2014 Quick Reference Guide

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A Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

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

B Hazard warning flasher

To turn on, push switch.
Use in emergency conditions.

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.
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C Push-button ignition switch
Starting engine
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the P position. The engine can also
start when the select lever is in the N position, however, for
safety reasons, start in the P position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator on the
push-button ignition switch turns green. When starting with
the select lever in the N position, the indicator does not turn
green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button
ignition switch.
Stopping engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the selector lever to the P position.
3. Press the Push-button Ignition Switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the power will be switched off.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal,
the power is switched in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.

D Headlights / Turn signal

3 1 Headlights
To turn on, rotate knob to;
: Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license plate
1 lights are on.
: Instrument panel illumination, parking lights,
2 front side marker lights, rear side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights are on.
3 AUTO (if equipped) :
Headlights and the lights mentioned above
are automatically ON / OFF.
: The headlights are all off.
2 High/low beam change
To change to high beam, push lever forward. To return, pull back to detent.
To flash high beams, pull lever toward you and release.
3 Turn signal
Move lever up or down.
Even if the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch, the lights can be illuminated by
operating the light control switch position from (off) to or .
To prevent the battery from discharged, before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the light
control switch is turned to (off).

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 E Fog lights (if equipped)
To turn on, rotate dial to .
Front fog lights operate only when
headlight switch is in:
- position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.

F Windshield wiper and washer

1 1 Wiper
2 To operate, push lever down/up to the
following positions:
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
3 : Low speed
: High speed

2 Intermittent interval
To change interval speed, turn dial.
3 Washer
To wash the windshield, pull the wiper control lever
toward you.

G Rear window wiper and washer

To operate, rotate knob to; In the intermittent
: Washer position, when you
(accompanied by wiper operation) move the select lever
: Continuous to the R position, the
: Intermittent rear wiper will switch to
: Off continuous operation.
: Washer
(accompanied by wiper operation)

H Remote control mirror switch

Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON.
1 Turn the control switch to the side that you want to adjust.
L is for the left mirror, R is for the right mirror.
1 2
2 Move the control switch in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
Return the control switch to the neutral position to prevent
unintentional operation.

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.
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I Illumination brightness control
To adjust brightness of the clock display and instrument panel
illumination, turn dial.

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.

J Continuously variable transmission

With the brake pedal P = Park

depressed, shift This position is for parking the
while pressing the vehicle and starting the hybrid
button in
system.
Shift while pressing
the button in R = Reverse
Shift without N = Neutral
pressing the button No gear engaged.
D = Drive
Manual mode: For normal driving.
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, M = Manual mode
move the select lever from the D position to
the M position to select the manual mode.

Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the

steering wheel.
To upshift to the next higher gear position, pull the shift paddle
that has + indicated on it. To downshift to the next lower gear
position, pull the shift paddle that has – indicated on it.

K Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

To deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system,
push switch.
light on the combination meter illuminates.
Deactivation should not be used except when
absolutely necessary.

Please refer to Owner’s Manual as to when Vehicle Dynamics

Control should be deactivated.

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 L Cruise control (if equipped)
1 3
6
2 4
5
Cruise control indicator
The cruise control main button
is pressed to activate the cruise
control function.
Cruise control set indicator
The vehicle speed has been set
to use the cruise control function.
M Audio control buttons (if equipped)
◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.
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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 To activate: Press the CRUISE main button.
2 To set speed: Press the RES/SET switch to the SET side
at desired speed and release it.
3 To increase the speed:
- Press the RES/SET switch to the RES side and hold it,
release at desired speed.
- Depress accelerator pedal, and press the RES/SET
switch to the SET side at desired speed.
- For incremental acceleration, press the RES/SET switch
to the RES side quickly, each tap equals an increase of
1 km/h (0.6 mph).
4 To decrease the speed:
- Press the RES/SET switch to the SET side and hold it,
release at desired speed.
- Depress brake pedal, and press the RES/SET switch to
the SET side at desired speed.
- For incremental deceleration, press the RES/SET switch
to the SET side quickly, each tap equals a decrease of
1 km/h (0.6 mph).
5 To temporarily cancel: Press CANCEL button or depress
brake pedal, clutch pedal (MT). Return to preset speed after
it has been cancelled: RES/SET switch to the RES side.
6 To deactivate: Push the CRUISE main button.
Cruise control is always deactivated when the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or LOCK.
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.
For the detail and the preparation, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
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N Multi-function display
1 2 3 4
Multi-function display:
1 Outside temperature indicator
2 Information reminder:
5 If the information reminder appears, pull /SET
switch on the steering wheel toward you to recall
the message.
3 Top display:
Displays the driving range on remaining fuel,
average fuel consumption or current fuel
consumption.
Control switch
4 Clock
For the detail, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual.

5 Driving information display:

By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control switch, the screens and selection items can be switched
in the following sequence.
Fuel consumption screen ECO history screen Fuel save screen Energy flow screen
Vehicle activation status screen Triple meter screen Guidance screen Clock/Calendar
screen Fuel consumption screen...
• : ▲ (backward) switch
• : ▼ (forward) switch

Energy flow screen: You can display the following information on the multi function display.
- Status of the high voltage battery.
- Energy flow between engine, motor, high voltage battery and wheels.
Engine Motor High voltage battery

The motor is assisting Driving only by the Driving only by the

the engine motor power engine power

Charging the high Charging the high voltage Charging the high voltage
voltage battery with the battery while driving by battery by using the
regenerative brakes using the engine power engine power

Power from the engine

Remaining quantity of the
Power from the motor high voltage battery
Charge to the high voltage battery
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 M E T E R S / I N D I C ATO R S
B D G I A

E C H F
The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly
different than that shown in the illustration.
A Speedometer B Tachometer C Fuel gauge D Odometer / Trip meter
E Trip meter A/B selection and reset knob F Information display selection knob
Press to select between trip A and trip B. Press this knob to switch the display.
Press and hold to reset selected trip meter. For the details, please refer to Owner’s Manual.
For other functions, please refer to Owner’s Manual.
G Select lever and gear position indicator
This indicator shows the position of the select lever.
When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection)
and the upshift/downshift indicator light up.
H ECO gauge
The ECO gauge shows the difference between the current rate of fuel consumption and the average rate
of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset. If the needle of the gauge moves towards the right
side, this indicates better fuel efficiency.
I Cruise control indicator / Cruise control set indicator
See the page 6.

MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Refer to the 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 seatbelt. Remind the front passenger to fasten
seatbelt.

SRS airbag system warning Power steering warning

SRS airbag system and/or seatbelt The electric power steering system
pretensioner malfunction. malfunction.

Charge warning Oil pressure warning

Charging system malfunction. Engine oil pressure is too low.
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AT OIL TEMP warning
Transmission fluid temperature is too hot /
Transmission control system malfunction.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to the
lower limit.
Door open warning
Door or rear gate is ajar.
Brake system warning
Parking brake on / Low fluid level / EBD
System malfunction (ABS warning light
illuminates simultaneously) / Vacuum pump
System malfunction.
Windshield washer fluid warning
The fluid level in the windshield washer fluid
tank decreases to the lower limit.
Hill start assist warning /
Hill start assist OFF indicator
Warning: Hill start assist system malfunction
Indicator: Hill start assist system OFF.
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.
Access key warning light (if equipped)
The access key is not inside the vehicle.
For other situation, refer to Owner’s Manual.
Pedestrian Alert warning light
The pedestrian alert unit malfunction.
EV mode lamp
Driving only using the motor power.
The engine is stopped by the Auto Start
Stop system.
*Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves when
the ignition switch is turned ON.
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Malfunction indicator (Check Engine)
Engine/emission control system malfunction.
Low fuel warning
Fuel level is low. Refill fuel immediately.
All-wheel drive warning
Excessively low air pressure in any of the
tire / tires of different diameter fitted.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction / EBD
System malfunction (Brake System warning
light illuminates simultaneously).
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON and OFF indicators
The indicators show you the status of the
front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is
pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system.
Coolant temperature low indicator /
Coolant temperature high warning
Illumination in BLUE: insufficient warming
up of the engine.
Illumination / blinking in RED: engine
overheating / almost overheating.
Blinking in RED and BLUE alternately:
electrical system malfunction.
Hybrid fail lamp
The hybrid system malfunction.
Hybrid READY indicator light
The hybrid system has started.
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A Front seat adjustment

3 1 Forward and backward adjustment:
1
Pull lever up and slide seat forward or backward.
2 Seat cushion height adjustment (Driver’s seat only):
Pull lever up to raise seat; push lever down to lower it.
3 Seatback reclining:
2 Pull lever up and move seatback forward
or backward.
2
B Head restraint adjustment
1 Hight adjustment:
To raise: Pull the head restraint up.
1 To lower:Push the head restraint down while pressing
2
the release button on the top of the seatback.
2 Angle adjustment:
To tilt: Tilt the head restraint by hand to the preferred
position.
To return: Tilt the head restraint once as far forward as it
can go. The head restraint will automatically
return to the fully upright position.
C Front seatbelt anchor height D Seat heater (if equipped)
To lower anchor To warm seat,
height, pull the push LO (for normal
release knob and HI heating) or HI
slide anchor down. To (for rapid heating)
raise anchor height, LOW
position on switch.
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slide anchor up.
◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.
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E Rear center seatbelt
2 3

4 5

To fasten:
1 Raise the head restraint to the
extended position.
2 Remove the tongue plate from the belt
holder on the right side of the cargo area
and pull out the seatbelt slowly.
3 Pass seatbelt through the belt guide.
To unfasten:
4 Insert webbing end to connector. Insert a tongue plate or other hard
5 Fasten seatbelt in the usual way. pointed object into the slot in the buckle.
See the Owner’s Manual Chapter 1
for details.
F Folding down rear seatback
To fold rear seatback down, pull knob and fold the
seatback down.

G Lower anchorages
Lower anchorages (bars) are provided for installing
child restraint system.
They are located where seat cushion meets seatback.
See the Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 for details.

H Top tether anchorages

Top tether anchorages are provided for installing child
restraint system with top tether.
They are located on the back side of the rear seat back.
See the Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 for details.

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Remote keyless entry / Access key

1 1 Lock/arm button
Press the or button to lock all doors and
2 rear gate.
1
3 2 Unlock/disarm button
2 3
Press the or button to unlock the
PANIC
driver’s door.
To unlock all doors and the rear gate,
Remote Access key briefly press the or button a second time
transmitter key within 5 seconds.
3 Rear gate unlock button
Press the button to unlock the rear gate.
See the Owner’s manual Chapter 2 for details.

Rear gate open

To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock,
then press the rear gate opener button.

To open by the access key

Carry the access key,and press the rear gate opener button.

Fuel filler lid release lever

To open fuel filler lid, pull lever up.

Hood lock release

To open engine hood, pull lever backward.

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Power windows
Ignition switch must be in ON.
1 For driver’s window
3
1 One-touch auto down: Push down switch firmly
and release, window goes down all the way; pull
2 switch back lightly to stop; press lightly and hold for
2 normal operation.
One-touch auto up: Pull up switch firmly and
2
release, window goes up all the way; push switch
lightly to stop; pull lightly and hold for normal
operation.
2 For passenger’s window (front and rear)
Push switch down and hold to open;
pull back and hold to close.
3 Lock switch
Press button down until clicks,
only driver’s window operates;
press again and passenger windows function again.

Power door lock

To lock all doors and rear gate, push front side of the switch.
To unlock all doors and rear gate, push rear side of the switch.

Child safety locks

Located on the edge of the rear doors.
When lock lever is in the locked position,
rear door cannot be opened from the inside.

Sunroof (if equipped)

Sliding: OPEN / CLOSE switch
1 Open: Slide the rear side.
2 Close: Slide the front side.

1 1 Tilting: UP / DOWN switch

2 2 1 Raise: Press the rear side.
2 Lower: Press the front side.
Sliding Tilting

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 C L I M AT E C O N T RO L
C B D

A H F E I G
Type A Control panel
for Type A

C D B J C

A H F E I G
Type B Control panel
for Type B

A AUTO button
FULL AUTO mode operation:
When the AUTO button is pressed, the indicator light FULL AUTO on the display illuminates.
In this state, fan speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor
operation are automatically controlled.

AUTO mode operation:

If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the OFF button, rear window
defogger button and temperature control dial(s) during FULL AUTO mode operation, the
FULL indicator light on the control panel will turn off and AUTO indicator light will remain
illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you
operated. To change the system back to the FULL AUTO mode, press the AUTO button.

B Fan speed control dial C Temperature control dial

Turn dial to turn on and to select fan speeds. Turn the dial to regulate the temperature
of airflow.
Turn the dial to set the preferred interior
D Airflow mode selection dial / button temperature.
Turn dial or press the button to select the
desired air flow mode.

E Air inlet selection button

Press button to select air flow.
ON (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside vehicle.
OFF (outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
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F Air conditioner button
Press A/C button to select air conditioner ON/OFF.
ON: Press the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner.
OFF: Press the button again.

Rear window defogger / Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) /

G Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
Press button to turn on rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger (if equipped) or
wiper deicer (if equipped). The function will automatically shut off after about 15 min.

H OFF button J DUAL mode button

Press this button to turn off the climate
control system.
I Defroster button
Press this button to defrost windshield.
Press this button to separate temperature
settings for the driver’s side and passenger’s
side can be enabled.

MAINTENANCE
To keep your vehicle in proper operating condition and to assure peak performance at all
times, the recommended maintenance service should be performed in accordance with the
maintenance schedule. Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on maintenance items
and intervals.
Also, we recommend that you check your vehicle yourself daily for more comfortable use of
your vehicle.
When you are going to check your vehicle yourself, please do so in compliance with in the
Owner’s Manual.

Engine compartment overview

1 1 Brake fluid reservoir
2 Engine oil level gauge
3 Engine coolant reservoir
4 Windshield washer tank

2 3 4

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