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  • Page 1 2015 XV Crosstrek Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation.
  • Page 5 Vehicle types This manual describes the following vehicle types. 4-door models 5-door models except XV CROSSTREK XV CROSSTREK models...

  • Page 7: Models With Hid Headlights

    America, Inc. and sold at retail by an Before you operate your vehicle, carefully lights contain mercury. For that authorized SUBARU dealer in the United read this manual. To protect yourself and reason, it is necessary to remove States come with the following warranties:...
  • Page 8 Chapter 10: Appearance care fully in order to gain a better understand- This chapter informs you how to keep your ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle SUBARU looking good. safely. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service...
  • Page 9 Abbreviation list Vehicle symbols Abbreviation Meaning You may find several abbreviations in this Lower anchors and tethers for LATCH manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- There are some of the symbols you may children tions are shown in the following list. see on your vehicle.
  • Page 10 . The SRS airbags deploy with Safety precautions when protect the child from injury in a considerable speed and force. collision, because the child will driving Occupants who are out of proper be caught between the passen- position when the SRS airbag ger and objects inside the vehi- Seatbelt and SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious...
  • Page 11 Engine exhaust gas (carbon lighter and weaker than adults, could quickly become high en- their risk of being injured from ough to cause severe or possibly monoxide) deployment is greater. fatal injuries to them. . NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD . Help prevent children, adults or WARNING FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE animals from locking themselves...
  • Page 12 hol affects all people differently, you may your doctor. vehicle, have the problem have consumed too much alcohol to drive checked and corrected as soon Never drive if you are under the influence safely even if the level of alcohol in your as possible.
  • Page 13 CAUTION local animal protection society or pet WARNING shop. Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU Do not allow the monitor to distract Tire pressures parts and accessories. Other types your attention from driving. Also, do...

  • Page 14: General Information

    Noise from under the vehicle pedal; and, General information . How fast the vehicle was traveling. NOTE California proposition 65 You may hear a noise from under the These data can help provide a better warning vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours understanding of the circumstances in after the ignition switch is turned to the which crashes and injuries occur.
  • Page 15 Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index...
  • Page 16 Engine hood (page 11-5) Illustrated index Wiper switch (page 3-98) Headlight switch (page 3-90) Exterior Replacing bulbs (page 11-37) Moonroof (page 2-42) Roof rails (page 8-14) Outside mirror (page 3-108) Door locks (page 2-5) Tire pressure (page 11-24) 10) Flat tires (page 9-6) 11) Snow tires (page 8-10) 12) Fog light switch (page 3-95) 13) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14)
  • Page 17 Rear window defogger (page 3-109) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-35) Tie-down hole (page 9-14) Trunk lid (page 2-38) Rear gate (page 2-41) Towing hook (page 9-14) CONTINUED...
  • Page 18 Lower anchorages for child restraint Interior system (page 1-32) Seatbelt (page 1-11) Passenger compartment area Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-7)
  • Page 19 Power windows (page 2-35) Door locks (page 2-5) Outside mirror switch (page 3-108) Glove box (page 6-6) Front power supply socket (page 6-8) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-22)/Select lever (CVT) (page 7-23) Parking brake lever (page 7-39) Cup holder (page 6-7) Center console (page 6-6) CONTINUED...
  • Page 20 Illumination brightness control Instrument panel (page 3-94) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-36) Combination meter (page 3-9) Information display (page 3-32)/Multi function display (page 3-42) Hazard warning flasher switch (models with multi function display) (page 3-8) Hazard warning flasher switch (models without multi function display) (page 3-8) Multi function display control switches (page 3-42)
  • Page 21 Audio control buttons (page 5-18) Steering wheel Cruise control (page 7-44) Shift paddle (page 7-26) Hands-free switches (page 5-87) Multi information display control switches (page 3-42) SRS airbag (page 1-38) Horn (page 3-111) CONTINUED...
  • Page 22 Windshield wiper (page 3-97) Light control and wiper control levers/switches Mist (page 3-98) Windshield washer (page 3-99) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-100) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-99) Wiper control lever (page 3-98) Light control switch (page 3-90) Fog light switch (page 3-95) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-90) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam...
  • Page 23 Tachometer (page 3-11) Combination meter Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10) U.S.-spec. models (type A) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Speedometer (page 3-10) Information display selection knob (page 3-32) ECO gauge (page 3-12) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) The illustration above is a typical example.
  • Page 24 Tachometer (page 3-11) U.S.-spec. models (type B) Multi information display (page 3-38) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Speedometer (page 3-10) Information display selection knob (page 3-32) ECO gauge (page 3-12) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) The illustration above is a typical example.
  • Page 25 Tachometer (page 3-11) Except U.S.-spec. models (type A) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Speedometer (page 3-10) Information display selection knob (page 3-32) ECO gauge (page 3-12) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) The illustration above is a typical example.
  • Page 26 Tachometer (page 3-11) Except U.S.-spec. models (type B) Multi information display (page 3-38) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-30) Speedometer (page 3-10) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) ECO gauge (page 3-12) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-10) The illustration above is a typical example.
  • Page 27 Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page AT OIL TEMP warning High beam indicator Mark Name Page 3-19 3-31 light (CVT models) light Seatbelt warning light 3-14 Automatic headlight ABS warning light 3-21 beam leveler warning 3-31 light (if equipped) Front passenger s 3-14...
  • Page 28 Mark Name Page Steering responsive fog lights warning in- dicator/Steering re- 3-32 sponsive fog lights OFF indicator (models with EyeSight system)
  • Page 29 A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with a multi function display, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the display.
  • Page 30 Item Function Possible settings Default setting Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation Defogger and deicer system for Rear window defogger, outside Operation for 15 minutes/ Operation for 15 minutes models with the automatic climate mirror defogger and windshield wi- Continuous operation control system per deicer...

  • Page 31: Table Of Contents

    1-38 Seatbelt warning light and chime ......1-12 Components ............1-45 Fastening the seatbelt ........1-12 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ... 1-47 Seatbelt maintenance ......... 1-19 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag..... 1-57 Front seatbelt pretensioners ......1-20 SRS airbag system monitors......

  • Page 32: Front Seats

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Front seats If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under WARNING the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will .

  • Page 33: Forward And Backward Adjustment

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Forward and backward ad- restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the justment child s age, height and weight. Se- cure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times.

  • Page 34: Reclining The Seatback

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Reclining the seatback Seat cushion height adjust- ment (driver s seat) WARNING Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then When the lever is pushed down, the seat To prevent the passenger from slid- is lowered.

  • Page 35: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Head restraint adjustment are located on the top of the seatback until Head restraint height adjustment the head restraint locks. WARNING Head restraint angle adjustment . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck...

  • Page 36: Seat Heater (If Equipped)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater again to the preferred angle. Operation Seat heater (if equipped) The seat heater is equipped in the front seats. The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is either in the ACC or ON position.

  • Page 37: Rear Seats

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats To turn on the seat heater, push the LO Rear seats or HI position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the HI position will cause the seat to heat up quicker. To turn off the seat heater, lightly press the opposite side of the current position.

  • Page 38: Armrest (If Equipped)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats Armrest (if equipped) Head restraint adjustment Rear windows side seating position Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints. WARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the...

  • Page 39: Folding Down The Rear Seatback

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats To raise: tion. folds down. Pull the head restraint up. . Never allow passengers to ride To lower: on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so Push the head restraint down while may result in serious injury or pressing the release button on the top of death.
  • Page 40 1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats WARNING When you return the seatback to its original position, check that the unlocking marker on the lock re- lease knob is not visible. Also, shake the seatback slightly to con- firm that it is securely fixed in place. If the seatback is not securely fixed in place, the seatback may suddenly fold down in the event of sudden...

  • Page 41: Seatbelts

    1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Seatbelts the rear seat properly restrained According to accident statistics, at all times. The SRS airbag children are safer when properly Seatbelt safety tips restrained in the rear seating deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even positions than in the front seat- ing positions.

  • Page 42: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)

    1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to Emergency Locking Retrac- Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. securely place the lap belt as low as tor (ELR) When the child restraint system is re- possible on the hips and not on the child s The driver s seatbelt has an Emergency moved, make sure that the seatbelt waist.
  • Page 43 1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts . Seatbelts provide maximum re- Front seatbelts straint when the occupant sits 1. Adjust the seat position according to well back and upright in the seat. the following procedure. To reduce the risk of sliding Driver s seat: Adjust the seatback to the under the seatbelt in a collision, upright position.
  • Page 44 1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle Adjusting the front seat shoulder WARNING until you hear a click. belt anchor height When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck.
  • Page 45 1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Rear seatbelts (except rear center Unfastening the seatbelt seatbelt on 5-door models) 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly.
  • Page 46 1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Rear center seatbelt on 5-door WARNING WARNING models . Be sure to fasten both tongue Fastening the seatbelt with the web- bing twisted can increase the risk or plates to the respective buckles. severity of injury in an accident. If the seatbelt is used only as a When fastening the belt after it is shoulder belt (with the connec-...
  • Page 47 1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 1. Raise the head restraint to the ex- 3. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it 4. After confirming that the webbing is not tended position. Do not remove the head through the belt guide as follows: First twisted, insert the connector (tongue) restraint.
  • Page 48 1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 7. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. Unfastening the seatbelt 5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate 1. Insert a tongue plate or other hard into the center seatbelt buckle marked pointed object into the slot in the con- CENTER on the left-hand side until it...

  • Page 49: Seatbelt Maintenance

    1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas.

  • Page 50: Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

    1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners fire in the vehicle. Front seatbelt pretensioners Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been The driver s and front passenger s seat- activated, the seatbelt retractor remains belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The locked.
  • Page 51 1-21 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners (if an offset frontal collision occurs) SUBARU dealer. When replacing seat- pretensioners have no user-ser- belt retractor assemblies, use only viceable parts. For required ser- *: This does not operate if the occupant genuine SUBARU parts.
  • Page 52 1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners Seatbelt with shoulder belt seatbelt restrains the front seat occupant passenger more effectively. and lap belt pretensioners SRS frontal airbag for driver SRS frontal airbag for front pas- NOTE When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, senger* an operating noise will be heard and a This section is applicable to the front...

  • Page 53: System Monitors

    Seatbelt SUBARU dealer. When replacing seat- pretensioners have no user-ser- collision, consult your SUBARU belt retractor assemblies, use only dealer.

  • Page 54: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification

    Child restraint systems modification . Front door impact sensors: on both front doors Always consult your SUBARU dealer if . Satellite safing sensor: under the you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. rear center seat .

  • Page 55: Where To Place A Child Restraint System

    Where to place a child re- moving. straint system The following are SUBARU s recommen- dations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle. WARNING Children should be properly re- WARNING strained at all times.
  • Page 56 1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems A: Front passenger s seat bottom base that fits snugly against the their risk of being injured from contours of the seat cushion and can be deployment is greater. You should not install a child restraint securely retained using the seatbelt.

  • Page 57: Choosing A Child Restraint System

    1-27 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems Choosing a child restraint Installing child restraint sys- system tems with A/ELR seatbelt WARNING . Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather;...
  • Page 58 1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems rear seating position. secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through event of an accident may be or around the child restraint system increased.
  • Page 59 1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems NOTE installed on the window-side seating position or the rear center seating When the child restraint system is no position of a 4-door model, remove longer in use, remove it and restore the the rear seat head restraint.
  • Page 60 1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems position to be safe. For details, refer to Where to place a child restraint system 1-25. 6. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 8. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, try to move it back and 7.

  • Page 61: Installing A Booster Seat

    1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems rear center seat is occupied (including CAUTION when a child restraint system is installed) next time, be sure to raise the head When you install a child restraint restraint to the extended position. system, follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied with it.

  • Page 62: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)

    1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems . Never place the shoulder belt following the instructions provided by its Installation of child restraint manufacturer. under the child s arm or behind systems by use of lower and the child s back. If an accident 3.
  • Page 63 1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems The lower anchorages (bars) are used for tight and secure, the danger of your installing a child restraint system only on child suffering personal injury in the the rear seat window-side seating posi- event of an accident may be in- tions.
  • Page 64 1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 3. Remove the rear seat head restraint. To install a child restraint system For details, refer to Rear windows side using lower and tether an- seating position 1-8. chorages To install a child restraint system using lower and tether anchorages, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 65: Top Tether Anchorages

    If you have any question concerning this belt. type of child restraint system, ask your 6. Latch the top tether hook onto the SUBARU dealer. tether anchorage that is located behind the rear seat and tighten the top tether firmly. For additional instructions, refer to Top tether anchorages 1-35.
  • Page 66 1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems Three upper anchorages are installed on Anchorage location 5-door models the rear shelf behind the rear seat. 4-door models For left seat For center seat For left seat For right seat For center seat For right seat...
  • Page 67 2. Tighten the top tether securely. to the head restraint correctly. Please contact your SUBARU dealer if The seatbelt guide is essential you have any question regarding the for routing the belt webbing at installation of a child restraint system.

  • Page 68: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

    1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) General precautions regard- *SRS airbag (Supplemental to help avoid injuries that can ing SRS airbag system result when an occupant is not Restraint System airbag) seated in a proper upright posi- tion.
  • Page 69 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) seatbelt to help avoid injuries and the front passenger should close to the SRS side airbag. move the seat as far back as that can result when the SRS .
  • Page 70 1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) could be injured in the event of and could be propelled inside the WARNING SRS side airbag deployment. vehicle, causing injury. . Do not place any objects over or .
  • Page 71 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) occupants and cause injuries. WARNING WARNING . Do not attach a hands-free micro- phone or any other accessory to Do not hang coat hangers or other Do not put any kind of cover or a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear hard or pointed objects on the coat clothes or other objects over either...
  • Page 72 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater.
  • Page 73 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) seat facing the side window Wrap his/her arms around the front seat seatback Put his/her head, arms or other parts of the body out of the window In the event of an accident, the force of SRS side airbag and/or SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously...
  • Page 74 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) blems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. . A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas. NOTE .

  • Page 75: Components

    1-45 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Components The SRS airbags are stowed in the following locations. Driver s SRS frontal airbag: in the center portion of the steering wheel Front passenger s SRS frontal airbag: near the top of the dashboard under an SRS AIRBAG mark SRS side airbag: in the door side of each...
  • Page 76 1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver s side) 12) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger s side) 13) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side) 14) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side) 15) Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) 16) Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)
  • Page 77 For the locations of the SRS airbags, refer The front passenger s SRS frontal airbag to Components 1-45. Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator advanced frontal airbag system that com- In a moderate to severe frontal collision,...

  • Page 78: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System

    Have your vehicle inspected at your system warning light as follows. to the front passenger s seat. SUBARU dealer. Do not use the front . Do not spill liquid on the front passenger s seat while driving the vehicle passenger s seat. If liquid is to your SUBARU dealer.
  • Page 79 SUBARU airbag ON and OFF indicators from work- in the vehicle should be discontin- dealer.
  • Page 80 (including booster seat) contact your SUBARU dealer for an passenger s SRS frontal airbag de- inspection. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK ploy.
  • Page 81 2. Ask the front passenger to set the and immediately contact your SUBARU small adult in the rear seat and im- seatback to the upright position, sit up dealer for an inspection.
  • Page 82 L5R 4J7 P.O. Box 6000 1-800-894-4212 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) There are currently no SUBARU distribu- tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are <Hawaii> in such an area, please contact the Subaru Hawaii SUBARU distributor or dealer from which 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, you bought your vehicle.
  • Page 83 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The SRS airbags can function only when Operation the ignition switch is in the ON position. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger s SRS frontal airbag...
  • Page 84 1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The driver s and front passenger s SRS SRS airbag deployment depends on the CAUTION frontal airbags use dual stage inflators. level of force experienced in the passen- The two inflators of each airbag are ger compartment during a collision.
  • Page 85 1-55 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) magnitude to the collision described Only the driver s SRS frontal airbag or Examples of the types of acci- above. both driver s and front passenger s SRS dents in which it is possible that frontal airbags may be activated when the the driver s/driver s and front vehicle sustains a hard impact in the...
  • Page 86 1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle strikes an object, such as a Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver s/ telephone pole or sign pole. driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.

  • Page 87: Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag

    1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) frontal airbags are designed not to deploy be activated on the second impact. Examples of the types of acci- in most cases if the vehicle is struck from dents in which the driver s/dri- SRS side airbag and SRS the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its ver s and front passenger s SRS...
  • Page 88 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) . SRS curtain airbag (left-hand side) located at the top of each center pillar. If both of the following sensors together sense an impact force above a predeter- In a moderate to severe side impact Therefore, they may not both deploy in the mined level in a side collision, the control collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the...
  • Page 89 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) When the SRS side airbag and SRS airbag are not designed to deploy in the Example of the type of accident curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud following cases: in which the SRS side airbag will .
  • Page 90 1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) An offset frontal collision that is severe Examples of the types of acci- enough to deploy the front airbag. dents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy. Except XV CROSSTREK models A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat.
  • Page 91 1-61 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in a severe side XV CROSSTREK models impact near the front seat or the rear seat. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or the skidding vehicle s tires hit a curb- stone laterally.
  • Page 92 1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side surface airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (XV CROSSTREK models). Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain...
  • Page 93 1-63 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in an oblique Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely side-on impact. to deploy. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 94 1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in an oblique Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is side-on impact. unlikely to deploy. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of Except XV CROSSTREK models the passenger compartment.
  • Page 95 1-65 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in an oblique XV CROSSTREK models side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.

  • Page 96: Srs Airbag System Monitors

    1-66 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ary). same direction, once the SRS side airbag Examples of the types of acci- The vehicle is struck from behind. and SRS curtain airbag are activated on dents in which the SRS side The vehicle pitches end over end.
  • Page 97 . Side airbag module pretensioners and/or SRS airbag Driver s side system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer SRS airbag system warning light (type B) Front passenger s side . Curtain airbag sensor to have the system checked. Unless...

  • Page 98: Srs Airbag System Servicing

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) . Under the center console SRS airbag system servicing SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The front part of the vehicle was . On both the right and left sides at...

  • Page 99: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification

    SRS airbag system Always consult your SUBARU dealer if WARNING you want to install any accessory parts on components and/or wiring is not advisable.
  • Page 101 Keys and doors Keys ..............Unlocking the doors .......... 2-25 Opening the trunk lid (4-door) ......2-25 Key number plate ..........Unlocking the rear gate (5-door) ......2-25 Immobilizer ............Vehicle finder function ........2-25 Security indicator light ........Sounding a panic alarm ........2-25 Key replacement ..........
  • Page 102 Keys and doors Internal trunk lid release handle......2-39 Moonroof (if equipped)........2-42 Rear gate (5-door) ..........2-41 Moonroof switches ..........2-43 Lock/unlock ............2-41 Sun shade ............2-44 Open/close............2-41...

  • Page 103: Keys

    Keys and doors/Keys Keys Immobilizer against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the NOTE The immobilizer system is designed to LOCK (off) position, prevent an unauthorized person from For models with keyless access with thereby stopping the engine.

  • Page 104: Security Indicator Light

    ID code, contact vice may not cause harmful interfer- vehicle. your SUBARU dealer. ence, and (2) this device must accept . The vehicle has a maintenance-free any interference received, including type immobilizer system.

  • Page 105: Door Locks

    Keys and doors/Door locks Canada-spec. models Mexico-spec. models Door locks Locking and unlocking from the outside NOTE If you unlock the driver s door with a key (including a mechanical key) and open the door while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle s horn sounds.
  • Page 106 Keys and doors/Door locks ON . For details about the alarm system, refer to Alarm system 2-27. Locking using lock lever NOTE Rotate the lock lever forward. For models with keyless access with Close the door. push-button start system : The mechanical key is directional.
  • Page 107 Keys and doors/Door locks Locking and unlocking from WARNING the inside Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat- belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.

  • Page 108: Battery Drainage Prevention Function

    SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting. To lock the doors, push the front side of the switch.

  • Page 109: Key Lock-In Prevention Function

    This function s operational/non-opera- Access key (sub) tional setting can be changed by a Key number plate SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU The vehicle has two access keys and a dealer for details. key number plate. For details about the...

  • Page 110: Safety Precautions

    2-10 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system . Opening the trunk (4-door) If you wear electronic medical . Starting and stopping the engine. For equipment other than an implanted pacemaker or an implanted defibril- detailed information, refer to Starting and lator, before using the keyless ac- stopping engine (models with push-button start system)
  • Page 111 Although you can replace the battery of the access key yourself, it is recommended that the battery be replaced by a SUBARU dealer to avoid the risk of damage at the time of replacement. Do not get the access key wet.
  • Page 112 2-18. The setting can equipment such as a cell phone tions. also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. When the access key is placed Do not leave the access key For more details, contact a SUBARU near a metallic object near personal computers or dealer.

  • Page 113: Locking And Unlocking With Keyless Access Entry Function

    2-13 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system . Carefully store the key number plate On the rear seat Locking and unlocking with supplied with the access key. It is On the rear shelf (4-door) keyless access entry func- necessary for vehicle repair.
  • Page 114 2-14 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system the vehicle body, the keyless access functions may not operate properly. If they do not operate properly, repeat the opera- tion from further away. . If the access key is placed near the ground or in an elevated location from the ground, even if it is in the indicated operating range, the keyless access func-...
  • Page 115 It is not SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice possible to lock the doors and rear gate dealer for details.
  • Page 116 2-16 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system Opening rear gate (5-door) Opening trunk (4-door) Locking with the door lock sensor Rear gate opener button Trunk opener button Door lock sensor Carry the access key, and press the rear Carry the access key, and press the trunk gate opener button.
  • Page 117 . Lock or unlock the doors by using the The factory setting (default setting) is set the access key battery and the vehicle power door locking switch as operational . battery. . Open either of the front doors For further details, consult a SUBARU CONTINUED...

  • Page 118: Selecting Audible Signal Operation

    The setting can be changed by your not disabled. system sounds a warning chime and SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU . The setting can also be changed at flashes the access key warning light on dealer for details. Also, for models with SUBARU dealers.
  • Page 119 2-19 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system function will be disabled. twice while the door is open. 7. Within 10 seconds after step 6 is By operating the driver s door performed, close and open the driver s 1.

  • Page 120: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly

    11-45. ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including Replacing access key interference that may cause undesired Access keys can be replaced at SUBARU operation. dealers. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. Certification for keyless ac-...

  • Page 121: Pin Code Access

    2-21 Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with keyless access with push button start system ) . Mexico-spec. models PIN Code Access (models with keyless access with push-button start system ) Rear lock button (5-door) While all doors (for 5-door, including the RLVDE1413-2269 rear gate) are locked, you can unlock the 14AHC...

  • Page 122: Registering A Pin Code

    2-22 Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with keyless access with push button start system ) Registration Registering a PIN code 6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again within For example, to register 32468 as the approximately 30 seconds after the buz- Preparation PIN code, perform the following proce- zer starts sounding intermittently.

  • Page 123: Unlocking

    2-23 Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system You cannot unlock the doors by PIN are entered five times continuously. If Remote keyless entry system Code Access until a new code is this occurs, you cannot unlock the registered. doors by PIN Code Access for 5 .
  • Page 124 2-24 Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system key is used as the transmitter for the be activated when the push-button remote keyless entry system. For models ignition switch is in any position other without keyless access with push-button than the OFF position. .

  • Page 125: Locking The Doors

    Unlocking the doors Vehicle finder function to On or Off by a SUBARU dealer. Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock Use this function to find your vehicle Consult your SUBARU dealer for de- the driver s door.

  • Page 126: Selecting Audible Signal Operation (Models Without Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System )

    If desired, you may turn You may have the above settings done by CAUTION the audible signal off. your SUBARU dealer. Also, for models with a multi function display, the setting FCC WARNING Perform the following steps to deactivate can be changed using the display.

  • Page 127: Alarm System

    Your vehicle s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer. CONTINUED...

  • Page 128: System Operation

    ALOF (models with type B combina- seconds. are deactivated as the factory setting. A tion meter) . The hazard warning flashers will flash SUBARU dealer can activate the sys- for 30 seconds. tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for If the system was previously deacti- details.

  • Page 129: Arming The System

    Have it performed turned to the ACC position (models Access key with keyless access with push-button by your SUBARU dealer. Arm button: Press to arm the system . If your vehicle is a 4-door and you open start system ).
  • Page 130 2-30 Keys and doors/Alarm system doors will automatically lock. To arm the system using power door locking switches 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch (models without keyless access with push-button start system )/turn the push-button ignition switch to the OFF position (models with keyless access with push-button start system ).
  • Page 131 2-31 Keys and doors/Alarm system the power door locking switch to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will sound once, the hazard warning flashers will flash once and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-...

  • Page 132: Disarming The System

    2-32 Keys and doors/Alarm system system will automatically arm and doors passenger s door handle (models with placing battery of access key 11-45. will automatically lock. keyless access with push-button start system ) Valet mode Disarming the system The flashing of the security indicator light When you choose the valet mode, the Perform either of the following procedures.
  • Page 133 DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED. To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer. Arming the system CAUTION In passive mode, the system will...

  • Page 134: Tripped Sensor Identification

    . When a door or the trunk (4-door) was approximately 30 seconds. opened: 4 times If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can . When the ignition switch was turned to connect them and set them for activation the ON position: 3 times or deactivation.

  • Page 135: Child Safety Locks

    2-35 Keys and doors/Child safety locks Power window operation by Child safety locks Windows driver Driver s side power window WARNING switches To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always con- form to the following instructions without exception. . When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful to prevent anyone s fingers, arms, neck, head or other objects from...
  • Page 136 2-36 Keys and doors/Windows NOTE This switch also has a one-touch auto up Operating the driver s window . If a window detects an impact simi- feature that allows the window to be closed fully without holding the switch. lar to that caused by trapping an object (for example, when the vehicle encoun- Pull the switch up until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully close.

  • Page 137: Power Window Operation By Passengers

    2-37 Keys and doors/Windows Power window operation by Operating the passengers win- Locking the passengers windows dows passengers Passenger s side power window switches Lock Unlock To open: Push the appropriate switch down and To lock: hold it until the window reaches the Press the lock switch.

  • Page 138: Initialization Of Power Window

    2-38 Keys and doors/Trunk lid (4 door) Initialization of power win- Trunk lid (4-door) Operating the windows If the vehicle s battery is disconnected due WARNING to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the following functions are . To prevent dangerous exhaust deactivated.

  • Page 139: Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle

    2-39 Keys and doors/Trunk lid (4 door) To open and close the trunk To open the trunk lid from Internal trunk lid release lid from outside inside handle The trunk lid can be opened using the The internal trunk lid release handle is a keyless access function or remote keyless device designed to open the trunk lid from entry system.
  • Page 140 2-40 Keys and doors/Trunk lid (4 door) . Load the trunk so that cargo can time. the end until you hear a click. not strike the release handle. If WARNING the cargo hits the handle while the vehicle is being driven, the Never allow any child to get in the handle may be pulled up and the trunk and play with the release...
  • Page 141 (if equipped): Refer to Key- entirely smooth during operation, or the less access with push-button start system handle and/or handle base is cracked, 2-9. contact your SUBARU dealer. . Remote keyless entry system: Refer to Remote keyless entry system 2-23. NOTE...

  • Page 142: Moonroof (If Equipped)

    2-42 Keys and doors/Moonroof firmly until the latch engages. when loading or unloading car- Moonroof (if equipped) The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip. WARNING NOTE WARNING If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due Never let anyone s hands, arms, .

  • Page 143: Moonroof Switches

    The moonroof we recommend that you have the switch momentarily. The moonroof raises will stop at a position approximately 1.6 in system checked by a SUBARU completely. (4 cm) away from the fully opened posi- dealer.

  • Page 144: Sun Shade

    2-44 Keys and doors/Moonroof To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- of your body. way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the NOTE OPEN side or CLOSE side. For the sake of safety, it is recom- After washing the vehicle or after it rains, mended that you avoid driving with the wipe away water on the roof prior to...

  • Page 145: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Ignition switch (models without keyless SRS airbag system warning light......3-15 access with push-button start system )..Front passenger s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators ............3-16 Safety precautions ..........CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction Ignition switch positions........indicator light ..........
  • Page 146 Instruments and controls High beam indicator light ........3-31 Self-check screen ..........3-45 Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) ..3-31 Interruption screen ..........3-46 Cruise control set indicator light (if Basic screens............ 3-47 equipped)............3-31 Selection screen ..........3-54 Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light Date and time settings ........
  • Page 147 Instruments and controls Mirrors............... 3-101 Defogger and deicer ........3-109 Inside mirror ............ 3-101 Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ......3-111 Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)..3-101 Horn ..............3-111 Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink ® (if equipped)........... 3-103 Outside mirrors ..........3-108...

  • Page 148: Ignition Switch (Models Without Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System )

    Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without keyless access with push button start system ) LOCK (off), ACC, ON and START. Ignition switch (models with- CAUTION out keyless access with NOTE Do not attach a large key holder or push-button start system ) .

  • Page 149: Acc

    Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without keyless access with push button start system ) . The key grip is touching another key the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to or a metallic key holder. the ON position.

  • Page 150: Ignition Switch Light (If Equipped)

    Instruments and controls/Push button ignition switch (models with push button start system) . when the driver s door is closed Push-button ignition switch (models with push-button Ignition switch light (if start system) equipped) For easy access to the ignition switch in Safety precautions the dark, the ignition switch light illumi- Refer to Safety precautions...

  • Page 151: Switching Power

    Instruments and controls/Push button ignition switch (models with push button start system) issue although no malfunction actually Switching power Power occurs, or not to issue a warning when Indicator color Operation status any malfunction occurs. Power is turned On the instrument panel Turned off off.

  • Page 152: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly

    1 hour, the push-button is turned on, have the vehicle ignition switch will be automatically inspected at a SUBARU dealer. switched to OFF to prevent the battery . If the vehicle was left in the hot from going dead. This function is activated sun for a long time, the surface of when the select lever is in the P position.

  • Page 153: Meters And Gauges

    Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges your vehicle under emergency conditions. Canceling the function for Meters and gauges The hazard warning flasher works regard- meter/gauge needle move- less of the position of the ignition switch. NOTE ment upon turning on the ignition switch To turn on the hazard warning flasher, Liquid-crystal displays are used in...

  • Page 154: Speedometer

    3-10 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges The display can be switched as shown in Type B combination meter the following sequence by pressing the Perform the procedures described in trip knob. Gauge Initial Movement 3-41. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

  • Page 155: Double Trip Meter

    3-11 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges Double trip meter This meter displays the two trip meters ignition switch is in the ON position. when the ignition switch is in the ON To set the trip meter to zero, select the A position.

  • Page 156: Fuel Gauge

    3-12 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges driver s door, the fuel gauge indication will ving. The engine will resume run- turn off. ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone. NOTE You will see the sign in the fuel NOTE gauge.

  • Page 157: Warning And Indicator Lights

    3-13 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights efficiency. : CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- Warning and indicator lights function indicator light NOTE Initial illumination for system : Coolant temperature high warning light . The ECO gauge shows only an check approximate indication of fuel effi- : Charge warning light Several of the warning and indicator lights ciency.

  • Page 158: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime

    Driver s warning light (type A) Front passenger s warning light corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer Operation for repair. If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when...

  • Page 159: Srs Airbag System Warning Light

    . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to tions described above, immediately con- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) place his/her hands or legs on the front tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- The warning light(s) for unfastened passenger s seatback, or allow him/her to tion.

  • Page 160: Front Passenger S Frontal Airbag On And Off Indicators

    2 seconds. After that, one of the your vehicle checked/repaired by indicators illuminates depending on the your SUBARU dealer as soon as Front passenger s frontal status of the front passenger s SRS frontal possible. Continued vehicle opera-...
  • Page 161 Contact your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. indicator light/warning light be- SUBARU dealer for an inspec- If the light is blinking haves in any of the following tion. ways, the electrical system may If the light is blinking while driving, an be malfunctioning.

  • Page 162: Charge Warning Light

    NOTE check the engine oil level. If the oil level is vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer. If the engine is restarted after a certain low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is...

  • Page 163: At Oil Temp Warning Light (Cvt Models)

    Accordingly, when the low tire system is not working properly. Contact turned pressure telltale illuminates, you should your nearest SUBARU dealer for service when the vehicle is driven on a stop and check your tires as soon as immediately.
  • Page 164 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- ute, promptly contact a SUBARU When the system detects a malfunction, tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as dealer to have the system inspected. the telltale will flash for approximately one soon as possible.

  • Page 165: Abs Warning Light

    Have your vehicle towed to the ceeds approximately 25 mph . The warning light remains illumi- nearest SUBARU dealer for re- (40 km/h). nated after the engine has been started, pair. The warning light illuminates but it turns off when the vehicle speed during driving.

  • Page 166: Low Fuel Warning Light

    If the fluid may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to level is below the MIN mark in the the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the NOTE reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have system inspected.

  • Page 167: Door Open Warning Light

    3-23 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights inspected at an authorized SUBARU have the vehicle inspected immedi- CAUTION dealer. ately. Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light blinking can damage Hill start assist OFF indicator light NOTE the powertrain. If the AWD warning...

  • Page 168: Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light

    3-24 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights tion of the power steering control the ignition switch is turned to the checked at a SUBARU dealer as system. position and turns off approxi- soon as possible. mately 2 seconds after the engine has started.

  • Page 169: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light

    (if equipped) 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 Access key warning light (type B) started.
  • Page 170 . C o n t a c t y o u r lockout protect function may not oper- SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- ate. Make sure that you carry the sible.
  • Page 171 3-27 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Access key Operation indica- Inside warning Outside warning warning light on tor on push-but- Status Action chime chime meter ton ignition switch Switch the push-button ignition The driver s door was opened while switch to OFF , or close the driver s the push-button ignition switch is door.
  • Page 172 3-28 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Access key Operation indica- Inside warning Outside warning warning light on tor on push-but- Status Action chime chime meter ton ignition switch Return the access key inside the Power warning: vehicle, or switch the push-button The door lock sensor was touched Long beep (60 ignition switch to OFF .
  • Page 173 Contact a SUBARU dealer immedi- System malfunction warning: ately and have the vehicle in- Ding Flashes in orange A malfunction was detected in the spected.

  • Page 174: Security Indicator Light

    If the indicator light does not blink in the above conditions, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be malfunction- Immobilizer system ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer The security indicator light starts blinking immediately. in the following conditions. In the event that an unauthorized key (for...

  • Page 175: Turn Signal Indicator Lights

    This indicator light illuminates while the speed and have your vehicle in- front fog lights are illuminated. Turn signal indicator spected at a SUBARU dealer as lights soon as possible. These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal.

  • Page 176: Headlight Indicator Light (If Equipped)

    With the ignition switch in the responsive fog lights system malfunctions. position, the outside temperature indica- When this indicator appears while the tor, driving information display and clock system is activated, contact your all appear on the display. SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

  • Page 177: Driving Information Display

    3-33 Instruments and controls/Information display Outside temperature indica- ON position, the indication does not Road surface freeze warning indi- flash. cation NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide.
  • Page 178 3-34 Instruments and controls/Information display sequence. Driving range on remaining fuel U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models If the driving range is shown as there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the The driving range indicates the distance tank.
  • Page 179 3-35 Instruments and controls/Information display corresponding to that trip meter dis- Average fuel consumption play is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km). Current fuel consumption Trip knob U.S.-spec. models Pressing the trip knob toggles the display Except U.S.-spec.
  • Page 180 3-36 Instruments and controls/Information display display is giving a reading other than the Journey time 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...

  • Page 181: Clock

    3-37 Instruments and controls/Information display Clock 3. While the clock display is flashing, Turn off display of driving informa- press and hold the + button for approxi- tion display mately 2 seconds. The clock format will The driving information display can be then change.

  • Page 182: Multi Information Display (Models With Type B Combination Meter)

    3-38 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type B combination meter) Select lever/gear position indicator (refer Multi information display to Select lever/gear position indicator (models with type B combi- (CVT models) 3-30.) nation meter) Odometer (refer to Odometer 3-10.)/ double trip meter (refer to Double trip meter 3-11.)

  • Page 183: Welcome Screen And Good-Bye Screen

    3-39 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type B combination meter) . Once the welcome screen appears, tion, etc., they will interrupt the current Warning screen screen, and appear on the display accom- it takes a certain period of time to panied by a beep.

  • Page 184: Menu Screens

    3-40 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type B combination meter) Default screen: Menu screen entering screen: Digital speedometer: While this screen is selected, pull the SET switch to enter the menu screen. Menu screens Pull the /SET switch to enter the menu screens when all of the following condi- tions are satisfied.
  • Page 185 3-41 Instruments and controls/Multi information display (models with type B combination meter) The menu list is as follows. By operating the switch on the steering wheel, you can select the menu. Second menu First menu Pull the /SET switch to enter the selected menu.

  • Page 186: Multi Function Display

    3-42 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Multi function display Languages Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor Function Operate the switch on the Models without multi func- steering wheel to display the preferred When adaptive cruise control is used, the tion display language. Then pull the /SET switch to buzzer that sounds if a vehicle in front has select the displayed language.

  • Page 187: Safety Precautions

    3-43 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Safety precautions Features Locations The multi function display has the follow- WARNING ing functions. Always pay adequate attention to Description Page safe driving when operating the Displays useful messages, such multi function display while the 3-46 as warning information, etc.

  • Page 188: Basic Operation

    3-44 Instruments and controls/Multi function display played contents, refer to Basic screens Date screen 3-47.) If you have set the date and time in the selection screen, after the welcome Basic operation screen is displayed, the current date will be displayed for a certain period of time. If On/Off setting is set to On in the Maintenance settings , the date screen will be displayed after the self-check...

  • Page 189: Ending Screen

    3-45 Instruments and controls/Multi function display NOTE . Displaying the birthday/anniversary screen can be set to on or off. Refer to Bypass screen setting 3-72. . Up to five items can be set for birthdays and anniversaries respec- tively. Refer to Selection screen Ending screen If Eco Summary is set to On in the Bypass screen setting , the Fuel con-...

  • Page 190: Interruption Screen

    3-46 Instruments and controls/Multi function display following conditions. Interruption screen The period of time remaining 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.

  • Page 191: Basic Screens

    3-47 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Basic screens Information bar Basic screen items These are the basic screens of the multi function display. Item Page Information bar 3-47 Fuel consumption screen 3-48 ECO history screen 3-49 Vehicle activation status 3-50 screen Icy road surface warning screen EyeSight screen (models with...
  • Page 192 3-48 Instruments and controls/Multi function display temperature has increased to 418F Fuel consumption screen Clock (58C) or higher. The clock can be displayed in either 12- hour display or 24-hour display. For details Top display about the setting, refer to Current date One of the following items can be dis- and time setting 3-57.
  • Page 193 3-49 Instruments and controls/Multi function display ECO gauge screen (if equipped) ECO history screen Time range Width of bar graph 30 minutes 1 minute 60 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 120 minutes For details about the setting, refer to Economy history setting 3-68.
  • Page 194 3-50 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Vehicle activation status screen When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- tem is being activated: the tires illuminate tem has been activated: the tires remain When the vehicle stops in yellow.
  • Page 195 3-51 Instruments and controls/Multi function display tion is represented using an animation of EyeSight screen (models with Triple meter screen the traffic lane. EyeSight system) 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...
  • Page 196 3-52 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Guidance screen Clock/calendar screen 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) (if Clock (analog format)
  • Page 197 3-53 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Calendar Today s date 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.

  • Page 198: Selection Screen

    3-54 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Selection screen When the button is pushed and held, the setting screen for each menu can be displayed. Select the preferred menu by operating switch. Top menu Menu option Description Page Time/Date Time/Date Set and adjust the time and date. 12h or 24h format can be selected. 3-57 Birthday Set a birthday.
  • Page 199 3-55 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Top menu Menu option Description Page Maintenance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-74 Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-75 Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-75 Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date.
  • Page 200 3-56 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Top menu Menu option Description Page Initialize Reset to Defaults Reset all settings to the default settings. Yes or No 3-88 Lifetime Fuel Consumption Reset Clear logged lifetime fuel consumption data. Yes or No 3-89 Go Back Return to the top menu.

  • Page 201: Date And Time Settings

    Time/Date item. Then, push the button. example, April 31). . If your vehicle is equipped with button. genuine SUBARU navigation system, Current date and time setting the clock of navigation system must be set separately. 1. Perform the preparation steps accord-...
  • Page 202 3-58 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 5. After entering the date and time, select Set by operating the switch and confirm the setting by pushing the button. 4. Select a number by operating the 2. Operate the switch to switch. Then push the button.
  • Page 203 3-59 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 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. 4. The selected item will be shown. Push 6.
  • Page 204 3-60 Instruments and controls/Multi function display be deactivated. Anniversary setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for date setting From 1 to 7 days prior to the birthday 9. The system will notify you that the setting is complete. If a birthday is approaching, the following screen will be displayed accompanied by a beep when the ignition switch has been...
  • Page 205 3-61 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 3. Select an entry in the list to set by 5. Select numbers by operating the 7. Select characters by operating the operating the switch. Then switch. Then push the button. switch. Then push the push the button.
  • Page 206 3-62 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 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 to on or off. For details, refer to Bypass screen setting 3-72.
  • Page 207 3-63 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Daylight saving time setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for date setting 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the Push the button to enter the selection switch, and confirm the setting by pushing mode.

  • Page 208: Image Quality And Volume Settings

    3-64 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Image quality and volume Contrast setting settings 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- The image quality and volume settings ing to Preparation for image quality and can be adjusted. To change the items, volume settings 3-64.
  • Page 209 3-65 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. The screen is turned off. 2. Operate the switch to select the Screen Off item. Then push select the Beep item. Then push the button. button. Restoring the screen When the button is pushed after the ignition switch is turned...

  • Page 210: Screen Settings

    3-66 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. Select an item by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the 3. After the selection screen is displayed, switch. Then push the button. setting is complete. operate the switch to show the Screen Setting item.
  • Page 211 3-67 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select an item by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the select the Top Display item. Then push switch. Then push the button. setting is complete. button.
  • Page 212 3-68 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select the displayed configuration by 6. The system will notify you that the select the Cons item. Then push the operating the switch. Then setting is complete. button. push the button.
  • Page 213 3-69 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select the time of the logged fuel 6. Select Set by operating the select the Eco History item. Then push consumption history by operating the switch and confirm the setting by pushing button.
  • Page 214 3-70 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Triple meter setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for screen settings 3-66. 3. Select the setting location (left, center 4. Select the preferred item by operating or right) by operating the switch.
  • Page 215 3-71 Instruments and controls/Multi function display switch, and confirm the setting by pushing button. 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select Analog Clock , Digital Clock , select the Clock item. Then push the Calendar or Off by operating the button.
  • Page 216 3-72 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 6. The system will notify you that the 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select On or Off by operating the setting is complete. select the Bypass Screen item. Then switch. Then push the push the button.
  • Page 217 3-73 Instruments and controls/Multi function display switch, and confirm the setting by pushing the button. 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select the preferred language by select the Languages item. Then push operating the switch. Then button. push the button. 6.

  • Page 218: Maintenance Settings

    3-74 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 6. The system will notify you that the 3. After the selection screen is displayed, 2. Operate the switch to setting is complete. operate the switch to show the select the Engine Oil item. Then push Maintenance item.
  • Page 219 3-75 Instruments and controls/Multi function display pushing the button. After exceeding 311 miles (500 km), _ _ _ _ will be displayed. Oil filter setting The setting procedure is the same as Engine oil setting 3-74, but select the Oil Filter item in step 2. Tires setting The setting procedure is the same as Engine oil setting...
  • Page 220 3-76 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select On or Off by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the select the On/Off item. Then push the switch. Then push the setting is complete. button.

  • Page 221: Driving History Registration

    3-77 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Driving history registration operating the switch. The items in the driving history can be registered. To change the items, operate switch, and then push the button. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

  • Page 222: Car Settings

    3-78 Instruments and controls/Multi function display directly without a notification. 8. The system will notify you that the registration is complete. Car settings The items in the car settings can be set. To change the items, operate the switch, and then push the button.
  • Page 223 3-79 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Keyless buzzer volume setting 3. Select a volume level by operating the 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- switch, and confirm the setting by pushing the button. ing to Preparation for car settings 3-78. Audible signal setting 1.
  • Page 224 3-80 Instruments and controls/Multi function display push the button. button. If the setting is not available, the following notification will be displayed. In this case, perform the setting procedure again. 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the Push the button to enter the selection switch, and confirm the setting by pushing...
  • Page 225 3-81 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select On or Off by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the select the Hazard Warning Flasher item. switch. Then push the setting is complete. Then push the button.
  • Page 226 3-82 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Defogger setting 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- Push the button to enter the selection switch, and confirm the setting by pushing ing to Preparation for car settings 3-78.
  • Page 227 3-83 Instruments and controls/Multi function display button. button. Interior light off delay timer setting 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- Push the button to enter the selection switch, and confirm the setting by pushing ing to Preparation for car settings 3-78.
  • Page 228 3-84 Instruments and controls/Multi function display If the setting is not available, the following notification will be displayed. In this case, perform the setting procedure again. 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select the preferred setting by operat- select the Auto Light Sensor item. Then ing the switch.
  • Page 229 3-85 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Keyless access setting (models with keyless access with push- button start system ) Preparation for keyless access settings 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for car settings 3-78. 6. The system will notify you that the 2.
  • Page 230 3-86 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Rear gate unlock setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for keyless access settings 3-85. 4. Select the preferred setting by operat- 6. The system will notify you that the ing the switch.

  • Page 231: Initialize

    3-87 Instruments and controls/Multi function display notification will be displayed. In this case, perform the setting procedure again. 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the Push the button to enter the selection switch, and confirm the setting by pushing mode.
  • Page 232 3-88 Instruments and controls/Multi function display by operating the switch. 3. After the selection screen is displayed, 2. Operate the switch to operate the switch to show the select the Reset to Defaults item. Then 4. Confirm the setting by pushing the Initialize item.
  • Page 233 3-89 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Lifetime fuel consumption resetting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for initialization 3. The system will prompt a Yes/No 5. Reconfirmation will be displayed. If dialogue ( No is selected first). To reset you are sure you want to proceed, select the lifetime fuel consumption, select Yes Yes by operating the...

  • Page 234: Light Control Switch

    3-90 Instruments and controls/Light control switch Headlights 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.
  • Page 235 The sensitivity of the auto on/off head- twice. When performing the unlocking operations is done, the low beam head- lights can be changed by a SUBARU procedure after performing the locking lights will turn off. dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer procedure, perform the locking procedure .

  • Page 236: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)

    3-92 Instruments and controls/Light control switch High/low beam change Headlight flasher Sensor for the auto on/off head- (dimmer) lights (if equipped) CAUTION The sensor is on the instrument panel as To change from low beam to high beam, shown in the illustration. push the turn signal lever forward.

  • Page 237: Daytime Running Light System

    3-93 Instruments and controls/Turn signal lever Daytime running light system level, the high beam headlights that Turn signal lever have illuminated at reduced brightness turn off, and the low beam headlights WARNING turn on alternatively. At this time, the instrument panel illumination, front The brightness of the illumination of side marker lights, tail lights and the high beam headlights is reduced...

  • Page 238: One-Touch Lane Changer

    . The brightness setting is not can- changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact celed even when the ignition switch is the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. turned to the LOCK (off) position.

  • Page 239: Headlight Beam Leveler (If Equipped)

    3-95 Instruments and controls/Headlight beam leveler Headlight beam leveler (if Fog light switch (if equipped) 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.

  • Page 240: Steering Responsive Fog Lights System (Models With Eyesight System)

    3-96 Instruments and controls/Fog light switch Steering responsive fog on as usual if all of the following conditions Steering responsive fog lights OFF are met. lights system (models with switch . The light control switch is in either of EyeSight system) the following conditions.

  • Page 241: Wiper And Washer

    . Use clean water if windshield fail. Before operating the wiper washer fluid is unavailable. In on a dry windshield or rear areas where water freezes in window, always use the wind- winter, use SUBARU Windshield shield washer. Washer Fluid or the equivalent. CONTINUED...

  • Page 242: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches

    3-98 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer over the windshield or rear window. Windshield wiper and washer Refer to Windshield washer . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- fluid 11-29. switches rial on the windshield or the wiper Also, when driving the vehicle The wiper operates only when the ignition blade results in jerky wiper operation when there are freezing tempera-...
  • Page 243 3-99 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer NOTE For a single wipe of the wipers, push the Windshield washer lever up. The wipers operate until you release the lever. Wiper intermittent time control To wash the windshield, pull the wiper Windshield washer fluid warning light control lever toward you.

  • Page 244: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch

    . For Rear wiper more details, we recommend that you To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob contact a SUBARU dealer. switch upward. Washer To turn the wiper off, return the knob switch to the position.
  • Page 245 3-101 Instruments and controls/Mirrors fluid sprays until you release the knob. Auto-dimming mirror/com- Mirrors pass (if equipped) To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch Always check that the inside and outside downward to the position.
  • Page 246 3-102 Instruments and controls/Mirrors is to ensure good rearward visibility during glare from vehicle headlights behind you 3. Press the switch repeatedly until the reversing. and automatically dim the mirror to elim- correct zone setting for your location is . By pressing and releasing the switch inate glare and preserve your vision.
  • Page 247 3-103 Instruments and controls/Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror/com- dimming function is on, the LED indicator Photosensors will illuminate. pass with HomeLink ® Even with the mirror in the automatic equipped) dimming mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse.
  • Page 248 3-104 Instruments and controls/Mirrors www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- Compass zone adjustment Compass calibration 3515. 1. If a C is displayed in the compass window, the compass needs to be cali- Note the following information about this brated. system. 2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 If your vehicle is equipped with the km/h) or less until the display reads a HomeLink...
  • Page 249 3-105 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE and objects are out of the way of . After programming your HomeLink the garage door or other device ® to prevent potential harm or Wireless Control System for the de- damage. sired devices, retain the hand-held transmitters for further programming .
  • Page 250 3-106 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE refer to your garage door opener s instruc- Programming rolling-code-pro- tion manual. Some gate operators and garage door tected garage door openers in openers may require you to replace the U.S.A. this programming step 4 with proce- If your garage door opener has a rolling dures in Programming for entrance...
  • Page 251 3-107 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly after several seconds, Some garage door openers may re- release both buttons. quire you to do the above press-hold- release sequence a third time to com- 7.

  • Page 252: Outside Mirrors

    3-108 Instruments and controls/Mirrors begins to flash slowly (after approximately Outside mirrors 20 seconds), position the hand-held trans- Convex mirror (passenger side) mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink ® WARNING button you wish to program.

  • Page 253: Defogger And Deicer

    3-109 Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer window defogger. Some models are also Defogger and deicer Remote control mirror switch 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.
  • Page 254 . If the windshield is covered with system to be set to continuous operation snow, remove the snow so that the mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your windshield wiper deicer works effec- SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for tively.

  • Page 255: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

    3-111 Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Horn WARNING . Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driv- ing. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. . If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position, adjust the steering wheel again.
  • Page 257 Climate control Ventilator control..........Defrosting............4-11 Center and side ventilators ........Type A and B............. 4-11 Climate control panel.......... Type C............... 4-11 Type D............... 4-11 Type A ..............Operating tips for heater and air Type B ..............conditioner ............4-11 Type C ..............

  • Page 258: Ventilator Control

    Climate control/Ventilator control Ventilator control Center and side ventilators Side ventilators Open Close To adjust the flow direction, move the tab. Center ventilators Open To open or close the ventilator, turn the Close thumb-wheel up or down.

  • Page 259: Climate Control Panel

    Climate control/Climate control panel Temperature control dial (Refer to Tem- Climate control panel perature control 4-9.) Air conditioner button (Refer to Air Type A conditioner control 4-10.) Fan speed control dial (Refer to Fan speed control 4-10.) Air inlet selection button (Refer to Air inlet selection 4-10.) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to...

  • Page 260: Type B

    Climate control/Climate control panel Temperature control dial (Refer to Auto- Type B matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) 4-7 and/or Temperature con- trol 4-9.) Air conditioner button (Refer to Air conditioner control 4-10.) Fan speed control dial (Refer to Auto- matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) 4-7 and/or Fan speed control...

  • Page 261: Type C

    Climate control/Climate control panel Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to Type C Airflow mode selection 4-8.) Defroster button (Refer to Airflow mode selection 4-8.) Rear window defogger button (Refer to Defogger and deicer 3-109.) Fan speed control dial (Refer to Fan speed control 4-10.) Air conditioner button (Refer to Air...

  • Page 262: Type D

    Climate control/Climate control panel Temperature control dial (Refer to Auto- Type D matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) 4-7 and/or Temperature con- trol 4-9.) Defroster button (Refer to Airflow mode selection 4-8.) Rear window defogger button (Refer to Defogger and deicer 3-109.) DUAL mode button (Refer to...

  • Page 263: Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C And D)

    Climate control/Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D) set as follows. To turn off the climate control system, Automatic climate control . when the AUTO mode is selected: OFF press the OFF button. Then the air inlet operation (type B, C and D) selection will be set to OFF (outside air).

  • Page 264: Temperature Sensors

    Climate control/Manual climate control operation Temperature sensors properly and become damaged, the sys- Manual climate control op- tem may not be able to control the interior eration temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following pre- Airflow mode selection cautions.

  • Page 265: Temperature Control

    Climate control/Manual climate control operation both side windows to prevent fogging.) and both side outlets of the instrument panel (Refer to Defrosting 4-11.) Temperature control Type A Turn the temperature control dial over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm) to regulate the temperature of airflow from the air outlets.

  • Page 266: Fan Speed Control

    When the DUAL mode is selected: be occurring in the electrical system. Turn the driver s side dial to set the Contact your SUBARU dealer for in- driver s side temperature. Turn the front Air inlet selection spection.

  • Page 267: Defrosting

    4-11 Climate control/Defrosting selection is automatically set to the Defrosting Operating tips for heater and outside air mode. air conditioner Type A and B For type A climate control system, in this state: Cleaning ventilation grille Select the mode by turning the You cannot stop the air condi- airflow mode selection dial to defrost or tioner compressor by pressing the...

  • Page 268: Lubrication Oil Circulation In The Refrigerant Circuit

    SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use upgrade. only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. Checking air conditioning Refrigerant for your climate CAUTION system before summer sea-...

  • Page 269: Replacing An Air Filter

    4-13 Climate control/Air filtration system NOTE doing this, be careful not to damage the hinge. The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained. Replacing an air filter 1. Remove the glove box. (1) Open the glove box.
  • Page 270 4-14 Climate control/Air filtration system CAUTION The arrow mark on the filter must point UP. 4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft. 5. Close the glove box. 6. Attach the service label to the driver s side door pillar.
  • Page 271 Audio Antenna system ..........Media operation ..........5-50 Roof antenna ............CD ..............5-50 FM reception ............USB memory ............. 5-53 Installation of accessories........iPod ..............5-56 Bluetooth audio ..........5-60 Audio set ............. by HARMAN ..........5-64 Audio set ............AUX ..............

  • Page 272: Antenna System

    Audio/Antenna system FM reception Antenna system Although FM is normally static free, Roof antenna reception can be affected by the surround- ing area, atmospheric conditions, station CAUTION strength and transmitter distance. Build- ings or other obstructions may cause . Be sure to remove the antenna momentary static, flutter or station inter- rod before entering garages, ference.

  • Page 273: Installation Of Accessories

    Audio/Installation of accessories Installation of accessories Audio set Always consult your SUBARU dealer Your SUBARU may be equipped with one before installing a citizen band radio or of the following audio sets. Refer to the other transmitting device in your vehicle.

  • Page 274: Audio Set

    Audio/Audio set Audio set The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. NOTE HD Radio Technology should be in- cluded as feature.

  • Page 275: Basic Information Before Use

    Audio/Basic information before use Loading and unloading a disc Basic information before use Loading a disc Initial screen CAUTION Initial screen 1. When the ignition switch is in the Never try to disassemble the audio ACC or ON position, the initial screen kit or lubricate any part of the CD will be displayed and the system will begin player.

  • Page 276: Connecting And Disconnecting A Usb Memory/ Portable Device

    Audio/Basic information before use NOTE . Even if a USB hub is used to Connecting and disconnect- . For compatible discs, refer to CD connect more than two USB devices, ing a USB memory/portable only the last connected device will be player and disc 5-22.

  • Page 277: Touch Screen Gestures

    Audio/Basic information before use NOTE Touch screen gestures There may be a delayed response to Operations are performed by touching the touch screen directly with your finger. flick operation that are performed at high altitudes. Operation method Outline Main use Touch screen operation Touch Changing and selecting various...

  • Page 278: Entering Letters And Numbers/List Screen Operation

    Audio/Basic information before use it again. In-Car-Device setting Dialpad . Grayed-out screen buttons cannot be operated. . The displayed image may become darker and moving images may be slightly distorted when the screen is cold. . In extremely cold conditions, the map may not be displayed and the data input by a user may be deleted.

  • Page 279: Screen Adjustment

    Audio/Basic information before use Contacts list (Example: phone book) Screen adjustment List screen Two types of list are available on this The contrast and brightness of the screen device. display and the image of the camera . Multimedia playlists display can be adjusted. .

  • Page 280: Other Settings

    5-10 Audio/Other settings NOTE Other settings Function The Camera display can be accessed Select Day/Night Mode . when the rear camera monitor is dis- 1. Select Auto , Day , or Night can be se- played. lected on the pop-up screen. When Auto is selected, the screen changes to day or night mode de- Camera display...
  • Page 281 5-11 Audio/Other settings Gear wheel symbol tab Bluetooth symbol tab Note symbol tab Item Function Item Function Item Function System BT De- Balance/ Select to adjust speaker volume Select to change the language. Select to pair/connect the Blue- Language vices Con- Fader balance (right/left and front/rear).

  • Page 282: Basic Operation

    5-12 Audio/Basic operation Spanner symbol tab Basic operation Item Function Vocal Im- Select to pick-up vocal sound Some basics age Con- signal from the sound data, and trol adjust it to right/left or front/rear. This section describes some of the basic features of the audio/visual system.
  • Page 283 5-13 Audio/Basic operation Turning the system on and off Selecting an audio source 1. Press the AUDIO/TUNE knob. AUDIO/TUNE knob: Press to display screen buttons for the audio/visual sys- POWER/VOLUME knob: Press to turn tem. the audio/visual system on and off. When .
  • Page 284 5-14 Audio/Basic operation . If the audio control screen appears, Source select display (for USA) Source select display (for CANADA) select (Source) on the audio Source screen or press the AUDIO/TUNE knob again. . Press the AUDIO/TUNE knob dur- ing lists are displayed, the audio play back screen appears.
  • Page 285 5-15 Audio/Basic operation Setting ranges Balance/Fader A good balance of the left and right stereo Item Step Default channels and of the front and rear sound Audio volume 0-40 levels is important for good quality audio program listening. Balance L9-R9 0 (Center) Keep in mind that when listening to a Fader...
  • Page 286 5-16 Audio/Basic operation 6. Adjust the balance by pressing Graphic Equalizer button. 1. Touch the Set button of the Graphic 7. Adjust the fader by pressing Equalizer function. button. Speed Volume Control The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality according to vehicle speed to compensate for in- creased vehicle noise.
  • Page 287 5-17 Audio/Basic operation 2. When select OFF , volume smoother function is cancelled. Virtual Bass 1. Touch the right side button of the Virtual Bass function, and select OFF , Low , Mid or High menu. High comes to have a bigger effect. 4.

  • Page 288: Audio/Visual Remote Controls

    5-18 Audio/Audio/visual remote controls Audio/visual remote controls Voice command system 1. Press this switch to operate the voice Steering switches command system. Some parts of the audio/visual system can be adjusted using the switches on the steering wheel. Talk switch .
  • Page 289 5-19 Audio/Audio/visual remote controls +/- switch Mode Operation Function Press Volume up/down Except list screen Press and hold Volume up/down continuously List screen Press Move cursor up/down < > switch Mode Operation Function Press Preset channel up/down Seek up/down continuously AM/FM Radio, SiriusXM Press and hold while the switch is being...
  • Page 290 5-20 Audio/Audio/visual remote controls Mute/Enter switch Mode Operation Function Except list screen Press Audio ON/OFF List screen Press Select cursor entry Back switch Mode Operation Function All (except STARLINK) Press Return to the previous screen Return to the HOME screen Press and hold List switch Mode...

  • Page 291: Tips For Operating The Audio/Visual System

    5-21 Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system can interfere with FM reception. Power Tips for operating the audio/ lines or phone wires can interfere with AM visual system Fading: AM broadcasts are reflected by signals. And of course, radio signals have the upper atmosphere especially at a limited range.
  • Page 292 5-22 Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system be playable on your player: Transparent/translucent discs CD player and disc SACD . This CD player is intended for use with dts CD 4.7 in. (12 cm) discs only. Copy-protected CD . Extremely high temperatures can keep Video CD the CD player from working.
  • Page 293 5-23 Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system . Do not use printable discs. The Labeled discs use of such discs may damage the player, or it may be impossi- ble to eject the disc. To clean a disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint- free cloth that has been dampened with CAUTION water.
  • Page 294 5-24 Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system lens of the unit. Made for File information . It may not be possible to play discs . iPod touch (5th generation)* Compatible compressed files (Audio) . iPod touch (4th generation) recorded on a personal computer depend- ing on the application settings and the .
  • Page 295 5-25 Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system . M3u playlists are not compatible with Corresponding bit rates (Audio) and playback errors, use the appropriate file extension. the audio device. File type Bit rate (kbps) . This system can play only the first .
  • Page 296 5-26 Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system . Level 2: The file name can have up to ID3 tag 31 characters (including the separation . This is a method of embedding track- mark . and file extension). Each folder related information in an MP3 file. This must contain fewer than 8 hierarchies.
  • Page 297 This indicates that there is no audio file in the iPod No audio file connected iPod. This indicates that the accessed file cannot play Unplayable file back. NOTE If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer.

  • Page 298: Useful Information

    5-28 Audio/Useful information Useful information Function Presets tab: Presets list (30 chan- SiriusXM Data Service* nels max.) is displayed. Data service information, which is com- Categories tab: Categories list is prised of traffic information and weather displayed. information, can be received via the All Channels tab: All channels list is SiriusXM Radio.
  • Page 299 5-29 Audio/Useful information Option menu screen Password input screen Lock channel selection screen 3. When the input password is approved, 4. In the channel list, touch the channel Function change to the lock channel selection that should be locked. screen. Channel Lock: Set the lock function of each channel.

  • Page 300: Starlink

    5-30 Audio/Useful information STARLINK Direct Tune The STARLINK function allows the system 1. A channel input screen is displayed to link with a smartphone using Bluetooth. when touch the Direct Tune tab. Displaying STARLINK information 1. Press APPS key on the home screen, or press APPS button, the APPS screen is displayed.
  • Page 301 5-31 Audio/Useful information STARLINK disclaimer error screen Error screen that is displayed while using STARLINK Function The error screen will be displayed due to one of the following possible reasons. The error screen will be displayed while Select to go to the Music APPS .

  • Page 302: Radio Operation

    5-32 Audio/Radio operation using the function. Radio operation NOTE AM/FM radio Connection method Overview iPhone: USB Select (AM) or (FM) on the Android: Bluetooth Select Audio Source (Select Audio Supported devices Source) screen. Refer to Selecting an audio source 5-13. iPhone: iPhone 4/iPhone 4S/iPhone 5 (iOS Ver.
  • Page 303 5-33 Audio/Radio operation Control screen Control panel CONTINUED...
  • Page 304 5-34 Audio/Radio operation NOTE Function Function . The radio automatically changes to Select to display the audio source Turn to step up/down frequencies. stereo reception when a stereo broad- selection screen. Press to select an audio mode. cast is received. .
  • Page 305 5-35 Audio/Radio operation The message Acquiring appears in the following situations. Conditions when caution Caution Contents Case disappears When the reception in digital of the SPS station is con- firmed. When the system deter- This caution message appears When acquiring digital data mined that the SPS station when the system tries the while receiving a digital broad-...
  • Page 306 5-36 Audio/Radio operation The message HD Channel is unavailable appears in the following situations. Presetting a station The AM band can store up to 12 stations Conditions when caution Caution Contents Case (AM1 and AM2, 6 stations each). disappears The FM band can store up to 18 stations When the system When the status is changed (FM1, FM2 and FM3, 6 stations each).
  • Page 307 5-37 Audio/Radio operation Selecting a station from the list A station list can be displayed. 1. Select (Cancel): Select to cancel 2. If you select an item from the book- Cancel the manual update. mark list, the following image will be displayed.
  • Page 308 5-38 Audio/Radio operation on the screen. You can access a URL by Selecting a desired program type reading the QR code using a smartphone, list etc. Delete bookmark from the list 1. Select (Delete Delete Bookmark Bookmark) on the station list screen and the following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 309 5-39 Audio/Radio operation Selecting a desired auto store 1. Select (Start) on the option Start screen and the following screen will be displayed. 3. The program type list is in the following order: . All PTY (All program type) . Info .
  • Page 310 5-40 Audio/Radio operation provide free, crystal clear audio with no About HD Radio technology static or distortion. For more information, and a guide to available radio stations and programming, refer to www.hdradio.com. Available HD Radio technology Multicast On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have multiple or supplemental programs on one FM station.
  • Page 311 5-41 Audio/Radio operation can also select the desired multicast channel. Preserving a music information Tag information in the music broadcasting is preserved in the system and transmits to an iPod. 2. Connect an iPod. Refer to Connecting and disconnecting a USB memory/porta- ble device 5-6.
  • Page 312 5-42 Audio/Radio operation NOTE In addition, the following caution messages appear. . The tag information can not be Caution Contents Display Message preserved while scanning or caching the radio station. If there is not enough memory in the digital audio Tag storage full .
  • Page 313 5-43 Audio/Radio operation . Program Service Data: Presents song name, artist, station IDs, and other rele- vant data streams. . iTunes Tagging provides you the op- portunity to discover a wide range of content and the means to that content for later review and purchase from the iTunes Store.
  • Page 314 5-44 Audio/Radio operation Troubleshooting guide Experience Cause Action Mismatch of time alignment - a user may hear The radio stations analog and digital volume is None, radio broadcast issue. A user can contact a short period of programming replayed or an not properly aligned or the station is in ballgame the radio station.

  • Page 315: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    5-45 Audio/Radio operation SiriusXM Satellite Radio Control screen Overview Select (SiriusXM) on the Select SiriusXM Audio Source (Select Audio Source) screen. Refer to Selecting an audio source 5-13. Control panel CONTINUED...
  • Page 316 5-46 Audio/Radio operation How to subscribe to SiriusXM Sa- Function tellite Radio Select to display the audio source To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in selection screen. the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM Display the contents information of a Satellite Radio service is necessary.
  • Page 317 5-47 Audio/Radio operation ment. Welcome to the world of WARNING CAUTION satellite radio. More information . SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services . It is prohibited to copy, decom- about SiriusXM Satellite Radio is available online at www.siriusxm. Legal Disclaimers and Warn- pile, disassemble, reverse engi- ings neer, hack, manipulate, or other-...
  • Page 318 5-48 Audio/Radio operation Presetting a channel 1-877-209-0079 . SiriusXM Satellite Radio is solely 1. The Presets list is displayed via either responsible for the quality, availability of the following procedures. . When you press the List key in the and content of the satellite radio ser- vices provided, which are subject to SiriusXM main screen (if the list that the terms and conditions of the...
  • Page 319 5-49 Audio/Radio operation In addition, the following caution messages appear. Selecting a channel from the list 1. The Categories list is displayed via Caution Contents Display Message either of the following procedures. An update to your SiriusXM subscription has . When you press the List key in the Subscription Update been received by the SiriusXM tuner.

  • Page 320: Media Operation

    5-50 Audio/Media operation Media operation Overview The CD operation screen can be reached by the following methods: . Insert a disc. Refer to Loading and unloading a disc 5-5. . Select (DISC) on the Select DISC Audio Source (Select Audio Source) screen.
  • Page 321 5-51 Audio/Media operation Control screen Function Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select to display Trick Play Settings screen. Audio CD Select to display a track list. MP3/WMA/AAC disc Select to display a folder list Shows progress. The tracks in the disc are played back for ten seconds each from the beginning of the track.
  • Page 322 5-52 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Trick Play) Function Select to start 1 Track Repeat. Select to start Repeat All. Select to start Shuffle All. Return to the control screen. Select to start Folder Repeat. Select to start Shuffle Folder. NOTE Left: Audio CD, Right: MP3/WMA/AAC disc .

  • Page 323: Usb Memory

    5-53 Audio/Media operation USB memory Audio files on the USB memory can be played back. Overview The USB Audio playback screen can be reached by the following methods: . Connect a USB memory. Refer to Connecting and disconnecting a USB memory/portable device 5-6.
  • Page 324 5-54 Audio/Media operation Control screen Function Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select to display Trick Play Settings screen. Select to display Folders List. Shows progress. The tracks in the disc are played back ten seconds each from the beginning of the track.
  • Page 325 5-55 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Trick Play) Function Select to start 1 Track Repeat. Select to start Folder Repeat. Select to start Repeat All. Return to the control screen. Select to start Shuffle All. Select to start Shuffle Folder. WARNING Do not operate the player s controls or connect the USB memory while driving.

  • Page 326: Ipod

    5-56 Audio/Media operation . Select (USB/iPod) on the USB/iPod CAUTION Select Audio Source (Select Audio . Do not leave your portable player Source) screen. Refer to Selecting an audio source 5-13. in the car. In particular, high temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the portable player.
  • Page 327 5-57 Audio/Media operation Control screen Function Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select to display Trick Play Settings screen. Select to display iPod List. Shows progress. Select to display the sound setting screen. Refer to Basic operation Turn to adjust volume. Press to turn the audio system on/off.
  • Page 328 5-58 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Trick Play) Function Select to start 1 Track Repeat. Select to start Repeat All. Return to the control screen. Select to start Shuffle Track. Select to start Shuffle Album. Select to turn off Shuffle.
  • Page 329 5-59 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Play List) Function Select to display the Playlist. Select to display Song List. Select to display Artists List. Select to display Albums List. Select to open Others List. Select to open Genres List. Select to open Composers List. Select to open Audiobooks List.

  • Page 330: Bluetooth Audio

    5-60 Audio/Media operation may not be available. WARNING . Files/tracks selected by operating a connected iPod may not be recognized Do not operate the player s controls or displayed properly. or connect the iPod while driving. . If you press the Mute switch on the steering wheel during playback, the CAUTION track pauses.
  • Page 331 5-61 Audio/Media operation Control screen Function Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select to display Trick Play Settings screen. Select to display as a list (for the models with AVRCP Ver. 1.4 or high- er). Select to play back or pause a track. The track pauses when pressed dur- ing playback and plays back when pressed during pause.
  • Page 332 5-62 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Play List) Function Select to start 1 Track Repeat. Select to start Repeat All. Return to the control screen. Select to start Shuffle Track. Select to start Group Shuffle. Select to turn off Shuffle.
  • Page 333 5-63 Audio/Media operation switch is in the ACC or ON posi- WARNING CAUTION tion, the system will automatically . Do not operate the player s con- reconnect to the portable player. Do not leave your portable player in . If the Bluetooth device is discon- trols or connect to the Bluetooth the vehicle.

  • Page 334: Aha Tm By Harman

    5-64 Audio/Media operation 2. Select (Select) on the BT by HARMAN Select Devices Connection screen. aha is a cloud-based application that 3. For more information: Refer to Con- connects to the system and gives you necting a Bluetooth device 5-85. access to your favorite web content safely and easily.
  • Page 335 5-65 Audio/Media operation Overview Control screen Control panel CONTINUED...
  • Page 336 5-66 Audio/Media operation Function Function Select to display the audio source Select to display the sound setting selection screen. screen. Refer to Basic operation Select to open Station List. Turn to adjust volume. Press to turn the audio system on/off. Select to fast forward the current con- tent item by 30 seconds.
  • Page 337 5-67 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Station Display) Function Select to display Preset List. Return to the control screen. Select to display Nearby List. CONTINUED...
  • Page 338 5-68 Audio/Media operation phone is placed as close to the system and environment, the signal may be WARNING as possible, while ensuring it is stowed weak or not be received. In such cases, . Do not connect or operate the and secure while driving.
  • Page 339 5-69 Audio/Media operation for unlimited data usage, additional issues with future firmware versions Before using aha application charges from your carrier may apply for of the smartphone; compatibility is- In order to use the aha application on this accessing app-based connected content sues with future versions of the con- system, the application must be installed via 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, or 4G LTE wireless...
  • Page 340 5-70 Audio/Media operation About the supported devices This system supports the following devices. For iPhone/iPod touch users Type Generation Firmware version or OS iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.x iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x iPhone 4 iOS 7.0.x iPhone iPhone 4S iOS 7.0.x iPhone 5 iOS 7.0.x iPhone 5C...
  • Page 341 5-71 Audio/Media operation For Android device users Android OS Specification Profile aha Connect Binary API over SPP Bluetooth Specification Ver. 1.1 or higher Android Ver. 2.2 or Ver. 2.3 (Ver. 2.0 + EDR or higher is recommended) Digital audio by A2DP NOTE The available functions may vary depending on the type of Android device.
  • Page 342 5-72 Audio/Media operation 3. Select aha on the Select Audio Using aha application Source (Select Audio Source) screen. If you connect a smartphone to this Refer to Basic operation 5-12. system after starting a supported aha Select aha on the Apps (APPS) screen. application on the smartphone, you can Refer to STARLINK 5-30.

  • Page 343: Aux

    5-73 Audio/Media operation . For the aha function, the following NOTE Station operation screen buttons touch screen gestures are not avail- The button display will vary depending able. on each station or content item. Button Function Multi-touch operation Double-tap Select to start playback. Overview The AUX operation screen can be Select to pause playback.
  • Page 344 5-74 Audio/Media operation Control screen Function Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select to open the Options screen. Select to display the sound setting screen. Refer to Basic operation 5-12. Turn to adjust volume. Press to turn the audio system on/off. Press to select an audio mode.
  • Page 345 5-75 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Option Display) Function Select to adjust the audio gain level. Select High, Mid, or Low for the audio gain level. The High setting has greater effect. Select to close the list. CONTINUED...

  • Page 346: Pandora

    5-76 Audio/Media operation ® Pandora Connecting and disconnecting a USB WARNING memory/portable device 5-6. Pandora is an application for a smart- . Select Do not operate the player s controls (Pandora) on the Pandora phone. This can automatically select and or connect the portable audio device Select Audio Source (Select Audio play recommended tracks.
  • Page 347 5-77 Audio/Media operation Control screen Function Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select to open Station List. Select to skip the current track. Select to play back or pause a track. The Pause icon is displayed in the Play/Pause key during playback and the Playback icon is displayed in the Play/Pause key during pause.
  • Page 348 5-78 Audio/Media operation Bookmark Type Selection screen Function Turn clockwise to skip to the next track. Select to skip to the next track/ cover art. Function When selected after the Bookmark key is pressed, the current track is book- marked. When selected after the Bookmark key is pressed, the current artist is book- marked.
  • Page 349 5-79 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Station list) Function Select to sort the list in the chronologi- cal order of when the Station List was created. Select to create a station. The station can be created using track names or artist names. Select to delete a station.
  • Page 350 5-80 Audio/Media operation Control screen (Delete Station) Function Select to delete the selected item from the list. Select to cancel the operation to delete a station. WARNING Do not operate the player s controls or connect the smartphone while driving. CAUTION Do not leave your smartphone in the car.

  • Page 351: Settings

    5-81 ® Audio/Bluetooth settings ® screen. Bluetooth settings Registering/connecting ® Bluetooth device ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Registering a Bluetooth phone for the first time BT Devices Connection screen (At the To use the hands-free system, it is initial startup and when no device is Settings (When selecting the BT tab)
  • Page 352 5-82 ® Audio/Bluetooth settings when registration is complete. . The system waits for connection requests coming from the registered device. . At this stage, the Bluetooth func- tions are not yet available. Registering a Bluetooth Audio de- vice for the first time To use the Bluetooth Audio, it is necessary to register an audio device with the system.
  • Page 353 . For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for details. Outside of the USA customers, contact your local dealer to arrange a demonstration in order to confirm whether or not the device can be paired with the vehicle.

  • Page 354: Setting Bluetooth Details

    5-84 ® Audio/Bluetooth settings Setting Bluetooth details BT Devices Connection screen Function Page 1. Select Registering a Bluetooth device 5-84 Deleting a Bluetooth device 5-85 Connecting a Bluetooth device 5-85 Registering a Bluetooth device You can register up to five devices, regardless of whether they are Bluetooth phones or audio devices.
  • Page 355 5-85 ® Audio/Bluetooth settings tration may be displayed on the Blue- If more than 1 Bluetooth device has been currently connected with a USB cable. tooth device s screen. Respond and registered, select which device to connect Bluetooth ON/OFF operate the Bluetooth device accord- ing to the confirmation message.
  • Page 356 1. Select PIN-Code . tooth device name of the in-vehicle 2. Enter a PIN-code and then select equipment. The default name is SUBARU BT , which can be changed Set . by selecting it and entering alphanu- meric characters. Common operations PIN code: Displays the PIN code of .

  • Page 357: Phone Operation (Hands-Free System For Cellular Phones)

    5-87 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) When the cursor is at the Device Phone operation (Hands-free Name Display Area system for cellular phones) . The device name can be set or changed. Quick reference . Press the PIN key to enter a pass- The phone top screen can be used to code.

  • Page 358: Some Basics

    5-88 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) is a wireless data system that enables Function cellular phones to be used without being Incoming Calls key: Opens the connected by a cable or placed in a Incoming Calls screen. cradle.
  • Page 359 5-89 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) be cut. tion under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have Noise may be heard when play- ing back voice with the Bluetooth unexpected effects on the opera- tion of such medical devices. function.
  • Page 360 5-90 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) hear what has been said. (This is not a Voice command system malfunction.) Press this switch to operate the voice . Keep call volume down. Otherwise, command system. the other party s voice may be audible outside the vehicle and voice echo may increase.

  • Page 361: Calling On The Bluetooth Phone

    5-91 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) . On the PHONE screen, select Incom- leted. Calling on the Bluetooth ing Calls to open the Incoming Calls phone When selling or disposing of the screen. Refer to Quick reference 5-87.
  • Page 362 5-92 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) . On the PHONE screen, select Out- . On the PHONE screen, select Con- . On the PHONE screen, select Dia- going Calls to open the Outgoing Calls tacts to open the Contacts screen. Refer lpad to open the Dialpad screen.
  • Page 363 5-93 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) By call history Function Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls key: Opens the Out- going Calls screen. . On the PHONE screen, select Incom- ing Calls to open the Incoming Calls Contacts key: Opens the Contacts screen.
  • Page 364 5-94 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) Outgoing Calls Function . On the PHONE screen, select Out- Incoming Calls key: Opens the going Calls to open the Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls screen. screen. Contacts key: Opens the Contacts .
  • Page 365 5-95 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) By contacts list Function . Up to 1000 items in the contact data Incoming Calls key: Opens the are listed. Scroll the screen to see items Incoming Calls screen. that are not on the screen. Outgoing Calls key: Opens the Out- .
  • Page 366 5-96 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) Function Download Contacts key: Opens the Download Confirmation screen. Con- firm whether or not to download. If the downloaded contact(s) already exist(s), confirm whether or not to overwrite the existing data. Download 1 Entry key: Downloads one set of contact data.
  • Page 367 5-97 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) transferring contact data. By Dialpad The Outgoing Call screen opens when you perform the following operations. . When you enter a phone number on the PHONE (Dialpad) screen and select the OFF_Hook key, the Outgoing Call screen opens.

  • Page 368: Receiving On The Bluetooth Phone

    5-98 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) By off hook switch Function 1. Press the switch on the steering Hold key: Puts the incoming call on wheel to display the phone top screen. hold. This function may not work on some cell phone models.

  • Page 369: Talking On The Bluetooth Phone

    5-99 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) Talking on the Bluetooth phone While talking on the phone, this screen is displayed. The operations outlined below can be performed on this screen. . When the Incoming Call screen is displayed and you accept the call, the screen changes to the Call screen.
  • Page 370 5-100 Audio/Phone operation (Hands free system for cellular phones) formed by operating the cellular phone Function Function directly. . Transferring methods and opera- Mute key: Mutes your voice to the Dialpad keys: Allows you to enter other party. Press the Mute key numbers from 0 to 9 and *, #, and +.

  • Page 371: Setup

    5-101 Audio/Setup NOTE Setup . Depending on the type of phone, Phone settings certain functions may not be available. . Contact data is managed indepen- Sound Settings (Sound Settings) dently for every registered phone. screen When one phone is connected, another phone s registered data cannot be The call and ringtone volume can be adjusted.
  • Page 372 5-102 Audio/Setup . If another Bluetooth device is con- Refer to By contacts list 5-95. nected when transferring contact data, depending on the phone, the con- NOTE nected Bluetooth device may need to For deleting data, all items are deleted. be disconnected.

  • Page 373: What To Do If

    Cellular This phone system For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for details. Outside of the The connected device may not be a USA customers, contact your local dealer to compatible Bluetooth cellular phone. arrange a demonstration in order to confirm...
  • Page 374 5-104 Audio/What to do if... When registering/connecting a cellular phone Page Symptom Likely cause Solution Cellular This phone system An incorrect passcode was entered Enter the correct passcode on the cellular phone. on the cellular phone. The registration operation has not Complete the registration operation on the cellular been completed on the cellular phone A cellular phone cannot be regis-...
  • Page 375 This phone system For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for details. Outside of the The profile version of the connected USA customers, contact your local dealer to cellular phone may not be compatible arrange a demonstration in order to confirm with transferring phonebook data.
  • Page 376 5-106 Audio/What to do if... In other situations Page Symptom Likely cause Solution Cellular This phone system The cellular phone is not close enough Bring the cellular phone closer to this system. to this system. Turn the cellular phone off, remove and reinstall the battery pack, and then restart the cellular phone.
  • Page 377 5-107 Audio/Voice command system operation NOTE Voice command system op- Microphone . Wait for the confirmation beep be- eration fore speaking a command. . Voice commands may not be recog- Voice command system nized if: The voice command system enables the Spoken too quickly.

  • Page 378: Voice Command System Operation

    5-108 Audio/Voice command system operation 2. Say the command. used commands are displayed on the Voice command system operation . Say Help or Phone . screen of the main tab. Even if any tab 1. Press the talk switch. is selected, all commands can be .
  • Page 379 5-109 Audio/Voice command system operation Call a contact say the name of a Calling to other phone numbers Voice command example: Dial contact. For example: Call a contact , 3. Say Call or press the number switch on John Smith Call a contact , the steering wheel.

  • Page 380: Command List

    5-110 Audio/Command list NOTE Basic command Command list If the command cannot be recognized Voice completely, the command input screen Phrase Function Recognizable voice commands and their command will be displayed. (Search results will actions are shown below. Go back one be shown based on the part of the .
  • Page 381 5-111 Audio/Command list Commands for changing the radio mode Voice Voice Phrase Function Phrase Function command command Voice Phrase Function command Switch to Call History Pandora Change to Pandora Incoming mode change Pandora Change to Switch to AM mode call, Outgoing Make a call mode call...
  • Page 382 5-112 Audio/Command list Commands for Pandora Commands for AM/FM control Commands for SiriusXM radio control Voice Voice Voice Phrase Function Phrase Function Phrase Function command command command Mark Like Tunes in the Designate the Like Like flag higher fre- preset chan- Seek up Seek Up Preset num-...
  • Page 383 5-113 Audio/Command list Commands for CD control Commands for iPod control Voice Phrase Function command Voice Voice Phrase Function Phrase Function command command Plays from the start of the Folder down Folder Down Track up, Select the Track up, Select the previous Track Up Track Up...

  • Page 384: Appendix

    5-114 Audio/Appendix . iPod Commands for Bluetooth audio control Appendix Made for iPod and Made for iPhone Voice Certification Phrase Function command mean that an electronic accessory has . Bluetooth been designed to connect specifically to Pause Pause Pause play iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been The Bluetooth word mark and logo are Track up,...
  • Page 385 5-115 Audio/Appendix Certification for the Hands- Cet équipement est conforme aux limites Certification for Mexico mod- d exposition aux rayonnements énoncées free system pour un environnement non contrôlé et . IFETEL RCPCLPF14-0253-A2 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC respecte les règles les radioélectriques Rules and Industry Canada licence-ex- Clarion PF-3678...
  • Page 387 Interior equipment Interior lights ............Floor mat (if equipped)........6-10 Dome light ............Coat hook............6-11 Cargo area light (5-door models) ......Shopping bag hook (5-door)......6-12 Map lights ............Cargo area cover (5-door if equipped)..6-12 OFF delay timer ..........Using the cover ..........

  • Page 388: Interior Lights

    Interior equipment/Interior lights . The doors or the rear gate (5-door) are Dome light Interior lights unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. . The ignition switch is turned from the CAUTION ACC position to the LOCK (off) posi- When leaving your vehicle, make tion.

  • Page 389: Map Lights

    Type B the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can To turn on the map light, push the switch. be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con- To turn it off, push the switch again. tact your SUBARU dealer for details. For...

  • Page 390: Sun Visors

    Interior equipment/Sun visors models with multi function display, the Sun visor extension plate Sun visors setting can be changed by operating the (models with the EyeSight multi function display. For details, refer to system) Interior light off delay timer setting To block out glare, swing down the visors.

  • Page 391: Vanity Mirror

    Interior equipment/Storage compartment Vanity mirror Storage compartment CAUTION CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closed . Always keep the storage com- while the car is being driven to avoid partment closed while driving to being temporarily blinded by the reduce the risk of injury in the glare of bright light.

  • Page 392: Glove Box

    Interior equipment/Storage compartment NOTE Glove box The mechanical key is directional. If the key cannot be inserted, change the direction that the grooved side is facing and insert it again. Center console The center console box provides a sto- rage space. For some models, the armrest is adjus- table.

  • Page 393: Cup Holders

    Interior equipment/Cup holders Cup holders Bottle holders CAUTION CAUTION . Do not pick up a cup from the cup . Do not pick up a bottle from the holder or put a cup in the holder bottle holder or put a bottle in the while you are driving, as this may holder while you are driving, as distract you and lead to an...

  • Page 394: Accessory Power Outlets

    Interior equipment/Accessory power outlets trim can be used to hold beverage bottles below the climate control dials and in the Accessory power outlets and other items. center console. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the ACC or ON position.

  • Page 395: Use With A Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)

    A cigarette lighter plug is circuit. Do not use double adap- phone, that may damage the available from your SUBARU dealer. ters or more than one electrical portion of the socket s internal The cigarette lighter operates only when appliance.

  • Page 396: Ashtray (If Equipped)

    . Be sure to use a genuine mulate around the hinges of the ash- tray s inner lid. Clean them off using a SUBARU floor mat or an equiva- toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended lent designed with grommets in the correct locations.

  • Page 397: Coat Hook

    6-11 Interior equipment/Coat hook . Do not use more than one floor Coat hook WARNING mat. Hang clothing directly on the coat hooks without using hangers. Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks.

  • Page 398: Shopping Bag Hook (5-Door)

    6-12 Interior equipment/Shopping bag hook (5 door) Shopping bag hook (5-door) Cargo area cover (5-door WARNING equipped) Do not place anything on the ex- CAUTION tended cover. Putting excessive The cargo area cover is provided for weight on the extended cover can covering the cargo area and to protect its Do not hang items on the shopping break it and an object on the cover...

  • Page 399: To Remove The Cover Housing

    6-13 Interior equipment/Cargo area cover (5 door if equipped) To remove the cover housing Stowage of the cargo area 2. Stow the cover housing in the cargo area end. cover 1. Rewind the cover. The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor.

  • Page 400: To Install The Cover Housing

    6-14 Interior equipment/Cargo tie down hooks (5 door if equipped) To install the cover housing Cargo tie-down hooks Under-floor storage compart- (5-door if equipped) ment (if equipped) 1. Shorten the cover housing. 2. Insert both ends of the cover housing 4-door models The cargo area is equipped with four tie- into the recesses of the retainers.

  • Page 401: Rear View Camera (If Equipped)

    If smoke comes out or you smell a strange odor, stop using the rear view camera immediately. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Continued use A rear view camera is attached to the may result in accident, fire or trunk lid or rear gate.

  • Page 402: How To Use The Rear View Camera

    . For models with the genuine mage or fire may occur. camera may deteriorate. SUBARU navigation system, the image . When replacing the fuse, be sure . Strong light shined on the camera of the rear view camera has priority...

  • Page 403: Viewing Range On The Screen

    6-17 Interior equipment/Rear view camera An object (such as raindrops, Also, the image from the rear view camera snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the looks shorter than the actual distance. view of the rear view camera sticks to the lens of the camera. Strong light shined directly on the camera lens (occasionally, there are vertical lines on the screen).

  • Page 404: Help Line

    6-18 Interior equipment/Rear view camera wide projection on its upper part such as a the help lines together with the rear view When there is an upward slope at sign pole behind the vehicle, the projec- image. the back tion cannot be seen on the screen. CAUTION Help line .
  • Page 405 6-19 Interior equipment/Rear view camera Feature of distance marker When there is a downward slope at the back 3 feet (1 m) line 6.5 feet (2 m) line 3 feet (1 m) 10 feet (3 m) line The distance on the screen looks nearer The distance marker shows the distance than the actual distance.

  • Page 407: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating Fuel ..............Remote transmitter program (models without keyless access with push-button start Fuel requirements ..........system )............7-19 Fuel filler lid and cap........... System maintenance.......... 7-20 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Manual transmission ......... 7-22 Preparing to drive ..........Shifting speeds..........
  • Page 408 Starting and operating Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch....7-36 Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light ..........7-44 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Cruise control (if equipped) ......7-44 (U.S.-spec. models) ......... 7-37 To set cruise control .......... 7-44 Parking your vehicle ..........

  • Page 409: Fuel

    Contact service. (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with your vehicle, but should contain no more the specified octane rating and your than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the Some gasoline contains an octane-en- vehicle knocks heavily or persistently.

  • Page 410: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap

    . Fuel system damage or driveability which are designed to reduce vehicle problems which result from the use of emissions. SUBARU approves the use of improper fuel are not covered under the reformulated gasoline. SUBARU Limited Warranty.
  • Page 411 Starting and operating/Fuel slowly counterclockwise. WARNING WARNING Before opening the fuel filler cap, first touch the vehicle body or a . Gasoline vapor is highly flam- metal portion of the fuel pump or mable. Before refueling, always similar object to discharge any turn the ignition switch to the static electricity that may be present LOCK...
  • Page 412 Starting and operating/Fuel NOTE . Stop refueling when the auto- . You will see the matic stop mechanism on the sign in the fuel fuel nozzle activates. If you con- gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler tinue to add fuel, temperature door (lid) is located on the right side of changes or other conditions the vehicle.

  • Page 413: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)

    SUBARU Limited Warranty. only) system. If your vehicle does not pass this . Always use a genuine SUBARU test, some states may deny renewal of fuel filler cap. If you use the your vehicle s registration.

  • Page 414: Preparing To Drive

    2. Check the appearance and condition testing program. When properly used, this OBDII system readiness monitors NOT of the tires. Also check tires for proper equipment should not damage a SUBARU READY is greater than one. If the inflation. AWD vehicle.

  • Page 415: Starting And Stopping The Engine (Models Without Push-Button Ignition Switch)

    Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push button ignition switch) Starting engine Starting and stopping the CAUTION engine (models without General precautions when starting Trapping small animals in the cool- push-button ignition switch) engine ing fan and belts of the engine may result in a malfunction.
  • Page 416 (4) If the engine still refuses to start, warning and indicator lights. Refer to . On rare occasions, it may be difficult contact your nearest SUBARU dealer Warning and indicator lights 3-13. to start the engine depending on the for assistance.

  • Page 417: Stopping The Engine

    (4) If the engine still refuses to start, and the brake booster, making steer- warning and indicator lights. Refer to contact your nearest SUBARU dealer ing and braking more difficult. It Warning and indicator lights 3-13.

  • Page 418: Starting And Stopping Engine (Models With Push-Button Start System)

    Refer to Safety precautions 2-10. the brake pedal, the engine can be Contact a SUBARU dealer imme- started regardless of the status of the diately. Operating range for push- push-button ignition switch.

  • Page 419: Stopping Engine

    7-13 Starting and operating/Starting and stopping engine (models with push button start system) indicator does not turn green. Stopping engine 5. While depressing the brake pedal, 1. Stop the vehicle completely. press the push-button ignition switch. 2. Move the select lever to the position.

  • Page 420: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly

    Stop the vehicle in a table cabin upon entry. safe place, and contact a WARNING SUBARU dealer immediately. NOTE . There are some general precau- The length of time for which it is tions when starting the engine.
  • Page 421 To change the time until the engine 3. After step 2, immediately press and automatically stops, contact your hold the lock button. The hazard warning SUBARU dealer. However, local laws Access key flashers then flash three times, and the and regulations may prohibit changing Lock button horn will honk once.

  • Page 422: Models Without Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System

    7-16 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Models without keyless ac- operating range of the system and the start system will power off and then start request is received, the following attempt to start the engine 3 additional cess with push-button start phenomena will occur.
  • Page 423 7-17 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Remote start operation - fob con- firmation . The security alarm is triggered Your remote engine starter fob is a . The select lever is not in the P bidirectional transceiver that can confirm position (CVT models) system operation with several different visual and audible indications.
  • Page 424 7-18 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Fob Indication Precondition Meaning Flash Beep Continuous while button is Fob start button is being pressed The fob is transmitting an RF signal held down 1 flash 1 beep Engine start request received 2 flashes 2 beeps Engine started successfully...

  • Page 425: Entering The Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start

    7-19 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Entering the vehicle while it Entering the vehicle follow- 3. Depress and hold the brake pedal is running via remote start ing remote engine start shut- 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position down 1.

  • Page 426: System Maintenance

    7-20 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) . There is a danger of explosion if ing to the following procedure. after 2 minutes. an incorrect replacement battery 1. Open the driver s door (the driver s System maintenance is used.
  • Page 427 7-21 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip- ment and void warranty.

  • Page 428: Manual Transmission

    7-22 Starting and operating/Manual transmission Shifting speeds Manual transmission WARNING Recommended shifting speeds . Do not drive the vehicle with the The best compromise between fuel econ- clutch disengaged (i.e., when the omy and vehicle performance during clutch pedal is depressed) or normal driving is ensured by shifting up with the shift lever in the neutral at the speeds listed in the following table.

  • Page 429: Driving Tips

    7-23 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission mph (km/h) Continuously variable trans- Driving tips Except XV CROSSTREK Gear XV CROSSTREK mission models Do not drive with your foot resting on the models clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to 30 (48) 28 (46) hold your vehicle at a standstill on an...

  • Page 430: Continuously Variable Transmission

    7-24 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission . The continuously variable transmis- of data which the on-board computer mission. has collected and stored in memory to sion is a chain type system that . When parking the vehicle, first allow the transmission to shift at the provides superior transmission effi- securely apply the parking brake most appropriate times for the current...
  • Page 431 7-25 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission When you park the vehicle, first apply the or foot brake is applied. parking brake firmly, then shift into the P Avoid coasting with the transmission in position. Do not hold the vehicle with only neutral.

  • Page 432: Selection Of Manual Mode (If Equipped)

    7-26 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission controls the driving performance and Selection of manual mode (if engine braking while corresponding to equipped) the road grade. When more acceleration is required in D position, depress the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift.
  • Page 433 7-27 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission signals), the downshift indicator turns off. Manual mode tips Please read the following points carefully Gearshifts can be performed using the and bear them in mind when using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. manual mode.

  • Page 434: Selection Of L (If Equipped)

    N position, the select lever may system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a not be moved to the P position after a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon period of time. Therefore, move the select as possible.

  • Page 435: Driving Tips

    Con- remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection release button is located under the shift as soon as possible.

  • Page 436: Power Steering

    Drive carefully to assist limitation to occur too fre- the nearest SUBARU dealer and quently, this may result in a malfunc- have the vehicle inspected immedi- tion of the power steering control ately.

  • Page 437: Braking

    7-31 Starting and operating/Braking Brake assist system a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep Braking driving straight ahead while gradually WARNING reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the Braking tips road to a safe place. Do not be overconfident about the WARNING brake assist.

  • Page 438: Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators

    Just after the vehicle is started, you may feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar your SUBARU dealer. decrease stopping distance. You to when the ABS operates, and you may should always maintain a safe...

  • Page 439: Abs Warning Light

    7-33 Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system also hear the sound of the ABS working Steps to take if EBD system Electronic Brake Force Dis- from the engine compartment. This is malfunctions tribution (EBD) system caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS system being carried out and The EBD system maximizes the effective- does not indicate any abnormal condition.

  • Page 440: Vehicle Dynamics Control System

    Even if the EBD system malfunctions, the malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the Always use the utmost care in conventional braking system will still func- nearest SUBARU dealer and have the driving overconfidence because tion. However, the rear wheels will be system inspected.

  • Page 441: System Features

    SUBARU dealer. suppressing the wheels tendency to slide using control of the brakes and . The following precautions should sideways during steering operations.

  • Page 442: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor

    7-36 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system The brake pedal seems to jolt Vehicle Dynamics Control when driving off after starting the system monitor engine. Refer to Vehicle Dynamics Control warn- . In the circumstances shown in the ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- following list, the vehicle may be less tion indicator light 3-24 and Vehicle...

  • Page 443: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (U.s.-Spec. Models)

    7-37 Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S. spec. models) system under the following situations. turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control Tire pressure monitoring . a standing start on a steeply sloping system is activated, and the system system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. ignores any further pressing of the road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or models)
  • Page 444 If this light still illuminates while mately one minute, promptly con- brake suddenly and keep driving driving after adjusting the tire pres- tact a SUBARU dealer to have the straight ahead while gradually redu- sure, a tire may have significant...

  • Page 445: Parking Your Vehicle

    7-39 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle Parking your vehicle system inspected. CAUTION Parking brake Never drive while the parking brake CAUTION is set because this will cause un- To set the parking brake, depress the necessary wear on the brake lin- .
  • Page 446 7-40 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle and other obstructions on the WARNING ground when parking. The under- . Never leave unattended children spoilers could be damaged by con- tact with them. or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op- eration of the vehicle.

  • Page 447: Hill Start Assist System

    7-41 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system ditions. Hill start assist system . when the clutch pedal is depressed System features while the brake pedal is also depressed (MT models) . when the vehicle has stopped with the CAUTION brake pedal depressed (CVT models) The Hill start assist system is a Braking power is maintained temporarily device only for helping the driver...

  • Page 448: To Activate/Deactivate The Hill Start Assist System

    7-42 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system NOTE Hill start assist OFF indicator light is illuminated If you make an error when performing any steps in the following procedure, When using the Hill start assist system, a place the ignition switch in the LOCK braking effect may be felt even after the (off) position once and then start over brake pedal has been released.
  • Page 449 7-43 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system Type B Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch Hill start assist OFF indicator light (type A) 4. Confirm the following items. 5. Press the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch and hold it until the Vehicle (1) The brake system warning light Dynamics Control OFF indicator light illuminates.

  • Page 450: Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist Off Indicator Light

    7-44 Starting and operating/Cruise control assist OFF indicator light blinks. To set cruise control Cruise control (if equipped) 8. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (off) position. The hill start assist system NOTE has now been deactivated. For models with EyeSight system: Refer to the Owner s Manual supple- NOTE ment for the EyeSight system.

  • Page 451: To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control

    7-45 Starting and operating/Cruise control SET side and release it. Then release meter. the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will maintain the desired speed. Vehicle speed can be temporarily in- creased while driving with the cruise control activated. Simply depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi- cle.

  • Page 452: To Turn Off The Cruise Control

    7-46 Starting and operating/Cruise control only). km/h) or more, press the RES/SET To change the cruising speed switch to the RES side to return to the To increase the speed (by the RES/ WARNING original cruising speed automatically. SET switch) The cruise control set indicator light in the For CVT models, you can cancel the combination meter will automatically illu-...

  • Page 453: Cruise Control Indicator Light

    7-47 Starting and operating/Cruise control Except U.S.-spec. models vehicle speed when the switch is U.S.-spec. models pressed and the speed last time you When the difference between the actual When the difference between the actual set is less than 4.4 km/h, the vehicle vehicle speed and the set speed is less vehicle speed and the set speed is less speed will be lowered by 1 km/h.

  • Page 454: Cruise Control Set Indicator Light

    7-48 Starting and operating/Cruise control Cruise control set indicator light Refer to Cruise control set indicator light 3-31.
  • Page 455 Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving the first Loading your vehicle......... 8-12 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........Vehicle capacity weight........8-13 Fuel economy hints ..........GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......8-13 Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).... Roof rail (if equipped) ........

  • Page 456: New Vehicle Break-In Driving The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)

    Driving tips/New vehicle break in driving the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) New vehicle break-in driving Fuel economy hints Engine exhaust gas (carbon the first 1,000 miles (1,600 monoxide) The following suggestions will help to save fuel. WARNING . Select the proper gear position for the The performance and long life of your speed and road conditions.

  • Page 457: Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic converter exhaust fumes are entering the your vehicle checked and repaired by an vehicle, have the problem authorized SUBARU dealer. checked and corrected as soon . Do not apply undercoating or rust as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive prevention treatment to the heat shield of only with all windows fully open.

  • Page 458: Periodic Inspections

    Driving tips/Periodic inspections Periodic inspections Driving in foreign countries Driving tips for AWD models To keep your vehicle in the best condition When planning to use your vehicle in WARNING at all times, always have the recom- another country: . Confirm the availability of the correct mended maintenance services listed in .
  • Page 459 By shifting power between the front and and it can lead to an accident. rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceleration and added engine braking force during CAUTION deceleration.

  • Page 460: Off Road Driving

    Off road driving under warranty. models) . Continuously variable transmis- If you do take your SUBARU off road, you WARNING sion fluid (CVT models) should review the common sense precau- . Front differential gear oil (CVT .
  • Page 461 Driving tips/Off road driving vehicle and make certain that it is not piled the outside of the rim. engine. For the best possible traction, . Do not drive or park over or near higher than the seatbacks. During sudden avoid spinning the wheels when trying to stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could be free the vehicle.

  • Page 462: Winter Driving

    Driving tips/Winter driving the vehicle. Winter driving CAUTION SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- . Adjust the washer fluid concen- Operation during cold tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% weather surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem- tration appropriately for the out- perature varies according to how much it side temperature.

  • Page 463: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads

    Do not use the cruise control on fuel level reaches half empty. covered with snow, or has been slippery roads such as snowy or icy If your SUBARU is not going to be used left parked during a snowstorm, roads. This may cause loss of CONTINUED...

  • Page 464: Corrosion Protection

    8-10 Driving tips/Winter driving and deicer 3-109. vehicle control. vehicle speed. When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts NOTE to stick on the surface of the windshield CAUTION despite wiper operation, use the defroster When the season requiring non-freez- with the airflow selection in and the Avoid prolonged continuous driving...

  • Page 465: Tire Chains

    8-11 Driving tips/Winter driving for winter driving conditions. account tire size and road conditions. tire placard is located on the Follow the device manufacturer s in- driver s door pillar. When you choose to install winter tires on structions, especially regarding max- your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire If all of four winter tires are not imum vehicle speed.

  • Page 466: Loading Your Vehicle

    8-12 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and CVT Loading your vehicle WARNING models). . When you carry something inside If your vehicle is a CVT model, for WARNING the vehicle, secure it whenever information about holding the transmission you can to prevent it from being in the 2nd position, refer to Selection of .

  • Page 467: Vehicle Capacity Weight

    8-13 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle GVWR and GAWR (Gross ious injury. Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) CAUTION Do not carry spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items inside the vehicle. NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo.

  • Page 468: Roof Rail (If Equipped)

    8-14 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle assembly) plus the vehicle capacity Roof rail (if equipped) roof rails must be used together weight. with the roof rack and any appro- priate carrying attachment that In addition, the total weight applied to may be needed. The roof rails each axle (GAW) must never exceed the must never be used alone to GAWR.

  • Page 469: Roof Molding And Crossbar (5-Door Models If Equipped)

    8-15 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle Roof molding and crossbar loading may cause damage to Installing carrying attachments on (5-door models the vehicle and create a safety the crossbars hazard. equipped) When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak Cargo can be carried after securing the carrier, cargo basket, etc.

  • Page 470: Trailer Hitch (Xv Crosstrek Models Dealer Option)

    . The standard bumper beam must weight could cause an accident be installed after you remove the resulting in serious personal in- trailer hitch. Consult a SUBARU juries. Permissible trailer weight dealer for purchase of a standard changes depending on the situa- bumper beam if you do not have tion.

  • Page 471: Connecting A Trailer

    8-17 Driving tips/Trailer hitch (XV CROSSTREK models dealer option) Connecting a trailer receiver tube. Maximum Maximum 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole gross trailer gross ton- located on the hitch receiver tube so that weight gue weight the pin passes through the ball mount. XV CROSSTREK 1,500 lbs 200 lbs...

  • Page 472: If Not Towing A Trailer

    Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. Do not use towing equipment...

  • Page 473: Warranties And Maintenance

    Warranties and maintenance CAUTION SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused . Adequate size trailer brakes are by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to required when the trailer and its...
  • Page 474 8-20 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) XV CROSSTREK models Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Conditions Maximum total trailer weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade...
  • Page 475 NOTE cle. The front and rear GAWR of your vehicle that is given by SUBARU are also For vehicles with trailer brakes, the shown on the certification label. trailer tongue load exceeds 200 lbs (90...

  • Page 476: Trailer Hitches

    8-22 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced dur- ing cornering, resulting in over- steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. Trailer Hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under-body...

  • Page 477: Connecting A Trailer

    Your Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking SUBARU s brake system is not designed tight turn situations into account; however, Do not use a trailer hitch other than to be tapped into the trailer s hydraulic be careful not to let them drag on the genuine SUBARU trailer hitch.

  • Page 478: Trailer Towing Tips

    If are connected properly, please consult tire is firmly secured. any problems are apparent, do not tow the your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper trailer. operation of the turn signals and the brake Trailer towing tips .
  • Page 479 If swaying occurs, firmly the trailer and have repairs performed the side mirrors provide a good grip the steering wheel and promptly begin immediately by your nearest SUBARU rearward field of view without a sig- decelerating your vehicle at a gradual dealer.
  • Page 480 8-26 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) light and/or the AT OIL TEMP warning light 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, illuminates, immediately turn off the air release the regular brakes slowly until the conditioner and stop the vehicle in the blocks absorb the load.
  • Page 481 In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in case of an If no steam is coming from the engine compartment ........... 9-13 emergency ............Towing ..............9-14 Temporary spare tire........... Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes .... 9-14 Maintenance tools ..........Using a flat-bed truck.........

  • Page 482: Temporary Spare Tire

    (TPMS) is un- able to monitor all four road The hazard warning flasher can be acti- wheels. Contact your SUBARU vated regardless of the ignition switch dealer as soon as possible for position.

  • Page 483: Maintenance Tools

    In case of emergency/Maintenance tools Maintenance tools CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tire Your vehicle is equipped with the following other than the original. Using other maintenance tools. sizes may result in severe mechan- . Jack ical damage to the drive train of your .

  • Page 484: Tool Locations

    In case of emergency/Maintenance tools Tool locations Wheel nut wrench Screwdriver Jack Towing hook (eye bolt) A jack handle is stored under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the cargo area (5- door). A jack and a towing hook are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel.

  • Page 485: Using The Jack

    In case of emergency/Maintenance tools Using the jack 1. Park on a hard, level surface, when- ever possible, then stop the engine. 2. Set the parking brake securely and shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the select lever to the P (Park) position (CVT models).

  • Page 486: Flat Tires

    In case of emergency/Flat tires NOTE Flat tires accident. Make sure that the jack is well lubri- cated before using it. 1. Park on a hard, level surface, when- If you have a flat tire while driving, never ever possible, then stop the engine. brake suddenly;...
  • Page 487 In case of emergency/Flat tires 8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. head engages firmly into the jack-up point. Notch Valve hole Jack-up points 10.
  • Page 488 In case of emergency/Flat tires torque checked at the nearest automotive WARNING service facility. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.

  • Page 489: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (U.s.-Spec. Models)

    In case of emergency/Flat tires tools in the passenger compartment (1) Keep driving straight ahead after changing wheels. In a sudden while gradually reducing stop or collision, loose equipment speed. could strike occupants and cause (2) Slowly pull off the road to a injury.

  • Page 490: Jump Starting

    SUBARU dealer to have the sys- . The gas generated by a battery tem inspected. explodes if a flame or spark is When your vehicle does not start due to a brought near it.

  • Page 491: How To Jump Start

    9-11 In case of emergency/Jump starting How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3.
  • Page 492 9-12 In case of emergency/Jump starting (1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. (2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) term- inal of the booster battery. (3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery.

  • Page 493: Engine Overheating

    Engine coolant 11-12. the vehicle until it cools down. . Contact an authorized SUBARU deal- 5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the If no steam is coming from radiator with coolant.

  • Page 494: Towing

    If towing is necessary, it is best done by The towing hooks should be used only in your SUBARU dealer or a commercial an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle towing service. Observe the following from mud, sand or snow).
  • Page 495 9-15 In case of emergency/Towing Rear towing hook hole until its thread can no longer be seen. 1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle out of the trunk (4-door) or cargo area (5-door).

  • Page 496: Using A Flat-Bed Truck

    9-16 In case of emergency/Towing the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. front bumper. WARNING Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. Rear tie-down holes Use the rear tie-down holes only for WARNING downward anchoring. If they are used to anchor the vehicle in any .
  • Page 497 9-17 In case of emergency/Towing . Remember that the brake booster properly with safety chains. Each safety Towing with all wheels on the chain should be equally tightened and ground and power steering do not func- care must be taken not to pull the chains tion when the engine is not so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

  • Page 498: Switching Power

    9-18 In case of emergency/Access key if access key does not operate properly Locking and unlocking Switching power Access key if access key does not operate properly 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift the select lever into the P position.

  • Page 499: Starting Engine

    5. After the push-button ignition switch If the power does not switch even turns to the ACC or ON position, while though the above procedure was fol- depressing the brake pedal, press the lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU push-button ignition switch. dealer. Starting engine NOTE If the engine does not start even 1.

  • Page 500: If Your Vehicle Is Involved In An Accident

    Immediately contact the nearest automotive service facil- ity. We recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer. Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off system. When the vehicle sustains an impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump 3.
  • Page 501 Appearance care Exterior care ............10-2 Cleaning the interior.......... 10-5 Washing............. 10-2 Seat fabric ............10-5 Waxing and polishing ......... 10-3 Leather seat materials........10-5 Cleaning aluminum wheels ......... 10-3 Synthetic leather upholstery....... 10-5 Corrosion protection.......... 10-4 Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches ....

  • Page 502: Exterior Care

    10-2 Appearance care/Exterior care flushed from the surface and not allowed Exterior care brushes could become tangled to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly around it, damaging the wiper Washing with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the arm and other components. Ask remaining water off with a chamois or soft the automatic car-wash operator cloth.

  • Page 503: Waxing And Polishing

    . Clean the vehicle (including the alumi- Always wash and dry the vehicle before SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- num wheels) with water as soon as waxing and polishing.

  • Page 504: Corrosion Protection

    Contact especially when temperatures range just above freezing. your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind . Dampness in certain parts of the of maintenance and treatment if you need...

  • Page 505: Cleaning The Interior

    If thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe on leather or synthetic interior ma- your SUBARU is to be parked for a long using a solution of mild soap and luke- terials. Doing so could damage the time in bright sunlight, it is recommended warm water then dry thoroughly.

  • Page 506: Monitor (If Equipped)

    10-6 Appearance care/Cleaning the interior Monitor (if equipped) CAUTION To clean the audio/navigation/multi func- . Do not use organic solvents such tion display monitor, wipe it with a silicone as paint thinners or fuel, or cloth or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is strong cleaning agents that con- extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth tain those solvents.
  • Page 507 Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Front differential gear oil (CVT models)..11-16 Maintenance precautions........11-3 Recommended grade and viscosity ....11-16 Rear differential gear oil........11-16 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment............ 11-4 Recommended grade and viscosity ....11-16 When checking or servicing in the engine Brake fluid............
  • Page 508 Maintenance and service Tire rotation ............. 11-27 Replacing bulbs ..........11-37 Tire replacement ..........11-28 Headlights (models with HID headlights)... 11-37 Wheel replacement........... 11-29 Headlights (models without HID headlights)..11-38 Aluminum wheels..........11-29 Front turn signal light ........11-39 Windshield washer fluid ........11-29 Parking light ............

  • Page 509: Maintenance Schedule

    Warranty and Main- done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. . Never get under the vehicle sup- tenance Booklet . If you perform maintenance and service ported only by a jack.

  • Page 510: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment

    This may cause a fire. NOTE When checking or servicing . When the ignition switch is in the SUBARU does not endorse the use of in the engine compartment position, the cooling fan non-SUBARU approved flushing sys- may operate suddenly even tems and strongly advises against when the engine is stopped.

  • Page 511: When Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment While The Engine Is Running

    The engine hood could close suddenly, possibly causing injuries from slamming. . Do not install accessories other than genuine SUBARU parts to the engine hood. If the engine hood becomes too heavy, the stay may not be able to support holding it open.
  • Page 512 11-6 Maintenance and service/Engine hood 3. Release the secondary hood release WARNING by moving the lever between the front grille and the hood toward the left. Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may cause an accident and serious bodily in-...

  • Page 513: Engine Compartment Overview

    11-7 Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview Engine compartment overview Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (MT) (page 11-17) Fuse box (page 11-36) Battery (page 11-35) Windshield washer tank (page 11-29) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-8) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-12) Radiator cap (page 11-12) Engine oil filter (page 11-9) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-8)

  • Page 514: Engine Oil

    1 liter every 2,000 kilometers, Checking the oil level Engine oil consumption contact your SUBARU dealer who may 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and Some engine oil will be consumed while perform a test under controlled conditions.

  • Page 515: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter

    11-9 Maintenance and service/Engine oil . Use only engine oil with the inserted until it stops. Changing the oil and oil filter recommended grade and vis- cosity. CAUTION . Be careful not to spill engine oil If you change your own oil, be sure when adding it.
  • Page 516 11-10 Maintenance and service/Engine oil 8. Clean the rubber seal seating area of The necessary quantity of oil depends on the engine and install the oil filter by hand the quantity of oil that has been drained. turning. Be careful not to twist or damage The quantity of drained oil differs slightly the seal.

  • Page 517: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    , u s e o n l y NOTE SUBARU Super Coolant. Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity If the SUBARU Super Coolant is noted in chapter 12 is the recom- CONTINUED...

  • Page 518: Cooling Fan, Hose And Connections

    Check the fuse and replace it if necessary. Refer to Fuses 11-36 and Fuse panel located in the engine compartment If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If frequent addition of coolant is neces-...

  • Page 519: Air Cleaner Element

    It may be difficult to change the coolant. When replacing the air cleaner ele- Have the coolant changed by your ment, use a genuine SUBARU air SUBARU dealer if necessary. cleaner element. If it is not used, there is the possibility of causing a The coolant should be changed according negative effect to the engine.

  • Page 520: Replacing The Air Cleaner Element

    Warranty and Maintenance Booklet . Un- der extremely dusty conditions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts. 7. To install the air cleaner case (rear), insert the three projections on the air cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the air cleaner case (front).

  • Page 521: Spark Plugs

    Warranty the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet . according to the maintenance schedule and Maintenance Booklet . Consult your Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. in the Warranty and Maintenance Book- SUBARU dealer for replacement. let .

  • Page 522: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. in the Warranty and Maintenance Book- Warranty and Maintenance Booklet . let . Consult your SUBARU dealer for Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Recommended grade and details.

  • Page 523: Brake Fluid

    . If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. MAX level line MIN level line The brake fluid level must be checked in CAUTION this area.

  • Page 524: Clutch Fluid (Mt Models)

    . If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. . When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to allow any dirt into MAX level line the tank.

  • Page 525: Brake Booster

    Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than 2 lbf (10 N, 1 kgf). If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU deal-...

  • Page 526: Clutch Pedal (Mt Models)

    SUBARU dealer. check the free play. If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU deal-...

  • Page 527: Replacement Of Brake Pad And Lining

    33.7 lbf [150 N, you apply the brake pedal, have the brake 15.3 kgf]). pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as 3. Drive the vehicle for approximately soon as possible. 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.

  • Page 528: Parking Brake Stroke

    SUBARU dealer. If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered in a warm garage, inflate the tires to or icy roads, we strongly recommend the pressures higher than those shown on the use of winter (snow) tires.
  • Page 529 In this event, When a tire is replaced, adjustments are pressures that correspond to various out- go to a SUBARU dealer to have the necessary to ensure continued normal side temperatures when the temperature system inspected as soon as possible.

  • Page 530: Tire Inspection

    Contact your park the vehicle. SUBARU dealer as soon as possible . If you feel unusual vibration while for tire and sensor replacement and/ driving or find it difficult to steer the Tire placard or system resetting.
  • Page 531 11-25 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels NOTE . Correct tire pressure (tread worn . Abnormally low tire pressure (tread . The air pressure in a tire increases evenly) worn at shoulders) by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm ) when the tire becomes warm. .

  • Page 532: Wheel Balance

    SUBARU dealer. vehicle damage. Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation.

  • Page 533: Tire Rotation Direction Mark

    11-27 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels Tire rotation direction mark Tire rotation WARNING When a tire s tread wear indicator becomes visible, the tire is worn beyond the acceptable limit and must be replaced immediately. With a tire in this condition, driving at high speeds in wet weather can cause the vehicle to hydroplane.

  • Page 534: Tire Replacement

    Ride ment. After driving approximately 600 miles Handling (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU Braking and retighten any nut that has become recommends replacing all four tires at Speedometer/Odometer loose.

  • Page 535: Wheel Replacement

    . When wheel nuts, balance weights, or accident. the center cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts NOTE designed for aluminum wheels. When any of the wheels are removed...

  • Page 536: Adding The Windshield Washer Fluid

    Adding the windshield use an anti-freeze type windshield washer tration appropriately for the out- washer fluid fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid side temperature. If the concen- contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% tration is inappropriate, sprayed surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-...

  • Page 537: Replacement Of Wiper Blades

    11-31 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades Windshield wiper blade as- Replacement of wiper blades carefully return the wiper arms on the windshield by hand. You sembly should not return the wiper arms Grease, wax, insects, or other material on 1.

  • Page 538: Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber

    11-32 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades Windshield wiper blade rub- with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal support until it locks. Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided Metal support with two metal spines, remove the metal Stopper...

  • Page 539: Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber

    11-33 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades Rear window wiper blade Rear window wiper blade assembly rubber 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. 4.
  • Page 540 11-34 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, the plastic support. the wiper may scratch the rear window glass. 5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm.

  • Page 541: Battery

    11-35 Maintenance and service/Battery Battery remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the WARNING positive battery terminal and any- thing connected to it WHILE you . Before beginning work on or near are at the same time in contact any battery, be sure to extinguish with any other metallic portion of all cigarettes, matches, and light-...

  • Page 542: Fuses

    11-36 Maintenance and service/Fuses box in the engine compartment. Fuses CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one hav- ing a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment.

  • Page 543: Installation Of Accessories

    6. If the same fuse blows again, this wattage of each bulb, refer to Bulb indicates that its system has a problem. chart 12-14. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. Headlights (models with HID headlights) WARNING High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs are used for the low beams of the headlights.

  • Page 544: Headlights (Models Without Hid Headlights)

    NOTE following precautions. . If headlight aiming is required, con- . Do not replace any headlight sult your SUBARU dealer for proper bulbs (both low beam and high adjustment of the headlight aim. beam) by yourself. . It may be difficult to replace the .

  • Page 545: Front Turn Signal Light

    Front turn signal light Rear combination lights It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. 4-door models Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. Parking light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
  • Page 546 11-40 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs panel as illustrated. 6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with the clips. NOTE Make sure that the part of the trunk 5-door models trim in the illustration does not contact the trunk lid stay. If the part is bent, the trunk trim may be torn.
  • Page 547 11-41 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs Rear side marker light Guide pins 7. Tighten the upper and lower screws. Rear turn signal light Catch Backup light Clip Stop light/Tail light 6. Put the rear combination light assem- 3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear bly into place while aligning the 2 guide combination light assembly by turning it pins and a catch with the guide holes and...

  • Page 548: License Plate Light

    11-42 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs License plate light 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the socket. 4-door models 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the trunk lid trim.

  • Page 549: Map Light

    11-43 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs Map light its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb Dome light and cargo area straight downward to remove it. light Type A 3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. Type B Dome light 1.

  • Page 550: Trunk Light

    . It is recommended that the battery . Do not let dust, oil or water get on 1. Remove the cover by squeezing its should be replaced by a SUBARU or in the access key/transmitter sides and pulling it. dealer.
  • Page 551 11-45 Maintenance and service/Battery replacement Replacing battery of access CAUTION When removing or fitting the access key cover, make sure that the plastic part does not come off or become misaligned. Battery: Button battery CR2032 2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl 4.

  • Page 552: Replacing Transmitter Battery

    11-46 Maintenance and service/Battery replacement Replacing transmitter battery negative (−) side facing up. 5. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on the case. 6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the key head. 7. Refit the removed half of the key head. After the battery is replaced, the trans- mitter must be synchronized with the remote keyless entry system s control...
  • Page 553 Specifications Specifications ............. 12-2 Brake disc ............12-9 Fuses and circuits ........... 12-10 Dimensions............12-2 Engine ............... 12-3 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ..........12-10 Fuel ..............12-3 Fuse panel located in the engine Engine oil ............12-4 compartment ..........
  • Page 554 12-2 Specifications/Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions in (mm) 5-door models Item 4-door models XV CROSSTREK models SPORT models Other models Overall length 175.2 (4,450) 174.0 (4,420) 180.5 (4,585) Overall width 70.1 (1,780) 68.5 (1,740) Overall height 63.6 (1,615) 59.4 (1,510)

  • Page 555: Engine

    12-3 Specifications/Specifications Engine Engine model FB20 (2.0 L, DOHC, non-turbo) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine Displacement cu-in (cc) 121.7 (1,995) Bore 6 Stroke in (mm) 3.31 6 3.54 (84.0 6 90.0) Compression ratio 10.5 : 1 Firing order Fuel Fuel requirement...

  • Page 556: Engine Oil

    SUBARU dealer. Approved engine oil Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
  • Page 557 12-5 Specifications/Specifications Alternative engine oil If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used. NOTE Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.

  • Page 558: Manual Transmission, Front Differential And Rear Differential Gear Oil

    Specifications/Specifications Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil Front differential gear oil (CVT Manual transmission oil Rear differential gear oil models) SUBARU Extra MT* SUBARU Extra MT* Oil grade API classification GL-5 API classification GL-5 API classification GL-5...

  • Page 559: Fluids

    Fluid Fluid type* Fluid capacity* Remarks* Continuously variable transmission Continuously variable trans- Consult your SUBARU dealer. 12.6 US qt (11.9 liters, 10.5 Imp qt) fluid (CVT models) mission fluid 11-16 FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake fluid...

  • Page 560: Tires

    12-8 Specifications/Specifications Tires U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models Tire size P195/65R15 89H P205/55R16 89V P205/50R17 88V P225/55R17 95H 17 6 7 JJ* Wheel size 17 6 7 J 15 6 6 J 16 6 6 17 6 7 J* Pressure Front CVT models 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm...

  • Page 561: Brake Disc

    42 psi (290 kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm Wheel nut tightening 73.8 lbf·ft (100 N·m, 10.2 kgf·m) torque Brake disc If you need information on the usage limit value of brake discs and the method for measuring them, we recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer.

  • Page 562: Fuses And Circuits

    12-10 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Trailer hitch connector Empty Door locking Front wiper deicer relay Combination meter Clock 7.5A Remote control rear view mirrors Seat heater relay Combination meter Integrated unit Stop light...
  • Page 563 12-11 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating 7.5A Luggage light Clutch switch Clock Steering lock control unit 7.5A Illumination 7.5A Vehicle Dynamics Con- Seat heaters trol unit Backup light 7.5A (Spare) Accessory power outlet (instrument panel) 7.5A Starter relay...

  • Page 564: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment

    12-12 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating ABS unit Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol unit Main fan (cooling fan) Sub fan (cooling fan) Empty Empty Headlight (low beam) Headlight (high beam) Back-up Horn Rear window defogger Mirror heater...
  • Page 565 12-13 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating Empty Empty Headlight (low beam right hand) Headlight (low beam left hand)

  • Page 566: Bulb Chart

    12-14 Specifications/Bulb chart Bulb chart For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer. Safety precautions CAUTION WARNING Replace any bulb only with a new . Bulbs may become very hot while bulb of the specified wattage. Using illuminated. Before replacing a bulb of different wattage could bulbs, turn off the lights and wait result in a fire.

  • Page 567: Bulb Chart

    12-15 Specifications/Bulb chart Bulb chart NOTE Lights A, B and C are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement. CONTINUED...
  • Page 568 12-16 Specifications/Bulb chart Wattage Bulb No. High beam headlight 12V-60W Low beam headlight Models with HID light 12V-35W Models with halogen light 12V-55W Map light 12V-8W Dome light 12V-8W Front side marker light 12V-5W Parking light 12V-5W Front turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W Front fog light...

  • Page 569: Vehicle Identification

    12-17 Specifications/Vehicle identification Vehicle identification Vehicle identification number (under the floor carpet of the right-hand front seat) Emission control label Tire inflation pressure label Certification label Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Fuel label Air conditioner label...
  • Page 571 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A............13-2 Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires ... 13-14 Tire information ..........13-2 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit..13-14 Tire labeling ............13-2 Uniform tire quality grading standards ..13-15 Recommended tire inflation pressure....

  • Page 572: For U.s.a

    13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/For U.S.A. For U.S.A. Tire information Example: Tire labeling The following information has been Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire compiled according to Code of (1) P = Certain tire type used on Identification Number or TIN) are Federal Regulations Title 49, Part light duty vehicles such as passen- placed on the sidewall of a tire by...
  • Page 573 13-3 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Example: WARNING Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. (1) Manufacturer s Identification Putting a speed rated tire on (6) Load Index: A numerical code Mark any vehicle does not mean which specifies the maximum load (2) Tire Size the vehicle can be operated...

  • Page 574: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure

    13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE- The vehicle placard is affixed to the Maximum load rating WALL 2 POLYESTER driver s side B-pillar. The load rating at the maximum permissible weight load for this tire. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Example: For example, MAX.

  • Page 575: Glossary Of Tire Terminology

    13-5 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information crease in temperature could cause sidewall rubber which, when in- Glossary of tire terminology tread separation, and failure of the flated, bears the load. Accessory weight tire(s). Possible resulting loss of Chunking The combined weight (in excess of vehicle control could lead to an The breaking away of pieces of the...
  • Page 576 13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Extra load tire Measuring rim ing on a vehicle. A tire designed to operate at higher The rim on which a tire is fitted for Light truck (LT) tire loads and higher inflation pressure physical dimension requirements.
  • Page 577 13-7 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Passenger car tire Rim type designation sory weight, including heavy duty A tire intended for use on passen- The industry of manufacturer s des- brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, ger cars, multipurpose passenger ignation for a rim by style or code.
  • Page 578 13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Tread rib accessory weight, and normal oc- A tread section running circumfer- cupant weight (distributed in accor- entially around a tire. dance with Table 1 that is ap- Tread separation pended to the end of this section) Pulling away of the tread from the and dividing by 2.
  • Page 579 13-9 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating Vehicle normal load, Occupant distribution in a capacity, number of number of occupants normally loaded vehicle occupants 2 through 4 2 in front.
  • Page 580 13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Tire care maintenance and rotation. After tire rotation, adjust carrier, etc., and the tongue load of safety practices the tire pressures and make sure a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity Check on a daily basis that the can be calculated by the following the wheel nuts are correctly tigh- tires are free from serious damage,...
  • Page 581 13-11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) Example 1B Calculating total and load ca- pacities varying seating con- plus cargo weighing 662 lbs (300 figurations kg). Calculate the total weight. Calculate the available load capa- city as shown in the following examples: Example 1A...
  • Page 582 13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Calculate the available load ca- Calculate the available load ca- with the statement The combined pacity. pacity. weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs . For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 375 lbs (170 kg).

  • Page 583: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities

    13-13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Determining compatibility of Example 2B tire and vehicle load capaci- ties The sum of four tires maximum load ratings must exceed the max- imum loaded vehicle weight ( GVWR ). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle s maximum...

  • Page 584: Adverse Safety Consequences Of Overloading On Handling And Stopping And On Tires

    13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Tire could separate from its rim. parts of the body. safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu- Therefore, this means that the Steps for Determining Cor- lated in Step 4. vehicle cannot necessarily be rect Load Limit If your vehicle will be towing a...

  • Page 585: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

    13-15 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Uniform tire quality grading standards Uniform tire quality grading form to Federal Safety Require- cified government test surfaces of standards ments in addition to these grades. asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- Treadwear mance.

  • Page 586: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)

    NHTSA cannot become involved ble tire failure. in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov;...

  • Page 587: Supplement

    13-17 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Supplement Supplement Declaration of conformity with FCC rules Electrostatic sensor for occupant detection system...
  • Page 589 Index...
  • Page 590 14-2 Index Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ... 1-12 Abbreviation ..............3 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........7-32 Warning light ............3-21 Battery Access key ..............2-9 Drainage prevention function........2-7 Warning light ............3-25 Jump starting ............9-10 Accessories............5-3, 11-37 Replacement (access key)........
  • Page 591 14-3 Index Locks..............2-35 Cargo area Chime Cover ..............6-12 Key................ 3-5 Light............. 6-2, 11-43 Light ..............3-90 Tie-down hooks ............. 6-14 Seatbelt..............3-14 Catalytic converter ............8-3 Cigarette lighter............6-9 Center Cleaning Console ..............6-6 Aluminum wheels ........... 10-3 Changing Interior ..............
  • Page 592 14-4 Index Set indicator light ........... 3-31 Cup holder ..............6-7 ECO gauge ............... 3-12 Electrical system ............12-7 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 7-33 Warning ..............3-22 Daytime running light system........3-93 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ......1-12 Defogger..............
  • Page 593 14-5 Index Seatbelt pretensioners ..........1-20 Flasher..............3-92 Turn signal light ............ 11-39 Indicator light ............3-32 Front seats..............1-2 Welcome lighting function ........3-91 Forward and backward adjustment ......1-3 HID headlights ............1, 11-37 Head restraint adjustment ......... 1-5 High beam indicator light ..........
  • Page 594 14-6 Index Hill start assist OFF..........3-23 Immobilizer............3-30 Lap belt pretensioner ..........1-22 Security ..............3-30 Leather seat materials..........10-5 Select lever/Gear position ........3-30 License plate light............. 11-42 Steering responsive fog lights OFF......3-32 Light Turn signal ............3-31 Backup ...............
  • Page 595 14-7 Index Seatbelt ..............1-19 Overheating engine ............ 9-13 Tools ..............9-3 Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) ... 3-16 Manual Parking Mode (continuously variable transmission) ....7-26 Brake..............7-39 Transmission ............7-22 Brake stroke ............11-22 Transmission oil............ 11-15 Light ..............
  • Page 596 14-8 Index Armrest..............1-8 Front fog light............11-39 Folding down............1-9 Front turn signal light ..........11-39 Head restraint adjustment ......... 1-8 Headlight............. 11-37 Rear view camera ............6-15 License plate light..........11-42 Rear window Map light ............. 11-43 Defogger............. 3-109 Parking light............
  • Page 597 14-9 Index Warning light and chime ......... 3-14 Steering wheel Security Power ..............7-30 Alarm system ............2-27 Tilt/telescopic ............3-111 Immobilizer.............. 2-3 Stop light..............11-39 Indicator light............3-30 Storage compartment........... 6-5 Shock sensors............2-34 Sun shade..............2-44 Select lever Sun visors ..............
  • Page 598 14-10 Index Towing..............9-14 OFF switch ............7-36 All wheels on the ground ........9-17 Operation indicator light........... 3-24 Flat-bed truck ............9-16 System..............7-34 Hooks..............9-14 Warning light............3-24 Weight..............8-19 Ventilator ..............4-2 Trailer Connecting............8-17 Hitch ............8-16, 8-22 Warning and indicator lights .........
  • Page 599 14-11 Index Vehicle Dynamics Control ........3-24 Windshield washer fluid .......... 3-19 Warranties ..............1 Warranties and maintenance ........8-19 Washing ..............10-2 Waxing and polishing ..........10-3 Wear indicators............11-26 Welcome lighting function ........... 3-91 Wheel Aluminum............. 11-29 Balance ............... 11-26 Nut tightening torque ..........
  • Page 602 GAS STATION REFERENCE Fuel: Engine oil: Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI Use only the following oils. . API classification SM with the words ENERGY CONSER- (90 RON) or higher. VING or SN with the words RESOURCE CONSERVING Fuel octane rating: .
  • Page 604 Please Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. see your Subaru dealer for a Product Brochure P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 TOKYO, JAPAN detailing all currently available models.

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