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  • Page 1 2017 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Basic Operation

    For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your owner’s Manual. basic opeRation Lock/Unlock doors Remote keyless entry system All doors will be locked. The driver’s door will be unlocked. (To unlock all doors, briefly press the button a second time within 5 seconds.) Press the button to open the rear gate.

  • Page 3: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

    adjust each component Front seat Power seat (driver’s seat - if equipped): Forward and backward adjustment Seat cushion angle adjustment Seat height adjustment Seatback reclining adjustment Lumbar support control Manual seat (if equipped): Forward and backward adjustment Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat only) Seatback reclining adjustment Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.

  • Page 4: Start/Stop Engine

    start/stop engine Push-button ignition switch (if equipped) To start engine: STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat. STEP2: Apply the parking brake. Operation indicator STEP3: Shift the select lever in the P position. STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green.
  • Page 5 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 Models with Manual mode M = Manual mode: With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move Upshift Downshift...
  • Page 6 Main paRts anD opeRation Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Fog light switch Headlights Headlight flasher, High/Low beam change (dimmer) Turn signal Front fog lights (if equipped) ◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 7 Wiper and washer switch Windshield wiper: To operate the wiper, rotate knob to; : Mist (for a single wipe) : Off : Intermittent : Low speed : High speed Wiper intermittent time control Windshield washer: Pull the wiper control lever toward you. Rear window wiper and washer: To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;...
  • Page 8 Defroster button/Rear window defogger button Defroster button: Press the button or turn the dial to defrost the windshield. Rear window defogger button: Press the button to turn on rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer (if equipped). The function will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes.

  • Page 9: Power Window Switches

    Power window switches Lock switch For driver’s window For front passenger’s window For rear left passenger’s window For rear right passenger’s window Power door locking switch To lock all doors and the rear gate To unlock all doors and the rear gate Seat heater switches (if equipped) HIGH: Rapid heating LOW: Normal heating...

  • Page 10: Audio Control Buttons

    Audio control buttons These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel. Moonroof switch Open Close Child safety locks 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.
  • Page 11 FUnction FoR MoRe coMFoRtabLe DRiVe Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch models with power rear gate models without power rear gate Indicator lights on the combination meter Vehicle Dynamics Vehicle Dynamics Control mode Control OFF mode Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. It may be useful to briefly deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to facilitate the following operations.

  • Page 12: Si-Drive Switches

    Cruise control buttons (if equipped) 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 (25 mph) or more. Cruise control main button: To activate and deactivate RES/SET switch: ▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/To resume...

  • Page 13: Multifunction Display

    Multi function display Outside temperature indicator Information reminder Top display Clock Driving information display: By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control switch, the screens and selection items can be switched. Control switch: By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control switch, the screens and selection items can be switched.
  • Page 14 SRH OFF switch (if equipped) If the SRH OFF switch is pressed, the SRH OFF indicator is displayed on the Multi information display of the combination meter, and the steering responsive headlight system is deactivated. Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) system SRH is a function that automatically moves the headlight beam to the left or right in accordance with the steering angle.
  • Page 15 BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped) If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/ RCTA warning indicator and BSD/RCTA OFF indicator are displayed on the Multi information display of the combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated. BSD/RCTA The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

  • Page 16: Warning Lights

    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 Front passenger’s seatbelt warning Remind the driver to fasten...
  • Page 17 Automatic headlight beam leveler warning Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction. Access key warning The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your Owner’s Manual. 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.

  • Page 18: Indicator Lights

    indicator lights The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information. Turn signal Headlight High beam indicator indicator indicator Front fog light Door open Security indicator warning indicator Cruise control indicator Cruise control set indicator Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF X mode indicator...
  • Page 20 Colours shown may vary due to reproduction variations in the printing process, and some vehicle parts cannot be shown in certain photographs. Subaru Canada, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or make changes at any time, without notice or incurring obligations, to colours, materials, equipment, accessories, features, specifications and models, or to change their prices.

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