2017 Quick Reference Guide

For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to

your Owner’s Manual.

basic operation
Lock/Unlock doors
Remote keyless entry system
1 All doors and the rear gate will be locked.
1
2 The driver’s door will be unlocked.
2
1 (To unlock all doors and the rear gate,
3 briefly press the button a second time
2 3 4 within 5 seconds.)
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PANIC
3 Press and hold to open the rear gate.

Remote Access key 4 The horn will sound and the hazard warning
transmitter key (if equipped) flashes will flash.
(if equipped)

Keyless access function (if equipped)

All doors and the rear gate will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the
access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
Side door (front door handles only):

Unlock*

Grip

Lock
Touch *Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s door
Door lock sensor handle to unlock all doors.

Opening rear gate:

Open

Press

Lock

Press
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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 Adjust each component
Front seat
Power seat (Driver’s seat-if equipped):

1 Forward and backward adjustment

2 Seat cushion angle adjustment
4
3 3 Seat height adjustment
2
4 Seatback angle (reclining) adjustment
5 5 Lumber support adjustment (if equipped)
1

Manual seat (if equipped):

1 Forward and backward adjustment

3
2 Seat cushion height adjustment
(Driver's seat only)
1
3 Seatback reclining adjustment
2

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

1 Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/
telescopic lock lever down.
2 2
2 Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
3 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
3
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
1
backward.

Remote control mirror switch

Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1 2
1 Select side to adjust
2 To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.

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 Start/Stop engine
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
To start engine:
STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
Operation STEP3: Shift the select lever in the P position.
indicator
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on
the push-button ignition switch turns green.
STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.

To stop engine:
STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the P position.
STEP3: Press the push-button ignition switch.

Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)

Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is switched
in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.
OFF (Turned off) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)

Electronic parking brake switch Ignition switch (if equipped)

Release

Apply

The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK

only when the key is pushed in while turning
it (all models) and the select lever is in the P
position (CVT models).
*The design may be slightly different from the illustration
depending on the models.
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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Operate Select lever/Shift lever
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Select lever button

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while

pressing the button in

Shift while pressing the button in

Shift without pressing the button

M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the
Downshift Upshift select lever from the D position to the M position to
select the manual mode.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.

Manual transmission (if equipped)

You must raise the slider and hold it in that position
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move
the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal.

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 MAIN PARTS AND OPERATION
A L B J C

H I

F D F D E

G
K
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system

A Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Front fog light switch (if equipped)

3 1 Headlights
2 Headlight flasher, High/Low beam change (dimmer)

High beam assist function (if equipped)

1
2 The high beam assist function automatically changes
the headlight from high beam to low beam (or vice versa).
The high beam assist function is activated when:
3
1. The light control switch is in the AUTO position and
the low beam headlights are on automatically.
2. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
When the high beam assist
function is activated, the indicator
(green) on the combination meter High beam assist
will illuminate. indicator

3 Turn signal
4 Front fog lights (if equipped)
To turn on the front fog lights, rotate dial to .
4
Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch is in...
- position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.
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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 B Wiper and washer switch
1 1 Windshield wiper
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
2
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
3
2 Wiper intermittent time control
3 Windshield washer

4
4 Rear window wiper and washer
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Continuous
: Intermittent
: Off
: Washer
Rotate knob to . The washer fluid sprays and the
wiper operates.

C Hazard warning flasher switch

To turn on the hazard warning flasher, press the button.
Use the hazard warning flasher when you have to park
in emergency conditions.

D Illumination brightness control dial

Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of the
instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does not
work at all.

*The design may be slightly different from the

illustration depending on the models.

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 E Defroster button/Rear window defogger button

1 Defroster button:
Press the button to defrost the windshield.

2 Rear window defogger button:

Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,
1 2
outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer
(if equipped). The function will automatically shut off
*The illustration of the print is Type A.
after approximately 15 minutes.

F Power rear gate switch (if equipped)

Press and hold

the switch.

G Hood release knob

Pull

H Power window switches

1
2 1 Lock switch
4
2 For driver’s window
3 For front passenger’s window
3 4 For rear left passenger’s window
5
5 For rear right passenger’s window
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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
I Power door locking switch

To lock all doors and the rear gate

To unlock all doors and the rear gate

J Seat heater (if equipped)

Front seat heater switch
1 HIGH mode indicator
2 MID mode indicator
3 LOW mode indicator

1 1
2 2
3 3
Driver’s side Front passenger’s
side

K Fuel filler lid release lever

Pull
Right side

This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is

located on the right side of the vehicle.

L Audio control buttons

These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.

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 Hill Holder switch
Deactivate the Hill Holder function when:
Activate/ • Towing a trailer
Deactivate
• Carrying a heavy load
• When you do not frequently stop your vehicle on an
uphill slope using the parking brake.

*The design may be slightly different from the

illustration depending on the models.

Moonroof switch (if equipped)

Tilting Sliding
1 Raise 1 Open

2 Lower 2 Close

1 1
2 2

Child safety locks

Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear door
cannot be opened from the inside.

Front seat shoulder belt anchor height

1 To lower:
Push the upper part of the anchor and slide it down.
1 2 2 To raise:
Slide the anchor up.

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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 FUNCTION for MORE COMFORTABLE DRIVE
D B
J

G F G

A E A E H I
Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system

A Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system.

Indicator lights on the combination meter

Vehicle Dynamics Control mode

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode

It may be helpful to temporarily deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to escape
from the following situations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise
slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.

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 B Cruise control buttons (if equipped)
Models without EyeSight system
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on
the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.

1 Cruise control main button: To activate and

1 deactivate
2 RES/SET switch:
2 ▲RES/+ side : To increase the speed/To resume
▼SET/- side : To set speed/To decrease the speed
3 CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
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Models with EyeSight system

EyeSight is a driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in
making decisions in order to provide for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce
driver fatigue.

1 (Lane Keep Assist) switch

2 (Following distance setting) switch

3 3 RES/+ switch
2
4 SET/- switch
4
5 (CRUISE) switch

1 5

C Information display

1 Clock
2 Climate control mode indicators
3 Outside temperature indicator
Control
switch
Control switch: To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the + button or the - button.
PM MAX OUT TEMP

A/C

1 2 3

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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
D Multi information display

1 ECO gauge
1 2 Basic screen
2 3 Cruise control information
km/h 3 4 Select lever/gear position indicator
4 5 Warning screen
5
6 Odometer/double trip meter
km 6
Control switch: By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the /SET
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.

Control
switch

E BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)

If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/RCTA

OFF indicator is displayed on the multi information
display of the combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is
deactivated.

BSD/RCTA
The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind
Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert.
The system notifies the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.

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 F Steering responsive fog lights OFF switch (if equipped)

If the steering responsive fog lights OFF switch is

pressed, the steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator is displayed on the Multi information display of
the combination meter, and the steering responsive fog
lights system is deactivated.

Steering responsive fog lights system

OFF indicator

Steering responsive fog lights system

The steering responsive fog lights system automatically turns the front fog light on and
off based on the steering angle and vehicle speed when entering a curve or driving on
curved roads.
The system is intended to help prevent accidents by enabling better visibility of curves
ahead and early recognition of any disabled vehicles or other obstacles.

G Power rear gate memory switch (if equipped)

Your desired rear gate height can be registered.

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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
H Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (Models with EyeSight system)
Press and hold this switch for approximately
2 seconds or longer to turn off the Lane Departure
Warning and Lane Sway Warning functions.

Lane Departure Warning

When vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (30 MPH) or more, this function warns
the driver if the system detects that the vehicle is likely to depart the traffic lane.

I Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch (Models with EyeSight system)

Press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to turn off the Pre-Collision
Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management.

Pre-Collision Braking System

When there is the risk of a rear-end collision with an obstacle in front, the EyeSight
system helps to minimize or prevent a collision by warning the driver. If the driver still
does not take evasive action to avoid a collision, the brakes can be automatically applied
just before the collision in order to reduce impact damage, or if possible, prevent the
collision. If the driver takes evasive action to avoid a collision, Pre-Collision Brake Assist
will operate in order to help the driver to prevent the collision.

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 J Seat position memory function (driver’s seat - if equipped)
Some of your desired seat positions can be registered.
Register the seat position with button 1 or 2 or each
of the access keys (if equipped) and retrieve the seat
1 position.
2

K Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped)

The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the surface
of the steering wheel at a constant temperature.

Pull

X-mode switch (CVT models)

X-mode assists driving more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill
and downhill.

X-mode switch X-mode indicator

X-mode has the following functions.
Hill descent control function : Using this function, you can keep the vehicle at a
consistent speed driving downhill. If the vehicle speed
is likely to increase, the brake control system will be
activated to adjust the vehicle speed.
Driving ability control : This mode increases the hill-climbing ability and driving
ability as well as enabling smooth application of torque for
easier control of the steering wheel.

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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 MAIN WARNING and INDICATOR LIGHTS
Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.

Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.

Seatbelt warning Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

Remind the driver to fasten Remind the front passenger to
seatbelt. fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
overhead console.

Malfunction indicator (Check Engine) Charge warning

Engine/Emission control system Charging system malfunction.
malfunction.

Oil pressure warning Engine low oil level warning

The engine oil pressure is too The engine oil level decreases to
low. the lower limit.

All-wheel drive warning (CVT models) SRS airbag system warning

Tires of different diameter fitted/ SRS airbag system and/
air pressure excessively low. or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.

Power steering warning AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)

The electric power steering Transmission fluid temperature
system malfunction. is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.

Low fuel warning High beam assist warning

Fuel tank is nearly empty. Refill The high beam assist function
fuel immediately. malfunction.

Brake system warning

Electronic parking brake system malfunction/Brake fluid level/EBD System
malfunction (Anti-lock brake system warning light illuminates simultaneously).

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 Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.

Access key warning

The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.

ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD System malfunction.
(Brake System warning light illuminates simultaneously).

Windshield washer fluid warning

The fluid level in the windshield washer fluid tank decreases to the lower limit.

BSD/RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA) malfunction.

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.

Icy road surface warning screen

When the outside temperature becomes 3°C (37°F) or less, the icy road surface
warning screen interrupts to inform the driver that the road surface may be
frozen.

RAB warning
Reverse Automatic Braking System malfunctions.

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◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.

Turn signal Headlight High beam

indicator indicator indicator

Front fog light Security Door open

indicator indicator indicator

BSD/RCTA OFF Cruise control Cruise control

indicator indicator set indicator

Hill Holder indicator Hill descent control indicator

X mode indicator High beam assist indicator

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Front passenger’s frontal

indicator airbag ON/OFF indicator

Electronic parking brake Steering responsive fog lights

indicator OFF indicator

Sonar audible alarm OFF

RAB OFF indicator
indicator

Lane Departure Warning OFF Pre-Collision Braking System

indicator OFF indicator

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