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Vehicle Dynamics Control
system monitor

Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control warn-
ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light” F3-26 and “Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/
Traction mode indicator light /” F3-27.

Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch

Traction mode indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

When you press the switch briefly or for
more than approximately 2 seconds during
engine operation, the mode of the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system will be changed.

Vehicle Dynamics Control mode

When the ignition switch is on, this mode is
selected first.
This mode enables all controls for ABS,
the Traction Control System, and the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Select
this mode for most driving situations.
When this mode is selected, both indicator
lights on the combination meter turn off.

Traction mode

This mode restricts the functions of the
Traction Control System and Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system and thus delays
utilizing their functions as a reaction to
vehicle behavior in comparison with the
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode. Use this
mode in driving situations where the
vehicle dynamic performance will improve
without decreasing engine torque control.
When you press the switch briefly during
engine operation, the traction mode in-
dicator light and the Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator light on the combi-
nation meter illuminate. When you press
the switch again to reactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system, the traction
mode indicator light and the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turn
off.

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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
mode

This mode allows only the ABS control.
When you press the switch for more than
approximately 2 seconds during engine
operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light on the combination
meter illuminates. When you press the
switch again to reactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns
off.

Creating an adequate driving wheel slip by
deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system temporarily may help to escape
from the following situations. Use the
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode as
necessary.
.

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

You should not deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system except under
the above-mentioned situations.

NOTE

If you turn the ignition switch to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position with the Vehi-

cle Dynamics Control system deacti-
vated, the system will be automatically
reactivated the next time the engine is
started.
.

If you press and hold the switch for

30 seconds or longer, the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system is activated, and the system
ignores any further pressing of the
switch. To make the switch usable
again, turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position and restart the
engine.
.

When the Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF mode is selected, the vehicle’s
running performance is comparable
with that of a vehicle that does not have
a Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Do
not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system except when absolutely
necessary.
.

Even when the Vehicle Dynamics

Control OFF mode is selected, compo-
nents of the brake control system may
still activate. When the brake control
system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control operation indicator
light illuminates.

Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
models)

Low tire pressure warning light

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with a warning message by
sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel when tire pressure
is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this
system may not react immediately to a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,
a blow-out caused by running over a sharp
object).

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WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.
Otherwise, an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and ser-
ious personal injury could occur.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing
speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the vehicle placard
on the door pillar on the
driver’s side.

Even when the vehicle is driven a

very short distance, the tires get
warm and their pressures in-
crease accordingly. Be sure to
let the tires cool thoroughly be-
fore adjusting their pressures to
the standard values shown on the
tire placard. Refer to “Tires and
wheels” F11-29. The tire pres-
sure monitoring system does not
function when the vehicle is sta-

tionary. After adjusting the tire
pressures, increase the vehicle
speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h)
to start the TPMS rechecking of
the tire inflation pressures. If the
tire pressures are now above the
severe low pressure threshold,
the low tire pressure warning
light should turn off a few min-
utes later.

If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat
tires” F9-4.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the TPMS is unable
to monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off. Do not inject any tire
liquid or aerosol tire sealant into
the tires, as this may cause a
malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors. If the light illuminates
steadily after blinking for ap-
p r o x i m a t e l y o n e m i n u t e ,
promptly contact a SUBARU
dealer to have the system in-
spected.

CAUTION

Do not place metal film or any metal
parts in the trunk. This may cause
poor reception of the signals from
the tire pressure sensors, and the
tire pressure monitoring system will
not function properly.

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NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.

Parking your vehicle

WARNING

Never leave unattended children

or pets in the vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on
hot or sunny days, the tempera-
ture in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to them.

Do not park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as
they may burn easily if they come
near hot engine or exhaust sys-
tem parts.

Be sure to stop the engine if you

take a nap in the vehicle. If engine
exhaust gas enters the passen-
ger compartment, occupants in
the vehicle could die from carbon
monoxide (CO) contained in the
exhaust gas.

Parking brake (models with-
out electronic parking brake
system)

To set the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold it down until
the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.

To release the parking brake, perform the
following procedure.
1. Pull the lever up slightly.
2. Press the release button.
3. Lower the lever while keeping the
button pressed.

When the parking brake is set while the
engine is running, the parking brake
warning light illuminates. Be sure that the
warning light is turned off before driving off.
Refer to “Parking brake indicator (models
without electronic parking brake system)”

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F3-21.

CAUTION

Never drive while the parking brake
is set because this will cause un-
necessary wear on the brake linings.
Make sure that the parking brake has
been fully released before driving
off.

Electronic parking brake
(models with electronic park-
ing brake system)

Parking brake switch

Indicator light

Release the electronic parking brake

Apply the electronic parking brake

WARNING

Before exiting the vehicle, make

sure that you turn off the engine.
Otherwise, the parking brake may
be released and an accident may
occur.

If the brake system warning light

turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunc-
tioning. Immediately stop your

vehicle in a safe location, use tire
stops under the tires to prevent
the vehicle from moving and
contact your SUBARU dealer.

If you operate the electronic park-

ing brake when the brake is over-
heated or the vehicle is on a steep
slope, the electronic parking
brake indicator light may flash.
In this case, the vehicle may start
to move and it may lead to an
accident. Always use the tire
stops.

CAUTION

When the electronic parking

brake system has a malfunction
and the parking brake cannot be
applied, contact your SUBARU
dealer immediately for an inspec-
tion. If you have to park your
vehicle in such conditions, per-
form the following procedure.

– Stop your vehicle in a flat

location.

– Shift the select lever in the “P”

position. When the select le-
ver cannot be shifted into the
“P” position, you must release
shift lock. Refer to “Shift lock

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function” F7-27.

– Use tire stops under the tires

to prevent the vehicle from
moving.

Never drive with the parking

brake applied. Doing so will
cause unnecessary wear on the
brake linings. Before driving off,
always make sure that the park-
ing brake has been released and
the brake system warning light
has turned off.

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
parking brake. You can apply/release the
parking brake by operating the parking
brake switch.

To apply: Depress the brake pedal and
pull up the parking brake switch.
To release: Press the parking brake
switch firmly while the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

When the parking brake is applied while
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the electronic parking brake indicator light
and the indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate. Refer to “Brake system
warning light” F3-21.

NOTE

If you press the parking brake switch

under the following conditions, the
parking brake will not be released.

– The ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
– You are not depressing the brake
pedal.

The electronic parking brake system

uses motors to apply the parking brake.
Therefore, operating sounds from the
motors will be heard when applying or
releasing the parking brake. Make sure
that the motor sounds are heard when
applying or releasing the parking
brake.
.

If you operate the parking brake

switch under the following conditions,
a chirp will sound and the electronic
parking brake indicator light will flash.

– when the electronic parking
brake system has a malfunction
– when the electronic parking
brake operation is prohibited tem-
porarily

When you cannot release the park-

ing brake due to, for example, a system
malfunction, contact your SUBARU
dealer and have your SUBARU dealer
release the parking brake.
.

If you stop operating the electronic

parking brake switch midway or oper-
ate extremely slowly, the system may
detect an error and turn on the brake
system warning light. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction if the
brake system warning light turns off
after operating the switch.
.

When the electronic parking brake

has not been used for a long period of
time, the electronic parking brake may
operate automatically after the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position. This occurs due to checking
the proper operation of the electronic
parking brake and does not indicate a
malfunction.
.

If you cannot release the electronic

parking brake due to the switch mal-
function, refer to the instructions de-
scribed in “Automatic release function
by accelerator pedal” F7-45.
After activating the electronic parking
brake, you may hear a short sound
several minutes after the electronic
parking brake indicator light illumi-
nates as the system confirms proper
engagement. This sound is different
from the apply and release sound.
This can occur:

– If the brakes are extremely hot.
– If the car is parked on a steep
incline.

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– If the electronic parking brake is
applied after the ignition switch is
turned OFF.

This is a normal operating sound under
any of these conditions.

Automatic release function by ac-
celerator pedal

The parking brake will be automatically
released by depressing the accelerator
pedal. However, the automatic release
function does not operate under the
following conditions.
.

Any door (other than the trunk lid) is

open.
.

The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

If the parking brake is automatically
released, the electronic parking brake
indicator light and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch turn off.

Emergency brake

CAUTION

Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emer-
gency brake is excessively used, the
brake parts will wear down faster or
the brake may not work sufficiently
due to brake overheating.

NOTE

While using the emergency brake:
.

The electronic parking brake indica-

tor light and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch illuminate and a
chirp sounds.
.

A sound may be heard from the

engine compartment. This is the oper-
ating sound of the brake that is acti-
vated by the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, and does not indicate a mal-
function.

If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can
stop the vehicle by pulling the parking
brake switch continuously.
While applying the emergency brake, the
electronic parking brake indicator light and
the indicator light on the parking brake
switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

Electronic parking brake system
warning

CAUTION

If the brake system warning light
turns on, the electronic parking
brake system may be malfunction-
ing. Immediately stop your vehicle in
the nearest safe location and con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.

If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system, the brake system
warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic
parking brake indicator light (models with
electronic parking brake system)” F3-23.

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Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always per-
form the following items.
.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

For MT models, put the shift lever in the

“1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a
downgrade.
.

For CVT models, put the select lever in

the “P” (Park) position.

Never rely on the mechanical friction of the
transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

When parking on a hill, always turn the
steering wheel. When the vehicle is
headed up the hill, turn the front wheels
away from the curb.

When facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb.

WARNING

Never leave unattended children

Do not park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as
they may burn easily if they come

near hot engine or exhaust sys-
tem parts.

Be sure to stop the engine if you

take a nap in the vehicle. If engine
exhaust gas enters the passen-
ger compartment, occupants in
the vehicle could die from carbon
monoxide (CO) contained in the
exhaust gas.

CAUTION

If your vehicle has a front under-
spoiler and rear underspoiler (both
optional), pay attention to blocks
and other obstructions on the
ground when parking. The under-
spoilers could be damaged by con-
tact with them.

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Auto Vehicle Hold function

The Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle stopped even
after releasing the brake pedal when the
vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at
traffic signals. The function will be can-
celed by either of the following operations.
.

Depressing the accelerator pedal

Depressing the brake pedal again

WARNING

Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function on a steep hill or slip-
pery road. The vehicle may move
even when using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, causing serious
injury or accidents.

Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold

function to park the vehicle. The
vehicle may move unexpectedly,
causing serious injury or acci-
dents. Make sure to shift the
select lever to the “P” position
and apply the electronic parking
brake in the following cases.

– When you are going to park

your vehicle

– When passengers are getting

in or out of the vehicle

– When you are loading or un-

loading

When using the Auto Vehicle

Hold function, do not release the
brake pedal before the Auto Ve-
hicle Hold operation indicator
illuminates. The vehicle may
move unexpectedly, causing ser-
ious injury or accidents.

Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold

function in the following cases.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, causing serious
injury or accidents.

– When washing your vehicle in

an automatic car wash

– When being towed

– When towing a vehicle

CAUTION

When stopping on a steep slope with
the Auto Vehicle Hold function
turned on, the electronic parking
brake may be automatically applied.
Then the electronic parking brake
indicator light will flash. In such a
case, depress and hold the brake

pedal while stopping. Otherwise, the
vehicle may move.

NOTE

We recommend turning on the Auto
Vehicle Hold function when stopping
on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold
function is turned off, the vehicle may
roll backward when driving off.

To turn on/off the Auto Vehi-
cle Hold function

Auto Vehicle Hold switch

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Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light

To turn on:
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch when
the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light is
OFF. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will illuminate.
Even after turning on the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, it will automatically turn off
once the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position. The function will
remain turned off when the ignition switch
is turned back to the “ON” position.

To turn off:
Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch when
the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light
illuminates. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
ON indicator light will turn off.

NOTE

If you press and hold the Auto

Vehicle Hold switch for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator light will turn off, and the
system will ignore any further pressing
of the switch. To activate the switch
again, restart the engine.
.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold function

is deactivated while the Auto Vehicle
Hold function has a malfunction, if you
press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch, a
chirp will sound

To operate the Auto Vehicle
Hold function

Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal when all of the following conditions
are met. Then the Auto Vehicle Hold
function will operate.
.

All doors are closed.

The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light

While the vehicle is kept stopped by the
Auto Vehicle Hold function, the Auto
Vehicle Hold operation indicator light will
illuminate.

To release the Auto Vehicle
Hold function

Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
.

Depress the accelerator pedal.

Depress the brake pedal again.

Apply the electronic parking brake.

Shift the select lever to the “P” position

with the brake pedal pressed.
.

Press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch with

the brake pedal pressed.

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When the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
released, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation
indicator light will turn off.

Under any of the following conditions, the
Auto Vehicle Hold function will be auto-
matically released and the electronic
parking brake will be automatically ap-
plied.
.

The Auto Vehicle Hold function has

been in operation for 10 minutes.
.

The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.

The driver’s door is opened.

The ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/“OFF” position.
.

The vehicle is stopped on a steep

slope.
.

The Auto Vehicle Hold function is

malfunctioning.

In such cases, the Auto Vehicle Hold
operation indicator light will turn off and
the electronic parking brake indicator light
will illuminate.

Tips

When the electronic parking brake is

automatically applied with the vehicle kept
stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold function,
release the electronic parking brake by
either of the following operations before
starting off. Then make sure that the

electronic parking brake indicator light is
off.

– Depress the accelerator pedal with
the driver’s seatbelt fastened and with
the doors closed.
– Press the electronic parking brake
switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Under certain conditions, including a

malfunction of the Auto Vehicle Hold, a
warning buzzer will sound and a warning
message will appear on the combination
meter display (color LCD). All warning
messages should be strictly observed.
.

On a steep slope, the vehicle cannot be

kept stopped by the Auto Vehicle Hold
function. In such a case, depress and hold
the brake pedal.
.

When stopping on a steep slope with

the Auto Vehicle Hold function activated,
the electronic parking brake may automa-
tically be applied after stopping, then the
electronic parking brake indicator light
may flash. In such a case, depress and
hold the brake pedal while stopped.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move. When
getting out of the vehicle, stop the vehicle
on a flat surface, then apply the electronic
parking brake.
.

If the Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator

light does not illuminates even after
pressing the Auto Vehicle Hold switch with
the operating conditions met, the function

may have a malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
.

You may hear a sound while the Auto

Vehicle Hold function is keeping your
vehicle stopped. This is normal, and does
not represent a malfunction.
.

While the vehicle is kept stopped by the

Auto Vehicle Hold function, the brake
pedal may feel stiff. However, this is not a
malfunction.
.

When using the Auto Vehicle Hold

function, depress the brake pedal firmly.
Otherwise, the Auto Vehicle Hold may not
operate.
.

When the Auto Vehicle Hold switch is

pressed and held for more than 30
seconds, the Auto Vehicle Hold ON in-
dicator light will turn off and further opera-
tion of the switch will be ignored. To make
the switch usable again, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and
then turn it to the “ON” position.

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Hill start assist system

WARNING

The Hill start assist system is a

device only for helping the driver
to START the vehicle on an uphill
grade. To prevent accidents
when the vehicle is parked on a
slope, be sure to firmly set the
parking brake. When setting the
parking brake, make sure that the
vehicle remains stationary when
the clutch pedal (MT models) and
brake pedal (both MT and CVT
models) are released.

Do not turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the Hill start assist system is
operating. The Hill start assist
system will be deactivated, caus-
ing an accident.

NOTE

For models with the electronic parking
brake system:
.

The Hill start assist system will

activate when the Auto Vehicle Hold
function is deactivated.
.

The Hill start assist system will

deactivate when the Auto Vehicle Hold
function is activated.

The Hill start assist system is a device to
make the following vehicle operations
easier.

Starting forward facing uphill

Starting backward facing downhill

Brake pedal (both MT models and CVT
models)

Clutch pedal (MT models only)

In both these cases, the Hill start assist
system operates under the following con-

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ditions.
.

when depressing both the clutch pedal

and the brake pedal (MT models)
.

when the vehicle has stopped with the

brake pedal depressed (CVT models)

Braking power is maintained temporarily
(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill
start assist system after the brake pedal is
released. The driver is therefore able to
start the vehicle in the same way as on a
level grade, just using the clutch pedal (MT
models only) and accelerator pedal (all
models).

If the braking power of the Hill start assist
system is insufficient after the brake pedal
is released, apply more braking power by
depressing the brake pedal again.

The Hill start assist system may not
operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill
start assist system does not operate in the
following cases.

when starting backward facing uphill

when starting forward facing downhill

while the parking brake is applied

while the ignition switch is in the “ACC”

or “LOCK”/“OFF” position
.

while the Hill start assist warning light/

Hill start assist OFF indicator light is
illuminated (models without the electronic
parking brake system)

When using the Hill start assist system, a
braking effect may be felt even after the
brake pedal has been released. However,
this braking effect should disappear once
the clutch pedal is released.

NOTE

A slight jolt may be felt when the
vehicle begins to move forward after
being reversed.

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To activate/deactivate the Hill
start assist system (models
without the electronic park-
ing brake system)

Hill start assist OFF indicator light

CAUTION

When starting on an uphill grade,
make sure the Hill start assist OFF
indicator light is off. If the Hill start
assist OFF indicator light is on,
make sure the parking brake is
applied.

To activate and deactivate the Hill start
assist system, perform the following steps.

NOTE

If you make an error when performing
any steps in the following procedure,
place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position once and then start
over again.

To deactivate

1. Park your vehicle in a flat and safe
location and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.
3. Restart the engine.

4. Confirm the following items.

(1) The Brake system warning light
illuminates.
(2) The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light turns off.

(3) The Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light turns off.
(4) The ABS warning light turns off.

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

5. Press and hold the Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF switch for 30 seconds until
the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-
tor light “ ” on the combination meter turns
on and off.
6. Within 5 seconds, release the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch.

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Hill start assist OFF indicator light

7. Within 2 seconds, press back the
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch.
The Hill start assist OFF indicator light
turns on and off.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position. The Hill start assist system
is deactivated.

NOTE

When the Hill start assist system is
deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF
indicator light illuminates continu-
ously.

To reactivate

To reactivate the Hill start assist system,
repeat steps 1 to 8. When the Hill start
assist system is activated, the Hill start
assist OFF indicator light turns off.

Hill start assist warning light/
Hill start assist OFF indicator
light (models without the
electronic parking brake sys-
tem)

Refer to “Hill start assist warning light/Hill
start assist OFF indicator light (models
without electronic parking brake system)”
F3-24.

Cruise control

NOTE

For models with the EyeSight system:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the 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 20
mph (30 km/h) or more.

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control

under any of the following condi-
tions. These may cause loss of
vehicle control.

– driving up or down a steep

grade

– driving on slippery or winding

roads

– driving in heavy traffic

When using the cruise control,

always set the speed appropri-
ately according to the speed limit,
traffic flow, road conditions, and
other conditions.

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NOTE

On uphill and downhill slopes, de-

pending on the degree of the slope and
the load of the vehicle, there may be
cases when a constant speed cannot
be guaranteed.
.

If the cruise control indicator does

not appear even after pressing the
cruise control main button, it is possi-
ble that there is a malfunction in the
system. We recommend that you con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.
.

Make sure the cruise control system

is turned off when the cruise control is
not in use to avoid unintentionally
setting the cruise control.

To set cruise control

Cruise control main button

1. Press the cruise control main button.

Cruise control indicator

The cruise control indicator on the combi-

nation meter will appear.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.

3. Press the “RES/SET” switch to the
“SET” side and release it. Then release the
accelerator pedal.

NOTE

Except STI: When setting a cruise
speed for the first time during a drive,
both “SET” and “RES” may be used to
set the initial cruise speed.

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