start (Models without “Keyless Access

with Push-Button Start System”)....................... 365

Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running via

Remote Start (Models with “Keyless Access

with Push-Button Start System”) ...................... 366

Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine

Start Shutdown ................................................ 366

Pre-heating or Pre-cooling the Interior of

the Vehicle ....................................................... 366

Remote Transmitter Program (Remote Engine

Starter Transceiver).......................................... 366

System Maintenance .......................................... 367

Certification for Remote Engine Starter .............. 368

7-7. Continuously Variable Transmission .............369

Continuously Variable Transmission Features..... 369

Select Lever....................................................... 370

Shift Lock Function............................................ 371

Selection of Manual Mode .................................. 373

Driving Tips ....................................................... 374

7-8. SI-DRIVE (If Equipped)....................................374

Intelligent (I) Mode ............................................. 374

Sport Sharp (S#) Mode ....................................... 375

SI-DRIVE Switches ............................................. 375

7-9. Power Steering ................................................376

7-10. Braking...........................................................377

Braking Tips ...................................................... 377

Brake System..................................................... 377

Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators............ 378

7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....................378

ABS Self-Check.................................................. 379

ABS Warning Light............................................. 379

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7-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

System ........................................................... 379

EBD System Malfunctions...................................379

7-13. Vehicle Dynamics Control System .............. 380

Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor ..........381

To Turn On/Off the Vehicle Dynamics Control

System ............................................................. 381

7-14. X-MODE (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness).................................................... 382

To Activate/Deactivate X-MODE........................... 383

Hill Descent Control Function ............................. 385

7-15. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(U.S.-Spec. Models) ...................................... 386

TPMS Screen...................................................... 388

7-16. Parking Your Vehicle .................................... 388

Electronic Parking Brake .................................... 388

Parking Tips ....................................................... 394

7-17. Auto Start Stop System ............................... 394

System Operation ............................................... 394

Displaying the Auto Start Stop System Status..... 398

System Warning ................................................. 398

7-18. Front View Monitor (If Equipped) ................ 399

How to Access the Front View Monitor................ 399

How to Cancel the Front View Monitor ................ 400

Range of Image on Screen.................................. 400

Guiding Line....................................................... 401

Handling of Camera ............................................ 401

7-19. Rear View Camera ........................................ 402

How to Use the Rear View Camera ...................... 403

Viewing Range on the Screen............................. 404

Help Lines ......................................................... 405

7-20. BSD/RCTA (If Equipped) ...............................407

System Features ................................................ 407

System Operation .............................................. 409

BSD/RCTA Approach Indicator Light/Warning

Buzzer ............................................................. 410

BSD/RCTA OFF Indicator.................................... 412

BSD/RCTA Warning Indicator.............................. 413

To Turn On/Off the BSD/RCTA ............................ 413

Certification for the BSD/RCTA ........................... 413

Handling of Rear Corner Radars......................... 415

7-21. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System

(If Equipped) ..................................................416

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System

Overview.......................................................... 417

Operating Conditions ......................................... 419

Sonar Audible Alarm Function............................ 422

Automatic Braking Function Operation ............... 423

Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) System Operation .................................. 425

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System

ON/OFF Setting ................................................ 425

RAB Warning Indicator....................................... 426

Handling of the Sonar Sensors........................... 426

7-22. Driver Monitoring System (If Equipped) ......427

User Recognition Function ................................. 431

Inattentive/Drowsy Driving Warning .................... 433

Driver Monitoring System Indicator/Warning ....... 434

Using the Driver Monitoring System ................... 435

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Registering and Deleting a User.......................... 437

Registering and Deleting Driver Position

Personalization................................................. 437

Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF Settings ........ 437

How to Get the Source Code Using the Open

Source ............................................................. 438

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7-1. Fuel

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CAUTION

. Use of a fuel which is low in

quality or use of an inappropriate

fuel additive may cause damage

to the engine and/or fuel system.

. Some gas stations, particularly

those in high altitude areas, offer

fuels posted as regular octane

gasoline with an octane rating

below 87 AKI (90 RON). Use of

those fuels are not recom-

mended.

& Fuel Requirements

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The engine is designed to operate using

unleaded gasoline with an octane rating

of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher.

NOTE

When using the 2.4 L turbo engine

model to tow a trailer, SUBARU recom-

mends using unleaded gasoline with an

octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) or

higher to reduce the risk of engine

overheat.

! Fuel octane rating

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Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating

can cause persistent and heavy knocking,

which can damage the engine. Do not be

concerned if your vehicle sometimes

knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or

when you accelerate. See your dealer or a

qualified service technician if you use a

fuel with the specified octane rating and

your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently.

! RON

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This octane rating is the Research Octane

Number.

! AKI

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This octane rating is the average of the

Research Octane and Motor Octane num-

bers and is commonly referred to as the

Anti Knock Index (AKI).

! Unleaded gasoline

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The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed

to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler

nozzle. Under no circumstances should

leaded gasoline be used because it will

damage the emission control system and

may impair driveability and fuel economy.

! Reformulated gasoline

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SUBARU supports the use of reformulated

gasoline when available. Reformulated

gasoline has been blended to burn more

cleanly and reduce vehicle emissions.

! MMT

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Some gasoline contains an octane-enhan-

cing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-

pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If

you use such fuels, your emission control

system performance may deteriorate and

the CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-

function indicator light may turn on. If this

happens, return to your authorized

SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is

determined that the condition is caused

by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be

covered by your warranty.

! Gasoline for cleaner air (2.4 L mod-

els)

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Your use of gasoline with detergent ad-

ditives will help prevent deposits from

forming in your engine and fuel system.

This helps keep your engine in tune and

your emission control system working

properly, and is a way of doing your part

for cleaner air. If you continuously use a

high quality fuel with the proper detergent

and other additives, you should never

need to add any fuel system cleaning

agents to your fuel tank.

Many gasolines are now blended with

materials called oxygenates. Use of these

fuels can also help keep the air cleaner.

Oxygenated blend fuels, such as ethanol

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(ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your

vehicle, but should contain no more than

15% ethanol for the proper operation of

your SUBARU.

Do not use any gasoline that contains

more than 15% ethanol, including from any

pump labeled E30, E50 or E85 (which are

only some examples of fuel containing

more than 15% ethanol).

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are

now producing reformulated gasolines,

which are designed to reduce vehicle

emissions. SUBARU approves the use of

reformulated gasoline.

If you are not sure what the fuel contains,

you should ask your service station op-

erators if their gasolines contain deter-

gents and oxygenates and if they have

been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis-

sions.

As additional guidance, only use fuels

suited for your vehicle as explained in the

following description.

. Fuel should be unleaded and have an

octane rating no lower than that specified

in this manual.

. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is

sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.

Methanol can be used in your vehicle

ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel

mixture AND if it is accompanied by

sufficient quantities of the proper cosol-

vents and corrosion inhibitors required to

prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not

use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT

under these conditions.

. If undesirable driveability problems are

experienced and you suspect they may be

fuel related, try a different brand of gaso-

line before seeking service at your

SUBARU dealer.

. Fuel system damage or driveability

problems which result from the use of

improper fuel are not covered under the

SUBARU Limited Warranty.

! Gasoline for cleaner air (2.5 L mod-

els)

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Your use of gasoline with detergent ad-

ditives will help prevent deposits from

forming in your engine and fuel system.

This helps keep your engine in tune and

your emission control system working

properly, and is a way of doing your part

for cleaner air. If you continuously use a

high quality fuel with the proper detergent

and other additives, you should never

need to add any fuel system cleaning

agents to your fuel tank.

Many gasolines are now blended with

materials called oxygenates. Use of these

fuels can also help keep the air cleaner.

Oxygenated blend fuels, such as ethanol

(ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your

vehicle, but should contain no more than

10% ethanol for the proper operation of

your SUBARU.

Do not use any gasoline that contains

more than 10% ethanol, including from any

pump labeled E15, E30, E50 or E85 (which

are only some examples of fuel containing

more than 10% ethanol).

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are

now producing reformulated gasolines,

which are designed to reduce vehicle

emissions. SUBARU approves the use of

reformulated gasoline.

If you are not sure what the fuel contains,

you should ask your service station op-

erators if their gasolines contain deter-

gents and oxygenates and if they have

been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis-

sions.

As additional guidance, only use fuels

suited for your vehicle as explained in the

following.

. Fuel should be unleaded and have an

octane rating no lower than that specified

in this manual.

. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is

sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.

Methanol can be used in your vehicle

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ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel

mixture AND if it is accompanied by

sufficient quantities of the proper cosol-

vents and corrosion inhibitors required to

prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not

use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT

under these conditions.

. If undesirable driveability problems are

experienced and you suspect they may be

fuel related, try a different brand of gaso-

line before seeking service at your

SUBARU dealer.

. Fuel system damage or driveability

problems which result from the use of

improper fuel are not covered under the

SUBARU Limited Warranty.

& Fuel Filler Lid and Cap

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! Locations of the fuel filler lid

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! Refueling

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Only one person should be involved in

refueling. Do not allow others to approach

the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler

pipe while refueling is in progress.

Be sure to observe any other precautions

that are posted at the service station.

1. Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition

switch to the “LOCK”/ “OFF” position and

turn off all the other electrical components.

2. To unlock the fuel filler lid, perform one

of the operations below.

– Press the “

” button on the key fob.

– Press the unlock side of the power

door locking switch.

3. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid.

4. The fuel filler lid opens automatically.

Open it further by hand.

WARNING

Before opening the fuel filler cap,

first touch the vehicle body or a

metal portion of the fuel pump or

similar object to discharge any sta-

tic electricity that may be present on

your body. If your body is carrying

an electrostatic charge, there is a

possibility that an electric spark

could ignite the fuel, which could

burn you. To avoid acquiring a new

static electric charge, do not get

back into the vehicle while refueling

is in progress.

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1) Open

2) Close

5. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it

slowly counterclockwise.

WARNING

. Gasoline vapor is highly flam-

mable. Before refueling, always

turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position first and

then close all vehicle doors and

windows. Make sure that there

are no lighted cigarettes, open

flames or electrical sparks in the

adjacent area. Only handle fuel

outdoors. Quickly wipe up any

spilled fuel.

. When opening the cap, grasp it

firmly and turn it slowly to the left.

Do not remove the cap quickly.

Fuel may be under pressure and

spray out of the fuel filler neck,

especially in hot weather. If you

hear a hissing sound while you

are removing the cap, wait for the

sound to stop and then slowly

open the cap to prevent fuel from

spraying out and creating a fire

hazard.

6. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder

inside the fuel filler lid.

WARNING

. When refueling, insert the fuel

nozzle securely into the fuel filler

pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not

fully inserted, its automatic stop-

ping mechanism may not func-

tion, causing fuel to overflow the

tank and creating a fire hazard.

. Stop refueling when the auto-

matic stop mechanism on the

fuel nozzle activates. If you con-

tinue to add fuel, temperature

changes or other conditions

may cause fuel to overflow from

the tank and create a fire hazard.

7. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler

pump automatically stops. Do not add any

more fuel.

8. Put the cap back on and turn it clock-

wise until you hear a clicking noise. Be

certain not to catch the tether under the

cap while tightening.

CAUTION

Make sure that the cap is tightened

until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage

in the event of an accident.

9. Close the fuel filler lid completely.

CAUTION

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

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surfaces of the vehicle. Because fuel

may damage the paint, be sure to

wipe off any spilled fuel quickly.

Paint damage caused by spilled fuel

is not covered under the SUBARU

Limited Warranty.

NOTE

. You will see the “

” sign in the fuel

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler

lid is located on the right side of the

vehicle.

. If the fuel filler cap is not tightened

until it clicks or if the tether is caught

under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE

warning light/malfunction indicator

light may illuminate. Refer to “CHECK

ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction In-

dicator Light” �P184.

. To lock the fuel filler lid, perform one

of the operations below. However if

these operations are performed when

the fuel filler lid is open, the fuel filler lid

will not lock when it is subsequently

closed.

– Press the “

” button on the key

fob.

– Press the lock side of the power

door locking switch.

. When the doors are locked or un-

locked using the automatic door lock

system, the fuel filler lid will be locked

or unlocked at the same time.

CAUTION

. Never add any cleaning agents to

the fuel tank. The addition of a

cleaning agent may cause da-

mage to the fuel system.

. After refueling, turn the cap to the

right until it clicks to ensure that

it is fully tightened. If the cap is

not securely tightened, fuel may

leak out while the vehicle is being

driven or fuel spillage could oc-

cur in the event of an accident,

creating a fire hazard.

. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

surfaces of the vehicle. Because

fuel may damage the paint, be

sure to wipe off any spilled fuel

quickly. Paint damage caused by

spilled fuel is not covered under

the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

. Always use a genuine SUBARU

fuel filler cap. If you use the

wrong cap, it may not fit or have

proper venting and your fuel tank

and emission control system

may be damaged. It could also

lead to fuel spillage and a fire.

. Immediately put fuel in the tank

whenever the low fuel warning

light illuminates. Engine misfires

as a result of an empty tank could

cause damage to the engine.

Continuing to operate your vehi-

cle at an extremely low fuel level

may result in a reduction of

engine performance.

! If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

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If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to

a malfunction or a dead battery, it can be

opened from the trunk.

1. Remove the access cover at the right-

side of the trunk trim.

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1) Clip

2. Remove the yellow clip from the trim.

3. Pull the yellow clip to unlock the fuel

filler lid.

! If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

(Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)

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If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to

a malfunction or a dead battery, it can be

opened from the cargo area.

1. Remove the access cover at the right-

side of the cargo area trim using a flat-

head screwdriver.

1) Clip

2. Remove the yellow clip from the trim.

3. Pull the yellow clip to unlock the fuel

filler lid.

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7-2. State Emission Testing

(U.S. Only)

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WARNING

Only use a four-wheel dynamometer

when testing an All-Wheel Drive

(AWD) model.

Testing of an AWD model must

NEVER be performed on a single

two-wheel dynamometer. Attempt-

ing to do so will result in uncon-

trolled vehicle movement and may

cause an accident or injuries to

persons nearby.

CAUTION

. At state inspection time, remem-

ber to tell your inspection or

service station in advance not to

place your SUBARU AWD vehicle

on a two-wheel dynamometer.

Otherwise, serious transmission

damage will result.

. Resultant vehicle damage due to

improper testing is not covered

under the SUBARU Limited War-

ranty and is the responsibility of

the state inspection program or

its contractors or licensees.

California and a number of federal states

have Inspection/Maintenance programs to

inspect your vehicle’s emission control

system. If your vehicle does not pass this

test, some states may deny renewal of

your vehicle’s registration.

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer

that monitors the performance of the

engine’s emission control system. Certi-

fied emission inspectors will inspect the

On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as

part of the state emission inspection

process. The OBDII system is designed

to detect engine and transmission pro-

blems that might cause the vehicle emis-

sions to exceed allowable limits. OBDII

inspections apply to all 1996 model year

and newer passenger cars and trucks.

Over 30 states plus the District of Colum-

bia have implemented emission inspection

of the OBDII system.

. The inspection of the OBDII system

consists of a visual operational check of

the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/mal-

function indicator light (MIL) and an ex-

amination of the OBDII system with an

electronic scan tool.

. A vehicle passes the OBDII system

inspection if proper operation of the

“CHECK ENGINE” warning light/malfunc-

tion indicator light (MIL) is observed, there

are no stored diagnostic trouble codes,

and the OBDII readiness monitors are all

complete.

. A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if

the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/mal-

function indicator light (MIL) is not properly

operating (light is illuminated or is not

working due to a burned out bulb) or there

is one or more diagnostic trouble codes

stored in the vehicle’s computer.

. A state emission inspection may reject

(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of

OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT

READY” is greater than one. If the

vehicle’s battery has been recently re-

placed or disconnected, the OBDII system

inspection may indicate that the vehicle is

not ready for the emission test. Under this

condition, the vehicle driver should be

instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a

few days to reset the readiness monitors

and return for an emission re-inspection.

. Owners of rejected or failing vehicles

should contact their SUBARU Dealer for

service.

Some states still use dynamometers in

their emission inspection program. A

dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like

testing device that allows your vehicle’s

wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in

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one place. Prior to your vehicle being put

on a dynamometer, tell your emission

inspector not to place your SUBARU

AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-

ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-

sion damage will result.

The U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel

dynamometers in their emission testing

program have EXEMPTED SUBARU

AWD vehicles from the portion of the

testing program that involves a two-wheel

dynamometer. There are some states that

use four-wheel dynamometers in their

testing program. When properly used, this

equipment should not damage a SUBARU

AWD vehicle.

Under no circumstances should the rear

wheels be jacked off the ground, nor

should the driveshaft be disconnected in

an attempt to bypass AWD for state

emission testing. An AWD vehicle must

be tested using an AWD dynamometer

with all 4 wheels driven and loaded.

7-3. Preparing to Drive

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You should perform the following checks

and adjustments every day before you

start driving.

1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and

lights are clean and unobstructed.

2. Check the appearance and condition

of the tires. Also check tires for proper

inflation.

3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of

leaks.

4. Check that no small animals enter the

engine compartment.

5. Check that the hood, trunk (Legacy)

and rear gate (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) are fully closed.

6. Check the adjustment of the seat.

7. Check the adjustment of the inside and

outside mirrors.

8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your

passengers have fastened their seatbelts.

9. Check the operation of the warning

and indicator lights when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position.

10. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-

ing lights after starting the engine.

CAUTION

Trapping small animals in the cool-

ing fan and belts of the engine may

result in a malfunction. Check that

no small animal enters the engine

compartment and under the vehicle

before starting the engine.

NOTE

. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake

fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels

should be checked daily, weekly or at

fuel stops.

. When towing a trailer, refer to “Trai-

ler Hitch (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness – If Equipped)” �P463.

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7-4. Starting and Stopping

the Engine (Models without

Push-Button Ignition Switch)

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& General Precautions When

Starting/Stopping Engine

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WARNING

. Never start the engine from out-

side the vehicle (except when

using the remote engine start

system). It may result in an acci-

dent.

. Do not leave the engine running

in locations with poor ventilation,

such as a garage and indoors.

The exhaust gas may enter the

vehicle or indoors, and it may

result in carbon monoxide poi-

soning.

. Do not start the engine near dry

foliage, paper, or other flammable

substances. The exhaust pipe

and exhaust emissions can cre-

ate a fire hazard at high tempera-

tures.

CAUTION

. If the engine is stopped during

driving, the catalyst may over-

heat and burn.

. When starting the engine, be sure

to sit in the driver’s seat (except

when using the remote engine

start system).

NOTE

. Avoid racing and rapid acceleration

immediately after the engine has

started.

. After the engine starts, the engine

speed will be kept high.

. On rare occasions, it may be difficult

to start the engine depending on the

fuel used and the driving condition

(repeated short trips when the engine

is not warmed up sufficiently). In such a

case, it is recommended to switch to a

different brand of fuel.

. On rare occasions, transient knock-

ing may be heard from the engine when

the accelerator is operated rapidly such

as a rapid start-up and a rapid accel-

eration. This is not a malfunction.

. The engine starts more easily when

the headlights, air conditioner and rear

window defogger are turned off.

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CAUTION

Do not operate the starter motor

continuously for more than 10 sec-

onds. If the engine fails to start after

operating the starter for 5 to 10

seconds, wait for 10 seconds or

more before trying again.

NOTE

. It may be difficult to start the engine

when the battery has been discon-

nected and reconnected (for mainte-

nance or other purposes). This diffi-

culty is caused by the electronically

controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis

function. To overcome it, keep the

ignition switch in the “ON” position

for approximately 10 seconds before

starting the engine.

. Do not shift the select lever while the

starter is cranking.

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CAUTION

If you restart the engine while the

vehicle is moving, shift the select

lever into the “N” position. Do not

attempt to place the select lever of a

moving vehicle into the “P” position.

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.

3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”

position (preferably “P” position). The

starter will only operate when the select

lever is at the “P” or “N” position.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position and check the operation of the

warning and indicator lights. Refer to

“Warning and Indicator Lights” �P179.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”

position without depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. Release the key immediately

after the engine has started.

If the engine does not start, perform the

following procedure.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK” position and wait for at least

10 seconds. After checking that the

parking brake is applied, turn the

ignition switch to the “START” position

while depressing the accelerator pedal

slightly (approximately a quarter of the

full stroke). Release the accelerator

pedal as soon as the engine starts.

(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn

the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”

position and wait for at least 10

seconds. Then fully depress the accel-

erator pedal and turn the ignition

switch to the “START” position. If the

engine starts, quickly release the ac-

celerator pedal.

(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn

the ignition switch again to the “LOCK”

position. After waiting for 10 seconds

or longer, turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position without depressing

the accelerator pedal.

(4) If the engine still does not start,

contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

for assistance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator

lights have turned off after the engine has

started. The fuel injection system auto-

matically lowers the idle speed as the

engine warms up.

While the engine is warming up, make sure

that the select lever is at the “P” or “N”

position and that the parking brake is

applied.

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The ignition switch should be turned off

only when the vehicle is stopped and the

engine is idling.

WARNING

Do not stop the engine when the

vehicle is moving. This will cause

loss of power to the power steering

and the brake booster, making steer-

ing and braking more difficult. It

could also result in accidental acti-

vation of the “LOCK” position on the

ignition switch, causing the steering

wheel to lock.

1. Stop the vehicle completely.

2. Move the select lever to the “P”

position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK/

OFF” position.

The engine will stop, and the power will be

switched off.

& Steering Lock

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After stopping the engine and the key is

removed from ignition switch, the steering

wheel will be locked due to the steering

lock function.

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When the engine is restarted, the steering

lock will be automatically released.

! When the steering lock cannot be

released

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When you cannot unlock the steering

wheel, perform the following steps.

1. Check that the parking brake is ap-

plied.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.

3. Check that the select lever is set in the

“P” position.

4. Depress the brake pedal and keep it

depressed.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position while turning the steering wheel

left and right.

If you cannot unlock the steering wheel by

doing the steps, contact your nearest

SUBARU dealer.

7-5. Starting and Stopping

Engine (Models with Push-

Button Start System)

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& Safety Precautions

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Refer to “Safety Precautions” �P118.

& Operating Range for Push-

Button Start System

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Refer to “Operating Range for Push-

Button Start System” �P172.

& Starting Engine

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WARNING

. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the precautions

described in “General Precau-

tions When Starting/Stopping

Engine” �P356.

. If the indicator on the push-but-

ton ignition switch flashes in

green after the engine has

started, never drive the vehicle.

The steering is still locked, and it

may result in an accident.

CAUTION

. When the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch is

flashing in orange, there may be a

malfunction with the vehicle.

Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-

diately.

. If the indicator on the push-but-

ton ignition switch is flashing in

green after the engine has

started, it means that the steering

is still locked. While moving the

steering wheel right and left,

depress the brake pedal, and

press the push-button ignition

switch.

. Do not continue pressing the

push-button ignition switch for

more than 10 seconds. Doing so

could cause a malfunction. If the

engine does not start, stop press-

ing the push-button ignition

switch. Instead, press the push-

button ignition switch without

depressing the brake pedal to

switch the power status to

“OFF”. Wait 10 seconds, and then

press the push-button ignition

switch to start the engine.

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NOTE

. When pressing the push-button igni-

tion switch while depressing the brake

pedal:

– The engine starter operates for a

maximum of 10 seconds and after

starting the engine, the starter stops

automatically.

– The engine can be started regard-

less of the power status.

. If the engine does not start, check

the security indicator light. Then press

the push-button ignition switch without

depressing the brake pedal to switch

the power to “OFF”.

– If the light had illuminated, try to

start the engine again.

– If the light had been off, press the

push-button ignition switch while

depressing the brake pedal more

forcefully.

. The engine start procedures may not

function depending on the radio wave

conditions around the vehicle. In such

a case, refer to “Starting Engine”

�P497.

. If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the steering cannot be unlocked.

Charge the battery.

. After the engine starts, the engine

speed will be kept high.

. It may be difficult to start the engine

when the battery has been discon-

nected and reconnected (for mainte-

nance or other purposes). This diffi-

culty is caused by the electronically

controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis

function. To overcome it, keep the

ignition switch in the “ON” position

for approximately 10 seconds before

starting the engine.

. Do not shift the select lever while the

starter is cranking.

1) Operation indicator

2) Push-button ignition switch

When the push-button ignition switch is

pressed while depressing the brake pedal,

the engine will start. The starting proce-

dure for the engine is as follows.

1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the

driver’s seat.

2. Make sure the parking brake is ap-

plied.

3. Make sure the select lever is in the “P”

position. The engine can also start when

the select lever is in the “N” position,

however, for safety reasons, start in the “P”

position.

4. Depress the brake pedal until the

operation indicator on the push-button

ignition switch turns green. When starting

with the select lever in the “N” position, the

indicator does not turn green.

5. While depressing the brake pedal,

press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

. While pressing the select lever but-

ton in, the indicator on the push-button

ignition switch will not turn green even

when the select lever is in the “P”

position.

. In case the engine does not start by

the normal engine start procedure,

move the select lever to the “P” posi-

tion, and switch the power to “ACC”.

Depress the brake pedal, and press the

push-button ignition switch for at least

15 seconds. The engine may start. Only

use this engine start procedure in case

of emergency.

. When the engine is not started, the

brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a

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case, depress the brake pedal more

forcefully than usual. Check that the

operation indicator on the push-button

ignition switch turns green, and press

the push-button ignition switch to start

the engine.

& Stopping Engine

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1. Stop the vehicle completely.

2. Move the select lever to the “P”

position.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch.

The engine will stop, and the power will be

switched off.

WARNING

. Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch during driving.

When the push-button ignition

switch is operated as follows,

the engine will stop.

– The switch is pressed and held

for 3 seconds or longer.

– The switch is pressed briefly 3

times or more in succession.

When the engine stops, the brake

booster will not function. A great-

er foot pressure will be required

on the brake pedal.

The power steering system will

not operate either. A greater force

will be required to steer, and it

may result in an accident.

. If the engine stops during driving,

do not operate the push-button

ignition switch or open any of the

doors until the vehicle is stopped

in a safe location. It is dangerous

because the steering lock may be

activated. Stop the vehicle in a

safe place, and contact a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

CAUTION

. Do not stop the engine while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

. If the engine is stopped while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position, the power

will be in “ACC”. If the vehicle is

left in this condition, the battery

may be discharged.

NOTE

. If you press the push-button ignition

switch while driving, the emergency

engine stop interrupt screen alerts the

driver by messages on the combination

meter display (color LCD) and beeps.

. Although you can stop the engine by

operating the push-button ignition

switch, do not stop the engine during

driving except in an emergency.

& When Access Key Fob Does

Not Operate Properly

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Refer to “Access Key Fob – If Access Key

Fob Does Not Operate Properly” �P496.

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& Steering Lock

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After stopping the engine and any door

including the rear gate is opened, the

steering wheel will be locked due to the

steering lock function.

When the engine is restarted, the steering

lock will be automatically released.

! When the steering lock cannot be

released

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1) Operation indicator

2) Push-button ignition switch

When you cannot restart the engine due to

the steering lock, check the status of

operation indicator and perform the follow-

ing steps.

! Operation indicator flashing in

green

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1. Check that the select lever is set in the

“P” position.

2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch

while turning the steering wheel left and

right.

! Operation indicator flashing in

orange

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There may be a malfunction in the steering

lock function. Immediately contact your

nearest SUBARU dealer.

7-6. Remote Engine Start

System (Dealer Option)

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WARNING

. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the precautions

described in “General Precau-

tions When Starting/Stopping

Engine” �P356.

. Do not remote start a vehicle in an

enclosed environment (e.g.

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

tion of a motor vehicle in an

enclosed environment can cause

a harmful build-up of carbon

monoxide. Carbon monoxide is

harmful to your health. Exposure

to high levels of carbon monox-

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

sciousness and/or death.

The remote engine start system allows you

to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

In addition, the remote engine start system

can activate the heater or air conditioner,

providing you with a comfortable cabin

upon entry. For more details, refer to the

Owner’s Manual supplement for the re-

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mote engine start system.

NOTE

. The length of time for which it is

acceptable to allow the engine to

remain idling may be bound by local

laws and regulations. Check the local

rules when using the remote engine

start system.

. When taking your vehicle in for

service, it is recommended that you

inform the service personnel that your

vehicle is equipped with a remote

engine start system.

& Remote Engine Starter

Transceiver (Fob)

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1) Fob button

! Starting the engine

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NOTE

All vehicle doors (including rear gate)

and the engine hood must be closed

prior to activating the remote engine

start system. Any open entry point will

prevent starting or cause the engine to

stop.

The remote engine start system is acti-

vated by pressing the fob button on your

remote engine starter transceiver (fob)

twice within 3 seconds. If the fob is within

operating range of the system and the start

request is received, the following will

occur.

. The fob flashes and beeps once.

. The horn sounds once.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

parking lights flash once.

If the fob is not within range (the user is too

far away from the vehicle), the fob will

indicate two long flashes without beeping.

The system will check certain safety

preconditions before starting, and if all

conditions are met, the engine will start

within 5 seconds. After the engine starts,

the following will occur.

. The fob flashes and beeps twice.

. The horn sounds once.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

parking lights flash once.

While the engine is idling via the remote

engine start system, the following will

occur.

. The side marker lights, tail lights, and

parking lights remain illuminated.

. The fob button flashes once every 3

seconds.

. The power windows are disabled.

If the engine turns over but does not start

(or starts and stalls) the remote engine

start system will power off and then

attempt to start the engine 3 additional

times. The system will not attempt to

restart the engine if it determines a vehicle

malfunction is preventing starting. If the

engine does not start after 3 additional

attempts, the remote engine start request

will be aborted.

! Stopping the engine

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Press and hold the fob button for at least 2

seconds to stop the engine. The fob will

flash and beep three times, indicating the

engine has stopped. If the stop request is

not received (for example, if the user is too

far away from the vehicle), the fob will

continue to flash once every 3 seconds.

The system will automatically stop the

engine after 15 minutes.

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! Remote start safety features

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For safety and security reasons, the

remote engine start system will prevent

starting (or stop the engine if running) and

sound the horn twice if any of the following

conditions is detected. In addition, the fob

will flash and beep 3 times.

. The total run-time has exceeded 20

minutes.

. The brake pedal is depressed.

. A key is in the ignition switch.

. The engine hood is open.

. The engine idle speed exceeds 3,500

rpm.

. The security alarm is triggered.

. The select lever is not in the “P”

position.

If the system detects any door (including

the rear gate) open during operation, it will

prevent starting or stop the engine, and

sound the horn and flash side marker

lights, tail lights, and parking lights 6 times.

In addition to the items above, if the

vehicle’s engine management system

determines there is a safety risk due to a

vehicle-related problem, the vehicle will

power down and the horn will sound 3

times.

NOTE

. If the alarm system is armed at the

time of remote engine starter activation

(the security indicator light on the

combination meter is flashing), the

alarm system will remain armed

throughout the remote start run cycle.

. If the alarm system is disarmed at

the time of remote engine starter acti-

vation (the security indicator light on

the combination meter is not flashing),

the alarm system will remain disarmed

throughout the remote start run cycle.

! Remote start operation - fob con-

firmation

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Your remote engine starter fob is a

bidirectional transceiver that can confirm

system operation with several different

visual and audible indications. The fob’s

LED-backlit button and internal piezo

buzzer will indicate the status of the

system using the following the flash and

beep sequences, provided the fob is within

operational range of the system.

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Precondition

Fob Indication

Meaning

Flash Beep

Fob start button is being pressed

Continuous while button is

held down

— The fob is transmitting an RF signal

User attempts to start engine by pressing fob

button twice within 3 sec

1 flash 1 beep Engine start request received

2 flashes 2 beeps Engine started successfully

1 flash every 3 sec — Engine idling

3 flashes 3 beeps Vehicle is in range but engine not started

2 long flashes — Vehicle not in range (engine not started)

Engine idling by remote engine start operation

1 flash every 3 sec — Engine idling

3 flashes 3 beeps

Engine stopped by system time-out or for safety

reasons (see sections above)

User attempts to stop engine by pressing and

holding fob button for at least 2 sec

3 flashes 3 beeps Engine stopped by user request

1 flash every 3 sec —

Stop request not received. Engine still idling.

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& Alternate Operation Method

for Models with “Keyless Ac-

cess with Push-Button Start

System”

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Access key fob

1) Lock button

An access key fob can be used as the

remote engine start transmitter. Operate

the lock button to start or stop the engine

as follows.

! Before starting the engine

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Before using the remote engine start

system to start the engine, confirm the

following conditions.

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

. All doors including the rear gate are

closed.

. The engine hood is closed.

. The push-button ignition switch is in the

“OFF” position.

! Starting the engine

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To start the engine with remote engine

start system, briefly press the lock button

twice within 2 seconds, then press and

hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

1. Press the lock button briefly. The

hazard warning flashers then flash once

and the keyless buzzer chirps once.

2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock button

briefly again. The hazard warning flashers

then flash once again, and the keyless

buzzer chirps once again.

3. After step 2, immediately press and

hold the lock button. The hazard warning

flashers then flash three times, and the

horn will honk once.

4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,

release the lock button. The engine will

then start successfully.

! Stopping the engine

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Press and hold the lock button to stop the

engine with remote engine start system.

! Remote start safety features

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For detailed information, refer to “Remote

start safety features” �P363.

& Entering the Vehicle While It

Is Running via Remote Start

(Models without “Keyless

Access with Push-Button

Start System”)

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1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

remote keyless entry system.

NOTE

If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked

manually using the key, the vehicle’s

alarm system will trigger (if the alarm

system is armed prior to activating the

remote engine start system) and the

engine will turn off. Perform either of

the following procedures to disarm the

alarm system. Refer to “Alarm System”

�P143.

– Insert the key into the ignition

switch and turn it to the “ON”

position.

– Press any button on the remote

keyless entry transmitter.

2. Enter the vehicle. The engine will shut

down when any door or rear gate is

opened.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn it to the “START” position to

restart the engine.

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& Entering the Vehicle While It

Is Running via Remote Start

(Models with “Keyless Ac-

cess with Push-Button Start

System”)

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1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the

keyless access function and remote key-

less entry system.

NOTE

If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked

manually using the key, the vehicle’s

alarm system will trigger (if the alarm

system is armed prior to activating the

remote engine start system) and the

engine will turn off. Perform either of

the following procedures to disarm the

alarm system. Refer to “Alarm System”

�P143.

– Turn the push-button ignition

switch to the “ACC” or “ON” posi-

tion.

– Press any button on the access

key fob.

2. Enter the vehicle. The engine will

remain running provided the access key

fob is present and detected by the vehicle.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch

once while depressing the brake pedal

before driving your vehicle. The remote

engine starter transceiver (fob) will flash

and beep 3 times to indicate that the

remote start system has been shut down.

& Entering the Vehicle Follow-

ing Remote Engine Start

Shutdown

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An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is

opened by the remote keyless entry

transmitter within a few seconds immedi-

ately following remote engine start shut-

down.

& Pre-heating or Pre-cooling

the Interior of the Vehicle

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Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-

perature controls to the desired setting and

operation. After the system starts the

engine, the heater or air conditioning will

activate and heat or cool the interior to

your setting.

& Remote Transmitter Program

(Remote Engine Starter

Transceiver)

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New transmitters can be programmed to

the remote engine start system in the

event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,

damaged or additional transmitters are

desired (the system will accept up to eight

transmitters). New remote engine start

transmitters can be programmed accord-

ing to the following procedure.

1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s

door must remain open throughout the

entire process).

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then

“LOCK”/“OFF”, back to “ON” then “LOCK”/

“OFF”, back to “ON” then “LOCK”/“OFF”,

then back to “ON” again and leave the

ignition “ON” throughout the programming

process.

4. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn three times, indicating that

the system has entered the transmitter

learn mode.

5. Press and release the “

” button on

the transmitter that you want to program.

6. The system will flash the side marker

lights, tail lights and parking lights and

honk the horn one time, indicating that the

system has learned the transmitter. Upon

successful programming, the remote start

confirmation transmitter button will flash

one time.

7. Repeat step 5 for any additional

transmitters (the system will accept up to

eight transmitters).

8. The system will exit the transmitter

learn mode if the key is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the door is closed

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or after 2 minutes.

& System Maintenance

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NOTE

For remote engine starter transceiver:

In the event that the vehicle’s battery is

replaced, discharged or disconnected,

it will be necessary to start the vehicle a

minimum of one time using the key

prior to activating the remote engine

start system. This is required to allow

the vehicle electronic systems to re-

synchronize.

! Changing the battery

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CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the remote engine start

transmitter when replacing the

battery.

. Be careful not to damage the

printed circuit board in the re-

mote engine start transmitter

when replacing the battery.

. Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

moved parts; children could

swallow them.

. There is a danger of explosion if

an incorrect replacement battery

is used. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type of bat-

tery.

. Battery should not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

For models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

Perform the procedure described in “Re-

placing Battery of Access Key Fob”

�P555.

For remote engine starter transceiver:

The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-2450)

supplied in your remote engine start

transmitter should last approximately one

year, depending on usage. When the

battery begins to weaken, you will notice

a decrease in range (distance from the

vehicle that your remote control operates).

Follow the instructions below to change

the remote engine start transmitter battery.

1. Remove the small phillips screw lo-

cated on the back side lower left corner of

the transmitter.

2. Carefully pry the remote engine start

transmitter halves apart using a small flat-

head screwdriver.

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3. Remove the circuit board from the

bottom half of the case and remove the

battery and replace with new one. Be sure

to observe the (+) sign on the old battery

before removing it to ensure that the new

battery is inserted properly (battery “+”

should be pointed away from the transmit-

ter circuit board on battery).

4. Carefully snap the case halves back

together, reinstall the phillips screw and

test the remote engine start system.

& Certification for Remote En-

gine Starter

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! U.S.-spec. models

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CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This de-

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

! Canada-spec. models

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7-7. Continuously Variable

Transmission

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WARNING

Do not shift from the “P” or “N”

position into the “D” or “R” position

while depressing the accelerator

pedal. This may cause the vehicle

to lurch forward or backward.

CAUTION

. Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to observe these

precautions could cause damage

to the transmission.

– Shift into the “P” or “R” posi-

tion only after the vehicle has

completely stopped.

– Do not shift from the “D”

position into the “R” position

or vice versa until the vehicle

has completely stopped.

. Do not race the engine for more

than 5 seconds in any position

except the “N” or “P” position

when the brake is applied or

when chocks are used in the

wheels. This may cause the

transmission fluid to overheat.

. Never move the vehicle rearward

by inertia with the select lever set

in a forward driving position or

move the vehicle forward by

inertia with the select lever set

in the “R” position. Doing so may

result in an unexpected accident

or malfunction.

. When parking the vehicle, first

securely apply the parking brake

and then place the select lever in

the “P” position. Do not park for a

long time with the select lever in

any other position as doing so

could result in a dead battery.

& Continuously Variable Trans-

mission Features

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The continuously variable transmission is

electronically controlled and provides an

infinite number of forward speeds and 1

reverse speed. It also has a manual mode.

NOTE

. When the engine coolant tempera-

ture is still low, the transmission will

shift at higher engine speeds than

when the coolant temperature is suffi-

ciently high in order to shorten the

warm-up time and improve driveability.

The gearshift timing will automatically

shift to the normal timing after the

engine has warmed up.

. Immediately after transmission fluid

is replaced, you may feel that the

transmission operation is somewhat

unusual. This results from invalidation

of data which the on-board computer

has collected and stored in memory to

allow the transmission to shift at the

most appropriate times for the current

condition of your vehicle. Optimized

shifting will be restored as the vehicle

continues to be driven for a while.

. When driving under continuous hea-

vy load conditions such as towing a

camper or climbing a long, steep hill,

the engine speed, vehicle speed and air

conditioning system cooling perfor-

mance may automatically be reduced.

This is not a malfunction. This phenom-

enon results from the engine control

function maintaining the cooling per-

formance of the vehicle. The engine

and vehicle speed will return to a

normal speed when the engine is able

to maintain the optimum cooling per-

formance after the heavy load de-

creases. Driving under a heavy load

must be performed with extreme care.

Do not try to pass a vehicle in front

when driving on an uphill slope while

towing.

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. The continuously variable transmis-

sion is a chain type system that pro-

vides superior transmission efficiency

for maximum fuel economy. At times,

depending on varying driving condi-

tions, a chain operating noise may be

heard that is characteristic of this type

of system.

. Place the shift boot to the original

position after it is lifted. If the select

lever is operated with the shift boot in

the rolled up position, the shift boot

may have tension and it may disturb the

select lever operation.

& Select Lever

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1) Select lever button

: With the brake pedal depressed, shift

while pressing the select lever button in

: Shift while pressing the select lever

button in

: Shift without pressing the select lever

button

The select lever has four positions, “P”,

“R”, “N”, “D” and also has a manual gate for

using the manual mode.

NOTE

. For some models, to protect the

engine while the select lever is in the

“P” or “N” position, the engine is

controlled so that the engine speed

may not become too high even if the

accelerator pedal is depressed hard.

. When you change the select lever

position, make sure to move the select

lever firmly to the selected position.

! P (Park)

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This position is for parking the vehicle and

starting the engine. In this position, the

transmission is mechanically locked to

prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.

When you park the vehicle, first apply the

parking brake, then shift into the “P”

position. Do not hold the vehicle with only

the mechanical friction of the transmission.

To shift the select lever from the “P” to any

other position, you should depress the

brake pedal fully then move the select

lever. This prevents the vehicle from

lurching when it is started.

! R (Reverse)

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This position is for backing the vehicle. To

shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop the

vehicle completely then move the lever to

the “R” position while pressing the select

lever button in.

When the ignition switch has been turned

to the “ACC” position, the movement of the

select lever from the “N” to “R” position is

only possible by depressing the brake

pedal. For details, refer to “Shift Lock

Function” �P371.

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! N (Neutral)

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This position is for restarting a stalled

engine. In this position, the transmission is

neutral, meaning that the wheels and

transmission are not locked. Therefore,

the vehicle will roll freely, even on the

slightest incline unless the parking brake

or foot brake is applied.

Avoid coasting with the transmission in

neutral. Engine braking has no effect in

this condition.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the

select lever in the “N” (neutral)

position. Engine braking has no

effect in this condition and the risk

of an accident is consequently in-

creased.

! D (Drive)

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This position is for normal driving. The

transmission shifts automatically and con-

tinuously into a suitable gear according to

the vehicle speed and the acceleration you

require. Also, while driving up and down a

hill, the transmission assists and controls

the driving performance and engine brak-

ing while corresponding to the road grade.

When more acceleration is required in “D”

position, depress the accelerator pedal

fully to the floor and hold that position. The

transmission will automatically downshift.

In this case, the transmission will operate

like a conventional automatic transmis-

sion. When you release the pedal, the

transmission will return to the original gear

position.

If one of the shift paddles behind the

steering wheel is operated while driving in

the “D” position, the transmission will

temporarily switch to the manual mode.

In this mode, you can shift to any gear

position using the shift paddles. For details

about the manual mode, refer to “Selection

of Manual Mode” �P373. Once the

vehicle speed stabilizes, the transmission

will switch from the manual mode back to

the “D” position for normal driving.

! While climbing a grade

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When driving up a hill, undesired upshift is

prevented from taking place when the

accelerator is released. This minimizes

the chance of subsequent downshifting to

a lower gear when accelerating again. This

prevents repeated upshifting and down-

shifting resulting in a smoother operation

of the vehicle.

NOTE

The transmission may downshift, de-

pending on the way the accelerator

pedal is depressed to accelerate the

vehicle again.

& Shift Lock Function

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The shift lock function helps prevent the

improper operation of the select lever.

. The select lever cannot be operated

unless the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position and the brake pedal is

depressed.

. The select lever cannot be moved from

the “P” position to any other position before

the brake pedal is depressed. Depress the

brake pedal first, and then operate the

select lever.

. Only the “P” position allows you to turn

the key from the “ACC” position to the

“LOCK” position and remove the key from

the ignition key cylinder (models without

“keyless access with push-button start

system”).

. Only the “P” position allows you to turn

the push-button ignition switch to the

“OFF” position (models with “keyless

access with push-button start system”).

. If the ignition switch is turned to the

“ACC” position while the select lever is in

the “N” position, the select lever may not

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be moved to the “P” position without

depressing the brake pedal and pressing

the select lever button.

! Shift lock release

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If the select lever cannot be operated, turn

the ignition switch back to the “ON”

position, then move the select lever to

the “P” position with the select lever button

pressed and the brake pedal depressed.

If the select lever does not move after

performing the above procedure, check

and confirm the following and release the

shift lock accordingly.

. When the select lever cannot be

shifted from “P” to “N”:

Refer to “Shift lock release using the shift

lock release portion” �P372.

. When the select lever cannot be

shifted from “N” to “R” or “P”:

Place the ignition switch in the “ACC”

position, then move the select lever to the

“P” position with the brake pedal de-

pressed.

If the select lever still does not move, refer

to “Shift lock release using the shift lock

release portion” �P372.

If the shift lock cannot be released without

using the shift lock release button in the

above cases, there may be a malfunction

in the shift lock system or the vehicle

control system.

Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion as soon as possible.

! Shift lock release using the shift

lock release portion

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Perform the following procedure to release

the shift lock.

1. Apply the parking brake and stop the

engine.

1) Hole

2. Turn over the inner trim of the pocket.

3. Remove the grip portion of the screw-

driver.

4. While depressing the brake pedal,

insert the screwdriver into the hole, press

the shift lock release portion using the

screwdriver, and then move the select

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lever.

If the select lever does not move after

performing the above procedure, the shift

lock system may be malfunctioning. Con-

tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as

soon as possible.

& Selection of Manual Mode

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With the vehicle either moving or station-

ary, move the select lever from the “D”

position to the “M” position to select the

manual mode.

1) Upshift indicator

2) Downshift indicator

3) Gear position indicator

When the manual mode is selected, the

gear position indicator and upshift indica-

tor and/or downshift indicator on the

combination meter illuminate. The gear

position indicator shows the currently

selected gear in the 1st-to-8th gear range.

The upshift and downshift indicators show

when a gearshift is possible. When the

upshift indicator “

” is on, upshifting is

possible. When the downshift indicator

“

” is on, downshifting is possible. When

both indicators are on, upshifting and

downshifting are both possible. When the

vehicle stops (for example, at traffic

signals), the downshift indicator turns off.

Gearshifts can be performed using the

shift paddle behind the steering wheel.

To upshift to the next higher gear position,

pull the shift paddle that has “+” indicated

on it. To downshift to the next lower gear

position, pull the shift paddle that has “−”

indicated on it.

To deselect the manual mode, return the

select lever to the “D” position from the “M”

position.

While driving with the select lever in the “D”

position, if you change gears by operating

the shift paddle, the gear position indicator

light illuminates and shows the current

gear condition.

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CAUTION

Do not place or hang anything on the

shift paddles. Doing so may result in

accidental gear shifting.

NOTE

Please read the following points care-

fully and bear them in mind when using

the manual mode.

. If you attempt to shift down when the

engine speed is too high, i.e., when a

downshift would push the tachometer

needle beyond the red zone, beeps will

be emitted to warn you that the down-

shift is not possible.

. If you attempt to shift up when the

vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-

sion will not respond.

. You can perform a skip-shift (for

example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating

the shift paddle twice in rapid succes-

sion.

. The transmission automatically se-

lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops

moving.

. If the temperature of the transmis-

sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT

OIL TEMP” warning light will illuminate.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place and let the engine idle until the

warning light turns off.

& Driving Tips

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NOTE

If the accelerator and brake pedals are

depressed at the same time, driving

torque may be restrained. This is not a

malfunction.

. On a road surface where there is a risk

of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or

gravel-covered road), you can pull away

from a standstill safely and easily by first

selecting the 2nd gear of the manual

mode.

. Always apply the foot or parking brake

when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or

“R” position.

. Make sure to apply the parking brake

when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the

vehicle with only the transmission.

. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary

position on an uphill grade by using the “D”

position. Use the brake instead.

. The engine may, on rare occasions,

knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-

ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.

This phenomenon does not indicate a

malfunction.

7-8. SI-DRIVE (If Equipped)

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SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive)

works to maximize engine performance,

control and efficiency.

This system consists of two modes:

Intelligent (I) and Sport Sharp (S#). By

operating the SI-DRIVE switches, the

character of the power unit changes.

& Intelligent (I) Mode

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! For smooth, efficient performance

driving

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The linear acceleration characteristic of

the Intelligent (I) mode is ideal for normal

driving usage.

The Intelligent (I) mode provides well-

balanced performance with greater fuel

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efficiency and smooth driveability without

stress. Power delivery is moderate during

acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency.

This is ideal for around-town driving and

situations that do not require full power

output. It provides better control in difficult

driving conditions, such as slippery roads

or loose surfaces, due to gentler throttle

response.

& Sport Sharp (S#) Mode

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! For maximum performance driving

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For sports-minded drivers, the Sport

Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating

level of engine performance and control.

The throttle becomes more responsive

regardless of the engine speed. Delivering

maximum driving enjoyment, this mode is

ideal for tackling twisting roads and for

merging or overtaking other vehicles on

the freeway with confidence.

& SI-DRIVE Switches

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. To select the Intelligent (I) mode, press

the “I” switch.

. To select the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,

press the “S#” switch.

NOTE

. While the engine is cool, you cannot

change to Sport Sharp (S#) mode.

. The next time you turn on the engine,

after you turned off the engine in the

Sport Sharp (S#) mode, the SI-DRIVE

mode changes to the Intelligent (I)

mode.

. While the engine is running, if the

CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc-

tion indicator light illuminates, the

SI-DRIVE mode changes to the Intelli-

gent (I) mode. In this case, it is not

possible to change to another mode.

. If any of the SI-DRIVE indicators

blink, the SI-DRIVE system may be

malfunctioning. Contact your SUBARU

dealer.

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7-9. Power Steering

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Power steering warning light

The vehicle is equipped with an electric

power steering system. When the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position, the

power steering warning light on the com-

bination meter illuminates to inform the

driver that the warning system is function-

ing properly. Then, if the engine started,

the warning light turns off to inform the

driver that the steering power assist is

operational.

CAUTION

While the power steering warning

light is illuminated, there may be

more resistance when the steering

wheel is operated. Drive carefully to

the nearest SUBARU dealer and

have the vehicle inspected immedi-

ately.

NOTE

If the steering wheel is operated in the

following ways, the power steering

control system may temporarily limit

the power assist in order to prevent the

system components, such as the con-

trol computer and drive motor, from

overheating.

. The steering wheel is operated fre-

quently and turned sharply while the

vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low

speeds, such as while frequently turn-

ing the steering wheel during parallel

parking.

. The steering wheel remains in the

fully turned position for a long period of

time.

At this time, there will be more resis-

tance when steering. However this is

not a malfunction. Normal steering

force will be restored after the steering

wheel is not operated for a while and

the power steering control system has

an opportunity to cool down. However,

if the power steering is operated in a

non-standard way which causes power

assist limitation to occur too frequently,

this may result in a malfunction of the

power steering control system.

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7-10. Braking

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& Braking Tips

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WARNING

Never rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving. This can cause

dangerous overheating of the

brakes and needless wear on the

brake pads.

! When the brakes get wet

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When driving in rain or after washing the

vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a

result, brake stopping distance will be

longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle

at a safe speed while lightly depressing the

brake pedal to heat up the brakes.

! Use of engine braking

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Remember to make use of engine braking

in addition to foot braking. When descend-

ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used,

the brakes may start working improperly

because of brake fluid overheating,

caused by overheated brake pads. To help

prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get

stronger engine braking.

! Braking when a tire is punctured

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Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly

when a tire is punctured. This could cause

a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep

driving straight ahead while gradually

reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the

road to a safe place.

& Brake System

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! Two separate circuits

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Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake

system. Each circuit works diagonally

across the vehicle. If one circuit of the

brake system should fail, the other half of

the system still works. If one circuit fails,

the brake pedal will go down much closer

to the floor than usual and you will need to

press it down much harder. And a much

longer distance will be needed to stop the

vehicle.

! Electronic Brake booster

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The vehicle is equipped with an electronic

brake booster to provide additional braking

force. Do not turn off the ignition switch

while driving because that will turn off the

brake booster, resulting in poor braking

power.

The brakes will continue to work even

when the brake booster completely stops

functioning. If this happens, you will have

to depress the pedal much harder than

during normal braking, and the braking

distance will increase.

NOTE

When the following operations are

performed, an operating sound from

the electronic brake boost control

module may be heard. This is not a

malfunction.

. The brake pedal was operated.

. The driver’s door was opened.

. The EyeSight function was acti-

vated.

. Several minutes have passed after

the engine stopped.

! Supplemental booster function

when pressure fails

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If there is a malfunction in the braking

system, the power for the braking will be

stored by controlling the hydraulic pres-

sure of the VDC system.

When the brake pedal is depressed while

the supplemental booster function is oper-

ating, an operation sound and brake pedal

vibration may be generated.

! Brake assist system

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WARNING

Do not be overconfident about the

brake assist. It is not a system that

brings more braking ability to the

vehicle beyond its braking capabil-

ity. Always use the utmost care

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when driving regarding vehicle

speed and safe distance.

CAUTION

When you need to brake suddenly,

continue depressing the brake pedal

strongly to bring the effect of the

brake assist.

Brake assist is a driver assistance system.

It assists the brake power when the driver

cannot depress the brake pedal strongly

and the brake power is insufficient.

Brake assist generates the brake power

according to the speed at which the driver

depresses the brake pedal.

NOTE

When you depress the brake pedal

strongly or suddenly, the following

phenomena occur. However, even

though these occur, they do not indi-

cate any malfunctions, and the brake

assist system is operating properly.

. You might feel that the brake pedal is

applied by lighter force and generates a

greater braking force.

. You might hear the sound of ABS

operating from the engine compart-

ment.

& Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning

Indicators

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The disc brake pad wear warning indica-

tors on the disc brakes give a warning

noise when the brake pads are worn.

If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard

from the disc brakes while braking, im-

mediately have your vehicle inspected by

the nearest SUBARU dealer.

7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake

System)

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WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driv-

ing – overconfidence because you

are driving with an ABS equipped

vehicle could easily lead to a serious

accident.

CAUTION

. The ABS does not always de-

crease stopping distance. You

should always maintain a safe

following distance from other

vehicles.

. When driving on badly surfaced

roads, gravel roads, icy road, or

over newly fallen snow, stopping

distances may be longer for a

vehicle with the ABS than one

without. When driving under

these conditions, therefore, re-

duce your speed and leave ample

distance from other vehicles.

. When you feel the ABS operating,

you should maintain constant

brake pedal pressure. Do not

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pump the brake pedal since

doing so may defeat the opera-

tion of the ABS.

The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels

which may occur during sudden braking or

braking on slippery road surfaces. This

helps prevent the loss of steering control

and directional stability caused by wheel

lock-up.

When the ABS is operating, you may hear

a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration

in the brake pedal. This is normal when the

ABS operates.

The ABS will not operate when the vehicle

speed is below approximately 6 mph (10

km/h).

& ABS Self-Check

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You may feel a slight shock in the brake

pedal and hear the operating noise of the

ABS from the engine compartment just

after the vehicle is started. This is caused

by an automatic functional test of the ABS

being carried out and does not indicate any

abnormal condition.

& ABS Warning Light

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Refer to “ABS Warning Light” �P187.

7-12. Electronic Brake Force

Distribution (EBD) System

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The EBD system maximizes the effective-

ness of the brakes by allowing the rear

brakes to supply a greater proportion of the

braking force. It functions by adjusting the

distribution of braking force to the rear

wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s

loading condition and speed.

The EBD system is an integral part of the

ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-

nents to perform its function of optimizing

the distribution of braking force. If any of

the ABS components used by the EBD

function fails, the EBD system also stops

working.

When the EBD system is operating, you

may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight

vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

& EBD System Malfunctions

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If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,

the system stops working and the brake

system warning light and ABS warning

light illuminate simultaneously.

. Brake system warning light

. ABS warning light

. Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

If the both warning light remains on even

though the parking brake is released, the

brake fluid level may be low or there could

be a problem with the EBD system. Park

the vehicle in a safe place immediately and

contact an SUBARU dealer.

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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 on, have the

brakes inspected by a SUBARU

dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do

not drive the vehicle. Have your

vehicle towed to the nearest

SUBARU dealer for repair.

7-13. Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol System

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WARNING

Always use the utmost care in driv-

ing – overconfidence because you

are driving with a Vehicle Dynamics

Control system equipped vehicle

could easily lead to a serious acci-

dent.

CAUTION

. Even if your vehicle is equipped

with Vehicle Dynamics Control

system, winter tires should be

used when driving on snow-cov-

ered or icy roads; in addition,

vehicle speed should be reduced

considerably. Simply having a

Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem does not guarantee that the

vehicle will be able to avoid

accidents in any situation.

. Activation of the Vehicle Dy-

namics Control system is an

indication that the road being

travelled on has a slippery sur-

face; since having Vehicle Dy-

namics Control is no guarantee

that full vehicle control will be

maintained at all times and under

all conditions, its activation

should be seen as a sign that

the speed of the vehicle should

be reduced considerably.

. Whenever suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or

an axle are removed from a

vehicle equipped with the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system, have

an inspection of that system

performed by an authorized

SUBARU dealer.

. The following precautions should

be observed in order to ensure

that the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system is operating properly.

– All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same

size, type, and brand. Further-

more, the amount of wear

should be the same for all four

tires.

– Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the

vehicle placard attached to

the driver’s side door pillar.

– When replacing a flat tire, use

only the specified temporary

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spare tire. However, even with

the specified temporary spare

tire, the effectiveness of the

Vehicle Dynamics Control

system will be reduced.

. If non-matching tires are used,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system may not operate cor-

rectly.

In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding

on a slippery road surface and/or during

cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

adjusts the engine’s output and the

wheels’ respective braking forces to help

maintain traction and directional control.

. Traction Control Function

The traction control function is designed to

prevent spinning of the driving wheels on

slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to

maintain traction and directional control.

Activation of this function is indicated by

flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control

operation indicator light.

. Skid Suppression Function

The skid suppression function is designed

to help maintain directional stability by

suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide

sideways during steering operations. Acti-

vation of this function is indicated by

flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control

operation indicator light.

NOTE

. The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem may be considered normal when

the following conditions occur.

– Slight twitching of the brake

pedal is felt.

– The vehicle or steering wheel

shakes to a small degree.

– An operating noise from the en-

gine compartment is heard briefly

when starting the engine and when

driving off after starting the engine.

– The brake pedal seems to jolt

when driving off after starting the

engine.

. In the following circumstances, the

vehicle may be less stable than it feels

to the driver. The Vehicle Dynamics

Control System may therefore operate.

Such operation does not indicate a

system malfunction.

– On gravel-covered or rutted

roads

– On unfinished roads

– When the vehicle is towing a

trailer (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness)

– When the vehicle is fitted with

snow tires or winter tires

. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system will cause operation of

the steering wheel to feel slightly

different compared to that for normal

conditions.

. It is always important to reduce

speed when approaching a corner,

even if the vehicle is equipped with

Vehicle Dynamics Control.

. Always turn off the engine before

replacing a tire as failure to do so may

render the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system unable to operate correctly.

& Vehicle Dynamics Control

System Monitor

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Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control Warn-

ing Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Op-

eration Indicator Light” �P192 and “Vehi-

cle Dynamics Control OFF Indicator Light”

�P193.

& To Turn On/Off the Vehicle

Dynamics Control System

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To turn the Vehicle Dynamics Control on

and off, operate the center information

display. Refer to “Car settings” �P226

(11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle

setting icons” �P246 (dual 7.0-inch dis-

play models).

Creating an adequate driving wheel slip by

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deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control

system temporarily may help to escape

from the following situations. Turn the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system off when

necessary.

. A standing start on a steeply sloping

road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or

otherwise slippery surface

. Extrication of the vehicle when its

wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

When turning off the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system during engine operation,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-

tor light on the combination meter illumi-

nates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control

system will be deactivated. When “Vehicle

Dynamics Control” has been touched

again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF indicator light turns off.

You should not deactivate the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system except under

the above-mentioned situations.

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem helps prevent unstable vehicle

motion such as skidding using con-

trol of the brakes and engine power.

Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system unless it is abso-

lutely necessary. If you must turn off

the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem, drive very carefully based on

the road surface condition.

NOTE

. When “Vehicle Dynamics Control”

has been touched to deactivate the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system auto-

matically reactivates itself the next time

the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position and the engine

is restarted.

. When “Vehicle Dynamics Control”

has been touched to deactivate the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the

vehicle’s running performance is com-

parable with that of a vehicle that does

not have a Vehicle Dynamics Control

system. Do not deactivate the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system except when

absolutely necessary.

. Even when the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system is deactivated, compo-

nents of the brake control system may

still activate. When the brake control

system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-

namics Control operation indicator

light flashes.

7-14. X-MODE (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)

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WARNING

. Always use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence be-

cause you are driving a vehicle

with X-MODE could easily lead to

a serious accident.

. Always use the utmost care in

driving – overconfidence be-

cause you are driving a vehicle

with hill descent control function

could easily lead to a serious

accident. Be especially careful,

and depress the brake pedal if

necessary when driving on ex-

tremely steep downhill, frozen,

muddy or sandy roads. Failure

to control the vehicle’s speed

may cause a loss of control and

result in a serious accident.

CAUTION

. Even if your vehicle is equipped

with X-MODE, winter tires should

be used when driving on snow-

covered or icy roads; in addition,

vehicle speed should be reduced

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considerably. Simply having

X-MODE does not guarantee that

the vehicle will be able to avoid

accidents in any situation.

. Activate X-MODE when you en-

counter a very slippery surface at

low speed. However, having

X-MODE is no guarantee that full

vehicle control will be maintained

at all times and under all condi-

tions. When activating X-MODE,

the speed of the vehicle should

be reduced considerably.

. Whenever suspension compo-

nents, steering components, or

an axle are removed from a

vehicle, have the system in-

spected by an authorized

SUBARU dealer.

. Observe the following precau-

tions in order to ensure that

X-MODE is operating properly:

– All four wheels should be

fitted with tires of the same

size, type, and brand. Further-

more, the amount of wear

should be the same for all four

tires.

– Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the

label attached to the vehicle’s

door pillar.

– Use only the special tempor-

ary spare tire to replace a flat

tire. With a normal temporary

spare tire, the effectiveness of

X-MODE is reduced and this

should be taken into account

when driving the vehicle in

such a condition.

. If the hill descent control function

has operated continuously for a

long time, the temperature of the

brake disc may increase and the

hill descent control function may

be temporarily disabled. In this

case, the hill descent control

indicator will disappear. When

the hill descent control indicator

disappears, the hill descent con-

trol function is disabled.

X-MODE is the integrated control system

of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics

Control system, etc. for driving with bad

road conditions. Using X-MODE, you can

drive more comfortably even in slippery

road conditions including uphill and down-

hill.

X-MODE has the following functions.

. Hill descent control function:

Using the hill descent control function, you

can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed

driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is

likely to increase, the brake control system

will be activated to adjust the vehicle

speed.

. Driving ability control:

This mode increases the hill-climbing

ability and driving ability as well as

enabling smooth application of torque for

easier control of the steering wheel.

& To Activate/Deactivate

X-MODE

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X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)

1) X-MODE indicator

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X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)

1) DEEP SNOW/MUD mode indicator

2) SNOW/DIRT mode indicator

To activate or deactivate X-MODE, oper-

ate the center information display. Refer to

“Car settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display

models) or “Vehicle setting icons” �P246

(dual 7.0-inch display models).

X-MODE control (models with 1 mode)

Speed range

Low-speed

range (less

than 25 mph

(40 km/h))

Medium to

high-speed

range (25 mph

(40 km/h) or

higher)

Outback

X-MODE:

Available

X-MODE: Not

available*

X-MODE control (models with 2 modes)

Speed range

Low-speed

range (less

than 25 mph

(40 km/h))

Medium to

high-speed

range (25 mph

(40 km/h) or

higher)

Subaru

Outback

Wilderness

DEEP SNOW/MUD: Avail-

able*

SNOW/DIRT:

Available

X-MODE: Not

available*

Outback

DEEP SNOW/

MUD: Avail-

able

SNOW/DIRT:

Available

*1: When DEEP SNOW/MUD is operating,

X-MODE is automatically switched to the

low-speed range when the vehicle speed is

less than 25 mph (40 km/h) and to the high-

speed range when the vehicle speed is 25

mph (40 km/h) or more. However, it is not

possible to switch to SNOW/DIRT while the

vehicle is operating in the high-speed range.

If you attempt this, the buzzer sounds twice.

*2: To switch DEEP SNOW/MUD off, operate

the center information display. Refer to “

Car

settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display models).

*3: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph (40

km/h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a

buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be

deactivated.

*4: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph (40

km/h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a

buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be

deactivated. X-MODE will automatically re-

activate when the vehicle speed drops below

22 mph (35 km/h).

NOTE

. Even if you try to activate X-MODE

when the vehicle speed is 12 mph (20

km/h) or more, X-MODE will not be

activated. At this time, a buzzer will

sound twice.

. While the engine is running, if any of

the following conditions is met,

X-MODE will be deactivated. In this

case, it is not possible to activate

X-MODE.

– The CHECK ENGINE warning

light/malfunction indicator light illu-

minates.

– The AT OIL TEMP warning light

flashes.

– The ABS warning light illumi-

nates.

– The Vehicle Dynamics Control

warning light illuminates.

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. If the engine could overheat because

of a temperature increase of the engine

coolant, it may not be possible to

activate X-MODE. Even while X-MODE

is activated, X-MODE will be deacti-

vated when the engine coolant tem-

perature increases.

. The Auto Start Stop system will be

stopped while X-MODE is activated.

Models with 2 modes:

. SNOW/DIRT is suitable for driving

on a snow-covered road where the

points of contact between the tires

and road surface are visible, or for

driving on an unpaved road.

. DEEP SNOW/MUD is suitable for

driving on a road covered with deep

snow where the points of contact

between the tires and road surface are

not visible, or for driving on a muddy

road.

. If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph

(40 km/h) or more while X-MODE is

activated, a buzzer will sound once and

X-MODE will be deactivated. When you

use the cruise control after X-MODE is

automatically deactivated, X-MODE will

not be automatically reactivated when

the vehicle speed drops below 22 mph

(35 km/h).

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The hill descent control function will be in

standby mode when X-MODE is activated

and the vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 12 mph (20 km/h).

The function will operate when the vehicle

speed is less than approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less

than approximately 10%.

The function will turn off when the vehicle

speed is more than approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is

depressed.

CAUTION

The braking power of the hill des-

cent control function may not be

sufficient when strong braking

power is needed (e.g., when towing

a trailer).

NOTE

. Even while the hill descent control

function is operating, you can vary the

vehicle speed using the brake pedal or

accelerator pedal.

. During braking by the hill descent

control function, the stop lights will

illuminate.

. The hill descent control function is

operable regardless of the gradient of

the road.

. The hill descent control function

may be considered normal when the

following conditions occur.

– An operating sound is heard

briefly from the engine compart-

ment while the hill descent control

function is operating.

– The sensation of depressing the

brake pedal is different, (harder than

usual etc.) when the brake pedal is

depressed during hill descent con-

trol function operation.

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This indicator appears while the hill des-

cent control function is in the standby

mode. It flashes while the function is

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operating. It will disappear when the

function is in the disabled mode. When

this function is changed from operational

to non-operational, it will disappear when

the vehicle speed reaches more than

approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).

7-15. Tire Pressure Monitor-

ing System (TPMS) (U.S.-

Spec. Models)

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Low tire pressure warning light

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with a warning message by

sending a signal from a sensor that is

installed in each wheel when tire pressure

is severely low.

The tire pressure monitoring system will

activate only when the vehicle is driven at

speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this

system may not react immediately to a

sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,

a blow-out caused by running over a sharp

object).

WARNING

. If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,

never brake suddenly. Instead,

perform the following procedure.

Otherwise an accident involving

serious vehicle damage and ser-

ious personal injury could occur.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing

speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure

to the COLD tire pressure

shown on the vehicle placard

on the door pillar on the

driver’s side.

Even when the vehicle is driven a

very short distance, the tires get

warm and their pressures in-

crease accordingly. Be sure to

let the tires cool thoroughly be-

fore adjusting their pressures to

the standard values shown on the

tire inflation pressure label. Refer

to “Tires and Wheels” �P532.

The tire pressure monitoring sys-

tem does not function when the

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vehicle is stationary. After adjust-

ing the tire pressures, increase

the vehicle speed to at least 20

mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS

rechecking of the tire inflation

pressures. If the tire pressures

are now above the severe low

pressure threshold, the low tire

pressure warning light should

turn off a few minutes later.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire

pressure, a tire may have signifi-

cant 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/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approximately 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 sys-

tem resetting.

. When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid sea-

lant is used, contact your nearest

SUBARU dealer or other qualified

service shop as soon as possi-

ble. Make sure to replace the tire

pressure warning valve and

transmitter when replacing the

tire. You may reuse the wheel if

there is no damage to it and if the

sealant residue is properly

cleaned off. Do not inject any tire

liquid or aerosol tire sealant into

the tires, as this may cause a

malfunction of the tire pressure

sensors. If the light illuminates

steadily after blinking for ap-

proximately one minute,

promptly contact a SUBARU

dealer to have the system in-

spected.

CAUTION

Do not place metal film or any metal

parts under the driver’s seat. This

may cause poor reception of the

signals from the tire pressure sen-

sors, and the tire pressure monitor-

ing system will not function prop-

erly.

FCC ID: CWTD1G141

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This de-

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip-

ment.

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& TPMS Screen

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This screen displays each tire pressure.

Refer to “Basic Screens” �P208.

7-16. Parking Your Vehicle

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WARNING

. Never leave unattended children

or pets in the vehicle. They could

accidentally injure themselves or

others through inadvertent op-

eration of the vehicle. Also, on

hot or sunny days, the tempera-

ture in a closed vehicle could

quickly become high enough to

cause severe or possibly fatal

injuries to them.

. Do not park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry

grass, waste paper or rags, as

they may burn easily if they come

near hot engine or exhaust sys-

tem parts.

. Be sure to stop the engine if you

take a nap in the vehicle. If engine

exhaust gas enters the passen-

ger compartment, occupants in

the vehicle could die from carbon

monoxide (CO) contained in the

exhaust gas.

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1) Parking brake switch

2) Indicator light

3) Release the electronic parking brake

4) Apply the electronic parking brake

WARNING

. Before exiting the vehicle, make

sure that you turn off the engine.

Otherwise, the parking brake may

be released and an accident may

occur.

. If the brake system warning light

turns on, the electronic parking

brake system may be malfunc-

tioning. Immediately stop your

vehicle in a safe location, use tire

stops under the tires to prevent

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the vehicle from moving and

contact your SUBARU dealer.

. If the electronic parking brake is

operated under the following

conditions, the electronic park-

ing brake indicator light may

flash.

– The brake is overheated.

– The vehicle is on a steep

slope.

In such cases, the vehicle may

start to move which may lead to

an accident. Always use the tire

stops.

CAUTION

. When the electronic parking

brake cannot be applied due to a

malfunction, contact your

SUBARU dealer immediately for

an inspection. If you have to park

your vehicle in such conditions,

perform the following procedure.

– Stop your vehicle in a flat

location.

– Shift the select lever in the “P”

position. When the select le-

ver cannot be shifted into the

“P” position, you must release

shift lock. Refer to “Shift Lock

Function” �P371.

– Use tire stops under the tires

to prevent the vehicle from

moving.

. Never drive with the parking

brake applied. Doing so will

cause unnecessary brake pad

wear. Before driving off, always

make sure that the parking brake

has been released and the brake

system warning light has turned

off.

. The braking power of the electro-

nic parking brake may not be

sufficient when strong braking

power is needed (e.g., when park-

ing on a steep slope while towing

a trailer (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)).

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

parking brake. You can apply/release the

parking brake by operating the parking

brake switch.

To apply: Depress the brake pedal and

pull up the parking brake switch.

To release: Press the parking brake

switch firmly while the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position and the brake pedal is

depressed.

Electronic parking brake indicator light

When the parking brake is applied while

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,

the following indicator lights illuminate.

. The indicator light on the parking brake

switch

. The electronic parking brake indicator

light on the combination meter (for details,

refer to “Electronic Parking Brake Indicator

Light” �P189.)

NOTE

. The parking brake will not be re-

leased under the following conditions

even if the parking brake switch is

pressed.

– The ignition switch is in the

“ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF” position.

– The brake pedal is not depressed.

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. The electronic parking brake system

uses motors to apply the parking brake.

Therefore, operating sounds from the

motors will be heard when applying or

releasing the parking brake. Make sure

that the motor sounds are heard when

applying or releasing the parking

brake.

. When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction or the elec-

tronic parking brake operation is pro-

hibited temporarily, if the parking brake

switch is operated, a chirp sound is

heard and the electronic parking brake

indicator light flashes.

. When you cannot release the park-

ing brake due to, for example, a system

malfunction, contact your SUBARU

dealer and have your SUBARU dealer

release the parking brake.

. If the operation of the electronic

parking brake switch is stopped mid-

way or performed extremely slowly, the

system may detect an error and turn on

the brake system warning light. How-

ever, this does not indicate a malfunc-

tion if the warning light turns off after

operating the switch.

. When the electronic parking brake

has not been used for a long period of

time, the electronic parking brake may

operate automatically after the ignition

switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position. This occurs due to checking

the proper operation of the electronic

parking brake and does not indicate a

malfunction.

. If the electronic parking brake

switch is malfunctioning and the elec-

tronic parking brake cannot be re-

leased, refer to the instructions de-

scribed in “Automatic release function

by accelerator pedal” �P390.

. After activating the electronic park-

ing brake, you may hear a short sound

several minutes after the electronic

parking brake indicator light and the

indicator light on the electronic parking

brake switch illuminate as the system

confirms proper engagement. This

sound is different from the apply and

release sound.

This can occur:

– If the brakes are extremely hot.

– If the car is parked on a steep

incline.

– If the electronic parking brake is

applied after the ignition switch is

turned OFF.

This is a normal operating sound under

any of these conditions.

. The Auto Start Stop system is deac-

tivated while the electronic parking

brake is applied.

. If you operate the electronic parking

brake switch while the Auto Start Stop

system is activated, the Auto Start Stop

system will be deactivated. The elec-

tronic parking brake will activate after

the engine is restarted. After the elec-

tronic parking brake indicator light is

illuminated, release your foot from the

brake pedal.

. When starting the engine or restart-

ing the engine using the Auto Start Stop

system, if you operate the electronic

parking brake switch, the electronic

parking brake indicator light may flash

temporarily. However, this is not a

malfunction if the light turns off after

the electronic parking brake is deacti-

vated.

! Automatic release function by ac-

celerator pedal

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The electronic parking brake system has

an automatic release function. The parking

brake will be automatically released by

depressing the accelerator pedal. How-

ever, the automatic release function does

not operate under the following conditions.

. Any door (other than the trunk lid or rear

gate) is open.

. The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

If the parking brake is automatically

released, the electronic parking brake

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indicator light and the indicator light on the

parking brake switch turn off.

NOTE

Even if you have applied the parking

brake, the parking brake will be auto-

matically released when the accelera-

tor pedal is depressed.

! Auto Vehicle Hold function

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The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-

matically keep the vehicle stopped even

after releasing the brake pedal when the

vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at

traffic signals.

WARNING

. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function on a steep hill or slip-

pery road. The vehicle may move

even when using the Auto Vehicle

Hold function, causing serious

injury or accidents.

. Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function to park the vehicle. The

vehicle may move unexpectedly,

causing serious injury or acci-

dents. Make sure to shift the

select lever to the “P” position

and apply the electronic parking

brake in the following cases.

– When you are going to park

your vehicle.

– When passengers are getting

in or out of the vehicle.

– When you are loading or un-

. When using the Auto Vehicle

Hold function, do not release the

brake pedal before the Auto Ve-

hicle Hold indicator illuminates.

The vehicle may move unexpect-

edly, causing serious injury or

accidents.

. Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold

function in the following cases.

Otherwise, the vehicle may move

unexpectedly, causing serious

injury or accidents.

– When washing your vehicle in

an automatic car wash

– When being towed

CAUTION

. When stopping on a steep slope

with the Auto Vehicle Hold func-

tion turned on, the electronic

parking brake may be automati-

cally applied. Then the electronic

parking brake indicator light will

flash. In such a case, depress and

hold the brake pedal while stop-

ping. Otherwise, the vehicle may

move.

. When being towed, turn off the

Auto Vehicle Hold function.

NOTE

We recommend turning on the Auto

Vehicle Hold function when stopping

on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold

function is turned off, the vehicle may

roll backward when driving off.

! To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle

Hold function

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To turn the Auto Vehicle Hold function on

and off, operate the center information

display. Refer to “Car settings” �P226

(11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle

setting icons” �P246 (dual 7.0-inch dis-

play models).

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is

turned ON, the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator

light will turn on.

NOTE

. When the electronic parking brake

system has a malfunction while the

Auto Vehicle Hold function is turned on,

a chirp will sound, the Auto Vehicle

Hold indicator light will turn off and the

brake system warning light will turn on.

. Every time when starting the engine,

the Auto Vehicle Hold function will be

set to off.

! To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold

function

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Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake

pedal when all of the following conditions

are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold

function will operate.

. Driver’s door is closed.

. The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

. The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

While the vehicle is kept stopped by the

Auto Vehicle Hold function, the Auto

Vehicle Hold indicator light will flash.

! To release the Auto Vehicle Hold

function

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Perform any of the following operations to

release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.

. Depress the accelerator pedal.

. Depress the brake pedal again.

. Apply the electronic parking brake.

. Shift the select lever to the “P” position

with the brake pedal pressed.

. Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold func-

tion operating with the center information

display while depressing the brake pedal.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is

released, the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator

light will change from flashing to illumi-

nated.

Under any of the following conditions, the

Auto Vehicle Hold function will be auto-

matically released and the electronic

parking brake will be automatically ap-

plied.

. The Auto Vehicle Hold function has

been in operation for 10 minutes.

. The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.

. The ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position.

. The vehicle is stopped on a steep

slope.

. The Auto Vehicle Hold function is

malfunctioning.

In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold

indicator light will turn off and the electronic

parking brake indicator light will illuminate.

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. When the electronic parking brake is

automatically applied with the vehicle kept

stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function,

release the electronic parking brake by

either of the following operations before

starting off. Then make sure that the

electronic parking brake indicator light is

off.

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– Depress the accelerator pedal with

the driver’s seatbelt fastened and with

the doors closed.

– Press the electronic parking brake

switch with the brake pedal depressed.

. Under certain conditions, including a

malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a

warning buzzer will sound and a warning

message will appear on the combination

meter display (color LCD). All warning

messages should be strictly observed.

. On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be

kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold

function. In such a case, depress and hold

the brake pedal.

. When stopping on a steep slope with

the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated,

the electronic parking brake may automa-

tically applied after stopping, then the

electronic parking brake indicator light

may flash. In such a case, depress and

hold the brake pedal while stopped.

Otherwise, the vehicle may move. When

getting out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle

on a flat surface, then apply the electronic

parking brake.

. If the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

does not illuminates even after touching

“Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)” with the operat-

ing conditions met, the function may have

a malfunction. Contact your SUBARU

dealer for an inspection.

. You may hear a sound while the Auto

Vehicle Hold function is keeping your

vehicle stopped. This is normal, and does

not represent a malfunction.

. When you depress the brake pedal to

release the Auto Vehicle Hold function, an

operation sound or vibration may be

generated, or the brake pedal may return

slowly. This is not a malfunction.

. While the vehicle is kept stopped by the

Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake

pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a

malfunction.

. When using the Auto Vehicle Hold

function, depress the brake pedal firmly.

Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not

operate.

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CAUTION

Use the emergency brake only in

case of an emergency. If the emer-

gency brake is excessively used, the

brake parts will wear down faster or

the brake may not work sufficiently

due to brake overheating.

NOTE

. While using the emergency brake,

the electronic parking brake indicator

light and the indicator light on the

parking brake switch illuminate and a

chirp sounds.

. While using the emergency brake, a

sound may be heard from the engine

compartment. This is the operating

sound of the brake that is activated by

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system,

and does not indicate a malfunction.

If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can

stop the vehicle by pulling the parking

brake switch continuously.

While applying the emergency brake, the

electronic parking brake indicator light and

the indicator light on the parking brake

switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

! Electronic parking brake system

warning

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CAUTION

If the brake system warning light

turns on, the electronic parking

brake system may be malfunction-

ing. Immediately stop your vehicle in

the nearest safe location and con-

tact your SUBARU dealer.

If a malfunction occurs in the electronic

parking brake system, the brake system

warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic

parking brake system warning” �P189.

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& Parking Tips

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When parking your vehicle, always per-

form the following items.

. Apply the parking brake.

. Place the select lever in the “P” (Park)

position.

Never rely on the transmission alone to

hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the

steering wheel as described here. When

the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front

wheels should be turned away from the

curb.

When facing downhill, the front wheels

should be turned into the curb.

7-17. Auto Start Stop System

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The Auto Start Stop system is designed to

automatically stop and restart the engine

when the vehicle is stationary for a short

period of time (while waiting for a traffic

light or in a traffic jam) after the engine has

warmed up. The system operates in order

to reduce fuel consumption, exhaust emis-

sions and undesired idling noise.

& System Operation

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CAUTION

The Auto Start Stop system is de-

signed to automatically stop and

restart the engine for a short period

of time during idling. Do not use the

system when parking the vehicle

normally.

So that it can be used safely and comfor-

tably, in addition to driver operations, the

Auto Start Stop system is designed to

constantly monitor the vehicle conditions

as well as the environment inside and

outside the vehicle, in order to control

stopping and restarting of the engine.

After the vehicle has been completely

stopped by depressing the brake pedal

with the select lever in the “D” position, the

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engine will be automatically stopped.

If you release the brake pedal with the

select lever kept in the “D” position, the

engine will be automatically restarted.

However, when the Auto Vehicle Hold

indicator light illuminates, the engine will

not restart.

Auto Start Stop indicator light (green)

If the engine is temporarily stopped by the

system, the Auto Start Stop indicator light

on the combination meter will illuminate in

green. This indicator light will turn off when

the system restarts the engine.

NOTE

. After starting the engine, if the

vehicle is left idling without being

driven, the Auto Start Stop system will

not operate.

. Your vehicle is equipped with a

special high-performance battery.

When replacing the vehicle battery, be

sure to replace it with a genuine

SUBARU battery (or equivalent) de-

signed specifically for use in a vehicle

equipped with the Auto Start Stop

system. For details, consult your

SUBARU dealer.

! Operational conditions

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The engine can be automatically stopped

by the Auto Start Stop system when all of

the following conditions are met.

. The engine is sufficiently warmed up.

. The engine hood is closed.

. The driver’s door is closed.

. The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

. The malfunction indicator light (CHECK

ENGINE warning light) is off.*

. The airflow mode selection is set to a

mode other than “

” mode.

. The rear window defogger is not in use.

. X-MODE has been turned off (if

equipped).

After the vehicle is stopped, the engine will

be automatically stopped when the follow-

ing conditions are met.

. The steering wheel is in the straight

ahead position.

. The steering wheel is not being oper-

ated.

*1: Even if the malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) is illumi-

nated, the Auto Start Stop system may

operate when the system recovers from the

malfunction.

NOTE

. After the vehicle is stopped, the

engine may not automatically stop

under the following conditions.

– The vehicle is stopped on a road

with a steep slope.

– The vehicle is stopped by hard

braking.

. After the vehicle is stopped, the

engine may not automatically stop if

the brake pedal is not fully depressed.

Make sure to depress the brake pedal

firmly when stopping the vehicle.

. In the following cases, it may take

some time for the Auto Start Stop

system to operate.

– When the battery is discharged

because the vehicle has not been

used for a long period of time, etc.

– The coolant temperature is low.

– When the battery terminals have

been reconnected after replacing

the battery, etc.

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! Non-operational conditions

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In any of the following cases, the Auto

Start Stop system will not operate.

. When the Auto Start Stop warning light/

Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light is

illuminating.

. When the malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) is illumi-

nating.*

. The electronic parking brake is applied.

. When the engine hood is opened.

. When the CVT fluid is not sufficiently

warmed up.

. When the temperature of the CVT fluid

is abnormally high.

. When the vehicle battery is not in good

condition.

. When using the climate control system,

the temperature difference between the

setting temperature and the temperature

inside the vehicle is significant.

. When using the climate control system,

the amount of air flow is significant.

*1: Even if the malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) is illumi-

nated, the Auto Start Stop system may

operate when the system recovers from the

malfunction.

NOTE

The Auto Start Stop system may not

operate in the following cases:

. The malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) or other

warning lights on the combination

meter are illuminated.

. You are driving the vehicle in a high-

elevation area.

! Engine restart operational condi-

tions

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In any one of the following cases, the

engine will be automatically restarted even

if the brake pedal is kept depressed.

. When slightly releasing the brake pedal

on road with a steep slope and the vehicle

begins rolling.

. When further depressing the brake

pedal.

. When depressing the accelerator ped-

al.

. When you move the select lever to the

“R” position.

. When turning the steering wheel.

. When operating the electronic parking

brake switch.

. When activating X-MODE (if

equipped).

. When the air flow mode selection set to

“

” mode.

. When the climate control system can

no longer maintain the set temperature.

. When unbuckling the driver’s seatbelt.

. When opening the driver’s door.

. When activating the rear window de-

fogger.

. When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is

released, refer to “Auto Vehicle Hold

function” �P391.

! Engine restart non-operational

conditions

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WARNING

Do not open the engine hood when

the Auto Start Stop system is in

operation. It may cause the vehicle

to move while on a slope, the steer-

ing wheel operation may become

heavy, or the brakes may not work

well, which can create dangerous

conditions.

To ensure safety, the engine will not be

automatically restarted if the engine hood

is opened when the Auto Start Stop

system is in operation, even if the brake

pedal is released. In this case, check the

surrounding area and restart the engine by

normal operation.

Also, when the Auto Vehicle Hold indicator

light blinks, the engine will not restart.

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NOTE

. When the Auto Start Stop system is

in operation, the brake pedal may feel

stiff. However, this is not a malfunction.

. When the battery is discharged, the

engine will be automatically restarted

even if you keep the brake pedal

depressed.

. In the following cases, the length of

time that the engine is temporarily

stopped by the Auto Start Stop system

may be shorter.

– When the climate control system

is in operation.

– When the outside temperature is

high, or when it is low (because the

climate control system can no long-

er maintain the set temperature).

– When consumption of electricity

by electrical components is high.

. When the engine is automatically

restarted by the Auto Start Stop sys-

tem, the power provided via the acces-

sory power outlet will be reduced.

Depending on the connected appli-

ance, the power of the appliance may

temporarily turn off.

! Auto Start Stop warning light

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Auto Start Stop warning light (yellow)

The Auto Start Stop warning light will

illuminate in yellow when initially turning

the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The

light will turn off after the engine has

started.

CAUTION

If the Auto Start Stop warning light

does not turn off after the engine has

started, the Auto Start Stop system

may be malfunctioning. We recom-

mend that you contact your author-

ized SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion.

! To turn on/off the Auto Start Stop

system

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Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light

To turn the Auto Start Stop system on and

off, operate the center information display.

Refer to “Auto Start Stop ON/OFF icon”

�P217 (11.6-inch display models) or

“Auto Start Stop ON/OFF icon” �P245

(dual 7.0-inch display models).

When the Auto Start Stop system is turned

OFF, the Auto Start Stop OFF indicator

light on the combination meter display

(color LCD) will illuminate.

While the engine is temporarily stopped by

the system, if the Auto Start Stop system

turns off, the engine will be restarted even

if you do not release the brake pedal.

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NOTE

. If the engine is restarted when the

Auto Start Stop system is not opera-

tional and the ignition switch has been

turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position,

the Auto Start Stop system will turn on

again.

. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position when leav-

ing the vehicle. Failure to do so could

result in the battery discharging.

! Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected

indicator light

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Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected

indicator light

If the operational conditions are not met

when the vehicle is stopped, the engine

will not stop and the Auto Start Stop No

Activity Detected indicator light will illumi-

nate. It will turn off when the vehicle begins

to drive.

& Displaying the Auto Start

Stop System Status

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Approximate indications of the time that

the engine has been stopped by the Auto

Start Stop system and/or the amount of

fuel saved can be displayed on the

combination meter display (color LCD).

For details, refer to “Basic Screens”

�P208.

& System Warning

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So that it can be used safely and comfor-

tably, the Auto Start Stop system is

designed to constantly monitor the vehicle

conditions as well as the environment

inside and outside the vehicle in addition

to driver operations, and to provide various

warnings to the driver via the warning light

and/or indicator light illuminating and a

buzzer sounding. For details about the

warning light and indicator light, refer to

“Auto Start Stop Warning Light (Yellow)”

�P200.

! Warning buzzer

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The buzzer will sound when the engine

hood is opened while the engine is

stopped by the Auto Start Stop system.

When this occurs, the buzzer will stop

sounding when the following operations

are performed.

. The engine is restarted by normal

operation. (Refer to “Preparing to Drive”

�P355.)

. The ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position.

! Display of warning messages

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If a warning message is displayed on the

combination meter display (color LCD)

while driving, a malfunction may have

occurred in the Auto Start Stop system.

In this case, the Auto Start Stop warning

light will illuminate. We recommend that

you have your vehicle inspected at a

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

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7-18. Front View Monitor (If

Equipped)

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The image from the camera mounted

inside the front grille is displayed in the

center information display.

WARNING

. Never rely on only the Front View

Monitor when driving the vehicle.

The image on the monitor screen

may be different from the actual

situation. If you drive the vehicle

by viewing only the monitor im-

age, a collision or an unexpected

accident may occur. When driv-

ing the vehicle, always check the

traffic around the vehicle directly

with your eyes and the mirrors.

. Always operate the vehicle as

you would without the Front View

Monitor.

. Do not use the Front View Monitor

in the following situations.

– You are driving on a dirt road

or a road covered in snow.

– The camera malfunctions (e.g.

the lens or bracket is broken).

. If the outside temperature is low,

the monitor screen may become

dark or the image may become

dim. In particular, the image of a

moving object may be distorted

or disappear from the screen.

You must always check the traffic

around the vehicle directly with

your eyes when driving it.

NOTE

If there is a malfunction on the center

information display, refer to “Malfunc-

tions of the Center Information Dis-

play” �P498.

& How to Access the Front View

Monitor

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1) Front view monitor switch

To change over to the camera screen,

make sure the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, then press the front view monitor

switch under the following conditions.

. The vehicle speed is below 12 mph (20

km/h).

. The select lever is in except “R”.

NOTE

The screen will change over to the rear

view image when the select lever is

moved to “R”. Refer to “Rear View

Camera” �P402.

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& How to Cancel the Front View

Monitor

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! Manual cancellation

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The Front View Monitor will be canceled by

either of the following operations.

. Press the front view monitor switch

again.

. Touch

(car settings icon).

. Touch

(HOME).

. Touch

(driver profiles icon).

! Automatic cancellation

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If any of the following conditions are met,

the Front View Monitor is canceled auto-

matically.

After accessing the Front View Monitor

by pressing the front view monitor

switch:

. Approximately 3 minutes have passed

since the last operation.

. The vehicle speed becomes 12.5 mph

(20 km/h) or higher.

. The select lever is shifted to the “P”

position.

. Pulling up the parking brake switch with

the brake pedal depressed to apply the

parking brake.

& Range of Image on Screen

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A) Traffic intersection with a poor visibility

view

B) Parking facing a wall

1) Range of displayed image

2) Obstacles (e.g., buildings, fences or

other vehicles)

WARNING

Because the range of the image

captured by the camera is limited,

always check the traffic around the

vehicle directly with your eyes when

driving the vehicle.

NOTE

. The range of the displayed image

may differ depending on the vehicle

status or the road surface status.

. Because the Front View Monitor

system uses a specially designed lens,

the sense of distance in the displayed

image is different from the actual dis-

tance.

. The camera image may be difficult to

view in the following situations. This is

not a malfunction.

– Dark place (at night)

– High or low temperature around

the lens

– Water contacts lens or in high

humidity (rainy weather)

– There is foreign materials (such

as mud) around the camera

– Sunlight or headlight beam di-

rectly shines towards the camera

lens

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. Under an artificial light such as a

fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp

or mercury lamp, the lighted portion

may look like it is flickering (flicker

phenomenon).

. While the display has cooled down,

the image may leave traces or become

darker than usual, causing a difficulty

in viewing the screen. Always check the

traffic around the vehicle directly with

your eyes while driving the vehicle.

. The following incidents should not

be deemed a malfunction.

– The camera lens may become

foggy when the humidity is high on

a rainy day.

– The light from a vehicle or build-

ing located ahead may be reflected

towards the camera image while

driving at night.

– In a dark place or while driving at

night, the camera image may be

adjusted to make noises less visi-

ble. Therefore, the image may look

like a monochromatic image or the

image colors may differ from the

actual colors. The camera image

may be deteriorated in regard to

sharpness at the center and four

corners of the screen. This is not a

malfunction.

& Guiding Line

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1) Guiding lines

2) Warning message

The guiding lines that indicates the width

and the front end of your vehicle are

displayed on the display.

& Handling of Camera

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CAUTION

Observe the following instructions.

Otherwise, the system may malfunc-

tion.

. Do not apply any strong impact to

the camera such as banging it or

hitting it with an object. The

mounting angle may change.

. The camera unit is a waterproof

structure. Do not attempt to re-

move, disassemble or modify the

unit.

. Do not rub strongly or polish the

camera lens with a hard brush or

abrasive compounds. The lens

may be scratched resulting in an

adverse effect to the camera

image.

. The camera lens is made of glass

or plastic. Do not allow any

organic solvent, body wax, oil

film remover or glass coating

agent to become attached on the

lens surface. If any becomes

attached, remove it immediately.

. Do not expose the camera lens to

any sudden temperature change,

for example, spraying hot water

on it in cold weather.

. Do not apply the water jet of a

high pressure washer to the cam-

era or the surrounding area when

cleaning the vehicle. The impact

by the strong water pressure may

cause the camera to come off.

Also, water may enter inside the

camera and cause a malfunction.

. If the camera is exposed to any

impact, it may lead to malfunction

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of the camera. Have the camera

inspected by your SUBARU deal-

er as soon as possible.

. Do not use a steam cleaner under

any circumstances. Some types

of steam cleaners inject hot

steam.

. The camera surface may be da-

maged by a flying stone.

NOTE

If the camera lens is contaminated, no

sharp image is available. When the

camera is contaminated with water

drops, snow or mud, wash it with water

and wipe away any moisture with a soft

cloth. If it heavily gets dirty, wash it with

a neutral detergent.

7-19. Rear View Camera

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A rear view camera is attached to the trunk

lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness). When the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position and the select

lever is set to “R”, the rear view camera

automatically displays the rear view image

behind the vehicle on the center informa-

tion display.

WARNING

. Since the rear view camera uses a

wide-angle lens, the image on the

monitor is different from the

actual view in terms of distance.

. Since the range of the image on

the monitor is limited, always

check the rear view and the

surrounding area with your eyes

and mirrors, and move backward

at a slow speed. Moving back-

ward only by checking the rear

view image from the camera

could cause an accident.

. Do not disassemble or modify the

camera, switch or wiring. If

smoke comes out or you smell a

strange odor, stop using the rear

view camera immediately. Con-

tact your SUBARU dealer for an

inspection. Continued use may

result in accident, fire or electric

shock.

CAUTION

. When washing your vehicle with

a high-pressure washer, do not

allow water to touch the camera

directly. Entry of water in the

camera lens may result in con-

densation, malfunction, fire or

electric shock.

. Since the camera is a precision

device, do not subject it to strong

impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,

fire or electric shock may occur.

. If mud or snow sticks to or is

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frozen on the camera, you must

be very careful when removing it.

Otherwise, damage to the camera

may cause a fire or electric

shock. Pour water or lukewarm

water over the camera to remove

mud and ice, and wipe it with a

soft, dry cloth.

. Do not put a flame close to the

camera or wiring. Otherwise, da-

mage or fire may occur.

. When replacing the fuse, be sure

to use a fuse with the specified

rating. Use of a fuse with a

different rating may result in a

malfunction.

. If you use the rear view camera

for a long time while the engine is

not operated, the battery may

become completely discharged.

NOTE

. Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,

benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,

discoloration may occur. To remove

contamination, wipe the camera with a

cloth moistened with a diluted neutral

detergent. Then wipe it with a soft, dry

cloth.

. When waxing the vehicle, be careful

not to apply the wax to the camera. If it

comes in contact with the camera,

moisten a clean cloth with a diluted

neutral detergent to remove the wax.

. The camera lens has a hard coating

to help prevent scratches. However,

when washing the vehicle or cleaning

the camera lens, be careful not to

scratch the camera lens. Do not use a

washing brush directly on the camera

lens. The image quality of the rear view

camera may deteriorate.

. Strong light shined on the camera

lens may develop vertical lines around

the light source. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

. Under the fluorescent light, the dis-

play may flicker. However, this is not a

malfunction.

. The image of the rear view camera

may be slightly different from the actual

color of the objects.

. If there is a malfunction on the center

information display, refer to “Malfunc-

tions of the Center Information Dis-

play” �P498.

& How to Use the Rear View

Camera

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When the select lever is set to “R”, the rear

view camera automatically displays the

rear view image from the vehicle. When

the lever is set to other positions, the

image before setting to “R” is displayed.

1. Set the ignition switch to “ON”.

2. Set the select lever to “R”.

NOTE

. The image of the rear view camera is

horizontally reversed as is the case

with the vehicle inside mirror or the

outside mirror.

. When “Rear Camera Delay Control”

is on, the rear view image will be

displayed on the center information

display for a certain period of time after

the select lever is shifted to a position

other than the “P” position from “R”. To

turn the function on and off, refer to

“General settings” �P221 (11.6-inch

display models) or “General settings”

�P239 (dual 7.0-inch display models).

. It may be difficult to see the image of

the rear view camera in the following

cases. This is not a malfunction of the

camera.

– The vehicle is in a dark place (at

night, in a tunnel, etc.).

– The vehicle is in an extremely hot

or cold place.

– An object (such as raindrops,

snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the

view of the rear view camera sticks

to the lens of the camera.

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– Strong light is shining directly on

the camera lens (occasionally, there

are vertical lines on the screen).

& Viewing Range on the Screen

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CAUTION

The range that can be viewed with

the rear view camera is limited.

Always be sure to check with your

eyes when moving backward and

proceed slowly. Otherwise, it may

cause an accident or injury.

Range of view

Image from camera

The area from the rear end of the bumper

can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the

bumper and areas just under the bumper

cannot be viewed.

Also, the image from the rear view camera

looks shorter than the actual distance.

Range of view

Image from camera

The area above the camera cannot be

viewed. If there is an object that has a wide

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projection on its upper part such as a sign

pole behind the vehicle, the projection

cannot be seen on the screen.

& Help Lines

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The help lines are a guide to help you

realize the actual distance from the screen

image.

NOTE

If you shift to the “R” range within

several seconds after turning on the

ignition switch, the warning message

may not be displayed. Wait for several

seconds after turning on the ignition

switch before shifting to the “R” range.

Then, the warning message will be

displayed.

Help lines

1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

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

(green horizontal line)

3) Approx. 6 ft (2 m) from the bumper (green

horizontal line)

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

(yellow horizontal line)

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

(red horizontal line)

6) Vehicle centerline

7) Dynamic guidelines

When the select lever is set to “R”, the

monitor screen displays the help lines

together with the rear view image.

CAUTION

. When moving backward, always

check the back with your eyes

without relying on the help lines.

Otherwise, it may cause an acci-

dent or injury.

. The actual position may be differ-

ent from the indication of the help

lines.

. Differences may occur due to the

number of passengers or the

loaded cargo.

. When the vehicle is on a slope or

inclined against the road, the

indication is different from the

actual position.

NOTE

When “Steering Angle Lines” is off, the

dynamic guidelines will be disappear

on the center information display. To

turn the dynamic guidelines on and off,

refer to “General settings” �P221

(11.6-inch display models) or “General

settings” �P239 (dual 7.0-inch display

models).

! Difference between screen image

and actual road

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The distance markers show the distance

for a level road when the vehicle is not

loaded. It may be different from the actual

distance depending on the loading condi-

tions or road conditions.

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Rear View Camera

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! When there is an upward slope at

the back

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1) 3 ft (1 m)

The distance on the screen looks farther

than the actual distance.

! When there is a downward slope

at the back

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1) 3 ft (1 m)

The distance on the screen looks nearer

than the actual distance.

NOTE

When cargo is loaded, the rear view

distance on the screen looks farther

than the actual distance as in an

upward slope.

! Feature of distance marker

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1) 3 ft (1 m) line

2) 10 ft (3 m) line

The distance marker shows the distance

on the road. If there is a car or another

object close behind, distance cannot be

correctly displayed.

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7-20. BSD/RCTA (If

Equipped)

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The BSD/RCTA consists of rear corner

radars with Blind Spot Detection and Rear

Cross Traffic Alert.

These functions of BSD/RCTA are the

systems that detect objects and vehicles to

the rear and draw attention to the driver

when changing a lane or when driving in

reverse.

WARNING

The driver is responsible for driving

safely. Always be sure to check the

surroundings with your eyes when

changing lanes or reversing the

vehicle.

The system is designed to assist the

driver in changing lanes or rever-

sing safely by monitoring the rear

and side areas of the vehicle. How-

ever, you cannot rely on this system

alone in assuring the safety during a

lane change or reversing. Overcon-

fidence in this system could result in

an accident and lead to serious

injury or death. Since the system

operation has various limitations,

the flashing or illumination of the

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

may be delayed or it may not operate

at all even when a vehicle is present

in a neighboring lane or approach-

ing from either side.

The driver is responsible for paying

attention to the rear and side areas

of the vehicle.

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BSD/RCTA consists of the following func-

tions.

. To detect a vehicle in a blind spot on an

adjacent lane or a vehicle approaching at

high speed while driving the vehicle (Blind

Spot Detection)

. To detect a vehicle approaching from

the right or left while reversing the vehicle

(Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

The system uses rear corner radars for the

following features.

NOTE

The BSD/RCTA radar sensor has been

certified by radio wave-related laws

applicable in the U.S. and other FCC-

compliant countries, including Canada.

When driving your vehicle in countries

other than the U.S. and Canada, you

must obtain certification for the coun-

try where you are driving the vehicle.

For more information on certification in

the U.S. and other FCC compliant

countries, including Canada, refer to

“Certification for the BSD/RCTA”

�P413.

! Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

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1) Operating range

The system notifies the driver of the

presence of vehicles in its blind spot.

. If the system detects a vehicle in its

blind spot, it warns the driver by illuminat-

ing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

(s) on the outside mirror(s).

. If the driver operates the turn signal

lever in the direction where the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator light is illuminating, the

system warns the driver of dangers by

flashing the BSD/RCTA approach indica-

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tor light.

! Lane Change Assist (LCA)

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1) Operating range

The system notifies the driver of vehicles

approaching at a high speed in the

neighboring lanes.

. If the system detects a vehicle ap-

proaching at a high speed in the neighbor-

ing lanes, it warns the driver of dangers by

illuminating the BSD/RCTA approach in-

dicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s).

. If the driver operates the turn signal

lever in the direction where the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator light is illuminating, the

system warns the driver of dangers by

flashing the BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor light.

! Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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1) Operating range

The system notifies the driver of another

vehicle approaching from either side when

driving in reverse. This feature helps the

driver check the rear and side areas of the

vehicle when moving backward.

If the system detects a vehicle approach-

ing from either side while moving back-

ward, it warns the driver of dangers in the

following way.

. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes.

. A warning buzzer sounds.

. An icon appears on the center informa-

tion display.

! Limitations of the detectability of

RCTA

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Since the detectability of RCTA is limited,

the RCTA may not operate properly in

angled parking.

Example 1

1) The detection range of the rear corner

radars

2) Area out of detection range of the rear

corner radars

A) Vehicle that may not be detected

B) Parked vehicle

WARNING

An approaching vehicle (A) may not

be detected because the detection

range is limited by the parked vehi-

cle (B). Always be sure to check the

surroundings with your eyes when

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reversing the vehicle.

Example 2

1) The detection range of the rear corner

radars

C) Vehicle that may be detected

NOTE

The system may detect that a vehicle

Always be sure to check the surround-

ings with your eyes when reversing the

vehicle.

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! Operating conditions

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The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the

following conditions are met.

. The ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

. The BSD/RCTA warning indicator and

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator are turned off.

. The vehicle is driven at speeds above 7

mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing).

. The select lever is in the “R” position

(RCTA only).

The BSD/RCTA will not operate in the

following situations.

. The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator appears.

. The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10

km/h) even when the BSD/RCTA OFF

indicator does not appear (except when

reversing).

NOTE

. In the following cases, the BSD/

RCTA will stop operating and the BSD/

RCTA warning indicator will appear.

– When a malfunction occurs in the

system, including the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator light

. If the BSD/RCTA warning indicator

appears, exercise proper caution. For

details, refer to “BSD/RCTA Warning

Indicator” �P413.

. In the following cases, the BSD/

RCTA will temporarily stop operating

(or may stop operating) and the BSD/

RCTA OFF indicator will appear.

– When the rear corner radars

become significantly misaligned (If

the orientation of the rear corner

radars is shifted for any reason,

readjustment is required. Have the

sensor adjusted at a SUBARU deal-

er.)

– When a large amount of snow or

ice sticks to the rear bumper sur-

face around the rear corner radars

– When the vehicle is driven on a

snow-covered road or in an envir-

onment in which there are no ob-

jects around (such as in a desert) for

a prolonged period of time

– When the temperature around the

rear corner radars increases exces-

sively due to long driving on uphill

grades in the summer, etc.

– When the temperature around the

rear corner radars becomes extre-

mely low

– When the vehicle battery voltage

lowers

– When the vehicle voltage ex-

ceeds the battery voltage rating

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The BSD/RCTA will resume operation

once these conditions are corrected,

and the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will

disappear. However, if the BSD/RCTA

OFF indicator appears for a prolonged

period of time, have the system in-

spected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as

possible.

. The detectability of the rear corner

radars is restricted. The BSD/RCTA

detection may be impaired and the

system may not operate properly under

the following conditions.

– When the rear bumper around the

rear corner radars is distorted

– When ice, snow or mud adheres

to the rear bumper surface around

the rear corner radars

– When stickers, etc. are affixed on

the areas of the rear corner radars

on the rear bumper

– During adverse weather condi-

tions such as rain, snow or fog

– When driving on wet roads such

as snow-covered roads and through

puddles

. The rear corner radars may not

detect or may have difficulty detecting

the following vehicles and objects.

– Small motorcycles, bicycles, pe-

destrians, stationary objects on the

road or road side, etc.

– Vehicles with body shapes that

the radar may not reflect (vehicles

with lower body height such as a

trailer with no cargo and sports

cars)

– Vehicles that are not approaching

your vehicle even though they are in

the detection area (either on a

neighboring lane to the rear or be-

side your vehicle when reversing)

(The system determines the pre-

sence of approaching vehicles

based on data detected by the rear

corner radars.)

– Vehicles traveling at significantly

different speeds

– Vehicles driving in parallel at al-

most the same speed as your vehi-

cle for a prolonged time

– Oncoming vehicles

– Vehicles in a lane beyond the

neighboring lane

– Vehicles travelling at a signifi-

cantly lower speed that you are

trying to overtake

. On a road with extremely narrow

lanes, the system may detect vehicles

driving in a lane next to the neighboring

lane.

& BSD/RCTA Approach Indica-

tor Light/Warning Buzzer

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While the BSD/RCTA is active, the follow-

ing item(s) will operate to alert the driver:

. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

light (when there are vehicles in the

neighboring lanes).

. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

light and warning buzzer (when a vehicle

is approaching from the left or right side

while your vehicle is reversing)

! BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

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BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

It is mounted on each side of the outside

mirrors.

The indicator light will illuminate when a

vehicle approaching from behind is de-

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tected.

The indicator light will flash to warn the

driver of dangers under the following

conditions.

. While the indicator light is illuminating, if

the turn signal lever is operated toward the

side in which this light turned on

. When reversing the vehicle while the

system detects a vehicle approaching

from either side

! BSD/RCTA approach indicator

light dimming function

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When the headlights are turned on, the

brightness of the BSD/RCTA approach

indicator light will be reduced.

NOTE

. You may have difficulty seeing the

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

under the following conditions.

– When sunlight shines directly on

– When the headlight beams from a

vehicle traveling behind shines di-

rectly on it

. While the illumination brightness

control dial is in the fully upward

position, even if the headlights are

turned on, the brightness of the BSD/

RCTA approach indicator light will not

be reduced. For details about the

illumination brightness control dial,

refer to “Illumination Brightness Con-

trol” �P177.

! BSD/RCTA approach warning buz-

zer (only when reversing)

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A warning buzzer sounds along with

flashing of the BSD/RCTA approach in-

dicator light to warn the driver of dangers.

The setting of the warning buzzer volume

can be changed by operating the center

information display. For details, refer to

“Car settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display

models).

! Safety tips regarding the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator light/warning

buzzer

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. In the following cases, operation of the

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light and

the warning buzzer may be delayed or the

system may fail to issue these warnings.

– When a vehicle moves to the neigh-

boring lane from a lane next to the

neighboring lane

– When driving on a steep incline or

on repeated sharp uphill and downhill

grades

– When going beyond a pass

– When both your vehicle and a

vehicle driving on a neighboring lane

are driving on the far side of each lane.

– When several narrowly-spaced ve-

hicles are approaching in a row

– In low radius bends (tight bends or

when making turns at an intersection)

– When there is a difference in height

between your lane and the neighboring

lane

– Immediately after the BSD/RCTA is

activated by touching “BSD/RCTA”

– Immediately after the select lever is

shifted to the “R” position

– When extremely heavy cargo is

loaded in the trunk or cargo area

. During reversing, operation of the BSD/

RCTA approach indicator light and the

warning buzzer may be delayed or the

system may fail to issue these warnings

under the following conditions.

– When backing out of an angled

parking space

– When a large-sized vehicle is

parked next to your vehicle (That

vehicle prevents the propagation of

radar waves.)

– When reversing on sloped roads

– When reversing at a high speed

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. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

light may illuminate when driving close to

solid objects on the road or road side (such

as guardrails, tunnels and sidewalls).

. When turning at an intersection in

urban areas, or a multilane intersection,

the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

may flash.

. If a building or a wall exists in the

reversing direction, the BSD/RCTA ap-

proach indicator light may flash and the

warning buzzer may sound.

. In the following cases, the system may

detect a vehicle driving two lanes away

from your vehicle.

– When your vehicle drives on the

near side of its lane from the corre-

sponding vehicle

– When the vehicle driving two lanes

away drives on the near side of its lane

from your vehicle

& BSD/RCTA OFF Indicator

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! System temporary stops

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1) BSD/RCTA temporary stop message

2) BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

This display appears when the system is

used at extremely high or low tempera-

tures or when abnormal voltage exists.

Once these conditions are corrected, the

system will recover from the temporary

stop condition and the indicator will dis-

appear.

If the indicator remains displayed for a

prolonged time, have the system in-

spected at a SUBARU dealer.

! System temporary stops due to

reduced radar sensitivity

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1) BSD/RCTA temporary stop message due

to reduced radar sensitivity

2) BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

This display appears when the detectabil-

ity of the rear corner radars is reduced.

Once the condition is corrected, the

system will recover from the temporary

stop condition and the indicator will dis-

appear.

If the indicator remains displayed for a

prolonged time, have the system in-

spected at a SUBARU dealer.

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& BSD/RCTA Warning Indicator

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! System malfunction

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1) BSD/RCTA malfunction message

2) At first, this message will appear

3) Then this message will appear

4) BSD/RCTA warning indicator

This display appears when a malfunction

occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU

dealer and have the system inspected.

& To Turn On/Off the BSD/RCTA

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BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

To turn the BSD/RCTA system on and off,

operate the center information display.

Refer to “Car settings” �P226 (11.6-inch

display models).

When the BSD/RCTA system is turned

OFF, the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator on the

combination meter display (color LCD) will

illuminate.

NOTE

. In the following cases, turn off the

BSD/RCTA system. The system may

not operate properly due to blocked

radar waves.

– When towing a trailer (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness)

– When a bicycle carrier or other

item is fitted to the rear of the

vehicle

– When using a chassis dynam-

ometer or free roller device, etc.

– When running the engine and

making the wheels rotate while

lifting up the vehicle

. If the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the last known

status of the system is maintained. For

example, if the ignition switch is turned

to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position with the

BSD/RCTA deactivated, the BSD/RCTA

remains deactivated the next time the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

& Certification for the BSD/

RCTA

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. The U.S. and other FCC compliant

countries

FCC ID: OAYSRR3A

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party re-

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

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This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

. Canada-spec. models

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& Handling of Rear Corner Ra-

dars

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Rear corner radars (Legacy)

Rear corner radars (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)

The rear corner radars, one on each side

of the vehicle, are mounted inside the rear

bumper.

CAUTION

To ensure correct operation of the

BSD/RCTA, observe the following

precautions.

. Always keep the bumper surface

near the rear corner radars clean.

. Do not affix any stickers or other

items on the bumper surface near

the rear corner radars. For de-

tails, consult your SUBARU deal-

er.

. Do not modify the bumper near

the rear corner radars.

. Do not paint the bumper near the

rear corner radars.

. Do not expose the bumper near

the rear corner radars to strong

impacts. If a sensor becomes

misaligned, a system malfunc-

tion may occur, including the

inability to detect vehicles enter-

ing the detection areas. If any

strong shock is applied to the

bumper, be sure to contact your

SUBARU dealer for inspection.

. Do not disassemble the rear cor-

ner radars.

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NOTE

If the rear corner radars require repair

or replacement, or the bumper area

around the rear corner radars requires

repair, paintwork or replacement, con-

tact your SUBARU dealer for assis-

tance.

7-21. Reverse Automatic

Braking (RAB) System (If

Equipped)

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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) is a

system designed to help avoid collisions or

reduce collision damage when reversing

the vehicle. If a wall or an obstacle is

detected in the reversing direction, the

system will notify the driver with a warning

sound and may activate the vehicle’s

brakes automatically.

WARNING

. Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) is not a system intended

to replace the driver’s responsi-

bility to check their surroundings

for vehicles or obstacles to avoid

a collision.

. The driver is responsible for driv-

ing safely. Before reversing, be

sure to first depress the brake

pedal and visually check the

surroundings.

. There are some cases in which

the vehicle cannot avoid colli-

sion, because the system opera-

tion has limitations. The warning

sound or automatic braking may

be delayed or may not operate at

all even when an obstacle is

present.

. Make sure to set the Automatic

Braking function to OFF when the

vehicle is on the free roller or on

the chassis dynamometer. Other-

wise, the vehicle may move and it

may cause an accident.

. Make sure to set the Automatic

Braking function to OFF when

towing a trailer. Otherwise, the

vehicle may move and it may

cause an accident.

. The system is not designed to

detect people (including chil-

dren), animals or other moving

objects.

. Depending on the vehicle condi-

tion or the surrounding environ-

ment, the sonar sensor’s ability

to detect objects may become

unstable.

NOTE

The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system records and stores the follow-

ing data when automatic braking oper-

ates. It does not record conversations,

personal information or other audio

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data.

. Distance from the object

. Vehicle speed

. Accelerator pedal operation status

. Brake pedal operation status

. Select lever position

. Outside temperature

. The sensitivity setting of the sonar

sensors

SUBARU and third parties contracted

by SUBARU may acquire and use the

recorded data for the purpose of vehi-

cle research and development.

SUBARU and third parties contracted

by SUBARU will not disclose or provide

the acquired data to any other third

party except under the following con-

ditions.

. The vehicle owner has given his/her

consent.

. The disclosure/provision is based

on a court order or other legally en-

forceable request.

. Data that has been modified so that

the user and vehicle cannot be identi-

fied is provided to a research institution

for statistical processing or similar

purposes.

& Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) System Overview

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The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system will operate the following 2 func-

tions using 4 sonar sensors.

. Sonar Audible Alarm function

The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system detects objects rearward and

warns the driver by warning message on

the center information display and warning

beeps.

. Automatic Braking function

The Automatic Braking function detects

objects rearward and if there is a high risk

of a collision, the system decelerates the

vehicle and controls the braking to reduce

damage.

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1) When reversing

2) When either strong automatic braking or

torque control is applied to prevent

collision (in this case, short warning

beeps or continuous warning beeps will

sound)

3) When the vehicle is stopped by the

system (in this case, the continuous

beep will remain sounding)

4) Object (e.g., a wall)

! Detecting range

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1) Detecting range (width): Approximately 6

in (15 cm) outside of the vehicle width

2) Range that the system cannot detect:

Approximately 20 in (50 cm) behind the

rear of the vehicle

3) Detecting range (length): Approximately

5 ft (1.5 m) from the rear of the vehicle

WARNING

If your vehicle is trapped on a rail-

road crossing and you are trying to

escape by reversing through the

crossing gate, the system may re-

cognize the crossing gate as an

obstacle and brake may activate. In

this case, remain calm and either

continue to depress the accelerator

pedal or cancel the system. To

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cancel the system, refer to “Cancel-

ing the Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) System Operation” �P425.

& Operating Conditions

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The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system will operate when all of the follow-

ing conditions are met.

1) EyeSight warning indicator

2) RAB warning indicator

3) RAB OFF indicator

. The ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

. The EyeSight warning indicator is off.

. The RAB warning indicator is off.

. The RAB OFF indicator is off.

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

Sonar Audible Alarm function

. The Sonar Audible Alarm is set to “ON”

. The vehicle speed is from 0 to 9 mph (0

to 15 km/h).

Automatic Braking function

. The Automatic Braking is set to “ON”.

. The vehicle speed is from 1 to 9 mph

(1.5 to 15 km/h).

NOTE

. In the following cases, the Reverse

Automatic Braking (RAB) system will

not operate. Promptly contact a

SUBARU dealer to have the system

inspected.

– The EyeSight warning indicator

is illuminated.

– The RAB warning indicator is

illuminated.

. In the following cases, the Reverse

Automatic Braking (RAB) system can-

not be operated.

– The

(EyeSight Temporary Stop

indicator: White) is illuminated, and

the messages corresponding to the

EyeSight temporary stop are dis-

played on the combination meter

display (color LCD). For details,

refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-

ment for the EyeSight system.

– The RAB OFF indicator is illumi-

nated.

. In the following cases, the functions

may not be able to properly work.

Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to

have the system inspected.

– A sticker, paint, or a chemical is

applied to the sonar sensors or the

rear bumper near the sonar sensor.

– The rear bumper is modified.

– The rear bumper has been re-

moved and attached.

– The ground clearance is changed

due to the vehicle’s loading condi-

tion or modification.

– There is damage to the sonar

sensors or the rear bumper near

the sonar sensor.

– The rear bumper is exposed to

strong impact, or the rear bumper is

deformed.

. On a steep hill, the system’s auto-

matic braking ability will be reduced.

. The system is designed to avoid

collisions by automatic hard braking

when the vehicle’s reversing speed is

less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

However, the system does not guaran-

tee that the vehicle will be able to avoid

collisions in any situation.

. If the vehicle is reversed at an

extremely slow speed, the driver’s

operation may be prioritized. In this

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case, automatic braking will not oper-

ate.

. The system may not be able to detect

and apply the brake with the following

objects.

– Sharp or thin objects such as

poles, fences and ropes which may

not reflect the sound wave emitted

from the sonar sensor.

– Objects that are too close to the

rear bumper when the select lever is

set to the “R” position.

– Objects with a surface which may

not reflect the sound wave emitted

from the sonar sensor such as a

chain link fence.

. Objects the system is not designed

to detect and apply brake.

– Pedestrians.

– Moving objects including moving

vehicles.

– Objects which absorbs sound

waves such as cloth or snow.

– Objects whose surface has a

diagonal angle.

– Objects that are low to the ground

such as parking blocks.

– Objects that are high above the

ground such as objects hanging

from above.

– Objects that are out of range of

the center of the vehicle in the

horizontal direction.

– Objects that are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground.

– The surface of the object is

uneven or wavy.

. When reversing the vehicle, the

functions may not be able to work

properly or may cause a system mal-

function if the following conditions

exist.

High frequency sound from other

sources are nearby:

– Horn sound from another vehicle.

– Engine sound from other vehi-

cles.

– Sound of an air brake.

– Vehicle detection equipment or a

sonar from another vehicle.

– A sound wave with a frequency

similar to the vehicle’s system is

transmitted near by.

– A vehicle equipped with the same

system is reversing toward your

reversing direction.

Weather conditions:

– Extremely high or extremely low

temperatures in which the area near

the sonar sensor becomes too hot

or too cold to operate.

– The sonar sensors or the rear

bumper near the sonar sensors are

exposed to heavy rain or a signifi-

cant amount of water.

– Fog, snow or sandstorm, etc.

– Air is moving rapidly such as

when a strong wind is blowing.

Parts attached to the rear bumper

near the sonar sensor:

– Commercial electronic parts (fog

light, fender pole, radio antenna) or

commercial attachment parts (trai-

ler hitch, bicycle carrier, bumper

guard) are attached.

– Parts that emit high frequency

sound, such as a horn or speaker,

are attached.

Vehicle conditions:

– Ice, snow or mud is adhered to

the sonar sensors or the rear bum-

per near the sonar sensor.

– The vehicle is significantly in-

clined.

– The ground clearance is signifi-

cantly reduced due to the vehicle’s

loading condition, etc.

– When the sonar sensor is mis-

aligned due to a collision or an

accident.

Surrounding environment:

– A cloth banner, flag, hanging

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branch or railroad crossing bars are

present in the reversing direction.

– When reversing on a gravel or

grassy area.

– When reversing in an area where

objects or walls are adjacent to the

vehicle such as narrow tunnels,

narrow bridges, narrow roads or

narrow garages.

– Wheel track or hole is present in

the ground of the reversing direc-

tion.

– When reversing over a drainage

cover (grating cover).

– The path of the reversing direc-

tion is inclined such as on a steep

uphill.

– When reversing downhill.

– A curb or step is present in the

reversing direction.

– Reversing in a garage with a low

ceiling or a tunnel.

– There is a patch of snow rear-

ward.

– There is a puddle of water.

– There is an obstacle that is next

to an object.

– Going back along a wall.

– The area where the road starts

touching dirt and snow

– When reversing on an uneven

road.

. In circumstances such as the follow-

ing, it may not be possible to avoid a

collision even when the system oper-

ates normally.

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– Roads are slippery.

– The tire air pressure is not cor-

rect.

– The tires have become worn.

– Tire chains are installed.

– Tires which are not the desig-

nated size are installed.

– Emergency repairs were per-

formed using a puncture repair kit.

– The suspension was modified.

– Vehicle driving is unstable due to

accident or malfunction.

– The brake warning light is illumi-

nated.

& Sonar Audible Alarm Func-

tion

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When Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system is in operation, an audible warning

beeps will sound in 3 levels to warn the

driver of a potential collision.

NOTE

It may take time to display the wall and

sound warning beeps after the object

was recognized by the Sonar Audible

Alarm.

Guideline of detecting range

Alert level Range of detected object* Distance indicator Alarm pattern

Long proximity (ob-

ject detected)

35 in (90 cm) or more Green No warning sound

Medium proximity

alert (approaching the

object)

28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm) Yellow Short beeps

Short proximity alert

(approaching closer

to the object)

20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm) Orange Rapid short beeps

Closest proximity

alert (too close to the

object)

20 in (50 cm) or less Red

Continuous beep

*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.

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! Obstacle detected and alert level

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Long proximity alert (object detected)

1) 35 in (90 cm) or more

Medium proximity alert (approaching the

object)

1) Yellow: 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)

Short proximity alert (approaching the

object closer)

1) Orange: 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)

Closest proximity alert (too close to the

object)

1) Red: 20 in (50 cm) or less

When an object is detected in the rever-

sing direction, the range of detected object

will be shown on the center information

display.

A warning alarm will sound and, depend-

ing on the speed, either torque control to

generate engine braking or automatic

braking will be applied.

& Automatic Braking Function

Operation

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! Object close behind warning

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Automatic braking warning

1) Warning message

If the system determine the risk of collision

with the object. Short warning beeps or

continuous warning beeps will sound and

either strong automatic braking or torque

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control will be applied to prevent collision.

At this time, a warning message is also

displayed on the combination meter dis-

play (color LCD).

Depress brake pedal warning

1) Warning message

Make sure to depress the brake pedal

once the vehicle has been stopped by

automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is

depressed, a message will be displayed

on the center information display and the

continuous beep will remain sounding.

At this time, a warning message is also

displayed on the combination meter dis-

play (color LCD).

NOTE

The Sonar Audible Alarm function and

Automatic Braking function are differ-

ent in operation conditions. Therefore

there are cases in which only one of

these functions will activate.

WARNING

Depress the brake pedal immedi-

ately after the system stops the

vehicle by automatic braking. De-

pending on the conditions of the

road surface and tires, the vehicle

may not remain stopped, possibly

leading to an accident.

! After the vehicle is stopped by the

system

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After the brake pedal is depressed, the

RAB OFF indicator will illuminate and the

system will temporarily stop operating.

The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when

the select lever is shifted to a position other

than the “R” position.

The system will operate again the next

time the select lever is shifted to the “R”

position.

NOTE

. In the following cases, after the

vehicle has been stopped by the Re-

verse Automatic Braking (RAB) sys-

tem, brake control is released and the

electronic parking brake operates. For

details about releasing the parking

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brake, refer to “Electronic Parking

Brake” �P388.

– When 2 minutes pass after the

vehicle is stopped

– When any door is opened

. The Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system may stop operating tem-

porarily in the following cases and the

RAB OFF indicator will illuminate.

– Ice, snow or mud is adhered to

the sonar sensors or the rear bum-

per near the sonar sensor

– Objects are too close to the rear

bumper when the select lever is set

to the “R” position

– The system detects sounds of a

similar frequency to the RAB sonar

& Canceling the Reverse Auto-

matic Braking (RAB) System

Operation

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The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system can be temporarily canceled by

any of the following operation.

. While the vehicle is stopped by the

operation of automatic braking, the brake

pedal is depressed.

. While the vehicle is stopped by the

operation of automatic braking, the accel-

erator pedal is depressed.

. The accelerator pedal is depressed

continuously (In this case, limited accel-

eration will be canceled and the vehicle will

continue reversing.)

. The select lever is shifted to a position

other than the “R” position.

NOTE

The system will be canceled if the

object is no longer detected.

& Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) System ON/OFF

Setting

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While the select lever is shifted to the “R”

position, the below functions of the Re-

verse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

can be set by operating the center in-

formation display.

1) ON setting key of Automatic Braking

function

2) OFF setting key of Automatic Braking

function

3) ON setting key of the Sonar Audible

Alarm function

4) OFF setting key of the Sonar Audible

Alarm function

When the ON setting key is shown, the

corresponding setting is ON.

Touch and hold the ON setting key to turn

the setting OFF.

When the OFF setting is shown, the

corresponding setting is OFF.

Touch and hold the OFF setting key to turn

the setting ON.

When the Automatic Braking function is

turned OFF, the following indicator(s) will

illuminate.

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The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when

the corresponding function is turned ON.

NOTE

When the settings cannot be changed,

the ON/OFF setting key will be grayed

out.

Also, the following settings can be chan-

ged by operating the center information

display.

. Warning Volume

. Sonar Audible Alarm

For details, refer to “Car settings” �P226.

& RAB Warning Indicator

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1) RAB malfunction message

2) RAB warning indicator

If the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system malfunctions, the above indicator

illuminates on the combination meter.

Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for

details.

& Handling of the Sonar Sen-

sors

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The 4 sonar sensors are located in the rear

bumper. To ensure the proper operation of

the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system, observe the following precau-

tions.

1) Outback

2) Subaru Outback Wilderness

3) Legacy

. Do not affix any stickers or other items

on the sonar sensor or the bumper surface

near the sonar sensors.

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. Always keep the sonar sensor and the

rear bumper surface near the sonar

sensors clean.

. Do not modify rear bumper.

. Do not paint the bumper near the sonar

sensors.

. Do not apply high pressure water to the

sonar sensors with a high pressure car-

washing machine.

. Do not apply strong impacts to the rear

bumper near the sonar sensors. If a sensor

becomes misaligned, a system malfunc-

tion may occur, including inability to detect

objects in the reversing direction. If any

strong impact is applied to the rear

bumper, contact a SUBARU dealer to

have the system inspected.

. Do not disassemble the sonar sensors.

NOTE

If the sonar sensors require repair or

replacement, or if the area of the rear

bumper near the sonar sensors re-

quires repair, paintwork or replace-

ment, contact your SUBARU dealer for

assistance.

7-22. Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem (If Equipped)

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Driver Monitoring System is introduced as

DriverFocus in some countries.

The Driver Monitoring System monitors

possible cases when the driver is not

paying attention to the forward direction,

and also recognizes individual users.

This system warns the driver of inattentive/

drowsy driving, and can support safe and

comfortable driving by automatically re-

trieving the following settings.

– Driver’s position

– Climate control setting

– Meter setting

– Center information display setting

When a user is registered, various settings

are automatically retrieved when the user

enters the vehicle.

1) Camera

CAUTION

. Always use the utmost care in

driving

– Overconfidence because you

are driving a vehicle with the

Driver Monitoring System

could easily lead to a serious

accident.

. This system cannot detect if the

driver is feeling drowsy or is

concentrating on safe driving.

. It cannot judge if the driver is

awake or asleep, if their driving

abilities have diminished, or if

they are concentrating on safe

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driving.

. In some circumstances, the sys-

tem may not be able to correctly

detect the driver state.

NOTE

. The user recognition camera does

not save images, audio, or video.

. The Driver Monitoring System may

not operate correctly when sunlight is

shining into the vehicle in the following

ways.

– Sunlight is shining directly (or

through glass) onto the user recog-

nition camera.

– There are shadows on the dri-

ver’s face caused by sunlight (or

any light with a strong infrared

component).

– There are large momentary fluc-

tuations in the strength of the sun-

light (or any light with a strong

infrared component) shining on the

face.

. Correct detection may not be possi-

ble when a device that includes an

infrared light source (such as a com-

mercially available Driver Monitoring

System) is installed in the vehicle

interior.

. The Driver Monitoring System may

not operate correctly at the following

times when the driver is wearing

glasses or sunglasses.

– The sunglasses do not allow the

easy passage of infrared light.

– The surrounding scenery is re-

flected strongly in the lenses of the

glasses or sunglasses.

– The eyes are hidden by the frame

of the glasses and the user recogni-

tion camera cannot detect the eyes.

– The light from an infrared light

source (LED) is reflected in the

lenses of the glasses or sunglasses.

– The driver is wearing an eye-

patch.

– The driver is wearing a hat set

deeply over the eyes.

. Depending on the type of mask,

correct detection of inattentive/drowsy

driving may not be possible.

. Correct user recognition is not pos-

sible if the eyes, nose, or mouth is

covered with a mask, muffler, sun-

glasses, or other item.

. The Driver Monitoring System may

not operate correctly when the eye-

brows, eyes, nose, or mouth is hidden

due to item that is between the face and

the system.

. If a thick cover is attached to the

steering wheel, then depending on the

position set for the tilt/telescopic steer-

ing wheel, the cover may block the

system’s view of the face, and the

system and the Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

. Do not attach any stickers to the

user recognition camera or the infrared

light source (LED). If the user recogni-

tion camera or infrared light source

(LED) is covered by an obstruction, it

will not be possible to correctly monitor

the driver.

. If an accessory is hung from the

inside mirror, correct detection may not

be possible.

. Do not touch the user recognition

camera or the infrared light source

(LED) directly with your fingers. If there

is dirt or a fingerprint on these parts, it

will not be possible to correctly monitor

the driver. If there is dirt or a fingerprint

on these parts, either wipe them with a

soft dry cloth, or wipe gently with a

damp cloth after first firmly wringing

the water out.

. If the surface of the user recognition

camera or the infrared light source

(LED) becomes scratched, correct de-

tection may not be possible. Be careful

that hard objects do not contact these

parts.

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. If there is condensation on the user

recognition camera or the infrared light

source (LED), correct detection may

not be possible. If there is condensa-

tion on these parts, wipe it away with a

soft dry cloth.

. When registering a user for user

recognition, avoid closing your eyes

as much as possible.

. If the user recognition success rate

is low, it is possible that the user is not

correctly registered. Delete the regis-

tered data and perform registration

again.

. If a user frequently drives both with

glasses and contact lenses, it is re-

commended that registration be per-

formed both when wearing glasses and

when wearing contact lenses.

. User recognition starts immediately

after entering the vehicle, however if

the user looks downward or at the

driver side mirror for a long time, the

user may not be recognized.

. When one person among twins or

another pair of persons with similar

facial features is registered, the other

person may be incorrectly recognized

as the registered user when entering

the vehicle.

. If the person in the passenger’s seat

leans into the driver’s seat, or in other

cases when there are two or more faces

near the driver’s seat, the system may

not operate correctly.

. There are cases when the system

concludes that the user’s eyes are

closed when the user is looking down-

ward during driving, such as when

checking instruments or the navigation

screen. In such cases, the drowsy

driving warning buzzer may sound or

the system may otherwise not operate

correctly.

. If the eyes are narrowed when laugh-

ing or when there is a dazzling outside

light, the system may judge that the

eyes are closed and the drowsy driving

warning buzzer may sound or the

system may otherwise not operate

correctly.

. The drowsy driving or asleep warn-

ing states are recognized from the

length of time and percentage of time

that the eyes are closed. The drowsy

driving warning buzzer will not sound

simply when the driver feels sleepy or

yawns.

. Even when the driver does not feel

sleepy, if his or her eyes are closed or if

he or she blinks frequently, the drowsy

driving warning buzzer may sound.

. The inattentive driving warning buz-

zer may sound if the driver leans

forward or puts his or her head out of

the window while driving.

. The inattentive driving warning buz-

zer will not sound when the vehicle is

stopped or travelling at slow speed

even if the driver is not looking ahead.

. The Driver Monitoring System col-

lects and stores data regarding drivers’

facial features. Facial recognition data

is stored locally and does not leave the

vehicle. It is not transmitted to or stored

by SUBARU or anyone else. The Driver

Monitoring System may be disabled

and any stored driver data may be

deleted by following the instructions

below. If the Driver Monitoring System

is disabled, it will be unable to provide

any of its safety or convenience func-

tions.

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The functions which are available vary depending on the Driver Monitoring System

setting and the user recognition function setting.

Available functions

Driver Monitoring System*

ON OFF

User recognition

function*

Inattentive/drowsy

driving warning

Available Not available

User recognition

function

Available Not available

OFF

Inattentive/drowsy

driving warning

Available Not available

User recognition

function

Not available

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Available function items

Driver Monitoring System*

ON OFF

User recognition

function*

Delete User Available Not available

Delete All Users Available Not available

Update Seat and

Mirror Position

Available Not available

Delete Driver Posi-

tion

Available Not available

OFF

Delete User Available Not available

Delete All Users Available Not available

Update Seat and

Mirror Position

Not available Not available

Delete Driver Posi-

tion

Not available

*1: The system can be turned ON/OFF with the center information display. Refer to “

Car settings”

�P226.

*2: The function can be turned ON/OFF in the center information display customization settings.

Refer to “Car settings” �P226.

The functions which are available vary depending on whether or not the user is

registered.

Available functions

The user is registered. The user is not registered.

User recognition function Available

Not available

& User Recognition Function

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WARNING

Perform registration, retrieving, or

delete of the seat position and out-

side mirror angle before beginning

driving. There is the risk of an

accident if registration, retrieving,

or delete is performed while driving.

When a user is registered, it is possible to

retrieve the following settings.

! Driver position personalization

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. Seat position and outside mirror angle

Retrieves the registered seat position and

outside mirror angle.

. Reverse tilt angle

Retrieves the registered reverse tilt-down

outside mirror angle.

! Meter personalization

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. Combination meter display (color LCD)

basic screen

Displays the screen which the user had

selected at the time when he/she last

exited the vehicle.

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! Center information display perso-

nalization

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. Center information display basic

screen

Displays the screen which the user had

selected at the time when he/she last

exited the vehicle.

. Fuel consumption screen

Displays the average fuel economy for

past driving by that user.

! Climate control personalization

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. Climate control settings

Retrieves the preferred interior tempera-

ture, airflow mode selection, and other

settings which the user had selected at the

time when he/she last exited the vehicle.

NOTE

When a recognized user exits the

vehicle while the Max A/C mode is on

and the push engine switch is turned

off, the system stores the setting con-

figured before Max A/C mode was

turned on.

! Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF

status

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Retrieves the Driver Monitoring System

ON/OFF status which the user had se-

lected at the time when he/she last exited

the vehicle.

! Changing the personalization settings

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Item

Driver’s position personaliza-

tion

Seat position/outside mirror

angle

Change the setting by using the

center information display cus-

tomization function. Refer to

“

Car settings” �P226.

Reverse tilt-down outside mir-

ror angle

Meter personalization*

Combination meter display

(color LCD) basic screen

When the customization screen

linked with the synchronized

user function is selected and

the setting is changed, it is

automatically stored.

Center information display

personalization*

Center information display ba-

sic screen

Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF status

*: When the Driver Monitoring System is OFF, the Driver Monitoring System continues to store the

conditions from immediately before the Driver Monitoring System was turned OFF even if the

screen was selected and the setting was changed.

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& Inattentive/Drowsy Driving

Warning

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While driving, the Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem monitors possible cases of driver

inattention or drowsiness and warns the

driver.

When the inattentive/drowsy driving warn-

ing activates, the buzzer sounds and an

interrupt display appears.

NOTE

. The inattentive/drowsy driving warn-

ing operates regardless of the status of

the user recognition function.

. The inattentive driving warning does

not activate when the turn signal is

operating or when the select lever is in

the “R” position.

. When the pre-collision brake system

OFF indicator is illuminated on the

combination meter display (color

LCD), the inattentive driving warning

activates at the same timing as usual

even when a vehicle ahead or obstacle

is detected. For details about the

EyeSight system, refer to the Owner’s

Manual supplement for the EyeSight

system.

! Inattentive driving warning

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When the system monitors that the driver

may be inattentive, it warns the driver.

When the inattentive driving warning acti-

vates, the buzzer sounds and an interrupt

display appears on the combination meter

display (color LCD).

When the EyeSight system has detected a

vehicle ahead or obstacle in the forward

direction, the inattentive driving warning

may activate at earlier timing than usual.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement

for the EyeSight system.

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! Drowsy driving warning

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Possible drowsiness is detected from the amount of driver eyelid closure, and a warning

is given to the driver. When the drowsy driving warning activates, the buzzer sounds and

an interrupt display appears.

Combination meter

display (color LCD)

Center information

display

Warning chime

Drowsy driving

Beep, beep... (Con-

tinues until the driver’s

eyes open.)

Very drowsy

Beep, beep, beep,

beep, beep (5 times)

Slightly drowsy

— Beep

Not drowsy — —

—

& Driver Monitoring System In-

dicator/Warning

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1) Driver Monitoring System operation in-

dicator light (green)

2) Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator

light

3) Driver Monitoring System temporary stop

indicator light

4) Driver Monitoring System warning light

(yellow)

The Driver Monitoring System indicator/

warning indicates the status of the Driver

Monitoring System on the combination

meter display (color LCD).

NOTE

When the Driver Monitoring System

OFF indicator, Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem temporary stop indicator, or Driver

Monitoring System warning is illumi-

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nated, the Driver Monitoring System

function cannot be used. In addition,

the following items cannot be selected.

. Register User

. Delete User

. Delete All Users

. Update Seat and Mirror Position

. Delete Driver Position

. Automatically Retract Seat on Entry

! Driver Monitoring System operation

indicator light (green)

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This indicator illuminates when the Driver

Monitoring System is operating.

! Driver Monitoring System OFF in-

dicator light

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This indicator illuminates when the user

has turned off the Driver Monitoring

System and the Driver Monitoring System

is not operating.

! Driver Monitoring System tempor-

ary stop indicator light

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This indicator illuminates when the Driver

Monitoring System is temporarily stopped.

NOTE

The Driver Monitoring System stops

temporarily in the following circum-

stances.

. When the temperature of the main

unit of the Driver Monitoring System is

high or low.

. When the Driver Monitoring System

cannot monitor the driver’s eye move-

ment.

. When the Driver Monitoring System

cannot monitor the driver’s eyebrows,

eyes, nose or mouth.

. When the camera and the infrared

light source (LED) are covered and the

Driver Monitoring System cannot moni-

tor the driver correctly.

! Driver Monitoring System warning

light (yellow)

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This warning illuminates when there is a

problem with the Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem. Contact a SUBARU dealer to have

the system inspected.

& Using the Driver Monitoring

System

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! User recognition

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When a user is registered with the user

recognition function, the Driver Monitoring

System performs the following.

1. When the door is opened and the

push-button ignition switch is OFF, the

user recognition screen appears and the

Driver Monitoring system starts user re-

cognition.

The user recognition screen may not

appear when the door is opened in some

cases, such as when only a short time has

passed after the push-button ignition

switch was turned OFF. In such cases,

user recognition starts when the door is

closed however the user recognition

screen does not appear.

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2. Sit in the driver’s seat and face forward

for a few moments.

3. When user recognition is completed,

the Hello screen appears on the center

information display.

At this time, the seat position, outside

mirror angle, climate control settings,

combination meter display (color LCD)

basic screen and center information dis-

play basic screen will all change based on

the user information.

NOTE

. When a center information display

operation switch is pressed, the user

recognition screen is canceled, how-

ever user recognition continues.

. When the select lever is not in the

“P” position, the seat position will not

change even when user recognition is

completed.

. If user recognition fails, perform

recognition again following the instruc-

tions, refer to “When a user is not

recognized” �P436.

. User recognition is not performed

while driving.

. If the seat position or outside mirror

angle are in motion at the time when

user recognition is completed, then it is

not possible to retrieve the seat posi-

tion, outside mirror angle, or reverse

tilt-down outside mirror angle.

. If any of the following operations is

performed while retrieving of the seat

position or outside mirror angle, re-

trieving of the seat position and outside

mirror angle is canceled.

– The power seat adjustment

switch was operated.

– The outside mirror adjustment

switch was operated.

– The “SET” button was pressed.

– The “1” or “2” button was

pressed.

– The select lever was moved to a

position other than “P” position.

! When a user is not recognized

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In the following case, user recognition may

not be possible and “User recognition

stopped” may be displayed.

. There is an object blocking the camera.

Remove the obstacle and follow the

reference procedure to perform user re-

cognition again. Refer to “Driver Monitor-

ing System” �P233.

1) Camera

NOTE

. User recognition may not be possi-

ble when there is dirt or fingerprints on

the user recognition camera. To clean,

either wipe using a soft cloth or else

wipe gently using a moistened cloth

that has been thoroughly wrung out.

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. When the synchronized user func-

tion is turned OFF, manual repeat facial

scan is not possible.

& Registering and Deleting a

User

s07bp05

Users can be registered in the Driver

Monitoring System, and registered users

can be deleted. For the user registration

and delete procedures, refer to “Driver

Monitoring System” �P233.

NOTE

. When the Driver Monitoring System

OFF indicator, Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem temporary stop indicator, or Driver

Monitoring System warning is illumi-

nated, the following items cannot be

selected.

– Register User

– Delete User

– Delete All Users

. User information can also be deleted

by resetting the center information dis-

play to the factory default settings.

When the settings are reset to the

factory default settings, all user infor-

mation is deleted. The settings cannot

be reset to the factory default settings

when the Driver Monitoring System is

OFF.

& Registering and Deleting Dri-

ver Position Personalization

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At the time when a user is registered, the

seat position, outside mirror angle, and

reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle are

registered at the same time. To change the

setting for the seat position, outside mirror

angle, or reverse tilt-down outside mirror

angle, refer to “Driver Monitoring System”

�P233.

NOTE

. Start the user registration after ad-

justing the seat position, outside mirror

angles, and reverse tilt-down outside

mirror angle. If they are adjusted during

user registration, it may be disrupted.

Refer to “Power Seat” �P32 or “Out-

side Mirrors” �P295.

. If the ignition switch is turned to the

“OFF” position before user registration

is complete, the information of the

adjusted seat position, outside mirror

angle, and reverse tilt-down outside

mirror angle will not be saved.

. When the user recognition setting is

OFF, or when the Driver Monitoring

System OFF indicator, Driver Monitor-

ing System temporary stop indicator, or

Driver Monitoring System warning is

illuminated, the following items cannot

be selected.

– Update Seat and Mirror Position

– Delete Driver Position

. The driver position can be registered

or deleted only when a registered user

is sitting in the driver’s seat and user

recognition is completed.

& Driver Monitoring System

ON/OFF Settings

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NOTE

. When the Driver Monitoring System

is turned OFF after user recognition

was completed, the user recognition

function stores the Driver Monitoring

System ON/OFF state.

. Even when the Driver Monitoring

System is set to OFF, the Driver Mon-

itoring System automatically turns ON

once the driver’s door is opened and

closed while the vehicle is stopped.

This only occurs when the user recog-

nition setting is ON. The system then

reverts automatically to the OFF state.

. After the Driver Monitoring System

was turned OFF, if the Driver Monitoring

System is turned ON while the driver’s

door is open, user recognition may not

occur correctly.

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! To turn on/off the Driver Monitoring

System

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To turn the Driver Monitoring System on

and off, operate the center information

display. Refer to “Car settings” �P226.

When the Driver Monitoring System is

turned OFF, the Driver Monitoring System

OFF indicator on the combination meter

display (color LCD) will illuminate.

NOTE

Even when the Driver Monitoring Sys-

tem is turned off, the user recognition

and automatically retract seat on entry

functions do not switch on or off

automatically.

! User recognition settings

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The Driver Monitoring System User recog-

nition function can be turned ON/OFF. For

the setting procedure, refer to “Car set-

tings” �P226.

NOTE

. The user recognition function

setting cannot be changed for each

individual user.

. The default setting for the user

recognition function is ON.

. When the user recognition function

is turned OFF, the following items

cannot be selected.

– Repeat Facial Scan

– Register User

– Update Seat and Mirror Position

– Delete Driver Position

! Automatically retract seat on entry

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The automatically retract seat on entry

which automatically slides back the dri-

ver’s seat when the driver’s door is

unlocked and opened.

This function can be turned ON/OFF. For

the setting procedure, refer to “Car set-

tings” �P226.

CAUTION

Sit in the seat after the power seat

movement backward has been com-

pleted. Not doing so could result in

injury.

NOTE

. If the seat position is not registered

in the access key fob memory, the

automatically retract seat on entry

function can be used.

. Even when the automatically retract

seat on entry setting is ON, the auto-

matically retract seat on entry function

automatically turns OFF when the user

recognition function is OFF.

. Automatically retract seat on entry

cannot be selected when the Driver

Monitoring System OFF indicator, Dri-

ver Monitoring System temporary stop

indicator, or Driver Monitoring System

warning is illuminated.

. This function will operate if the seat

is in front of the center of the seat

sliding mechanism.

& How to Get the Source Code

Using the Open Source

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This product contains Free/Open Source

Software (FOSS).

The license information and/or the source

code of such FOSS can be found at the

following URL.

RTOS/License/oss/DMS_0101/

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