2020 Subaru Impreza Quick Guide

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SUBARU of America, Inc.
One Subaru Drive
Camden, NJ 08103-9800
MSA5B2001A
Issued August 2019
Printed in USA 08/19
2020
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Quick Guide
Impreza
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FORWARD
Congratulations on choosing a Subaru vehicle! This Quick Guide is designed to provide
information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru vehicle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. We strongly
encourage you to review the entire Owner’s Manual to ensure complete understanding.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you’re having difficulty using any of the functions outlined in this guide, you can get more
information from the following sources:
Your Subaru Owner’s Manual:
Located in the glovebox
Online Subaru Owner’s Resources:
www.subaru.com/owners
Subaru Customer Support:
www.subaru.com/customer-support
1-800-782-2783 (1-800-SUBARU3 )
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security (subscription required)
SOS Emergency: Press the red “SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an emergency to speak with a SUBARU
STARLINK® Customer Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the “Roadside Assistance” option in the
“MySubaru” menu on the multimedia system.
For more information, please refer to the SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU STARLINK® Quick Guide
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru. Coverage is automatic;
there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during
the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window. Please refer to
the Roadside Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this
coverage.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru Retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru Retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
Retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
*See your Retailer for details.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Subaru is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1 Lock/Arm
• Pressing this button will lock all doors, trunk/rear gate and
activate the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the trunk/rear gate are not fully closed,
five rapid chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers
will flash.
• Pressing this button three times (within five seconds) will
activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet
of your Subaru, the horn will sound once, and the hazard
warning flashers will flash three times.
2 Unlock/Disarm
• Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door.
• Pressing this button twice (within five seconds) will unlock
all doors and trunk/rear gate.
• When you press this button, the interior lights will illuminate
if set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console
switch.
3 Trunk/Rear Gate
• Pressing and holding this button will unlock the trunk/rear
gate.
4 Panic Alarm
• Pressing this button will sound the horn and flash the
hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to
deactivate.
Access Key Fob
Transmitter
ENTRY AND EXIT
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Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
With this function, all doors will automatically lock or unlock when certain conditions are
met based on your preference. You can change the setting in the Combination Meter
Display (CMD) or through the STARLINK® touchscreen by selecting “Settings” and
“Vehicle”. Possible settings are:
Automatic
locking
Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)
Shift Into or Out
of Park
Off
Automatic
unlocking
Shift Into or Out
of Park
Ignition Off Driver Door
Open
Off
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KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
(if equipped)
The Keyless Access with Push-Button Start system features touch-activated door unlock
and push-button start functions. You can customize the Keyless Access settings to unlock
either the driver’s door or all doors through Combination Meter Display by selecting
“Vehicle Settings” and “Keyless Entry System.” The settings can also be customized
through the STARLINK® touchscreen by selecting “Settings” and “Vehicle”.
Unlocking Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s
door (or all doors depending on the setting). Grip the
front passenger’s handle to unlock all doors and the
trunk/rear gate. Two chirps will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all doors and the trunk/rear gate and touch the
door lock sensor (two lines) on either front door
handle. All doors and the trunk/rear gate will lock. One
chirp will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash once.
Opening the Trunk (Sedans)
Press the trunk opener button to unlock and
open the trunk. Two chirps will sound and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
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Opening the Rear Gate (5–door models)
Press the rear gate opener button to unlock
and open the rear gate (or also unlock all
doors depending on the setting). Two chirps
will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Locking Using the Rear Gate (5–door models)
Close all doors and the rear gate and press the
rear lock button. All doors and the rear gate
will lock. One chirp will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
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1 Power Window Switches (p. 15)
2 Power Exterior Mirror Switch (p. 13)
3 Instrument Panel Switches (p. 24)
4 I/Set Switch (p. 22)
5 Audio Controls (p. 21)
6 Light Controls (p. 22)
7 Combination Meter (p. 26)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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8 Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control (p. 22)
9 Multi-Function Display (MFD)
10 Windshield Wipers (p. 24)
11 SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia Touchscreen
12 Climate Controls (p. 16)
13 Shifter (MT) or CVT Select Lever (p. 29)
14 Parking Brake
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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SEATING
Manual Seats
1 Forward/Backward: Pull the lever below the
seat up and slide the seat forward or backward.
Release the lever and make sure the seat is
locked into place.
2 Seat Height (Driver’s Seat): Pulling up or
pushing down on the lever will raise or lower the
seat cushion.
3 Recline Seatback: Pull the lever up to adjust the seatback to the desired position.
Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked into place.
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1 Forward/Backward and Height: Moving
the switch forward or backward will
adjust the seat in that direction. Pulling
up or pushing down the entire switch will
adjust the height of the seat cushion.
2 Recline Seatback: Moving the switch
forward or backward will adjust the angle
of the seatback.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower it,
push it down while pressing the release button
on the top of the seatback. Each head restraint
should be adjusted so that the center of the
head restraint is closest to the top of the
occupant’s ears. This adjustment should be
made for any seating position, front or rear,
that has a new occupant.
You can adjust the angle of the front head
restraints by tilting them forward. You will hear
a click when the restraint is locked. Pulling the
head restraint as far forward as it will go will
allow it to return to the fully upright position.
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Seatbelt Adjuster
Always position the seatbelt adjuster so the shoulder
belt passes over the middle of your shoulder without
touching your neck. Pull the adjuster out and slide it
up or down. Release the adjuster and make sure it is
locked in place.
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
Pull the lever down firmly to unlock, then adjust the
height and lengthwise position of the column. Push
the lever firmly back up to lock the column in place.
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Turn the knob to “L” (left side) or “R” (right
side) to select a mirror. Move the knob in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Return
the knob to the neutral center position.
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REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror (if equipped)
When driving at night, the auto-dimming function
senses brightness from vehicle headlights behind you
and automatically dims to reduce glare. Pressing the
switch will turn this function on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch will illuminate when the
function is on.
HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink® 5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace up to three hand-held radio
frequency remotes used to activate devices, such as
garage door openers, gate openers, entry door locks,
security systems, and home lighting. For programming
instructions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual or
visit www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to
video.
NOTE: HomeLink® 5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
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POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window, partially press or
pull up the corresponding switch and hold.
The front windows have a one-touch auto
up/down function. Fully press down or pull up
and release to automatically open or close the
window.
POWER MOONROOF (if equipped)
With the ignition in the “ON” position, you can tilt and slide the moonroof.
Tilting the Moonroof
1 Opening: Press and release the switch to
automatically tilt the moonroof.
2 Closing: Press and hold the switch to
lower the moonroof.
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
3 Opening: Press and release the switch to
open the moonroof.
4 Closing: Press and release the switch to
close the moonroof.
To pause the moonroof halfway, press either side of the switch.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual Climate Control
1 Air Flow Control Dial
The air flow control dial allows you to choose the direction of air flow. Rotate the dial
for the desired air flow position.
Defrost/Defog
To clear the windshield and front door windows of fog or frost, rotate the air flow
control dial to the defrost position, set the temperature control to the red position,
and set the fan speed control to the fastest speed.
2 Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button to turn on the defogger. The defogger will
automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before that time,
you can press the button again to turn it off. This button also turns the heated mirrors
on and off, if equipped.
3 Fan Speed Control Dial
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select the desired fan speed.
4 Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the
passenger compartment. If the button is pushed in, press it again to draw outside air
into the compartment.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
5 Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the temperature control dial from blue for cool, to red for warm.
6 Air Conditioning Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate the air conditioning. Press it again to turn off the air
conditioning.
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Automatic Climate Control
Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for
you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1 Automatic Control Button: This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the
system.
2 Temperature Control Dial: Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
Multi-Function Display (MFD).
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the
Multi-Function Display (MDF).
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, or the
temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
Operation in Manual Mode
3 Air Conditioner Button: Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
4 MAX A/C Button: Press this button for quickest cooling.
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5 Airflow Mode Selection Dial: Turn the dial to select the desired airflow mode. The
selected mode – ventilation, bi-level, ventilation 2, feet, feet-defrost or defrost – is
shown on the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation Instrument panel outlets
Bi-Level Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
Ventilation 2 Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
Feet Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-Defrost Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
6 Fan Speed Control Dial: Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
7 Recirculated/Outside Air Button: Press this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
8 Defroster Button: Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: The air conditioning may turn on to defrost the windshield more quickly.
However, the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate.
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9 Rear Window Defogger Button: Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then, press
the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate. You can customize this function for continuous
operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the STARLINK®
touchscreen by selecting “Settings” and “Vehicle”.
Heated Seats (if equipped)
The heated seat switches are located between the driver and
passenger seats. There is a separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button for the for the high temperature
setting or press the “LO” button for the low temperature setting.
Return the switch to the center position to turn off the heated seat.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through the MySubaru App (subscription required). Please
refer to your SUBARU STARLINK® Owner’s Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions
for this feature.
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
1 Power Outlets:
Power outlets (12V) are located below the
climate control dials and in the center
console. Electrical power is available for
use with in-vehicle electrical appliances
with a maximum power rating of 120W.
These outlets cannot be used to connect to the SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia
System.
2 Auxiliary Input Jack:
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located below the climate control dials. You can
connect a portable music player to the auxiliary jack and hear the music stored on it
through your Subaru’s speakers. Press the “Source” button located on the steering
wheel or the “Media” button on the STARLINK® touchscreen to select the auxiliary
mode. For more information, please refer to the SUBARU STARLINK® Owner’s
Manual or Quick Guide.
3 Dual USB Ports:
The USB ports are located below the climate control dials and in the center console.
You can connect a variety of USB-equipped devices to the front port, such as
portable music players or smartphones, to enjoy your favorite music through your
Subaru’s speakers. These ports also provide charging (5V, 2.1A) to devices. The ports
inside the center console are for charging only. For more information, please refer to
the SUBARU STARLINK® Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
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AUDIO CONTROLS
For more information, please refer to the
SUBARU STARLINK® Owner’s Manual or
Quick Guide.
1 Presets/Skip
2 Volume
3 Source
4 INFO
5 Hands-free calling
CRUISE CONTROL
For more information, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
1 Cruise Control On/Off
2 RES/+ and SET/—
3 CANCEL Button
CONTROLS
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (if equipped)
For more information, please refer to the
EyeSight® Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
1 Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off
2 Lane Keep Assist
3 Decrease Distance
4 Increase Distance
5 RES/+ and SET/-
6 SI Drive
I/SET SWITCH
The “i/Set” switch allows you to display and change
selected items in the Combination Meter Display. By
operating the up or down arrows, you can change the
screen displayed. When the Menu Entering Screen is
selected, pull and hold the “i/Set” switch to enter the
Menu Screen and use the arrows to move up or down
the menu.
LIGHT CONTROLS
1 AUTO: If equipped, rotate the end of the
lever to automatically turn your headlights
on or off, depending on the level of
outside light.
2 Daytime Running Lights: Rotate the end
of the lever to turn on the instrument
panel lights, parking lights, side marker
lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
3 Headlights: Rotate the end of the lever to
turn on the headlights, instrument panel lights, parking lights, side marker lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights.
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4 High Beams: Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. If
equipped, this also activates the High Beam Assist (HBA) system. Pull the lever back
to center to return to low beam.
5 Fog Lights: If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights.
Illumination Brightness
While the light switch is on, rotating the dial on the instrument panel
upward will make the instrument panel illumination brighter. When
the dial is fully rotated upward (dots aligned), the instrument panel
illumination stays at full brightness. Rotating the dial downward
dims the instrument panel illumination.
For map equipped vehicles, this setting also affects the day/night
view and illumination level.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine has started, the parking
brake is fully released, the light switch is in the Off, “AUTO” (if equipped) or “ ”
position, and the select lever is not in the “P” position. Always turn on the headlights when
it’s dark outside by rotating the dial to the “ ” or “AUTO” position.
TURN SIGNALS
Push slightly up for right lane change or fully
up for right turn signal. Push slightly down for
left lane change or fully down for left turn
signal.
CONTROLS
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control
lever down one position for intermittent, two
positions for low speed, or three positions for
high speed. When the lever is in the
intermittent position, rotate the dial to adjust
the operating interval of the wipers. To turn the
wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF”
position. For a single wipe, move the lever up
one position.
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid. The washer will spray until you release the
lever, then wipe twice.
REAR WINDOW WIPER (5-door models)
Rotate the end of the lever up one position for
intermittent, or two positions for continuous
wipe.
When the lever in is the intermittent position,
the wiper operates at intervals corresponding
with vehicle speed. When you move the select
lever to the “R” position, the wiper will switch
to continuous operation. It will return to
intermittent when you move the select lever
out of “R”.
Rotate the dial up from the continuous wipe position or down from the “OFF” position to
spray washer fluid. The washer will spray until you release the dial, then return to the
previous position and resume operation.
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (lower left)
For more information, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual and/or EyeSight Quick Guide.
1 Steering Responsive Headlights OFF (if
equipped)
2 Illumination Brightness
3 Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic
Alert OFF (if equipped)
4 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1 SOS Emergency Assistance: Press the
red “SOS” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK® Customer Care
Advisor (subscription required). Press and
hold the button for about two seconds to
cancel the call. For more information,
please refer to the SUBARU STARLINK®
Safety and Security Owner’s Manual or
the SUBARU STARLINK® Quick Guide.
2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press
the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK® Roadside
Assistance Provider (subscription required). Press and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. For more information, please refer to the STARLINK®
Quick Guide.
3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4 Pre-Collision Braking System OFF Switch: Press and hold this switch for two
seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management. Press and hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the systems
back on. For more information, please refer to the EyeSight® Owner’s Manual or
Quick Guide.
5 Lane Departure Warning OFF Switch: Press and hold this switch for two seconds to
turn off the Lane Departure Warning and the Lane Sway Warning function. Press and
hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the systems back on. For more
information, please refer to the EyeSight® Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
6 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
CONTROLS
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GAUGES
1 Tachometer
2 Select Lever/Gear Position
3 Trip Meter and Odometer
4 Fuel Gauge
5 ECO Gauge
6 Speedometer
1 Tachometer
2 Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator
3 Trip Meter and Odometer
4 Fuel Gauge
5 Speedometer
Impreza, Impreza Premium
Impreza Premium with Driver Assist Technolgy, Impreza Sport, Impreza Limited
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Red lights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are:
Seatbelt
warning
Door
open Brake system
Yellow lights indicate caution. Some examples are:
Low fuel
Engine oil
level warning
light
Tire pressure
warning light
Green and blue lights are for information. Some examples are:
Headlight
indicator
light
Cold coolant
temperature
High beam
indicator
light
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK: You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON: All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (if equipped)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the radio and
accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates.
ON: All electrical systems are available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF: Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or “N” and depress the clutch for
manual transmission vehicles.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”.
NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or “N” for manual transmission vehicles.
3. Depress the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models). Green LED
on the ignition switch illuminates.
4. While depressing the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models),
briefly press and release the ignition switch.
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
5-Speed Manual Transmission
This manual transmission is a fully synchronised 5-forward and 1-reverse speed
transmission. To shift into reverse gear from 5th gear, you must move the shift lever into
neutral then shift into reverse gear.
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
is electronically controlled and provides two
different driving modes: normal and manual or
normal and low.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive)
position, the transmission is in normal shift
mode. The select lever position indicator in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) shows “D”
and the transmission automatically shifts into a
suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode (if equipped)
In manual mode, you select the desired gear
position to obtain necessary acceleration and
engine braking. Move the selector lever left from the “D” position into the “M” position to
select manual mode. The gear position indicator in the Combination Meter Display (CMD)
shows the currently selected gear. Arrow-shaped indicators show when upshifting or
downshifting is available. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches behind the steering
wheel.
Low Mode (if equipped)
Low Mode is for using engine braking when going down hill, etc. Moving the selector lever
left into the “L” position from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change
into Low Mode. The shift position indicator shows “L” as the selected gear.
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Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• You can shift gears using the paddle shift
control switches. To upshift to the next
higher gear, pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the next lower
gear, pull the “–” paddle on the left toward
you.
• You can temporarily shift gears even when the select lever is in the “D” position by
pulling either the “+” or “–” paddle toward you. Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to normal mode.
SI-DRIVE (if equipped)
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive)
SI-Drive has 2 modes: Intelligent (I) and Sport
(S). Each mode is designed for different types
of driving:
Intelligent:
• The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced performance with greater fuel efficiency
and smooth driveability without stress. Power delivery is moderate during acceleration
for maximum fuel efficiency.
Sport:
• The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to make the
driving experience their own personal adventure.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission models.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
NOTE: The front windows will remain active for about 40 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK® Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission models.
3. Press the ignition switch.
NOTE: The front windows will remain active for about 40 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK® Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid release is located on the floor
to the left of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel
filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever up and release.
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of
the passenger side.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the
cap holder inside the lid.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
FUEL
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Do not use fuels
with more than 15% ethanol. For more information, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
FUEL CAPACITY
13.2 US gallons
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty, with
approximately 2 US gallons remaining.
REFUELING
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FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
Lower the headrests, then pull up on the
release knob on the seat side that you want to
fold down.
To return the seatback to its original position,
raise the seatback until it locks into place,
making sure that it is securely locked. You
should not be able to see the red on the release knob.
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
The child safety locks are located on the inside
edges of the rear doors. In the locked position,
the rear doors can only be opened from the
outside.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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LATCH/ANCHOR
Your Subaru is equipped with Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH). For
maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH
system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation
instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to
properly install the LATCH compatible restraint
system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or
anchorages provided in your Subaru. Children
age 12 and under must properly occupy the
rear seat at all times.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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REAR SEAT REMINDER (if equipped)
The Rear Seat Reminder system assists you in
preventing a child or pet from being left in your
Subaru. The system monitors the opening and
closing of the rear side door. It does not
physically sense the presence of a child or pet.
The system turns on if your Subaru is started
within 30 minutes of a rear side door opening
or closing. It also turns on if a rear side door is
opened and closed when your Subaru is
running and stationary. The system remains on
if your Subaru is turned off and back on again
within 30 minutes and the rear side doors
remained closed.
When you turn your Subaru off, the system warns you audibly and with a “Reminder, Look
in Rear Seat” message in the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
The system operates only one time with each ignition cycle and opening and closing of a
rear side door. You can turn the Rear Seat Reminder off in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD).
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE WITH
SELF-ILLUMINATING HANDLE (Sedans)
In the event that children or adults become
locked inside the trunk, this luminescent
handle allows them to open the lid from inside
the trunk. To open, simply pull the yellow
handle downward as indicated by the arrow on
the handle, and then push up on the lid.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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TRUNK LID OPENER (Sedans)
The trunk release lever is located on the floor to the left of the
driver’s seat. To open the trunk, pull the lever up and release.
CARGO COVER (5–door models)
Use the detachable cargo cover to protect
contents in the cargo area from direct sunlight.
Pull the cover toward the rear of your Subaru
and insert both ends of the cover into the
guides.
Store the cover under the floor of the cargo
area when not in use. Make sure to hook the
loops on the floor cover to the hooks in the
trim panel to help carry the load of any
contents that are stored in the cargo area
when the cargo cover is stored.
Instructions for operation are included on the
cargo cover housing.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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SPARE TIRE AND JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
• Jack
• Jack handle
• Screwdriver
• Towing hook (eye bolt)
• Wheel nut wrench
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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HOOD PROP
The hood prop is located in the front of the
engine compartment. Fold it up and insert the
end into the slot marked with an arrow.
2.0L ENGINE
1 Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Main Fuse Box
3 Battery
4 Windshield Washer Tank
5 Radiator Cap
6 Engine Oil Filler Cap
7 Engine Coolant Reservoir
8 Engine Oil Filter
9 Engine Oil Dipstick
10 Air Cleaner Element
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
The performance and long life of your Subaru are dependent on how you handle and care
for your Subaru while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles:
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not drive at one consistent engine or vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
• Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency.
• Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.
ENGINE OIL
Use 0W-20 synthetic, with one of the follow specifications:
• API classification SN or SN PLUS with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”.
• ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark).
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
2.0L Engine
4.7 US quarts (during oil and filter change)
When the level is at the “low” mark, add approximately
1 quart of engine oil in through the filler cap to bring
the oil level to the “full” mark. For filler cap location
see “Engine Compartment” (p. 38).
1 Full Level
2 Low Level
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY
CROSS BAR DYNAMIC ROOF RAIL DYNAMIC ROOF RAIL
STATIONARY
5-Door 150 Pounds 176 Pounds 700 Pounds
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY
Your Subaru is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never
tow a trailer with your vehicle.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Your Subaru has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS). The pressure of each individual tire can be
found within the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
Tire pressure specification is on the tire
information placard located on the inside of
the driver’s side door pillar.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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2.0L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 20
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . 22
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . 3
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
C
CARGO COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . 33
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . 16
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . 16
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
5-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . 29
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . . 29
Paddle Shift Control Switches . . . . 30
SI-DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
E
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . 39
F
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS . . . . . . . 33
FORWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FUEL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
G
GAUGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
H
HOOD PROP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
I
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . 3
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Subaru Roadside Assistance . . . . . .4
SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and
Security (subscription required) . . . . . 4
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(lower left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE
WITH SELF-ILLUMINATING
HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
I/SET SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON
START
Locking Using Door Handles . . . . . .8
Locking Using the Rear Gate (5–door
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Opening the Rear Gate (5–door
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Opening the Trunk (Sedans) . . . . . . .8
Unlocking Using Door Handles . . . . .8
KEYLESS ENTRY
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking . . 6
INDEX
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L
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LIGHT CONTROLS
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 22
Illumination Brightness . . . . . . . . . 23
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . . 39
O
OVERHEAD PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
P
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . 13
POWER MOONROOF
Opening/Closing the Moonroof . . . . 15
Tilting the Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . 15
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 28
R
REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . . . . . . . 35
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 14
HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror . . . 14
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . . . . . 24
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . 39
S
SEATING
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 12
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . 12
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . . . . . . . . . . 37
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 28
With Push-button Ignition . . . . . . . 28
T
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
SUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 39
TRUNK LID OPENER (Sedans) . . . . . . 36
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 31
With Push-button Ignition . . . . . . . 31
TURN SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 27
WINDSHIELD WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . 24
INDEX
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NOTES
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SUBARU of America, Inc.
One Subaru Drive
Camden, NJ 08103-9800
MSA5B2001A
Issued August 2019
Printed in USA 11/19
2020
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