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Instruments and controls/Illumination brightness control

NOTE

Illumination brightness con-

Warning and indicator

trol

. When the control dial is turned fully

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& Initial illumination for system

upward, the illumination brightness

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becomes the maximum and the auto-

check

matic dimming function does not work

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Several of the warning and indicator lights

at all.

illuminate when the ignition switch is

. The brightness setting is not can-

initially turned to the <ON= position. This

celed even when the ignition switch is

permits checking the operation of the

turned to the <LOCK=/<OFF= position.

bulbs.

& Auto dimmer cancel function

Apply the parking brake and turn the

ignition switch to the <ON= position. For

(if equipped)

the system check, several of the following

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When the ambient light is bright, the

lights illuminate and then turn off after

illumination brightness is set to the max-

several seconds or after the engine has

imum regardless of the position of the

started.

control dial. In this case, you cannot adjust

: Seatbelt warning light

The illumination brightness of the instru-

the illumination brightness by using the

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

ment panel illuminates under the following

control dial. When the ambient light is dark,

only when the driver fastens the seat-

conditions.

you can dim the illumination brightness as

belt.)

. when the light switch is in the <

= or

described above.

< = position

: Front passenger9s seatbelt warning

The operational/non-operational setting

. when the light control switch is in the

light

and sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel

<AUTO= position and the headlights illumi-

(The seatbelt warning light turns off

function can be changed by your SUBARU

nate automatically

only when the front seat passenger

dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for

fastens the seatbelt.)

details.

You can adjust the illumination brightness

for better visibility.

: SRS airbag system warning light

To brighten, turn the control dial upward.

ON /

: Front passenger9s frontal airbag

ON indicator light

To darken, turn the control dial downward.

: Front passenger9s frontal airbag

OFF indicator light

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator

function indicator light

light

: Coolant temperature low indicator

: Automatic headlight beam leveler

light/Coolant temperature high warn-

warning light (models with LED head-

ing light

lights)

: Charge warning light

: Hill descent control indicator light (if

equipped)

: Oil pressure warning light

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a

: Engine low oil level warning light

burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the

corresponding system.

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

for repair.

Driver9s warning light

(CVT models)

& Seatbelt warning light

: Low tire pressure warning light

and chime

(U.S.- spec. models)

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Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt

: ABS warning light

warning device at the driver9s and front

: Brake system warning light

passenger9s seat, as required by current

safety standards.

: Low fuel warning light

With the ignition switch turned to the <ON=

: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start

position, this device reminds the driver and

assist OFF indicator light

front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by

illuminating the warning lights in the loca-

: Door open warning light

tions indicated in the following illustration

: AWD warning light (CVT models)

and sounding a chime.

Front passenger9s warning light

: Power steering warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

indicator light

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

operation that follows the 6-second

again. For adjusting procedure, refer to

! Operation

warning after turning ON the ignition

<Manual seat= F1-5.

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If the driver and/or front passenger have/

switch. When the ignition switch is

has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when

If the seatbelt warning device for the front

turned ON next time, however, the

the ignition switch is turned to the <ON=

passenger9s seat does not function cor-

complete sequence of the warning

position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will

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

operation resumes. For further details

flash for several seconds, to warn that the

front passenger9s seat is empty or it is

about canceling the warning operation,

seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver9s

deactivated even when the front passen-

please contact your SUBARU dealer.

seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also

ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take

sound simultaneously.

If there is no passenger on the front

the following actions.

passenger9s seat, the seatbelt warning

NOTE

. Ensure that no article is placed on the

device for the front passenger9s seat will

seat other than a child restraint system and

. If the driver9s and/or front passen-

be deactivated. The front passenger9s

its child occupant, although we strongly

ger9s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened

occupant detection system monitors

recommend that all children sit in the rear

6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning

whether or not there is a passenger on

seat properly restrained.

device operates as follows according

the front passenger9s seat.

. Ensure that there is no article left in the

to the vehicle speed.

Observe the following precautions. Failure

seatback pocket.

3 At speeds lower than approxi-

to do so may prevent the device from

. Ensure that the backward-forward po-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

functioning correctly or cause the device to

sition and seatback of front passenger9s

The warning light(s) for unfastened

fail.

seat are locked into place securely by

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

. Do not install any accessory such as a

moving the seat back and forth.

steady illumination and flashing at

table or TV onto the seatback.

15-second intervals. The chime will

. Do not store a heavy load in the

If still the seatbelt warning device for front

not sound.

seatback pocket.

passenger9s seat does not function cor-

3 At speeds higher than approxi-

rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-

. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to

mately 9 mph (15 km/h)

tions described above, immediately con-

place his/her hands or legs on the front

The warning light(s) for unfastened

tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

passenger9s seatback, or allow him/her to

seatbelt(s) will alternate between

tion.

pull the seatback.

flashing and steady illumination at

. Do not use front seats with their back-

15-second intervals and the chime

ward-forward position and seatback not

will sound while the warning light(s)

being locked into place securely. If any of

is/are flashing.

them are not locked securely, adjust them

. It is possible to cancel the warning

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

& SRS airbag system

& Front passenger9s frontal air-

airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-

bag ON and OFF indicators

vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.

warning light

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If the front passenger9s SRS frontal airbag

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WARNING

is activated, the passenger9s frontal airbag

ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF

If the warning light exhibits any of

indicator will remain off.

the following conditions, there may

If the front passenger9s SRS frontal airbag

be a malfunction in the seatbelt

is deactivated, the passenger9s frontal

pretensioners and/or SRS airbag

airbag ON indicator will remain off while

system. Immediately take your vehi-

the OFF indicator will illuminate.

cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer

With the ignition switch turned to the <ON=

to have the system checked. Unless

position, if both the ON and OFF indicators

checked and properly repaired, the

remain illuminated or off simultaneously

seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS

even after the system check period, the

airbag will not operate properly in

system is malfunctioning. Contact your

the event of a collision, which may

SUBARU dealer immediately for an in-

: Front passenger9s frontal airbag ON

increase the risk of injury.

indicator

spection.

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-

: Front passenger9s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

& CHECK ENGINE warn-

ing light

ing light/Malfunction in-

. No illumination of the warning

The front passenger9s frontal airbag ON

dicator light

light when the ignition switch is

and OFF indicators show you the status of

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first turned to the <ON= position

the front passenger9s SRS frontal airbag.

CAUTION

The indicator is displayed near the map

. Continuous illumination of the

lights.

warning light

If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi-

When the ignition switch is turned to the

. Illumination of the warning light

nates while you are driving, have

<ON= position, both the ON and OFF

while driving

your vehicle checked/repaired by

indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during

your SUBARU dealer as soon as

which time the system is checked. Follow-

For details about the components mon-

possible. Continued vehicle opera-

ing the system check, both indicators turn

itored by the warning light, refer to <SRS

tion without having the emission

off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the

airbag system monitors= F1-66.

control system checked and re-

indicators illuminates depending on the

paired as necessary could cause

status of the front passenger9s SRS frontal

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

ized SUBARU dealer immediately.

& Coolant temperature

serious damage, which may not be

covered by your vehicle9s warranty.

low indicator light/Cool-

! If the light is blinking

ant temperature high

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If the light is blinking while driving, an

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks

warning light

engine misfire condition has been de-

while the engine is running, it may indicate

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tected which may damage the emission

that there is at least one problem or

CAUTION

control system.

potential problem somewhere in the emis-

To prevent serious damage to the emis-

sion control system.

. After turning the ignition switch

sion control system, you should do the

to the <ON= position, if this

! If the light illuminates steadily

following.

indicator light/warning light be-

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If the light illuminates steadily while driving

. Reduce vehicle speed.

haves in any of the following

or does not turn off after the engine starts,

. Avoid hard acceleration.

ways, the electrical system may

an emission control system malfunction

. Avoid steep uphill grades.

be malfunctioning. Contact your

has been detected.

. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

SUBARU dealer immediately for

You should have your vehicle checked by

ble.

an inspection.

an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-

. Stop towing a trailer as soon as

3 It remains blinking in RED.

ately.

possible.

3 It remains illuminated in RED

NOTE

for more than 2 seconds.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may

This light also illuminates when the fuel

stop blinking and illuminate steadily after

3 It remains blinking in RED and

filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

several driving trips. You should have your

BLUE alternately.

vehicle checked by an authorized

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,

. While driving, if this indicator

SUBARU dealer immediately.

the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning

light/warning light behaves in

light/malfunction indicator light illuminating

any of the following ways, take

could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.

the specified appropriate mea-

Remove the cap and retighten it until it

sure listed below.

clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with

3 Blinking or illuminated in

the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap

RED:

will not make the CHECK ENGINE warn-

Safely stop the vehicle as

ing light turn off immediately. It may take

soon as possible, and refer to

several driving trips. If the light does not

the emergency steps to take in

turn off, take your vehicle to your author-

the case of engine overheat-

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

creases over the specified range, the

& Charge warning light

ing. After that, have the sys-

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indicator light/warning light blinks in RED.

tem checked by your nearest

If this light illuminates when the engine is

At this time, the engine is close to over-

SUBARU dealer. Refer to <En-

running, it may indicate that the charging

heating.

gine overheating= F9-12.

system is not working properly.

3 Blinking in RED and BLUE

If the engine coolant temperature in-

If the light illuminates while driving or does

alternately:

creases further, the indicator light/warning

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

The electrical system may be

light illuminates in RED continuously. At

engine at the first safe opportunity and

malfunctioning. Contact your

this time, the engine may be overheating.

check the alternator belt. If the belt is

SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

When the indicator light/warning light

loose, broken or if the belt is in good

tion.

blinks in RED or illuminates in RED, safely

condition but the light remains illuminated,

stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and

contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

This coolant temperature low indicator

refer to the emergency steps to take in the

immediately.

light/coolant temperature high warning

case of engine overheating. Refer to

light has the following three functions.

& Oil pressure warning

<Engine overheating= F9-12. After that,

. Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi-

have the system checked by your nearest

light

cient warming up of the engine

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SUBARU dealer.

. Blinking in RED indicates that the

If this light illuminates when the engine is

engine is close to overheating

Also, if the indicator light/warning light

running, it may indicate that the engine oil

. Illumination in RED indicates overheat-

often blinks in RED, the electrical system

pressure is low and the lubricating system

ing condition of the engine

may be malfunctioning. Contact your

is not working properly.

SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

If the light illuminates while driving or does

For a system check, this indicator light/

not turn off after the engine starts, stop the

NOTE

warning light illuminates in RED for ap-

engine at the first safe opportunity and

proximately 2 seconds when the ignition

If the engine is restarted after a certain

check the engine oil level. If the oil level is

switch is turned to the <ON= position. After

driving condition, this indicator light/

low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is

that, this indicator light/warning light

warning light may illuminate in RED.

at the proper level but the light remains

changes to BLUE and maintains illumina-

However, this is not a malfunction if the

illuminated, contact your nearest

tion in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light

indicator light/warning light turns off

SUBARU dealer immediately.

turns off when the engine is warmed up

after a short time.

For details about checking the engine oil

sufficiently.

level or adding the engine oil, refer to

If the engine coolant temperature in-

<Engine oil= F11-8.

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

NOTE

& AT OIL TEMP warning

CAUTION

. The warning light may stay illumi-

light (CVT models)

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Do not operate the engine with the

nated when the engine is started

If this light illuminates when the engine is

oil pressure warning light illumi-

straight after topping up or changing

running, it may indicate that the transmis-

nated. This may cause serious en-

the engine oil. In such cases, park the

sion fluid temperature is too hot.

gine damage.

vehicle on a level surface and wait for

more than a minute until the oil level

If the light illuminates while driving, im-

settles, after which the warning light

mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

& Engine low oil level

will turn off.

and let the engine idle until the warning

warning light

. The warning light may illuminate

light turns off.

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temporarily in the following conditions

This light illuminates when the engine oil

! Transmission control system warn-

because a low oil level may be detected

level decreases to the lower limit.

ing

as a result of significant oil movement

If the engine low oil level warning light

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in the engine.

If the <AT OIL TEMP= warning light flashes

illuminates while driving, park the vehicle

3 when the vehicle is considerably

after the engine has started, it may indicate

in a safe and level location, and then check

inclined on an uphill or steep slope

that the transmission control system is not

the engine oil level. When the engine oil

working properly. Contact your nearest

3 when the vehicle has continu-

level is not within the normal range, refill

SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

ously accelerated and decelerated

with engine oil. Refer to <Engine oil= F11-

3 when the vehicle is continuously

& Low tire pressure

turned

If the warning light does not turn off after

warning light (U.S.-spec.

3 when the vehicle is driven on a

refilling the engine oil, or the warning light

models)

road that alternates continuously

illuminates even though the engine oil

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between uphill and downhill

level is within the normal range, have the

When the ignition switch is turned to the

vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer.

<ON= position, the low tire pressure warn-

& Windshield washer

ing light will illuminate for approximately 2

fluid warning light

seconds to check that the tire pressure

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monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning

This light illuminates when the fluid level in

properly. If there is no problem and all tires

the windshield washer fluid tank de-

are properly inflated, the light will turn off.

creases to the lower limit (approximately

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

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

should be checked monthly when cold and

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

when the system is not operating properly.

WARNING

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

If this light does not illuminate

sure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a

When the system detects a malfunction,

briefly after the ignition switch is

different size than the size indicated on the

the telltale will flash for approximately one

turned ON or the light illuminates

vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

minute and then remain continuously

steadily after blinking for approxi-

label, you should determine the proper tire

illuminated. This sequence will continue

mately one minute, you should have

inflation pressure for those tires.)

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

as the malfunction exists. When the mal-

tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

function indicator is illuminated, the sys-

soon as possible.

has been equipped with a tire pressure

tem may not be able to detect or signal low

If this light illuminates while driving,

monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates

tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-

never brake suddenly and keep

a low tire pressure telltale when one or

tions may occur for a variety of reasons,

driving straight ahead while gradu-

more of your tires is significantly under-

including the installation of replacement or

ally reducing speed. Then slowly

inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire

alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that

pull off the road to a safe place.

pressure telltale illuminates, you should

prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-

Otherwise an accident involving

stop and check your tires as soon as

erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction

serious vehicle damage and serious

possible, and inflate them to the proper

telltale after replacing one or more tires or

personal injury could occur.

pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and

If this light still illuminates while

replacement or alternate tires and wheels

can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also

driving after adjusting the tire pres-

allow the TPMS to continue to function

reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,

sure, a tire may have significant

properly.

and may affect the vehicle9s handling and

damage and a fast leak that causes

Should the warning light illuminate steadily

stopping ability.

the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have

after blinking for approximately one min-

Please note that the TPMS is not a

a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire

ute, have the system inspected by your

substitute for proper tire maintenance,

as soon as possible.

nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as

and it is the driver9s responsibility to

When a spare tire is mounted or a

possible.

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

wheel rim is replaced without the

under-inflation has not reached the level

original pressure sensor/transmitter

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire

being transferred, the Low tire pres-

pressure telltale.

sure warning light will illuminate

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

steadily after blinking for approxi-

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

mately one minute. This indicates

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

warning light illuminate simultaneously if

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

and rear tires.

the EBD system malfunctions. For further

four road wheels. Contact your

details of the EBD system malfunction

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

& ABS warning light

warning, refer to <Electronic Brake Force

for tire and sensor replacement and/

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Distribution (EBD) system warning= F3-

or system resetting.

CAUTION

21.

If the light illuminates steadily after

blinking for approximately one min-

NOTE

. If any of the following conditions

ute, promptly contact a SUBARU

occur, we recommend that you

If the warning light behavior is as

dealer to have the system inspected.

have the ABS repaired at the first

described in the following conditions,

available opportunity by your

the ABS may be considered normal.

SUBARU dealer.

. The warning light illuminates when

CAUTION

3 The warning light does not

the ignition switch is turned to the <ON=

The tire pressure monitoring system

illuminate when the ignition

position and turns off approximately 2

is NOT a substitute for manually

switch is turned to the <ON=

seconds after the engine has started.

checking tire pressure. The tire

position.

. The warning light illuminates right

pressure should be checked peri-

after the engine is started but turns off

3 The warning light illuminates

odically (at least monthly) using a

immediately, remaining off.

when the ignition switch is

tire gauge. After any change to tire

. The warning light remains illumi-

turned to the <ON= position,

pressure(s), the tire pressure mon-

nated after the engine has been started,

but it does not turn off even

itoring system will not re-check tire

but it turns off while driving.

after the vehicle is started.

inflation pressures until the vehicle

. The warning light illuminates during

3 The warning light illuminates

is first driven more than 20 mph (32

driving, but it turns off immediately and

during driving.

km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-

remains off.

. When the warning light is on (and

sures, increase the vehicle speed to

When driving with an insufficient battery

the brake system warning light is

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

voltage such as when the engine is jump

off), the ABS function shuts

TPMS re-checking of the tire infla-

started, the ABS warning light may illumi-

down. However, the conventional

tion pressures. If the tire pressures

nate. This is due to the low battery voltage

brake system continues to oper-

are now above the severe low pres-

and does not indicate a malfunction. When

ate normally.

sure threshold, the low tire pressure

the battery becomes fully charged, the

warning light should turn off a few

light will turn off.

The ABS warning light, Vehicle Dynamics

minutes later. Therefore, be sure to

Control warning light, and brake system

install the specified size for the front

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

& Brake system

If the brake system warning light should

location.

illuminate while driving (with the parking

warning light (red)

2. Shut down the engine, apply the

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brake fully released and with the ignition

parking brake and then restart it.

This light illuminates with the parking

switch positioned in <ON=), it could be an

3. Fully release the parking brake.

brake applied while the ignition switch is

indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn

4. Even if all the warning lights do not

in the <ON= position. It turns off when the

brake pads. If this occurs, immediately

come back on, the EBD system may have

parking brake is fully released.

stop the vehicle at the nearest safe

a possible malfunction. Drive carefully to

location and check the brake fluid level. If

the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

WARNING

the fluid level is below the <MIN= mark in

system inspected.

the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle.

. Driving with the brake system

5. If all the warning lights stay illuminated

Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

warning light on is dangerous.

or come back on after approximately 2

SUBARU dealer for repair.

This indicates your brake system

seconds, shut down the engine, apply the

! Electronic Brake Force Distribution

may not be working properly. If

parking brake and check the brake fluid

(EBD) system warning

the light remains illuminated,

level.

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have the brakes inspected by a

The EBD system may be malfunctioning if

. If the brake fluid level is not below the

SUBARU dealer immediately.

the brake system warning light

/ ,

<MIN= mark, the EBD system may be

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

. If at all in doubt about whether the

malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the

and ABS warning light

illuminate

brakes are operating properly, do

nearest SUBARU dealer and have the

simultaneously during driving.

not drive the vehicle. Have your

system inspected.

vehicle towed to the nearest

Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-

. If the brake fluid level is below the <MIN=

SUBARU dealer for repair.

tional braking system will still function.

mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead,

However, the rear wheels will be more

have the vehicle towed to the nearest

The brake system warning light has the

prone to locking when the brakes are

SUBARU dealer for repair.

following functions.

applied harder than usual and the vehicle9s

! Vacuum pressure system warning

motion may therefore become somewhat

! Brake fluid level warning

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harder to control.

The brake system warning light

/ will

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This light illuminates when the brake fluid

If the brake system warning light

/ ,

illuminate when the vacuum pressure

level has dropped to near the <MIN= level of

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light

sensor is malfunctioning or brake booster

the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition

and ABS warning light

illuminate

pressure is decreasing.

switch in the <ON= position and with the

simultaneously, take the following steps.

If the brake warning light continues to

parking brake fully released.

1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat

illuminate for several minutes after starting

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

the engine, there may be a malfunction in

& All-Wheel Drive warn-

WARNING

the vacuum system. In this case, drive the

ing light (CVT models)

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vehicle carefully and have the system

When the Hill start assist warning

This light blinks if the vehicle is driven with

inspected by a SUBARU dealer.

light illuminates, have the vehicle

tires of differing diameters fitted on the

& Low fuel warning light

inspected at an authorized SUBARU

wheels or with an excessively low air

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dealer.

pressure in any of the tires.

The low fuel warning light illuminates when

the tank is nearly empty, at approximately

! Hill start assist OFF indicator light

WARNING

2.5 US gal (9.5 liters, 2.1 Imp gal). It only

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While the Hill start assist system is

operates when the ignition switch is in the

If the AWD warning light flashes,

deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF

<ON= position.

promptly park in a safe location then

indicator light illuminates continuously to

check whether all four tires are the

CAUTION

inform the driver that the Hill start assist

same diameter and whether any of

system is not operational.

the tires has a puncture or has lost

Promptly put fuel in the tank when-

& Door open warning light

air pressure for some other reason.

ever the low fuel warning light

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Continuing to drive with the AWD

illuminates. Engine misfires as a

The warning light illuminates if any door or

warning light flashing can lead to

result of an empty tank could cause

the rear gate is not fully closed. This

powertrain damage.

damage to the engine.

function is effective even if the ignition

switch is in the <LOCK=/<OFF= or <ACC=

NOTE

position, or the key is removed from the

& Hill start assist warning

ignition switch.

If the temporary spare tire is used, the

light/Hill start assist

AWD warning light may flash. Use of the

OFF indicator light

For some models, only the open doors are

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temporary spare tire should therefore

indicated by the warning lights.

be restricted to the minimum time

! Hill start assist warning light

Always make sure this light is not illumi-

necessary. Replace the temporary

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nated before you start to drive.

spare tire with a conventional tire as

While the engine is running, if there are

soon as possible.

any malfunctions in the Hill start assist

system, the warning light will illuminate.

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

& Power steering warning

. The steering wheel remains in the

Control system becomes unable to

fully turned position for a long period of

light

provide ABS control. As a result, the

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time.

Vehicle Dynamics Control system

While the engine is running, this warning

also becomes inoperative, causing

At this time, there will be more resis-

light illuminates when a malfunction has

the warning light to illuminate.

tance when steering. However this is

been detected in the electric power steer-

Although both the Vehicle Dynamics

not a malfunction. Normal steering

ing system.

Control system and ABS are inop-

force will be restored after the steering

erative in this case, the ordinary

CAUTION

wheel is not operated for a while and

functions of the brake system are

the power steering control system has

still available. You will be safe while

When the power steering warning

an opportunity to cool down. However,

driving with this condition, but drive

light is illuminated, there may be

if the power steering is operated in a

carefully and have your vehicle

more resistance when the steering

non-standard way which causes power

checked at a SUBARU dealer as

wheel is operated. Drive carefully to

assist limitation to occur too frequently,

soon as possible.

the nearest SUBARU dealer and

that may result in a malfunction of the

have the vehicle inspected immedi-

power steering control system.

ately.

NOTE

& Vehicle Dynamics Con-

. If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle

NOTE

trol warning light/Vehicle

Dynamics Control system itself mal-

functions, the warning light only illumi-

Dynamics Control op-

If the steering wheel is operated in the

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

eration indicator light

following ways, the power steering

Brake System) remains fully opera-

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control system may temporarily limit

tional.

the power assist in order to prevent the

! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

. The warning light illuminates when

system components, such as the con-

light

the electronic control system of the

trol computer and drive motor, from

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ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system

overheating.

CAUTION

malfunctions.

. The steering wheel is operated fre-

. The Vehicle Dynamics Control warn-

quently and turned sharply while the

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

ing light, ABS warning light, and brake

vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low

tem provides its ABS control

system warning light illuminate simul-

speeds, such as while frequently turn-

through the electrical circuit of the

taneously if the EBD system malfunc-

ing the steering wheel during parallel

ABS. Accordingly, if the ABS is

tions. For further details of the EBD

parking.

inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics

system malfunction warning, refer to

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

<Electronic Brake Force Distribution

. The warning light illuminates when

& Vehicle Dynamics Con-

(EBD) system warning= F3-21.

the engine has stalled and continues to

trol OFF indicator light

illuminate after the engine has been

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The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

The light illuminates when the Vehicle

restarted. However, it will turn off once

probably inoperative under any of the

Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed

the vehicle starts moving.

following conditions. Have your vehicle

to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

! Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

trol system.

ately.

indicator light

. The warning light does not illuminate

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

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The indicator light flashes during activation

when the ignition switch is turned to the

probably malfunctioning under any of the

of the skid suppression function and during

<ON= position.

following conditions. Have your vehicle

activation of the traction control function.

checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

. The warning light illuminates while the

NOTE

ately.

vehicle is running.

. The light does not illuminate when the

. The light may remain illuminated for

NOTE

ignition switch is turned to the <ON=

a short period of time after the engine

If the warning light behavior is as

position.

has been started, especially in cold

described in the following examples,

. The light does not turn off even once

weather. This does not indicate the

the Vehicle Dynamics Control system

several seconds have elapsed after the

existence of a problem. The light

may be considered normal.

ignition switch has been turned to the <ON=

should turn off as soon as the engine

. The warning light illuminates when

position.

has warmed up.

the ignition switch is turned to the <ON=

. The indicator light illuminates when

position and turns off approximately 2

the engine has developed a problem

seconds after the engine has started.

and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

. The warning light illuminates right

malfunction indicator light is on.

after the engine is started but turns off

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is

immediately, remaining off.

probably malfunctioning under the follow-

. The warning light illuminates after

ing condition. Have your vehicle checked

the engine has started and turns off

at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

while the vehicle is subsequently being

. The light does not turn off even after the

driven.

lapse of several minutes (the engine has

. The warning light illuminates during

warmed up) after the engine has started.

driving, but it turns off immediately and

remains off.

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

NOTE

& Warning chimes and

WARNING

warning indicator of the

. Even when the access key fob is

Never drive the vehicle if the indica-

within the operating ranges inside the

keyless access with

tor on the push-button ignition

vehicle, the access key warning for

push-button start sys-

switch is flashing in green when

engine start may be provided depend-

tem (if equipped)

starting the engine. This indicates

ing on the status of the access key fob

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the status that the steering wheel is

and the environmental conditions.

not released and could result in an

. When the access key fob is taken out

accident involving serious injury or

of the vehicle through an open window,

death.

the access key fob takeout warning or

passenger access key fob takeout

warning will not be provided.

CAUTION

! List of warnings

. When starting the engine again

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after the operation indicator on

CAUTION

the push-button ignition switch

When any of the following warnings

flashes in green, if the operation

occurs even if the access key warn-

indicator is still flashing in green,

ing indicator does not appear, take

there could be a steering lock

Access key warning indicator

the appropriate action.

malfunction. Contact your

The keyless access with push-button start

SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-

system sounds a warning chime and

sible.

flashes the access key warning indicator

. When the operation indicator on

on the combination meter in order to

the push-button ignition switch

minimize improper operations and help

flashes in orange, contact a

protect your vehicle from theft.

SUBARU dealer immediately.

When the warning chime sounds and/or

the warning indicator flashes, take the

appropriate action.

3 CONTINUED 3

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

Operation indicator

Inside warning

Outside warning

on push-button igni-

Status

Action

chime

tion switch

Switch the push-button ignition switch to

The driver9s door was opened while the

<OFF=, or close the driver9s door.

push-button ignition switch is <ACC= (in

*When exiting the vehicle, be sure to

CVT models, when the select lever is in

Ding,

switch the push-button ignition switch to

the <P= position).

ding ...

<OFF=.

(intermittent)

The push-button ignition switch was

switched to <OFF= while the driver9s door Close the driver9s door.

is open.

Take out the access key fob from the

Lockout warning:

vehicle, and lock the doors.

Short beep

*The doors cannot be locked while the

An attempt was made to lock all doors

Ding

(2 seconds)

access key fob is inside the vehicle.

while the access key fob is left inside the

*A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors

vehicle.

will be unlocked.

Access key fob lock-in warning:

Take out the access key fob from the

The door lock sensor was touched while

Short beep

vehicle, and lock the doors.

the push-button ignition switch is <OFF=

(2 seconds)

*If the access key fob is inside the vehicle,

and the access key fob is inside the

the doors cannot be locked.

vehicle.

Door ajar warning:

Beep, beep, beep,

The door lock sensor is touched while the Close the doors securely and lock them.

beep, beep

ignition switch is in the <OFF= position and *If one of the doors including the rear gate

(5 times)

one of the doors including the rear gate is is opened, the doors cannot be locked.

opened.

Power warning:

Return the access key fob inside the

vehicle, or switch the push-button ignition

The door lock sensor was touched while

Long beep (60

switch to <OFF=.

carrying the access key fob, the push-

Ding

seconds max.)

*If the push-button ignition switch is not

button ignition switch is in a position other

switched to <OFF=, the doors cannot be

than <OFF= (in CVT models, when the

locked.

select lever is in the <P= position).

Ding,

Access key warning:

Carry the access key fob, and drive the

ding ...

The vehicle was driven while the access

vehicle.

(7 seconds)

key fob is not inside the vehicle.

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

Operation indicator

Inside warning

Outside warning

on push-button igni-

Status

Action

chime

tion switch

Access key warning for engine start:

Carry the access key fob, and press the

The push-button ignition switch was

Ding

push-button ignition switch.

pressed while the access key fob is not

inside the vehicle.

Access key takeout warning:

The driver exited the vehicle with the

access key fob and closed the driver9s

Beep, beep, beep

Switch the push-button ignition switch to

Ding

door while the push-button ignition switch <OFF=, and get out of the vehicle.

(3 times)

is in a position other than <OFF= (in CVT

models, when the select lever is in the <P=

position).

Passenger access key takeout warn-

ing:

A fellow passenger exited the vehicle with Return the access key fob to inside the

Beep, beep, beep

Ding

vehicle, or switch the push-button ignition

the access key fob and closed a door

(3 times)

switch to <OFF=.

other than the driver9s door while the

push-button ignition switch is in a position

other than <OFF=.

Access key takeout without P position

warning (CVT models):

The driver exited the vehicle with the

Shift the select lever to the <P= position,

Long beep

access key fob and closed the driver9s

switch the push-button ignition switch to

(continuous)

door while the push-button ignition switch <OFF= and exit the vehicle.

is in a position other than <OFF= and the

select lever is in a position other than the

<P= position.

Select lever position warning (CVT

Start the engine, shift the select lever to

models):

Long beep

the <P= position, switch the push-button

The engine is turned off by pressing the

(continuous)

ignition switch to <OFF= and exit the

push-button ignition switch and the select

vehicle.

lever is in a position other than the <P=

position.

3 CONTINUED 3

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

Operation indicator

Inside warning

Outside warning

on push-button igni-

Status

Action

chime

tion switch

Select lever position warning (CVT

models):

Shift the select lever to the <P= position,

Long beep

The driver9s door was opened while the switch the push-button ignition switch to

(continuous)

push-button ignition switch is in a position <OFF= and exit the vehicle.

other than <OFF= and the select lever is in

a position other than the <P= position.

Ding

The battery of the access key fob is low.

Replace the battery of the access key fob.

Steering lock warning:

While turning the steering wheel right and

Flashes in green

Ding

left lightly, depress the brake pedal and

The engine start procedure was per-

(15 seconds max.)

press the push-button ignition switch.

formed, but the steering is still locked.

System malfunction warning:

Flashes in orange

Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately

Ding

A malfunction was detected in the power and have the vehicle inspected.

(15 seconds max.)

system or steering lock.

$3-29Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator& Security indicator lightFor models without <keyless access<ACC= position and the driver9sS03AE16with push-button start system=:door has not been opened or closedThis indicator light shows the status of the. Immediately after the key is pulled system. It also indicates operation ofModels without <keyless access. Approximately 60 seconds after thethe immobilizer push-button start system=:ignition switch is turned from the <ON=3 while the engine is running! Alarm systemposition to the <ACC= or <LOCK= position.3 when the ignition switch is in theS03AE1601It blinks to show the driver the operationalIf the indicator light does not blink in the<ON= of the alarm system. For detailedabove conditions, it may indicate that3 for approximately 60 secondsinformation, refer to <Alarm system= F2-immobilizer system may be malfunction-after the ignition switch is . Contact your nearest SUBARU dealerfrom the <ON= position to the <ACC=! Immobilizer <LOCK= positionS03AE1602The security indicator light starts blinkingIn the event that an unauthorized key (for. Even if a malfunction occurs, suchin the following , an unauthorized duplicate) isas the security indicator light flashesused to start the engine, the securityFor models with <keyless access withirregularly, it will not affect the func-indicator light illuminates. For details aboutpush-button start system=:tionality of the immobilizer immobilizer system, refer to <Immobi-. Immediately after the push-button igni-lizer= switch is turned to the <OFF= position.. Immediately after the driver9s door isNOTEopened or closed when all of the following. The security indicator light remainsconditions are in the following conditions. It means3 The push-button ignition switch is inthat the matching of the ID code isthe <ON= or <ACC= and the immobilizer system$

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

& Security indicator light

For models without <keyless access

<ACC= position and the driver9s

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with push-button start system=:

door has not been opened or closed

This indicator light shows the status of the

. Immediately after the key is pulled out.

alarm system. It also indicates operation of

Models without <keyless access

. Approximately 60 seconds after the

the immobilizer system.

with push-button start system=:

ignition switch is turned from the <ON=

3 while the engine is running

! Alarm system

position to the <ACC= or <LOCK= position.

3 when the ignition switch is in the

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It blinks to show the driver the operational

If the indicator light does not blink in the

<ON= position.

status of the alarm system. For detailed

above conditions, it may indicate that

3 for approximately 60 seconds

information, refer to <Alarm system= F2-

immobilizer system may be malfunction-

after the ignition switch is turned

24.

ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer

from the <ON= position to the <ACC=

! Immobilizer system

immediately.

or <LOCK= position

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The security indicator light starts blinking

In the event that an unauthorized key (for

. Even if a malfunction occurs, such

in the following conditions.

example, an unauthorized duplicate) is

as the security indicator light flashes

used to start the engine, the security

For models with <keyless access with

irregularly, it will not affect the func-

indicator light illuminates. For details about

push-button start system=:

tionality of the immobilizer system.

the immobilizer system, refer to <Immobi-

. Immediately after the push-button igni-

lizer= F2-15.

tion switch is turned to the <OFF= position.

. Immediately after the driver9s door is

NOTE

opened or closed when all of the following

. The security indicator light remains

conditions are met.

off in the following conditions. It means

3 The push-button ignition switch is in

that the matching of the ID code is

the <ON= or <ACC= position.

completed and the immobilizer system

3 The access key fob is outside the

is deactivated, and it does not indicate

vehicle.

a malfunction.

3 The engine is not running.

Models with <keyless access with

In the event that an unauthorized key is

push-button start system=:

used (for example, the key is unregistered

3 while the engine is running

or the ID code does not match), the power

3 the push-button ignition switch

is not switched to <ON= and the security

has been turned to the <ON= or

indicator light continues blinking.

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

& Select lever/gear position in-

rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned

dicator (CVT models)

out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.

Refer to <Replacing bulbs= F11-36.

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& High beam indicator

light

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This light shows that the headlights are in

the high beam mode.

This indicator light also illuminates when

the headlight flasher is operated.

& High beam assist indi-

cator light (green) (if

Type B

equipped)

1) Upshift indicator

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2) Downshift indicator

Type A

This light illuminates when the high beam

3) Select lever/gear position indicator

1) Upshift indicator

assist function is activated. For details

This indicator shows the position of the

2) Downshift indicator

about the high beam assist function, refer

select lever.

3) Select lever/gear position indicator

to <High beam assist function= F3-67.

For models with manual mode, when the

& High beam assist

manual mode is selected, the gear position

warning indicator

indicator (which shows the current gear

(yellow) (if equipped)

selection) and the upshift/downshift indi-

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cator light up. Refer to <Continuously

This warning indicator appears when the

variable transmission= F7-24.

high beam assist function malfunctions.

When this warning indicator appears, have

& Turn signal indicator

your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU

lights

dealer.

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These lights show the operation of the turn

signal or lane change signal.

If the indicator lights do not blink or blink

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

& Cruise control indicator

& Automatic headlight

Responsive Headlight (SRH)= F3-71.

light (if equipped)

beam leveler warning

& Front fog light indicator

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light (models with LED

This light illuminates when the cruise

light (if equipped)

headlights)

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control main button is pressed to activate

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This indicator light illuminates while the

the cruise control function. For details,

This light illuminates when the automatic

front fog lights are illuminated.

refer to <To set cruise control= F7-48.

headlight beam leveler does not operate

If this light blinks, do not use the cruise

normally.

& Headlight indicator

control. In addition, if it blinks frequently,

If this light illuminates during driving, have

light (if equipped)

contact your SUBARU dealer for an

your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU

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inspection.

dealer.

This indicator light illuminates under the

following conditions.

CAUTION

& LED headlight warning

. when the light switch is turned to the

light (models with LED

= or < = position

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/

headlights)

malfunction indicator light illumi-

. when the light control switch is in the

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nates, the cruise control indicator

<AUTO= position and the headlights illumi-

This light illuminates if the LED headlights

light flashes at the same time. At this

nate automatically

malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected

time, avoid driving at high speed and

at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

& Steering responsive fog

have your vehicle inspected at a

lights warning indicator/

SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-

& Steering Responsive

ble.

Steering responsive fog

Headlight warning light/

lights OFF indicator (if

Steering Responsive

equipped)

& Cruise control set indi-

Headlight OFF indicator

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cator light (if equipped)

light (if equipped)

NOTE

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For details about the steering respon-

This light illuminates when vehicle speed

This light illuminates when the Steering

sive fog lights system, refer to <Steer-

has been set to use the cruise control

Responsive Headlight OFF switch is

ing responsive fog lights system= F3-

function. Refer to <To set cruise control=

pressed to deactivate the Steering Re-

72.

sponsive Headlight. Also, the light flashes

F7-48.

when a malfunction occurs in the Steering

Responsive Headlight. Refer to <Steering

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator

& BSD/RCTA warning in-

& RAB OFF indicator light

! Steering responsive fog lights

warning indicator

dicator (if equipped)

(if equipped)

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This indicator appears when the steering

This warning indicator appears when the

This indicator illuminates when the Re-

responsive fog lights system malfunctions.

BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case

verse Automatic Braking System is turned

When this indicator appears while the

the BSD/RCTA warning indicator will be

OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic

system is activated, contact your SUBARU

shown on the combination meter display

Braking System is suspended temporarily.

dealer for an inspection.

(color LCD). When this indicator appears,

Refer to <Reverse Automatic Braking

! Steering responsive fog lights OFF

have your vehicle inspected by your

System= F7-61.

indicator

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

& Icy road surface warn-

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This indicator appears when the steering

& BSD/RCTA OFF indica-

ing indicator (if

responsive fog lights system is deacti-

tor (if equipped)

equipped)

vated. This indicator disappears when the

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system is activated.

The indicator appears when the BSD/

When the outside temperature is 378F

RCTA OFF switch is pressed to deactivate

(38C) or less, the icy road surface warning

& X-mode indicator (if

the BSD/RCTA. In this case the BSD/

will illuminate to inform the driver that the

equipped)

RCTA OFF indicator will be shown on the

road surface may be frozen.

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combination meter display (color LCD).

This indicator appears while the X-mode is

NOTE

For details, refer to <BSD/RCTA= F7-52.

activated. It will disappear when the X-

. The outside temperature indicator

mode is deactivated. Refer to <To activate/

& RAB warning

shows the temperature in the area

deactivate the X-mode= F7-39.

indicator (if equipped)

around the sensor. Therefore, the tem-

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& Hill descent control in-

perature indication may differ from the

This indicator illuminates if the Reverse

dicator (if equipped)

actual outside air temperature.

Automatic Braking System malfunctions.

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. The icy road surface warning screen

Refer to <Reverse Automatic Braking

This indicator appears while the hill des-

should be treated only as a guide. Be

System= F7-61.

cent control function is in standby. It will

sure to check the condition of the road

flash while the hill descent control function

surface before driving.

is operating. It will disappear when the hill

. Once the icy road surface warning

descent control function is not available.

screen appears, it will not disappear

Refer to <Hill descent control function= F7-

unless the outside temperature has

40.

increased to 418F (58C) or higher.

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