6-2 Interior equipment/interior lights Interior lights S06AA When leaving your vehicle, make sure the lights are turned off to avoid battery discharge. & Dome light 1) ON 2) DOOR 3) OFF S06AA01 The dome light switch has the following three positions. ON: The light remains on continuously. OFF: The light remains off. DOOR: The dome light illuminates automatically after any of the following operations.. Opening any of the doors.. Unlocking the doors using the keyless access function (if equipped). Refer to Unlocking 2-11.. Unlocking the doors using the remote keyless entry system. Refer to Remote keyless entry system 2-18.. Turning the ignition switch from the ACC position to the LOCK / OFF position. & Map lights Type A S06AA06 Type B To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.! Automatic illumination (type A map lights) S06AA0603 The map lights illuminate automatically in the following cases.. Any of the doors is opened.. The doors are unlocked using the keyless access function (if equipped). Refer to Unlocking 2-11.. The doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.. The ignition switch is turned from the ACC position to the LOCK / OFF position.
Interior equipment/sun visors 6-3 & OFF delay timer S06AA07 The following lights have an automatic illumination function.. dome light (when the dome light switch is in the DOOR position). map light (type A) After being illuminated automatically, these lights remain on for several seconds and then gradually turn off after all doors are closed. While the lights are illuminated, the lights turn off immediately after any of the following operations.. Turning the ignition switch from the LOCK / OFF position to the ACC or ON position.. Locking all doors using the keyless access function (if equipped).. Locking all doors using the remote keyless entry system. The setting for the period of time in which the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, the setting can be changed by operating the multi-function display (color LCD). For details, refer to Interior light setting 3-62. Sun visors S06AC To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it sideways. & Sun visor extension plate (models with the EyeSight system) S06AC01 With the sun visor positioned over the side window, you can use the sun visor extension plate to prevent glare through the gap between the sun visor and center pillar. To use the extension plate, pull it toward the rear of the vehicle. When you have finished using it, stow it by pushing it toward the front of the vehicle. CONTINUED
6-4 Interior equipment/storage compartment Do not pull out the extension plate with the sun visor positioned over the windshield. The extension plate would obstruct your view of the rear view mirror. & Vanity mirror with light S06AC03 Keep the vanity mirror cover closed while the vehicle is being driven to avoid being temporarily blinded by the glare of bright light. To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover. The light beside the vanity mirror illuminates when the mirror cover is opened. NOTE Do not use the vanity mirror light for a long period of time while the engine is not running. Doing so can cause battery discharge. Storage compartment S06AD. Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.
Interior equipment/cup holders 6-5 & Glove box S06AD01 & Center console S06AD02 Cup holders S06AE Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you and/or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery, carpets or audio equipment. 1) Rotate the key clockwise to lock. 2) Rotate the key counterclockwise to unlock. To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward. NOTE. For models with the keyless access with push-button start system, use the emergency key to lock or unlock the glove box.. The emergency key is directional. If the key cannot be inserted, change the direction that the grooved side is facing and insert it again. To open the lid, pull up the lock release. & Front passenger s cup holder S06AE01 Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while driving. Doing so can distract you and lead to an accident. CONTINUED
6-6 Interior equipment/cup holders! Except STI S06AE0106! STI S06AE0107 Type A The dual cup holder is built into the center console near the parking brake lever. You can pull out the divider in the cup holder and insert it in a different position (further toward the front or rear) to enable cups of different sizes to be held. Type B A dual cup holder is built into the center console. To access the cup holder, pull the lid toward the rear.
Interior equipment/bottle holders 6-7 NOTE With the divider taken out, you can use the cup holder as a storage box. & Rear passenger s cup holder S06AE02 Bottle holders S06AV. Do not pick up a bottle from the bottle holder or put a bottle in the holder while driving. Doing so can distract you and lead to an accident.. When placing a beverage in a bottle holder, make sure it is capped. Otherwise, the beverage could spill when opening/closing the door or while driving and, if the beverage is hot, it could burn you and/or your passengers. each door trim to hold a beverage bottle and other items. A dual cup holder is built into the armrest. When a cup containing a beverage is in the cup holder, do not fold down the rear seats. Otherwise, the beverage could spill while driving, and if the beverage is hot, it could burn you and/or your passengers. You can use the bottle holder equipped on
6-8 Interior equipment/accessory power outlets Accessory power outlets S06AF Power outlet below the climate control dials Power outlet in the center console Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate control dials and in the 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. You can use an in-vehicle electrical appliance by connecting it to an outlet. The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected is 120W. Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet. When using appliances connected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W.. Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlets.. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the accessory power outlet when it is not in use.. Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC. The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected is 120W. Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet. When using appliances connected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance.. If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.. Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do
Interior equipment/ashtray 6-9 not use the electrical appliance while driving. & Use with a cigarette lighter (if equipped) S06AF01 To use the accessory power outlet as a cigarette lighter socket, purchase the cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is available from your SUBARU dealer. The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use. WARNING To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and could also damage the heating element.. Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.. The electrical power socket is originally designed to use a genuine SUBARU cigarette lighter plug. Do not use a non-genuine cigarette lighter plug in the socket. Doing so may cause a shortcircuit and overheating, resulting in a fire.. If the socket is ever used for a plug-in accessory such as a cell phone, that may damage the portion of the socket s internal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to pop out after its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do not place a cigarette lighter plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to power a plug-in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to stick and overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. Ashtray (if equipped) S06AG Observe the following precautions. Not doing so could result in a fire.. Always extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them into the ashtray, and then close the ashtray securely.. Do not put flammable material in the ashtray.. Do not leave a lighted cigarette in the ashtray.. Do not leave a lot of cigarette butts in the ashtray. NOTE Particles of ash and tobacco will accumulate around the hinges of the ashtray s inner lid. Clean them off using a toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended implement. CONTINUED
6-10 Interior equipment/floor mat Floor mat (if equipped) S06AJ. Do not use more than one floor mat. You can install the portable ashtray in each cup holder or bottle holder. For the locations of the cup holders, refer to Cup holders 6-5. For the locations of the bottle holders, refer to Bottle holders 6-7. When using the ashtray, open the lid of the ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the ashtray to help reduce residual smoke. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals while driving, it could cause an accident. Observe the following precautions to prevent the floor mat from slipping forward.. Be sure to use a genuine SUBARU floor mat or an equivalent designed with grommets in the correct locations.. Make sure that the driver s floor mat is placed in its proper location and is correctly secured on its retaining pins. Retaining pins are located on the driver s side floor. Properly secure the floor mat using the built-in grommets, by placing the grommets over the pins and pushing them downward.
Interior equipment/coat hook 6-11 Coat hook S06AH The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger s hand grip. WARNING Observe the following instructions.. Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks. Hang clothing directly on the coat hooks without using hangers.. Before hanging clothing on the coat hooks, make sure there are no pointed objects in the pockets. If these instructions are ignored, the following may occur in sudden stops or collisions, causing serious injuries.. Items may be thrown through the cabin.. SRS curtain airbags may be prevented from deploying properly. Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more. Under-floor storage compartment S06AN The storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk and can be used to store small items. Pull the strap to open the trunk floor lid, and then remove the lid. NOTE. The shape of the storage compartment may be different depending on the model.. When storing a flat tire, put the storage tray in the trunk. CONTINUED
6-12 Interior equipment/rear view camera. Always keep the lids closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment. Rear view camera S06AW Refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner s Manual. Front View Monitor (if equipped) S06BA The image from the camera mounted inside the front grille is displayed in the multi-function display (color LCD). This eliminates blind spots and allows the driver to check the forward direction of both sides. WARNING. Never rely on only the Front View Monitor when driving the vehicle. The image on the monitor screen may be different from the actual situation. If you drive the vehicle by viewing only the monitor image, a collision or an unexpected
Interior equipment/front View Monitor 6-13 accident may occur. When driving the vehicle, always check the traffic around the vehicle directly with your eyes and the mirrors.. Always operate the vehicle as you would without the Front View Monitor.. Do not use the Front View Monitor in the following situations. You are driving on a dirt road or a road covered in snow. The camera malfunctions (e.g. the lens or bracket is broken).. If the outside temperature is low, the monitor screen may become dark or the image may become dim. In particular, the image of a moving object may be distorted or disappear from the screen. You must always check the traffic around the vehicle directly with your eyes when driving it. & How to access the Front View Monitor S06BA01 1) VIEW switch To change over to the camera screen, perform either of the following operations when the ignition switch is in the ON position.. Press the VIEW switch. Shift the select lever from R to D (only when the Camera Shift Link is set to On ) (for details, refer to Camera shift link setting 3-58.) & How to cancel the Front View Monitor S06BA02! Manual cancellation S06BA0201 Press the VIEW switch again.! Automatic cancellation S06BA0202 If any of the following conditions are met, the Front View Monitor is canceled automatically. After accessing the Front View Monitor by pressing the VIEW switch:. Approximately 3 minutes have passed since the last operation.. The vehicle speed becomes 12.5 mph (20 km/h) or more*.. The select lever (CVT models) is shifted to the P position.. The parking brake is applied. After accessing the Front View Monitor by using the select lever:. Shift the select lever into the P position.. The vehicle speed becomes 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.. Approximately 9 seconds have passed since the last operation.. The parking brake is applied. CONTINUED
6-14 Interior equipment/front View Monitor & Range of image on screen S06BA03 A) Traffic intersection with a poor visibility view B) Parking facing a wall 1) Range of displayed image 2) Obstacles (e.g., buildings, fences or other vehicles) WARNING Because the range of the image captured by the camera is limited, always check the traffic around the vehicle directly with your eyes when driving the vehicle. NOTE. The range of the displayed image may differ depending on the vehicle status or the road surface status.. Because the Front View Monitor system uses a specially designed lens, the sense of distance in the displayed image is different from the actual distance.. The camera image may be difficult to view in the following situations. This is not a malfunction. Dark place (at night) High or low temperature around the lens Water contacts lens or in high humidity (rainy weather) There is foreign materials (such as mud) around the camera Sunlight or headlight beam directly shines towards the camera lens. Under an artificial light such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp or mercury lamp, the lighted portion may look like it is flickering (flicker phenomenon).. While the display has cooled down, the image may leave traces or become darker than usual, causing a difficulty in viewing the screen. Always check the traffic around the vehicle directly with your eyes while driving the vehicle.. The following incidents should not be deemed a malfunction. The camera lens may become foggy when the humidity is high on a rainy day. The light from a vehicle or building located ahead may be reflected towards the camera image while driving at night. In a dark place or while driving at night, the camera image may be adjusted to make noises less visible. Therefore, the image may look like a monochromatic image or the image colors may differ from the actual colors. The camera image may be deteriorated in regard to sharpness at the center and four corners of the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Interior equipment/front View Monitor 6-15 & Guiding line 1) Guiding line 2) Warning message S06BA04 The guiding line that indicates the width and the front end of your vehicle is displayed on the display. & Handling of camera S06BA05 Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, the system may malfunction.. Do not apply any strong impact to the camera such as banging it or hitting it with an object. The mounting angle may change.. The camera unit is a waterproof structure. Do not attempt to remove, disassemble or modify the unit.. Do not rub strongly or polish the camera lens with a hard brush or abrasive compounds. The lens may be scratched resulting in an adverse effect to the camera image.. The camera lens is made of glass or plastic. Do not allow any organic solvent, body wax, oil film remover or glass coating agent to become attached on the lens surface. If any becomes attached, remove it immediately.. Do not expose the camera lens to any sudden temperature change, for example, spraying hot water on it in cold weather.. Do not apply the water jet of a high pressure washer to the camera or the surrounding area when cleaning the vehicle. The impact by the strong water pressure may cause the camera to come off. Also, water may enter inside the camera and cause a malfunction.. If the camera is exposed to any impact, it may lead to malfunction of the camera. Have the camera inspected by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.. Do not use a steam cleaner under any circumstances. Some types of steam cleaners inject hot steam.. The camera surface may be damaged by a flying stone. NOTE If the camera lens is contaminated, no sharp image is available. When the camera is contaminated with water drops, snow or mud, wash it with water and wipe away any moisture with a soft cloth. If it heavily gets dirty, wash it with a neutral detergent.
Fuel... 7-3 S07 Fuel requirements... 7-3 Fuel filler lid and cap... 7-5 State emission testing (U.S. only)... 7-7 Preparing to drive... 7-8 Starting and stopping the engine... 7-9 General precautions when starting/stopping engine... 7-9 Models without push-button start systems...7-10 Models with push-button start systems... 7-11 Remote engine start system (dealer option)...7-14 Manual transmission... 7-16 Shifting speeds...7-17 Driving tips...7-18 Driver s Control Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)... 7-18 To change mode of driver s control center differential...7-19 Auto mode...7-20 Manual mode...7-21 Temporary release...7-22 Continuously variable transmission... 7-23 Select lever...7-24 Selection of manual mode...7-25 Shift lock function...7-27 Driving tips...7-28 SI-DRIVE (if equipped)... 7-28 Intelligent (I) mode...7-28 Sport (S) mode...7-29 Starting and operating Sport Sharp (S#) mode... 7-29 SI-DRIVE switch... 7-30 Limited slip differential (LSD) (STI)... 7-31 Power steering... 7-31 STI... 7-31 Except STI... 7-32 Braking... 7-33 Braking tips... 7-33 Brake system... 7-33 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators... 7-34 High performance brake system (STI)... 7-34 Red caliper with sports brake pad (if equipped)... 7-34 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)... 7-35 ABS self-check... 7-35 ABS warning light... 7-35 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 7-36 Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions... 7-36 Vehicle Dynamics Control system... 7-37 Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor... 7-39 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch... 7-39 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)... 7-40 Parking your vehicle... 7-42 Parking brake (models without electronic parking brake system)... 7-42 Electronic parking brake (models with electronic parking brake system)... 7-43 Parking tips... 7-46 7
Starting and operating Auto Vehicle Hold function... 7-47 To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle Hold function... 7-47 To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold function...7-48 To release the Auto Vehicle Hold function...7-48 Tips...7-49 Hill start assist system... 7-50 To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system (models without the electronic parking brake system)...7-52 Hill start assist warning light/hill start assist OFF indicator light (models without the electronic parking brake system)...7-53 Cruise control... 7-53 To set cruise control...7-54 To temporarily cancel the cruise control...7-55 To turn off the cruise control...7-56 To change the cruising speed...7-56 Cruise control indicator...7-57 Cruise control set indicator...7-57 BSD/RCTA (if equipped)... 7-57 System features... 7-57 System operation... 7-59 BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer... 7-61 BSD/RCTA OFF indicator... 7-62 BSD/RCTA warning indicator... 7-63 BSD/RCTA OFF switch... 7-63 Certification for the BSD/RCTA... 7-64 Handling of radar sensors... 7-65 Reverse Automatic Braking System (if equipped)... 7-66 Reverse Automatic Braking System overview... 7-67 Operating conditions... 7-68 Reverse Automatic Braking System operation... 7-70 Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking system operation... 7-74 Reverse Automatic Braking system ON/OFF setting... 7-74 RAB warning indicator... 7-75 Handling of the sonar sensors... 7-75