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“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
fuel gauge will light up and indicate the
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
The gauge will turn off when the TRIP
RESET switch is not operated for
approximately 10 seconds.

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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

1)

Normal operating range

The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

The coolant temperature will vary in
accordance with the outside temperature
and driving conditions.

We recommend that you drive moderately

until the pointer of the temperature gauge
reaches near the middle of the range.
Engine operation is optimum with the
engine coolant at this temperature range
and high revving operation when the
engine is not warmed up enough should
be avoided.

CAUTION

If the pointer exceeds the normal
operating range, safely stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.

Refer to “Engine Overheating”
FP451.

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Combination Meter Settings

Meter settings can be set on the center
information display. For details, perform
the procedures described in “General
settings” FP211 (11.6-inch display mod-
els) or “General settings” FP228 (dual
7.0-inch display models).

3-5. Illumination Brightness
Control

The illumination brightness of the combi-
nation meter and center information dis-
play dims under the following conditions.
.

The light switch is in the “

” or “

”

position when the ambient light is dark.
.

The light switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the headlights illuminate
automatically.

You can adjust the illumination brightness
for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward.

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NOTE

.

When the control dial is turned fully

upward, the illumination brightness
becomes the maximum and the auto-
matic dimming function does not work
at all.
.

The brightness setting is not can-

celed even when the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
.

The operation method of illumina-

tion brightness will differ depending
whether or not “Brightness Dial” in the
center information display is on. Refer
to the operation method indicated the
following table.

“Brightness Dial” is on.

Operational

item

Combi-

nation

meter

Center

informa-

tion dis-

play

Control dial

Available Available

“Brightness”*

1

on the center
information
display

Not avail-

able

Not avail-

able

“Brightness Dial” is off.

Operatinal

item

Combi-

nation

meter

Center

informa-

tion dis-

play

Control dial

Available

Not avail-

able

“Brightness”
on the center
information
display

Not avail-

able

Available

*1: When “Brightness Dial” is on,

“Brightness” on the center infor-
mation display is not available.

For details about “Brightness Dial” on/
off settings, refer to “General settings”
FP211 (11.6-inch display models) or
“General settings” FP228 (dual 7.0-
inch display models).

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Auto Dimmer Cancel Func-
tion

When the ambient light is bright, the
illumination brightness is set to the max-
imum regardless of the position of the
control dial. In this case, you cannot adjust
the illumination brightness by using the
control dial. When the ambient light is dark,
you can dim the illumination brightness as

described above.

The operational/non-operational setting
and sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel
function can be changed by your SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.

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3-6. Warning and Indicator
Lights

Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate momentarily and then go out
when the ignition switch is initially turned to
the “ON” position. This permits checking
the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and turn off after several sec-
onds or after the engine has started:

: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt

warning light turns off only when the
driver fastens the seatbelt.)

: Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

light (The seatbelt warning light turns
off only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator light

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator light

/

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/

Malfunction indicator light

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

/

: ABS warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator

light

/

: Brake system warning light

: Electronic parking brake indicator

light

: Power steering warning light

: Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.

spec. models)

: Low fuel warning light

: Automatic headlight beam leveler

warning light (if equipped)

: Auto Start Stop warning light (yellow)

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the
corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer
for repair.

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Seatbelt Warning Light
and Chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat, as required by current
safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, this device reminds the driver and
front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by
the warning lights in the locations indicated
in the following illustration and a chime.

Driver’s warning light

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Front passenger’s warning light (dual 7.0-
inch display models)

Front passenger’s warning light (11.6-inch
display models)

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Operation

If the driver and/or front passenger have/
has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will
flash for several seconds, to warn that the
seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver’s
seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also
sound simultaneously.

NOTE

.

If the driver’s and/or front passen-

ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened
6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning
device operates as follows according
to the vehicle speed.

– At speeds lower than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
steady illumination and flashing at
15-second intervals. The chime will
not sound.
– At speeds higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
flashing and steady illumination at
15-second intervals and the chime
will sound while the warning light(s)
is/are flashing.

If there is no passenger on the front
passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning
device for the front passenger’s seat will
be deactivated. The front passenger’s
occupant detection system monitors
whether or not there is a passenger on
the front passenger’s seat.

Observe the following precautions. Failure
to do so may prevent the device from
functioning correctly or cause the device to
fail.
.

Do not install any accessory such as a

table or a monitor display onto the seat-
back.
.

Do not store a heavy item in the

seatback pocket.
.

Do not allow the rear seat passengers

to place his/her hands or legs on the front
passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to
pull the seatback.
.

Do not use front seats with their back-

ward-forward position and seatback not
being locked into place securely. If any of
them are not locked securely, adjust them
again. For adjusting procedure, refer to
“Instruction Seat” FP30 (models equipped
with instruction seats only).

If the seatbelt warning device for the front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the
front passenger’s seat is empty or it is

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deactivated even when the front passen-
ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take
the following actions.
.

Ensure that no article is placed on the

seat other than a child restraint system and
its child occupant.
.

Ensure that there is no article left in the

seatback pocket.
.

Ensure that the backward-forward po-

sition and seatback of front passenger’s
seat are locked into place securely by
moving the seat back and forth. (Models
equipped with instruction seats only)

If still the seatbelt warning device for front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-
tions described above, immediately con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.

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SRS Airbag System
Warning Light

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system.

.

Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

.

No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position

.

Continuous illumination of the

warning light

.

Illumination of the warning light

while driving

Immediately take your vehicle to
your nearest SUBARU dealer to
have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbags will operate improperly (e.g.
SRS airbags may inflate in a very
minor collision or not inflate in a
severe collision), which may in-
crease the risk of injury.

For details about the components mon-
itored by the warning light, refer to “SRS
Airbag System Monitors” FP105.

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Front Passenger’s Frontal
Airbag ON and OFF Indica-
tors

NOTE

For details about the operating condi-
tions of SRS seat cushion airbag, refer
to “SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag
System, SRS Seat Cushion Airbag, SRS
Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag”
FP84.

Dual 7.0-inch display models

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

indicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

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: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in-

dicator

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicators show you the status of
the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.
The indicators are located as shown in the
illustration.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during
which time the system is checked. Follow-
ing the system check, both indicators turn
off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the
indicators illuminates depending on the
status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal
airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-

vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.

If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF
indicator will remain off.
If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal
airbag ON indicator will remain off while
the OFF indicator will illuminate.

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, if both the ON and OFF indicators
remain illuminated or off simultaneously
even after the system check period, the
system is malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately for an in-
spection.

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CHECK ENGINE
Warning Light/Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked/repaired by
your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible. Continued vehicle opera-
tion without having the emission
control system checked and re-

paired as necessary could cause
serious damage, which may not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light illuminates steadily or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that there is at least one problem or
potential problem somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.

!

If the light illuminates constantly

If the light illuminates constantly while
driving or does not turn off after the engine
starts, an emission control system mal-
function has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by
an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.

NOTE

This light also illuminates when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle,
the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light coming on
could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.
Remove the cap and retighten it until it
clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with
the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap
will not make the CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/malfunction indicator light turn off
immediately. It may take several driving

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trips. If the light does not turn off, take your
vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer
immediately.

!

If the light is blinking

If the light is blinking while driving, an
engine misfire condition has been de-
tected which may damage the emission
control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emis-
sion control system, you should conform to
the following instructions.
.

Reduce vehicle speed.

.

Avoid hard acceleration.

.

Avoid steep uphill grades.

.

Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-

ble.
.

Stop towing a trailer as soon as

possible (Outback).

The CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal-
function indicator light may stop blinking
and illuminate steadily after several driving
trips. You should have your vehicle
checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer
immediately.

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Charge Warning Light

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken or if the belt is in good
condition but the light remains illuminated,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.

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Oil Pressure Warning
Light

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light on. This
may cause serious engine damage.

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the engine oil
pressure is low and the lubricating system
is not working properly.

If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the engine oil level. If the oil level is
low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is
at the proper level but the light remains
i l l u m i n a t e d , c o n t a c t y o u r n e a r e s t
SUBARU dealer immediately.
For details about checking the engine oil
level or adding the engine oil, refer to

“Engine Oil” FP481.

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Engine Low Oil Level
Warning Indicator

This indicator appears when the engine oil
level decreases to the lower limit.
If the engine low oil level warning indicator
appears while driving, park the vehicle at a
safe and level location, and then check the
engine oil level. When the engine oil level
is not within the normal range, refill with
engine oil. Refer to “Engine Oil” FP481.
If the warning indicator does not disappear
after refilling with engine oil or the warning
indicator appears even though the engine
oil level is within the normal range, have
the system checked by a SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

.

The warning light may stay illumi-

nated when the engine is started
straight after topping up or changing
the engine oil. In such cases, park the
vehicle on a level surface and wait for
more than a minute until the oil level
settles, after which the warning light
will turn off.
.

The warning light may illuminate

temporarily in the following conditions
because a low oil level may be detected
as a result of significant oil movement
in the engine.

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– The vehicle is considerably in-
clined on an uphill or steep slope.
– The vehicle has continuously
accelerated and decelerated.
– The vehicle is continuously
turned.
– The vehicle is driven on a road
that alternates continuously be-
tween uphill and downhill.

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AT OIL TEMP Warning
Light

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the transmis-
sion fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.

!

Transmission control system warn-
ing

If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes
after the engine has started, it may indicate
that the transmission control system is not
working properly. Contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

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Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light (U.S.
Spec. Models)

When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will illuminate for approximately 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning
properly. If there is no problem and all tires
are properly inflated, the light will go out.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and

can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

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replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Should the warning light illuminate steadily
after blinking for approximately one min-
ute, have the system inspected by your
nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.

WARNING

If this light does not illuminate
briefly after the ignition switch is
turned ON or the light illuminates
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute, you should have
your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.

If this light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead, per-
form the following procedure. Other-
wise an accident involving serious
vehicle damage and serious perso-
nal injury could occur.

1) Keep driving straight ahead while

gradually reducing speed.

2) Slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant

damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire
as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the Low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting. If the light
illuminates steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute,
promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
to have the system inspected.

CAUTION

The tire pressure monitoring system
is NOT a substitute for instructionly
checking tire pressure. The tire
pressure should be checked peri-
odically (at least monthly) using a
tire gauge. After any change to tire
pressure(s), the tire pressure mon-
itoring system will not re-check tire
inflation pressures until the vehicle

is first driven more than 20 mph (32
km/h). After adjusting the tire pres-
sures, increase the vehicle speed to
at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the
TPMS re-checking of the tire infla-
tion pressures. If the tire pressures
are now above the severe low pres-
sure threshold, the low tire pressure
warning light should turn off a few
minutes later. Therefore, be sure to
install the specified size for the front
and rear tires.

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ABS Warning Light

CAUTION

.

If any of the following conditions

occur, we recommend that you
have the ABS repaired at the first
available opportunity by your
SUBARU dealer.

– The warning light does not

illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON”
position.

– The warning light illuminates

when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position,
but it does not turn off even
after starting the vehicle.

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– The warning light illuminates

during driving.

.

When the warning light is on (and

brake system warning light is
off), the ABS function shuts
down; however, the conventional
brake system continues to oper-
ate normally.

The ABS warning light illuminates together
with the brake system warning light if the
EBD system malfunctions. For further
details of the EBD system malfunction
warning, refer to “Brake System Warning
Light” FP182.

NOTE

If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following conditions,
the ABS may be considered normal.
.

The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.
.

The warning light remains illumi-

nated after the engine has been started,
but it turns off while driving.
.

The warning light illuminates during

driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off.

When driving with an insufficient battery
voltage such as when the engine is jump
started, the ABS warning light may illumi-
nate. This is due to the low battery voltage
and does not indicate a malfunction. When
the battery becomes fully charged, the
light will turn off.

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Brake System Warn-
ing Light

WARNING

.

Driving with the brake system

warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains illuminated,
have the brakes inspected by a
SUBARU dealer immediately.

.

If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

.

If the brake system warning light

illuminates, the electronic park-
ing brake system may be mal-
functioning. Immediately stop
your vehicle in a safe location,
use tire stops under the tires to
prevent the vehicle from moving

and contact your SUBARU deal-
er. For details, refer to “Electro-
nic Parking Brake” FP355.

NOTE

.

Even if the brake system warning

light illuminates, if the warning light
behavior is as described in the follow-
ing examples, the electronic parking
brake system is not malfunctioning.

– The warning light turns off when
the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released.
– The warning light turns off when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position again.

.

The brake system warning light may

illuminate immediately after the engine
is started. However, it is not malfunc-
tioning if the warning light turns off
after the electronic parking brake is
released.
.

The brake system warning light may

illuminate after the electronic parking
brake is frequently applied and re-
leased. However, the electronic parking
brake system is not malfunctioning if
the light turns off after a short period of
time.
.

When the engine is started while the

electronic parking brake is applied/

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released, the system may judge an
abnormal situation and the warning
light may illuminate. If the warning light
illuminates, turn the ignition switch
once to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position
and then restart the engine. Then,
apply/release the electronic parking
brake. If the warning light turns off,
the system will be restored.

This light has the following functions.

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Brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the brake fluid
level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of
the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and with the
parking brake fully released.

If the brake system warning light should
illuminate while driving (with the parking
brake fully released and with the ignition
switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an
indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn
brake pads. If this occurs, immediately
stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place
and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid
level is below the “MIN” mark in the
reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have
the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU
dealer for repair.

!

Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning

If the warning light remains on even though
the parking brake is released, the brake
fluid level may be low or there could be a
problem with the EBD system. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and
contact a SUBARU dealer.

!

Electronic parking brake system
warning

The brake system warning light illuminates
when the electronic parking brake system
is malfunctioning. If the warning light
illuminates, promptly park in a safe loca-
tion as soon as possible and contact your
SUBARU dealer.
The brake system warning light remains
illuminated when the parking brake cannot
be released even if the parking brake
switch is pushed. For details, refer to
“Electronic Parking Brake” FP355.

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Frequent operation warning

The brake system warning light illuminates
and a chirp sound will be heard if the
parking brake switch is operated too
frequently. In this case, the operation of
the parking brake switch is restricted to
protect the electronic parking brake sys-
tem.

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Electronic Parking
Brake Indicator Light

!

Parking brake indicator

The light illuminates with the parking brake
applied while the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position. It turns off when
the parking brake is fully released.

!

Electronic parking brake system
warning

WARNING

.

When you release the electronic

parking brake while the engine is
running, the electronic parking
brake indicator light will turn off.
However, if the light still illumi-
nates, stop the vehicle in a safe
location immediately and have
the system inspected by a
SUBARU dealer.

.

If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

.

If the electronic parking brake

indicator light flashes, the elec-
tronic parking brake system may
be malfunctioning. Immediately

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stop your vehicle in a safe loca-
tion, use tire stops under the tires
to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing and contact your SUBARU
dealer. For details, refer to “Elec-
tronic Parking Brake” FP355.

NOTE

.

When the ignition switch is turned to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position with the
electronic parking brake applied, the
electronic parking brake indicator light
remains illuminated for approximately
30 seconds and then turns off.
.

When the electronic parking brake

switch is pulled to apply the electronic
parking brake while the ignition switch
is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, the
electronic parking brake indicator light
illuminates, remains illuminated for
approximately 30 seconds and then
turns off.
.

Even if the electronic parking brake

indicator light flashes, if the warning
light behavior is as described in the
following examples, the electronic
parking brake system is not malfunc-
tioning.

– The indicator light turns off when
the electronic parking brake is re-
leased.

.

The electronic parking brake indica-

tor light may flash immediately after the
engine is started. However, it is not
malfunctioning if the indicator light
turns off after the electronic parking
brake is released.
.

The electronic parking brake indica-

tor light may flash after the electronic
parking brake is frequently applied and
released. However, the electronic park-
ing brake system is not malfunctioning
if the light turns off after a short period
of time.

The electronic parking brake indicator light
flashes when the electronic parking brake
system is malfunctioning. If the indicator
light flashes, promptly park in a safe
location as soon as possible and contact
your SUBARU dealer.
The electronic parking brake indicator light
remains illuminated when the parking
brake cannot be released even if the
parking brake switch is pushed. For de-
tails, refer to “Electronic Parking Brake”
FP355.

!

Parking brake apply inhibit warn-
ing

The electronic parking brake indicator light
flashes for 10 seconds and a chirp sound
will be heard if the parking brake switch is
operated when the parking brake cannot

be applied.

!

Frequent operation warning

The electronic parking brake indicator light
flashes for 10 seconds and a chirp sound
will be heard if the parking brake switch is
operated too frequently. In this case, the
operation of the parking brake switch is
restricted to protect the electronic parking
brake system.

NOTE

Wait until the indicator light turns off.

&

Auto Vehicle Hold ON
Indicator Light

CAUTION

If the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator
light does not illuminate even when
“Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)” is
touched to activate the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunction-
ing.

This indicator light illuminates when the
Auto Vehicle Hold is activated. For details,
refer to “Auto Vehicle Hold function”
FP357.

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&

Auto Vehicle Hold Op-
eration Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates while the
vehicle is stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold
function. For details, refer to “Auto Vehicle
Hold function” FP357.

&

Low Fuel Warning Light

The low fuel warning light illuminates when
the tank is nearly empty approximately 2.6
US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only
operates when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.

CAUTION

Promptly put fuel in the tank when-
ever the low fuel warning light
illuminates. Engine misfires as a
result of an empty tank could cause
damage to the engine.

&

Door Open Indicator

When any of the doors, the rear gate
(Outback) or the trunk lid (Legacy) is not
fully closed, the door open indicator
appears. This function is effective even if
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF”
or “ACC” position or the key is removed
from the ignition switch (models without

“keyless access with push-button start
system”).
The open door is indicated by the corre-
sponding part of the door open indicator.

Always make sure this indicator does not
appear before you start to drive.

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Engine Hood Open
Warning Light

The warning light illuminates if the engine
hood is not fully closed. This function is
effective even if the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, or the
key is removed from the ignition switch
(models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”).

Always make sure this light is not illumi-
nated before you start to drive.

&

Windshield Washer
Fluid Warning Light

This light appears when the fluid level in
the windshield washer fluid tank de-
creases to the lower limit (approximately
0.6 US qt, 0.6 liter, 0.5 Imp qt).

&

All-Wheel Drive Warn-
ing Light

WARNING

Continued driving with the AWD
warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage. If the AWD
warning light flashes, promptly park
in a safe location and then check
whether all four tires are the same
diameter and whether any of the
tires has a puncture or has lost air
pressure for some other reason.

NOTE

If the temporary spare tire is used, the
AWD warning light may flash. Use of the
temporary spare tire should therefore
be restricted to the minimum time
necessary. Replace the temporary
spare tire with a conventional tire as
soon as possible.

This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of different diameters fitted on its
wheels or with the air pressure excessively
low in any of its tires.

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Power Steering Warn-
ing Light

While the engine is running, this warning
light illuminates when a malfunction has
been detected in the electric power steer-
ing system.

CAUTION

When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.

NOTE

If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
.

The steering wheel is operated fre-

quently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
ing the steering wheel during parallel
parking.

.

The steering wheel remains in the

fully turned position for a long period of
time.

At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes power
assist limitation to occur too frequently,
that may result in a malfunction of the
power steering control system.

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Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol Warning Light/Vehi-
cle Dynamics Control
Operation Indicator
Light

!

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem provides its ABS control
through the electrical circuit of the

ABS. Accordingly, if the ABS is
inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system becomes unable to
provide ABS control. As a result, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
becomes inoperative, causing the
warning light to illuminate. Although
both the Vehicle Dynamics Control
and ABS are inoperative in this case,
the ordinary functions of the brake
system are still available. You will be
safe while driving in this condition,
but drive carefully and have your
vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer
as soon as possible.

NOTE

.

If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle

Dynamics Control system itself mal-
functions, the warning light only illumi-
nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System) remains fully opera-
tional.
.

The warning light illuminates when

the electronic control system of the
ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
malfunctions.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-

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ately.
.

The warning light does not illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
.

The warning light illuminates while the

vehicle is running.

NOTE

If the warning light behavior is as
described in the following examples,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
may be considered normal.
.

The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns off
immediately and remains off.
.

The warning light illuminates after

the engine has started and turns off
while the vehicle is subsequently being
driven.
.

The warning light illuminates during

driving, but turns off immediately and
remains off.

!

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light

The indicator light flashes during activation
of the skid suppression function and during
activation of the traction control function.

NOTE

.

The light may remain illuminated for

a short period of time after the engine

has been started, especially in cold
weather. This does not indicate the
existence of a problem. The light
should turn off as soon as the engine
has warmed up.
.

The indicator light illuminates when

the engine has developed a problem
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light is on.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
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 started.

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Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol OFF Indicator Light

The light illuminates when “Vehicle Dy-
namics Control” is selected to deactivate
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
.

The light does not illuminate while the

system check.
.

The light does not turn off even after a

period of approximately 2 seconds after

the ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON” position.

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Warning Chimes and Warning
Indicator of the Keyless Ac-
cess with Push-Button Start
System (If Equipped)

Access key warning indicator

The keyless access with push-button start
system is equipped with a warning chime
and the access key warning indicator in
order to minimize improper operations and
help protect your vehicle from theft.

When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning indicator appears, take the
appropriate action.

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You cannot turn the warning chimes off.
However, the volume setting of the outside
warning chime can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details.

WARNING

Never drive the vehicle if the indica-
tor on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.

CAUTION

.

When starting the engine again

after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
m a l f u n c t i o n . C o n t a c t y o u r
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.

.

When the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.

NOTE

.

Even when the access key fob is

within the operating ranges inside the
vehicle, the access key warning for
engine start may be provided depend-
ing on the status of the access key fob
and the environmental conditions.
.

When the access key fob is taken out

of the vehicle through an open window,
the access key takeout warning or
passenger access key takeout warning
will not be provided.

!

List of warnings

CAUTION

When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing indicator does not appear, take
the appropriate action.

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