Before driving your vehicle

Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous.

While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly.

Clear away ice and snow that has accumulated under the fenders to avoid making steering difficult. During severe winter driving, stop when and where it is safe to do so and check under the fenders periodically.

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    Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination meter)
    When the setting is activated or deactivated, the meter needles and gauge illuminate and turn off as follows. Activated: When the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “L ...

    Maintenance precautions
    When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that all work be done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you should familiarize yoursel ...

    Type A inside mirror (if equipped)
    The mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night position reduces glare from head ...