2018 Quick Reference Guide

For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to

your Owner’s Manual.

BASIC OPERATION
Lock/Unlock doors
Remote keyless entry system
1 All doors will be locked.
1
2 2 The driver’s door will be unlocked.
1 (To unlock all doors, briefly press the button
3
a second time within 5 seconds.)
2 3 4
4 3 Press the button to open the rear gate.
PANIC

4 The horn will sound and the hazard warning

Remote Access key flashes will flash.
transmitter key (if equipped)
(if equipped)

Keyless access function (if equipped)

All doors and the rear gate will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures carrying the
access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
Side door (front door handles only): Rear gate:

Open
Unlock*

Grip
Press

Lock
Lock
Touch

Door lock sensor

Press
*Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all doors and the rear
gate.

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 Adjust each component
Front seat
Power seat (driver’s seat - if equipped):
1 Forward and backward adjustment
2 Seat cushion angle adjustment
4
3 Seat height adjustment
2 3 5
4 Seatback reclining adjustment
5 Lumbar support control
1

Manual seat (if equipped):

1 Forward and backward adjustment
3
2 Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat only)
3 Seatback reclining adjustment
1

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

1 Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.
2 Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
2
3 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
3
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
1
backward.
2

Remote control mirror switch

Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1 2
1 Select side to adjust.
2 To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.

3
 Start/Stop engine
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)

To start engine:
STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
Operation STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
indicator STEP3: Shift the select lever in the P position.
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on
the push-button ignition switch turns green.
STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.

To stop engine:
STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the P position.
STEP3: Apply the parking brake.
STEP4: Press the push-button ignition switch.

Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)

Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is
switched in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.

OFF (Turned off) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)

Ignition switch (if equipped)

The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only
when the select lever is in the P position and the key
is pushed in while turning it.

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Operate Select lever/Shift lever
Continuously variable transmission

Select lever button

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in

Shift while pressing the button in

Shift without pressing the button

Models with
Manual mode

M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move
Downshift Upshift the select lever from the D position to the M position
to select the manual mode.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.

5
 MAIN PARTS AND OPERATION
D G A M B C

J
I
E

H F

L
K

A
Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Fog light switch
3 1 Headlights
2 Headlight flasher, High/Low beam change

High beam assist function (if equipped)

1
2 The high beam assist function automatically
changes the headlight from high beam to low beam
(or vice versa).
3 The high beam assist function is activated when:
1. The light control switch is in the AUTO position
and the low beam headlights are on automatically.
2. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
4 When the high beam assist function is activated,
the indicator (green) on the combination meter will
illuminate.

High beam assist indicator

3 Turn signal

6
4 Front fog lights (if equipped)
◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
B
Wiper and washer switch
1 1 Windshield wiper:
2
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
3 : Low speed
: High speed
2 Wiper intermittent time control
3 Windshield washer:
4 Pull the wiper control lever toward you.
4 Rear window wiper and washer:
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Continuous
: Intermittent
: Off
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)

C
Hazard warning flasher switch
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, press the
button.
Use the hazard warning flasher when you have to
park in emergency conditions.

D
Illumination brightness control dial
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of
the instrument panel.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
To brighten
maximum and the automatic dimming function does
not work at all.

To darken

7
 E
Defroster button/Rear window defogger button
2
1 Defroster button:
Press the button or turn the dial to defrost the
windshield.

2 Rear window defogger button:

1 Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,
1
outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper
deicer (if equipped). The function will automatically
shut off after approximately 15 minutes.

F
Power rear gate switch (if equipped)

Press and hold

G
Memory switch (if equipped)
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.

H
Hood lock release knob

Pull
8

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 I Power window switches

1 1 Lock switch
2
2 For driver’s window
4
3 For front passenger’s window
4 For rear left passenger’s window
3
5 For rear right passenger’s window
5

J Power door locking switch

To lock all doors and the rear gate

To unlock all doors and the rear gate

K
Seat heater switches (if equipped)

HIGH: Rapid heating

LOW: Normal heating

HIGH HIGH

LOW LOW

L
Fuel filler lid release lever

Pull

Right side

This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is

located on the right side of the vehicle.
9
 M
Audio control buttons

These buttons allow the driver to control audio

functions without taking his/her hands off the
steering wheel.

Moonroof switch

1 Open
2 Close

1
2

Child safety locks

Located on the edge of each rear door.

When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear
door cannot be opened from the inside.

Front seat shoulder belt anchor height

1 2 1 To lower:
Pull the release lever and slide the anchor down.

2 To raise:
Slide the anchor up.

10

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 FUNCTION FOR MORE COMFORTABLE DRIVE
H F G A B D

J I C

A
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

models with power rear gate models without power rear gate

Indicator lights on the combination meter

Vehicle Dynamics Vehicle Dynamics

Control mode Control OFF mode

Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. It may be useful to
briefly deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to facilitate the following operations.
- 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
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.

11
 B
Cruise control buttons (if equipped)
Models without 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 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.

1 Cruise control main button: To activate and

deactivate
1
2 RES/SET switch:
2 ▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/To resume
▼SET/- side : To set speed/To decrease the speed
3 CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
3

Models with EyeSight system

EyeSight is a driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in
making decisions in order to provide for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce
driver fatigue.
1 (Lane Keep Assist) switch

2 2 (Following distance setting) switch

3 3 RES/+ switch
4 SET/- switch
4
5 (CRUISE) switch
1 5

C
SI-DRIVE switches
This system consists of two or three modes: Intelligent (I),
Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#).
By operating the SI-DRIVE switches, the character of
the power unit changes.

Intelligent (I) mode: Perform either of the following

procedures.
- Press the S/I switch when the Sport (S) mode is selected.
-P  ress the S#/I switch when the Sport Sharp (S#)
mode is selected.
Sport (S) mode: Press the S/I switch when any mode other than Sport (S) mode is selected.
Sport Sharp (S#) mode: P
 ress the S#/I switch when any mode other than Sport Sharp (S#)
mode is selected.

12

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
D
Multi function display

1 Outside temperature indicator

1 2 3 4
2 Information reminder
3 Top display
4 Clock
5
5 Driving information display:
By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control switch, the
screens and selection items can be switched.
Control switch: By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the ENTER
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.

Control
switch

E
X mode switch
X mode assists driving more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill and
downhill.
To activate:
Press the X mode switch. While the X mode is
activated, the X mode indicator light illuminates.
X mode To deactivate:
indicator Press the X mode switch again. The X mode
indicator light will turn off.

Hill descent control function:

Using the hill descent control function, you can
operate the vehicle keeping to a consistent speed
downhill.
Hill descent If the vehicle speed is likely to increase, the brake
control
indicator control system will be activated to adjust the vehicle
speed.

13
 B
F
SRH OFF switch (if equipped)

If the SRH OFF switch is pressed, the SRH OFF

indicator is displayed on the Multi information display
of the combination meter, and the steering responsive
headlight system is deactivated.

Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) system

SRH is a function that automatically moves the headlight beam to the left or right in
accordance with the steering angle. This function helps to improve the visibility at night
by illuminating the road ahead at corners and intersections.

G
SRF OFF switch (if equipped)

If the SRF OFF switch is pressed, the SRF OFF

indicator is displayed on the Multi information display of
the combination meter, and the steering responsive fog
lights system is deactivated.

Steering responsive fog lights system

OFF indicator

Steering responsive fog lights (SRF) system

The steering responsive fog lights system automatically turns the front fog light on and
off based on the steering angle and vehicle speed when entering a curve or driving on
curved roads.
The system is intended to help prevent accidents by enabling better visibility of curves
ahead and early recognition of any disabled vehicles or other obstacles.

14

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
H
Memory function (driver’s seat - if equipped)

Some of your desired seat positions can be registered.

Register the seat position with button 1 or 2 or each
of the access keys (if equipped) and retrieve the seat
1 position.
2

I Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped)

The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the surface

of the steering wheel at a constant temperature.

Pull

J BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)

If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/

RCTA warning indicator and BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
are displayed on the Multi information display of the
combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated.

BSD/RCTA
The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind Spot
Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert.
The system notifies the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.

15
 Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (Models with EyeSight system)
Press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to turn off the Lane Departure
Warning and Lane Sway Warning functions.

Lane Departure Warning

This function warns the driver if the system detects that the vehicle is likely to depart the
traffic lane when the vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (30 MPH) or more.

Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch (Models with EyeSight system)

Press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to turn off the Pre-Collision
Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management.

Pre-Collision Braking System

The EyeSight system warns the driver to help prevent or minimize a collision when there
is a risk of collision with an obstacle detected in front. If the driver does not take evasive
action after the obstacle is detected, the brakes will be automatically applied in order to
reduce impact damage, or if possible, prevent the collision. If the driver takes evasive
action to avoid the collision, Pre-Collision Brake Assist will operate in order to assist the
driver to prevent the collision.

16

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.

Warning lights
Refer to your 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 PASSENGER Remind the front passenger to
seatbelt. fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
the information display.

CHECK ENGINE warning/Malfunction Charge warning

indicator
Charging system malfunction.
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.

Oil pressure warning Engine low oil level warning

The engine oil pressure is too The engine oil level decreases to
low. the lower limit.

All-Wheel Drive warning SRS airbag system warning

Tires of different diameter fitted/ SRS airbag system and/
air pressure excessively low. or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.

Power steering warning AT OIL TEMP warning

The electric power steering Transmission fluid temperature
system malfunction. is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.

Vacuum pump system warning (turbo Brake system warning

petrol engine models)
Low fluid level/EBD system
The vacuum pump system malfunction
malfunction. (ABS warning light illuminates
simultaneously)

Low fuel warning Windshield washer fluid warning

Fuel tank is nearly empty. Refill The fluid level in the windshield
fuel immediately. washer fluid tank decreases to
the lower limit.

17
 RAB warning High beam assist warning
Reverse Automatic Braking The high beam assist function
System malfunctions. malfunction.

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning

Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.

Access key warning

The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.

ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD system malfunction (Brake system
warning light illuminates simultaneously).

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.

Hill start assist warning/Hill start assist OFF indicator

Warning : Hill start assist system malfunction.
Indicator : Hill start assist system OFF.

Steering responsive headlight warning/

Steering responsive headlight OFF indicator
Warning : The steering responsive headlight system malfunction.
Indicator : The steering responsive headlight system is deactivated.

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.

BSD/RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA) malfunction.

18

◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
 Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.

Turn signal Headlight High beam

indicator indicator indicator

Front fog light Door open Security

indicator warning indicator

Cruise control indicator Cruise control set indicator

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

X mode indicator
indicator

Front passenger’s frontal

Hill descent control indicator
airbag ON/OFF indicator

SI-DRIVE indicator BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

Lane Departure Warning OFF Pre-Collision Braking System

indicator OFF indicator

Steering responsive fog lights

RAB OFF indicator
OFF indicator

High beam assist indicator

19
 subaru.ca

All illustrations, specifications, features and photographs contained in this brochure are based on product information available at the time of
its printing, and may not be completely accurate following its publication. Colours shown may vary due to reproduction variations in the printing
process, and some vehicle parts cannot be shown in certain photographs. Subaru Canada, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or make changes
at any time, without notice or incurring obligations, to colours, materials, equipment, accessories, features, specifications and models, or to change
their prices. Please visit our Web site for the latest information and specifications. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult
your Owner’s Manual. For complete details on product updates, warranties or the Subaru C.A.R.E. program, please contact your Subaru dealer.
Forester and Subaru are registered trademarks. Printed in Canada. © 2017 Subaru Canada, Inc. 2018 model year.

Environmental Management System (EMS)

ISO 14001:2004 certified by SGS
www.subaru-earth.com

SUBARU CANADA, INC./SUBARU CORPORATION

06.17 SBQRGFOR18E