Seatbelt warning light and chime
NOTE
If your seatbelt warning device does not operate as described in the following, it may be out of order. Have the device inspected and, if necessary, repaired by the nearest SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat, as required by current safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and a chime.

Driver’s warning light

Front passenger’s warning light
See also:
Select lever/gear position indicator
1) Upshift/downshift indicator (AT and CVT models)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever (MT models) or select lever
(AT and CVT models). ...
Driving on grades
- Before going down a steep hill, slow
down and shift into lower gear (if necessary,
use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
engine braking effect and prevent overheating
of your vehicle’s brake ...
Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position.
2. Press the “” button.
3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to t ...
