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pant 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
backward-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 “Front Seats”
If the seatbelt warning system 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
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, although we strongly
recommend that all children sit in the rear
seat properly restrained.
.
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.
If still the seatbelt warning system 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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Rear passenger’s seats
Rear seatbelt warning light (dual 7.0-inch
display models)
1)
Rear left seat
2)
Rear center seat
3)
Rear right seat
Rear seatbelt warning light (11.6-inch dis-
play models)
1)
Rear left seat
2)
Rear center seat
3)
Rear right seat
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light and
chime reminds the rear passenger to
fasten their seatbelt by illuminating the
warning lights in the locations indicated in
the above illustration and sounding a
chime.
WARNING
.
The driver must check that the all
passengers have fastened their
seatbelts properly since the seat-
belt warning system may not
detect passengers under the fol-
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lowing circumstances.
– When cushions or child re-
straint systems, etc., are used.
– When a child or small adult is
sitting in the seat.
.
Observe the following precau-
tions
– Do not apply any strong im-
pact to the rear seat.
– Do not fold the seatback for-
ward when objects are on the
seat.
– Do not spill liquid on the rear
seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it
off immediately.
– Do not remove or disassemble
the rear seat.
NOTE
.
The seatbelt warning system of the
rear seat detects if the seat is occupied
by a passenger. Heavy cargo or large
pets on the rear seat may result in the
activation of the passenger seatbelt
warning light and chime. Fastening
the rear seatbelt prior to loading cargo
or large pets will avoid activating the
passenger seatbelt warning light and
chime.
.
When folding the rear seat, ensure
that the seat is empty prior to folding.
Items caught between the seat bottom
and seatback, when folded, may da-
mage the seat surface or activate the
passenger seatbelt warning light and
chime.
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Operation
If passengers in the rear seats do not
fasten their seatbelts while the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
seatbelt warning lights will illuminate or
blink to indicate that their seatbelts are not
fastened.
NOTE
.
If the rear passenger’s seatbelt(s)
are/is still not fastened while driving,
the seatbelt warning system operates
as follows according to the vehicle
speed.
– The warning light will illuminate
when driving approximately 4 mph
(6 km/h) or less.
– When driving approximately be-
tween 4 mph (6 km/h) and 13 mph
(20 km/h), if the seatbelts are not
fastened for 50 seconds, the seat-
belt warning lights will blink and a
warning chime will sound.
The chime will make a peep sound
for 15 seconds, and it then will
become louder and continue for 35
seconds. The warning light will
blink for 50 seconds, then it will
illuminate steadily and the chime
will stop.
– When driving more than approxi-
mately 13 mph (20 km/h), if seatbelts
are not fastened for 35 seconds, the
warning lights of the unfastened
seatbelts will blink and a chime will
sound loudly. If the rear seatbelts
are not fastened after 35 seconds,
the blinking warning light will illu-
minate steadily and the chime will
stop. The warning lights will con-
tinue to illuminate until their seat-
belts are fastened.
.
The warning light will turn off and the
warning chime will stop when the
seatbelt is fastened.
.
The seatbelt warning light can be
cancelled. However, when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position
after it is turned to the “OFF” position,
the warning system settings will be
restored. For details about the warning
cancellation, contact a SUBARU dealer.
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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”
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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”
Dual 7.0-inch display models
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF
indicator
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11.6-inch display models
: 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/Subaru Outback
Wilderness).
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
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
For details about checking the engine oil
level or adding the engine oil, refer to
“Engine Oil”
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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 warning indicator appears, check the
engine oil level on a level surface. When
the engine oil level is not within the normal
range, refill with engine oil. Refer to
“Engine Oil”
P501. After adding or
changing the engine oil, warm up the
engine and stop it on a level surface, then
start the engine after a lapse of 1 minute or
more. Confirm that the warning indicator
has turned off after the engine has started.
If the warning indicator does not turn off
after refilling the engine oil, or the indicator
appears even though the engine oil level is
within the normal range, have the vehicle
checked by a SUBARU dealer.
NOTE
.
The oil level will be detected by the
system just after turning the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position. If the oil
level is below the lower limit when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the engine low oil level warn-
ing indicator will turn on.
.
When the vehicle is parked on a
steep slope, the engine low oil level
warning indicator may not illuminate
even if the oil level is below the lower
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limit to avoid erroneous lighting.
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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
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.
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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 manually
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.
– 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.
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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”
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”
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/
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,
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the system will be restored.
This light has the following functions.
!
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”
!
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
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”
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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”
!
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.
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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”
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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”
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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.
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Door Open Indicator
When any of the doors, the rear gate
(Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) 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.
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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).
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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.
&
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
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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-
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
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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.
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
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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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Inside warning
chime
Outside warning
chime
Operation indica-
tor on push-button
ignition switch
Status
Action
Ding, ding ...
(intermittent)
—
—
The driver’s door is opened while the push-
button ignition switch is “ACC” and the select
lever is in the “P” position.
Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, or close the driver’s door.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch
the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”.
The push-button ignition switch is switched
to “OFF” while the driver’s door is open.
Close the driver’s door.
Ding
Short beep
(2 seconds)
—
Lockout warning:
The doors are locked by following methods
when an access key fob is left in the car.
.
The door is closed when the lock lever of
the door is in the lock position.
.
The door is closed when the power door
locking switch is in the lock position.
Take out the access key fob from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
The doors cannot be locked while the access
key fob is inside the vehicle.
A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors will
be unlocked.
—
Short beep
(2 seconds)
—
Access key lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the
push-button ignition switch is “OFF” and the
access key fob is inside the vehicle.
Take out the access key fob from the vehicle,
and lock the doors.
If the access key fob is inside the vehicle, the
doors cannot be locked.
—
Beep, beep,
beep, beep,
beep (5 times)
—
Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the
ignition switch is in the “OFF” position and
one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened.
Close the doors securely and lock them.
If one of the doors including the rear gate is
opened, the doors cannot be locked.
Ding
Long beep (60
seconds max.)
—
Power warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while you
are carrying the access key fob, the push-
button ignition switch is in a position other
than “OFF” and the select lever is in the “P”
position.
Return the access key fob inside the vehicle,
or switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”.
If the push-button ignition switch is not
switched to “OFF”, the doors cannot be
locked.
Ding, ding ...
(7 seconds)
—
—
Access key warning:
The vehicle is driven while the access key fob
is not inside the vehicle.
Carry the access key fob, and drive the
vehicle.
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Inside warning
chime
Outside warning
chime
Operation indica-
tor on push-button
ignition switch
Status
Action
Ding
—
—
Access key warning for engine start:
The push-button ignition switch is pressed
while the access key fob is not inside the
vehicle.
Carry the access key fob, and press the
push-button ignition switch.
Ding
Beep, beep,
beep (3 times)
—
Access key takeout warning:
The driver exits the vehicle with the access
key fob and closes the driver’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than “OFF” and the select lever is in the
“P” position.
Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, and get out of the vehicle.
Ding
Beep, beep,
beep (3 times)
—
Passenger access key takeout warning:
A fellow passenger exits the vehicle with the
access key fob and closes a door other than
the driver’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than
“OFF”.
Return the access key fob to inside the
vehicle, or switch the push-button ignition
switch to “OFF”.
Long beep
(continuous)
Long beep
(continuous)
—
Access key takeout without “P” position
warning:
The driver exits the vehicle with the access
key fob and closes the driver’s door while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position
other than “OFF” and the select lever is in a
position other than the “P” position.
Shift the select lever to the “P” position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF” and exit the vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous)
—
—
Select lever position warning:
.
Case 1: The engine is turned off by
pressing the push-button ignition switch
while the select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
.
Case 2: The driver’s door is opened
while the push-button ignition switch is in
a position other than “OFF” and the
select lever is in a position other than the
“P” position.
.
Case 1: Start the engine, shift the select
lever to the “P” position, switch the push-
button ignition switch to “OFF” and exit
the vehicle.
.
Case 2: Shift the select lever to the “P”
position, switch the push-button ignition
switch to “OFF” and exit the vehicle.
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