2015 Quick Reference Guide

For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

BASIC OPERATION

Lock/ Unlock doors

Remote keyless entry system

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PANIC

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3

4

Remote transmitter key

(if equipped)

1

2

3

4

Access key

(if equipped)

1

All doors and the rear gate will be locked.

2

The driver’s door will be unlocked.

(To unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly press the button a second time within 5 seconds.)

3

Press and hold to open the rear gate.

4

The horn will sound and the hazard warning flashes will flash.

Keyless access function (if equipped)

All doors and the rear gate will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)

Side door (front door handles only):

Unlocking*

Grip

Locking

Touch

Door lock sensor

Opening rear gate:

* Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.

Press

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Adjustable components

Front seat

Power seat (Driver’s seat-if equipped):

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1

3

4

5

1

Forward and backward adjustment

2

Seat cushion angle adjustment

3

Seat height adjustment

4

Seatback angle (reclining) adjustment

5

Lumber support adjustment

Manual seat (if equipped):

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1

Forward and backward adjustment

2

Seat cushion height adjustment (Driver's seat only)

3

Seatback adjustment

1

2

2

Tilt/ telescopic steering wheel

1

3

2

2

1

Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/ telescopic lock lever down.

2

Move the steering wheel to the desired level.

3

Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down, and forward and backward.

Remote control mirror switch

Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.

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1

Select side to adjust

2

To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the direction of your desired position.

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Start/ Stop engine

Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)

Starting engine:

Operation indicator

1. Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shift the select lever in the P position (CVT models) or shift lever in neutral (MT models).

4. Depress the brake pedal (CVT models) or brake pedal and clutch pedal (MT models) until the indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green.

5. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT models) or clutch pedal (MT models), press the push-button ignition switch.

To stop engine:

1. Stop the vehicle completely.

2. Move the select lever to the P position (CVT models) or shift lever in neutral (MT models).

3. Press the push-button ignition switch.

Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is switched in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.

OFF (Turned off) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)

Electronic parking brake switch

Release

Apply

Ignition switch (if equipped)

The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the key is pushed in while turning it (all models) and the select lever is in the

P position (CVT models).

*The design may be slightly different from the illustration depending on the models.

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Operate Select lever/ Shift lever

Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)

Select lever button

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the button in

Shift while pressing the button in

Shift without pressing the button

Downshift

Upshift

M = Manual mode:

With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the D position to the M position to select the manual mode.

Shift paddle:

Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel.

Manual transmission (if equipped)

You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before you can move the shift lever to the R position.

To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal.

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DRIVER’S AREA

A L B J C

H I

F D

E

K

G

3

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Headlights

2

Headlight flasher, High/Low beam change

3

Turn signal

1

2

3

4

4

Front fog lights (if equipped)

To turn on the front fog lights, rotate dial to .

Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch is in:

- position.

- AUTO position and the headlights are on.

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

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3

1

4

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Windshield wiper

To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off

: Intermittent

: Low speed

: High speed

2

Wiper intermittent time control

3

Windshield washer

4

Rear window wiper and washer

To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Continuous

: Intermittent

: Off

: Washer

Rotate knob to . The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates.

To turn on, press the button.

Use in emergency conditions.

*The design may be slightly different from the illustration depending on the models.

Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of the instrument panel.

When the control dial is turned fully upward to

position, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all.

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*The illustration of the print is Type A.

1

Defroster button:

Press the button to defrost the windshield.

2

Rear window defogger button:

Press the button to turn on rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger or windshield wiper deicer

(if equipped). The function will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes.

Press and hold the switch.

Pull

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2

5

3

1

1

Lock switch

2

For driver’s window

3

For front passenger’s window

4

For rear left passenger’s window

5

For rear right passenger’s window

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

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2

3

Driver’s side

To lock all doors

To unlock all doors

1

2

3

Front passenger’s side

Front seat heater switch

1

HIGH mode indicator

2

MID mode indicator (front seat only)

3

LOW mode indicator

Pull

Right side

This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.

These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions without taking his/ her hands off the steering wheel.

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Hill Holder switch

Activate /

Deactivate

Press

Deactivate the Hill Holder function when:

• Towing a trailer

• Carrying a heavy load

• Parking brake is not used frequently when stopping on an uphill slope.

*The design may be slightly different from the illustration depending on the models.

Moonroof switch (if equipped)

Tilting

1

Raise

2

Lower

Sliding

1

2

Child safety locks

1

2

1

Open

2

Close

Located on the edge of each rear door.

When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear door cannot be opened from the inside.

Front seat shoulder belt anchor height

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1

To lower:

Push the upper part of the anchor and slide it down.

2

To raise:

Slide the anchor up.

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS

D B

C

A E

Indicator lights on the combination meter

Vehicle Dynamics Control mode

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode

Deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system facilitates the following operations.

- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-coverd, or otherwise slippery surface

- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.

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3

2

Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 40 km/h or more.

1

Cruise control main button: To activate and deactivate

2

RES/ SET switch

▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/ To resume

▼SET/- side: To set speed/ To decrease the speed

3

CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel

Control switch

PM

MAX

A/C

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OUT TEMP

3

1

Clock

2

Climate control mode indicators

3

Outside temperature indicator

Control switch: To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the + button or the - button.

km/h km

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2

3

4

5

6

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ECO gauge

2

Basic screen

3

Cruise control information

4

Select lever/ gear position indicator

5

Warning screen

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Odometer/ double trip meter

Control switch: 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.

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

If the SRVD OFF switch is pressed, the SRVD

OFF indicator is displayed on the multi information display of the combination meter, and the SRVD is deactivated.

Press

SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)

The SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) consists of rear radar with Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change

Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

The system notifies the driver when vehicles in the blind area are approaching from behind in the neighboring lanes.

X-mode (if equipped)

X-mode is the integrated control system of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system for driving in bad road conditions.

X-mode switch X-mode indicator

X-mode has the following functions.

Hill descent control function: Using the hill descent control function, you can operate the vehicle keeping to a consistent speed downhill.

If the vehicle speed is likely to increase, the brake control system will be activated to adjust the vehicle speed.

Driving ability control:

This mode enables smooth application of torque for hill-climbing ability and easier control of the steering wheel.

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MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Some warning/ indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves when the ignition switch is turned ON.

Warning lights

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.

If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.

Seatbelt warning

Remind the driver to fasten seatbelt.

Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

Remind the front passenger to fasten seatbelt. Location: next to overhead console.

CHECK ENGINE warning/ Malfunction indicator

Engine/ Emission control system malfunction.

Charge warning

Charging system malfunction.

Oil pressure warning

The engine oil pressure is too low.

Engine low oil level warning

The engine oil level decreases to the lower limit.

All-wheel drive warning (CVT models)

Tires of different diameter fitted/ air pressure excessively low.

Power steering warning

The electric power steering system malfunction.

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning (if equipped)

Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.

SRS airbag system warning

SRS airbag system and/ or seatbelt pretensioners malfunction. Front seatbelts only.

AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)

Transmission fluid temperature is too hot./ Transmission control system malfunction.

Brake system warning

Parking brake on/ Low fluid level/

EBD System malfunction

(Anti-lock brake system warning light illuminates simultaneously)/

Electronic parking brake system malfunction.

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Low fuel warning

Fuel tank is nearly empty. Refill fuel immediately.

Windshield washer fluid warning

The fluid level in the windshield washer fluid tank decreases to the lower limit.

Access key warning (if equipped)

The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your Owner’s Manual.

SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection warning (if equipped)

SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection

(SRVD) malfunction.

ABS warning

Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/ EBD System malfunction (Brake System warning light illuminates simultaneously).

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.

Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the traction control function.

Indicator lights

The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Headlight indicator

High beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Front fog light indicator

(if equipped)

Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF/ON indicator

Security indicator

Cruise control indicator

Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF indicator

Cruise control set indicator

Door open indicator

Hill Holder indicator

X mode indicator

(if equipped)

Hill descent control indicator

(if equipped)

Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator

(if equipped)

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