Subaru XV Crosstrek (2016 year). Manual

Instruments and controls

Mirrors...............................................................

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Inside mirror ....................................................

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Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)......

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Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink

(if equipped)...................................................

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Outside mirrors ................................................

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Defogger and deicer ........................................

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Tilt/telescopic steering wheel .........................

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Horn ..................................................................

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Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without

“keyless access with push–button start system”)

Ignition switch (models with-
out

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”)

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to

the

“LOCK” position while the

vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steer-
ing wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much great-
er effort than usual to steer.

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-

ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child or
others. Children could operate
the power windows, the moon-
roof or other controls or even
make the vehicle move.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged
against your knees or hands while
you are driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the

“ON” posi-

tion to the

“ACC” or “LOCK” posi-

tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a key
holder or to a large bunch of other
keys, centrifugal force may act on it
as the vehicle moves, resulting in
unwanted turning of the ignition
switch.

The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, ACC, ON and START.

NOTE

. Keep the ignition switch in the

“LOCK” position when the engine is
not running.

. Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the

“ON” or “ACC” position can cause the
battery to go dead.

. If the ignition switch will not move
from the

“LOCK” position to the “ACC”

position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch.

& LOCK

The key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the right and left
as you turn the key.

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The key can be turned from the

“ACC” to

“LOCK” position only when the select
lever is in the

“P” position (CVT models)

and the key is pushed in while turning it
(all models).

& ACC

In this position the electrical accessories
(audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.

& ON

This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.

& START

The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When

the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the

“ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position while the engine
is running.

If your registered key fails to start the
engine, pull out the key once (the security
indicator light will blink), and then insert
the key into the ignition switch and turn it
to the

“START” position and again try to

start the engine.

NOTE

The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:

. The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.

. The key is near another key that
contains an immobilizer transponder.

. The key is near or touching another
transmitter.

& Key reminder chime

The reminder chime sounds when the
driver

’s door is opened and the ignition

switch is in the

“LOCK” or “ACC” position.

The chime stops under the following
conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position

. when the key is removed from the
ignition switch
. when the driver’s door is closed

Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without

“keyless access with push–button start system”)

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Instruments and controls/Push

–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)

& Ignition switch light (if

equipped)

For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when the driver

’s door is opened or

when the driver

’s door is unlocked using

the remote keyless entry transmitter.

The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.
. when the driver’s door is closed

. when the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter

The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position

. when all doors and the rear gate (5-
door) are locked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter

Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system)

& Safety precautions

Refer to

“Safety precautions” F2-10.

& Operating range for push-

button start system

4-door
1)

Antenna

Operating range

5-door
1)

Antenna

Operating range

NOTE

. If the access key is not detected
within the operating range of the an-
tennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.

. Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the engine.

. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start. It
may also cause a false warning to

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issue although no malfunction actually
occurs, or not to issue a warning when
any malfunction occurs.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor

– Inside the glove box

– Inside the door trim pocket

– On the rear seat

– On the rear shelf (4-door)

– Inside the trunk (4-door)

– In the cargo area (5-door)

. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in

“Access key – if access key does not
operate properly

” F9-18. In such a

case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to

“Replacing battery of access

key

” F11-44.

& Switching power

Operation indicator

Push-button ignition switch

The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver

’s seat.

2. Shift the select lever into the

“P”

position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of

“OFF”,

“ACC”, “ON” and “OFF”. When the engine
is stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in

“ACC” or “ON”, the operation

indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in orange.

Power

status

Indicator color

Operation

OFF

Turned off

Power is turned

off.

ACC

Orange

The following

systems can be

used:

audio and ac-

cessory power

outlet.

Orange

(while engine is

stopped)

All electrical

systems can be

used.

Turned off

(while engine is

running)

CAUTION

. When the push-button ignition

switch is left in

“ON” or “ACC”

for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.

. Do not spill drinks or other

liquids on the push-button igni-
tion switch. It may cause a mal-
function.

. Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch with a hand soiled
with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.

. If the push-button ignition switch

Instruments and controls/Push

–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)

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Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher

does not operate smoothly, stop
t h e

o p e r a t i o n .

C o n t a c t

SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If the push-button ignition switch

does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.

. If the vehicle was left in the hot

sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.

NOTE

. The push-button ignition switch can-
not be switched to

“OFF” when the

select lever is in a position other than

“P”.

. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.

. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.

. If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel

left and right.

! Battery drainage prevention func-

tion

When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the

“ACC” or “ON” position for

approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to

“OFF” to prevent the battery

from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the

“P” position.

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to

“Access key – if access key does

not operate properly

” F9-18.

Hazard warning flasher

Models without multi function display

Models with multi function display

The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park

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your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
push the button again.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.

Meters and gauges

NOTE

Some of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter use liquid-crystal
displays. You will find their indications
hard to see if you wear polarized
glasses.

& Combination meter illumina-

tion

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, various parts of the combi-
nation meter will illuminate in the following
sequence.

1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal
display illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.

& Canceling the function for

meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the
movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the
ignition switch is turned to the

“ON”

position.

! Type A combination meter
To change the setting, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK”/

“OFF” or “ACC” position.

Trip knob

2. Press the trip knob to show

“

” or

“

” on the trip meter display.

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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges

The display can be switched as shown in
the following sequence by pressing the
trip knob.

*: They cannot be displayed when the

ignition switch is in the

“ON” position.

To change the current setting, press the
trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated
: Deactivated

NOTE

. Your vehicle’s initial movement
setting of the meter/gauge needles
has been set for activation

“

” at

the time of shipment from the factory.

. It is not possible to change the initial
movement setting of the meter/gauge
needles when the ignition switch is in
the

“ON” position. Change the setting

when the ignition switch is in the

“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position.

! Type B combination meter
Perform the procedures described in

“Gauge Initial Movement” F3-41.

& Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.

& Odometer

Type A
1)

Trip knob

Type B
1)

Trip knob (U.S.-spec. models)

Trip knob (except U.S.-spec. models)

This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the

“ON” position.

The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the

“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC”

position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. If you do not press the trip knob within
10 seconds of illumination of the od-
ometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter
will turn off.
Also, if you open and close the driver

’s

door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will turn off.

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& Double trip meter

Type A
1)

Trip knob

Type B
1)

Trip knob (U.S.-spec. models)

Trip knob (except U.S.-spec. models)

This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the

“ON”

position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.

If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the

“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC”

position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. It is possible to switch between the A
trip meter and B trip meter indications
while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If
you do not press the trip knob within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn
off.
Also, if you open and close the driver

’s

door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will turn off.

The display can be switched as shown in
the following sequence by pressing the
trip knob.

*: They cannot be displayed when the

ignition switch is in the

“ON” position.

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob
and keep the knob pressed for more than
2 seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.

NOTE

If the connection between the combina-
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost.

& Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrev-

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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges

ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.

NOTE

To protect the engine/transmission
while the select lever is in the

“P” or

“N” position (for CVT models) or the
shift lever is in the neutral position (for
MT models), the engine is controlled so
that the engine speed may not become
too high even if the accelerator pedal is
pressed hard.

& Fuel gauge

Fuel gauge (type A)
1)

Trip knob

Fuel gauge (type B)
1)

Trip knob (U.S.-spec. models)

Trip knob (except U.S.-spec. models)

The fuel gauge is displayed when the
ignition is in the

“ON” position, and it

shows the approximate amount of fuel
remaining in the tank.

The gauge indication may change slightly
during braking, turning or acceleration due
to fuel level movement in the tank.

If you press the trip knob while the ignition
switch is in the

“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC”

position, the fuel gauge will light up and
indicate the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is
indicating the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob
for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the

driver

’s door, the fuel gauge indication will

turn off.

NOTE

You will see the

“

” sign in the fuel

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler
door (lid) is located on the right side of
the vehicle.

& ECO gauge (if equipped)

U.S.-spec. models

Except U.S.-spec. models

The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the current rate of fuel consump-
tion and the average rate of fuel consump-
tion since the trip meter was last reset.

If the needle of the gauge moves towards
the right side, this indicates better fuel

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efficiency.

NOTE

. The ECO gauge shows only an
approximate indication of fuel effi-
ciency.

. After resetting the trip meter, the
average rate of fuel consumption is not
shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).
Before that time, the ECO gauge does
not operate.

Warning and indicator lights

& Initial illumination for system

check

Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate 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 then turn off after several
seconds 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

ON /

: Front passenger

’s frontal airbag

ON indicator light

: Front passenger

’s frontal airbag

OFF indicator light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

function indicator light

: Coolant temperature low indicator

light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: Engine low oil level warning light

: Windshield washer fluid warning light

: AT OIL TEMP warning light

(CVT models)

: Low tire pressure warning light

(U.S.- spec. models)

: ABS warning light

: Brake system warning light

: Low fuel warning light

: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start

assist OFF indicator light

: Door open warning light

: AWD warning light (CVT models)

: Power steering warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning

light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-

tor light

: Cruise control indicator light

(if equipped)

: Cruise control set indicator light

(if equipped)

: Automatic headlight beam leveler

warning light (models with HID head-
lights)

: Steering responsive fog lights warn-

ing indicator/Steering responsive fog
lights OFF indicator (models with
EyeSight system)

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.

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 seat-
belts by illuminating the warning lights in

the locations indicated in the following
illustration and sounding a chime.

Driver

’s warning light (type A)

Driver

’s warning light (type B)

Front passenger

’s warning light

! 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 6 seconds, to warn that the
seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri-
ver

’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)

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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.

. It is possible to cancel the warning
operation that follows the 6-second
warning after turning ON the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is
turned ON next time, however, the
complete sequence of the warning
operation resumes. For further details
about canceling the warning operation,
please contact your SUBARU dealer.

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 TV onto the seatback.
. Do not store a heavy load in the
seatback pocket.
. Do not allow the rear seat occupant 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

“Front seats” F1-2.

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

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 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.

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. Immediately take your vehi-
cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer
to have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.
. 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

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

. Continuous illumination of the

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

For details about the components mon-
itored by the warning light, refer to

“SRS

airbag system monitors

” F1-67.

& Front passenger’s frontal

airbag ON and OFF indica-
tors

ON /

: Front passenger

’s frontal airbag ON

indicator

: 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 next to the
clock in the center portion of the dash-
board.
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 indica-
tors remain illuminated or off simulta-
neously even after the system check
period, the system is malfunctioning.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately for an inspection.

CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction in-
dicator light

CAUTION

If the CHECK ENGINE 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 a problem or potential
problem somewhere in the emission con-
trol system.

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

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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 illuminating
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
warning light turn off immediately. It may
take several driving 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 do the
following.
. Reduce vehicle speed.

. Avoid hard acceleration.

. Avoid steep uphill grades.

. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-
ble.
. If towing a trailer, stop doing so as soon
as possible (trailer towing permitted with
Crosstrek models only).

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

Coolant temperature
low indicator light/Cool-
ant temperature high
warning light

CAUTION

. After turning the ignition switch

to the

“ON” position, if this

indicator light/warning light be-
haves in any of the following
ways, the electrical system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately for
an inspection.
– It remains blinking in RED.
– It remains illuminated in RED

for more than 2 seconds.

– It remains blinking in RED and

BLUE alternately.

. While driving, if this indicator

light/warning light behaves in
any of the following ways, take
the specified appropriate mea-
sure listed below.

– Blinking or illuminated in

RED:
Safely stop the vehicle as
soon as possible, and refer
to the emergency steps to
take in the case of engine
overheating. After that, have
the system checked by your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer
to

“Engine overheating” F9-

13.

– Blinking in RED and BLUE

alternately:
The electrical system may be
malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.

This coolant temperature low indicator
light/coolant temperature high warning
light has the following three functions.
. Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi-
cient warming up of the engine
. Blinking in RED indicates that the
engine is close to overheating
. Illumination in RED indicates overheat-
ing condition of the engine

For a system check, this indicator light/
warning light illuminates in RED for
approximately 2 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the

“ON” position.

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights

After that, this indicator light/warning light
changes to BLUE and maintains illumina-
tion in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light
turns off when the engine is warmed up
sufficiently.

If the engine coolant temperature in-
creases over the specified range, the
indicator light/warning light blinks in
RED. At this time, the engine is close to
overheating.

If the engine coolant temperature in-
creases further, the indicator light/warning
light illuminates in RED continuously. At
this time, the engine may be overheating.

When the indicator light/warning light
blinks in RED or illuminates in RED, safely
stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and
refer to the emergency steps to take in the
case of engine overheating. Refer to

“Engine overheating” F9-13. After that,
have the system checked by your nearest
SUBARU dealer.

Also, if the indicator light/warning light
often blinks in RED, the electrical system
may be malfunctioning. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

NOTE

If the engine is restarted after a certain
driving condition, this indicator light/

warning light may illuminate in RED.
However, this is not a malfunction if the
indicator light/warning light turns off
after a short time.

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.

Oil pressure warning
light

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” F11-8.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light illumi-
nated. This may cause serious en-
gine damage.

Engine low oil level
warning light

This light illuminates when the engine oil
level decreases to the lower limit.
If the engine low oil level warning light
illuminates while driving, park the vehicle
in 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” F11-8.
If the warning light does not turn off after
refilling the engine oil, or the warning light
illuminates even though the engine oil
level is within the normal range, have the
vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer.

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