Get Instruments and controls Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

Ignition switch ..................................................... 3-3

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

Ignition switch positions...................................... 3-3

LOCK (off)........................................................... 3-3

ACC.................................................................... 3-4

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

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

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

Ignition switch light (if equipped) ......................... 3-5

Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-5

Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-5

Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-5

Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle

movement upon turning on the ignition

switch............................................................... 3-6

Speedometer....................................................... 3-6

Odometer............................................................ 3-6

Double trip meter ................................................ 3-7

Tachometer ......................................................... 3-7

Fuel gauge.......................................................... 3-8

ECO gauge (if equipped) ..................................... 3-8

Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-9

Initial illumination for system check..................... 3-9

Seatbelt warning light and chime ......................... 3-9

SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-11

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF

indicators......................................................... 3-11

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction

indicator light................................................... 3-12

Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant

temperature high warning light ......................... 3-13

Charge warning light.......................................... 3-14

Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-14

Engine low oil level warning light ....................... 3-14

Windshield washer fluid warning light ................ 3-14

AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models) ........... 3-15

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

models) ........................................................... 3-15

ABS warning light.............................................. 3-16

Brake system warning light (red)........................ 3-17

Low fuel warning light . ...................................... 3-18

Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF

indicator light .................................................. 3-18

Door open warning light .................................... 3-18

All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models)........ 3-18

Power steering warning light.............................. 3-19

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle

Dynamics Control operation indicator light ....... 3-19

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-20

Security indicator light....................................... 3-21

Select lever/gear position indicator (CVT

models) ........................................................... 3-21

Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-22

High beam indicator light ................................... 3-22

Cruise control indicator light (if equipped).......... 3-22

Cruise control set indicator light (if

equipped) ........................................................ 3-22

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light

(models with HID headlights)............................ 3-22

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped).......... 3-22

Headlight indicator light (if equipped) ................. 3-22

Information display (if equipped)...................... 3-23

Outside temperature indicator ............................ 3-23

Instruments and controls

Driving information display................................. 3-24

Clock ................................................................. 3-27

Multi function display ........................................ 3-28

Models without multi function display ................. 3-28

Safety precautions ............................................. 3-28

Features ............................................................ 3-29

Locations........................................................... 3-29

Basic operation.................................................. 3-29

Welcome screen................................................. 3-29

Ending screen.................................................... 3-30

Self-check screen............................................... 3-30

Interruption screen............................................. 3-31

Basic screens .................................................... 3-32

Selection screen ................................................ 3-38

Date and time settings........................................ 3-40

Image quality and volume settings...................... 3-47

Screen settings .................................................. 3-50

Maintenance settings.......................................... 3-57

Driving history registration ................................. 3-61

Car settings ....................................................... 3-62

Initialize ............................................................. 3-68

Light control switch ........................................... 3-71

Precautions and tips .......................................... 3-71

Headlights.......................................................... 3-71

High/low beam change (dimmer) ........................ 3-72

Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-72

Daytime running light system............................. 3-73

Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-73

Illumination brightness control......................... 3-74

Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ............... 3-74

Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with

HID headlights) ................................................ 3-74

Fog light switch (if equipped) ........................... 3-75

Wiper and washer.............................................. 3-75

Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-77

Rear window wiper and washer switch –

5-door ............................................................. 3-78

Mirrors ................................................................ 3-79

Inside mirror...................................................... 3-79

Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ....... 3-79

Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink

(if equipped) .................................................... 3-80

Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-86

Defogger and deicer.......................................... 3-88

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ........................... 3-89

Horn.................................................................... 3-90

Ignition switch

& Safety precautions

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to

“LOCK” (off) while the vehicle is

being driven or towed because

that will lock the steering wheel,

preventing steering control. And

when the engine is turned off, it

takes a much greater effort than

usual to steer.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-

ways remove the key from the

ignition switch for safety and

never allow an unattended child

to remain in the vehicle. Failure

to follow this procedure could

result in inju ry to a child or

others. Children could operate

the power windows, the moon-

roof or other controls or even

make the vehicle move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or

key case to either key. If it banged

against your knees or hands while

you are driving, it could turn the

ignition switch from the “ON” posi-

tion to the “ACC” or “LOCK” (off)

position, thereby stopping the en-

gine. Also, if the key is attached to a

keyholder or to a large bunch of

other keys, centrifugal force may act

on it as the vehicle moves, resulting

in unwanted turning of the ignition

switch.

& Ignition switch positions

The ignition switch has four positions:

LOCK (off), ACC, ON and START.

NOTE

. Keep the ignition swi tch in the

“LOCK” (off) position when the engine

is not running.

. Using electrical accessories for a

long time with the ignition switch in the

“ON” or “ACC” position can cause the

battery to go dead.

. If the ignition switch will not move

from the “LOCK” (off) position to the

“ACC” position, turn the steering wheel

slightly to the left and right as you turn

the ignition switch.

& LOCK (off)

The key can only be inserted or removed

in this position. The ignition switch will lock

the steering wheel when you remove the

key.

If turning the key i s difficult, turn the

steering wheel slightly to the right and left

as you turn the key.

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Instruments and controls/Ignition switch

The key can be turned from the “ACC” to

“LOCK” (off) position only when the select

lever is in the “P” position (CVT models)

and the key is pushed in while turning it

(all models).

& ACC

In this position the electrical accessories

(audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can

be used.

& ON

This is the normal operating position after

the engine is started.

& START

The engine is started in this position. The

starter cranks the engine to start it. When

the key is released (after the engine has

started), the key automatically returns to

the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position while the engine

is running.

If your registered key fails to start the

engine, pull out the key once (the security

indicator light will blink), and then insert

the key into the ignition switch and turn it

to the “START” position and again try to

start the engine.

NOTE

The engine may not start in the follow-

ing cases:

. The key grip is touching another key

or a metallic key holder.

. The key is near another key that

contains an immobilizer transponder.

. The key is near or touching another

transmitter.

& Key reminder chime

The reminder chime sounds when the

driver’s door is opened and the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

position.

The chime stops under the follo wing

conditions.

. when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position

. when the key is removed from the

ignition switch

. when the driver’s door is closed

& Ignition switch light (if

equipped)

For easy access to the ignition switch in

the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-

nates when the driver’s door is opened or

when the driver’s door is unlocked using

the remote keyless entry transmitter.

The light remains illuminated for several

tens of seconds and then gradually turns

off under the following conditions.

. when the driver’s door is closed

. when the doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry transmitter

The light turns off immediately under the

following conditions.

. when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position

. when all doors and the rear gate (5-

door) are locked using the remote keyless

entry transmitter

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to

warn other drivers when you have to park

your vehicle under emergency conditions.

The hazard warning flasher works regard-

less of the position of the ignition switch.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,

push the hazard warning button on the

instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,

push the button again.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

Meters and gauges

NOTE

Liquid -cr ystal displays are used in

some of the meters and gauges on

the combination meter. You will find

their indications hard to see if you wear

polarized glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

tion

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the various parts of the

combination meter are illuminated in the

following sequence.

1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter

needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal

display illuminate.

2. Meter and gauge indications each

show MAX position.

3. Meter and gauge indications each

show MIN position.

4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-

gins.

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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges

& Canceling the function for

meter/gauge needle move-

ment upon turning on the

ignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the

movement of the meter needles and

gauge needles that takes place when the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position. To change the setting, perform

the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

(off) or “ACC” position.

1) Trip knob

2. Press the trip knob to show “

” or

“

” on the trip meter display.

The display can be switched as shown in

the following sequence by pressing the

trip knob.

*: They cannot be displayed when the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

To change the current setting, press the

trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated

: Deactivated

NOTE

. Your ve hicle’s initial movement

setting of the mete r/gauge needles

has been set for activation “

” at

the time of shipment from the factory.

. It is not possible to change the initial

movement setting of the meter/gauge

needles when the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position. Change the setting

when the ignition switch is in the

“LOCK” (off) or “ACC” position.

& Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle

speed.

& Odometer

1) Trip knob

This meter displays the odometer when

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The odometer shows the total distance

that the vehicle has been driven.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

position, the odometer/trip meter will light

up. If you do not press the trip knob within

10 seconds of illumination of the od-

ometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter

will turn off.

Also, if you open and close the driver’s

door within 10 seconds of illumination of

the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip

meter will turn off.

& Double trip meter

1) Trip knob

This meter displays the two trip meters

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

The trip meter shows the distance that the

vehicle has been driven since you last set

it to zero.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

position, the odometer/trip meter will light

up. It is possible to switch between the A

trip meter and B trip meter indications

while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If

you do not press the trip knob within 10

seconds of illumination of the odometer/

trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn

off.

Also, if you open and close the driver’s

door within 10 seconds of illumination of

the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip

meter will turn off.

The display can be switched as shown in

the following sequence by pressing the

trip knob.

*: They cannot be displayed when the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A

trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob

and keep the knob pressed for more than

2 seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to

change the function of the indicator

during driving, as an accident could

result.

NOTE

If the connection between the combina-

tion meter and battery is broken for any

reason such as vehicle maintenance or

fuse replacement, the data recorded on

the trip meter will be lost.

& Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed

in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the

pointer of the tachometer in the red

zone. This may cause severe da-

mage to the engine.

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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges

& Fuel gauge

Fuel gauge

1) Trip knob

The fuel gauge is displayed when the

ignition is in the “ON” position, and it

shows the approximate amount of fuel

remaining in the tank.

The gauge indication may change slightly

during braking, turning or acceleration due

to fuel level movement in the tank.

If you press the trip knob while the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

position, the fuel gauge will light up and

indicate the amount of fuel remaining in

the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is

indicating the amount of fuel remaining in

the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob

for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the

driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will

turn off.

NOTE

You will see the “

” sign in the fuel

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler

door (lid) is located on the right side of

the vehicle.

& ECO gauge (if equipped)

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

The ECO gauge shows the difference

between the current rate of fuel consump-

tion and the average rate of fuel consump-

tion since the trip meter was last reset.

If the needle of the gauge moves towards

the right side, this indicates better fuel

efficiency.

NOTE

. The ECO gauge shows only an

approximate indication of fuel eff i-

ciency.

. After resetting the trip meter, the

average rate of fuel consumption is not

shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).

Before that time, the ECO gauge does

not operate.

Warning and indicator lights

& Initial illumination for system

check

Several of the warning and indicator lights

illuminate when the ignition switch is

initially turned to the “ON” position. This

perm its checking the op eration of the

bulbs.

Apply the parking brake and turn the

ignition switch to the “ON” position. For

the system check, the fol lowing lights

illuminate and then turn off after several

seconds or after the engine has started.

: Seatbelt warning light

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

only when the driver fastens the

seatbelt.)

: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

light

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

only when the front seat passenger

fastens the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

ON /

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator light

/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

function indicator light

: Coolant temperature high warning light

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: Engine low oil level warning light

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

(CVT models)

: Low tire pressure warning light

(U.S.- spec. models)

/ : ABS warning light

/ : Brake system warning light

: Low fuel warning light

: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start

assist OFF indicator light

: Door open warning light

: AWD warning light (CVT models)

: Power steering warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control w arning

light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-

tor light

: Cruise control indicator light

(if equipped)

: Cruise control set indicator light

(if equipped)

: Automatic headlight beam leveler

warning light (models with HID head-

lights)

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a

burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the

corresponding system.

Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer

for repair.

& Seatbelt warning light

and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt

warning device at the driver’s and front

passenger’s seat, as required by current

safety standards.

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”

position, this device reminds the driver

and front passenger to fasten their seat-

belts by illuminating the warning lights in

the locations indicated in the following

illustration and sounding a chime.

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

Driver’s warning light

Front passenger’s warning light

! Operation

If the driver and/or front passenger have/

has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will

flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the

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

ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will

also sound simultaneously.

NOTE

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

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

6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning

device operates as follows according

to the vehicle speed.

– At speeds lower than approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

steady illumination and flashing at

15-second intervals. The chime will

not sound.

– At speeds higher than approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

flashing and steady illumination at

15-second intervals and the chime

will sound while the warning light(s)

is/are flashing.

. It is possible to cancel the warning

operation that follows the 6-second

warning after turning ON the ignition

switch . When the ignition switch is

turned ON next time, however, the

complete sequence of the warning

operation resumes. For further details

about canceling the warning operation,

please contact your SUBARU dealer.

If there is no passenge r on the front

passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning

device for the front passenger’s seat will

be deactivated. The front pass enger’s

occupant detection system monitors

whether or not there is a passenger on

the front passenger’s seat.

Observe the following precautions. Failure

to do so may prevent the device from

functioning correctly or cause the device

to fail.

. Do not install any accessory such as a

table or TV onto the seatback.

. Do not store a heavy load in the

seatback pocket.

. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to

place his/her hands or legs on the front

passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to

pull the seatback.

. Do not use front seats with their back-

ward-forward position and seatback not

being locked into place securely. If any of

them are not locked securely, adjust them

again. For adjusting procedure, refer to

“Front seats” F1-2.

If the seatbelt warning device for the front

passenger’s seat does not function cor-

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

front passenger’s seat is empty or it is

deactivated even when the front passen-

ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt),

take the following actions.

. Ensure that no article is placed on the

seat other than a child restraint system

and its child occupant, although we

strongly recommend that all children sit

in the rear seat properly restrained.

. Ensure that there is no article left in the

seatback pocket.

. Ensure that the backward-forward po-

sition and seatback of front passenger’s

seat are locked into place securely by

moving the seat back and forth.

If still the seatbelt warning device for front

passenger’s seat does not function cor-

rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-

tions described above, immediately con-

tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion.

& SRS airbag system

warning light

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of

the following conditions, there may

be a malfunction in the seatbelt

pretensi oners and/or SRS airbag

system. Immediately take your vehi-

cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer

to have the system checked. Unless

checked and properly repaired, the

seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS

airbag will not operate properly in

the event of a collision, which may

increase the risk of injury.

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

. No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is

first turned to the “ON” position

. Continuous illumination of the

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

For details about the components mon-

itored by the warning light, refer to “SRS

airbag system monitors” F1-64.

& Front passenger’s frontal

airbag ON and OFF indica-

tors

ON / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

indicator

/ : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicators show you the status of

the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.

The indicators are located next to the

clock in the center portion of the dash-

board.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” posit ion, both the ON and OFF

indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during

which time the system is checked. Follow-

ing the system check, both indicators turn

off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the

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indicators illuminates depending on the

status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal

airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-

vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF

indicator will remain off.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

is deactivated, the passen ger’s frontal

airbag ON indicator will remain off while

the OFF indicator will illuminate.

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”

position, if both the ON and OFF indica-

tors remain illuminated or off simulta-

neous ly even after the system check

period, the system is malfunctioning.

Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately for an inspection.

& CHECK ENGINE warn-

ing light/Malfunction in-

dicator light

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi-

nates while you are driving, have

your vehicle checked/repaired by

your SUBARU dealer as soon as

possible. Continued vehicle opera-

tion w ithout having the emission

control system checked and re -

paired as necessary could cause

serious damage, which may not be

covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks

while the engine is running, it may indicate

that there is a problem or potential

problem somewhere in the emission con-

trol system.

! If the light illuminates steadily

If the light illuminates steadily while driving

or does not turn off after the engine starts,

an emission control system malfunction

has been detected.

You should have your vehicle checked by

an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

NOTE

This light also illuminates when the fuel

filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,

the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning

light/malfunction indicator light illuminating

could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.

Remove the cap and retighten it until it

clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering

with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the

cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE

warning light turn off immediately. It may

take several driving trips. If the light does

not turn off, take your vehicle to your

authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

! If the light is blinking

If the light is blinking while driving, an

engine misfire condition has been de-

tected which may damage the emission

control system.

To prevent serious damage to the emis-

sion control system, you should do the

following.

. Reduce vehicle speed.

. Avoid hard acceleration.

. Avoid steep uphill grades.

. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

ble.

. If towing a trailer, stop doing so as soon

as possible (trailer towing permitted with

XV CROSSTREK models only).

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may

stop blinking and illuminate steadily after

several driving trips. You should have your

vehicle checked by an authorized

SUBARU dealer immediately.

& Coolant temperature

low indicator light/Cool-

ant temperature high

warning light

CAUTION

. After turning the ignition switch

to the “ON” position, if this

indicator light/warning light be-

haves in any of the following

ways, the electrical system may

be malfunctioning. Contact your

SUBARU dealer immediately for

an inspection.

– It remains blinking in RED.

– It remains illuminated in RED

for more than 2 seconds.

– It remains blinking in RED and

BLUE alternately.

. While dr iving, if this indicator

light/warning light b ehaves in

any of the following ways, take

the specified appropriate mea-

sure listed below.

– Blinking or illuminated in

RED:

Safely stop the vehicle a s

soon as possible, and refer

to the emergency steps to

take in the case of engine

overheating. After that, have

the system checked by your

nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer

to “Engine overheating” F9-

13.

– Bl inking in RED and BLUE

alternately:

The electrical system may be

malfunctioning. Contact your

SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion.

This coolant temperature low indicator

light/coolant temperature high warning

light has the following three functions.

. Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi-

cient warming up of the engine

. Blinking in R ED in dicates that the

engine is close to overheating

. Illumination in RED indicates overheat-

ing condition of the engine

For a system check, this indicator light/

w arning light illuminates in R ED for

approximately 2 seconds when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.

After that, this indicator light/warning light

changes to BLUE and maintains illumina-

tion in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light

turns off when the engine is warmed up

sufficiently.

If t he eng ine co olant temperature in-

creases over the specified range, the

indicator light/warning light blinks in

RED. At this time, the engine is close to

overheating.

If t he eng ine co olant temperature in-

creases further, the indicator light/warning

light illuminates in RED continuously. At

this time, the engine may be overheating.

When th e indicator light/war ning light

blinks in RED or illuminates in RED, safely

stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and

refer to the emergency steps to take in the

ca se of engine overheating. Ref er to

“Engine overheating” F9-13. After that,

have the system checked by your nearest

SUBARU dealer.

Also, if the indicator light/warning light

often blinks in RED, the electrical system

may be malfunctioning. Co ntact your

SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

NOTE

If the engine is restarted after a certain

driving condition, this indicator light/

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warning light may illuminate in RED.

However, this is not a malfunction if the

indicator light/warning light turns off

after a short time.

& Charge warning light

If this light illuminates when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the charging

system is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

engine at the first safe opportunity and

check the alternator belt. If the belt is

loose, broken or if the belt is in good

condition but the light remains illuminated,

contact your nearest SUBARU deal er

immediately.

& Oil pressure warning

light

If this light illuminates when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the engine oil

pressure is low and the lubricating system

is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

engine at the first safe opportunity and

check the engine oil level. If the oil level is

low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is

at the proper level but the light remains

il lu minated, contact your nearest

SUBARU dealer immediately.

For details about checking the engine oil

level or adding the engine oil, refer to

“Engine oil” F11-8.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the

oil pressure warnin g light illumi-

nated. This may cause serious en-

gine damage.

& Engine low oil level

warning light

This light illuminates when the engine oil

level decreases to the lower limit.

If the engine low oil level warning light

illuminates while driving, park the vehicle

in a safe and level location, and then

check the engine oil level. When the

engine oil level is not within the normal

range, refil l with en gi ne oil. Refer t o

“Engine oil” F11-8.

If the warning light does not turn off after

refilling the engine oil, or the warning light

illuminates even though the engine oil

level is within the normal range, have the

vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

. After replacing or adding the engine

oil, if the engine oil level is within the

normal range when restarting the en-

gine on a level surface, the warning

light will turn off.

. The warning light may illuminate

temporarily in the following conditions

because a low oil level may be detected

as a result of significant oil movement

in the engine.

– when the vehicle is considerably

inclined on an uphill or steep slope

– when the vehicle has continu-

ously accelerated and decelerated

– when the vehicle is continuously

turned

– when the vehicle is driven on a

road that alternates continuously

between uphill and downhill

& Windshield washer

fluid warning light

This light illuminates when the fluid level in

the win dsh ield washer flui d tank de-

creases to the lower limit (approximately

1.1 US qt, 1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).

& AT OIL TEMP warning

light (CVT models)

If this light illuminates when the engine is

running, it may indicate that the transmis-

sion fluid temperature is too hot.

If the light illuminates while driving, im-

mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

and let the engine idle until the warning

light turns off.

! Transmission control system warn-

ing

If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes

after the engine has started, it may

indicat e that the transmission control

system is not working properly. Contact

your nearest SUBARU dealer for service

immediately.

& Low tire pressure

warning light (U.S.-spec.

models)

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-

ing light will illuminate for approximately 2

seconds to check that the tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning

properly. If there is no problem and all tires

are properly inflated, the light will turn off.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

should be checked monthly when cold

and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of

a different size than the size indicated on

the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those

tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates

a low tire pressure telltale when one or

more of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire

pressure telltale illuminates, you should

stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper

pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and

can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,

and may affect the vehicle’s handling and

stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a

subst itute for proper tire maintenance,

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

under-inflation has not reached the level

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire

pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction,

the telltale will flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuously

illuminated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

as the malfunction exists. When the

malfunction indicator is illuminated, the

system may not be able to detect or signal

low tire pressure as intended. TP MS

malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of re-

placement or alternate tires or wheels on

the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from

functioning properly. Always check the

TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing

one or more tires or wheels on your

vehicle to ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

to continue to function properly.

Should the warning light illuminate stea-

dily after blinking for approximately one

minute, have the system inspected by

your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as

possible.

WARNING

I f this light does not illumina te

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briefly after the ignition switch is

turned ON or the light illuminates

steadily after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute, you should have

your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible.

If this light illuminates while driving,

never brake suddenly and keep

driving straight ahead while gradu-

ally reducing speed. Then slowly

pull off the road to a safe place.

Otherwi se an acciden t involving

serious vehicle damage and serious

personal injury could occur.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire pres-

sure, a tire may have significant

damage and a fast leak that causes

the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have

a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/transmitter

being transferred, the Low tire pres-

sure warning light will illuminate

steadily after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute. This indicates

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

four road wheels. Contact your

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

for tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

If the light illuminates steadily after

blinking for approximately one min-

ute, promptly contact a SUBARU

dealer to have the system inspected.

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring system

is NOT a substitute for manually

checking tire pressure. The tire

pressure should be checked peri-

odically (at least monthly) using a

tire gauge. After any change to tire

pressure(s), the tire pressure mon-

itoring system will not re-check tire

inflation pressures until the vehicle

is first driven more than 20 mph (32

km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-

sures, increase the vehicle speed to

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

TPMS re-checking of the tire infla-

tion pressures. If the tire pressures

are now above the seve re low

press ure threshold , the low tire

pressure warning light should turn

off a few minutes later. Therefore, be

sure to install the specified size for

the front and rear tires.

& ABS warning light

CAUTION

. If any of the following conditions

occur, we recommend that you

have the ABS system repaired at

the first available opportunity by

your SUBARU dealer.

– The warning light does not

illuminate when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

– The warning light illuminates

when the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position,

but it does not turn off even

when the vehicle speed ex-

ceeds approximately 25 mph

(40 km/h).

– The warning light illuminates

during driving.

. When the warning light is on (and

the brake system warning light is

off), the ABS funct ion shuts

down. However, the conventional

brake system continues to oper-

ate normally.

The ABS warning light illuminates to-

gether with the brake system warning light

if the EBD system malfunctions. For

further details of the EBD system mal-

function warning, refer to “Electronic

Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system

warning” F3-17.

NOTE

If the warning light behavior is as

described in the following conditions,

the ABS system may be considered

normal.

. The warning light illuminates when

the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position and turns off approxi-

mately 2 seconds after the engine has

started.

. The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns off

immediately, remaining off.

. The warning light remains illumi-

nated after the engine has been started,

but it turns off when the vehicle speed

reaches approximately 25 mph (40

km/h).

. The warning light illuminates during

driving, but it turns off immediately and

remains off.

When driving with an insufficient battery

voltage such as when the engine is jump

started, the ABS warning light may illumi-

nate. This is due to the low battery voltage

and does not indi cate a malfunction.

When the battery becomes fully charged,

the light will turn off.

& Brake system

warning light (red)

WARNING

. Driving with the brake sy stem

warning light on is dangerous.

This indicates your brake system

may not be working properly. If

the light remains illuminated,

have the brakes inspected by a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If at all in doubt about whether

the brakes are operating prop-

erly, do not drive the vehicle.

Have your vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for re-

pair.

This light has the following functions.

! Parking brake warning

The light illu minates w ith the parking

brake applied while the ignition switch is

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

parking brake is fully released.

! Brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the brake fluid

level has dropped to near the “MIN” level

of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition

switch in the “ON” position and with the

parking brake fully released.

If the brake system warning light should

illuminate while driving (with the parking

brake fully released and with the ignition

switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an

indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn

brake pads. If this occurs, immediately

stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place

and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid

level is below the “MIN” mark in the

reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have

the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU

dealer for repair.

! Electronic Brake Force Distribution

(EBD) system warning

The brake system warning light also

illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the

EBD system. In that event, it illuminates

together with the ABS warning light.

The EBD system may be malfunctioning if

the brake system warning light and ABS

warning light illuminate simultaneously

during driving.

Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-

tional braking system will still function.

However, the rear wheels will be more

prone to locking when the brakes are

applied harder than usual and the vehi-

cle’s motion may therefore become some-

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what harder to control.

If the brake system warning light and ABS

warni ng light illuminate simultaneously,

take the following steps.

1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,

flat place.

2. Shut down the engine, appl y the

parking brake and then restart it.

3. Release the parking brake. If both

warning lights turn off, the EBD system

may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to

the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

system inspected.

4. If both warning lights illuminate again

and remain illuminated after the engine

has been restarted, shut down the engine

again, apply the parking brake, and check

the brake fluid level.

5. If the brake fluid level is not below the

“MIN” mark, the EBD system may be

malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the

nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

system inspected.

6. If the brake fluid level is below the

“MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.

Instead, have the vehicle towed to the

nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

& Low fuel warning light

The low fuel warning light illuminates

when the tank is nearly empty, at approxi-

mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal).

It only operates when the ignition switch is

in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when-

ev er the low fuel warning light

illuminates. Engine misfires as a

result of an empty tank could cause

damage to the engine.

NOTE

This light does not turn off unless the

tank is replenished up to an internal

fuel quantity of approximately 4.5 US

gal (17 liters, 3.7 Imp gal).

& Hill start assist warning

light/Hill start assist

OFF indicator light

! Hill start assist warning light

While the engine is running, if there are

any malfunctions in the Hill start assist

system, the warning light will illuminate.

WARNING

When the Hill start assist warning

light illuminates, have the vehicle

inspected at an authorized SUBARU

dealer.

! Hill start assist OFF indicator light

While the Hill s tart ass ist system is

deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF

indicator light illuminates continuously to

inform the driver that the Hill start assist

system is not operational.

& Door open warning

light

The warning light illuminates if any door,

the rear gate (5-door models) or trunk lid

(4-door models) is not fully closed. This

function is effective even if the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

position, or the key is removed from the

ignition switch.

Always make sure this light is not illumi-

nated before you start to drive.

& All-Wheel Drive warn-

ing light (CVT models)

This light blinks if the vehicle is driven with

tires of differing diameters fitted on the

wheels or with an excessively low air

pressure in any of the tires.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive with the AWD

warning light blinking can damage

the powertrain. If the AWD warning

light starts to blink, promptly park in

a safe place and check whether the

tires have differing diameters and

whet her any of the tires has an

excessively low inflation pressure.

& Power steering warn-

ing light

This warning light illuminates when the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position and turns off after the engine

has started. This indicates that the warn-

ing system is working properly.

While the engine is running, this warning

light illuminates when a malfunction has

been detected in the electric power steer-

ing system.

CAUTION

When 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 pow er 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 ste er ing

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 fre-

quently, that may result in a malfunc-

tion of the power stee ring control

system.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control warning light/

Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol operation indicator

light

! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem provides its ABS control

through the electrical circuit of the

ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS

is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system becomes unable to

provide ABS control. As a result, the

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

also becomes inoperative, causing

the warning light t o illuminate.

Though both the Vehicle Dynamics

Control and ABS systems are inop-

erative in this case, the ordinary

functions of the brake system are

still available. You will be safe while

driving with this condition, but drive

carefully and have your vehicle

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checked at a SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible.

NOTE

. If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system itself mal-

functions, the warning light only illumi-

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

Brake System) remains fully opera-

tional.

. The warning light illuminates when

the electronic control system of the

ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system

malfunctions.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably inoperative under any of the

following conditions. Have your vehicle

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

. The warning light does not illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position.

. The warning light illuminates while the

vehicle is running.

NOTE

If the warning light behavior is as

described in the following examples,

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

may be considered normal.

. The warning light illuminates when

the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position and turns off approxi-

mately 2 seconds after the engine has

started.

. The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns off

immediately, remaining off.

. The warning light illuminates after

the engine has started and turns off

while the vehicle is subsequently being

driven.

. The warning light illuminates during

driving, but it turns off immediately and

remains off.

. The warning light illuminates when

the engine has stalled and continues to

illuminate after the engine has been

restarted. However, it will turn off once

the vehicle starts moving.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light

The indicator light flashes during activa-

tion of the skid suppression function and

during activation of the traction control

function.

NOTE

. The light may remain illuminated for

a short period of time after the engine

has been started, especially in cold

weather. This does not indicate the

existence of a problem. The light

should turn off as soon as the engine

has warmed up.

. The indicator light illuminates when

the engine has developed a problem

and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

malfunction indicator light is on.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably malfunctioning under the follow-

ing condition. Have your vehicle checked

at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

. The light does not turn off even after

the lapse of several minutes (the engine

has warmed up) after the engine has

started.

& Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF indicator

light

The light illuminates when the Vehicle

Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed

to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

trol system.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

probably malfunctioning under any of the

following conditions. Have your vehicle

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

. The light does not illuminate when the

ign ition swit ch is turned to the “ON ”

position.

. The light does not turn off even once

several seconds have elapsed after the

ignition switch has been turned to the

“ON” position.

& Security indicator light

This indicator light shows the status of the

alarm system. It also indicates operation

of the immobilizer system.

! Alarm system

It blinks to show the driver the operational

status of the alarm system. For detailed

information, refer to “ Alarm system” F2-

10.

! Immobilizer system

The security indicator light starts blinking

in the following conditions.

. approximately 60 seconds after the

ignition switch is turned from the “ON”

position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” (off)

position

. immediately after the ignition key is

pulled out

If the indicator light does not blink in the

above conditions, it may indicate that

immobilizer system may be malfunction-

ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

immediately.

In the event that an unauthorized key (for

example, an unauthorized duplicate) is

used, the security indicator light illumi-

nates. For details about the immobilizer

system, refer to “Immobilizer” F2-2.

NOTE

. The security indicator light remains

off in the following conditions. This is

normal and does not indicate a mal-

function.

– while the engine is running

– for approximately 60 seconds

after the ignition switch is turned

from the “ON ” position to t he

“ACC” or “LOCK” (off) position

. Even if the security indicator light

blinks irregularly or its fuse blows (the

light does not blink if its fuse is blown),

the immobilizer system will function

normally.

& Select lever/gear position in-

dicator (CVT models)

1) Upshift indicator

2) Downshift indicator

This indicator shows the position of the

select lever.

For models with manual mode, when the

manual mode is selected, the gear posi-

tion indicator (which shows the current

gear selection) and the upshift/downshift

indicator light up. Refer to “Continuously

variable transmission” F7-19.

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& Turn signal indicator

lights

These lights show the operation of the turn

signal or lane change signal.

If the indicator lights do not blink or blink

rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned

out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Refer to “Replacing bulbs” F11-37.

& High beam indicator

light

This light shows that the headlights are in

the high beam mode.

This indicator light also illuminates when

the headlight flasher is operated.

& Cruise control indica-

tor light (if equipped)

This light illuminates when th e cruise

control main button is pressed to activate

the cruise control function. For details,

refer to “To set cruise control” F7-39.

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

mal function indicator light illumi-

nates, the cruise control indicator

light flashes at the same time. At

this time, avoid driving at high

speed and have your vehicle in-

spected at a S UBARU deal er as

soon as possible.

& Cruise control set in-

dicator light (if

equipped)

This light illuminates when vehicle speed

has been set to use the cruise control

function. Refer to “ To set cruise control”

F7-39.

& Automatic headlight

beam leveler warning

light (models with HID

headlights)

This light illuminates when the automatic

headlight beam leveler does not operate

normally.

If this light illuminates while driving or does

not turn off approximately 3 seconds after

turning the ignition switch to the “ON”

position, have your vehicle inspected at

your SUBARU dealer.

& Front fog light indicator

light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates while the

front fog lights are illuminated.

& Headlight indicator

light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates under the

following conditions.

. when the light switch is turned to the

“

” or “ ” position

. when the light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the headlights illumi-

nate automatically

Information display (if

equipped)

NOTE

For models with color multi function

display, refer to “Multi function dis-

play” F3-28.

1) Outside temperature indicator

2) Driving information display

3) Clock

With the ignit ion switch in the “ACC”

position, the clock appears on the display.

With the ignition s witch in the “ON”

position, the outside temperature indica-

tor, driving information display and clock

all appear on the display.

& Outside temperature indica-

tor

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

The outside temperature indicator shows

the outside temperature in a range from

−40 to 1228F (−40 to 508C).

The indicator can give a false reading

under any of the following conditions.

. When there is too much sun.

. Du ring idling; while running at low

speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine

is restarted immediately following a shut-

down.

. When the actual outside temperature

falls outside the specified indicator range.

! Road surface freeze warning indi-

cation

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

When the outside temperature drops to

378F ( 38C) or lower, the tempe rature

indication flashes to show that the road

surface may be frozen.

If the outside temperature drops to 378F

(38C) or lower while the display is giving

an indication other than the outside

temperature, the display switches to the

outside temperature indication and flashes

for 5 seconds before returning to its

original indication.

If the display is already indicating an

outside temperature of 378F (38C) or lower

when the ignition switch is turned to the

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“ON” position, the indication does not

flash.

NOTE

The outside temperat ure ind ication

may differ from the actual outside

temperature. The road surface freeze

warning indication should be treated

only as a guide. Be sure to check the

condition of the road surface before

driving.

& Driving information display

1) Information display selection knob

With the ignition s witch in the “ON”

position, each successive press of the

information display selection knob

swit ches the dis play in the following

sequence.

! Driving range on remaining fuel

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

The driving range indicates the distance

that can be driven taking into account the

amount of fuel remaining in the tank and

the average rate of fuel consumption.

When the low fuel warning light illumi-

nates, the driving range display flashes for

5 seconds. (The display first switches to

the driving range value if a different value

was previously displayed.)

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

If the driving range is shown as “

”,

there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the

tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi-

ately.

NOTE

The driving range on remaining fuel is

only a guide. The indicated value may

differ from the actual driving range on

remaining fuel, so you must immedi-

ately fill the tank when the low fuel

warning light illuminates.

! Average fuel consumption

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

This display shows the average rate of

fuel consumption since the trip meter was

last reset.

1) Trip knob

Pressing the trip knob toggles the display

between the average fuel consumption

corresponding to the A trip meter display

and the average fuel consumption corre-

sponding to the B trip meter display.

When either of the trip meter displays is

re set, the corresponding average fuel

consumption value is also reset.

NOTE

. The indicated values vary in accor-

dance with changes in the vehicle’s

running conditions. Also, the indicated

va lues may differ slightly from the

a ctual values and should thu s be

treated only as a guide.

. When either trip meter display is

reset, the average fuel consumption

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corresponding to that trip meter dis-

play is not shown until the vehicle has

subsequently covered a distance of 1

mile (or 1 km).

! Current fuel consumption

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

This indication shows the rate of fuel

consumption at the present moment.

! Journey time

The journey time shows the time that has

elapsed since the ignition switch was

turned to the “ON” position.

The journey time indication flashes each

time a complete hour has elapsed. If the

display is giving a reading other than the

journey time, the display switches to the

journey time, flashes for 5 seconds, and

returns to its original reading each time a

complete hour has elapsed.

NOTE

The journey time is reset when the

ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”

(off) position. It is also reset if the

ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”

(off) or “ACC” position prior to restart-

ing of the engine.

! Average vehicle speed

1) U.S.-spec. models

2) Except U.S.-spec. models

This display shows the average vehicle

speed since the trip meter was last reset.

1) Trip knob

Pressing the trip knob toggles the display

between the average vehicle speed cor-

responding to the A trip meter display and

the average vehicle speed corresponding

to the B trip meter display.

When either of the trip meter displays is

reset, the corresponding average vehicle

speed value is also reset.

NOTE

When either trip meter display is reset,

the average vehicle speed correspond-

ing to that trip meter display is not

shown until the vehicle has subse-

quently covered a distance of 1 mile

(or 1 km).

! Turn off display of driving informa-

tion display

The driving information display can be

turned off.

To turn off the display, turn the ignition

switch to the “LOCK” (off) position and

press the “+” button adjacent to the clock

disp lay for app roximately 5 seconds.

Then, the driving information display and

the clock display will blink for 3 seconds to

notify you that the driving information

display has been turned off.

To restore the driving information display,

once again press the “+” button for

approximately 5 seconds.

NOTE

. The initial display setting of the

driving information display has been

set to operational at the time of ship-

ment from the factory.

. The average fuel consumption and

average vehicle speed are calculated

even while the driving information dis-

play is not displayed.

. Even if you turn off the driving

information display, the display will

automatically turn on when the battery

voltage is disconnected and then re-

connected for battery replacement or

fuse replacement.

& Clock

To adjust the time shown by the clock,

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

press the “+” button, the indicated time will

change in one-minute increments. If you

press the “−” button, the indicated time will

change in one-minute decrements. If you

keep the button pressed, the rate at which

the indicated time changes will speed up.

The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour

clock displays. Perform the following

procedure to switch the display format.

1. Place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”

(off) position.

2. Press and hold the “−” button that is

located near the clock display for approxi-

mately 5 seconds. The clock display will

then start to flash.

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3. While the clock display is flashing,

press and hold the “+” button for approxi-

mately 2 seconds. The clock format will

then change.

4. The clock display will continue to flash

for approximately 3 seconds to inform you

that the clock display has been changed.

If you want to change the clock display

again, press and hold the “+” button for

approximately 2 seconds while the clock

display is flashing.

Multi fun ction display

& Models without multi func-

tion display

NOTE

. For models with information display

(black and white), refer to “Information

display” F3-23.

. When the vehicle is in motion,

certain functions and selections may

not be available.

The U.S.-spec models are not equipped

with the multi function display. The other

models may be equipped with the multi

function display or not, depending on the

model.

& Safety precautions

WARNING

Always pay adequate attention to

safe driving when operating the

multi function display while the

vehicle is in motion. When operation

of the multi-function display is dis-

turbing your awareness and ability

to concentrate on driving, stop the

vehicle in a safe place before per-

forming operations on the screen.

Also, do not concentrate on the

display while driving. Doing so may

cause you to look away from the

road and could result in an accident.

& Features

The multi function display has the follow-

ing functions.

Description Page

Displays useful messages, such

as warning information, etc.

3-31

Displays basic screens (e.g. fuel

consumption screen, etc.)

3-32

Sets and adjusts maintenance

notification

3-57

Registers driving history 3-61

Sets and customizes car opera-

tion

3-62

Also, the multi function display can also be

used to set and initialize the multi function

display itself.

& Locations

Multi function display

1) Outside temperature indicator

2) Information reminder

3) Top display (For the display setting, refer

to “Top display setting” F3-50.)

4) Clock

5) Driving information display (For the dis-

played contents, refer to “Basic screens”

F3-32.)

& Basic operation

Control switch

1) Up (select)

2) Set (enter)

3) Down (select)

By operating “

” or “ ” of the control

switch, the screens and selection items

can be switched. When the “

/SET”

switch is pulled toward you, the item can

be selected and set.

& Welcome screen

When the door is unlocked and the

driver’s door is opened, the welcome

screen will appear for a short time.

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NOTE

. The welcome screen will disappear

when the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position while the welcome

screen is displayed.

. If any of the doors (including the

rear gate) is opened while the welcome

screen i s displayed, the door ajar

warning will appear.

. The welcome screen can be set to

on or off. For details, refer to “Bypass

screen setting” F3-55.

. For a certain period of time after the

welcome screen has once appeared, it

may not appear again even when the

driver’s door is opened again. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

& Ending screen

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK” (off) position, the “Goodbye”

screen will appear for several seconds.

& Self-check screen

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the vehicle self-check is

performed. The screens corresponding to

the following items will appear one after

another for several seconds each.

1) Windshield washer fluid: Checks the

level of windshield washer fluid.

2) Brake fluid: Checks the level of brake

fluid.

3) Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine

oil replacement.

4) Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter

replacement.

5) Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.

6) Inspection and maintenance: Checks the

interval of inspection and maintenance.

When the checks are performed, the color

of the icon corresponding to the checked

item will turn green.

If there is no warning message, the self-

check is complete without notification.

Example of notification

If there i s a warning message or a

maintenance notification, the color of the

icon corresponding to the item will turn

yellow and the warning message or the

maintenance notification will be displayed.

Take the appropriate actions based on the

messages indicated.

NOTE

. The self-check screen can be set to

on or off. For details, refer to “On/Off

setting” F3-59.

. After performing the maintenance,

change the setting of the correspond-

ing maintenance item. For details, refer

to “Maintenance settings” F3-57.

. The maintenance notification screen

will be displayed under either of the

following conditions.

– The period of time remaini ng

until the registered notification date

is 15 days or less.

– The total driving distance remain-

ing until the registered notification

distance is approximately 311 miles

(500 km) or less.

. The maintenance notification screen

will be displayed until either of the

following conditions is satisfied.

– The period of time passed after

the registered notification date is 15

days or more.

– The total distance driven after the

registered notification distance is

approximately 311 miles (500 km) or

more.

& Interruption screen

Warning information (display example)

Useful messages, such as reminder in-

formation, vehicle information, warning

information, etc. may interrupt the current

screen and appear on the display accom-

panied by a beep. Take proper action

according to the message.

The warning screen will return to the

original screen after a few seconds. If

the warning screen can be displayed

again, an information reminder “

” will

appear on the upper left part of the

display. To recall the message marked

with “

” on the display, pull the “ /SET”

switch on the steering wheel toward you.

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& Basic screens

! Basic screen items

These are the basic screens of the multi

function display.

Item Page

Information bar 3-32

Fuel consumption screen 3-33

ECO gauge screen 3-34

ECO history screen 3-34

Vehicle activation status

screen

3-35

Triple meter screen 3-36

Guidance screen 3-37

Clock/calendar screen

3-37

By operating the “

” or “ ” switch on the

steering wheel, you can switch the screen

that is always displayed. Also, when the

“

/SET” switch is pulled and held, the

selection screen can be displayed. For

details about the selection screen, refer to

“Selection screen” F3-38.

! Information bar

1) Information bar

2) Outside temperature indicator

3) Information reminder

4) Top display

5) Clock

While the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position, the outside temperature

indicator, clock, etc. will be shown on the

information bar.

! Outside temperature indicator

This displays the outside temperature

between − 408F (− 408C) and 1228F

(508C).

Icy road surface warning screen

When the outside temperature becomes

378F (38C) or less, the icy road surface

warning screen interrupts to inform the

driver that the road surface may be frozen.

NOTE

. The outside temperature indicator

shows the temperature around the

sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-

dication may differ from the actual

outside air temperature.

. The icy road surface warning screen

should be treated only as a guide. Be

sure to check the condition of the road

surface before driving.

. Once the icy road surface warning

screen is di spl ayed, it will not be

disp layed again unles s the outside

temperature increases to 418F (58C) or

higher.

! Information reminder

The screen returns to the original screen

seve ra l seconds after the interruption

screen has been displayed. If the inter-

ruption screen can be displayed once

more even after the original screen has

appeared, an information reminder should

be displayed. For details about the inter-

ruption screen, refer to “ Interruption

screen” F3-31.

! Top display

One of the following items can be dis-

played on the top display.

. Average fuel consumption correspond-

ing to the driving distance of each trip

meter

. Current fuel consumption (This may

not be displayed when driving at a low

speed.)

. Driving range on remaining fuel

For details about the setting of the top

display, refer to “Top display setting” F3-

50.

NOTE

The driving range on the remaining fuel

is calculated using the average fuel

consumption of the last 19 miles (30

km) driven. This value may be different

from the values calculated using the

average fuel consumption correspond-

ing to the driving distance of each trip

meter or the current fuel consumption.

! Clock

The clock can be displayed in either 12-

hour display or 24-hour display. For details

about the setting, refer to “Current date

and time setting” F3-40.

NOTE

If the vehicle battery is disconnected,

the clock shown in the information bar

will be reset. Set the time again after

the vehicle battery is connected. For

details about the setting, refer to “Top

display setting” F3-50.

! Fuel consumption screen

1) Average fuel consumption corresponding

to the driving distance of each trip meter

2) Current fuel consumption

3) Driving range on remaining fuel

The di splayed location can be custo-

mized. For details, refer to “Fuel consump-

tion screen setting” F3-51.

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! ECO gauge screen

1) Average fuel consumption corresponding

to the driving distance of each trip meter

2) ECO gauge

The gauge pointer shows the difference

between the current fuel consumption and

the average fuel consumption that is

displayed on the center part of the screen.

If the gauge pointer moves toward the

green side, this indicates better fuel

efficiency.

! ECO history screen

1) Average fuel consumption per unit time

(bar graph)

2) Average fuel consumption corresponding

to the driving distance of each trip meter

(red line)

This screen displays the fuel economy

history for the vehicle using a bar graph.

The horizontal scale represents the past

time range and the vertical scale repre-

sents the fuel consumption. The green

bars show driving with good fuel economy

and the yellow bars show driving with poor

fuel economy.

The time range of the history can be set.

The width of the bar graph is adjusted as

follows depending on the set time range.

Time range Width of bar graph

30 minutes 1 minute

60 minutes 2 minutes

120 minutes

4 minutes

For details about the setting, refer to

“Economy history setting” F3-52.

! Vehicle activation status screen

When the vehicle stops

1) Steering axle

When the vehicle is being driven regularly

1) Power train (illuminated in blue)

When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem is being activated: the tires illuminate

in yellow.

1) History of Vehicle Dynamics Control

system activation

When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

tem has been activated: the tires remain

illuminated in yellow while the Vehicle

Dynamics Control System is activated.

1) Activation status of the ABS (Anti-lock

Brake System)

2) Vehicle Dynamics Control system oper-

ating indicator (flashing in yellow)

3) Histor y of Vehicle Dynamics Control

system activation

This screen displays the following vehicle

information.

. steering angle and driving wheel status

. activation status of the ABS (Anti-lock

Brake System)

. activation status of the Vehicle Dy-

namics Control system

Wh ile driving, the vehicle wheels are

illuminated in blue and the driving direc-

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tion is represented using an animation of

the traffic lane.

If the ABS is activated, all of the vehicle’s

wheels will be illuminated in yellow and

the length of operation in seconds and the

number of activations will be displayed in

the bar indicator, located on the lowermost

part of the display.

If the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

activated, the activated vehicle wheels will

be illuminated in yellow and the operating

indicator “

” will appear on the upper right

part of the display. Also, the length of

operation in seconds and the number of

activations will be displayed in the bar

indicator.

! Triple meter screen

Triple meter screen (display example)

This screen displays up to three optional

pieces of information that can be selected

from the following items.

The items shown in the triple meter screen

can be changed. For details, refer to

“Triple meter setting” F3-53.

Item Details

Average vehicle speed (Average

vehicle speed for the entire driving

time from when the trip meter was

reset)

Lifetime fuel consumption

Engine oil temperature

Accelerator opening ratio

Journey time (the time that has

elapsed since the ignition switch

was turned to the “ON” position)

Journey distance (the distance

that has been driven since the

ignition switch was turned to the

“ON” position)

Average fuel consumption for the

entire driving distance from when

the ignition switch was turned to

the “ON” position

! Guidance screen

When the “ /SET” switch is pulled and

held, the selection screen can be dis-

played.

The displayed contents can be set or

customized from the selection screen. For

details, refer to “Selection screen” F3-38.

! Clock/calendar screen

Clock (analog format)

Clock (digital format)

Calendar

1) Today’s date

2) Birthday/Anniversary

In addition to the clock/calendar, the out-

side temperature and average fuel con-

sumption can also be displayed.

You can select clock (analog format),

clock (digital format ) or calendar. The

clock/calendar can also be set so that it

is not displayed. For details, refer to

“Clock screen setting” F3-54.

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& Selection screen

When the “

/SET” switch is pulled and held, the setting screen for each menu can be displayed. Select the preferred menu by

operating the “

” or “ ” switch.

Top menu Menu option Description Page

Date

Date Set and adjust the time and date. 12h or 24h format can be selected. 3-40

Birthday Set a birthday. 3-41

Anniversary Set an anniversary day. 3-43

Daylight Saving Time Turn the daylight saving time on or off 3-46

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Display

Brightness Adjust the brightness. +5 ↔ −5 3-47

Contrast Adjust the contrast. +5 ↔ −5 3-48

Screen Off Turn the screen on or off. On or Off 3-48

Beep Adjust the beep sound volume. High, Low or Off 3-49

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Screen Setting

Top Display

Set and customize the top display informa-

tion contents.

Avg Cons, Inst Cons, Range

or Off

3-50

Cons Customize the fuel consumption information display. 3-51

Eco History

Set and customize the time of logging fuel

consumption history.

30 min, 60 min or 120 min 3-52

Triple Meter Set and customize the triple meter. 3-53

Clock Select the clock format.

Analog, Digital, Calendar or

Off

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Bypass Screen Set the bypass screen for each item. On or Off 3-55

Languages Select the display language. English or French 3-56

Go Back Return to the top menu. —

Top menu Menu option Description Page

Maintenance

Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-58

Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-59

Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-59

Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-59

On/Off

Turn on or off the self-check screen that is

activated when the ignition switch is turned

to the “ON” position.

On or Off 3-59

Clear All Settings Clear all settings for maintenance items. Yes or No 3-60

Go Back Return to the top menu. —

Driving History

Set Register and overwrite the driving record. 3-61

Go Back Return to the top menu. —

Car Setting

Audible Signal Set the audible signal. On or Off 3-62

Hazard Warning Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off 3-64

Defogger

Set and customize the operation of the

defogger.

15 minutes or Continuous 3-65

Interior Light

Set and customize the interior light off delay

timer.

10, 20, 30 seconds or Off 3-66

Auto Light Sensor

(models with auto on/off head-

lights)

Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto

light sensor.

Low, Mid, High or Max 3-67

Go Back Return to top menu. —

Initialize

Reset to Defaults Reset all settings to the default settings. Yes or No 3-68

Lifetime Fuel Consumption Reset Clear logged lifetime fuel consumption data. Yes or No 3-69

Go Back Return to the top menu. —

Go Back

— Return to the top menu.

—

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& Date and time settings

The items in the date and time settings

can be set. To change the items, operate

the “

” or “ ” switch.

NOTE

. The “ Date” item must be set to

display the “Birthday”, “Anniversary”

and notifications for vehicle mainte-

nance.

. The “Birthday” and “Anniversary”

items can be entered after the “Date”

item has been set.

. Dates that do not exist in the

Gregorian calendar cannot be set (for

example, April 31).

. If your vehicle is equipped with the

genuine SUBARU navigation system,

the clock of navigation system must be

set separately.

! Preparation for date setting

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Pull and hold the “

/SET” switch

toward you to show the selection screen.

3. After the selection screen is displayed,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch to show the

“Date” item. Then, pull the “

/SET” switch

toward you.

! Current date and time setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for date setting” F3-

40.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Date” item. Then pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

3. Select the item to set by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

4. Select a number by operating the “ ”

or “

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you. When “ 12 h” is

selected, the clock will be set to a 12-

hour display. When “24 h” is selected, the

clock will be set to a 24-hour display.

5. After entering the date and time, select

“Set” by operating the “

” switch and

confirm the setting by pulling the “

/SET”

switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Birthday setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for date setting” F3-

40.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Birthday” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Select the item to set by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

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4. The selected item will be shown.

– Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you

to set the selected item.

– If you want to select the other item,

operate the “

” switch to go back to

step 3.

5. Select numbers by operating the “ ”

or “

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

6. After entering the date by repeating

step 5, you can enter the name.

7. Select characters by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /

SET” switch toward you.

– You can select characters of the

English alphabet (upper case charac-

ters and lower case characters are

available), eleven symbols or blank

spaces.

– The word being edited will be

displayed with an underline.

8. After entering the name by repeating

step 7, select “Set” by operating the “

”

switch and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

9. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! If a birthday is approaching

If a birthday is approaching, the following

screen will be displayed accompanied by

a beep when the ignition switch has been

turned to the “ON” position. This function

can be set on or off. For details, refer to

“Bypass screen setting” F3-55.

From 1 to 7 days prior to the birthday

On a birthday (displayed in red)

NOTE

If “_ _” is selected for either the

“Month” or “Day” item instead of

numbers, the birthday notification will

be deactivated.

! Anniversary setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for date setting” F3-

40.

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2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Anniversary” item. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Select the item to set by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

4. The selected item will be shown.

– Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you

to set the selected item.

– If you want to select another item,

operate the “

” switch to go back to

step 3.

5. Select numbers by operating the “ ”

or “

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

6. After entering the date by repeating

step 5, you can enter the name.

7. Select cha racters by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /

SET” switch toward you.

– You can select characters of the

English alphabet (upper case charac-

ters and lower case characters are

available), eleven symbols or blank

spaces.

– The w ord being edited will be

displayed with an underline.

8. After entering the name by repeating

step 7, select “Set” by operating the “

”

switch and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

9. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! If an anniversary is approaching

If an anniversary is approaching, the

following screen will be displayed accom-

panied by a beep when the ignition switch

has been turned to the “ON” position. This

function can be set on or off. For details,

refer to “Bypass screen setting” F3-55.

From 1 to 7 days prior to the anniversary

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On an anniversary (displayed in orange)

NOTE

If “_ _” is selected for either the

“Month” or “Day” item instead of

numbers, the anniversary notification

will be deactivated.

! Clearing birthday or anniversary

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for date setting” F3-40

and display “Birthday” or “Anniversary” on

the screen.

2. When “_ _” is selected for either the

“Month” or “Day” item instead of numbers,

the setting of “Birthday” or “Anniversary”

will be cleared.

! Daylight saving time setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for date setting” F3-

40.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Daylight Saving Time” item.

Then pull the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The current setting will be displayed.

Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you to

enter the selection mode.

4. Select “On” or “Off” by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

& Image quality and volume

settings

The items in the image quality and volume

settings can be set. To change the items,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch.

! Preparation for image quality and

volume settings

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Pull a nd hold the “

/SET” switch

toward you to show the selection screen.

3. After the selection screen is displayed,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch to show the

“Display” item. Then, pull the “

/SET”

switch toward you.

! Brightness setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for image quality and

volume settings” F3-47.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Brightness” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

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3. Select a brightness level by operating

the “

” or “ ” switch, and confirm the

setting by p ulling the “

/SET” switch

toward you.

! Contrast setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for image quality and

volume settings” F3-47.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Contrast” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Select a contrast level by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch, and confirm the setting

by pulling the “

/SET” switch toward you.

! Screen OFF setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for image quality and

volume settings” F3-47.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Screen OFF” item. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Pull the “ /SET” switch once more

toward you.

4. The screen is turned off.

Restoring the screen

When the “

”, “ ” or “ /SET” switch is

pulled toward you after the ignition switch

is turned to the “ON” position, the screen

will be resto red. The screen will be

restored with the basic screen that was

displayed when the screen was turned off.

While the screen is off, a warning mes-

sage will be displayed if necessary, but

other screens will not be displayed.

! Beep volume setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for image quality and

volume settings” F3-47.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Beep” item. Then pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

3. Pull the “ /SET” switch toward you.

4. Select an item by operating the “ ” or

“

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET” switch

toward you.

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5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

& Screen settings

The items in the screen settings can be

set. To change the items, operate the “

”

or “

” switch, and then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

! Preparation for screen settings

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Pull a nd hold the “

/SET” switch

toward you to show the selection screen.

3. After the selection screen is displayed,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch to show the

“Screen Setting” item. Then, pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

! Top display setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for screen settings”

F3-50.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Top Display” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Pull the “ /SET” switch once more.

4. Select an item by operating the “ ” or

“

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET” switch

toward you.

5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Fuel consumption screen setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for screen settings”

F3-50.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Cons” item. Then pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

3. Pull the “ /SET” switch once more.

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4. Select the displayed configuration by

operating the “

” or “ ” switch. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Economy history setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for screen settings”

F3-50.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Eco History” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Pull the “ /SET” switch once more.

4. Select the time of the logged fuel

con sumption history by operati ng the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /

SET” switch toward you.

5. Select “Go Back” by operating the “ ”

switch.

6. Select “Set” by operatin g the “ ”

switch and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

7. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Triple meter setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for screen settings”

F3-50.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Triple Meter” item. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

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3. Select the setting location (left, center

or right) by operating the “

” or “ ”

switch. Then pull the “

/SET” switch

toward you.

NOTE

The same item cannot be selected for

the left, center or right location.

4. Select the preferred item by operating

the “

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /

SET” switch toward you.

If you also want to change the setting for

another location, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. Select “Set” by operatin g the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Clock screen setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for screen settings”

F3-50.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Clock” item. Then pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

3. Pull the “ /SET” switch once more.

4. Select “Analog Clock”, “Digital Clock”,

“Calendar” or “Off” by operating the “

” or

“

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET” switch

toward you.

5. Select “Set” by operatin g the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Bypass screen setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for screen settings”

F3-50.

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2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Bypass Screen” item. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Select the item to set by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

4. Select “On” or “Off” by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

If you want to change setting for another

item, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ” or

“

” switch, and confirm the setting by

pulling the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Language setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for screen settings”

F3-50.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Languages” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The current language setting will be

displayed. Pull the “

/SET” switch toward

you to enter the language selection mode.

4. Select the preferred language by

operating the “

” or “ ” switch. Then

pull the “

/SET” switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” by operatin g the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

& Maintenance settings

The items in the maintenance settings can

be set. To change the items, operate the

“

” or “ ” switch toward you.

! Preparation for maintenance set-

tings

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Pull and hold the “

/SET” switch

toward you to show the selection screen.

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3. After the selection screen is displayed,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch to show the

“Maintenance” item. Then, pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

! Engine oil setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for maintenance set-

tings” F3-57.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Engine Oil” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

3. Select the setting location (month, day,

year or distance) by operating the “

” or

“

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET” switch

toward you.

4. Select a number by operating the “ ”

or “

” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

If you also want to change the setting for

another location, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ” or

“

” switch and confirm the setting by

pulling the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

NOTE

. The notification wi ll be displayed

with information of both d ate and

distance or either date or distance in

accordance with the setting

. When “_ _” is selected for either the

“Month”, “Day”, “Year” or “Distance”

item instead of numbers, the set noti-

fication will be deactivated.

. If the notification continues for 15

days or more, the system will display

“_ _” on the screen.

. When the distance announcement

reaches 0 mile (0 km), the display will

show “0000” for the next 311 miles (500

km). After exceeding 311 miles (500

km), “_ _ _ _” will be displayed.

! Oil filter setting

The setting procedure is the same as

“Engine oil setting” F3-58, but select the

“Oil Filter” item in step 2.

! Tires setting

The setting procedure is the same as

“Engine oil setting” F3-58, but select the

“Tires” item in step 2.

! Maintenance schedule setting

The setting procedure is the same as

“Engine oil setting” F3-58, but select the

“Maintenance Schedule” item in step 2.

! On/Off setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for maintenance set-

tings” F3-57.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “On/Off” item. Then pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

3. The current setting will be displayed.

Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you to

enter the selection mode.

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4. Select “On” or “Off” by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Clear setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for maintenance set-

tings” F3-57.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Clear All Settings” item. Then

pull the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The system will prompt a Yes/ No

dialogue (“No” is selected first). To clear

all maintenance settings, select “Yes” by

operating the “ ” switch.

4. Confirm the setting by pulling the “ /

SET” switch toward you.

5. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

& Driving history registration

The items in the driving history can be

registered. To change the items, operate

the “

” or “ ” switch, and then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Pull a nd hold the “

/SET” switch

toward you to show the selection screen.

3. After the selection screen is displayed,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch to show the

“Driving History” item. Then, pull the “

SET” switch toward you.

4. Pull the “ /SET” switch toward you

once more to enter the setting mode.

5. The system will notify you of the place

to be selected for approximately 2 sec-

onds.

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6. Select one of the registration lines by

operating the “

” or “ ” switch. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

7. To overwrite the previous registration,

pull the “

/SET” switch toward you. When

registration is performed the first time, it is

registered directly without a notification.

8. The system will notify you that the

registration is complete.

NOTE

The driving history can be registered

for the trip meter A or B.

& Car settings

The items in the car settings can be set.

To change the items, operate the “

” or

“

” switch, and then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

! Preparation for car settings

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Pull a nd hold the “

/SET” switch

toward you to show the selection screen.

3. After the selection screen is displayed,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch to show the

“Car Setting” item. Then, pull the “

/SET”

switch toward you.

! Audible signal setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-62.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Audible Signal” item. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The current setting will be displayed.

Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you to

enter the selection mode.

4. Select “On” or “Off” by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” by operatin g the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

If the setting is not available, the following

notification will be displayed. In this case,

perform the setting procedure again.

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! Hazard warning flasher setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-62.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Hazard Warning Flasher” item.

Then pull the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The current setting will be displayed.

Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you to

enter the selection mode.

4. Select “On” or “Off” by operating the

“

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the “ /SET”

switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” b y operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

If the setting is not available, the following

notification will be displayed. For more

details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

! Defogger setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-62.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Defogger” item. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The current setting will be displayed.

Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you to

enter the selection mode.

4. Select the preferred setting by operat-

ing the “

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” b y operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

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If the setting is not available, the following

notification will be displayed. For more

details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

! Interior light off delay timer setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-62.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Interior Light” item. Then pull

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The current setting will be displayed.

Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you to

enter the selection mode.

4. Select the preferred setting by operat-

ing the “

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

5. Select “Set” b y operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

If the setting is not available, the following

notification will be displayed. For more

details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

! Auto light sensor sensitivity setting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for car settings” F3-62.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Auto Light Sensor” item. Then

pull the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The current setting will be displayed.

Pull the “

/SET” switch toward you to

enter the selection mode.

4. Select the preferred setting by operat-

ing the “

” or “ ” switch. Then pull the

“

/SET” switch toward you.

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5. Select “Set” by operating the “ ”

switch, and confirm the setting by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

6. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

If the setting is not available, the following

notification will be displayed. For more

details, contact a SUBARU dealer.

& Initialize

Items that have been set to your pre-

ference can be initialized. To select an

initialization menu, operate the “

” or “ ”

switch as follows.

! Preparation for initialization

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

2. Pull a nd hold the “

/SET” switch

toward you to show the selection screen.

3. After the selection screen is displayed,

operate the “

” or “ ” switch to show the

“Initialize” item. Then, pull the “

/SET”

switch toward you.

! Reset to factory default settings

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for initialization” F3-

68.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Reset to Defaults” item. Then

pull the “

/SET” switch toward you.

3. The system will prompt a Yes/No

dialogue (“No” is selected first). To return

to the factory default settings, select “Yes”

by operating the “

” switch.

4. Confirm the setting by pulling the “ /

SET” switch toward you.

5. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

! Lifetime fuel consumption resetting

1. Perform the preparation steps accord-

ing to “Preparation for initialization” F3-

68.

2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to

select the “Lifetime Fuel Consumption

Resetting” item. Then pull the “

/SET”

switch toward you.

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3. The system will prompt a Yes/No

dialogue (“No” is selected first). To reset

the lifetime fuel consumption, select “Yes”

by operating the “

” switch.

4. Confirm the setting by pulling the “ /

SET” switch toward you.

5. Reconfirmation will be displayed. If

you are sure you want to proceed, select

“Yes” by operating the “

” switch.

6. Confirm the setting again by pulling

the “

/SET” switch toward you.

7. The system will notify you that the

setting is complete.

Light control switch

& Precautions and tips

CAUTION

. Use of any lights for a long period

of time while the engine is not

running can cause the battery to

discharge.

. Before leaving the vehicle, make

sure that the lights are turned off.

If the vehicle is left unattended

for a long time with the lights

illuminated, the battery may be

discharged.

NOTE

. Even if the key is removed from the

ignition switch, the lights can be illu-

minated by operating the light control

switch from the “

” (off) position to the

“

” or “ ” position.

. If the driver’s door is opened while

the lights are illuminated and the key is

removed from the ignition switch, the

chirp sound will inform the driver that

the lights are illuminated.

& Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on

the end of the turn signal lever.

“

” position

Instrument panel illumination, headlights,

parking lights, front side marker lights, rear

side marker lights, tail lights and license

plate lights are on.

“

” position

Instrume nt pane l illuminat ion, parking

lights, front side marker lights, rear side

marker lights, tail lights and license plate

lights are on.

“

” position: auto on/off headlights (if

equipped)

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, the instrument panel illumination,

headlights, parking lights, front side mar-

ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights

and license plate lights are automatically

on or off depending on the level of the

ambient light.

“

” position

The headlights are all off.

NOTE

The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-

lights can be changed by a SUBARU

dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer

for details. Also, for models with a multi

function display, the setting can be

changed using the display. For details,

refer to “Multi function display” F3-28.

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! Sensor for the auto on/off head-

lights (if equipped)

The sensor is on the instrument panel as

shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

If any object is placed on or near the

sensor, the sensor may not detect

the level of the ambient light cor-

rectly and the auto on/off headlights

may not operate properly.

& High/low beam change

(dimmer)

To change from low beam to high beam,

push the turn signal lever forward. When

the headlights are on high beam, the high

beam indicator light “

” on the combina-

tion meter is also on.

To switch back to low beam, pull the lever

back to the center position.

& Headlight flasher

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing

position for more than just a few

seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever

toward you and then release it. The high

beam will stay on for as long as you hold

the lever. The hea dlight flasher works

even though the lighting switch is in the

“

” (off) position.

When the headlights are on high beam,

the high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter also illuminates.

& Daytime running light system

WARNING

The brightness of the illumination of

the high beam headlights is reduced

by the daytime running light system.

The light switch must always be

turned to the “

” position when it

is dark outside.

The high beam headlights will automati-

cally illuminate at reduc ed brigh tness

when the following conditions are fulfilled.

. The engine is running.

. The parking brake is fully released.

. The light control switch is in the

“AUTO” (if equipped), “

” or off position.

. For CVT models, the select lever is in a

position other than the “P” position.

NOTE

. When the light switch is in the “

”

position, the instrument panel illumina-

tion, front side marker lights, tail lights

and license plate lights are also illumi-

nated.

. F or models with the auto on/off

headlights, whil e the light control

switch is in the “AUTO” position and

the system is activated to the auto-on

mode depending on the ambient light

level, the high beam headlights that

have illuminated at reduced brightness

turn off, and the low beam headlights

turn on alternatively. At this time, the

instrument panel illumination, front

side marker lights, tail lights and

license plate lights are also illuminated.

Turn signal lever

To activate the right turn signal, push the

turn signal lever up. To activate the left

turn signal, push the turn signal lever

down. When the turn is finished, the lever

will return automatically. If the lever does

not return after cornering, return the lever

to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn

signal lever up or down slightly and hold it

during the lane change. The turn signal

indicator lights will flash in the direction of

the turn or lane change. The lever will

return automatically to the neutral position

when you release it.

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Instruments and controls/Illumination brightness control

Illumination brightness con-

trol

The illumination brightness of the instru-

ment panel dims under the following

conditions.

. when the light switch is in the “

” or

“

” position

. when the light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the headlights illumi-

nate automatically (models with auto on/

off headlights: Refer to “Headlights” F3-

71.)

You can also adjust the illumination bright-

ness for better visibility in the following

ways.

To brighten, turn the control dial upward.

To darken, turn the control dial downward.

NOTE

. When the control dial is turned fully

upward, the illumination brightn ess

becomes the maximum and the auto-

matic dimming function does not work

at all.

. The brightness setting is not can-

celed even when the ignition switch is

turned to the “LOCK” (off) position.

Headlight beam leveler (if

equipped)

& Automatic headlight beam

leveler (models with HID

headlights)

The HID headlights generate more light

than conventional halogen headlights.

Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle

may experience too much glare if your

headlight beam height adjustment is high

when the vehicle is carrying a heavy load.

The automatic headligh t beam leveler

adjusts the headlight beam height auto-

matically and optimally according to the

load being carried by the vehicle.

Fog light switch (if equipped)

1) Headlight switch

2) Fog light switch

The front fog lights will turn on when the

fog light switch is placed in the “

”

position while the headlights are in the

following condition.

. while the headlight switch is in the “

”

position

. for models with the auto on/off head-

lights, while the headlight switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the headlights turn

on automatically

To turn off the front fog lights, turn the

switch back down to the “

” position.

The indicator light on the combination

meter will illuminate when the front fog

lights are illuminated.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the

windshield washer until the wind-

shield is sufficiently warmed by the

defroster.

Otherwise the washer fluid can

freeze on the windshield, blocking

your view.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer con-

tinuously for more than 10 sec-

onds, or when the washer fluid

tank is empty. This may cause

overheating of the washer motor.

Ch eck the w asher fluid level

frequently, such as at fuel stops.

. Do not operate the wipers when

the windshield or rear window is

dry. This may scratch the glass,

damage the wiper blades and

might cause the wiper motor to

fail. Before operating the wiper

on a dry w indshield or rear

window, always use the wind-

shield washer.

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. In freezing weather, be sure that

the wiper blades are not frozen to

the windshield or rear window

before switching on the wipers.

Attempting to operate the wiper

with the bl ades frozen to the

window glass could cause not

only the wiper blades to be

damaged but also might cause

the wiper motor to fail. If the

wiper blades are frozen to the

window glass, be sure to operate

the defroster, windshield wiper

deicer (if equipped) or rear win-

dow defogger before turning on

the wiper.

. If the wipers stop during opera-

tion because of ice or some other

obstruction on the window, this

might cause the wiper motor to

fail even if the wiper switch is

tu rned o ff. If t his oc cur s,

promptly stop the vehicle in a

safe place, turn the ignition

switch to the “LOCK” (off) posi-

tion and clean the window glass

to allow proper wiper operation.

. U se clean w ater if windshield

washer fluid is unavailable. In

area s wher e water f reezes in

winter, use SUBARU Windshield

Washer Fluid or the equivalent.

Refer to “Windshield wash er

fluid” F11-29.

Also, when driving the vehicle

when there are freezing tempera-

tures, use non-freezing type wi-

per blades.

. Do not clean the wiper blades

with gasoline or a solvent, such

as paint thinner or benzine. This

will cause de terioration of the

wiper blades.

NOTE

. The windshield wiper motor is pro-

tected against overloads by a circuit

breaker. If the motor operates continu-

ously under an unusually heavy load,

the circuit breaker may trip to stop the

motor temporarily. If this happens, park

your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the

wiper switch, and wait for approxi-

mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker

will reset itself, and the wipers will

again operate normally.

. Clean your wiper blades and win-

dow glass periodically with a washer

solution to prevent streaking, and to

remove accumulations of road salt or

road film. Operate the windshield

washer for at least 1 second so that

washer solution will be sprinkled all

over the windshield or rear window.

. Grease, wax, insects or other mate-

rial on the windshield or the wiper

blade results in jerky wiper operation

and streaking on the glass. If you

cannot remove those streaks after

operating the washer or if the wiper

operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-

face of the windshield or rear window

and the wiper blades using a sponge or

soft cloth with a neutral detergent or

mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning,

rinse the window glass and wiper

blades with clean water. The glass is

clean if no beads form on the glass

when you rinse with water.

. If you cannot eliminate the streaking

even after following this procedure,

replace the wiper blades with new

ones. For rep lacement instructions,

refer to “Replacement of wiper blades”

F11-30.

& Windshield wiper and washer

switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

! Windshield wipers

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off

: Intermittent

: Low speed

High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper

control lever down.

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to

the “

” position.

For a single wipe of the wipers, push the

lever up. The wipers operate until you

release the lever.

! Wiper intermittent time control

When the wiper switch is in the “ ”

position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-

ing interval of the wiper. The operating

interval can be adjusted in several steps

from the shortest interval to the longest.

! Windshield washer

To wash the windshield, pull the wiper

control lever toward you. The washer fluid

sprays until you release the lever. The

wipers operate while you pull the lever.

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NOTE

The windshield washer fluid warning

light illuminates when the washer fluid

level in the tank has dropped to the

lower limit. If the warning light illumi-

nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the

refilling procedure, refer to “Wind -

shield washer fluid” F11-29.

& Rear window wiper and

washer switch – 5-door

Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

: Continuous

: Intermittent

: Off

Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

! Rear wiper

To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob

switch upward.

To turn the wiper off, return the knob

switch to the “

” position.

With the switch turned to the “

” posi-

tion, the rear wiper will operate intermit-

tently at intervals corresponding to the

vehicle speed. In this position, when you

move the select lever to the “R” position

(CVT models) or the shift lever to the

reverse position (MT models), the rear

wiper will switch to continuous operation.

When you move the select lever/shift lever

from the “R” (reverse) position to another

position, the rear wiper wi ll return to

intermittent operation.

! Washer

To wash the rear window while the rear

wiper is operating, turn the knob switch

upward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays until you release the knob.

To wash the rear window when the rear

wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch

downward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays and the wiper operates until

you release the knob.

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside

mirrors are properly adjusted before you

start driving.

& Inside mirror

The inside mirror has a day and night

position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the

mirror toward you for the night position.

Push it away for the day position. The

night position reduces glare from head-

lights.

& Auto-dimming mirror/com-

pass (if equipped)

1) LED

2) Switch

3) Sensor

4) Compass display

The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare

feature which automatically reduces glare

coming from headlights of vehicles behind

you. It also contains a built-in compass.

. By pressing and holding the switch for

3 seconds, the automatic dimming func-

tion is toggled on or off. When the

automatic dimming fun ction is on, the

LED indicator will illuminate.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode,

the mirror surf ace turns bright if the

transmission is shifted into reverse. This

is to ensure good rearward visibility during

reversing.

. By pressing and releasing the switch

for less than 3 seconds, the compass

display is toggled on or off. When the

compass is on, an illuminated compass

reading will appear in the upper right

corner of the mirror.

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

towel or similar material dampened with

glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner

directly on the mirror as that may cause

the liquid cleaner to en ter the mirror

housing and damage the mirror.

! Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached on

the front and back sides. During nighttime

driving, these sensors detect distracting

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glare from vehicle headlights behind you

and automatically dim the mirror to elim-

inate glare and preserve your vision. For

this reason, use care not to cover the

sensors with stickers, or other similar

items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean

using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an

applicator.

! Compass zone adjustment

Compass calibration zones

1. Refer to the “Compass calibration

zones” map shown above to verify that

the compass zone setting is correct for

your geographical location.

2. Press and hold the switch f or 6

seconds until the zone selection comes

up (a number will be displayed in the

mirror compass window).

3. Press the switch repeatedly until the

correct zone setting for your location is

displayed.

4. Releasing the button for 10 seconds

will exit the zone setting mode.

! Compass calibration

1. If a “C” is displayed in the compass

window, the compass needs to be cali-

brated.

2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8

km/h) or less until the display reads a

direction.

3. You can also calibrate the compass by

driving your vehicle on your everyday

routine. The compass will be calibrated

once it has tracked a complete circle.

4. To recalibrate your compass, push and

hold the switch for 9 seconds until a “C”

appears in the compass window.

5. Calibrate the compass according to

step 2 or step 3.

& Auto-dimming mirror/com-

pass with HomeLink

(if

equipped)

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) LED

4) HomeLink

button 3

5) Sensor

6) Automatic dimming on/off button

7) Compass display button

8) Compass display

The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare

feature which automatically reduces glare

coming from headlights of vehicles behind

you. It also contains a built-in compass

and HomeLink

wireless control system.

. By pressing the automatic dimming on/

off button, the automatic dimming function

is toggled on or off. When the automatic

dimming function is on, the LED indicator

will illuminate.

Even with the mirror in the automatic

dimming mode, the mirror surface turns

bright if the transmission is shifted into

reverse. This is to ensure good rearward

visibility during reversing.

. By pressing the compass display but-

ton, the compass display is toggled on or

off. When the compass is on, an illumi-

nated compass reading will appear in the

upper right corner of the mirror.

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

towel or similar material dampened with

glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner

directly on the mirror as that may cause

the liquid cleane r to enter the mirror

housing and damage the mirror.

! Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached on

both the front and back sides. During

nighttime driving, these sensors detect

distracting glare from vehicle headlights

behind you and automatically dim the

mirror to eliminate glare and preserve

your vision. For this reason, use care not

to cover the sensors with stickers, or other

similar items. Periodically wipe the sen-

sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton

cloth or an applicator.

! Compass zone adjustment

Compass calibration zones

1. Refer to the “Compas s cali bration

zones” map shown above to verify that

the compass zone setting is correct for

your geographical location.

2. Press and hold the compass display

button for 3 second s until the zone

selection comes up (a number will be

displayed in the mirror compass window).

3. Press the comp ass display button

repeatedly until the correct zone setting

for your location is displayed.

4. Releasing the button for 5 seconds will

exit the zone setting mode.

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! Compass calibration

1. If a “C” is displayed in the compass

window, the compass needs to be cali-

brated.

2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8

km/h) or less until the display reads a

direction.

3. You can also calibrate the compass by

driving your vehicle on your everyday

routine. The compass will be calibrated

once it has tracked a complete circle.

4. To recalibrate your compass, push and

hold the compass display button for 9

seconds until a “C” appears in the

compass window.

5. Calibrate the compass according to

step 2 or step 3.

! HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem

The HomeLink

Wireless Control System

can be used to activate remote control

devices such as gate operators, garage

door openers, door locks, home lighting

and security systems.

There are three HomeLink

buttons on the

mirror, each of which can be programmed

for operation of one desired device. For

details on the device types which can be

operated by this system, consult the

HomeLink

website at:

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

3515.

Note the following information about this

system.

If your v ehicle is equipped wi th t he

HomeLink

Wireless Control System, it

complies wi th Part 15 of the Federal

Communications Commission Rules in

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

Canada in Canada. Its operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this de vice must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes and modifications to this system

by anyone other than an authorized

service facility could void authorization to

use this equipment.

HomeLink

and the HomeLink

house are

registered trademarks of Johnson Con-

trols, Inc.

WARNING

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

HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem, you ma y be operating a

g arage door opener or other

device. Make sure that people

and objects are out of the way of

the garage door or other device

to prevent potential harm or

damage.

. Do not use the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System with a gar-

age door opener that lacks the

safety stop and reverse feature

as required by applicable safety

standards. A garage door opener

which cannot detect an object,

signaling the door to stop and

reve rs e, does not meet these

safety standards. Using a garage

door opener without these fea-

tures increases risk of serious

injury or death. For more infor-

mation, consult the HomeLink

website at www. or

call 1-800-355-3515.

CAUTION

When programming the HomeLink

Wireless Control System to operate

a garage door opener or an entrance

gate, unplug the device’s motor

from the outlet during programming

to prevent motor burnout.

NOTE

. After programming your HomeLink

Wireless Control System for the de-

sired devices, retain the hand-held

transmitters for further programming

or device testing in the event of a

problem.

. It is recommended that you insert a

new battery in the hand-held transmit-

ter of a device to ensure correct

programming.

! Garage door opener program-

ming in the U.S.A.

NOTE

When programming the Home Link

Wireless Control System for a garage

door opener, it is suggested that you

park the vehicle outside the garage.

1. Unplug the motor of the garage door

opener from the outlet.

NOTE

If any of the HomeLink

buttons are

already programmed for other devices,

sk ip step 2 because it clears the

memory of all three buttons.

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

2. Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink

buttons (button 1 and button

3) until the indicator light begins to flash

(after approximately 20 seconds). Then

release both buttons.

3. Hold the end of the garage door

opener’s hand-held transmitter between

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

the HomeLink

button you wish to pro-

gram.

4. Simultaneously press and hold both

the hand-held transmitter button and the

desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT re-

lease the buttons until step 5 has been

completed.

NOTE

Some gate operators and garage door

openers may require you to replace

this programming step 4 with proce-

dures in “Programming for entrance

gates and garage door openers in

Canada” F3-84.

5. Hold down both buttons until t he

Hom eLink

indicator light flashes, first

slowly then rapidly. When the indicator

light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be

released. (The rapidly flashing light indi-

cates successful programming of the new

frequency signal.)

6. Press and hold the programmed but-

ton and check the HomeLink

indicator

light. If the indicator light stays on con-

tinuously, your garage door should acti-

vate and the programming is completed.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly for 2

seconds and then stays on continuously,

your garage door opener may be pro-

tected by a rolling code feature. In this

case you need to perform the additional

steps that are described in “Programming

rolling-code-protected garage door open-

ers in the U.S.A.” F3-84.

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! Programming rolling-code-pro-

tected garage door openers in

the U.S.A.

If your garage door opener has a rolling

code feature, program the HomeLink

Wireless Control System for it by following

steps 1 through 5 in “Garage door opener

programming in the U.S.A.” F3-83. Then

continue with the following steps.

NOTE

The assistance of a second person

may make the programming quicker

and easier.

1. Locate the traini ng but ton on the

garage door opener motor head unit.

The exact location and color of the button

may vary by brand of garage door opener.

If it is difficult to locate the training button,

refer to your garage door opener’s instruc-

tion manual.

1) Training button

2. Press th e training bu tton on the

gar age door opene r motor head unit

(which activates the “training light” on the

unit). Proceed to step 3 within 30 seconds.

3. Inside the vehicle, firmly press, hold for

2 seconds and release the HomeLink

button that was programmed in the pre-

vious section. Press and release the

button a second time to complete the

programming procedure.

NOTE

Some garage door openers may re-

quire you to do the above press-hold-

release sequence a third time to com-

plete the programming.

4. The garage door opener should now

recognize the HomeLink

Wireless Control

System and your garage door opener

should act ivate when t he HomeLi nk

button is pressed.

! Programming for entrance gates

and garage door openers in

Canada

1. Unplug the motor of the entrance gate

or garage door opener from the outlet.

NOTE

If any of the HomeLink

buttons are

already programmed for other devices,

skip step 2 because it clears the

memory of all three buttons.

1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

2. Press and hold the two outer

HomeLink

buttons (button 1 and button

3) until the HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash (after approximately 20

seconds). Then release both buttons.

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

garage door opener’s hand-held transmit-

ter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76

mm) away from the HomeLink

button you

wish to program.

4. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

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

held transmitter button every 2 seconds

until step 6 is complete.

6. When the indicator light flashes slowly

and then rapidly after several seconds,

release both buttons.

7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/

garage door opener to the outlet.

8. Test your entrance gate/garage door

opener by pre ssing the pro grammed

HomeLink

button.

! Operating the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System

Once programmed, the HomeLink

Wire-

le ss Control System can be used to

remote-control the devices to which its

buttons are programmed. To activate a

device, simply press the appropriate but-

ton. The indicator light illuminates, indicat-

ing that the signal is being transmitted.

! Programming other devices

To program other devices such as door

locks, home lighting and security systems,

contact HomeLink

at www.

or call 1-800-355-3515.

! R e p ro gr amm i n g a s i ngl e

HomeLink

button

1. Press and hold the HomeLink

button

you wish to reprogram. DO NOT release

the button until step 4 has been com-

pleted.

2. When the HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash slowly (after approximately

20 seconds), position the hand-held trans-

mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches

(25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink

button you wish to program.

3. Press and hold the hand-held trans-

mitter button. The HomeLink

indicator

light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.

4. When the indicator light begins to flash

rapidly, release both buttons.

The programming for the previous device

is now erased and the new device can be

operated by pressing the HomeLink

button.

! Erasing HomeLink

button mem-

ory

NOTE

. Performing this procedure erases

the memory of all the preprogrammed

buttons simultaneously. The memory

of individual buttons cannot be erased.

. It is recommended that upon the

sale of the vehicle, the memory of all

programmed HomeLink

buttons be

erased for security purposes.

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1) HomeLink

button 1

2) HomeLink

button 2

3) HomeLink

button 3

1. Press and hold the two outer buttons

(button 1 and button 3) until the indicator

light begins to flash (after approximately

20 seconds).

2. Release both buttons.

! In case a problem occurs

If you cannot activate a device using the

corresponding HomeLink

button af ter

programming, contact HomeLink

ink.com or call 1-800-355-

3515 for assistance.

& Outside mirrors

! Convex mirror (passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex

mirror and farther away than when

viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use

t he convex mirror to judge the

distance of vehicles behind you

when changing lanes. Use the inside

mirror (or glance ba ckward s) to

determine the actual size and dis-

tance of objects that you view in

convex mirror.

! Remote control mirror switch

: Select side to adjust

: Direction control

The remote control mirrors operate only

when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or

“ACC” position.

1. Turn the control switch to the side that

you want to adjust. “L” is for the left mirror,

“R” is for the right mirror.

2. Move the control switch in the direction

you want to move the mirror.

3. Return the control switch to the neutral

position to prevent unintentional opera-

tion.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-

ally.

! Power folding mirror switch (if

equipped)

The power folding mirror switch operates

only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

or “ACC” position.

To fold the outside mirrors, press the

power folding mirror switch. To unfold the

mirrors, press the switch again.

NOTE

. If the out side mirrors have be en

operated (folded or unfolded) manually,

when you turn the ignition switch from

the “LOCK” (off) position to the “ACC”

or “ON” position, the outside mirrors

may be adjusted automatically depend-

ing on the status of the power folding

mirror switch.

. If the out side mirrors have be en

manually folded slightly forward of the

regularly unfolded position, when you

turn the ignition switch from the

“LOCK” (off) position to the “ACC” or

“ON” position, the outside mirrors may

automatically fold further forward de-

pending on the status of the power

folding mirror switch. When this hap-

pens, press the power folding mirror

switch. By doing so, the outside mir-

rors which have been folded to the

furthest forward position will extend to

the regularly unfol ded position and

then fold rearward in the usual way. In

order to unfold the outside mirrors,

press the switch again.

. When you unfold the outside mirrors

manually, the mirrors may become

wobbly. Be sure to unfold the mirrors

by switch operation. If the outside

mirrors are still wobbly, fold the mirrors

again and then unfold them by switch

operation.

. When the temperature is low, the

outside mirrors may stop during switch

operat ion. If that occurs, push the

switch again. When the outside mirrors

do not work by switch operation, move

them several times manually. This

makes it possible to operate them by

switch operation.

. When you operate the power folding

mirror switch continuously, it may not

work. This is not a malfunction. Oper-

ate the switch again after waiting for a

short period of time.

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Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer

Defogger and deicer

1) Rear window defogger

2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The vehicle is equipped with a rear

window defogger. Some models are also

equipped with an outside mirror defogger

and/or windshield wiper deicer. The de-

fogger and deicer system is activated only

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

Climate control system type A and type B

Climate control system type C and type D

To activate the defogger and deicer

system, press the control switch that is

located on the climate control panel. The

rear window defogger, outside mirror

defogger and windshield wiper deicer are

activated simultan eously. The indicator

light on the control switch illuminates while

the defogger and deicer system is acti-

vated.

To turn them off, press the control switch

again. They also turn off when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”

(off) position.

The defogger and deicer system will

automatically shut off after approximately

15 minutes. If the rear window and the

outside mirrors have been cleared and the

windshield wiper blades have been deiced

completely before that time, press the

control switch to turn them off. If defrost-

ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,

you have to press the control switch to

turn them on again.

For models with the automatic climate

control system (type B, C and D), it is

possible for the defogger and deicer

system to be set to continuous operation

mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your

SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for

models with a multi function display, the

setting can be changed using the display.

For details, refer to “Multi function display”

F3-28.

If the battery voltage drops below the

permissible level, continuous operation of

the defogger and deicer system is can-

celed and the system stops operating.

CAUTION

. To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the

defogger and deicer system con-

tinuously for any longer than

necessary.

. Do not use sharp instruments or

window cleaner containing abra-

sives to clean the inner surface

of the rear window. They may

damage the conductors printed

on the window.

NOTE

. Turn on the defogger and deicer

system if the wipers are frozen to the

windshield.

. If the windshield is covered with

snow, remove the snow so that the

windshield wiper deicer works effec-

tively.

. While the defogger and deicer sys-

tem is in the continuous operation

mode, if the vehicle speed remains at

9 mph (15 km/h) or less for 15 minutes,

the windshield wiper deicer automati-

cally stops operating, though the rear

window defogger and outside mirror

defogger maintain continuous opera-

tion in this condition.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

WARNING

. Do not adjust the steering wheel

tilt/telescopic position while driv-

ing. This may c ause loss of

vehicle control and result in

personal injury.

. If the lever cannot be raised to

the fixed position, adjust the

steering wheel again. It is dan-

gerous to drive without locking

the steering wheel. This may

cause loss of vehicl e control

and result in personal injury.

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Instruments and controls/Horn

1) Tilt adjustment

2) Telescopic adjustment

1. Adjust t he seat position. Refer to

“Front seats” F1-2.

2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.

3. Move the steering wheel to the desired

level.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering

wheel in place.

5. Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked by moving it up and down,

and forward and backward.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

Instruments and controls for Your Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

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