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When the vehicle is parked

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle's electrical components.

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Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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Do not attach suction cups to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Suction cups or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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Always apply the parking brake, shift the select lever to P (vehicles with an
automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

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Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.

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Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise,
be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your SUBARU
dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle,
resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the select
lever or shift lever, or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an
accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is
parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the
vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

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When braking

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When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

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If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.

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The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.

CAUTION

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Pre-driving check

Trapping small animals in the cooling fan and belts of the engine may result
in a malfunction. Check that no small animal enters the engine compartment
and under the vehicle before starting the engine.

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When driving the vehicle

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, driv-
ing torque may be restrained. This is not a malfunction.

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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

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CAUTION

Vehicles with a manual transmission

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If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, driv-
ing torque may be restrained. This is not a malfunction.

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Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears.

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Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.

• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.

Doing so may cause clutch trouble.

• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov-

ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.

• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill

grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.

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Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

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Do not release the clutch pedal too quickly. Doing so may damage the
transmission.

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When parking the vehicle

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always shift the select lever to P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accel-
erate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. Also set
the parking brake.

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When parking the vehicle, be careful not to contact a wheel stop, etc. as
doing so may damage the bumpers, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

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When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not race the engine for
more than 5 seconds in any position except the N or P position when the
brake is applied or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause
the transmission fluid to overheat.

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Replacement of brake pad and lining

If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audible brake
pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or
replacement.

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Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings

Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to
lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly and gently.

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If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

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It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

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The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (

→P. 451)

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When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

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Engine stalling

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Short in electrical components

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Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your SUBARU dealer check the following:

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Brake function

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Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, differential, etc.

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Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the access key
on your person starts the engine or changes push-button ignition
switch modes.

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Starting the engine

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the select lever is set in P.

If the select lever is not set in P, the engine may not be started.
(

→P. 185)

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

The keyless access with push button start system indicator light
(green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the
engine cannot be started.

Press the push-button ignition
switch shortly and firmly.

When operating the push-but-
ton ignition switch, one short,
firm press is enough. It is not
necessary to press and hold
the switch.

The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 10 seconds,
whichever is less.

Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.

The engine can be started
from any push-button ignition
switch mode.

STEP

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in neutral.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

The keyless access with push button start system indicator light
(green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the
engine cannot be started.

Press the push-button ignition
switch shortly and firmly.

When operating the push-but-
ton ignition switch, one short,
firm press is enough. It is not
necessary to press and hold
the switch.

The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 10 seconds,
whichever is less.

Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.

The engine can be started
from any push-button ignition
switch mode.

STEP

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Stopping the engine

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Stop the vehicle.
Shift the select lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (

→P. 197)

Release the brake pedal.

Press the push-button ignition
switch.

Check that the keyless access
with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.

STEP

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Set the parking brake. (

→P. 197)

Release the clutch pedal.

Press the push-button ignition
switch.

Check that the keyless access
with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.

STEP

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Changing push-button ignition switch mode

Modes can be changed by pressing the push-button ignition switch
with the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual transmission) released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off*

The hazard warning flashers
can be used.

The keyless access with push
button start system indicator
light (green) is off.

“ACC” mode

Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.

The keyless access with push
button start system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.

“ON” mode

All electrical components can
be used.

The keyless access with push
button start system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.

*: Vehicles with an automatic

transmission: If the select lever
is in a position other than P
when turning off the engine, the
push-button ignition switch will
be turned to “ACC” mode, not
to off.

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When stopping the engine with the select lever in a position
other than P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

If the engine is stopped with the select lever in a position other than P,
the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to “ACC” mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the select lever to P.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) flashes slowly and then press the push-
button ignition switch once.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.

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Auto power off function

Vehicles with an automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode for more than 20 minutes or “ON” mode
(the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the select lever in P,
the push-button ignition switch will automatically turn off. However, this func-
tion cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with
the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for long periods of
time when the engine is not running.

Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode for more than 20 minutes or “ON” mode
(the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the push-button ignition
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button ignition
switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for long periods of time when the engine is not
running.

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Operation of the push-button ignition switch

If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the push-button ignition switch
mode may not change or the engine may not start.

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Access key battery depletion
→P. 35

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Conditions affecting operation
→P. 31

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Note for the “keyless access” entry function
→P. 32

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If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

→P. 82)

Contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Steering lock

After turning the push-button ignition switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
Operating the push-button ignition switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Check that the select lever is securely set
in P. The engine may not start if the select
lever is displaced out of P. The keyless
access with push button start system indi-
cator light (green) will flash quickly.

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When the steering lock cannot be released

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.

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If the keyless access with push button start indicator flashes in yellow
and a message is displayed on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately.

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If the access key battery is depleted
→P. 387

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If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting
→P. 471

The keyless access with push button start
system indicator light (green) will flash
quickly and a message will be shown on
the multi-information display. (

→P. 440)

Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion

Check that the select lever is set in P.
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.

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Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth

The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the push-button ignition switch
to “ON” mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling
may be unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a
malfunction.

WARNING

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When starting the engine

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Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light flashes
in green after the engine has started, never drive the vehicle. The steering
wheel is still locked, and it may result in an accident.

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Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine

Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition switch is pressed for 2 seconds or longer or
pressed 3 times successively, the engine will stop. When the engine stops,
the brake booster will not function. A greater foot pressure will be required
on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will not operate either. A greater force will be
required to steer, and it may result in an accident.

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To prevent battery discharge

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Do not leave the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for
long periods of time without the engine running.

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If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green)
is illuminated, the push-button ignition switch is not off. When exiting the
vehicle, always check that the push-button ignition switch is off.

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not stop the engine when the
select lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
select lever position, the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off
but instead be turned to “ACC” mode. If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode,
battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your SUBARU dealer immediately.

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not shift the select lever while
the starter is operating.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the push-button ignition
switch

If the push-button ignition switch seems to be operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately.

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