2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK Owner's Manual 2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK Owner's Manual

2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK Owner’s Manual

A2460BE-A Issued May 2009 Printed in USA 05/09 2010A FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN MSA5M1004A

230910_10a_LegacyOutback_OMcover_051109.indd 1 5/12/09 3:13:14 PM Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle. Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.

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1) Legacy 2) Outback

Warranties How to use this Owner’s Chapter 4: Climate control Manual This chapter informs you how to operate & Warranties for U.S.A. the climate control. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by & Using your Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Audio Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail Before you operate your vehicle, carefully This chapter informs you how to operate by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the read this manual. To protect yourself and your audio system. United States come with the following extend the service life of your vehicle, Chapter 6: Interior equipment warranties: follow the instructions in this manual. This chapter informs you how to operate . SUBARU Limited Warranty Failure to observe these instructions may interior equipment. . Emission Control Systems Warranty result in serious injury and damage to your Chapter 7: Starting and operating . Emissions Performance Warranty vehicle. This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. All warranty information, including details This manual is composed of fourteen Chapter 8: Driving tips of coverage and exclusions, is in the chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. table of contents, so you can usually tell at This chapter informs you how to drive your Please read these warranties carefully. a glance if that chapter contains the SUBARU in various conditions and ex- information you want. plains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency & Warranties for Canada Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS This chapter informs you what to do if you All SUBARU vehicles distributed by airbags have a problem while driving, such as a Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by This chapter informs you how to use the flat tire or engine overheating. an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada seat and seatbelt and contains precau- come with the following warranties: tions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 10: Appearance care . SUBARU Limited Warranty Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. . Anti-Corrosion Warranty This chapter informs you how to operate Chapter 11: Maintenance and service . Emission Control Warranty the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for All warranty information, including details This chapter informs you about the opera- scheduled maintenance and informs you of coverage and exclusions, is in the tion of instrument panel indicators and “ ” how to keep your SUBARU running Warranty and Service Booklet . Please how to use the instruments and other properly. read these warranties carefully. switches.

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Chapter 12: Specifications CAUTION & Abbreviation list This chapter informs you about the dimen- You will find several abbreviations in this sions and capacities of your SUBARU. A CAUTION indicates a situation in manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- Chapter 13: Consumer information and which injury or damage to your tions are shown in the following list. Reporting safety defects vehicle, or both, could result if the This chapter informs you about Tire caution is ignored. Abbreviation Meaning information, Uniform tire quality grading A/C Air conditioner standards and Reporting safety defects. NOTE Automatic/Emergency locking Chapter 14: Index A/ELR retractor ’ A NOTE gives information or sugges- This is an alphabetical listing of all that sin tions how to make better use of your ABS Anti-lock brake system this manual. You can use it to quickly find vehicle. something you want to read. AKI Anti knock index ALR Automatic locking retractor & & Safety symbol Safety warnings AT Automatic transmission You will find a number of WARNINGs, ATF Automatic transmission fluid CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. AWD All-wheel drive These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to CVT Continuously variable trans- you or others. mission Please read these safety warnings as well DRL Daytime running light as all other portions of this manual care- Electronic brake force distri- fully in order to gain a better understand- EBD bution ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle ELR Emergency locking retractor safely. FWD Front-wheel drive WARNING GAW Gross axle weight A WARNING indicates a situation in You will find a circle with a slash through it GAWR Gross axle weight rating which serious injury or death could in this manual. This symbol means “Do GPS Global positioning system ” “ ” “ result if the warning is ignored. not , Do not do this ,or Do not let this GVW Gross vehicle weight happen”, depending upon the context. GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating 3

Abbreviation Meaning Vehicle symbols Mark Name HID High intensity discharge There are some of the symbols you may Horn INT Intermittent see on your vehicle. For warning and indicator lights, refer to LATCH Lower anchors and tethers for children “Warning and indicator lights” F19. Windshield wiper and washer LED Light emitting diode Mark Name LSD Limited slip differential Rear window wiper MIL Malfunction indicator lamp WARNING Methylcyclopentadienyl man- Rear window washer MMT ganese tricarbonyl CAUTION MT Manual transmission Lights OBD On-board diagnostics Passengers’ windows lock SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive Tail lights, license plate light Supplemental restraint sys- and instrument panel illumi- SRS tem Fuel nation TIN Tire identification number Headlights Tire pressure monitoring sys- Front fog lights TPMS tem VDC Vehicle dynamics control Turn signal Hazard warning flasher

Illumination brightness Seat heater

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Mark Name Mark Name Safety precautions when driving Fan speed Door lock (transmitter) & Seatbelt and SRS airbag

Instrument panel outlets Door unlock (transmitter) WARNING . All persons in the vehicle should Instrument panel outlets and Trunk lid (Legacy) or rear gate foot outlets (Outback) (transmitter) fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious Foot outlets injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci- Windshield defroster and foot dent. outlets . To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the Windshield defroster driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- Rear window defogger/Out- belts when the vehicle is moving. side mirror defogger/Wind- The SRS (Supplemental Restraint shield wiper deicer System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. Air recirculation In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined Outside air protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases Engine oil the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag. Washer 5

. The SRS airbags deploy with & Child safety with considerable speed and considerable speed and force. force and can injure or even kill Occupants who are out of proper WARNING children, especially if they are position when the SRS airbag not restrained or improperly re- deploys could suffer very serious . Never hold a child on your lap or strained. Because children are injuries. Because the SRS airbag in your arms while the vehicle is lighter and weaker than adults, needs enough space for deploy- moving. The passenger cannot their risk of being injured from ment, the driver should always protect the child from injury in a deployment is greater. sit upright and well back in the collision, because the child will . NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD seat as far from the steering be caught between the passen- FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN wheel as practical while still ger and objects inside the vehi- THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO maintaining full vehicle control cle. RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR and the front passenger should . While riding in the vehicle, in- DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- move the seat as far back as fants and small children should CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO possible and sit upright and well always be placed in the REAR CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. back in the seat. seat in an infant or child restraint . Always turn the child safety locks system which is appropriate for to the “LOCK” position whenever For instructions and precautions, carefully the child’s age, height and read the following sections. a child rides in the rear seat. weight. If a child is too big for a Serious injury could result if a . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- child restraint system, the child ” F child accidentally opened the belts 1-12. should sit in the REAR seat and door and fell out. Refer to “Child . For the SRS airbag system, refer to be restrained using the seatbelts. safety locks” F2-20. “ *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint According to accident statistics, . ’ System airbag)” F1-38. children are safer when properly Always lock the passengers win- restrained in the rear seating dows using the lock switch when positions than in the front seat- children are riding in the vehicle. ing positions. Never allow a child Failure to follow this procedure to stand up or kneel on the seat. could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Re- . Put children in the REAR seat fer to “Windows” F2-21. properly restrained at all times in . a child restraint device or in a Never leave unattended children, seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys adults or animals in the vehicle. – CONTINUED – 6

They could accidentally injure System airbag)” F1-38. . If at any time you suspect that themselves or others through exhaust fumes are entering the inadvertent operation of the ve- & Engine exhaust gas (carbon vehicle, have the problem hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, monoxide) checked and corrected as soon the temperature in a closed ve- as possible. If you must drive hicle could quickly become high WARNING under these conditions, drive enough to cause severe or pos- only with all windows fully open. sibly fatal injuries. . Never inhale engine exhaust gas. . Keep the trunk lid or rear gate . Help prevent children, adults or Engine exhaust gas contains closed while driving to prevent animals from locking themselves carbon monoxide, a colorless exhaust gas from entering the in the trunk. On hot or sunny and odorless gas which is dan- vehicle. days, the temperature in the gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. trunk could quickly become high . Always properly maintain the en- enough to cause death or serious gine exhaust system to prevent & Drinking and driving heat-related injuries including engine exhaust gas from enter- brain damage to anyone locked ing the vehicle. WARNING inside, particularly for small chil- . Never run the engine in a closed dren. space, such as a garage, except Drinking and then driving is very . When leaving the vehicle, close for the brief time needed to drive dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- all windows and lock all doors. the vehicle in or out of it. stream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment Also make certain that the trunk . Avoid remaining in a parked is closed. and attentiveness. If you drive after vehicle for a lengthy time while drinking – even if you drink just a the engine is running. If that is little – it will increase the risk of For instructions and precautions, carefully unavoidable, then use the venti- read the following sections. being involved in a serious or fatal lation fan to force fresh air into accident, injuring or killing yourself, . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- the vehicle. belts” F1-12. your passengers and others. In . Always keep the front ventilator . addition, if you are injured in the For the child restraint system, refer to inlet grille free from snow, leaves “ ” F accident, alcohol may increase the Child restraint systems 1-25. or other obstructions to ensure severity of that injury. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to that the ventilation system al- “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint ways works properly. 7

Please don’t drink and drive. after taking any medications that can driving with others. make you drowsy or otherwise affect your Drunken driving is one of the most ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If & Car phone/cell phone and frequent causes of accidents. Since alco- you have a medical condition that requires driving hol affects all people differently, you may you to take drugs, please consult with have consumed too much alcohol to drive your doctor. CAUTION safely even if the level of alcohol in your Never drive if you are under the influence blood is below the legal limit. The safest of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your Do not use a car phone/cell phone thing you can do is never drink and drive. own health and well-being, we urge you while driving; it may distract your However if you have no choice but to not to take illegal drugs in the first place attention from driving and can lead drive, stop drinking and sober up comple- and to seek treatment if you are addicted to an accident. If you use a car tely before getting behind the wheel. to those drugs. phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before & Drugs and driving & using your phone. In some States/ Driving when tired or sleepy Provinces, only hands-free phones WARNING may legally be used while driving. WARNING There are some drugs (over the When you are tired or sleepy, your counter and prescription) that can reaction will be delayed and your delay your reaction time and impair perception, judgment and attentive- your perception, judgment and at- ness will be impaired. If you drive tentiveness. If you drive after taking when tired or sleepy, your, your them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ passengers’ and other persons’ risk chances of being involved in a of being involved in a serious or serious accident may increase. fatal accident. Please do not continue to drive but If you are taking any drugs, check with instead find a safe place to rest if you your doctor or pharmacist or read the are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you literature that accompanies the medication should make periodic rest stops to refresh to determine if the drug you are taking can yourself before continuing on your journey. impair your driving ability. Do not drive When possible, you should share the

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& Modification of your vehicle in the front passenger’s seat. For further & California proposition 65 information, consult your veterinarian, warning CAUTION local animal protection society or pet shop. WARNING Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU & Tire pressures Engine exhaust, some of its consti- parts and accessories. Other types tuents, and certain vehicle compo- of modifications could affect its WARNING nents contain or emit chemicals performance, safety or durability, known to the State of California to and may even violate governmental Driving at high speeds with exces- cause cancer and birth defects or regulations. In addition, damage or sively low tire pressures can cause other reproductive harm. In addi- performance problems resulting the tires to deform severely and to tion, certain fluids in vehicles and from modification may not be cov- rapidly become hot. A sharp in- certain components of product wear ered under warranties. crease in temperature could cause contain or emit chemicals known to tread separation, and destruction of the State of California to cause the tires. The resulting loss of cancer and birth defects or other & Driving with pets vehicle control could lead to an reproductive harm. Unrestrained pets can interfere with your accident. driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, Check and, if necessary, adjust the unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown pressure of each tire (including the spare) around inside the vehicle and hurt you or at least once a month and before any long your passengers. Besides, the pets can journey. be hurt under these situations. It is also for Check the tire pressure when the tires are their own safety that pets should be cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the properly restrained in your vehicle. Re- tire pressures to the values shown on the strain a pet with a special traveling tire placard. For detailed information, refer harness which can be secured to the rear to “Tires and wheels” F11-35. seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers Table of contents

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 Keys and doors 2 Instruments and controls 3 Climate control 4 Audio 5 Interior equipment 6 Starting and operating 7 Driving tips 8 In case of emergency 9 Appearance care 10 Maintenance and service 11 Specifications 12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13 Index 14 10

Illustrated index 1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-7) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-27) & 3) Bulb replacement (page 11-50) Exterior 4) Wiper switch (page 3-32) 5) Moonroof (page 2-28) 6) Roof rail (page 8-14) 7) Door locks (page 2-5) 8) Tire pressure (page 11-37) 9) Flat tires (page 9-6) 10) Fog light switch (page 3-30) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13) 12) Towing hook (page 9-12) 11

1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-34) 2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-20) 4) Towing hook (page 9-12) 5) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13) 6) Trunk lid (page 2-24) 7) Rear gate (page 2-27) 8) Bulb replacement (page 11-54) 9) Rear wiper switch (page 3-34)

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& Interior 1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-33) ! Passenger compartment area 2) Seatbelt (page 1-12) 3) Center console (page 6-6) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-7) 13

1) Top tether anchorages (page 1-35) 2) Cargo area light (page 6-3) 3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-18) 4) Cargo area cover (page 6-15)

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1) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-16)/Select lever (AT and CVT) (page 7-19) 2) Climate control (page 4-1) 3) Audio (page 5-1) 4) Navigation system (Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system) 5) Multi function display (page 3-24) 6) Glove box (page 6-6) 7) Cup holder (page 6-8) 15

& Instrument panel 1) Door locks (page 2-5) 2) Electronic parking brake switch (page 7-34) 3) Hill Holder switch (page 7-35) 4) Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-24) 5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-31) 6) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-38) 7) Illumination brightness control (page 3-30) 8) Light control switch (page 3-27) 9) Audio control buttons (page 5-30) 10) Combination meter (page 3-5) 11) Cruise control (page 7-38) 12) Paddle shift (page 7-21) 13) Wiper control lever (page 3-31) 14) Horn (page 3-39) 15) SRS airbag (page 1-38) 16) Fuse box (page 11-48) 17) Hood lock release knob (page 11-7) 18) Power windows (page 2-21)

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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1) Windshield wiper (page 3-31) 2) Mist (page 3-32) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-33) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-34) 5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-33) 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-32) 7) Light control switch (page 3-27) 8) Front fog light switch (page 3-30) 9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-27) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-28) 11) Turn signal lever (page 3-29) 17

& Combination meter 1) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6) ! U.S.-spec. models 2) Tachometer (page 3-7) 3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6) 4) Speedometer (page 3-6) 5) Multi function display switching knob (page 3-24) 6) Fuel gauge (page 3-7) 7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13) 8) ECO gauge (page 3-8)

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! Canada-spec. models 1) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6) 2) Tachometer (page 3-7) 3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6) 4) Speedometer (page 3-6) 5) Multi function display switching knob (page 3-24) 6) Fuel gauge (page 3-7) 7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13) 8) ECO gauge (page 3-8) 19

& Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page

Mark Name Page Brake system warning Front fog light indicator / light 3-17 light (if equipped) 3-23 Seatbelt warning light 3-10 Hill Holder indicator Cruise control indicator light 3-19 light 3-23 ’ Front passenger s 3-10 seatbelt warning light Cruise control set indi- Door open warning light 3-20 cator light 3-23 SRS airbag system 3-11 warning light Door open indicator light 3-20 Headlight indicator light 3-23 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction in- 3-12 Low tire pressure dicator lamp Low fuel warning light 3-19 warning light 3-15 Coolant temperature (U.S.-spec. models) low indicator light/Cool- 3-13 All-Wheel Drive warn- Front passenger’s fron- ant temperature high ing light (AT and CVT 3-20 ON / tal airbag ON indicator 1-46/ warning light models) light 3-12 Vehicle Dynamics Con- ’ Charge warning light 3-14 Front passenger s fron- 1-46/ trol warning light/Vehi- 3-20 / tal airbag OFF indicator cle Dynamics Control light 3-12 operation indicator light Oil pressure warning 3-14 light Vehicle Dynamics Con- Shift-up indicator 3-22 trol OFF indicator light 3-21 Engine oil level warning light 3-14 Windshield washer fluid 3-20 Security indicator light 3-22 warning light AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT mod- 3-15 els) Turn signal indicator lights 3-23 / ABS warning light 3-16 High beam indicator light 3-23 20

Function settings

A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-16 Monitoring start delay time (after closure 0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-17 of doors) Impact sensor operation (only models Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19 with shock sensors (dealer option)) Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-18 Map light/Dome light/Cargo area light ON/OFF OFF 2-16 illumination Remote keyless entry sys- Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-8 tem Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-11 Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7 Defogger and deicer system Rear window defogger, outside mirror Operation for 15 minutes/ Operation for 15 minutes 3-34 for models with the automatic defogger and windshield wiper deicer Continuous operation climate control system Map light/Dome light/Cargo Operation of map light/Dome light/Cargo OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-2 area light area light OFF delay timer Battery drainage prevention Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-6 function Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-14 Auto on/off headlights Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/ Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal 3-28 off headlights Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

1 Front seats...... 1-2 Precautions against vehicle modification...... 1-24 Manual seat ...... 1-3 Child restraint systems ...... 1-25 Power seat (if equipped)...... 1-4 Where to place a child restraint system...... 1-26 Head restraint adjustment...... 1-5 Choosing a child restraint system ...... 1-28 Seat heater (if equipped) ...... 1-6 Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR Rear seats...... 1-7 seatbelt ...... 1-28 Reclining the seatback (Outback)...... 1-8 Installing a booster seat...... 1-31 Folding down the rear seatback...... 1-8 Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ...... 1-33 Head restraint adjustment...... 1-10 Top tether anchorages ...... 1-35 Armrest ...... 1-12 *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint Seatbelts ...... 1-12 System airbag)...... 1-38 Seatbelt safety tips...... 1-12 Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...... 1-13 restraints for driver, front passenger, and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor window-side rear passengers...... 1-38 (A/ELR) ...... 1-13 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ...... 1-43 Seatbelt warning light and chime ...... 1-14 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag...... 1-53 Fastening the seatbelt ...... 1-15 SRS airbag system monitors...... 1-62 Seatbelt maintenance ...... 1-22 SRS airbag system servicing ...... 1-63 Front seatbelt pretensioners ...... 1-22 Precautions against vehicle modification...... 1-64 System monitors ...... 1-23 System servicing...... 1-24 1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats position when the SRS airbag WARNING deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag Put children in the rear seat properly WARNING needs enough space for deploy- restrained at all times. The SRS ment, the driver should always airbag deploys with considerable . Never adjust the seat while driv- sit upright and well back in the speed and force and can injure or ing to avoid the possibility of seat as far from the steering even kill children, especially if they loss of vehicle control and of wheel as practical while still are not restrained or improperly personal injury. maintaining full vehicle control restrained. Because children are . Before adjusting the seat, make and the front passenger should lighter and weaker than adults, their sure the hands and feet of rear move the seat as far back as risk of being injured from deploy- seat passengers or cargo are possible and sit upright and well ment is greater. Consequently, we clear of the adjusting mechan- back in the seat. strongly recommend that ALL chil- ism. dren (including those in child seats . Seatbelts provide maximum re- and those that have outgrown child straint when the occupant sits restraint devices) sit in the REAR well back and upright in the seat. seat properly restrained at all times To reduce the risk of sliding in a child restraint device or in a under the seatbelt in a collision, seatbelt, whichever is appropriate the front seatbacks should be for the child’s age, height and always used in the upright posi- weight. tion while the vehicle is running. Secure ALL types of child restraint If the front seatbacks are not devices (including forward facing used in the upright position in a child seats) in the REAR seats at collision, the risk of sliding under all times. the lap belt and of the lap belt NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- sliding up over the abdomen will CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT increase, and both can result in SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS serious internal injury or death. INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD . The SRS airbags deploy with BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD considerable speed and force. TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Occupants who are out of proper Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3

According to accident statistics, ! Reclining the seatback children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-25.

& Manual seat ! Forward and backward adjustment Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then WARNING release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. To prevent the passenger from slid- The seatback placed in a reclined position ing under the seatbelt in the event of can spring back upward with force when a collision, always put the seatback the lever is pulled. When operating the in the upright position while the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold vehicle is in motion. Also, do not the seatback lightly so that it may be place objects such as cushions raised back gradually. between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to lap belt sliding up over the abdomen the desired position. Then release the will increase, and both can result in lever and move the seat back and forth to serious internal injury or death. make sure that it is securely locked into place.

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! Seat height adjustment (driver’s & Power seat (if equipped) ! Driver’s seat seat)

The height of the seat can be adjusted by WARNING moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down. To prevent the passenger from slid- When the lever is pushed down, the seat ing under the seatbelt in the event of is lowered. a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in 1) Seat position forward/backward con- serious internal injury or death. trol switch To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward. During forward/backward adjustment of the seat, you cannot adjust Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-5

the seat cushion angle or seat cushion ! Front passenger’s seat (if & Head restraint adjustment height. equipped) 2) Seat cushion angle control switch To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch. 3) Seatback angle (reclining) control switch To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch. 4) Seat height control switch To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch. 5) Lumbar support control switch To increase lower back support, push the front side of the switch. To decrease lower back support, push the rear side of 1) Head restraint the switch. 1) Seat position forward/backward con- 2) Release button trol switch ’ To adjust the seat forward or backward, Both the driver s seat and the front move the control switch forward or passenger’s seat are equipped with head backward. restraints. 2) Seatback angle (reclining) control The head restraint should be adjusted so switch that the center of the head restraint is To adjust the angle of the seatback, closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. move the control switch. To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

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To remove: Seat heater (if equipped) The seat heater operates when the igni- While pressing the release button, pull out tion switch is either in the “Acc” or “ON” the head restraint. position. To install: To turn on the seat heater, press the Install the head restraint into the holes that “LOW” or “HIGH” position on the switch, are located on the top of the seatback until as desired, depending on the tempera- the head restraint locks. ture. Selecting the “HIGH” position will cause WARNING the seat to heat up quicker. . Never drive the vehicle with the To turn off the seat heater, slightly press head restraints removed because the opposite side of the current position. they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the The indicator located on the switch illumi- event that the vehicle is struck nates when the seat heater is in operation. from the rear. Therefore, when When the vehicle’s interior is warmed you remove the head restraints, enough or before you leave the vehicle, you must reinstall all head re- be sure to turn the switch off. straints to protect vehicle occupants. CAUTION . All occupants, including the dri- . There is a possibility that people ver, should not operate a vehicle with delicate skin may suffer or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the slight burns even at low tempera- head restraints are placed in their tures if they use the seat heater proper positions in order to mini- for a long period of time. When mize the risk of neck injury in the using the heater, always be sure event of a collision. to warn the persons concerned. 1) HIGH – Rapid heating 2) LOW – Normal heating 3) OFF – Off A) Left-hand side B) Right-hand side Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-7

. Do not put anything on the seat Rear seats which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.

WARNING

WARNING Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback Seatbelts provide maximum re- because it could tumble forward and straint when the occupant sits well injure passengers in the event of a back and upright in the seat. Do not sudden stop or accident. put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.

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& Reclining the seatback (Out- cargo area cover when you re- & Folding down the rear seatback) cline the rear seat. back . Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the WARNING cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback. Refer to “Car- . After returning the rear seat to its go area cover” F6-15. original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. . Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so may result in serious injury or WARNING death. . Secure all objects and especially To prevent the passenger from slid- long items properly to prevent ing under the seatbelt in the event of them from being thrown around a collision, always put the seatback inside the vehicle and causing in the upright position while the Pull the lever and adjust the seatback to serious injury during a sudden vehicle is in motion. the desired position. stop, a sudden steering maneu- Then release the lever and make sure the ver or a rapid acceleration. CAUTION seatback is securely locked into place. If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover, observe the following precautions. . Be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-9

CAUTION ! Outback The rear seatback may fold down quickly due to the internal spring. Hold the seatback while pulling the release lever to slow it down.

! Legacy

CAUTION Before folding down the rear seats, make sure that no one is sitting and nothing is placed on the rear seats. 1) Release lever Otherwise, the seatback may fold 2. Pull the release lever on the side that Unlock the seatback by pulling the release down suddenly and an unexpected you want to fold down. lever and then fold the seatback down. accident may occur. 3. Fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks To fold down the seatback, perform the To return the seatback to its original into place and make sure that it is securely following procedure. position, raise the seatback until it locks locked. 1. Open the trunk lid. Refer to “Opening into place and make sure that it is securely the trunk lid (Legacy)” F2-10 or “To open locked. the trunk lid from inside” F2-24.

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& Head restraint adjustment ! Rear window side seating position that the center of the head restraint is ’ Both the rear window side seats and the closest to the top of the occupant s ears. rear center seat are equipped with head When the seats are not occupied, lower restraints. the head restraints to improve rearward visibility. WARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. Therefore, when you remove the head restraints, you must reinstall all head re- 1) Head restraint straints to protect vehicle occu- 2) Release button pants. To raise: . All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle Pull the head restraint up. NOTE ’ To lower: or sit in a vehicle s seat until the For Legacy, it is not possible to remove head restraints are placed in their Push the head restraint down while or install the head restraint without proper positions in order to mini- pressing the release button on the top of folding down the rear seatback. Fold mize the risk of neck injury in the the seatback. down the rear seatback and then event of a collision. To remove: remove or install the head restraint. While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks. The head restraint should be adjusted so Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-11

! Rear center seating position extended position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the CAUTION head restraint to improve rearward visibility. The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the extended position.

1) Head restraint 2) Release button To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. To remove: A) When not used (retracted position) While pressing the release button, pull out B) When used (extended position) the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks. When the rear-center seating position is occupied, raise the head restraint to the 1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Armrest Seatbelts . Put children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. & Seatbelt safety tips The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force WARNING and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are not . All persons in the vehicle should restrained or improperly re- fasten their seatbelts BEFORE strained. Because children are the vehicle starts to move. Other- lighter and weaker than adults, wise, the possibility of serious their risk of being injured from injury becomes greater in the deployment is greater. Conse- event of a sudden stop or acci- quently, we strongly recommend dent. that ALL children (including . All belts should fit snugly in order those in child seats and those to provide full restraint. Loose that have outgrown child re- To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge fitting belts are not as effective in straint devices) sit in the REAR of the armrest. preventing or reducing injury. seat properly restrained at all . times in a child restraint device WARNING Each seatbelt is designed to or in a seatbelt, whichever is support only one person. Never appropriate for the child’s height To avoid the possibility of serious use a single belt for two or more and weight. injury, passengers must never be persons – even children. Other- wise, in an accident, serious Secure ALL types of child re- allowed to sit on the center armrest straint devices (including for- while the vehicle is in motion. injury or death could result. . ward facing child seats) in the Replace all seatbelt assemblies REAR seats at all times. including retractors and attaching hardware worn by occupants NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD of a vehicle that has been in a FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE serious accident. The entire as- FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS sembly should be replaced even SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO if damage is not obvious. THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-13

According to accident statistics, shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to & Emergency Locking Retrac- children are safer when properly securely place the lap belt as low as tor (ELR) ’ restrained in the rear seating possible on the hips and not on the child s ’ waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt The driver s seatbelt has an Emergency positions than in the front seat- Locking Retractor (ELR). ing positions. For instructions cannot be properly positioned, a child and precautions concerning the restraint system should be used. Never The emergency locking retractor allows child restraint system, refer to place the shoulder belt under the child’s normal body movement but the retractor “Child restraint systems” F1-25. arm or behind the child’s back. locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly ! Expectant mothers Your vehicle is equipped with a crash out of the retractor. sensing and diagnostic module, which will & record the use of the seatbelt by the front Automatic/Emergency Lock- passenger when any of the SRS frontal, ing Retractor (A/ELR) side and curtain airbags deploys. Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Auto- ! Infants or small children matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Use a child restraint system that is Retractor normally functions as an Emer- suitable for your vehicle. Refer to “Child ” F gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ restraint systems 1-25. ELR has an additional locking mode ! Children “Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ” If a child is too big for a child restraint mode intended to secure a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even and be restrained using the seatbelts. Expectant mothers also need to use the According to accident statistics, children slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in seatbelts. They should consult their doctor that position and the seatbelt cannot be are safer when properly restrained in the for specific recommendations. The lap belt rear seating positions than in the front extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks should be worn securely and as low as will be heard which indicate the retractor seating positions. Never allow a child to possible over the hips, not over the waist. stand up or kneel on the seat. functions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is canceled. If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, move the child closer to When securing a child restraint system on ’ the belt buckle to help provide a good the passengers seats, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking – CONTINUED – 1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Retractor (ALR) mode. the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” When the child restraint system is reposition, the seatbelt warning light(s) will moved, make sure that the seatbelt flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the retracts fully and the retractor returned to seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri- the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will mode. also sound simultaneously. For instructions on how to convert the NOTE retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to . ’ the ELR mode, refer to “Installing child If the driver s and/or front passen- ’ restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt” ger s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened F1-28. 6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning device operates as follows according & to the vehicle speed. Seatbelt warning light ’ and chime Driver s warning light – At speeds lower than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) NOTE The warning light(s) for unfastened If your seatbelt warning device does seatbelt(s) will alternate between not operate as described in the follow- steady illumination and flashing at ing, it may be out of order. Have the 15-second intervals. The chime will device inspected and, if necessary, not sound. repaired by the nearest SUBARU deal- – At speeds higher than approxi- er. mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt seatbelt(s) will alternate between warning device at the driver’s and front ’ flashing and steady illumination at passenger s seat, as required by current 15-second intervals and the chime safety standards. will sound while the warning light(s) With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” Front passenger’s warning light is/are flashing. position, this device reminds the driver . It is possible to cancel the warning and front passenger to fasten their seat- ! Operation operation that follows the 6-second belts by the warning lights in the locations If the driver and/or front passenger have/ warning after turning ON the ignition indicated in the following illustration and a has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when switch. When the ignition switch is chime. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-15 turned ON next time, however, the If the seatbelt warning device for the front . Seatbelts provide maximum re- complete sequence of the warning passenger’s seat does not function cor- straint when the occupant sits operation resumes. For further details rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the well back and upright in the seat. about canceling the warning operation, front passenger’s seat is empty or it is To reduce the risk of sliding please contact your SUBARU dealer. deactivated even when the front passen- under the seatbelt in a collision, If there is no passenger on the front ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), the front seatbacks should be passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning take the following actions. always used in the upright posi- device for the front passenger’s seat will . Ensure that no article is placed on the tion while the vehicle is running. be deactivated. The front passenger’s seat other than a child restraint system If the front seatbacks are not occupant detection system monitors and the child occupant. used in the upright position in a whether or not there is a passenger on . Ensure that there is no article left in the collision, the risk of sliding under the front passenger’s seat. seatback pocket. the lap belt and of the lap belt Observe the following precautions. Failure . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sliding up over the abdomen will to do so may prevent the device from sition and seatback of front passenger’s increase, and both can result in functioning correctly or cause the device seat are locked into place securely by serious internal injury or death. to fail. moving the seat back and forth. (Models . Do not put cushions or any other . Do not install any accessory such as a equipped with manual seats only) materials between occupants table or TV onto the seatback. and seatbacks or seat cushions. . Do not store a heavy load in the & Fastening the seatbelt If you do so, the risk of sliding seatback pocket. under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to WARNING will increase, and both can result place his/her hands or legs on the front . Never use a belt that is twisted or in serious internal injury or passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to reversed. In an accident, this can death. pull the seatback. . increase the risk or severity of Do not use front seats with their back- injury. ward-forward position and seatback not . being locked into place securely. If any of Keep the lap belt as low as them are not locked securely, adjust them possible on your hips. In a colli- again. For the adjusting procedure, refer sion, this spreads the force of the to “Manual seat” F1-3 (models equipped lap belt over stronger hip bones with manual seats only). instead of across the weaker abdomen. – CONTINUED – 1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

! Front seatbelts until you hear a click. 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, WARNING return the belt slightly and pull it out more 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, Never place the shoulder belt under the shoulder belt. let the belt retract slightly after giving it a 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible the arm or behind the back. If an strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. accident occurs, this can increase on your hips, not on your waist. the risk or severity of injury.

CAUTION Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.

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! Adjusting the front seat shoulder WARNING ! Rear seatbelts (except rear center belt anchor height seatbelt on Outback) When wearing the seatbelts, make 1. Sit well back in the seat. sure the shoulder portion of the 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the webbing does not pass over your belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt the belt stops before reaching the buckle, anchor to a lower position. Placing return the belt slightly and pull it out more the shoulder belt over the neck may slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, result in neck injury during sudden let the belt retract slightly after giving a braking or in a collision. strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again. ! Unfastening the seatbelt

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver/front passenger. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck. To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle Push the release button and slide the Push the button on the buckle. until you hear a click. anchor down. Before closing the door, make sure that Pull down the anchor to make sure that it the belts are retracted properly to avoid is locked in place. catching the belt webbing in the door.

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Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. ! Rear center seatbelt on Outback

4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. WARNING 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible Fastening the seatbelt with the web- on your hips, not on your waist. bing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ! Unfastening the seatbelt When fastening the belt after it is 1) Center seatbelt tongue plate pulled out from the retractor, espe- 2) Connector (tongue) cially when inserting the connec- 3) Connector (buckle) ’ 4) Center seatbelt buckle tor s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-19

2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the retractor.

Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the WARNING recess of the ceiling. Be sure to fasten both tongue plates 1. Retrieve the connector (tongue) plate 3. After confirming that the webbing is not to the respective buckles. If the from the slot in the recess by pulling the twisted, insert the connector (tongue) seatbelt is used only as a shoulder connector (tongue) plate. attached at the webbing end into the belt (with the connector’s tongue buckle on the right-hand side until a click plate not fastened to the connec- is heard. If the belt stops before reaching tor’s buckle on the right-hand side), the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it cannot properly restrain the wear- it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be er in position in an accident, possi- unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after bly resulting in serious injury or giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly death. again.

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“CENTER” on the left-hand side until it ! Unfastening the seatbelt clicks.

4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure that the “ ” mark on the connector “ ” Push the release button of the center (tongue) and the mark on the buckle 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to face outwards. the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as unfasten the seatbelt. low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

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1. Insert a key or other hard pointed 2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. object into the slot in the connector You should hold the webbing end and CAUTION (buckle) on the right-hand side and push guide it back into the retractor while it is . Do not allow the retractor to roll it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate in up the seatbelt too quickly. disconnect from the buckle. the recess and then insert the connector Otherwise, the metal tongue (tongue) plate into the slot. plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim. . Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.

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& Seatbelt maintenance Front seatbelt pretensioners small amount of smoke will be released. To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap These occurrences are normal and not and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye harmful. This smoke does not indicate a the belts because this could seriously fire in the vehicle. affect their strength. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been Inspect the seatbelts and attachments activated, the seatbelt retractor remains including the webbing and all hardware locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, be pulled out and retracted and therefore tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. must be replaced. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor NOTE damage is found. . Seatbelt pretensioners are not de- CAUTION signed to activate in minor frontal impacts, in side or rear impacts or in . Keep the belts free of polishes, roll-over accidents. ’ ’ oils, chemicals and particularly The driver s and front passenger s seat- . The driver’s seat and passenger’s battery acid. belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seat pretensioners and frontal airbag seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be operate simultaneously. . Never attempt to make modifica- activated in the event of an accident . Pretensioners are designed to functions or changes that will prevent involving a moderate to severe frontal tion on a one-time-only basis. In the the seatbelt from operating prop- collision. event that a pretensioner is activated, erly. both the driver’s and front passenger’s The pretensioner sensor also serves as a seatbelt retractor assemblies must be SRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor replaced and only by an authorized detects a certain predetermined amount of SUBARU dealer. When replacing seat- force during a frontal collision, the front belt retractor assemblies, use only seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the genuine SUBARU parts. retractor to take up the slack so that the . If either front seatbelt does not belt more effectively restrains the front retract or cannot be pulled out due to seat occupant. a malfunction or activation of the When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, pretensioner, contact your SUBARU an operating noise will be heard and a dealer as soon as possible. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-23

. If the front seatbelt retractor assem- ping the entire vehicle due to tion switch is turned to the “ON” position. bly or surrounding area has been collision damage or for other The following components are monitored damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer reasons, consult your SUBARU as soon as possible. by the indicator. dealer. . . When you sell your vehicle, we urge Front sub sensor (right-hand side) you to explain to the buyer that it has . Front sub sensor (left-hand side) seatbelt pretensioners by alerting him & System monitors . Airbag control module (including im- to the contents of this section. pact sensors (all models) and rollover sensors (Outback)) WARNING . Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) . Frontal airbag module (front passen- . To obtain maximum protection, ger’s side) occupants should sit in an up- . Side airbag sensor (center pillar right- right position with their seatbelts “ hand side) properly fastened. Refer to Seat- . belts” F1-12. Side airbag sensor (center pillar left- hand side) . Do not modify, remove or strike . Side airbag module (driver’s side) the front seatbelt retractor as- . ’ semblies or surrounding area. Side airbag module (front passenger s This could result in accidental side) . activation of the seatbelt preten- SRS airbag system warning light Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side) sioners or could make the sys- A diagnostic system continually monitors . Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel tem inoperative, possibly result- the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner ing in serious injury. Seatbelt house left-hand side) while the vehicle is being driven. The . pretensioners have no user-ser- seatbelt pretensioners share the control Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) viceable parts. For required ser- module with the airbag system. Therefore, . Curtain airbag module (left-hand side) vicing of front seatbelt retractors if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt . Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) equipped with seatbelt preten- pretensioner, the SRS airbag system . Seatbelt pretensioner (front passen- sioners, see your nearest warning light will illuminate. The SRS ger’s side) SUBARU dealer. airbag system warning light will show . Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen- . When discarding front seatbelt normal system operation by lighting for ger’s side) retractor assemblies or scrap- approximately 6 seconds when the igni- . Front passenger’s occupant detection – CONTINUED – 1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags system weight sensor while driving sensors is located under the center . Front passenger’s occupant detection console. If you need service or control module repair in those areas or near the . Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON & System servicing front seatbelt retractors, have an and OFF indicator authorized SUBARU dealer perform . All related wiring WARNING the work. WARNING . When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping NOTE If the warning light exhibits any of the entire vehicle damaged by a If the front part of the vehicle is the following conditions, there may collision, consult your SUBARU damaged in an accident to the extent be a malfunction in the seatbelt dealer. that the seatbelt pretensioner does not pretensioners and/or SRS airbag . Tampering with or disconnecting operate, contact your SUBARU dealer system. Immediately take your vehi- the system’s wiring could result as soon as possible. cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer in accidental activation of the to have the system checked. Unless seatbelt pretensioner and/or air- & Precautions against vehicle checked and properly repaired, the bag or could make the system modification seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS inoperative, which may result in Always consult your SUBARU dealer if airbags will operate improperly (e.g. serious injury. Do not use elec- you want to install any accessory parts to SRS airbags may inflate in a very trical test equipment on any your vehicle. minor collision or not inflate in a circuit related to the seatbelt severe collision), which may in- pretensioner and airbag sys- CAUTION crease the risk of injury. tems. For required servicing of . Flashing or flickering of the warn- the seatbelt pretensioner, consult Do not perform any of the following ing light your nearest SUBARU dealer. modifications. Such modifications . No illumination of the warning can interfere with proper operation light when the ignition switch is of the seatbelt pretensioners. CAUTION first turned to the “ON” position . Attachment of any equipment . Continuous illumination of the The front sub sensors are located in (bush bar, winches, snow plow, warning light both front fenders and the airbag skid plate, etc.) other than genu- . Illumination of the warning light control module including the impact ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-25

. Modification of the suspension Child restraint systems tether anchorages (LATCH)” F1-33). system or front end structure. Children could be endangered in an . Installation of a tire of different accident if their child restraints are not size and construction from the properly secured in the vehicle. When tires specified on the vehicle installing the child restraint system, care- placard attached to the door fully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s According to accident statistics, children Manual. are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is Infants and small children should always moving. be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehi- cle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’s age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt (except those covered under the section in this manual, entitled “Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and

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& WARNING WARNING Where to place a child restraint system Never let a passenger hold a child Children should be properly re- The following descriptions are SUBARU’s on his or her lap while the vehicle is strained at all times. Never allow a recommendations on where to place a moving. The passenger cannot pro- child to stand up, or to kneel on any child restraint system in your vehicle. tect the child from injury in a colli- seat. Unrestrained children will be sion, because the child will be thrown forward during sudden stop caught between the passenger and or in an accident and can be injured objects inside the vehicle. Addition- seriously. ally, holding a child in your lap or Additionally, children standing up or arms in the front seat exposes that kneeling on or in front of the front child to another serious danger. seat are exposed another serious Since the SRS airbag deploys with danger. Since the SRS airbag de- considerable speed and force, the ploys with considerable speed and child could be injured or even killed. force, the child could be injured or even killed.

A: Front passenger’s seat You should not install a child restraint system (including a booster seat) due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger’s airbag. B: Rear seat, window-side seating positions Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems. In these positions, Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) seatbelts and lower anchorages (bars) are provided for Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-27 installing a child restraint system. WARNING Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection Put children in the rear seat properly of the seat cushion. restrained at all times. The SRS In this seating position, you should use airbag deploys with considerable only a child restraint system that has a speed and force and can injure or bottom base that fits snugly against the even kill children, especially if they contours of the seat cushion and can be are not restrained or improperly securely retained using the seatbelt. restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their C: Rear seat, center seating position risk of being injured from deploy- Installing a child restraint system is not ment is greater. recommended, although the A/ELR seat- For that reason, be sure to secure belt and an upper anchorage (tether ALL types of child restraint devices anchorage) are provided in this position. (including forward facing child WARNING Some types of child restraints might not be seats) in the REAR seats at all times. SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS able to be secured firmly due to projection You should choose a restraint de- of the seat cushion. EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S vice which is appropriate for the SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL A In this seating position, you should use ’ child s age, height and weight. Ac- REARWARD FACING CHILD only a child restraint system that has a cording to accident statistics, chil- bottom base that fits snugly against the SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PAS- dren are safer when properly re- SENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS contours of the seat cushion and can be strained in the rear seating posi- securely retained using the seatbelt. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO tions than in the front seating posi- THE CHILD BY PLACING THE tions. CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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& Choosing a child restraint & Installing child restraint sys- CAUTION system tems with A/ELR seatbelt When you install a child restraint WARNING system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After . Child restraint systems and seat- installing the child restraint system, belts can become hot in a vehicle check to ensure that it is held that has been closed up in sunny securely in position. If it is not held weather; they could burn a small tight and secure, the danger of your child. Check the child restraint child suffering personal injury in the system before you place a child event of an accident may be in- in it. creased. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. ! Installing a rearward facing child Unsecured child restraint sys- restraint Choose a child restraint system that is tems can be thrown around inappropriate for the child’s age and size side of the vehicle in a sudden (weight and height) in order to provide the stop, turn or accident; they can child with proper protection. The child strike and injure vehicle occu- restraint system should meet all applic- pants as well as result in serious able requirements of Federal Motor Vehi- injuries or death to the child. cle Safety Standards for United States or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada. It can be identified by looking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacture’s statement of compliance in the document attached to the system. Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system 1. Place the child restraint system in the is compatible with the vehicle in which it rear seating position. will be used. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-29 or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

6. Push and pull the child restraint 8. To remove the child restraint system, system forward and side to side to check press the release button on the seatbelt if it is firmly secured in the center of the buckle and allow the belt to retract seat. completely. The belt will return to the Sometimes a child restraint can be more ELR mode. 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. firmly secured by pushing it down into the 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the seat cushion and then tightening the WARNING retractor to change the retractor over from seatbelt. the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT function. Then, allow the belt to rewind properly functioning). PASSENGER’SSEAT.DOINGSO into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH clicks will be heard which indicate the TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE retractor functions as ALR. CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by retracting the seatbelt fully. ! Installing forward facing child restraint

4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 6. Before seating a child in the child 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the restraint system, try to move it back and retractor to change the retractor over from forth and left and right to verify that it is the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) firmly secured in the center of the seat. to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Sometimes a child restraint can be more function. Then, allow the belt to rewind firmly secured by pushing it down into the into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, seat cushion and then tightening the clicks will be heard which indicate the seatbelt. retractor functions as ALR. 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt 1. Place the child restraint system in the to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR rear seating position. properly functioning). 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-31

tether anchorages” F1-35. & Installing a booster seat

WARNING . Child restraint systems and seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Legacy Unsecured child restraint sys- 9. To remove the child restraint system, tems can be thrown around in- press the release button on the seatbelt side of the vehicle in a sudden buckle and allow the belt to retract stop, turn or accident; they can completely. The belt will return to the strike and injure vehicle occu- ELR mode. pants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child. NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully. Outback 8. If the child restraint system requires a top tether, latch the hook onto the top tether anchor and tighten the top tether. For additional instructions, refer to “Top

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CAUTION following the instructions provided by its . Never place the shoulder belt manufacturer. under the child’s arm or behind When you install a child restraint 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle the child’s back. If an accident system, follow the manufacturer’s until you hear a click. Take care not to occurs, this can increase the risk instructions supplied with it. After twist the seatbelt. or severity of injury to the child. installing the child restraint system, Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned . The seatbelt should fit snugly in check to ensure that it is held across the center of child’s shoulder and order to provide full restraint. securely in position. If it is not held that the lap belt is positioned as low as Loose fitting belts are not as tight and secure, the danger of your possible on the child’s hips. effective in preventing or redu- child suffering personal injury in the cing injury. event of an accident may be in- . Place the lap belt as low as creased. possible on the child’s hips. A high-positioned lap belt will increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. . Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may 4. To remove the booster seat, press the result in neck injury during sud- release button on the seatbelt buckle and den braking or in a collision. allow the belt to retract. 1. Place the booster seat in the rear seating position and sit the child on it. The WARNING child should sit well back on the booster . seat. Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through increase the risk or severity of or around the booster seat and the child injury to the child. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-33

& Installation of child restraint tight and secure, the danger of your systems by use of lower and child suffering personal injury in the tether anchorages (LATCH) event of an accident may be increased. WARNING Some types of child restraint systems can . Child restraint systems and seat- be installed on the rear seat of your belts can become hot in a vehicle vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such that has been closed up in sunny child restraint systems are secured to the weather; they could burn a small dedicated anchorages provided on the child. Check the child restraint vehicle body. system before you place a child The lower and tether anchorages are in it. sometimes referred to as the LATCH . Do not leave an unsecured child system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle is equipped with four lower restraint system in your vehicle. CHildren). anchorages (bars) and three upper an- Unsecured child restraint sys- chorages (tether anchorages) for accom- tems can be thrown around in- modating such child restraint systems. side of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; they can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

CAUTION When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held The lower anchorages (bars) are used for securely in position. If it is not held installing a child restraint system only on

– CONTINUED – 1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the rear seat window-side seating posi- rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate tions. For each window-side seating posi- the positions of the lower anchorages tion, two lower anchorages are provided. (bars). Each lower anchorage is located behind Each lower anchorage is located behind the cover of seatback bottom. the cover of seatback bottom. CAUTION When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held Outback securely in position. If it is not held The tether anchorages (upper an- tight and secure, the danger of your chorages) are provided for all the seating child suffering personal injury in the positions (center and both window-side event of an accident may be in- ones) of the rear seat. creased. Legacy

You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-35

Peel off the anchorage cover from the selected side of the rear seatback to expose the anchorages (bars) to be used for installation of the child restraint system.

2. If your child restraint system is of a 4. Before seating a child in the child flexible attachment type (which uses restraint system, try to move it back and tether belts to connect the child restraint forth and left and right to verify that it is system properly to the lower anchorages), firmly secured in the center of the seat. 1. While following the instructions sup- while pushing the child restraint into the 5. To remove the child restraint system, plied by the child restraint system manu- seat cushion, pull both left and right lower follow the reverse procedures of installa- facturer, connect the lower hooks onto the tether belts up to secure the child restraint tion. lower anchorages located at “ ” marks on system firmly by taking up the slack in the the bottom of the rear seatback. When the belt. If you have any question concerning this hooks are connected, make sure the 3. Connect the top tether hook to the type of child restraint system, ask your adjacent seatbelts are not caught. tether anchorage and firmly tighten the SUBARU dealer. tether. For information on how to set the top tether, refer to “Top tether anchorages” & Top tether anchorages F1-35. Your vehicle is equipped with three top tether anchorages so that a child restraint system having a top tether can be installed in the rear seat. When installing a child restraint system using top tether, proceed as follows, while observing the

– CONTINUED – 1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags instructions by the child restraint system ! Outback ! To hook the top tether manufacturer. Since a top tether can provide additional CAUTION stability by offering another connection Always remove the head restraint between a child restraint system and the when mounting a child restraint vehicle, we recommend that you use a top system with a top tether. Failure to tether whenever one is required or avail- do so may prevent the top tether able. from being fastened tightly. ! Tether anchorage location ! ! Legacy Legacy 1. Fold down the rear seatback for the window side seating position. Refer to “Folding down the rear seatback” F1-8. Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, center and left positions, are already installed on the rear edge of the roof. Open the cover flap to use each anchorage.

Three tether anchorages are installed on the rear shelf behind the rear seat head restraint. Open the cover flap to use each anchorage. 2. Remove the head restraint at the seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the head Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-37 restraint while pressing the release button. 1. Remove the head restraint at the Store the head restraint in the trunk. Avoid seating position where the child restraint placing the head restraint in the passen- system has been installed with the seat- ger compartment to prevent it from being belt or lower anchorages; lift up the head thrown around in the passenger compart- restraint while pressing the release button. ment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn. Store the head restraint in the cargo area. Avoid placing the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.

4. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the appropriate upper anchorage. 5. Tighten the top tether securely.

! Outback 3. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages.

2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages.

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*SRS airbag (Supplemental gers) Restraint System airbag) These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- tion provided by the seatbelt. straint system. This name is used because the airbag system supplements the The system also controls front seatbelt vehicle’s seatbelts. pretensioners. For operation instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt Your vehicle is equipped with a crash pretensioner, refer to “Front seatbelt pre- sensing and diagnostic module, which will tensioners” F1-22. record the use of the seatbelt by the front passenger when any of the SRS frontal, WARNING side and curtain airbags deploys. . 3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child To obtain maximum protection in restraint system to the appropriate upper & Models with SRS airbags and the event of an accident, the anchorage. lap/shoulder restraints for driver and all passengers in the driver, front passenger, and vehicle should always wear seat- 4. Tighten the top tether securely. belts when the vehicle is moving. window-side rear passengers The SRS airbag is designed only Your vehicle is equipped with a supple- as a supplement to the primary mental restraint system in addition to a protection provided by the seat- lap/shoulder belt at each front seating belt. It does not do away with the position and each rear window-side seat- need to fasten seatbelts. In coming position. The supplemental restraint bination with the seatbelts, it system (SRS) consists of six airbags. offers the best combined protec- The configurations are as follows: tion in case of a serious accident. . Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal Not wearing a seatbelt increases airbags the chance of severe injury or . Driver’s and front passenger’s side death in a crash even when the airbags vehicle has the SRS airbag. . Curtain airbags (for driver, front pas- For instructions and precautions senger, and window-side rear passen- concerning the seatbelt system, Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-39

refer to “Seatbelts” F1-12. ment, the driver should always . Do not sit or lean unnecessarily sit upright and well back in the close to the SRS airbag. Because seat as far from the steering the SRS airbag deploys with wheel as practical while still considerable speed – faster than maintaining full vehicle control the blink of an eye – and force to and the front passenger should protect in high speed collisions, move the seat as far back as the force of an airbag can injure possible and sit upright and well an occupant whose body is too back in the seat. close to SRS airbag. . Do not place any objects over or It is also important to wear your near the SRS airbag cover or seatbelt to help avoid injuries between you and the SRS airbag. that can result when the SRS If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its airbag contacts an occupant not WARNING in proper position such as one proper operation and could be thrown forward during pre-acci- propelled inside the vehicle and . Put children in the rear seat dent braking. cause injury. properly restrained at all times. Even when properly positioned, The SRS airbag deploys with there remains a possibility that considerable speed and force an occupant may suffer minor and can injure or even kill chil- injury such as abrasions and dren, especially if they are not bruises to the face or arms restrained or improperly re- because of the SRS airbag de- strained. Because children are ployment force. lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from . The SRS airbags deploy with deployment is greater. considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper Consequently, we strongly reposition when the SRS airbag commend that ALL children (in- deploys could suffer very serious cluding those in child seats and injuries. Because the SRS airbag those that have outgrown child needs enough space for deploy- restraint devices) sit in the REAR

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seat properly restrained at all even kill the child. times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, CAUTION height and weight. . When the SRS airbag deploys, Secure ALL types of child re- some smoke will be released. straint devices (including for- This smoke could cause breath- ward facing child seats) in the ing problems for people with a REAR seats at all times. history of asthma or other According to accident statistics, breathing trouble. If you or your children are safer when properly passengers have breathing pro- restrained in the rear seating blems after SRS airbag deploys, positions than in the front seat- get fresh air promptly. ing positions. . A deploying SRS airbag releases For instructions and precautions hot gas. Occupants could get concerning the child restraint burned if they come into direct system, refer to “Child restraint contact with the hot gas. systems” F1-25. . NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE NOTE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS When you sell your vehicle, we urge SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO you to explain to the buyer that it is THE CHILD BY PLACING THE equipped with SRS airbags by alerting CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO him or her to the applicable section in ’ THE SRS AIRBAG. this Owner s Manual. . Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-41

! Components

1) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) 5) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and 2) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) OFF indicator 3) SRS airbag system warning light 6) Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s 4) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) side) 7) Airbag control module (including impact sensor)

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1) Curtain airbag sensor (left-hand side) 7) Side airbag module (left-hand side) 13) Front passenger’s occupant detection 2) Curtain airbag module (left-hand side) 8) Seatbelt buckle switch (right-hand side) system weight sensor 3) Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) 9) Curtain airbag sensor (right-hand side) 4) Front passenger’s occupant detection 10) Side airbag module (right-hand side) control module 11) Seatbelt pretensioner (right-hand side) 5) Side airbag sensor (left-hand side) 12) Side airbag sensor (right-hand side) 6) Seatbelt pretensioner (left-hand side) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-43

& SUBARU advanced frontal system. THE CHILD BY PLACING THE airbag system The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO in the center portion of the steering wheel. THE SRS AIRBAG. Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU ’ advanced frontal airbag system that com- The front passenger s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard plies with the new advanced frontal airbag “ ” requirements in the amended Federal under an SRS AIRBAG mark. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) In a moderate to severe frontal collision, No. 208. the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag frontal airbags deploy and supplement the system automatically determines the de- seatbelts by reducing the impact on the ployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal driver’s and front passenger’s head and airbag at the time of deployment as well as chest. whether or not to activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the WARNING driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH Never allow a child to stand up, or to ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag kneel on the front passenger’s seat. attached to the glove box lid beginning The SRS airbag deploys with con- with the phrase “Even with Advanced Air siderable force and can injure or Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read even kill the child. the instructions on the warning labels and tag. Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU WARNING advanced frontal airbag system is a supplemental restraint system and must NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- be used in combination with a seatbelt. All CING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE occupants should wear a seatbelt or be FRONTSEAT.DOINGSORISKS seated in an appropriate child restraint SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO – CONTINUED – 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre- accident braking.

WARNING WARNING Never hold a child on your lap or in The SRS airbag deploys with con- your arms. The SRS airbag deploys siderable speed and force. Occu- with considerable force and can pants who are out of proper position injure or even kill the child. when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Be- cause the SRS airbag needs enough WARNING space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well Do not put any objects over the back in the seat as far from the steering wheel pad and dashboard. steering wheel as practical while If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, still maintaining full vehicle control those objects could interfere with its and the front passenger should proper operation and could be pro- move the seat as far back as pelled inside the vehicle and cause possible and sit upright and well injury. back in the seat. It is also important to wear your Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-45

NOTE . Do not spill liquid on the front passen- The driver’s SRS side airbag, SRS ger’s seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off curtain airbag and seatbelt preten- immediately. sioner are not controlled by the . Do not remove or disassemble the front SUBARU advanced frontal airbag sys- passenger’s seat. tem. . Do not install any accessory (such as ! ’ an audio amplifier) other than a genuine Front passenger s SRS frontal air- SUBARU accessory under the front pas- bag senger’s seat. ’ The front passenger s SRS frontal airbag . Do not place anything (shoes, umbrel- uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator la, etc.) under the front passenger’s seat. operates in different ways depending on . The front passenger’s seat must not be the severity of impact. used with the head restraint removed. The total load on the seat is monitored by . WARNING ’ Do not leave any articles on the front the passenger s occupant detection sys- passenger’s seat or the seatbelt tongue tem weight sensor under the seat. Do not attach accessories to the and buckle engaged when you leave your windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir- Using the total seat load and seatbelt vehicle. ror over the rear view mirror. If the buckle switch, the occupant detection . Do not place a magnet near the SRS airbag deploys, those objects system determines whether the front ’ seatbelt buckle and the seatbelt retractor. could become projectiles that could passenger s SRS frontal airbag should or . should not be inflated. Do not use front seats with their back- seriously injure vehicle occupants. ward-forward position and seatback not The occupant detection system may not ’ being locked into place securely. If any of ! ’ inflate the front passenger s SRS frontal them are not locked securely, adjust them Driver s SRS frontal airbag airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal ’ again. For adjusting procedure, refer to The driver s SRS frontal airbag uses a airbag deploys. This is normal. “ ” F dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in Manual seat 1-3 (models equipped Observe the following precautions. Failure with manual seats only). different ways depending on the severity to do so may prevent the SUBARU of impact. advanced frontal airbag system from If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front ’ Have the system inspected by your functioning correctly or cause the system passenger s occupant detection system SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS to fail. have failed, the SRS airbag system airbag system warning light illuminates. . Do not apply any strong impact to the warning light will illuminate. Have the front passenger’s seat such as by kicking. system inspected by your SUBARU deal- – CONTINUED – 1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags er immediately if the SRS airbag system ! Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal warning light illuminates. OFF indicators airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- If your vehicle has sustained impact, this vanced frontal airbag system monitoring. may affect the proper function of the If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag Have your vehicle inspected at your ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF SUBARU dealer. indicator will remain off. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag NOTE is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, airbag ON indicator will remain off while SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pre- the OFF indicator will illuminate. tensioner are not controlled by the With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” SUBARU advanced frontal airbag sys- position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tem. tors remain illuminated or off simultaneously even after the system check ON / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON period, the system is malfunctioning. indicator Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi- / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF ately for an inspection. indicator ! Conditions in which front passen- The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not and OFF indicators show you the status of activated the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag The indicators are located next to the will not be activated when any of the clock in the center portion of the dash- following conditions are met regarding the board. front passenger’s seat: When the ignition switch is turned to the . The seat is empty. “ON” position, both the ON and OFF . The seat is equipped with a rearward indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during facing child restraint system and an infant which time the system is checked. Follow- is restrained with it. (See WARNING that ing the system check, both indicators turn follows.) off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the . indicators illuminates depending on the The seat is equipped with a forward Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-47 facing child restraint system and a small passenger’s seat may be killed or ! If the front passenger’s frontal air- child is restrained with it. (See WARNING severely injured should the front bag ON indicator illuminates and the that follows.) passenger’s SRS frontal airbag de- OFF indicator turns off even when . The seat is equipped with a booster ploy. REAR seats are the safest an infant or a small child is in a child seat and a small child is in the booster place for children. restraint system (including booster seat. (See WARNING that follows.) seat) . The seat is relieved of the occupant When the front passenger’s seat is occu- Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” load for a time exceeding the predeter- pied by a child, observe the following position if the front passenger’s frontal mined monitoring time period. precautions. Failure to do so may increase airbag ON indicator illuminates and the . the load on the front passenger’s seat, OFF indicator turns off even when an The seat is occupied by a child who ’ has outgrown a child restraint system activating the front passenger sSRS infant or a small child is in a child restraint (See WARNING that follows.) or by a frontal airbag even though that seat is system (including booster seat). Remove small adult. occupied by a child. the child restraint system from the seat. By . . The front passenger’s occupant detec- Do not place any article on the seat referring to the child restraint manufac- tion system is faulty. other than the child occupant and a child turer’s recommendations as well as the restraint system. child restraint system installation proce- WARNING . Do not place more than one child on dures in “Child restraint systems” F1-25, the seat. correctly install the child restraint system. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- . Do not install any accessory such as a Turntheignitionswitchtothe“ON” CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT table or TV onto the seatback. position and make sure that the front PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE . passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator ’ Do not store a heavy load in the FRONT PASSENGER S SRS FRON- seatback pocket. turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates. TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to sure to install it in the REAR seat in If still the ON indicator remains illuminated place his/her hands or legs on the front a correct manner. Also, it is strongly while the OFF indicator turns off, take the passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to recommended that any forward fa- following actions. pull the seatback. cing child seat or booster seat be . Ensure that no article is placed on the installed in the REAR seat, and that seat other than the child restraint system even children who have outgrown a and the child occupant. child restraint system be also . Ensure that there is no article left in the seated in the REAR seat. This is seatback pocket. because children sitting in the front . Ensure that the backward-forward po-

– CONTINUED – 1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags sition and seatback of front passenger’s despite the fact that the actions noted . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to seat are locked into place securely by above have been taken, seat the child/ lift the front passenger’s seat cushion moving the seat back and forth. (Models small adult in the rear seat and im- using his/her feet. equipped with manual seats only) mediately contact your SUBARU dealer . Do not place any article under the front for an inspection. Even if the system ’ If the ON indicator still remains illuminated passenger s seat, or squeeze any article has passed the dealer inspection, it is from behind and under the seat. This may while the OFF indicator turns off after recommended that on subsequent trips taking relevant corrective actions de- lift the seat cushion. the child/small adult always take the . scribed above, relocate the child restraint Do not squeeze any article between rear seat. ’ system to the rear seat and immediately the front passenger s seat and side trim/ contact your SUBARU dealer for an Children who have outgrown a child pillar, door or center console box. This inspection. restraint system should always wear the may lift the seat cushion. seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag NOTE is deactivated or activated. ! If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF When a child who has outgrown a child ! Conditions in which front passen- indicator illuminates and the ON restraint system or a small adult is ger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated indicator turns off even when the seated in the front passenger’s seat, front passenger’s seat is occupied The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag by an adult will be activated for deployment upon system may or may not activate the impact when any of the following condi- This can be caused by the adult incor- front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag rectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat. ’ tions is met regarding the front passen- depending on the occupant s seating ’ Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” ’ ger s seat. posture. If the front passenger s SRS . position. Ask the front passenger to set frontal airbag is activated (the ON When the seat is occupied by an adult. the seatback to the upright position, sit up . indicator remains illuminated while When a heavy article is placed on the straight in the center of the seat cushion, the OFF indicator turns off), take the seat. correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/ following actions. When the front passenger’s seat is occu- her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to . Ensure that no article is placed on the rearmost position. Turn the ignition pied by an adult, observe the following “ ” the seat other than the occupant. precautions. Failure to do so may lessen switch to the ON position. If the OFF . Ensure that there is no article left in the load on the front passenger’s seat, indicator remains illuminated while the ON the seatback pocket. deactivating the front passenger’s SRS indicator remains off, take the following frontal airbag despite the fact that the seat actions. If the ON indicator still remains illumi- . “ ” is occupied by an adult. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK nated while the OFF indicator turns off position. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-49

. Ensure that there is no article, book, bag system. If you have any questions, in such an area, please contact the shoe, or other object trapped under the you may contact the following SUBARU SUBARU distributor or dealer from which seat, at the rear of the seat, or on the side distributors: you bought your vehicle. of the seat. ! Operation . sition and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by Subaru of America, Inc. moving the seat back and forth. (Models Customer Dealer Services Department equipped with manual seats only) P.O. Box 6000 . Next, turn the ignition switch to the Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to allow 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check, both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii indicator should illuminate while the OFF 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, indicator remains off. HI 96819 808-839-2273 If the OFF indicator still remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo- and immediately contact your SUBARU bile dealer for an inspection. 491, East Marine Drive, Route 1 Dededo, ! Effect vehicle modifications made Guam for persons with disabilities may 671-633-2698 have on SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system operation (U.S. only) Trebol Motors Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico frame, instrument panel, combination me- 00910 ter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, 787-793-2828 suspension or floor panel can affect the 1) Driver’s side There are currently no SUBARU distribu- 2) Passenger’s side operation of the SUBARU advanced air- tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are – CONTINUED – 1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

The SRS airbag can function only when After deployment, the SRS airbag imme- components can be very hot as a the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. diately starts to deflate so that the driver’s result of deployment. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag vision is not obstructed. The time required system is designed to determine the from detecting impact to the deflation of The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front activation or deactivation condition of the the SRS airbag after deployment is short- passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are de- front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag er than the blink of an eye. signed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe depending on the total load on the front Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal ’ frontal collision. It is basically not designed passenger s seat monitored by the front airbag deploys and the driver’s and front ’ to deploy in lesser frontal impacts be- passenger s occupant detection system passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy, cause the necessary protection can be weight sensor. For this reason, only the the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt ’ achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they driver s SRS frontal airbag may deploy in pretensioners operate at the same time. the event of a collision, but this does not are basically not designed to deploy in mean failure of the system. Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS side or rear impacts or in roll-over acci- airbag would activate in a non-accident dents because deployment of only the If the front sub sensors inside both front situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s fenders and the impact sensors in the will deflate quickly, not obscuring vision and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags airbag control module detect a predeter- and will not interfere with the driver’s would not help the occupant in those mined amount of force during a frontal ability to maintain control of the vehicle. situations. The driver’s and front passen- collision, the control module sends signals ger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed to ’ to the airbag module(s) (only driver s When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, function on a one-time-only basis. module or both driver’s and front passen- fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and ger’s modules) instructing the module(s) some smoke will be released. These SRS airbag deployment depends on the to inflate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The occurrences are a normal result of the level of force experienced in the passen- driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal deployment. This smoke does not indicate ger compartment during a collision. That airbags use dual stage inflators. The two a fire in the vehicle. level differs from one type of collision to inflators of each airbag are triggered either another, and it may have no bearing on sequentially or simultaneously, depending CAUTION the visible damage done to the vehicle on the severity of impact in the case of the itself. driver’s SRS frontal airbag and depending Do not touch the SRS airbag system on the severity of impact and the total load components around the steering on the seat in the case of the front wheel and dashboard with bare passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-51

! Examples of accident in which the ! Examples of the types of accidents both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS driver’s/driver’s and front passen- in which it is possible that the frontal airbags may be activated when the ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most driver’s/driver’s and front passen- vehicle sustains a hard impact in the likely deploy. ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will de- undercarriage area from the road surface ploy. (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).

A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s 1) The vehicle strikes an object, such as a ’ telephone pole or sign pole. and front passenger s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur. 2) The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck. 3) The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact. 4) The vehicle sustains an offset frontal collision. 5) The vehicle strikes an object that can move or deform, such as a parked vehicle. There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s). In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-53

! Examples of the types of accidents to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the WARNING in which the driver’s/driver’s and side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its front passenger’s SRS frontal side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- If the vehicle is damaged in an airbag(s) will basically not deploy. speed frontal collision. accident but the SRS frontal airbag does not deploy, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

& SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. Inamoderatetoseveresideimpact collision, the SRS side airbag on the 1) First impact impacted side of the vehicle deploys 2) Second impact between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing In an accident where the vehicle is the impact on the occupant’s chest and impacted more than once, the driver’s waist. The SRS side airbag operates only and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal for front seat occupants. airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first The SRS curtain airbag on each side of impact. the cabin is stored in the roof side Example: In the case of a double collision, (between the front pillar and a point over first with another vehicle, then against a the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is concrete wall in immediate succession, located at the top of each center pillar. once either or both of the driver’s and front Inamoderatetoseveresideimpact passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS activated on the first impact, it/they will not impacted side of the vehicle deploys frontal airbags are designed basically not be activated on the second impact. between the occupant and the side

– CONTINUED – 1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags window and supplements the seatbelt by . WARNING Since your vehicle is equipped reducing the impact on the occupant’s with SRS curtain airbags, do not head. . Do not sit or lean unnecessarily sit or lean unnecessarily close to close to either front door. The the front or rear door on either WARNING SRS side airbag is stored in both side. Also, do not put your head, arms and hands out of the win- The SRS side airbag and SRS front seat seatbacks next to the door, and it provides protection dow. The SRS curtain airbag on curtain airbag are designed as only each side of the cabin is stored in a supplement to the primary protec- by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of the roof side (between the front tion provided by the seatbelt. They pillar and a point over the rear do not do away with the need to a side impact collision. However, theforceofSRSsideairbag seat), and it provides protection fasten seatbelts. It is also important by deploying rapidly (faster than to wear your seatbelt to help avoid deployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the the blink of an eye) in the event of injuries that can result when an a side impact. However, the force occupant is not seated in a proper body are too close to the SRS side airbag. of its deployment may cause upright position. injuries if your head is too close to it. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-55

WARNING and should be properly restrained at all times. Do not rest your arm on either front . Never allow a child to kneel on door or its internal trim. It could be any passenger’s seat facing the injured in the event of SRS side side window or put their head, airbag deployment. arms and hands out of the window. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/ her head is close to the SRS curtain airbag.

WARNING . Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/ her arms around the front seat seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag. Since your vehicle is also WARNING equipped with a front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, children . Do not attach accessories to the aged 12 and under should be door trim or near either SRS side placed in the rear seat anyway airbags and do not place objects

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near the SRS side airbags. In the Before hanging clothing on the ! Operation event of the SRS side airbag coat hooks, make sure there are deployment, they could be pro- no sharp objects in the pockets. pelled dangerously toward the Hang clothing directly on the vehicle’s occupants and cause coat hooks without using hang- injuries. ers. . Do not attach a hands-free microphone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag. A hands-free microphone or other accessory in such a loca- The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain tion could be propelled through airbag can function only when the ignition the cabin with great force by the switch is in the “ON” position. curtain airbag, or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbag. In either case, the result side airbags and SRS curtain airbags could be serious injuries. deploy independently of each other since WARNING each has its own impact sensor. There- . Do not hang coat hangers or fore, they may not both deploy in the same other hard or pointed objects on Do not put any kind of cover or accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and the coat hooks. If such items clothes or other objects over either SRS curtain airbag deploys independently were hanging on the coat hooks front seatback and do not attach of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS during deployment of the SRS labels or stickers to the front seat frontal airbags in the steering wheel and curtain airbags, they could cause surface on or near the SRS side instrument panel. serious injuries by coming off the airbag. They could prevent proper coat hooks and being thrown deployment of the SRS side airbag, An impact sensor, which senses impact through the cabin or by prevent- reducing protection available to the force, is located in each of the left and ing deployment of the curtain front seat’s occupant. right center pillars and rear wheel houses. airbags. Another impact sensor, which also senses Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-57 impact force, is located in the airbag the seat on the side on which an impact is impact. Also, it is basically not designed to control module. applied. deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag If one of the center pillar impact sensors When the SRS side airbag and SRS deployment would not help the occupant and the impact sensor that is located in curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud in those situations. the airbag control module together sense inflation noise will be heard and some an impact force above a predetermined smoke will be released. These occur- Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain level in a side collision, the control module rences are a normal result of the deploy- airbag are designed to function on a one- causes both the SRS side airbag and ment. This smoke does not indicate a fire time-only basis. curtain airbag on the impacted side to in the vehicle. SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag inflate regardless of whether the rear deployment depend on the level of force wheel house impact sensor on the same CAUTION experienced in the passenger compart- side senses an impact. ment during a side impact collision. That Do not touch the SRS side airbag level differs from one type of collision to If one of the rear wheel house impact system components around the another, and it may have no bearing on sensors and the impact sensor that is front seat seatback with bare hands the visible damage done to the vehicle located in the airbag control module right after deployment. Doing so can itself. together sense a sufficiently strong impact cause burns because the compo- force, the control module causes only the nents can be very hot as a result of SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side deployment. to inflate. After deployment, do not touch any After the deployment, the SRS side airbag part of the SRS curtain airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time system (from the front pillar to the required from detection of an impact to part of the roof side over the rear deflation of an SRS side airbag after seat). Doing so can cause burns deployment is shorter than the blink of because the components can be an eye. very hot as a result of deployment. The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain for a while following deployment then airbag are designed to deploy in the event slowly deflates. of an accident involving a moderate to The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain severe side impact collision. It is basically airbag deploy even when no one occupies not designed to deploy in a lesser side – CONTINUED – 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

! Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy (Legacy).

A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-59

! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most 1) A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain likely deploy (Outback). airbag. 2) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. 3) If the angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or if the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone laterally.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side 1) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (Outback). 2) Falling into or jumping over a deep hole 3) Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-61

! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS 1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy. 2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. 3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. 4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle. 5) The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof. There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

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! Examples of the types of accidents 2) The vehicle is struck from behind. and SRS curtain airbag are activated on in which the SRS side airbag and The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain the first impact, they will not be activated SRS curtain airbag will basically not airbag are basically not designed to on the second. deploy. deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Exam- & SRS airbag system monitors ples of such accidents are illustrated.

A diagnostic system continually monitors 1) First impact the readiness of the SRS airbag system 2) Second impact (including front seatbelt pretensioners) A) SRS curtain airbag while the vehicle is being driven. The B) SRS side airbag SRS airbag system warning light “AIR- In an accident where the vehicle is struck BAG” will show normal system operation from the side more than once, the SRS by lighting for approximately 6 seconds side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy when the ignition switch is turned to the only once on the first impact. “ON” position. Example: In the case of a double side The following components are monitored impact collision, first with one vehicle and by the indicator. 1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision immediately followed by another from the . Front sub sensor (right-hand side) with another vehicle (moving or station- same direction, once the SRS side airbag . ary). Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-63

. Airbag control module (including im- . All related wiring & SRS airbag system servicing pact sensors (all models) and rollover sensors (Outback)) WARNING WARNING . Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) If the warning light exhibits any of . Frontal airbag module (front passen- . When discarding an airbag mod- ’ the following conditions, there may ule or scrapping the entire vehi- ger s side) be a malfunction in the seatbelt . Side airbag sensor (center pillar right- cle damaged by a collision, con- pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sult your SUBARU dealer. hand side) system. Immediately take your vehi- . . Side airbag sensor (center pillar left- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer The SRS airbag has no user- hand side) to have the system checked. Unless serviceable parts. Do not use . Side airbag module (driver’s side) checked and properly repaired, the electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag . Side airbag module (front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS system. For required servicing of side) airbags will operate improperly (e.g. the SRS airbag, consult your . SRS airbags may inflate in a very Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper- house right-hand side) minor collision or not inflate in a severe collision), which may in- ing with or disconnecting the . Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel ’ crease the risk of injury. system s wiring could result in house left-hand side) . accidental inflation of the SRS . Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) Flashing or flickering of the warn- airbag or could make the system ing light . Curtain airbag module (left-hand side) inoperative, which may result in . . Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) No illumination of the warning serious injury. light when the ignition switch is . Seatbelt pretensioner (front passen- first turned to the “ON” position ger’s side) . . Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen- Continuous illumination of the ger’s side) warning light . Front passenger’s occupant detection . Illumination of the warning light system weight sensor while driving . Front passenger’s occupant detection control module . Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator

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CAUTION replaced, use only genuine SUBARU & Precautions against vehicle parts. modification If you need service or repair in areas NOTE of your vehicle listed in the follow- WARNING ing, have an authorized SUBARU In the following cases, contact your dealer perform the work. The SRS SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. To avoid accidental activation of the airbag control module, impact sen- . The front part of the vehicle was system or rendering the system sors and airbag modules are stored involved in an accident in which only inoperative, which may result in in these areas. the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both serious injury, no modifications ’ ’ . Under the center console driver s and front passenger sSRS should be made to any components frontal airbags did not deploy. . or wiring of the SRS airbag system. Inside each front fender . The pad of the steering wheel, the . ’ This includes the following modifi- Steering wheel and column and cover over the front passenger s SRS cations: nearby areas frontal airbag, or either roof side (from . . the front pillar to a point over the rear Installation of custom steering Top of the dashboard on front wheels passenger’ssideandnearby seat) is scratched, cracked, or other- . areas wise damaged. Attachment of additional trim . The center pillar, rear wheel house materials to the dashboard . Each front seat and nearby area or rear sub frame, or an area near these . Installation of custom seats . Inside each center pillar parts, was involved in an accident in . Replacement of seat fabric or . which the SRS side airbag and SRS In each roof side (from the front leather pillar to a point over the rear seat) curtain airbag did not deploy. . . . The fabric or leather of either front Installation of additional fabric or Between the rear seat cushion leather on the front seat and rear wheel house on each seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise . side damaged. Attachment of a hands-free mi- . The rear part of the vehicle was . crophone or any other accessory Under the rear center seat involved in an accident. to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side In the event that the SRS airbag is window, an assist grip, or any deployed, replacement of the system other cabin surface that would be should be performed only by an author- near a deploying SRS curtain ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- airbag. nents of the SRS airbag system are Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-65

. Installation of additional electri- etc.) other than genuine SUBARU cal/electronic equipment such as accessory parts to the side body. a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system Always consult your SUBARU dealer if components and/or wiring is not you want to install any accessory parts on advisable. This could interfere your vehicle. with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. . Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, bullbar, winches, snow plow, skid/sump plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts. . Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. . Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Own- er’s Manual. . Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, ————————————————————————————————————————

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Keys ...... 2-2 Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-16 Key number ...... 2-2 If you have accidentally triggered the alarm 2 Immobilizer ...... 2-3 system ...... 2-16 Security ID plate...... 2-3 Arming the system ...... 2-17 Security indicator light ...... 2-4 Disarming the system ...... 2-18 Key replacement ...... 2-4 Valet mode ...... 2-18 Door locks ...... 2-5 Passive arming...... 2-18 Tripped sensor identification ...... 2-19 Locking and unlocking from the outside ...... 2-5 Shock sensors (dealer option)...... 2-19 Locking and unlocking from the inside ...... 2-6 Battery drainage prevention function ...... 2-6 Child safety locks ...... 2-20 Power door locking switches...... 2-7 Windows...... 2-21 Key lock-in prevention function ...... 2-7 Power window operation by driver ...... 2-21 Remote keyless entry system ...... 2-8 Power window operation by passengers...... 2-23 Initialization of power window ...... 2-24 Locking the doors ...... 2-9 Unlocking the doors...... 2-9 Trunk lid (Legacy)...... 2-24 Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)...... 2-10 To open and close the trunk lid from outside...... 2-24 Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)...... 2-10 To open the trunk lid from inside...... 2-24 Vehicle finder function...... 2-10 Internal trunk lid release handle ...... 2-25 Sounding a panic alarm...... 2-10 Rear gate (Outback)...... 2-27 Selecting audible signal operation ...... 2-11 Moonroof (if equipped)...... 2-28 Replacing the battery ...... 2-11 Moonroof switches ...... 2-29 Replacing lost transmitters...... 2-12 Sun shade ...... 2-30 Alarm system ...... 2-16 System alarm operation...... 2-16 2-2 Keys and doors

Keys and door locks. You can keep the trunk number plate attached to the key set. and glove box locked when you leave your Write down the key number and keep it in vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement CAUTION key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs For information on making replacement against your knees while you are keys for models with the immobilizer driving, it could turn the ignition system, refer to “Security ID plate” F2-3. switch from the “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, thereby stopping the engine.

& Key number 1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Valet key 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle: Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. . Ignition switch . Driver’s door . Glove box 1) Key number plate . Trunk lid 2) Security ID plate The valet key fits only the ignition switch The key number is stamped on the key Keys and doors 2-3

Immobilizer device may not cause harmful inter- . Do not get the key wet. If the key ference, and (2) this device must gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth The immobilizer system is designed to accept any interference received, in- immediately. prevent an unauthorized person from cluding interference that may cause starting the engine. Only keys registered undesired operation. with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can Changes or modifications not ex- & Security ID plate be used to operate your vehicle. Even if pressly approved by the party respon- an unregistered key fits into the ignition sible for compliance could void the switch and can be turned to the “START” user’s authority to operate the equip- position, the engine will automatically stop ment. after several seconds. NOTE Each immobilizer key contains a trans- To protect your vehicle from theft, ’ ponder in which the key s ID code is please pay close attention to the fol- stored. When a key is inserted into the lowing security precautions: ignition switch and turned to the “ON” . Never leave your vehicle unattended position, the transponder transmits the with its keys inside. key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s . Before leaving your vehicle, close all receiver. If the transmitted ID code windows and lock the doors (all mod- matches the ID code registered in the els) and rear gate (Outback). immobilizer system, the system allows the 1) Key number plate . Do not leave spare keys or any engine to be started. Since the ID code is 2) Security ID plate record of your key number in the transmitted and acted upon almost in- vehicle. The security ID is stamped on the security stantly, the immobilizer system does not ID plate attached to the key set. Write impede normal starting of the engine. down the security ID and keep it in If the engine does not start, pull out the CAUTION another safe place, not in the vehicle. key once before trying again. Refer to . This number is needed to make a replace- “ ” F Do not place the key under direct Ignition switch 3-3. sunlight or anywhere it may ment key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. This device complies with Part 15 of become hot. the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of This number is also needed for replace- Industry Canada. Operation is subject ment or repair of the engine control unit, to the following two conditions: (1) This integrated unit, combination meter (all models) and security control unit – CONTINUED – 2-4 Keys and doors

(Canada-spec. models). NOTE NOTE Even if the security indicator light A vehicle that is equipped with the & Security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows remote engine start system as a dealer (the light does not flash if its fuse is option can register up to four keys for blown), the immobilizer system will use with one vehicle. function normally.

& Key replacement Your key number plate and security ID plate will be required if you ever need a replacement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s immobilizer system before it can be used. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. For security, all the keys registered with The security indicator light deters potential your vehicle’s immobilizer system will thieves by indicating that the vehicle is have their ID codes erased and re- equipped with an immobilizer system. It registered when a new key is made. begins flashing approximately 60 seconds Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys must after the ignition switch is turned from the be presented when a new key is regis- “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” tered. Any key that is not re-registered position or immediately after the key is when a new key is made cannot be used pulled out. after the other keys are re-registered. For If the security indicator light does not flash, information on replacement keys and on the immobilizer system may be malfunc- the registration of keys with your immo- tioning. If this occurs, contact your bilizer system, contact your SUBARU SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. dealer. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation key), the security indicator light illuminates. Keys and doors 2-5

Door locks & Locking and unlocking from the outside

Locking without the key Locking without the key 1) Rotate the lock lever rearward. 1) Press the front side of the power door 2) Close the door. locking switch. 2) Close the door. To lock the door from the outside without To lock the door from the outside using the To lock the driver’s door from the outside the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door. power door locking switch, press the front with the key, turn the key toward the rear. side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then To unlock the door, turn the key toward the close the door. In this case, all closed front. doors and the rear gate (Outback) are Lift the outside door handle to open an locked at the same time. unlocked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key.

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& Locking and unlocking from & Battery drainage prevention the inside function If a door or the rear gate (Outback) is not WARNING completely closed, the interior lights will remain illuminated as a result. However, Keep all doors locked when you several lights are automatically turned off drive, especially when small chil- by the battery drainage prevention func- dren are in your vehicle. tion to prevent the battery from going Along with the proper use of seat- dead. The following interior lights are belts and child restraints, locking affected by this function. the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an Item Switch Automatically turning accident. position off 1) Lock It also helps prevent passengers *1 Approximately 20 2) Unlock Map lights OFF minutes later from falling out by preventing a door To lock the door from the inside, rotate the from being accidentally opened, and Dome DOOR Approximately 20 intruders from unexpectedly open- lock lever rearward. To unlock the door lights minutes later from the inside, rotate the lock lever ing doors and entering your vehicle. Ignition — Approximately 20 forward. switch light minutes later The red mark on the lock lever appears Door step — *2 lights None when the door is unlocked. Cargo area Approximately 20 Pull the inside door handle to open an light DOOR minutes later unlocked door. *1: The map lights can be controlled by the Always make sure that all doors and the battery drainage prevention function only when rear gate (Outback) are closed before the map light switches are in the OFF position starting to drive. and the door interlock switch is in the DOOR position. For the switch positions, refer to “Map light” F6-2. *2: The door step lights are not affected by the battery drainage prevention function, so the Keys and doors 2-7 lights do not turn off automatically. To turn off Power door locking switches doors from the outside using the power the lights, it is necessary that each door is door locking switches. completely closed. & The operational/non-operational setting of Key lock-in prevention func- this function can be changed by a tion SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest This function prevents the doors from SUBARU dealer if you would like to being locked with the key still in the change the setting. ignition switch. NOTE ! Behavior with key lock-in prevention function operational . The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “operational”. With the driver’s door open, the doors are . When leaving the vehicle, please automatically kept unlocked even if the make sure that all doors and the rear front side of the power door locking switch gate (Outback) are completely closed. is pressed. . The battery drainage prevention 1) Lock ! 2) Unlock Behavior with key lock-in preven- function does not operate while the tion function non-operational key is in the ignition switch. All doors and the rear gate (Outback) can . If the lock lever is turned to the rear be locked and unlocked by the power door (“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door locking switches located at the driver’s ’ ’ open and the driver s door is then closed side and the front passenger s side doors. with the lock lever in that position, the To lock the doors, press the front side of driver’s door is locked. the switch. . If the spare key is used to lock the To unlock the doors, press the rear side of driver’s door from the outside of the the switch. vehicle, the door is locked. When you close the doors after you set This function’s operational/non-opera- the door locks, the doors remain locked. tional setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU NOTE dealer for details. Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the – CONTINUED – 2-8 Keys and doors

NOTE Remote keyless entry system to the following two conditions: (1) This . The factory setting (default setting) device may not cause harmful inter- for this function is set as “operational”. ference, and (2) this device must . When leaving the vehicle, make sure CAUTION accept any interference received, in- you are holding the key before locking cluding interference that may cause . the doors. Do not expose the remote trans- undesired operation. mitter to severe shocks, such as Changes or modifications not ex- those experienced as a result of pressly approved by the party respon- dropping or throwing. sible for compliance could void the . Do not take the remote transmit- user’s authority to operate the equip- ter apart except when replacing ment. the battery. The transmitter for the remote keyless . Do not get the remote transmitter entry system is located inside the key wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with head. a cloth immediately. . When you carry the remote trans- The remote keyless entry system has the mitteronanairplane,donot following functions. . press the button of the remote Locking and unlocking the doors (and transmitter while in the airplane. rear gate (Outback)) without a key When any button of the remote . Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) without transmitter is pressed, radio key waves are sent and may affect . Sounding a panic alarm the operation of the airplane. . Arming and disarming the alarm sys- When you carry the remote trans- tem. For detailed information, refer to mitter in a bag on an airplane, “Alarm system” F2-16. take measures to prevent the buttons of the remote transmitter The operable distance of the remote from being pressed. keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance This device complies with Part 15 of will vary depending on environmental the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of conditions. The system’s operable dis- Industry Canada. Operation is subject tance will be shorter in areas near a Keys and doors 2-9 facility or electronic equipment emitting & Locking the doors & Unlocking the doors strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances. NOTE The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s rear gate (Outback). An electronic chirp door. An electronic chirp will sound twice will sound once and the turn signal lights and the turn signal lights will flash twice. will flash once. To unlock all doors and the rear gate If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk (Outback), briefly press the “ ” button a lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp second time within 5 seconds. will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that NOTE : Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are If the interval between the first and : Unlock/disarm button not properly closed. When you close the second presses of the “ ” button (for : Lock/arm button unlocking of all of the doors and the A: Panic button door, it will automatically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- turn signal lights will flash once. tem may not respond.

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& Opening the trunk lid & Unlocking the rear gate NOTE (Legacy) (Outback) If the interval between presses is too short when you press the “ ” button three times, the system may not respond to the signals from the remote transmitter.

& Sounding a panic alarm

The trunk lid opens when the “ ” button Pressing the “ ” button unlocks the rear is pressed continuously for at least 2 gate. seconds. An electronic chirp will sound An electronic chirp will sound twice and twice and the turn signal lights will flash the turn signal lights will flash twice. twice. & Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC” parked among many vehicles in a large button once. parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet The horn will sound and the turn signal (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the “ ” lights will flash. button three times in a 5-second period To deactivate the panic alarm, press any will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound button on the remote transmitter. If a once and its turn signal lights to flash three button on the remote transmitter is not times. pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds. Keys and doors 2-11

& Selecting audible signal op- & Replacing the battery To replace the battery: eration Using an electronic chirp, the system will CAUTION give you an audible signal when the doors . Do not let dust, oil or water get on lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn or in the transmitter when repla- the audible signal off. cing the battery. To deactivate the audible signal, perform . the following procedure. You can also use Be careful not to damage the the same steps to restore the function. printed circuit board in the transmitter when replacing the battery. 1. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors and the rear gate. . Be careful not to allow children to 2. Press the “UNLOCK” side of the power touch the battery and any re- door locking switch. moved parts; children could swallow them. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch. . 1. Remove the screw on the key head. 4. While holding down the “UNLOCK” There is a danger of explosion if side of the power door locking switch, pull an incorrect replacement battery the key out and re-insert it into the ignition is used. Replace only with the switch at least 5 times within 10 seconds same or equivalent type of bat- after performing step 2. tery. 5. Open and close the driver’s door . Batteries should not be exposed within 10 seconds after performing step 4. to excessive heat such as sun- 6. To indicate completion of the setting, shine, fire or the like. the turn signal lights flash 3 times and the chirp sounds 3 times. If the transmitter fails to operate when used within the standard distance, this You may have the above procedure may indicate a weak battery. Replace the preformed by your SUBARU dealer. battery as soon as possible. The battery can be replaced by your authorized SUBARU dealer. If you replace the battery 2. Open the key head using a flat-head by yourself, use utmost care that no dust, screwdriver. oil or water enters the transmitter.

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& Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re- program all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. ! Programming the transmitters The remote keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new 3. Remove the transmitter case from the 1) Negative (−) side facing up transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones. The system can learn up key head. 5. Replace the old battery with a new to four unique transmitter codes. The four battery (Type CR1620 or equivalent) transmitter codes may be the same or making sure to install the new battery with different. the negative (−) side facing up. 6. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on the case. 7. Reinstall the transmitter case in the key head. 8. Reinstall the screw on the key head. After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must be synchronized with the remote keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “ ” or “ ” button 4. Open the transmitter case by releasing six times to synchronize the unit. the hooks. Keys and doors 2-13

Programming transmitter codes into sary to program the transmitter’s code system: (identification number) into the system. A tag showing the code is affixed to the key unit, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter. If there is no tag, open the transmitter case and make a note of the eight-digit number. Program the number into the system in accordance with the following procedure. 1. Firmly close the doors and the rear gate (Outback) or trunk lid (Legacy). 2. Open the driver’s door, sit in the driver’s seat, and close the door. 3. Perform the following steps within 45 1) LOCK seconds. 2) ON Key unit tag (2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position 10 times within 15 seconds. NOTE . When you complete step (2), an electronic tone will sound once. . If you do not perform steps (1) and (2) within 45 seconds, an error will occur. An electronic tone will not sound. In this event, perform the whole procedure again beginning with part 1. (1) Open and close the driver’s door Transmitter circuit board 4. Open and close the door once within once. 15 seconds. To register a new transmitter with the remote keyless entry system, it is neces-

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NOTE NOTE switch within 5 seconds. . When part 4 of the procedure is . The electronic tone will stop sound- completed, an electronic tone will ing when you start entering the num- NOTE sound for 30 seconds. ber. . An electronic tone will sound. . If you do not perform the operations . If you do not start entering the . If you press the unlock side of the in part 4 within 15 seconds, an error number using the lock switch before lock switch when more than 5 seconds will occur and the electronic tone will the electronic tone stops sounding, an have passed, an error will occur. In this not sound. In this event, perform the error will occur. In this event, perform event, perform the procedure again registration steps again beginning with the registration steps again beginning beginning with part 4. If an error occurs part 3 of the procedure. with part 3 of the procedure. six times, perform the procedure again . If the interval between one press of starting with part 3. the switch and the next exceeds 5 7. Perform parts 5 and 6 of the procedure seconds, an error will occur. In this for each of the remaining digits of the event, perform the procedure again transmitter code beginning with the sec- beginning with part 4. If an error occurs ond digit (counting from the left) and six times, perform the procedure again finishing with the eighth digit. starting with part 3. NOTE . When you finish entering the eighth digit, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds. . If the interval between one press of the switch and the next exceeds 5 5. Before the electronic tone stops seconds, an error will occur. In this sounding, press the lock side of the power event, perform the procedure again door lock switch the same number of beginning with part 4. If an error occurs times as the leftmost digit of the transmit- six times, perform the procedure again ter code. For example, press the lock starting with part 3. switch eight times if the leftmost digit of 8. Before the electronic tone stops the code is 8. sounding, use the power door lock switch 6. When you have finished entering the to reenter the transmitter code beginning number, press the unlock side of the lock with the leftmost digit. Keys and doors 2-15

NOTE ! Deleting old transmitter codes NOTE If you do not start entering the number The control unit of the remote keyless Make sure no one else is operating using the lock switch before the elec- entry system has four memory locations to their remote keyless entry system with- tronic tone stops sounding, an error store transmitter codes, giving it the ability in range of your vehicle when program- will occur. In this event, perform the to operate with up to four transmitters. ming transmitters. If someone else procedure again beginning with part 3. When you lose a transmitter, the lost were to operate their remote transmit- transmitter’s code remains in the memory. ter while you are programming your 9. When you have finished entering the For security reasons, lost transmitter transmitters, it is possible that their code a second time, an electronic tone will codes should be deleted from the mem- transmitter code will be programmed sound for 1 second to indicate completion ory. into your system, allowing them un- of registration, provided the code entered To delete old transmitter codes, program authorized access to your vehicle. the second time is identical to that entered four transmitter codes into the system. If the first time. you have only one current transmitter, NOTE program it four times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one If the code entered the second time is twice. If you have three current transmit- not identical to the code entered the ters, program two of them once and the first time, an error will occur. In this third one twice. This process will leave event, perform the procedure again only current transmitter codes in the beginning with part 5. If an error occurs system’s memory. five times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3. 10. If you wish to program another transmitter code into the system (up to four transmitter codes can be programmed into the system), perform the procedure beginning with part 4. When you have finished programming all of the necessary transmitter codes into the system, remove the key from the ignition switch. 11. Test every registered transmitter to confirm correct operation. 2-16 Keys and doors

Alarm system The alarm is triggered by: 1 second, and wait 10 seconds without . Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk releasing the switch. The setting will then The alarm system helps to protect your lid be changed as follows: vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn . Physical impact to the vehicle, such as If the system was previously activated: sounds and the turn signal lights flash if forced entry (only models with shock The trip meter screen displays “AL oF” someone attempts to break into your sensors (dealer option)) vehicle. and the horn sounds twice, indicating that NOTE the system is now deactivated. The system can be armed and disarmed The alarm system can be set to trigger If the system was previously deacti- with the remote transmitter. illumination of map lights and dome vated: The system does not operate when the light. The map lights and dome light The trip meter screen displays “AL on” and key is inserted into the ignition switch. notification is deactivated as the fac- the horn sounds once, indicating that the Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set tory setting. Refer to “Function set- system is now activated. ” F for activation at the time of shipment from tings 20. A SUBARU dealer can NOTE the factory. You can set the system for activate the system. Contact your You may have the above setting deactivation yourself or have it done by SUBARU dealer for details. change done by your SUBARU dealer. your SUBARU dealer. & Activating and deactivating & & If you have accidentally trig- System alarm operation the alarm system gered the alarm system The alarm system will give the following ’ To change the setting of your vehicle s ! alarms when triggered: alarm system for activation or deactiva- To stop the alarm . The vehicle’s horn will sound and the tion, do the following. Perform any of the following operations. turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds. 1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to . Press any button on the remote trans- . If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) “Disarming the system” F2-18. mitter. remains open after the 30-second period, 2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all . Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” the horn will continue to sound for a doors (and the rear gate (Outback)). position. maximum of 3 minutes. If the door (or 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” the rear gate/trunk lid) is closed while the position. horn is sounding, the horn will stop 4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds. of the driver’s power door locking switch, open the driver’s door within the following Keys and doors 2-17

& ! To arm the system using power Arming the system door locking switch ! To arm the system using remote 1. Close all windows. transmitter 2. Remove the key from the ignition 1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if switch. equipped). 3. Open the doors and get out of the 2. Remove the key from the ignition vehicle. switch. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is 3. Open the doors and get out of the locked. vehicle. 5. Close the doors (and the rear gate 4. Make sure that the engine hood (and (Outback)) but leave only the driver’s door the trunk lid (Legacy)) are locked. or the front passenger’s door open. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate 6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less (Outback)). than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear gate (Outback)) will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash once, and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the security indicator light will then flash slowly (twice approximately every 2 seconds), indicating that the system has been armed for surveillance. If any of the doors (rear gate or trunk lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds 6. Press the front side (“LOCK” side) of five times, the turn signal lights flash five the power door locking switch to set the : Press to Arm the system. times to alert you that the doors (or the door locks. : Press to Disarm the system. rear gate) are not properly closed. When 7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will you close the door, the system will sound once, the turn signal lights will flash automatically arm and doors will automa- once and the security indicator light will tically lock. – CONTINUED – 2-18 Keys and doors start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing – Doors are unlocked using the & Valet mode for 30 seconds (standby time), the security remote transmitter. When you choose the valet mode, the – indicator light will then flash slowly (twice Any door (including the rear gate alarm system does not operate. In valet approximately every 2 seconds), indicat- (Outback) or the trunk (Legacy)) is mode, the remote transmitter is used only ing that the system has been armed for opened. for locking and unlocking the doors and – surveillance. Ignition switch is turned to the rear gate (Outback) and panic activation. “ON” position. NOTE To enter the valet mode, change the & Disarming the system setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for . The system can be armed even if the “ Briefly press the “ ” button (for less than deactivation mode. Refer to Activating engine hood, the windows and/or and deactivating the alarm system” F2- moonroof are open. Always make sure 2 seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, an electronic 16. The security indicator light will con- that they are fully closed before arming tinue to flash once every 3 seconds the system. chirp will sound twice, the turn signal . lights will flash twice and the security indicating that the system is in the valet The 30-second standby time can be mode. eliminated if you prefer. Have it per- indicator light will turn off. formed by your SUBARU dealer. To unlock all other doors and the rear gate To exit valet mode, change the setting of . ’ If your vehicle is a Legacy and you (Outback), briefly press the “ ” button a your vehicle s alarm system for activation “ open the trunk using the remote trans- second time within 5 seconds. mode. Refer to Activating and deactivat- mitter’s “ ” button with the alarm ing the alarm system” F2-16. system armed, the system will be ! Emergency disarming temporarily placed in a standby state. If you cannot disarm the system using the & Passive arming The system will go back to the surveil- transmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, When passive arming mode has been lance state upon locking the trunk. broken or the transmitter battery is too . programmed by the dealer, arming of the The system is in the standby mode weak), you can disarm the system without system is automatically accomplished for a 30-second period after locking the using the transmitter. without using the remote transmitter. Note doors with the remote transmitter. The The system can be disarmed if you turn that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE security indicator light will flash at the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the MANUALLY LOCKED. short intervals during this period. “ON” position with a registered key. . If any of the following actions is ! To enter the passive mode done during the standby period, the If you wish to program the passive arming system will not switch to the surveil- mode, have it done by your SUBARU lance state. dealer. Keys and doors 2-19

! Arming the system “LOCK” position and remove the key from ! Disarming the system the ignition switch. CAUTION To disarm the system, briefly press the 3. Open the doors and get out of the “ ” button on the transmitter. vehicle. In passive mode, the system will & Tripped sensor identification automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the The security indicator light flashes when doors. In order to lock the doors the alarm system has been triggered. you must either lock them as in- Also, the number of flashes indicates the dicated in step 4 below or with the location of unauthorized intrusion or the key once they have been closed. severity of impact on the vehicle. Failure to lock the doors manually When the ignition switch is turned to the will result in a higher security risk. “ON” position, the indicator light will illuminate for 1 second and then flash as 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” follows: position. . When a door or rear gate (Outback) was opened: 5 times . When the trunk (Legacy) was opened: 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors 4 times with the inside door lock levers. . When a strong impact or multiple 5. Close the doors. The system will impacts were sensed: twice (only models automatically arm after 1 minute. with shock sensors (dealer option)) . In the passive mode, the system can also When a light impact was sensed: once be armed with the remote transmitter or (only models with shock sensors (dealer with the power door locking switches. If option)) the remote transmitter or power door & locking switch is used to lock the vehicle, Shock sensors (dealer op- arming will take place immediately regard- tion) 1) LOCK less of whether or not the passive mode The shock sensors trigger the alarm 2) ON has been selected. system when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to electric wires is cut. The alarm system

– CONTINUED – 2-20 Keys and doors causes the horn to sound and the turn Child safety locks the outside. signal lights to flash for a short time when the sensed impact is weak, but it warns of a strong impact or multiple impacts by WARNING sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 Always turn the child safety locks to seconds. the “LOCK” position when children If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can sit on the rear seat. Serious injury connect them and set them for activation could result if a child accidentally or deactivation. opens the door and falls out. NOTE . The shock sensors are not always able to sense impacts caused by breaking in, and cannot sense an impact that does not cause vibration (such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer). . The shock sensors may sense vibration like those shown in the following and trigger the alarm system. Select the settings of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately depending on where you usually park your vehicle. Each rear door has a child safety lock that Examples: prevents the doors from being opened – Vibration from construction site even if the inside door handle is pulled. – Vibration in multistory car park When the child safety lock lever is in the – Vibration from trains “LOCK” position, the door cannot be . You can have the sensitivity of the opened from inside regardless of the shock sensors adjusted to your pre- position of the inner door handle lock ference by your SUBARU dealer. lever. The door can only be opened from Keys and doors 2-21

Windows & Power window operation by ! Operating the driver’s window driver WARNING ! Driver’s side power window switches To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always conform to the following instructions without exception. . When operating the power windows, be extremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck, head or other objects from being caught in the window. . Always lock the passengers’ win- 1) Automatically open/close dows using the lock switch when 2) Open/close children are riding in the vehicle. To open: . Before leaving the vehicle, al- 1) Lock switch Press the switch down lightly and hold it. ways remove the key from the ’ The window will open as long as the ignition switch for safety and 2) For driver s window 3) For front passenger’s window switch is held. never allow an unattended child 4) For rear left passenger’s window This switch also has a one-touch auto to remain in the vehicle. Failure 5) For rear right passenger’s window down function that allows the window to to follow this procedure could be opened fully without holding the switch. result in injury to a child operat- All door windows can be controlled by the ing the power window. power window switch cluster at the driver Press the switch down until it clicks and side door. release it, and the window will fully open. The power windows operate only when To stop the window halfway, pull the the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. switch up lightly. To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is

– CONTINUED – 2-22 Keys and doors held. NOTE ! Operating the passengers’ win- For some models, this switch also has a . If a window detects an impact simi- dows one-touch auto up function that allows the lar to that caused by trapping an object window to be closed fully without holding depending on the driving conditions, the switch. the anti-entrapment function may oper- Pull the switch up until it clicks and release ate. it, and the window will fully close. To stop . The window cannot be operated for the window halfway, press the switch a few seconds after the anti-entrap- down lightly. ment function operates. . If the vehicle’s battery is discon- NOTE nected due to situations such as If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected battery or fuse replacement, the anti- due to situations such as battery or entrapment function is deactivated. fuse replacement, the one-touch auto Initialize the power window to reacti- up/down function is deactivated. Initi- vate the anti-entrapment function. Re- fer to “Initialization of power window” alize the power window to reactivate To open: F2-24. the one-touch auto up/down function. Press the appropriate switch down and Refer to “Initialization of power win- While closing automatically, if the window ” F hold it until the window reaches the dow 2-24. senses a substantial enough object desired position. trapped between the window and the ! Anti-entrapment function To close: window frame, it automatically moves Pull the switch up and hold it until the down slightly and stops. CAUTION window reaches the desired position. . Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body. . The anti-entrapment function may not operate properly if some object gets trapped just before the window fully closes. Keys and doors 2-23

! Locking the passengers’ windows & Power window operation by ! Operating the windows passengers ! Passenger’s side power window switches

1) Lock To open: 2) Unlock Press the switch down and hold it until the To lock: window reaches the desired position. Press the lock switch. When the lock To close: switch is in the pressed “LOCK” position, Each passenger window can be controlled Pull the switch up and hold it until the the passengers’ windows cannot be by the power window switch located on window reaches the desired position. opened or closed. the door. When the lock switch on the power To unlock: window switch cluster, located on the Press the lock switch again. driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated with the passengers’ switches.

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& Initialization of power win- Trunk lid (Legacy) To close the trunk lid, lightly press the dow trunk lid down until the latch engages. If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected due WARNING NOTE to situations such as battery or fuse . Do not leave your valuables in the replacement, the following functions are . To prevent dangerous exhaust trunk when you leave your vehicle. deactivated. gas from entering the vehicle, . Even when the trunk lid cannot be . One-touch auto up/down function always keep the trunk lid closed opened using the remote keyless entry . Anti-entrapment function while driving. system, you can open the trunk lid by . using the key. Refer to “Trunk lid Initialize the power window in the following Help prevent children, adults or animals from locking themselves (Legacy) – if the trunk lid cannot be procedure to reactivate such functions. opened” F9-19. ’ in the trunk. On hot or sunny 1. Close the driver s door. days, the temperature in the “ ” 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON trunk could quickly become high & position. To open the trunk lid from enough to cause death or serious inside 3. Open the driver’s side window halfway heat-related injuries including by pushing down the power window brain damage to anyone locked switch. inside, particularly for small chil- 4. Pull up the power window switch and dren. close the window completely. Continue . When leaving the vehicle, close pulling up the switch for approximately 1 all windows and lock all doors. second after the window is closed com- Also make certain that the trunk pletely. is closed.

& To open and close the trunk lid from outside The trunk lid can be opened using the remote keyless entry system. Refer to Press the trunk lid opener switch for more “ ” F Unlocking the rear gate (Outback) 2- than 1 second. 10. Keys and doors 2-25

! To lock and unlock the trunk lid & Internal trunk lid release WARNING opener switch handle The internal trunk lid release handle is a Never allow any child to get in the device designed to open the trunk lid from trunk and play with the release inside the trunk. In the event children or handle. If the driver starts the vehi- adults become locked inside the trunk, the cle without knowing that a child is handle allows them to open the lid. The inside the trunk and the child opens handle is located on the inside of the trunk the lid using the release handle, the lid. child could fall out and be killed or seriously injured.

CAUTION . Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The When you entrust your vehicle key to handle may be damaged. another person, you can lock the trunk lid . opener switch to prevent items in the trunk Do not use the handle as a hook from being stolen. to fasten straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the trunk. To lock the trunk lid opener switch, per- Such use may result in damage form the following procedure. of the handle. “ 1. Open the glove box. Refer to Glove . box” F6-6. To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike the release handle. If 2. Press the trunk lid opener lock button. pull the yellow handle as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation the cargo hits the handle while To unlock the trunk lid opener switch, unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the the vehicle is being driven, the perform the same procedure again. lid. handle may be pulled and the trunk lid may open. That may The handle is made of material that cause cargo to fall out of the remains luminescent for approximately trunk, which could create a traffic an hour in the dark trunk space after it is safety hazard. exposed to ambient light even for a short time. – CONTINUED – 2-26 Keys and doors

! Inspection If the latch is not released, contact your Perform the following steps at least twice SUBARU dealer. a year to check the release handle for In that case, use the key to release the correct operation. latch, then close the trunk lid. 1. Open the trunk lid. Also, if the movement of the release handle feels restricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer.

This places the latch in the locked position.

2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the flat-head screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock assembly fully to the end until you hear a click.

3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is released. Keys and doors 2-27

Rear gate (Outback) WARNING . To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving. . Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space. There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured. To close: Lower the rear gate slowly and push down The rear gate can be locked and unlocked firmly until the latch engages. CAUTION using any of the following systems. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you . . Power door locking switch: Refer to pull it down holding the recessed grip. Do not jam a plastic bag in or “Power door locking switches” F2-7. place cellophane tape on the rear . Remote keyless entry system: Refer to gate stays or scratch the stays “Remote keyless entry system” F2-8. while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas To open: from the stays, which may result First unlock the rear gate lock then push in their inability to hold the rear the rear gate opener button. gate open. . Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.

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NOTE Moonroof (if equipped) . Never try to check the anti-en- If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due trapment function by deliberately to a discharged vehicle battery, a placing part of your body in the malfunction in the door locking/unlock- WARNING moonroof. ing system or other causes, you can ’ unlock it by manually operating the Never let anyone s hands, arms, rear gate lock release lever. For the head or any objects protrude from CAUTION “ the moonroof. A person could be procedure, refer to Rear gate (Out- . back) – if the rear gate cannot be seriously injured if the vehicle stops Do not sit on the edge of the open unlocked” F9-19. suddenly or turns sharply or if the moonroof. vehicle is involved in an accident. . Do not operate the moonroof if To avoid serious personal injury falling snow or extremely cold caused by entrapment, you must conditions have caused it to conform to the following instruc- freeze shut. tions without exception. . The anti-entrapment function . Before closing the moonroof, does not operate when the moon- make sure that no one’s hands, roof is being tilted down. Be sure arms, head or other objects will to confirm that it is safe to do so be accidentally caught in the before tilting the moonroof down. moonroof. . Before leaving the vehicle, al- The moonroof has both tilting and sliding ways remove the key from the functions. ignition switch for safety and The moonroof operates only when the never allow an unattended child ignition switch is in the “ON” position. to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof. Keys and doors 2-29

& Moonroof switches NOTE To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- One-touch operation does not take way position while opening or closing it, ! Tilting moonroof place when the moonroof is lowered. momentarily press the switch to the Press the switch continuously to lower “OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side. the moonroof. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, ! Sliding moonroof wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to prevent drops of water from falling into the passenger compartment. NOTE . For the sake of safety, it is recommended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. . If the moonroof cannot be closed through the switch operation because 1) Raise of system failure, it can be closed 2) Lower manually using a hex-head wrench. The raising function will only operate when For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof the moonroof is fully closed. The lowering – if moonroof cannot be closed” F9-20. function will only operate when the moon- 1) Open roof is raised. 2) Close ! Anti-entrapment function “ ” Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch rear- When the moonroof senses a substantial Press the rear side of the UP/DOWN enough object trapped between its glass switch to raise the moonroof. ward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will also be opened together with and the vehicle’s roof during closure, it Press the front side of the “UP/DOWN” the moonroof. For Outback, the moonroof automatically moves back to the fully open switch to lower the moonroof. will stop at a position 11 in (29 cm) away position and stops there. The anti-entrap- Release the switch after the moonroof has from the fully closed position. Press the ment function may also be activated by a been raised or has been lowered com- switch again to open the moonroof com- strong shock on the moonroof even when pletely. Pressing the switch continuously pletely. there is nothing trapped. may cause damage to the moonroof. Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch forward to close the moonroof. – CONTINUED – 2-30 Keys and doors

CAUTION Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.

& Sun shade

The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back. Instruments and controls

Ignition switch ...... 3-3 AT OIL TEMP warning light LOCK...... 3-3 (AT and CVT models) ...... 3-15 Acc...... 3-4 Low tire pressure warning light ON...... 3-4 (U.S.-spec. models)...... 3-15 START ...... 3-4 ABS warning light...... 3-16 3 Key reminder chime ...... 3-4 Brake system warning light...... 3-17 Ignition switch light...... 3-4 Hill Holder indicator light ...... 3-19 Hazard warning flasher...... 3-5 Low fuel warning light ...... 3-19 Door open warning light ...... 3-20 Meters and gauges...... 3-5 Door open indicator light ...... 3-20 Combination meter illumination ...... 3-5 Windshield washer fluid warning light ...... 3-20 Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT movement upon turning on the ignition models) ...... 3-20 switch...... 3-5 Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Speedometer...... 3-6 Dynamics Control operation indicator light...... 3-20 Odometer...... 3-6 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-21 Double trip meter ...... 3-6 Security indicator light...... 3-22 Tachometer ...... 3-7 Select lever/gear position indicator...... 3-22 Fuel gauge...... 3-7 Turn signal indicator lights...... 3-23 ECO gauge ...... 3-8 High beam indicator light ...... 3-23 Warning and indicator lights ...... 3-9 Cruise control indicator light...... 3-23 Seatbelt warning light and chime ...... 3-10 Cruise control set indicator light ...... 3-23 SRS airbag system warning light ...... 3-11 Headlight indicator light ...... 3-23 ’ Front passenger s frontal airbag ON and OFF Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)...... 3-23 indicators...... 3-12 Clock ...... 3-24 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...... 3-12 Multi function display...... 3-24 Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant Outside temperature indicator ...... 3-25 temperature high warning light ...... 3-13 Average fuel consumption ...... 3-25 Charge warning light ...... 3-14 Current fuel consumption ...... 3-26 Oil pressure warning light ...... 3-14 Driving range on remaining fuel ...... 3-26 Engine low oil level warning light ...... 3-14 Instruments and controls

Light control switch ...... 3-27 Wiper and washer...... 3-31 Headlights...... 3-27 Windshield wiper and washer switches ...... 3-32 High/low beam change (dimmer)...... 3-28 Rear window wiper and washer switch Headlight flasher ...... 3-28 (Outback) ...... 3-34 Daytime running light system ...... 3-29 Defogger and deicer...... 3-34 Turn signal lever ...... 3-29 Mirrors ...... 3-36 Illumination brightness control ...... 3-30 Inside mirror...... 3-36 Front fog light switch (if equipped) ...... 3-30 Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ...... 3-36 Outside mirrors ...... 3-38 Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ...... 3-38 Horn...... 3-39 Instruments and controls 3-3

Ignition switch tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- . If the ignition switch will not move tion, thereby stopping the engine. from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” Also, if the key is attached to a position, turn the steering wheel WARNING keyholder or to a large bunch of slightly to the left and right as you turn other keys, centrifugal force may act the ignition switch. . Never turn the ignition switch to on it as the vehicle moves, resulting “ ” LOCK while the vehicle is in unwanted turning of the ignition & LOCK being driven or towed because switch. that will lock the steering wheel, The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition switch will lock preventing steering control. And The ignition switch has four positions: the steering wheel when you remove the when the engine is turned off, it LOCK, Acc, ON and START. takes a much greater effort than key. usual to steer. If turning the key is difficult, turn the . Before leaving the vehicle, al- steering wheel slightly to the right and left ways remove the key from the as you turn the key. ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the sunroof or other controls or even make the vehicle move. NOTE . CAUTION Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when the engine is Do not attach a large key holder or not running. The key can be turned from “Acc” to . key case to either key. If it banged Using electrical accessories for a “LOCK” only when the key is pushed in against your knees or hands while long time with the ignition switch in the while turning it (all models) and the select “ ” “ ” you are driving, it could turn the ON or Acc position can cause the lever is in the “P” position (AT and CVT ignition switch from the “ON” posi- battery to go dead. models). – CONTINUED – 3-4 Instruments and controls

& Acc & Key reminder chime In this position the electrical accessories The reminder chime sounds when the (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can driver’s door opens and the key is in the be used. “LOCK” or “Acc” positions. The chime stops when the ignition switch is turned & ON to the “ON” position or the key is removed This is the normal operating position after from the ignition switch. the engine is started. & Ignition switch light & START For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illumi- CAUTION nates when driver’s door is opened or ’ . The key grip is touching another key when the driver s door is unlocked using Do not turn the ignition switch to the or a metallic key holder. the remote keyless entry transmitter. “START” position while the engine is running. The light remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and gradually turns off The engine is started in this position. The under the following conditions. . ’ starter cranks the engine to start it. When When the driver s door is closed the key is released (after the engine has . When the doors are unlocked using the started), the key automatically returns to remote keyless entry transmitter the “ON” position. The light gradually turns off under the If the engine does not start with your following conditions. registered key, pull out the key once (at . When the ignition switch is turned to this time, the security indicator light will “ ” blink), wait for at least 10 seconds, the ON position . reinsert the key in the ignition switch and When the doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter then try to start the engine again. . The key is near another key that NOTE contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another The engine may not start in the follow- transmitter. ing cases: Instruments and controls 3-5

Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges NOTE The above sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the NOTE ignition switch to start the engine. This Liquid-crystal displays are used in is not a malfunction. some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their & Canceling the function for indications hard to see if you wear meter/gauge needle move- polarized glasses. ment upon turning on the ignition switch & Combination meter illumination When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the various parts of the The hazard warning flasher is used to combination meter are illuminated in the warn other drivers when you have to park following sequence. your vehicle under emergency conditions. 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter The hazard warning flasher works with the needles, gauge needles, odometer and ignition switch in any position. trip meter back light illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles To turn on the hazard warning flasher, each show MAX position. press the hazard warning button on the 3. Meter needles and gauge needles instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, each show MIN position. press the button again. It is possible to activate or deactivate the 4. Dials and indicators in meters and movement of the meter needles and gauges light up. NOTE gauge needles that takes place when the When the hazard warning flasher is on, 5. Regular illumination (for driving) be- ignition switch is turned to the “ON” the turn signals do not work. gins. position. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. 2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or

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“ ” on the trip meter display. needles when the ignition switch is in seconds of illumination of the odometer/ The display can be switched as shown in the “ON” position. Change the setting trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn the following illustration by pressing the whentheignitionswitchisinthe off. trip knob. “LOCK” or “Acc” position. Also, if you open and close the driver’s & door within 10 seconds of illumination of Speedometer the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip The speedometer shows the vehicle meter will turn off. speed. & Double trip meter & Odometer

*1: “ ” or “ ” and “ ” or “ ” cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. *2: MT models only 3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Activated This meter displays the two trip meters : Deactivated This meter displays the odometer when when the ignition switch is in the “ON” NOTE the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. position. . Your vehicle’s initial movement The odometer shows the total distance The trip meter shows the distance that the setting of the meter/gauge needles that the vehicle has been driven. vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. has been set for activation “ ” at If you press the trip knob when the ignition the time of shipment from the factory. switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, If you press the trip knob when the ignition . It is not possible to change the initial the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, movement setting of the meter/gauge do not press the trip knob within 10 the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is Instruments and controls 3-7 possible to switch between the A trip CAUTION NOTE meter and B trip meter indications while To protect the engine while the select the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do To ensure safety, do not attempt to lever is in the “P” or “N” position (for not press the trip knob within 10 seconds change the function of the indicator AT and CVT models) or the shift lever is of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, during driving, as an accident could in the neutral position (for MT models), the odometer/trip meter will turn off. result. the engine is controlled so that the Also, if you open and close the driver’s engine speed may not become too high door within 10 seconds of illumination of even if the accelerator pedal is pressed the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip NOTE hard. meter will turn off. If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any & Fuel gauge The display can be switched as shown in reason such as vehicle maintenance or the following illustration by pressing the fuse replacement, the data recorded on trip knob. the trip meter will be lost.

& Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red *1: “ ” or “ ” and “ ” or “ ” cannot zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module be displayed when the ignition switch is 1) Low fuel warning light in the “ON” position. to protect the engine from overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- The fuel gauge shows the approximate *2: MT models only ning normally after the engine speed amount of fuel remaining in the tank. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A is reduced below the red zone. When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E” and keep the knob pressed for more than even if the fuel tank contains fuel. 2 seconds.

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The gauge may move slightly during gauge. & ECO gauge braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel This indicates that the fuel filler door level movement in the tank. (lid) is located on the right side of the If you press the trip knob while the ignition vehicle. switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, ! the fuel gauge’s dial will light up and the Low fuel warning light needle will indicate the amount of fuel The low fuel warning light illuminates remaining in the tank. when the fuel tank is nearly empty. It only If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating operates when the ignition switch is in the the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, “ON” position. When this light illuminates, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 fill the fuel tank immediately. seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the CAUTION “E” position and the dial and needle will Promptly put fuel in the tank when- turn off. ever the low fuel warning light 1) U.S.-spec. models NOTE illuminates. Engine misfires as a 2) Except U.S.-spec. models result of an empty tank could cause The ECO gauge shows the difference damage to the engine. between the average rate of fuel consumption and the current rate of fuel consumption. Using the average rate of NOTE fuel consumption since the trip meter was . The low fuel warning light illumi- last reset, the indicator needle behaves as nates when the remaining amount of described in the following items. fuel in the tank has reached approximately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 Imp. U.S.-spec. models: gal). If the current rate of fuel consumption is . The low fuel warning light does not lower than the average rate of fuel turn off unless the tank is replenished consumption, the indicator needle points up to a fuel quantity of approximately to the “+” side. If the current rate of fuel 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal). consumption is higher than the average rate of fuel consumption, the indicator “−” You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel needle points to the side. When the Instruments and controls 3-9 indicator needle is pointing to the “+” side, Warning and indicator lights : AT OIL TEMP warning light it indicates fuel-efficient driving. (AT and CVT models) Except U.S.-spec. models: Several of the warning and indicator lights / : ABS warning light If the current rate of fuel consumption is illuminate momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning lower than the average rate of fuel “ ” consumption, the indicator needle points to the ON position. This permits check- light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- to the “−” side. If the current rate of fuel ing the operation of the bulbs. tion indicator light consumption is higher than the average Apply the parking brake and turn the “ ” : Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica- rate of fuel consumption, the indicator ignition switch to the ON position. The tor light needle points to the “+” side. When the following lights illuminate: “−” / : Brake system warning light indicator needle is pointing to the side, : Seatbelt warning light it indicates fuel-efficient driving. (The seatbelt warning light turns off : Hill Holder indicator light NOTE only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.) : All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and . The ECO gauge shows only an CVT models) approximate indication. : Front passenger’s seatbelt warning . After resetting the trip meter, the light : Low tire pressure warning light average rate of fuel consumption is not (The seatbelt warning light turns off (U.S.-spec. models) shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km). only when the front seat passenger ON / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag Until that time, the ECO gauge does not fastens the seatbelt.) ON indicator light operate. : SRS airbag system warning light / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag : CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- OFF indicator light function indicator lamp : Low fuel warning light : Coolant temperature high warning light : Door open warning light : Charge warning light : Door open indicator light : Oil pressure warning light : Cruise control indicator light : Engine low oil level warning light : Cruise control set indicator light : Windshield washer fluid warning light : Select lever/gear position indicator – CONTINUED – 3-10 Instruments and controls

If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a The warning light(s) for unfastened burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the seatbelt(s) will alternate between corresponding system. steady illumination and flashing at Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer 15-second intervals. The chime will for repair. not sound. & – At speeds higher than approxi- Seatbelt warning light mately 9 mph (15 km/h) and chime The warning light(s) for unfastened Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt seatbelt(s) will alternate between warning device at the driver’s and front flashing and steady illumination at passenger’s seat, as required by current 15-second intervals and the chime safety standards. will sound while the warning light(s) With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” is/are flashing. Front passenger’s warning light . position, this device reminds the driver It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second and front passenger to fasten their seat- ! Operation belts by the warning lights in the locations warning after turning ON the ignition If the driver and/or front passenger have/ switch. When the ignition switch is indicated in the following illustration and a has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when chime. turned ON next time, however, the the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” complete sequence of the warning position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will operation resumes. For further details flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the about canceling the warning operation, seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri- please contact your SUBARU dealer. ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If there is no passenger on the front passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning NOTE device for the front passenger’s seat will ’ . If the driver’s and/or front passen- be deactivated. The front passenger s ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened occupant detection system monitors 6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning whether or not there is a passenger on ’ device operates as follows according the front passenger s seat. Observe the to the vehicle speed. following precautions. Failure to do so – At speeds lower than approxi- may prevent the device from functioning ’ Driver s warning light mately 9 mph (15 km/h) correctly or cause the device to fail. Instruments and controls 3-11

. Do not install any accessory such as a equipped with manual seats only) minor collision or not inflate in a table or TV onto the seatback. severe collision), which may in- . Do not store a heavy load in the If still the seatbelt warning device for front crease the risk of injury. passenger’s seat does not function cor- seatback pocket. . Flashing or flickering of the warn- . rectly after taking relevant corrective ac- Do not allow the rear seat occupant to tions described above, immediately con- ing light place his/her hands or legs on the front . ’ tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- No illumination of the warning passenger s seatback, or allow him/her to tion. light when the ignition switch is pull the seatback. first turned to the “ON” position . Do not use front seats with their back- & SRS airbag system . Continuous illumination of the ward-forward position and seatback not warning light warning light being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them When the ignition switch is turned to the . Illumination of the warning light again. For adjusting procedure, refer to “ON” position, the SRS airbag system while driving “Manual seat” F1-3 (models equipped warning light will illuminate for approxi- with manual seats only). mately 6 seconds and turn off. This shows the SRS frontal airbag and SRS side If the seatbelt warning device for the front airbag and SRS curtain airbag and seat- passenger’s seat does not function cor- belt pretensioners are in normal operation. rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger’s seat is empty or it is WARNING deactivated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), If the warning light exhibits any of take the following actions. the following conditions, there may . Ensure that no article is placed on the be a malfunction in the seatbelt seat other than a child restraint system pretensioners and/or SRS airbag and its child occupant. system. Immediately take your vehi- . Ensure that there is no article left in the cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer seatback pocket. to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the . Ensure that the backward-forward po- seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS sition and seatback of front passenger’s airbags will operate improperly (e.g. seat are locked into place securely by SRS airbags may inflate in a very moving the seat back and forth. (Models

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& Front passenger’s frontal indicators illuminates depending on the tion without having the emission airbag ON and OFF indica- status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal control system checked and re- tors airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- paired as necessary could cause vanced frontal airbag system monitoring. serious damage, which may not be If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag covered by your vehicle’s warranty. is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF If this light illuminates steadily or blinks indicator will remain off. while the engine is running, it may indicate If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag that there is a problem or potential is deactivated, the passenger’sfrontal problem somewhere in the emission con- airbag ON indicator will remain off while trol system. the OFF indicator will illuminate. ! If the light illuminates steadily “ ” With the ignition switch turned to the ON If the light illuminates steadily while driving position, if both the ON and OFF indica- or does not turn off after the engine starts, tors remain illuminated or off simulta- an emission control system malfunction neously even after the system check has been detected. ’ period, the system is malfunctioning. ON / : Front passenger s frontal airbag ON You should have your vehicle checked by indicator Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi- / : Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF ately for an inspection. an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- indicator ately. & The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON CHECK ENGINE warn- NOTE and OFF indicators show you the status of ing light/Malfunction This light also illuminates when the fuel the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. indicator lamp filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. The indicators are located next to the CAUTION If you have recently refueled your vehicle, clock in the center portion of the dash- the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning board. If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on When the ignition switch is turned to the could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap. “ ” malfunction indicator lamp illumi- ON position, both the ON and OFF nates while you are driving, have Remove the cap and retighten it until it indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during your vehicle checked/repaired by clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering which time the system is checked. Follow- your SUBARU dealer as soon as with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the ing the system check, both indicators turn possible. Continued vehicle opera- cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the Instruments and controls 3-13 warning light/malfunction indicator lamp & Coolant temperature Safely stop the vehicle as turn off immediately. It may take several low indicator light/Cool- soon as possible, and refer driving trips. If the light does not turn off, ant temperature high to the emergency steps for the take your vehicle to your authorized warning light case of engine overheating. SUBARU dealer immediately. After that, have the system ! If the light is blinking CAUTION checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer to “En- If the light is blinking while driving, an . After turning the ignition switch gine overheating” F9-12. engine misfire condition has been de- “ ” tected which may damage the emission to the ON position, if this – Blinking in RED and BLUE control system. indicator light/warning light be- alternately: haves under any of the following To prevent serious damage to the emis- The electrical system may be conditions, the electrical system sion control system, you should conform malfunctioning. Contact your may be malfunctioning. Contact to the following instructions. SUBARU dealer for an inspec- your SUBARU dealer immedi- . tion. Reduce vehicle speed. ately for an inspection. . Avoid hard acceleration. – It remains blinking in RED. This coolant temperature low indicator . Avoid steep uphill grades. light/coolant temperature high warning – It remains illuminated in RED . Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi- light has the following three functions. for more than 2 seconds. ble. . – Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi- . Stop towing a trailer as soon as It remains blinking in RED and cient warming up of the engine BLUE alternately. possible. . Blinking in RED indicates that the . While driving, if this indicator engine is close to overheating The CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal- light/warning light behaves under . function indicator lamp may stop blinking Illumination in RED indicates overheat- any of the following conditions, ing condition of the engine and illuminate steadily after several driv- take the specified appropriate ing trips. You should have your vehicle measure listed below. For the system check, this indicator light/ checked by an authorized SUBARU deal- – Blinking in RED: warning light illuminates in RED for er immediately. Decelerate the vehicle. After approximately 2 seconds when the igni- the blinking RED light turns tion switch is turned to the “ON” position. off, you can drive the vehicle After that, this indicator light/warning light normally. changes to BLUE and maintains illumination in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light – Illuminated in RED: – CONTINUED – 3-14 Instruments and controls turns off when the engine is warmed up & Charge warning light at the proper level but the light remains sufficiently. illuminated, contact your nearest If this light illuminates when the engine is SUBARU dealer immediately. If the engine coolant temperature in- running, it may indicate that the charging creases over the appropriate range, the system is not working properly. & Engine low oil level indicator light/warning light blinks in RED. At this time, decelerate the vehicle. After If the light illuminates while driving or does warning light the blinking RED light turns off, you can not turn off after the engine starts, stop the The engine low oil level warning light drive the vehicle normally. However, if the engine at the first safe opportunity and illuminates when the ignition switch is indicator light/warning light often blinks in check the alternator belt. If the belt is turned to the “ON” position and turns off RED, the electrical system may be mal- loose, broken or if the belt is in good after approximately 2 seconds. condition but the light remains illuminated, functioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer This light also illuminates when the engine contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for an inspection. oil level decreases to the lower limit. The immediately. If the engine coolant temperature in- illuminating conditions and remaining oil creases further, the indicator light/warning & Oil pressure warning level are shown in the following items. light illuminates in RED continuously. At light 2.5 L models: this time, the engine may be overheating. . when the ignition switch is in the “ON” Safely stop the vehicle as soon as CAUTION position but the engine is not running: possible, and refer to the emergency approximately 1.9 US qt (1.8 liters, 1.6 steps for the case of engine overheating. Do not operate the engine with the Imp qt) Refer to “Engine overheating” F9-12. oil pressure warning light on. This . while the engine is running: approxi- After that, have the system checked by may cause serious engine damage. mately 3.2 US qt (3.0 liters, 2.6 Imp qt) your nearest SUBARU dealer. If this light illuminates when the engine is 3.6 L models: NOTE running, it may indicate that the engine oil . when the ignition switch is in the “ON” If the engine is restarted after a certain pressure is low and the lubricating system position but the engine is not running: driving condition, this indicator light/ is not working properly. approximately 4.0 US qt (3.8 liters, 3.3 warning light may illuminate in RED. If the light illuminates while driving or does Imp qt) However, this is not a malfunction if the not turn off after the engine starts, stop the . while the engine is running: approxi- indicator light/warning light turns off engine at the first safe opportunity and mately 5.6 US qt (5.3 liters, 4.7 Imp qt) after a short time. check the engine oil level. If the oil level is If the engine low oil level warning light low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is illuminates while driving, park the vehicle Instruments and controls 3-15 at a safe and level location, and then If this light illuminates when the engine is pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of check the engine oil level. When the running, it may indicate that the transmis- a different size than the size indicated on engine oil level is not within the normal sion fluid temperature is too hot. the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- range, refill with engine oil if necessary. If the light illuminates while driving, im- sure label, you should determine the Refer to “Engine oil” F11-12. mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place proper tire inflation pressure for those If the warning light does not turn off after and let the engine idle until the warning tires.) refilling with engine oil or the warning light light turns off. As an added safety feature, your vehicle illuminates even though the engine oil ! Transmission control system warn- has been equipped with a tire pressure level is within the normal range, have the ing monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates system checked by a SUBARU dealer. If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes a low tire pressure telltale when one or NOTE after the engine has started, it may more of your tires is significantly under- inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire . The engine low oil level warning indicate that the transmission control pressure telltale illuminates, you should light will not turn off immediately even system is not working properly. Contact stop and check your tires as soon as if you replace or add engine oil. It will your nearest SUBARU dealer for service possible, and inflate them to the proper turn off only when the vehicle is idling immediately. pressure. Driving on a significantly under- and the engine is warmed up comple- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and tely. & Low tire pressure can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also . When the vehicle is considerably warning light (U.S.-spec. reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, inclined on an uphill or steep slope, the models) and may affect the vehicle’s handling and warning light may illuminate tempora- When the ignition switch is turned to the stopping ability. rily due to the movement of engine oil “ ” in the engine. ON position, the low tire pressure warn- Please note that the TPMS is not a ing light will illuminate for approximately 2 substitute for proper tire maintenance, & seconds to check that the tire pressure and it is the driver’s responsibility to AT OIL TEMP warning monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning maintain correct tire pressure, even if light (AT and CVT mod- properly. If there is no problem and all tires under-inflation has not reached the level els) are properly inflated, the light will go out. to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. The AT oil temperature warning light “AT Each tire, including the spare (if provided), OIL TEMP” illuminates when the ignition should be checked monthly when cold Your vehicle has also been equipped with switch is turned to the “ON” position and and inflated to the inflation pressure a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate turns off after approximately 2 seconds. recommended by the vehicle manufac- when the system is not operating properly. turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation The TPMS malfunction indicator is com- – CONTINUED – 3-16 Instruments and controls bined with the low tire pressure telltale. your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- promptly contact a SUBARU dealer When the system detects a malfunction, tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as to have the system inspected. the telltale will flash for approximately one soon as possible. minute and then remain continuously If this light illuminates while driving, illuminated. This sequence will continue never brake suddenly and keep CAUTION upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long driving straight ahead while gradu- The tire pressure monitoring system as the malfunction exists. When the ally reducing speed. Then slowly malfunction indicator is illuminated, the is NOT a substitute for manually pull off the road to a safe place. checking tire pressure. The tire system may not be able to detect or signal Otherwise an accident involving low tire pressure as intended. TPMS pressure should be checked peri- serious vehicle damage and serious odically (at least monthly) using a malfunctions may occur for a variety of personal injury could occur. reasons, including the installation of re- tire gauge. After any change to tire placement or alternate tires or wheels on If this light still illuminates while pressure(s), the tire pressure mon- the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from driving after adjusting the tire pres- itoring system will not re-check tire functioning properly. Always check the sure, a tire may have significant inflation pressures until the vehicle TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing damage and a fast leak that causes is first driven more than 20 mph (32 one or more tires or wheels on your the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have km/h). After adjusting the tire pres- vehicle to ensure that the replacement or a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire sures, increase the vehicle speed to alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS as soon as possible. at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the to continue to function properly. When a spare tire is mounted or a TPMS re-checking of the tire infla- Should the warning light illuminate stea- wheel rim is replaced without the tion pressures. If the tire pressures dily after blinking for approximately one original pressure sensor/transmitter are now above the severe low minute, have the system inspected by being transferred, the Low tire pres- pressure threshold, the low tire your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as sure warning light will illuminate pressure warning light should turn possible. steadily after blinking for approxi- off a few minutes later. Therefore, be mately one minute. This indicates sure to install the specified size for WARNING the TPMS is unable to monitor all the front and rear tires. four road wheels. Contact your If this light does not illuminate SUBARU dealer as soon as possible briefly after the ignition switch is for tire and sensor replacement and/ & ABS warning light turned ON or the light illuminates or system resetting. If the light The ABS warning light illuminates when steadily after blinking for approxi- illuminates steadily after blinking the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” mately one minute, you should have for approximately one minute, Instruments and controls 3-17 position and turns off after approximately 2 gether with the brake system warning light & Brake system seconds. if the EBD system malfunctions. For warning light This is an indication that the ABS system further details of the EBD system mal- is working properly. function warning, refer to “Brake system WARNING warning light” F3-17. CAUTION . Driving with the brake system NOTE warning light on is dangerous. If the warning light behaves as If the warning light behavior is as This indicates your brake system follows, the ABS system may not described in the following conditions, may not be working properly. If work properly. the ABS system may be considered the light remains illuminated, When the warning light illuminates, normal. have the brakes inspected by a the ABS function shuts down; how- . The warning light illuminates right SUBARU dealer immediately. ever, the conventional brake system after the engine is started but turns off . If at all in doubt about whether continues to operate normally. immediately, remaining off. the brakes are operating prop- . . The warning light does not illu- The warning light remains illumi- erly, do not drive the vehicle. minate when the ignition switch nated after the engine has been started, Have your vehicle towed to the is turned to the “ON” position. but it turns off when the vehicle speed nearest SUBARU dealer for re- . reaches approximately 8 mph (12 pair. The warning light illuminates km/h). . If the brake system warning light when the ignition switch is . The warning light illuminates during “ ” flashes, the electronic parking turned to the ON position, but driving, but it turns off immediately and brake system may be malfunc- it does not turn off even when the remains off. vehicle speed exceeds approxi- tioning. Immediately stop your mately 8 mph (12 km/h). When driving with an insufficient battery vehicle in a safe location, use voltage such as when the engine is jump . The warning light illuminates dur- tire stops under the tires to started, the ABS warning light may illumi- ing driving. prevent the vehicle from moving nate. This is due to the low battery voltage and contact your SUBARU deal- If any of these conditions occur, and does not indicate a malfunction. er. For details, refer to “Electro- have the ABS system repaired at When the battery becomes fully charged, nic parking brake” F7-34. the first available opportunity by the light will turn off. your SUBARU dealer.

The ABS warning light illuminates to-

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NOTE brake is applied or released after that. dealer for repair. . When the ignition switch is turned to . The brake system warning light may ! Electronic Brake Force Distribution the “LOCK” position with the electronic flash after the electronic parking brake (EBD) system warning parking brake applied, the brake sys- is frequently applied and released. The brake system warning light also tem warning light remains illuminated However, the electronic parking brake illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the for approximately 30 seconds and then system is not malfunctioning if the light EBD system. In that event, it illuminates turns off. turns off for a short period of time. . together with the ABS warning light. When the electronic parking brake This light has the following functions: switch is pressed to apply the electro- The EBD system may be malfunctioning if nic parking brake while the ignition ! Parking brake warning the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously switch is in the “LOCK” position, the The light illuminates with the parking during driving. brake system warning light illuminates, brake applied while the ignition switch is remains illuminated for approximately in the “ON” position. It turns off when the Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- 30 seconds and then turns off. parking brake is fully released. tional braking system will still function. . Even if the brake system warning However, the rear wheels will be more ! Brake fluid level warning light flashes, if the warning light beha- prone to locking when the brakes are vior is as described in the following This light illuminates when the brake fluid applied harder than usual and the vehi- examples, the electronic parking brake level has dropped to near the “MIN” level cle’s motion may therefore become some- system is not malfunctioning. of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition what harder to control. “ ” – The warning light turns off when switch in the ON position and with the If the brake system warning light and ABS the electronic parking brake is ap- parking brake fully released. warning light illuminate simultaneously, plied or released. If the brake system warning light should take the following steps: – The warning light turns off when illuminate while driving (with the parking 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, the ignition switch is turned to the brake fully released and with the ignition flat place. “ON” position again. switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. . The brake system warning light may indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn 3. Release the parking brake. If both flash when the engine is started im- brake pads. If this occurs, immediately warning lights turn off, the EBD system mediately after the electronic parking stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place may be malfunctioning. brake is applied or released. However, and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU the electronic parking brake system is level is below the “MIN” mark in the dealer and have the system inspected. not malfunctioning if the warning light reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have 4. If both warning lights illuminate again turns off after the electronic parking the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU and remain illuminated after the engine Instruments and controls 3-19 has been restarted, shut down the engine be applied. The light illuminates when the ignition “ ” again, apply the parking brake, and check ! switch is turned to the ON position and the brake fluid level. Frequent operation warning turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The brake system warning light flashes for 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the The light illuminates when the Hill Holder “MIN” mark, the EBD system may be 20 seconds and a chirp sound will be heard if the parking brake switch is switch is pressed to activate the Hill malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the Holder function. nearest SUBARU dealer and have the operated too frequently. In this case, the system inspected. operation of the parking brake switch is restricted to protect the electronic parking & Low fuel warning 6. If the brake fluid level is below the light “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. brake system. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the NOTE The low fuel warning light illuminates nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. when the tank is nearly empty approxi- Wait until the warning light turns off. mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp ! Electronic parking brake system ! Emergency released warning gal). It only operates when the ignition warning switch is in the “ON” position. The brake system warning light flashes The brake system warning light flashes when the parking brake is automatically NOTE when the electronic parking brake system released in case of an emergency. is malfunctioning. If the warning light This light does not turn off unless the flashes, promptly park in a safe location & Hill Holder indicator tank is replenished up to an internal as soon as possible and contact your light fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US SUBARU dealer. gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal). The brake system warning light remains WARNING illuminated when the parking brake cannot CAUTION be released even if the parking brake If the Hill Holder indicator light does Promptly put fuel in the tank when- switch is pulled. For details, refer to not illuminate even when the Hill ever the low fuel warning light “Electronic parking brake” F7-34. Holder switch is pressed to activate the Hill Holder function, the electro- illuminates. Engine misfires as a ! Parking brake apply inhibit warning nic parking brake system may be result of an empty tank could cause The brake system warning light flashes for malfunctioning. Immediately stop damage to the engine. 10 seconds and a chirp sound will be the vehicle in a safe location and heard if the parking brake switch is contact your SUBARU dealer. operated when the parking brake cannot

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& Door open warning & Windshield washer sively low in any of its tires. light fluid warning light ! For CVT models When the ignition switch is in the “ON” This light illuminates when the fluid level in This light illuminates when All-Wheel position, the door open warning light the windshield washer fluid tank de- Drive is disengaged and the drive me- illuminates for approximately 2 seconds creases to the lower limit (approximately chanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive and then turns off. 0.6 US qt, 0.6 liter, 0.5 Imp qt). for maintenance or similar purposes. The door open warning light illuminates if This light flashes if the vehicle is driven any door, the rear gate (Outback) or trunk & All-Wheel Drive with tires of different diameters fitted on its lid (Legacy) is not fully closed. This warning light (AT and wheels or with the air pressure exces- function is effective even if the ignition CVT models) sively low in any of its tires. switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position or thekeyisremovedfromtheignition WARNING & Vehicle Dynamics switch. Control warning light/ Continued driving with the AWD Vehicle Dynamics Con- Always make sure this light is not illumi- warning light flashing can lead to nated before you start to drive. trol operation indicator powertrain damage. If the AWD light warning light flashes, promptly park & Door open indicator in a safe place then check whether The light illuminates when the ignition light all four tires are the same diameter switch is turned to the “ON” position and When any of the doors, the rear gate and whether any of the tires has a turns off several seconds after the engine (Outback) or the trunk lid (Legacy) is not puncture or has lost air pressure for has started. This lighting pattern indicates fully closed, the door open indicator light some other reason. that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system illuminates. This function is effective even is operating normally. The All-Wheel Drive warning light illumi- if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning “ ” nates when the ignition switch is turned to Acc position or the key is removed from “ ” light the ignition switch. the ON position and turns off after the engine has started. The open door is indicated by the corre- CAUTION sponding part of the door open warning ! For AT models light. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- with tires of different diameters fitted on its tem provides its ABS control Always make sure this light is not illumi- through the electrical circuit of the nated before you start to drive. wheels or with the air pressure exces- Instruments and controls 3-21

ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- NOTE is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics ately. . The light may remain illuminated for Control system becomes unable to . The warning light does not illuminate a short period of time after the engine provide ABS control. As a result, the when the ignition switch is turned to the has been started, especially in cold Vehicle Dynamics Control system “ON” position. weather. This does not indicate the also becomes inoperative, causing . The warning light illuminates while the existence of a problem. The light the warning light to illuminate. vehicle is running. should turn off as soon as the engine Though both the Vehicle Dynamics has warmed up. Control and ABS systems are inop- NOTE . The indicator light illuminates when erative in this case, the ordinary If the warning light behavior is as the engine has developed a problem functions of the brake system are described in the following examples, and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ still available. You will be safe while the Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction indicator lamp is on. driving with this condition, but drive may be considered normal. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is carefully and have your vehicle . The warning light illuminates right probably malfunctioning under the follow- checked at a SUBARU dealer as after the engine is started but turns off ing condition. Have your vehicle checked soon as possible. immediately, remaining off. at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The warning light illuminates after . The light does not turn off even after NOTE the engine has started and turns off the lapse of several minutes (the engine while the vehicle is subsequently being . If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle has warmed up) after the engine has driven. started. Dynamics Control system itself mal- . The warning light illuminates during functions, the warning light only illumi- driving, but it turns off immediately and & Vehicle Dynamics nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock remains off. Brake System) remains fully opera- Control OFF indicator tional. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- light . The warning light illuminates when tion indicator light The light illuminates when the ignition the electronic control system of the The indicator light flashes during activa- switch is turned to the “ON” position and ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system tion of the skid suppression function and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. malfunctions. during activation of the traction control The light illuminates when the Vehicle The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is function. Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed probably inoperative under any of the to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con- following conditions. Have your vehicle trol system.

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The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARU “Automatic transmission/Continuously probably malfunctioning under any of the dealer immediately. variable transmission” F7-18. following conditions. Have your vehicle ! MT models checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- In the event that an unauthorized key (for ately. example, an unauthorized duplicate) is The shift-up indicator light illuminates and used, the security indicator light illumi- informs the driver about the upshift timing . The light does not illuminate when the nates. for fuel-efficient driving. ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The gear position indicator light and the & Select lever/gear position in- shift-up indicator can be activated or . The light does not turn off even after a dicator deactivated by performing the following period of approximately 2 seconds after procedure. the ignition switch has been turned to the “ ” “ON” position. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. & Security indicator light 2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or “ ” on the trip meter display. This indicator light shows the status of the The display can be switched as shown in alarm system. It also indicates operation the following illustration by pressing the of the immobilizer system. trip knob. ! Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to “Alarm system” F2- 16. ! This indicator shows the position of the Immobilizer system shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT This light blinks approximately 60 seconds and CVT models). after the ignition switch is turned from ! “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” AT and CVT models position or immediately after the key is When the manual mode is selected, the *1: “ ” or “ ” and “ ” or “ ” cannot pulled out. Refer to “Immobilizer” F2-3. gear position indicator (which shows the be displayed when the ignition switch is current gear selection) and the upshift/ in the “ON” position. If the indicator light does not flash, it may downshift indicator light up. Refer to 2 indicate that immobilizer system may be * : MT models only Instruments and controls 3-23

3. To change the current setting, press & High beam indicator & Cruise control set in- the trip knob for at least 2 seconds. light dicator light

: Activated This light shows that the headlights are in The cruise control set indicator light the high beam mode. illuminates when the ignition switch is : Deactivated This indicator light also illuminates when turned to the “ON” position and turns off NOTE the headlight flasher is operated. after approximately 3 seconds. This light illuminates when vehicle speed . The initial setting for your vehicle of & the gear position indicator and shift-up Cruise control indica- has been set. tor light indicator has been set for activation & “ ” at the time of shipment from the Headlight indicator The cruise control indicator light illumi- light factory. nates when the ignition switch is turned to . It is not possible to change the the “ON” position and turns off after This indicator light illuminates under the setting of the gear position indicator/ approximately 3 seconds. following conditions. shift-up indicator when the ignition This light illuminates when the “CRUISE” . when the light switch is turned to the switch is in the “ON” position. Change main switch is pressed. “ ” or “ ” position the setting when the ignition switch is . “ ” in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position. when the light switch is in the AUTO NOTE position and the headlights illuminate & Turn signal indicator . If you move the cruise control lever automatically lights or press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch “ON”, the & Front fog light indicator These lights show the operation of the turn cruise control function is deactivated light (if equipped) signal or lane change signal. and the “CRUISE” indicator light If the indicator lights do not blink or blink flashes. To reactivate the cruise control This indicator light illuminates while the rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned function, turn the ignition switch back front fog lights are illuminated. out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, and Refer to “Replacing bulbs” F11-50. then turn it again to the “ON” position. . If this indicator light and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp flash simultaneously during driving, have the vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. 3-24 Instruments and controls

Clock indicated time will change in one-minute Multi function display decrements. If you keep the button pressed, the rate at which the indicated NOTE time changes will speed up. Your SUBARU dealer can change the settings of activating/deactivating the automatic adjustment of the clock by the GPS (Global Positioning System) (for models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system). Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, each successive press of the multi function display switching knob toggles the display in the following sequence.

The clock shows the time while the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+” button or the “−” button. If you press the “+” button, the indicated time will change in one-minute incre- ments. If you press the “−” button, the Instruments and controls 3-25

& Outside temperature indica- ! Road surface freeze warning indi- “ON” position, the indication does not tor cation flash. NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving.

& Average fuel consumption

1) U.S.-spec. models 1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models 2) Except U.S.-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows When the outside temperature drops to the outside temperature in a range from 378F(38C) or lower, the temperature −22 to 1228F(−30 to 508C). indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. The indicator can give a false reading If the outside temperature drops to 378F under any of the following conditions: 8 . (3 C) or lower while the display is giving When there is too much sun. an indication other than the outside . During idling; while running at low temperature, the display switches to the speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine outside temperature indication and flashes is restarted immediately following a shut- for 5 seconds before returning to its 1) U.S.-spec. models down. original indication. 2) Except U.S.-spec. models . When the actual outside temperature If the display is already indicating an This indication shows the average rate of falls outside the specified indicator range. outside temperature of 378F(38C) or lower fuel consumption since the trip meter was when the ignition switch is turned to the last reset.

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Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica- & Current fuel consumption & Driving range on remaining tion between the average fuel consump- fuel tion corresponding to the A trip meter indication and the average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter indication. When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset. NOTE . The indicated values vary in accordance with changes in the vehicle’s running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the 1) U.S.-spec. models actual values and should thus be 2) Except U.S.-spec. models treated only as a guide. 1) U.S.-spec. models . When either trip meter indication is This indication shows the rate of fuel 2) Except U.S.-spec. models reset, the average fuel consumption consumption at the present moment. The driving range indicates the distance corresponding to that trip meter indica- that can be driven taking into account the tion is not shown until the vehicle has amount of fuel remaining in the tank and subsequently covered a distance of 1 the average rate of fuel consumption. mile (or 1 km). When the low fuel warning light illuminates, the driving range indication flashes for 5 seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.) Instruments and controls 3-27

Light control switch a long time with the light control switch set to a position other The light control switch only operates than “OFF”, the battery may be when the key is inserted into the ignition discharged. switch. Regardless of the position of the light & control switch, the illuminated lights are Headlights turned off when the key is removed from the ignition switch. NOTE . Even if the key is removed from the ignition switch, the lights can be illu- 1) U.S.-spec. models minated by operating the light control 2) Except U.S.-spec. models switch position from “OFF” to “ ” If the driving range is shown as “ ”, and/or “ ”. there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the . If the driver’s door is opened while tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi- the lights are illuminated and the key is ately. removed from the ignition switch, the chirp sound informs the driver that the NOTE lights are illuminated. To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on The driving range on remaining fuel is the end of the turn signal lever. only a guide. The indicated value may CAUTION differ from the actual driving range on first position remaining fuel, so you must immedi- . Use of any lights for a long period Instrument panel illumination, tail lights, ately fill the tank when the low fuel of time while the engine is not front side marker lights and license plate warning light illuminates. running can cause the battery to lights are on. discharge. second position . Before leaving the vehicle, make Headlights, instrument panel illumination, sure that the light control switch front side marker lights, tail lights and is turned to the “OFF” position. If license plate lights are on. the vehicle is left unattended for

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: Auto on/off headlights CAUTION & Headlight flasher When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the headlights, instrument panel If any object is placed on or near the illumination, front side marker lights, tail sensor, the sensor may not detect lights and license plate lights are auto- the level of the ambient light cor- matically on or off depending on the level rectly and the auto on/off headlights of the ambient light. may not operate properly. NOTE The sensitivity of the auto on/off head- & High/low beam change lights can be changed by your (dimmer) SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. ! Sensor of the auto on/off headlights CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works To change from low beam to high beam, even though the lighting switch is in the push the turn signal lever forward. When “OFF” position. the headlights are on high beam, the high The sensor is on the instrument panel as beam indicator light “ ” on the combina- When the headlights are on high beam, “ ” shown in the illustration. tion meter is also on. the high beam indicator light on the To switch back to low beam, pull the lever combination meter also illuminates. back to the detent position. Instruments and controls 3-29

& Daytime running light system parking brake is applied, the daytime Turn signal lever running lights continue to illuminate WARNING until the ignition switch is returned to the “LOCK” position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “ ” position when it is dark outside.

The high beam headlights will automatically illuminate at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the following conditions. . The parking brake is fully released. To activate the right turn signal, push the . The light switch is in the “OFF” or “ ” turn signal lever up. To activate the left position. turn signal, push the turn signal lever . The light switch is in the “AUTO” down. When the turn is finished, the lever position and the headlights do not turn will return automatically. If the lever does on automatically. not return after cornering, return the lever . The select lever is in a position other to the neutral position by hand. “ ” than the P position (AT and CVT mod- To signal a lane change, push the turn els). signal lever up or down slightly and hold it NOTE during the lane change. The turn signal . “ ” indicator lights will flash in the direction of When the light switch is in the the turn or lane change. The lever will position, the front side marker lights, return automatically to the neutral position tail lights and license plate lights are when you release it. illuminated. . After turning on the ignition switch to the “ON” position, even if the 3-30 Instruments and controls

Illumination brightness con- NOTE Front fog light switch trol . When the control dial is turned fully (if equipped) upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all. . The brightness setting is not canceled even when the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.

The illumination brightness of the clock The front fog lights operate under the display, audio, air conditioner, multi func- following conditions. tion display and meter/gauge dims under . when the light switch is in the “ ” the following conditions. position . “ ” when the light switch is in the or . when the light switch is in the “AUTO” “ ” position position and the headlights turn on auto- . when the light switch is in the “AUTO” matically position and the headlights illuminate automatically However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to high beam. You can adjust the illumination brightness for better visibility. To turn on the front fog lights, turn the front To brighten, turn the control dial upward. fog light switch on the turn signal lever upward to the “ ” position. To turn off the To darken, turn the control dial downward. front fog lights, turn the switch back down to the “OFF” position. Instruments and controls 3-31

Wiper and washer . In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window WARNING before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper In freezing weather, do not use the with the blades frozen to the windshield washer until the wind- window glass could cause not shield is sufficiently warmed by the only the wiper blades to be defroster. damaged but also the wiper mo- Otherwise the washer fluid can tor to burn out. If the wiper freeze on the windshield, blocking blades are frozen to the window your view. glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer (if The indicator light located on the combi- equipped) or rear window defog- nation meter will illuminate when the front CAUTION ger before turning on the wiper. fog lights are on. . . Do not operate the washer con- If the wipers stop during opera- tinuously for more than 10 section because of ice or some other onds, or when the washer fluid obstruction on the window, the tank is empty. This may cause wiper motor could burn out even overheating of the washer motor. if the wiper switch is turned off. If Check the washer fluid level this occurs, promptly stop the frequently, such as at fuel stops. vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” . Do not operate the wipers when position and clean the window the windshield or rear window is glass to allow proper wiper op- dry. This may scratch the glass, eration. damage the wiper blades and . cause the wiper motor to burn Use clean water if windshield out. Before operating the wiper washer fluid is unavailable. In on a dry windshield or rear areas where water freezes in window, always use the wind- winter, use SUBARU Windshield shield washer. Washer Fluid or the equivalent. Refer to “Windshield washer – CONTINUED – 3-32 Instruments and controls

fluid” F11-42. . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- & Windshield wiper and washer Also, when driving the vehicle rial on the windshield or the wiper switches when there are freezing tempera- blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you The wiper operates only when the ignition tures, use non-freezing type wi- switch is in the “ON” position. per blades. cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper ! . Windshield wipers Do not clean the wiper blades operation is jerky, clean the outer sur- with gasoline or a solvent, such face of the windshield or rear window as paint thinner or benzine. This and the wiper blades using a sponge or will cause deterioration of the soft cloth with a neutral detergent or wiper blades. mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper NOTE blades with clean water. The glass is . clean if no beads form on the glass The front wiper motor is protected when you rinse with water. against overloads by a circuit breaker. . If you cannot eliminate the streaking If the motor operates continuously even after following this procedure, under an unusually heavy load, the replace the wiper blades with new circuit breaker may trip to stop the ones. For replacement instructions, motor temporarily. If this happens, park refer to “Replacement of wiper blades” MIST : Mist (for a single wipe) your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the F11-43. wiper switch, and wait for approxi- OFF : Off mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker INT: Intermittent will reset itself, and the wipers will LO: Low speed again operate normally. HI: High speed . Clean your wiper blades and win- To turn the wipers on, push the wiper dow glass periodically with a washer control lever down. solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations of road salt or To turn the wipers off, return the lever to “ ” road film. Keep the washer button the OFF position. depressed at least for 1 second so that For a single wipe of the wipers, push the washer solution will be sprinkled all lever up. The wipers operate until you over the windshield or rear window. release the lever. Instruments and controls 3-33

! Wiper intermittent time control ! Windshield washer NOTE

When the wiper switch is in the “INT” position, turn the dial to adjust the operat- To wash the windshield, pull the wiper ing interval of the wiper. The operating control lever toward you. The washer fluid The windshield washer fluid warning interval can be adjusted in five steps from sprays until you release the lever. The light illuminates when the washer fluid the shortest interval to the longest. wipers operate while you pull the lever. level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light illuminates, refill the tank with fluid. For the tank refilling method, refer to “Wind- shield washer fluid” F11-42.

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& Rear window wiper and lever to the “R” position (AT and CVT Defogger and deicer washer switch (Outback) models) or the shift lever to the reverse position (MT models), the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the select lever/shift lever from the “R” (reverse) position to another position, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation. ! Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) wiper is not in use, turn the knob on the ON: Continuous end of the wiper control lever downward to INT: Intermittent the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays OFF: Off and the wiper operates until you release : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) the knob. ! Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “INT” or “ON” position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the “OFF” position. With the switch turned to the “INT” 1) Rear window defogger position, the rear wiper will operate inter- 2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) mittently at intervals corresponding to the 3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) vehicle speed. The vehicle is equipped with a rear When you subsequently move the select Instruments and controls 3-35 window defogger. Some models are also completely before that time, press the equipped with an outside mirror defogger control switch to turn them off. If defrost- and/or windshield wiper deicer. The de- ing, defogging or deicing is not complete, fogger and deicer system is activated only you have to press the control switch to when the ignition switch is in the “ON” turn them on again. position. The defogger and deicer system setting can be changed for continuous operation by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level, continuous operation of the defogger and deicer system is can- Automatic climate control system celed and the system stops operating. To activate the defogger and deicer system, press the control switch that is CAUTION located on the climate control panel. The . rear window defogger, outside mirror To prevent the battery from being defogger and windshield wiper deicer are discharged, do not operate the Manual climate control system activated simultaneously. The indicator defogger and deicer system con- light on the control switch illuminates while tinuously for any longer than the defogger and deicer system is acti- necessary. vated. . Do not use sharp instruments or To turn them off, press the control switch window cleaner containing abra- again. They also turn off when the ignition sives to clean the inner surface switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK” of the rear window. They may position. damage the conductors printed on the window. The defogger and deicer system will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If the rear window and outside mirror have been cleared and the windshield wiper blades have been deiced – CONTINUED – 3-36 Instruments and controls

NOTE Mirrors & Auto-dimming mirror/com- . Turn on the defogger and deicer pass (if equipped) system if the wipers are frozen to the Always check that the inside and outside windshield. mirrors are properly adjusted before you . If the windshield is covered with start driving. snow, remove the snow so that the windshield wiper deicer works effec- & Inside mirror tively. . While the defogger and deicer system is in the continuous operation mode, if the vehicle speed remains at 9mph(15km/h)orlowerfor15 minutes, the windshield wiper deicer automatically stops operating, though the rear window defogger and outside mirror defogger maintain continuous 1) Left button operation in this condition. 2) Auto dimming indicator 3) Photosensor 4) Right button The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an The inside mirror has a day and night anti-glare feature which automatically reposition. Pull the tab at the bottom of the duces glare coming from headlights of mirror toward you for the night position. vehicles behind you. It also contains a Push it away for the day position. The built-in compass. night position reduces glare from head- . By pressing and releasing the left lights. button, the automatic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate. . By pressing and releasing the right Instruments and controls 3-37 button, the compass display is toggled on other similar items. Periodically wipe the ! Compass zone adjustment or off. When the compass is on, an sensors clean using a piece of dry soft 1. The zone setting is factory preset to illuminated compass reading will appear cotton cloth or an applicator. Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration in the lower part of the mirror. ! Compass calibration zone” map attached to the end of this Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all manual to verify that the compass zone the mirror surface turns bright if the nonessential electrical accessories (rear setting is correct for your geographical transmission is shifted into reverse. This window defogger, heater/air conditioning location. is to ensure good rearward visibility during system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all 2. Press and hold the right button for 3 reversing. doors are shut. seconds then release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly appear and then the ! Photosensors 2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or structures and zone number will be displayed. make certain the ignition switch is in the 3. Press the right-hand button repeatedly “ON” position. to cycle the display through all possible 3. Press and hold the left button for 3 zone settings. Stop cycling when the seconds then release, and the compass correct zone setting for your location is will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and displayed. direction will be displayed. 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will 4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” exit the zone setting mode. disappears from the display (approximately two or three circles). The compass is now calibrated. 5. Further calibration may be necessary should outside influences cause the mirror The mirror has a photosensor attached on to read inaccurately. You will know that both the front and back sides. If the glare this has occurred if your compass begins from the headlights of vehicles behind you to read in only limited directions. Should strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it you encounter this situation, return to step and make the reflection surface of the one of the above procedure and recali- mirror dimmer to help prevent you from brate the mirror. being blinded. For this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or

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& Outside mirrors ! Remote control mirror switch Tilt/telescopic steering wheel ! Convex mirror (passenger side) WARNING WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/ Objects look smaller in a convex telescopic position while driving. mirror and farther away than when This may cause loss of vehicle viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use control and result in personal injury. the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in convex mirror. The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position. 1. Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the right-hand mirror. 2. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the knob to the neutral position 1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to to prevent unintentional operation. “Front seats” F1-2. The mirrors can also be adjusted manu- 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. ally. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down, Instruments and controls 3-39 and forward and backward. Horn

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Ventilator...... 4-2 Efficient cooling after parking in direct Air flow selection ...... 4-2 sunlight...... 4-14 Ventilators...... 4-3 Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant Manual climate control system circuit...... 4-14 Checking air conditioning system before summer (if equipped) ...... 4-4 season ...... 4-14 Control panel ...... 4-4 Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and Heater operation ...... 4-6 low temperature weather condition...... 4-14 4 Air conditioner operation...... 4-7 Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine Automatic climate control system is heavily loaded...... 4-14 (if equipped) ...... 4-8 Refrigerant for your climate control system ...... 4-14 Control panel ...... 4-9 Air filtration system ...... 4-15 Temperature sensors...... 4-13 Replacing an air filter...... 4-15 Operating tips for heater and air conditioner...... 4-14 Cleaning ventilator grille...... 4-14 4-2 Climate control

Ventilator & Air flow selection Climate control 4-3

& Ventilators ! Side ventilators ! Center ventilators

1) Open 2) Close 1) Open 2) Close Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward to the “ ” To open the ventilator, turn the center grille position. open/close wheel to the “ ” position. “ ” To close it, turn the wheel downward to the To close it, turn the wheel to the “ ” position. position. 4-4 Climate control

Manual climate control system (if equipped) 1) Fan speed control dial 2) Temperature control dial & 3) Air flow control buttons Control panel 4) Air conditioner button 5) Air inlet selection button 6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-34.) Climate control 4-5

! Fan speed control dial This dial regulates the temperature of air : Air flows through the instrument panel flow from the air outlets over a range from outlets and the windshield defroster out- the blue side (cool) to red side (warm). lets. ! Air flow control buttons NOTE When the “ ” button or “ ” button is pressed the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode.

The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds. The air flow control buttons consist of the ! Temperature control dial following five buttons: : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets.

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! Air conditioner button ! Air inlet selection button WARNING Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

& Heater operation NOTE . When the “ ” button or “ ” button is pressed the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the The air conditioner operates only when ON position (recirculation): Interior air is indicator on the air conditioner button the engine is running. recirculated inside the vehicle. will not illuminate. At the same time, Press the air conditioner button while the Press the air inlet button to the ON the air inlet selection is automatically fan is in operation to turn on the air position. The indicator light will illuminate. set to “outside air” mode. conditioner. The indicator light will illumi- Place this button in the ON position when . Warm air also comes out from the nate. you wish to cool the cabin quickly or are right and left air outlets. To stop warm driving on a dusty road. air flow from these outlets, turn the Press it again to turn off the air condi- OFF position (outside air): Outside air is corresponding wheel to the “ ” posi- tioner. drawn into the passenger compartment. tion. Press the air inlet button again to the OFF ! position. The indicator light will turn off. Defrosting or defogging the windshield Place this button in the OFF position when you reach a road that is not dusty and To direct warm air to the windshield and when you wish to achieve a comfortable front door windows: temperature in the cabin. 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Press the “ ” button. Climate control 4-7

3. Turn the temperature control dial all foot outlets is slightly warmer than from WARNING the way to the right. the instrument panel outlets. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the Continued operation in the ON posi- highest speed. OFF position. tion may fog up the windows. Switch 2. Press the “ ” button. to the OFF position as soon as the ! Heating and defrosting 3. Set the temperature control dial to the outside dusty condition clears. To direct warm air toward the floor and the desired temperature level. windshield: 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the & Air conditioner operation 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the desired speed. OFF position. ! Cooling or dehumidifying Setting the temperature control dial fully 2. Press the “ ” button. For cooling and dehumidification of the turned to the red area or blue area 3. Set the temperature control dial to the passenger compartment, air flows through decreases the temperature difference the instrument panel outlets: most comfortable level. between the air from the instrument panel 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the outlets and the air from the foot outlets. desired speed. OFF position. ! Ventilation 2. Press the “ ” button. ! Heating To force outside air through the instrument 3. Set the air conditioner button to the To direct warm air toward the floor: panel outlets: “ON” position. 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the 4. Set the temperature control dial to the OFF position. OFF position. blue side. 2. Press the “ ” button. 2. Press the “ ” button. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the 3. Set the temperature control dial to the 3. Set the temperature control dial all the desired speed. most comfortable level. way left. ! Defrosting or defogging 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. desired speed. To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: ! Bi-level heating When driving on a dusty road, set the air 1. Press the “ ” button. inlet control button to the ON position. This setting allows you to direct air of 2. Set the temperature control dial to the different temperatures from the instrument red side. panel and foot outlets. The air from the 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed. – CONTINUED – 4-8 Climate control

NOTE Automatic climate control The temperature can be set within a range When the “ ” button or “ ” button is system (if equipped) of 61 to 898F (18.5 to 31.58C). pressed the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the NOTE indicator on the air conditioner button . Operate the automatic climate con- will not illuminate. At the same time, trol system when the engine is running. the air inlet selection is automatically . The blower fan rotates at a low set to “outside air” mode. speed when the engine coolant temperature is low. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the “A/C” button. . Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compressor automatically and the “A/C” indicator light on the control panel illuminates. The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution air- inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. It activates when the fan speed control button or the “AUTO” button is pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfortable climate within the passenger compartment. If you press the defroster button while the automatic climate control system is deactivated, only the defroster function will be activated. Climate control 4-9

& Control panel 1) Temperature control button (driver’s side) 2) Dual mode button 3) Air flow mode selection button 4) Fan speed control button 5) Temperature control button (front passenger’s side) 6) AUTO button 7) OFF button 8) Air inlet selection button 9) Defroster button 10) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-34.) 11) Air conditioner button

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! AUTO button you operated. To change the system back ! Temperature control button FULL AUTO mode operation: to the FULL AUTO mode, press the “AUTO” button. ! OFF button

Driver’s side When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the display illuminates. In this state, fan speed, air The automatic climate control system flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air turns off (the air conditioner compressor conditioner compressor operation are and fan turn off) when the “OFF” button is automatically controlled. pressed. AUTO mode operation: When the “OFF” button is pressed, the If you operate any of the buttons on the outside air circulation mode (air inlet control panel other than the “OFF” button, selection OFF) is automatically selected. rear window defogger button and temperature control buttons during FULL AUTO mode operation, the indicator light “ ” FULL on the control panel will turn off Passenger’s side and the indicator light “AUTO” will remain illuminated. You can then manually control To increase the temperature setting, press “ ” the system as desired using the button the side of the temperature control Climate control 4-11 button. To decrease the temperature To deactivate the DUAL mode: After eliminating the fogging from the setting, press the “ ” side of the tempera- Press the “DUAL” button again. When the windshield, return the climate control ture control button. DUAL mode is deactivated, the indicator systemtotheFULLAUTOmodeby Each temperature setting is shown on the light on the “DUAL” button turns off and pressing the “AUTO” button or turn off by display. When the “LO” is shown, the the temperature setting for the front pressing the “OFF” button. system provides maximum cooling perfor- passenger’s side becomes the same as Alternatively, press the “ ” button again mance. When the “HI” is shown, the the setting for the driver’s side. to return the system to the setting that was system provides maximum heating perfor- ! – Defroster button selected before you activated the defros- mance. ter. ! DUAL mode ! Fan speed control button

To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows, press the defros- It is possible to make separate tempera- ter button “ ”. When the “ ” button is The fan speed control button has 6 ture settings for the driver’s side and pressed, the air conditioner compressor different fan speed positions. passenger’s side (DUAL mode). automatically operates to quickly defog The fan speed is shown by the display. the windshield, outside air is drawn into To activate the DUAL mode: the passenger compartment, air flow is Press the “DUAL” button. When the DUAL directed towards the windshield and front mode is activated, the indicator light on door windows, and the indicator light on the “DUAL” button illuminates. the button illuminates.

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! A/C – Air conditioner button ! Air flow mode selection button NOTE When the “ ” mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield and the air inlet selection is automatically set to the “outside air” mode. ! Air inlet selection button

If the windshield starts to fog when the Select the desired air flow mode by climate control system is operated in the pressing the air flow mode selection AUTO mode, press the air conditioner button. The selected air flow mode is button “A/C” to defog and dehumidify. shown on the display. When this button is pressed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the (Ventilation): Air flows through the indicator light “A/C” on the display illumi- instrument panel outlets. nates. To turn off the air conditioner (Bi-level): Air flows through the instru- compressor, press the “A/C” button again. ment panel outlets and the foot outlets. Select air flow by pressing the air inlet selection button “ ”. NOTE (Heat): Air flows through the instrument ON position (recirculation): Interior air is The air conditioner compressor does panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the not operate when the outside air tem- through the windshield defroster outlets. air inlet selection button to the ON position 8 8 for fast cooling with the air conditioner or perature is below 32 F(0C). (Heat-def): Air flows through the instru- when driving on a dusty road. The ment panel outlets, the windshield defros- indicator light will illuminate. ter outlets, and the foot outlets. OFF position (outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Climate control 4-13

Press the air inlet selection button to the & Temperature sensors and become damaged, the system may OFF position when the interior has cooled not be able to control the interior tempera- to a comfortable temperature and the road ture correctly. To avoid damaging the is no longer dusty. The indicator light will sensors, observe the following precau- turn off. tions: – Do not subject the sensors to impact. WARNING – Keep water away from the sensors. Continued operation in the ON posi- – Do not cover the sensors. tion (recirculation) may fog up the The sensors are located as follows: windows. Switch to the OFF position – (outside air) as soon as the outside Solar sensor: beside windshield dusty condition clears. defroster grille – Interior air temperature sensor: on the side of the driver-side part of the center NOTE panel When driving on a dusty road or behind – Outside temperature sensor: behind a vehicle that emits unpleasant exhaust front grille. gases, set the air inlet selection button to the ON position (recirculation). From time to time, return the air inlet selection button to the OFF position (outside air) to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.

1) Solar sensor 2) Interior air temperature sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly 4-14 Climate control

Operating tips for heater and heated interior. This results in quicker system. air conditioner cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of & Air conditioner compressor & Cleaning ventilator grille the air conditioner for maximum cooling shut-off when engine is efficiency. heavily loaded & Lubrication oil circulation in To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed the refrigerant circuit to temporarily shut off during air condi- Operate the air conditioner compressor at tioner operation whenever the accelerator a low engine speed (at idle or low driving is fully depressed such as during rapid speeds) a few minutes each month during acceleration or when driving on a steep the off-season to circulate its oil. upgrade. & Checking air conditioning & Refrigerant for your climate system before summer sea- control system son Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly Check the air conditioner unit for refriger- refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth- Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper od of adding, changing or checking the free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions operation each spring. Have the air con- refrigerant is different from the method for to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. ditioning system checked by your CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU Since the condenser is located in front of SUBARU dealer. dealer for service. Repairs needed as a the radiator, this area should be kept clean result of using the wrong refrigerant are because cooling performance is impaired & Cooling and dehumidifying in not covered under warranty. by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser. high humidity and low temperature weather condition & Efficient cooling after parking Under certain weather conditions (high in direct sunlight relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water vapor emission After parking in direct sunlight, drive with from the air outlets may be noticed. This the windows open for a few minutes to condition is normal and does not indicate allow outside air to circulate into the any problem with the air conditioning Climate control 4-15

Air filtration system NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is tioning, heating and defroster perfor- equipped with an air filtration system. mance if not properly maintained. Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the & Replacing an air filter following table. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust 1. Remove the glove box. collection ability. Under extremely dusty (1) Open the glove box. conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. (3) Pull out the glove box.

Replacement schedule: Every 15 months or 15,000 miles (24,000 km) whichever comes first

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the (2) Remove the damper shaft from the following occurs, even if it is not yet glove box. time to change the filter. . Reduction of the air flow through the vents. . Windshield gets easily fogged or 2. Remove the cover of the air filter. misted.

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CAUTION The arrow mark on the filter must point UP.

3. Remove the air filter. 1) Service label (2) Attach the service label to the driver’s side door pillar.

6. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft. 7. Close the glove box. 8. LABEL installation (1) Fill out the information on the service label (small).

4. Replace the air filter element with a new one. 5. Reinstall the cover of the air filter. 1) Caution label (3) Attach the caution label on the Climate control 4-17 driver’s side of the instrument panel as shown in the illustration. ————————————————————————————————————————

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Antenna system ...... 5-2 CD player operation ...... 5-18 Printed antenna...... 5-2 How to insert a CD (type A)...... 5-18 FM reception...... 5-2 How to insert a CD(s) (type B)...... 5-18 XMTM satellite radio reception (if equipped)...... 5-2 How to play back a CD ...... 5-20 Installation of accessories...... 5-4 To select a track from its beginning...... 5-21 Audio set ...... 5-4 Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing ...... 5-22 Type A audio set (if equipped) ...... 5-5 Repeating...... 5-22 Type B audio set (if equipped) ...... 5-6 Random playback ...... 5-23 Power and sound controls ...... 5-7 Scan ...... 5-24 5 Power switch and volume control ...... 5-7 Display selection ...... 5-25 Sound control ...... 5-7 Folder selection...... 5-25 Adjustable level of each mode ...... 5-9 How to eject a CD from the player (type A) ...... 5-26 FM/AM radio operation ...... 5-10 How to eject CDs from the player (type B) ...... 5-26 When the following messages are displayed...... 5-27 FM selection ...... 5-10 AM selection ...... 5-10 AUX unit operation ...... 5-28 Tuning ...... 5-10 Precautions to observe when handling a RDS text display ...... 5-12 compact disc...... 5-29 Station preset ...... 5-13 Audio control buttons (if equipped) ...... 5-30 Satellite radio operation (if equipped) ...... 5-14 MODE button...... 5-31 “ ” “ ” XMTM satellite radio ...... 5-14 and switch ...... 5-31 Sirius satellite radio ...... 5-14 Volume control switch ...... 5-31 Satellite radio reception...... 5-15 MUTE button (if equipped) ...... 5-32 Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner ...... 5-15 Hands-free system (if equipped) ...... 5-32 Band selection ...... 5-15 Tips for the Hands-free system ...... 5-32 Channel and category selection...... 5-15 Certification for the Hands-free system...... 5-33 Channel preset...... 5-17 Safety precautions...... 5-33 Display selection...... 5-18 Using the Hands-free system ...... 5-34 5-2 Audio

Antenna system & FM reception XMTM satellite radio reception Although FM is normally static free, (if equipped) & Printed antenna reception can be affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric conditions, station XMTM is a continental U.S. based satellite CAUTION strength and transmitter distance. Build- radio service including music, news, ings or other obstructions may cause sports, talk and children’s programming. Do not use sharp instruments or momentary static, flutter or station inter- XMTM provides digital quality audio and window cleaner containing abra- ference. If reception continues to be text information, including song title and sives to clean the inner surface of unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station. artist name. A service fee is required to the window on which the antenna is receive the XMTM service. For more printed. Doing so may damage the information, contact XMTM at antenna printed on the window. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800- XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S. www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677) for Canada. The XMTM satellite radio receiver that is fitted to your vehicle receives the necessary signals from two specially designated satellites that are in a geostationary orbit over the equator. One satellite covers the east coast and the other covers the west coast. Both of them direct their signals north. These signals are then relayed throughout the USA by a network of ground repeater stations. The satellite The antenna is printed on the inner radio signals are transmitted as “line of surface of the rear window glass. sight” signals. Line of sight signals can be blocked by objects such as buildings, but the network of repeater stations allows signal coverage within urban areas such as cities. Audio 5-3

You may experience problems in receiving XMTM satellite radio signals in the following situations. . If you are driving northward in a coastal area You will notice that the XMTM satellite radio antenna is fixed to the upper right hand corner of your windshield.

. If you are driving in a tunnel or a . If you are driving in an area with tall covered parking area trees that block the signal (10 m or more), . If you are driving beneath the top level for example on a road that goes through a of a multi-level freeway dense forest . If you drive under a bridge . The signal can become weak in some . If you are driving next to a tall vehicle areas that are not covered by the repeater (such as a truck or a bus) that blocks the station network. signal Please note that these may be other . The signal comes from the south and may If you are driving in a valley where the unforeseen circumstances when there not be able to reach the antenna in some surrounding hills or peaks block the signal are problems with the reception of XMTM circumstances when you are driving north. from the south satellite radio signals. . If you are driving on a mountain road where the southern direction is blocked by mountains 5-4 Audio

Installation of accessories Audio set

Always consult your SUBARU dealer Your SUBARU may be equipped with one before installing a citizen band radio or of the following audio sets. See the pages other transmitting device in your vehicle. indicated in this section for operating Such devices may cause the electronic details. control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not NOTE suited for the vehicle. If a cell phone is placed near the audio set, it may cause the audio set to emit noise when the phone receives calls. This noise does not indicate an audio set malfunction. Note that a cell phone should be placed as far as possible from the audio set. Audio 5-5

& Type A audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. . Power and sound controls: refer to page 5-7 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-10 . Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-14 . CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-18 . AUX unit operation: refer to page 5-28

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& Type B audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. . Power and sound controls: refer to page 5-7 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-10 . Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-14 . CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-18 . AUX unit operation: refer to page 5-28 Audio 5-7

Power and sound controls & Sound control ! Other sound setting controls (type A audio) & Power switch and volume ! Tone and balance control control

Each brief press of the “MENU” button “ Each brief press of the TUNE/TRACK/ changes the control modes in the follow- ” The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) CH dial changes the control modes in the ing sequence. and volume control. The radio is turned following sequence. ON and OFF by pressing the dial, and the volume is controlled by turning the dial.

Choose the desired settings for each Choose the desired level for each mode “ ” by turning the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. mode by turning the TUNE/TRACK/CH dial. The control function returns to the tune/ track/channel control mode after approxi- The control function returns to the tune/ mately 5 seconds. track/channel control mode after approximately 5 seconds.

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! SVC setting from 2-channel stereo sources such as CD, MP3 and FM (built in SRS Circle SVC (Speed Volume Control) is a function Surround IITM effect). that automatically adjusts the volume 4) SRS CS AutoTM can position the according to the vehicle speed. As the center channel image in the center of vehicle speed increases, the audio vo- the vehicle’s windshield. This elimi- lume automatically increases to match the nates the need for a center speaker vehicle speed, in order to create a (built in SRS Circle Surround IITM pleasant listening environment even as phantom center and SRS FOCUSTM the driving noise increases. The amount of effects). this automatic volume change can be set in the range from OFF to 2. The initial CS Auto, SRS and “ ” symbol are setting is OFF. trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. ! SRSCSAutoTM setting (type A CS Auto technology is incorporated audio) under license from SRS Labs, inc. TM SRS CS Auto can be set in the range ! Position setting from OFF to 2. When this setting is ON (1 or 2), “ ” is displayed on the screen. Position setting is used to adjust the sound to the best condition for the NOTE selected seating position. SRS CS AutoTM creates a 5.1ch equiva- ALL: The sound is adjusted to the best for lent surround field using 4 speakers all seating positions. that are installed in the vehicle. FR: The sound is adjusted to the best for SRS CS AutoTM features: the front passenger. 1) Sound originating from door mount FL: The sound is adjusted to the best for speakers can be heard at ear level the driver. (built in SRS FOCUSTM effect). 2) Ultra rich bass sound can be obtained from standard door mount speakers (built in SRS TruBass® effect). 3) Surround sound can be obtained Audio 5-9

& Adjustable level of each mode

Mode Range of levels Initial setting Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise (displayed) Volume Volume control 0 to 40 15 For less volume For more volume AUX volume control* 0 to 40 15 For less volume For more volume Tone and balance Bass control −8 to +8 0 For less bass sound For more bass sound Midrange control −8 to +8 0 For less midrange sound For more midrange sound Treble control −8 to +8 0 For less treble sound For more treble sound Fader R9 to F9 0 Front attenuated Rear attenuated Balance L9 to R9 0 Right channel attenuated Left channel attenuated Other settings SPEED VOLUME OFF to 2 OFF For less auto volume change For more auto volume change CS Auto (type A audio) OFF to 2 OFF From 2 to 1, 1 to OFF From OFF to 1, 1 to 2 POSITION ALL, FR, FL ALL From FL to FR, FR to ALL From ALL to FR, FR to FL

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FM/AM radio operation & AM selection & Tuning ! Press the “FM” or “AM” button when the Manual tuning radio is off to turn on the radio. & FM selection

Press the “AM” button when the radio is on to select AM reception. Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial clockwise to increase the tuning frequency and turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counter- Press the “FM” button when the radio is on clockwise to decrease it. to select FM1, FM2 or FM3 reception. Each time the dial is turned, the frequency Each brief press of the “FM” button interval can be changed between 10 kHz changes the radio in the following se- in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM quence starting from the last FM radio mode. band that you selected. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will illuminate when an FM stereo broadcast is received. Audio 5-11

! Seek tuning (SEEK) ! Scan tuning (SCAN) tall buildings and hills. ! PTY (Program type) group tuning (only FM reception)

If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the If you press the “SCAN” button, the radio “SEEK” button briefly, the radio will auto- will switch to the scan mode. In this mode, matically search for a receivable station the radio scans through the radio band Press the “PTY/CAT” button to change to and stop at the first one it finds. This until a station is found. The radio will stop the PTY selection mode. At this time, the function may not be available, however, at the station for 5 seconds while display- PTY group that you are currently listening when radio signals are weak. In such a ing the frequency, after which scanning to will be displayed for 10 seconds. In PTY situation, perform manual tuning to select will continue until the entire band has been selection mode, “PTY SEL” is displayed the desired station. scanned. on the screen. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode. If you press the “SCAN” button while the radio is stopped at a station, the radio stays stopped at that station. If you press the button while the radio is scanning, the radio stops at the next receivable station. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to – CONTINUED – 5-12 Audio

! PTY (Program type) group selection ! Seek in PTY (Program type) group & RDS text display

In PTY selection mode, press the “PTY” In the PTY selection mode, when the If the PS (Program Service Name) and/or button “ ” or “ ” to change the PTY desired PTY group has been selected, RT (Radio Text) are available, pressing group by one step at a time. pressing the “SEEK” button “ ” or “ ” the “TEXT” button changes the display Pressing “ ” changes the PTY group up seeks within that PTY group. In this case, among PS, RT and frequency. The initial by one step. Pressing “ ” changes the “PTY SEEK” is displayed on the screen. setting is “PS”. PTY group down by one step. Pressing “ ” seeks up. Pressing “ ” This operation only changes the display. It seeks down. NOTE . does not change the station that is The control function returns to the normal The maximum number of characters currently being received. mode after approximately 10 seconds. that can be displayed for PS is 8. . The maximum number of characters that can be displayed for RT is 64. . If RT is 16 characters or longer, press and hold the “TEXT” button for 0.5 second or longer in order to change the page. Audio 5-13

& Station preset NOTE ! Auto-store . If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal, all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset stations. . If a cell phone is placed near the radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when the phone receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault. ! Selecting preset stations Preset buttons Using the Auto-store function, you can Presetting a station with a preset button automatically store 6 stations on the ! How to preset stations allows you to select that station in a single current waveband by pressing the “A.S” operation. Up to six AM, FM1, FM2 and 1. Press the “FM” or “AM” button to select button for more than 2 seconds. Use Auto- FM3 stations each may be preset. FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception. store to quickly find the strongest stations, 2. Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the for example when traveling through differ- “SEEK” button or tune the radio manually ent reception areas. until the desired station frequency is displayed. NOTE 3. Press one of the preset buttons for . When you use Auto-store, the new more than 1.5 seconds to store the stations replace any stations pre- frequency. If the button is pressed for less viously stored. than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection . Interrupting Auto-store: If you acci- will remain in memory. dentally press the “A.S” (Auto-store) button, you can cancel the Auto-store function before it has been completed as follows. – Switching to the other source – CONTINUED – 5-14 Audio

mode received before pressing the button. Satellite radio operation (if – Switching to the other band equipped) – Press the “A.S” button – Press the “SCAN” button To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to – Press the “SEEK” button install the SUBARU genuine satellite – Press any of the preset buttons receiver (dealer option) and to enter into – Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial a contract. For details, please contact your – Turn off the audio system SUBARU dealer. – Turn off the ignition switch & TM . When you use the Auto-store func- XM satellite radio tion while selecting the FM mode, even XMTM is a continental U.S. based satellite if you have selected the FM1 or FM2 radio service, including music, news, station, the new stations are stored in sports, talk and children’s programming. the FM3 station. XMTM provides digital quality audio and . If it is only possible to receive less text information, including song title and than 6 stations, the available stations artist name. A service fee is required to are stored from preset 1 in order by receive the XMTM service. For more frequency and the unused preset but- information, contact XMTM at tons are not registered to a station. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM- Also, the previously registered station RADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S., memories of the unused preset buttons www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-GET-XMSR (1- are cleared. 877-438-9677) for Canada. . If no stations can be received, the previously stored stations are not re- & Sirius satellite radio placed. Sirius satellite radio is a recent innovation . After pressing the “A.S” button, if that allows the listener to experience more than 1 station is stored, the radio digital sound quality and to have a greater receives the station stored in preset 1. variety of channels. . After pressing the “A.S” button, if no Use of satellite radio (Sirius) requires a stations are stored, the radio receives tuner, antenna and a service contract. For the band and station that the radio details, please contact your SUBARU Audio 5-15 dealer or visit Sirius Satellite Radio at you activate satellite radio and receive on to select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 recep- www.sirius.com or call 1-888-539-SIRIUS satellite radio customer support. tion. (7474) for more information. Sirius, the The satellite radio ID can be found on the Sirius dog logo, channel names and logos audio display by tuning the channel to & Channel and category selec- are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio “000”. tion Inc. “ ” Turn the TUNE/TRACK/CH dial to select ! the satellite radio channel. Channel selection by operating the & Satellite radio reception dial Satellite radio signals are best received in NOTE areas with a clear view of the open sky. In For Sirius, change the display to an areas where there are tall buildings, trees, indication mode other than the channel tunnels or other structures that may number after performing the above obstruct the signal of the satellites, there operation. may be signal interruptions. Other circumstances that may result in signal loss & Band selection include driving near a wall, steep cliff, hill or driving on the lower level of a multi- tiered road or inside of a parking garage. To help reduce this condition, satellite radio providers have installed ground- based repeaters in heavily populated areas. However, you may still experience Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial clock- reception problems in some areas. wise to select the next channel and turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counterclock- & Displaying satellite radio ID wise to select the previous channel. of tuner When you activate satellite radio, you should have your satellite radio tuner ID ready because each tuner is identified by Press the “SAT” button when the radio is its unique satellite radio tuner ID. off to turn on the radio. The satellite radio ID will be needed when Press the “SAT” button when the radio is

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! Channel selection by pressing the ! Skip channel selection ! Category selection button

When in the SAT mode, press the “SEEK” To activate the category search mode, When in the SAT mode, briefly press the button “ ” or “ ” continuously to press the “PTY/CAT” button. To deactivate “SEEK” button “ ” or “ ” to select the change to the channel selection mode. the category search mode, press the channel. Pressing the “SEEK” button “ ” changes “PTY/CAT” button again. the channel up by 10 steps each time. Pressing “ ” changes the channel down by 10 steps each time.

When in the category search mode, Audio 5-17 pressing the “FOLDER” button “ ” the ALL SCAN mode, the radio scans all ! How to preset channels changes the category up by one step. channels. 1. Press the “SAT” button to select SAT1, Pressing “ ” changes the category down In both SCAN modes, the radio will stop at SAT2 and SAT3 reception. by one step. the station for 5 seconds while displaying 2. Select the desired channel. When a category is selected, pressing the the channel number, after which scanning “SEEK” button selects channels only with- will continue until the entire channel has 3. Press one of the preset buttons for in the selected category. been scanned from the low end to the high more than 1.5 seconds to store the channel. If the button is pressed for less The control function returns to the normal end. than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection mode after approximately 10 seconds. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel will remain in memory. ! Channel scan the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed channel. NOTE & Channel preset If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal, all channels stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset channels. ! Selecting preset channels Presetting a channel with a preset button allows you to select that channel in a single operation. Up to six SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 channels each may be preset. If you press the “SCAN” button while the radio is in the category search mode, the radio turns to the category SCAN mode. In the category SCAN mode, the radio scans Preset buttons only channels in the selected category. If you press the “SCAN” button while the radio is not in the category search mode, the radio turns to the ALL SCAN mode. In

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& Display selection CD player operation & How to insert a CD (type A) While the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or NOTE “ON” position, hold a disc with a finger in . Make sure to always insert a disc the center hole while gripping the edge of with the label side up. If a disc is the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with inserted with the label side down, the the label side up) and the player will player displays “CHECK DISC”. automatically pull the disc into position. “ Refer to When the following messages NOTE are displayed” F5-27. . If a disc is inserted during a radio DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO THE broadcast, the disc will interrupt the DISC INSERTION SLOT AT A TIME. broadcast. . After the last track finishes, the disc & How to insert a CD(s) (type B) will automatically return to track 1 (the Press the “TEXT” button while receiving first track on the disc) and will auto- the satellite radio to change the display as matically play back. follows: . The player is designed to be able to play music CD-Rs and music CD-RWs, but it may not be able to play certain ones. . CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs) are not supported, and if inserted, they will be immediately ejected. . Copyright protected WMA/AAC files will not be played by the system. The player will automatically skip to the next file (track). . Audio data recorded in the MP3/ 1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the WMA/AAC formats may not be played magazine in the player has an idle depending on the data recording con- position where you can insert a disc, the dition. disc number indicator associated with the idle position will blink. Audio 5-19

If no indicator blinks, it means that there is ! Inserting a disc in a desired posi- no idle position in the magazine. tion 2. When the “LOAD” indicator illuminates, insert the disc. Once you have inserted the disc, the “LOAD” indicator will turn off and the “LOADING” indicator will illuminate. The disc will then be automatically drawn in, the player will begin to play back the first track of the disc, the “LOADING” indicator will turn off and the “READING” indicator will illuminate. . To insert more discs in succession, repeat steps 1 and 2. The magazine will Disc select buttons be loaded with discs in the ascending order of position number. 2. Press the disc select button at the . 1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the position where you want to insert a disc. If you do not insert any disc in 15 “ ” seconds after you have pressed the magazine in the player has an idle 3. When the LOAD indicator illumi- “ ” position where you can insert a disc, the nates, insert the disc. Once you have LOAD button, the player will return to “ ” the original mode that was selected before disc number indicator associated with the inserted the disc, the LOAD indicator will the “LOAD” button was pressed. idle position will blink. turn off. The disc will then be automatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play . The disc indicator steadily lights up if a The positions in the magazine the indica- the first track on the disc. disc is already inserted in the correspond- tor of which steadily lights up are already ing position of the magazine. loaded with discs. . If you wish to insert another disc, . While the player is in the loading mode, repeat the procedure beginning with step if you press “FM”, “AM” or “SAT” button, 1. the player will enter the standby mode. . If you do not insert any disc in 15 Press the “CD/AUX” button to start play- seconds after you have pressed the back. “LOAD” button, the player will return to the original mode that was selected before the “LOAD” button was pressed. . While the player is in the loading mode,

– CONTINUED – 5-20 Audio if you press “FM”, “AM” or “SAT” button, 4. When the magazine is filled with discs ! When CD is in the player (type A)/ the player will enter standby mode. Press by repeating steps 2 and 3, the player will When playing back all CDs in the the “CD/AUX” button to start playback. start playback of the discs, beginning with player (type B) ! Loading all the magazine (full disc the one inserted first. loading mode) If you fail to insert any disc during each 15 seconds interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first. & How to play back a CD NOTE For type A audio, if a disc that the player cannot read has been loaded, the player will display the message “CHECK DISC”. ! When there is no CD inserted When the “CD/AUX” button is pressed, the Insert a CD by referring to “How to insert a player will start playback. 1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” CD (type A)” F5-18 / “How to insert a CD button for more than 1.5 seconds, the (s) (type B)” F5-18. player will produce beep sound and will When a CD is loaded, the player will start enter the full disc loading mode. playback of the CD, beginning with the 2. When the disc number indicator first track. flashes and “ALL LOAD” indicator illuminates, insert a disc within 15 seconds. If a disc is successfully loaded during this period, the disc number indicator will stop blinking and will steadily light. 3. When the loading of a disc is complete, the next idle disc number indicator will blink. Then repeat step 2. Audio 5-21

! When selecting a CD to play (type & To select a track from its ! Backward direction B) beginning ! Forward direction

Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counter- Disc select buttons clockwise to skip to the beginning of the Press a desired one of the disc select current track/file (track). Each time the dial buttons the disc number indicator of which Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial clock- is turned, the indicated track/file (track) steadily lights up. The player will then start wise to skip to the beginning of the next number will decrease. playback of the selected CD, beginning track/file (track). Each time the dial is with the first track. turned, the indicated track/file (track) NOTE number will increase. In an MP3, WMA or AAC folder, skipping past the first track/file (track) will NOTE take you to the last track/file (track) in In an MP3, WMA or AAC folder, skip- the folder. ping past the last track/file (track) will take you back to the first track/file (track) in the folder.

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& Fast-forwarding and fast-re- ! Fast-reversing & Repeating versing ! Fast-forwarding

Press the “ ” side of the “SEEK” button Type A audio continuously to fast-reverse the track/file. Release the button to stop fast-reversing. Press the “ ” side of the “SEEK” button continuously to fast-forward the track/file. NOTE Release the button to stop fast-forwarding. If you fast-reverse to the beginning of NOTE the first track/file (track), fast-reversing will stop and the player will start play- If you fast-forward to the end of the last back. track/file (track), fast-forwarding will stop and the player will start playback beginning with the first track/file (track).

Type B audio To repeat a track/file (track), briefly press the “RPT/RDM” button (type A audio) or Audio 5-23

“RPT” button (type B audio) while the . The “DISC RPT” indication refers to & Random playback track/file (track) is playing. the repeat playback of a disc. It repeats Each time you briefly press the button, the the tracks on the CD. It is only possible mode changes in the following se- to select this function for type B audio. quences. To cancel the track/file (track) repeat-play Type A audio: mode, briefly press the “RPT” button and select CANCEL. The “RPT” indication will turn off, and the normal playback mode will be resumed. NOTE Type B audio: The repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps: . Press the “RPT/RDM” button and Type A audio select CANCEL (type A audio) . Press the “RPT” button and select CANCEL (type B audio) . Press the “ ” button NOTE . . “ ” Press the disc select button The TRACK RPT indication refers . Press the “SCAN” button to the repeat playback of a single track. . Press the “LOAD” button when It repeats the track that is playing. there is free space in the CD magazine . The “FOLDER RPT” indication refers to the repeat playback of a folder. It repeats the all of the tracks in the folder. It is possible to select the function when the MP3/WMA/AAC format track is playing. Type B audio To play back a track/file(s) at random, press the “RPT/RDM” button for 0.5

– CONTINUED – 5-24 Audio second or longer (type A audio) or press folder. It randomly repeats the tracks in “FOLDER” button the “RDM” button (type B audio). the folder. It is possible to select the . For type A audio, press the “RPT/RDM” function when an MP3/WMA/AAC for- & Scan button for 0.5 second or longer. mat track is playing. . “ ” . For type B audio, press the “RDM” The DISC RDM indication refers to button. the random playback of a disc. It randomly repeats the tracks in the CD. Each time you press the button, the mode It is possible to select the function changes in the following sequences. when an MP3/WMA/AAC format track is Type A audio: playing. To cancel the random playback mode, press the “RPT/RDM” button for 0.5 second or longer again (type A audio) or press the “RPT” button again (type B audio) and select CANCEL. The “RDM” indication will turn off, and the Type B audio: normal playback mode will be resumed. The scan mode lets you listen to the first NOTE 10 seconds of each track/file in succes- “ ” Random playback will be cancelled if sion. Press the SCAN button to start you perform any of the following steps: scanning upward beginning with the track/ file(s) following the currently selected one. . Press the “RPT/RDM” button for 0.5 second or longer and select CANCEL After all track/file(s) in the disk/folder have NOTE (type A audio) been scanned, normal playback will be . Press the “RPT” button and select resumed. To cancel the scan mode, press . The “RDM” indication refers to the the “SCAN” button again. random playback of the tracks. It CANCEL (type B audio) . “ ” randomly repeats the tracks on the Press the button NOTE . Press the disc select button CD. It is possible to select the function The scan mode will be cancelled if you . Press the “SCAN” button when formats other than the MP3/WMA/ perform any of the following steps. . Press the “LOAD” button when AAC format CD is playing. . Press the “RPT” button . The “FOLDER RDM” indication re- there is free space in the CD magazine . “ ” “ ” . Press the “RDM” button fers to the random playback in the Press the or side of the Audio 5-25

. Press the “RPT/RDM” button next one in the following sequence. NOTE . Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial For CD-DA: The display is designed to show titles . Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the for up to 30 characters. “FOLDER” button . Press the “ ” button & . Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the Folder selection “ ” SEEK button For MP3/WMA/AAC: . Press the disc select button . Select the radio or AUX mode . Press the “LOAD” button when there is free space in the CD magazine . Turn off the power of the audio ! equipment Page (track/folder title) scroll . Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position

& Display selection

Press the “ ” side of the “FOLDER” button briefly to select the next folder. Press the “ ” side of the button briefly to go back to the previous folder. NOTE . Selecting folders in this way is If you press the “TEXT” button again for at possible only within a single disc. least 0.5 second, the title will be scrolled . Only MP3/WMA/AAC folders are re- so you can see all of it. cognized when an attempt to select the next or previous folder is made. If no appropriate folder exists on the disc, If you press the “TEXT” button during pressing the “ ” or “ ” side of the playback, the indication will change to the – CONTINUED – 5-26 Audio

“FOLDER” button starts playback be- & How to eject CDs from the ginning with the first track/file (track). player (type B) & NOTE How to eject a CD from the . Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD player (type A) sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out. . If you do not remove the ejected disc within approximately 15 seconds, a disc protection function will operate, automatically reloading the disc. In this case, the disc is not played. ! Ejecting a CD from the player 2. Briefly press the “ ” button. The selected disc will be ejected. The disc number indicator will flash at this time. When you remove the ejected disc, the disc number indicator will turn off. When a disc is being played back or when To remove more discs in succession, a disc is in the player, press the eject repeat steps 1 and 2. button “ ”. The disc will be ejected. NOTE . Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out. . If you do not remove the ejected Disc select buttons disc within approximately 15 seconds, 1. Use the disc select button to select the a disc protection function will operate, disc to be ejected. automatically reloading the disc. In this case, the disc is not played. Audio 5-27

! Ejecting all discs from the player . If you press the “CD/AUX” button or Check that the disc type (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch (all disc ejection mode) “LOAD” button while the player is in all CDs are not supported) and data format disc ejection mode, the player will draw are correct. This player can only play CD- in the discs that have been ejected and DA, MP3, WMA and AAC data formats. If play them. the disc cannot be unloaded or this message remains displayed, please con- & When the following mes- tact your SUBARU dealer. sages are displayed If one of the following messages is displayed while operating the CD player, determine the cause based on the following information. If you cannot clear those messages, please contact your SUBARU dealer. ! When “PUSH EJECT” is displayed “ ” 1. If you press the button for 1.5 Press the eject button to unload the disc. seconds or longer, the player will produce Check the disc for damage or deforma- beep sound and will enter the all disc tion, and also check that the correct disc is ejection mode. At this time, the disc “ ” inserted. Do not try to unload the disc number indicator and ALL EJECT indi- forcibly. Single CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs) cator will flash. are not supported, and if inserted, they will 2. Remove the disc that has been be immediately ejected. If the disc cannot ejected. The other discs loaded will then be unloaded or this message remains be ejected one after another. displayed, please contact your SUBARU dealer. NOTE ! When “CHECK DISC” is displayed . “ ” If you press the button while Press the eject button to unload the discs. the player is in all disc ejection mode, Check that the disc is not damaged or the mode will be cancelled following scratched, and also check that the disc is ejection of the disc that is currently inserted correctly. This message may being ejected. appear when using some CD-RW discs. 5-28 Audio

AUX unit operation . In some cases, when the sound volume of the portable audio player is low, the sound becomes bad when you turn up the volume of the vehicle audio system. In this case, adjust the sound volume of the portable audio player. . In some cases, noise occurs because of a bad connection between the portable player and the audio system. Try cleaning the stereo jack and audio plug. . If noise is not reduced, check for disconnection of the cord or malfunc- 2. Press the AUX input selection button tions of the portable player. “CD/AUX” on the audio control panel to By connecting a commercial audio pro- turn on the auxiliary audio input. duct to the vehicle, such as a portable 3. Play back the portable audio player. audio player, you can hear its sound via Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the the vehicle’s speaker. portable audio player. For the audio input jack, a stereo mini pin plug (3.5ø) can be connected. The con- NOTE nection cable is available at electrical . appliance or similar stores. The output sound of the portable audio player is not loud, and the sound To use the AUX unit: via the vehicle’s speakers that are 1. Connect a portable audio player to the connected to the vehicle audio set is AUX jack. very low. If you turn up the volume of the audio set, the volume becomes louder. However, when you change the player to the other portable audio player, the sound may become a lot louder. Turn down the volume when you change between them. Audio 5-29

Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc

Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the following illustration. Also, some compact discs cannot be played.

. You cannot use a DualDisc in the CD player. If you insert a DualDisc into the player, the disc may not come out again, possibly causing the player to malfunction. . In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, preventing normal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry out. . Skipping may occur when the CD player is subjected to severe vibration (for example, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface). . To remove a disc from the case, press the center of the case and hold both edges of the disc. If the disc surface is touched directly, contamination could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. . Use a clean disc whenever possible. If – CONTINUED – 5-30 Audio there are deposits, wipe the disc surface Audio control buttons from the center outward with a dry, soft (if equipped) cloth. Be sure not to use a rough cloth, thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. . Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-standard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions or problems might result. . A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in vehicles parked in the sun or on hot days.

Type A audio

Type B audio Audio 5-31

These buttons are located on the spokes *3: Only when an auxiliary audio product is the switch to the “ ” side to skip back- of the steering wheel. They allow the connected. ward in the track/file (track) order. driver to control audio functions without *4: Only when an iPod is connected using the The track/file (track) number will be shown taking his/her hands off the steering iPod adapter that is available as a dealer on the audio display. wheel. option. ! With SAT mode selected & MODE button & “ ” and “ ” switch Press the switch to the “ ” side to skip forward in the channel order. Press the switch to the “ ” side to skip backward in the channel order. When the switch is briefly pressed, the channel will skip every 1 channel. When the switch is pressed for more than 0.5 second, the channel will skip every 10 channels. The channel will be shown on the audio display. & Volume control switch

This button is used to select the desired ! With radio mode selected audio mode. Each time it is pressed, the mode changes to the next one in the Press the switch to the “ ” or “ ” side following sequence. briefly to skip to a preset channel. Press the switch to the “ ” or “ ” side for more than 0.5 second to seek the next receivable station and stop at it. That station’s frequency will be indicated on the audio display. *1: The frequency last received in the selected ! With CD mode selected waveband will be displayed. “ ” “ ” Press the switch to the + side to increase *2: Only when a CD is in the player. Press the switch to the side to skip the volume. Press the switch to the “−” forward in the track/file (track) order. Press – CONTINUED – 5-32 Audio side to reduce the volume. Hands-free system (if & Tips for the Hands-free sys- A number indicating the volume will be equipped) tem shown on the audio display. ! Bluetooth® & MUTE button (if equipped) NOTE . For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system. . When selling your vehicle, make sure that you initialize the Hands-free system to prevent personal data from being improperly accessed. The Hands-free system operates while the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. NOTE Press this button if you wish to immedi- The Bluetooth word mark and logo are ately cut the volume to zero. registered trademarks of Bluetooth The audio display will show “MUTE”. SIG, Inc. If you press the button again, the original It is possible to connect a cell phone to the sound volume will return and “MUTE” in-vehicle equipment through the Blue- turns off. tooth® format (wireless) to make a phone call from the in-vehicle equipment or take an incoming phone call. Since the Bluetooth® format is wireless, a connection between the in-vehicle equipment and the cell phone can be made without placing them in close vicinity of each other. The cell phone can be used Audio 5-33 with it left in the breast pocket or bag. ence, and (2) this device must accept . Reorient or relocate the receiving any interference received, including antenna. NOTE interference that may cause undesired . Increase the separation between the The Hands-free system may not oper- operation. equipment and receiver. ate properly under the following condi- Changes or modifications not ex- . Connect the equipment into an out- tions. pressly approved by the party respon- let on a circuit different from that to . The cell phone is turned off. sible for compliance could void the which the receiver is connected. . The cell phone is not in the phone user’s authority to operate the equip- . Consult the dealer or an experi- call area. ment. enced radio/TV technician for help. . The battery of the call phone has run down. NOTE & . Safety precautions The cell phone is not connected to This equipment has been tested and the Hands-free system. found to comply with the limits for a . WARNING The cell phone is behind the seat or Class B digital device, pursuant to Part in the glove box. 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are . For safety reasons, avoid operat- . A metal material covers or touches designed to provide reasonable protec- ing of the cell phone while driv- the cell phone. tion against harmful interference in a ing. ! Corresponding profiles for the cell residential installation. This equipment . Do not make a phone call while phone may cause harmful interference to driving. When you have an in- radio communications, if it is not . coming call, stop the vehicle in a HFP (Hands Free Profile): Ver. 1.0 installed and used in accordance with . safe location before taking the OPP (Object Push Profile): Ver. 1.1 the instructions. However, there is no incoming phone call. When you guarantee that interference will not & have to absolutely take a phone Certification for the Hands- occur in a particular installation. If this call, tell the caller “I’ll call you free system equipment does cause harmful inter- back”. And then call the caller NOTE ference to radio or television reception, back after stopping the vehicle in which can be determined by turning the a safe location. This device complies with Part 15 of equipment off and on, the user is . Part 15 FCC Rules the FCC Rules and with RSS-Gen of IC encouraged to try to correct the inter- Rules. Operation is subject to the ference by one or more of the following FCC Warning: following two conditions: (1) This de- measures. Any unauthorized changes of vice may not cause harmful interfer- modifications to this equipment

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would void the user’s authority to as “other radio stations”.) Before & Using the Hands-free system operate this device. using this equipment, be sure to ! check to see if “other radio Turning on/off the Hands-free mode stations” are being operated in CAUTION the vicinity. If there is detrimental radio interference from this . Do not leave the cell phone in the equipment to “other radio sta- vehicle. The temperature in the tions”, move the equipment to vehicle may become extremely another location as soon as high and cause a malfunction of possible to avoid radio interfer- the cell phone. ence. The frequency band used . When using the cell phone, be by this equipment is in the 2.4 careful not to get it close to the GHz zone. The FH-SS modulation in-vehicle equipment. Getting it is employed as a modulation too close to the in-vehicle equip- method. The expected inflicting ment may result in deterioration interference distance is less than in tone quality or a poor connect- 33 ft (10 m). This equipment uses 1) OFF hook switch ing condition. a full band and can avoid a band 2) ON hook switch . used by a movable body identifi- In the frequency band used by To turn on the Hands-free mode, press the cation device. this equipment, along with indus- OFF hook switch. To turn off the Hands- trial, scientific and medical free mode, press the ON hook switch. equipment such as a microwave ! oven, radio stations (a license is Preparation for using the Hands- required) to be used by the free system production line in the factory to Before using the Hands-free system, it is identify movable bodies, specific necessary to register a cell phone in the small power radio stations (a system. Perform the following procedure license is not required) and ama- to register a cell phone. teur radio stations (a license is 1. Press the OFF hook switch. required) are being operated. 2. Select “Set up” by operating the (These three types of radio sta- “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. tions are hereinafter referred to 3. Select “Phone setup” by operating the Audio 5-35

“TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. NOTE 4. Select “Pair phone” by operating the While inputting the phone numbers, if “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. “Go Back” is chosen using the “TUNE/ 5. Press the talk switch. Refer to “Voice TRACK/CH” dial, the character that was command system” F5-40. input last is deleted. 6. Say the name to be registered. ! Registering the phonebook data. 7. Select “Confirm” by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial or say “Confirm”. 1. Input the phone number to be regis- “ Then a pass key is displayed. tered. Refer to Inputting the phone number” F5-35. 8. Input the displayed pass key into the cell phone while “PASS KEY: ****” is 2. Say the name to be registered. displayed. If you input the correct pass 3. “Confirm” is displayed. “ ” key, “Paired” is displayed and the register- 4. Press the TUNE/TRACK/CH dial. Preset buttons ing procedure is finished. If you input an 5. “Stored” is displayed. 8. Press the preset button in which you incorrect pass key, “Failed” is displayed 6. Select “Speed Dial” by operating the and the registering procedure was not “ ” want to register the number. The number TUNE/TRACK/CH dial. is then registered. successful. 7. Select the phone number to be registered. ! ! Inputting the phone number Page scroll 1. Press the OFF hook switch. 2. Select “Phonebook” by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. 3. Select “Add Entry” by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. 4. Select “Manual Input” by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. 5. Input the phone number to be registered.

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If the registered name or phone number NOTE ! Volume control has more than 12 characters, press the When a preset button for which num- “TEXT” button for more than 1.5 seconds bers are not registered is pressed, an to scroll the name or phone number. error message is indicated on the audio ! Making a phone call screen. ! Making a phone call from the phone ! Redial book 1. Select “Redial” by operating the It is possible to select a phone number “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. from the phonebook registered with the in- 2. Press the OFF hook switch. vehicle equipment to make a phone call. 1. Press the OFF hook switch. ! Callback 1. Select “Callback” by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. You can adjust the phone call volume, the 2. Press the OFF hook switch. voice volume and the voice guidance volume. Refer to “Volume control switch” ! Taking a phone call and declining F5-31. an incoming call To take a phone call: Press the OFF ! Adjustable level of each volume hook switch. To put an incoming call on hold: Press Volume Range Initial setting the ON hook switch briefly. Phone call 0 to 14 7 To decline an incoming call: Press the Voice 0 to 14 7 ON hook switch for more than 1.5 sec- Preset buttons onds. Voice guidance 1 to 7 4 2. Press the preset button in which the desired number is registered. 3. Press the OFF hook switch again. Audio 5-37

! Menu list of the Hands-free system

Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial to select a menu, and then press the dial to enter the selected menu. NOTE For details about the operation, follow the voice guidance.

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First menu Second menu Third menu Details Phonebook* Add Entry — Adding a new number Change Name — Changing a name registered in the phonebook List Names — Showing the list of the names registered in the phonebook Speed Dial — Registering a speed dial Delete Entry — Deleting phonebook data Del Spd Dial — Deleting a registered speed dial.

Go Back — Redial ——Redialing Callback ——Dialing a number stored in the incoming call history memory

*: If a cell phone is not registered, the menu described in the chart is not indicated. Audio 5-39

First menu Second menu Third menu Details Setup Security Set Pin Setting a PIN code Phbk Lock Locking the phonebook* Phbk Unlock Unlocking the phonebook* Go Back Phone setup Pair Phone Registering a new cell phone Select Phone Selecting a cell phone to be used Change Name Changing the registered name of the cell phone List Phones Showing the list of the registered cell phones Set Passkey Changing the pass key Delete Deleting the registered cell phone Go Back System setup Guidance Vol Setting the volume of the voice guidance Initialize Initialization Go Back Go Back —

*: If a PIN code is not registered, the menu described in the chart is not available.

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! Voice command system The commands available for the voice command system are listed in the follow- 21 phone book add entry ing chart. 22 phone book change name 23 phone book delete entry Command 24 phone book list names 1 0 (zero, oh) 25 phone book set speed dial 2 1 (one) 26 phone book delete speed dial 3 2 (two) 27 phone book unlock 4 3 (three) 28 cancel 5 4 (four) 29 help 6 5 (five) 30 repeat 7 6 (six) Talk switch 31 go back 8 7 (seven) To turn on the voice command system, 32 mute press the talk switch briefly. To turn off the 9 8 (eight) 33 call transfer voice command system, press the talk 10 9 (nine) 34 dial switch for more than 1.5 seconds. 11 * (star) 35 previous 12 # (pound) 36 delete 13 + (plus) 37 store 14 double 38 confirm 15 callback 39 phone setup 16 redial 40 security 17 dial by number 41 pair phone 18 dial by name 42 change name 19 phonebook 43 select phone 20 setup 44 list phones Audio 5-41

45 set pass key 46 list phone 47 add entry 48 delete entry 49 delete speed dial 50 by voice 51 voice 52 by phone 53 phone 54 call history 55 by call history 56 set speed dial 57 next 58 incoming 59 outgoing 60 list names 61 set PIN 62 phone book lock 63 PIN setup 64 send ————————————————————————————————————————

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Interior light ...... 6-2 Ashtray (if equipped)...... 6-12 Dome light ...... 6-2 Coat hook...... 6-13 Map light...... 6-2 Shopping bag hook ...... 6-14 Cargo area light (Outback)...... 6-3 Legacy ...... 6-14 Sun visors ...... 6-4 Outback ...... 6-14 Sun visor extension plate ...... 6-4 Floor mat ...... 6-14 Vanity mirror with light ...... 6-5 Cargo area cover (if equipped)...... 6-15 Storage compartment ...... 6-5 Using the cover ...... 6-15 Glove box ...... 6-6 To remove the cover housing...... 6-16 Center console box ...... 6-6 Stowage of the cargo area cover...... 6-16 Overhead console ...... 6-8 To install the cover housing ...... 6-17 6 Pocket (if equipped) ...... 6-8 Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped) ...... 6-17 Cup holder...... 6-8 Under-floor storage compartment ...... 6-18 Front passenger’s cup holder ...... 6-9 ’ Rear view camera (if equipped)...... 6-19 Rear passenger s cup holder ...... 6-9 How to use the rear view camera ...... 6-20 Bottle holders...... 6-9 Viewing range on the screen...... 6-21 Accessory power outlets...... 6-10 Help line...... 6-22 6-2 Interior equipment

Interior light . The doors or the rear gate (Outback) & Map light are unlocked using the remote keyless When leaving your vehicle, make sure the entry transmitter. light is turned off to avoid battery dis- . The ignition switch is turned from the charge. “Acc” position to the “LOCK” position. & Dome light The automatically illuminated dome light remains on for several seconds and then gradually turns off after all doors and the rear gate (Outback) are closed. While the light is on, if any of the following operations are performed, the dome light turns off immediately. . The ignition switch is turned from the “LOCK” position to “Acc” or “ON” position. Models with moonroof . All doors and the rear gate (Outback) are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The setting of the period for which the light remains on (OFF delay timer) can be 1) ON changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact 2) DOOR your SUBARU dealer for details. 3) OFF The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light remains on continuously. OFF: The light remains off. DOOR: The dome light illuminates automatically in the following cases. Models without moonroof . Any of the doors or the rear gate To turn on the map light, press the switch. (Outback) is opened. To turn it off, press the switch again. Interior equipment 6-3

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the DOOR: The map lights illuminate auto- & Cargo area light (Outback) light is turned off to avoid battery dis- matically in the following cases. charge. . Any of the doors (other than the rear ! Door interlock switch gate or trunk lid) is opened. The map lights do not illuminate when only the rear gate is opened. . The doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. . The ignition switch is turned from the “Acc” position to the “LOCK” position. The automatically illuminated map lights remain on for several seconds and then gradually turn off after all doors are closed. While the lights are on, if any of 1) DOOR the following operations are performed, 2) OFF the map lights turn off immediately. 3) ON . The ignition switch is turned from the 1) Door interlock switch “LOCK” position to the “Acc” or “ON” The cargo area light switch has three Although the map light switches are in the position. positions. OFF position (manually off), the map lights . All doors are locked using the remote DOOR: The light illuminates only when can be set to illuminate automatically in keyless entry transmitter. the rear gate is opened. conjunction with a door opening, etc. by OFF: The light remains off. use of the door interlock switch. The door The setting of the period for which the ON: The light remains on continuously. interlock switch has the following two lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be positions. changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact The automatically illuminated cargo area your SUBARU dealer for details. light remains on for several seconds and OFF: The map lights do not illuminate then gradually turns off after the rear gate automatically in conjunction with a door is closed. While the light is on, if any of the opening. But, the lights can be turned on following operations are performed, the manually by pressing the map light cargo area light turns off immediately. switches.

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. The ignition switch is turned from the Sun visors & Sun visor extension plate “LOCK” position to the “Acc” or “ON” position. . The rear gate is locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The setting of the period for which the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

With the sun visor positioned over the side To block out glare, swing down the visors. window, you can use the sun visor To use the sun visor at a side window, extension plate to prevent glare through swing it down and move it sideways. the gap between the sun visor and center pillar. To use the extension plate, pull it toward the rear of the vehicle. When you have finished using it, stow it by pushing it toward the front of the vehicle. Interior equipment 6-5

& Vanity mirror with light Storage compartment CAUTION CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closed while the car is being driven to avoid . Always keep the storage com- being blinded by glare. partment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident. . Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compart- CAUTION ment. Do not pull out the extension plate with the sun visor positioned over the windshield. The extension plate would obstruct your view of the rearview mirror. To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover. The lights beside the vanity mirror illuminate when the mirror cover is opened. NOTE Use of the vanity mirror light for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.

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& Glove box & Center console box To use as storage space: ! Center console box (front)

1) Lock Pull out the divider plate of the dual cup 2) Unlock holder. If you remove the divider plate from the To open the glove box, pull the handle. To dual cup holders, you can use the center close it, push the lid firmly upward. console box as a storage space. To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise. To unlock the glove box, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. Interior equipment 6-7

To use again as cup holders: ment and a lower compartment. ! Lower compartment ! Upper compartment

Insert the divider plate into the console 1) Lower compartment lock release box. 1) Upper compartment lock release Pull up the lower compartment lock ! Center console box (rear) Pull up the upper compartment lock release to open the lower compartment. release to open the upper compartment.

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& Overhead console & Pocket (if equipped) Cup holder

CAUTION . Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident. . Take care to avoid spills. Bev- erages, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled bev- erages may also damage uphols- To open the console, push on the lid lightly tery or carpets. and it will automatically open. CAUTION CAUTION Do not use the pocket as an ashtray or leave a lighted cigarette in the When your vehicle is parked in the pocket. This could cause a fire. sun or on a warm day, the inside of the overhead console heats up. To use the pocket, open the lid. Avoid storing plastic or other heat- vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console. Interior equipment 6-9

& Front passenger’s cup holder CAUTION Bottle holders When a cup containing a beverage is in the cup holder, do not fold CAUTION down or recline any seat. Otherwise, . the beverage could spill while driv- Do not pick up a bottle from the ing and, if the beverage is hot, it bottle holder or put a bottle in the could scald you. holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident. . When placing a beverage in a door pocket, make sure it is capped. Otherwise, the beverage could spill when opening/closing The dual cup holder is built into the center the door or while driving and, if console. the beverage is hot, it could scald you. & Rear passenger’s cup holder

The door pocket equipped on each door A dual cup holder is built in the armrest. – CONTINUED – 6-10 Interior equipment trim can be used to hold beverage bottles Accessory power outlets and other items.

Power outlet in the cargo area (if equipped) Accessory power outlets are provided Power outlet below the climate control below the climate control, in the center console and in the cargo area. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the “Acc” or “ON” position. You can use an in-vehicle electrical appliance by connecting it to an outlet. The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected is 120W.Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet. When using appliances connected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total Power outlet in the center console power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. Interior equipment 6-11

CAUTION tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor . Do not attempt to use a cigarette contact or cause the plug to get lighter in the accessory power stuck. Only use plugs that fit outlet. properly. . Do not place any foreign objects, . Use of an electric appliance in the especially metal ones such as accessory power outlet for a long coins or aluminum foil, into the period of time while the engine is accessory power outlet. That not running can cause battery could cause a short circuit. Al- discharge. ways put the cap on the acces- . Before driving your vehicle, make sory power outlet when it is not sure that the plug and the cord in use. on your electrical appliance will Upper compartment . Use only electrical appliances not interfere with your shifting which are designed for 12V DC. gears and operating the accel- The maximum power rating of an erator and brake pedals. If they appliance that can be connected do, do not use the electrical is 120W. Do not use an appliance appliance while driving. which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet. When using appliances connected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use Lower compartment double adapters or more than NOTE one electrical appliance. . When the lid of the center console is If the plug on your electric appli- closed, a gap remains between the ance is either too loose or too center console and the lid to allow the – CONTINUED – 6-12 Interior equipment power outlet in the center console to be Ashtray (if equipped) used. Pass the cord of the electrical appliance through this gap. CAUTION Do not use ashtrays as waste re- ceptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.

Ashtray in the rear passenger’s cup holder A portable ashtray is available from your SUBARU dealer. It fits into one of the cup holders built into the center console or the rear seat armrest. When using the ashtray, open the ashtray lid. Fully close the lid after using it to help reduce residual smoke.

Ashtray in the front passenger’scup holder Interior equipment 6-13

NOTE Coat hook CAUTION Particles of ash and tobacco will accu- mulate around the hinges of the ash- Never hang anything on the coat tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a hook that might obstruct the driver’s toothbrush or another narrow-ended view or that could cause injury in implement. sudden stops or in a collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.

WARNING Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks. If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deployment of the SRS curtain airbags, The coat hook is attached to each rear they could cause serious injuries by passenger’s hand grip. coming off the coat hooks and being thrown through the cabin or by preventing correct airbag deployment. Before hanging clothing on the coat hooks, make sure there are no pointed objects in the pockets. Hang clothing directly on the coat hooks without using hangers. 6-14 Interior equipment

Shopping bag hook & Outback Floor mat

CAUTION Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.

& Legacy

A shopping bag hook is attached to each ’ side of the cargo area. A retaining pin is located on the driver s To use the hook, push the upper portion side floor. Fit the grommet in the carpet and the shopping bag hook will appear. onto the pin to prevent the carpet from moving.

A shopping bag hook is attached to each inner side wall of the trunk near the trunk lid opening. Interior equipment 6-15

CAUTION Cargo area cover WARNING (if equipped) Make sure the driver’s floor mat is Do not place anything on the ex- placed back in its proper location The cargo area cover is provided for tended cover. Putting excessive and correctly secured on its retain- covering the cargo area and to protect its weight on the extended cover can ing pin. Also, do not use more than contents from direct sunlight. This cover is break it and an object on the cover one floor mat. If the floor mat slips detachable to make room for additional could tumble forward in the event of forward and interferes with the cargo. a sudden stop or collision. This movement of the pedals during could cause serious injury. driving, it could cause an accident. & Using the cover CAUTION . Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover. Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open. . When reclining the rear seatback, move the front cover backward so that the cover is not damaged.

To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding.

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& To remove the cover housing 1. Rewind the cover.

1. To open the lid, pull the handle up. 3. Remove the left and right parts of the cargo floor lid. 2. Hold down the button on the right- hand rear quarter panel and lift up the right-hand cover housing. 3. Remove the cover housing. & Stowage of the cargo area cover The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor.

2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the 4. Stow the cover housing in the cargo rear edge of the roof. area end. Interior equipment 6-17

& To install the cover housing cargo area cover behind the rear seat. Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped)

CAUTION The convenient tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per hook.

1. To install the cover housing, insert both ends of the cover housing into the retainers.

The cargo area is equipped with four tie- down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a luggage net or ropes. When using the tie-down hooks, turn them 2. Make sure to fix the front part of the down out of the storing recesses. When not in use, put the hooks up into the – CONTINUED – 6-18 Interior equipment storing recesses. Under-floor storage compartment

The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle up. NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the subfloor storage in the trunk or cargo area. Legacy CAUTION . Always keep the lid of the subfloor storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an accident. . Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the subfloor storage compartment.

Outback Hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. Interior equipment 6-19

Rear view camera (if A rear view camera is attached to the electric shock. equipped) trunk lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback). When the ignition switch is “ON” and the shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT CAUTION “ ” or CVT models) is set to R , the rear view . camera automatically displays the rear If your vehicle is washed with a view image from the vehicle on the high-pressure washer, do not navigation monitor. allow water to contact the camera directly. Entry of water in the WARNING camera lens may result in con- densation, malfunction, fire or . Since the rear view camera uses electric shock. a wide-angle lens, the image on . Since the camera is a precision the monitor is different from the device, do not subject it to strong actual view in terms of distance. impacts. Otherwise, malfunction, . Since the range of the image on fire or electric shock may occur. Legacy the monitor is limited, you should . If mud or snow sticks to or is always check the rear view and frozen on the camera, you must the surrounding area with your be very careful removing it. eyes and mirrors, and move Otherwise, damage done to the backward at a slow speed. Mov- camera may cause a fire or ing backward only by checking electric shock. Pour water or the monitor could cause an acci- lukewarm water over the camera dent. to remove mud and ice, and wipe . Do not disassemble or modify the it with a soft, dry cloth. camera, switch or wiring. If . Do not put a flame close to the smoke comes out or you smell camera or wiring. Otherwise, da- a strange odor, stop using the mage or fire may occur. rear view camera immediately. . When replacing the fuse, be sure Contact your SUBARU dealer to use a fuse with the specified for an inspection. Continued use Outback rating. Use of a fuse with a may result in accident, fire or different rating may result in a – CONTINUED – 6-20 Interior equipment

malfunction. . Under fluorescent light, the display side view mirror. . . If the rear view camera is used for may flicker. However, this is not a It may be difficult to see the image of malfunction. the rearview camera in the following a long time while the engine is . not operated, the battery may The image of the rear view camera cases. This is not a malfunction of the become completely discharged. may be slightly different from the camera. actual color of the objects. – The vehicle is in a dark place (at night, in a tunnel, etc.). NOTE & How to use the rear view – The vehicle is in an extremely hot . Do not wipe the camera with alcohol, camera or cold place. – An object (such as raindrops, benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise, When the shift lever or select lever is set snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the discoloration may occur. To remove to “R”, the rear view camera automatically view of the rear view camera sticks contamination, wipe the camera with a displays the rear view image from the cloth moistened with a diluted neutral to the lens of the camera. vehicle. When the lever is set to other – detergent and then wipe it with a soft, positions, the image before setting to “R” Strong light shined directly on dry cloth. the camera lens (occasionally, there . is displayed. When waxing the vehicle, be careful “ ” are vertical lines on the screen). not to apply the wax to the camera. If it 1. Set the ignition switch to ON . “ ” comes in contact with the camera, 2. Set the shift lever or select lever to R . moisten a clean cloth with a diluted neutral detergent to remove the wax. NOTE . The camera lens has hard coating to . For models with the genuine help prevent scratches. However, when SUBARU navigation system, the image washing the vehicle or cleaning the of the rear view camera has priority camera lens, be careful not to scratch over other screen displays. Therefore, the camera lens. Do not use a washing while the rear view camera is in opera- brush directly on the camera lens. The tion, the operations of other screens monitor screen may be adversely af- are disabled. To operate other screens, fected. set the shift lever or select lever to a . Strong light shined on the camera position other than “R”. lens may develop white light stripes . The image of the rear view camera is around the light source. This is not a horizontally reversed as is the case malfunction. with the vehicle rearview mirror or the Interior equipment 6-21

& Viewing range on the screen

Image from camera Range of view Range of view The area from the rear end of the bumper can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the bumper and areas just under the bumper cannot be viewed. Also, the image from the rear view camera looks shorter than the actual distance. CAUTION The range that can be viewed with the rear view camera is limited. Always be sure to check with your eyes when moving backward and proceed slowly. Image from camera Range of view The area above the camera cannot be viewed. If there is an object that has a wide projection on its upper part such as a sign pole behind the vehicle, the projec-

– CONTINUED – 6-22 Interior equipment tion cannot be seen on the screen. & Help line CAUTION The help line (distance marker and vehicle CAUTION . width line) is a guide to help you realize When moving backward, always check the back with your eyes The range that can be viewed with the actual distance from the screen. without relying on the help lines. the rear view camera is limited. Always be sure to check with your . The actual position may be dif- eyes when moving backward and ferent from the indication of the proceed slowly. help lines. . Differences may occur due to number of passengers or loaded cargo. . When the vehicle is on a slope or when the vehicle is inclined against the road, the indication is different from the actual position. 1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line) 2) Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper ! Difference between screen and ac- (green horizontal line) tual road 3) Approx. 6.5 feet (2 m) from the bumper (green horizontal line) The distance markers show the distance 4) Approx. 3 feet (1 m) from the bumper for a level road when the vehicle is not (yellow horizontal line) loaded. It may be different from the actual 5) Approx. 1.5 feet (0.5 m) from the bumper distance depending on the loading condi- (red horizontal line) tions or road conditions. 6) Vehicle centerline When the shift lever or select lever is set to position “R”, the monitor screen displays the help lines together with the rear view image. Interior equipment 6-23

! When there is an upward slope at the ! When there is a downward slope at ! Feature of distance marker back the back

1) 3 feet (1 m) line 1) 3 feet (1 m) 1) 3 feet (1 m) 2) 6.5 feet (2 m) line 3) 10 feet (3 m) line The distance on the screen looks farther The distance on the screen looks nearer than the actual distance. than the actual distance. The distance marker shows the distance on the road. If there is a car or other object NOTE close behind, distance cannot be correctly When cargo is loaded, the rear view displayed. distance on the screen looks farther thantheactualdistanceasinan upward slope. ————————————————————————————————————————

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Fuel ...... 7-2 Shift lock function ...... 7-20 Fuel requirements ...... 7-2 Selection of manual mode...... 7-21 Fuel filler lid and cap...... 7-3 Driving tips...... 7-23 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... 7-6 Power steering...... 7-23 Preparing to drive ...... 7-7 Braking ...... 7-23 Starting the engine...... 7-8 Braking tips...... 7-23 MT models ...... 7-8 Brake system ...... 7-24 AT and CVT models...... 7-9 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...... 7-24 Stopping the engine...... 7-10 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 7-25 Remote engine start system ABS system self-check ...... 7-25 (dealer option) ...... 7-10 ABS warning light...... 7-25 Starting your vehicle ...... 7-11 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Remote start safety features...... 7-11 system ...... 7-26 7 Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions ...... 7-27 start...... 7-12 Vehicle Dynamics Control system...... 7-28 Remote start confirmation transmitter Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor...... 7-29 feature ...... 7-12 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ...... 7-31 Entering the vehicle following remote engine start Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) shutdown...... 7-13 (if equipped) ...... 7-32 Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle...... 7-13 Parking your vehicle ...... 7-33 Service mode ...... 7-14 Electronic parking brake ...... 7-34 Remote transmitter program...... 7-14 Parking tips ...... 7-37 System maintenance ...... 7-14 Cruise control ...... 7-38 Manual transmission...... 7-16 To set cruise control ...... 7-38 Selecting reverse gear...... 7-16 To temporarily cancel the cruise control...... 7-39 Shifting speeds ...... 7-17 To turn off the cruise control...... 7-39 Driving tips ...... 7-17 To change the cruising speed ...... 7-40 Automatic transmission/Continuously Cruise control indicator light...... 7-41 variable transmission ...... 7-18 Cruise control set indicator light ...... 7-41 Select lever...... 7-19 7-2 Starting and operating

Fuel engine performance and driveability, it is damage the emission control system and required that you use premium grade may impair driveability and fuel economy. unleaded gasoline. ! California fuel CAUTION NOTE If your vehicle was certified to California Use of a fuel which is low in quality Be sure to use premium unleaded Emission Standards as indicated on the or use of an inappropriate fuel gasoline of 91 AKI or higher for a turbo underhood tune-up label, it is designed to additive may cause engine damage. engine model. If other gasoline (lower optimize engine and emission control than 91 AKI) is used, knocking, re- system performance with gasoline that duced output and poor accelerator meets the clean burning low-sulfur Cali- & Fuel requirements response will result. fornia gasoline specifications. If you live in any other state than California, your ! Non-turbo models ! Fuel octane rating vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting The non-turbo engine is designed to This octane rating is the average of the Federal specifications. Gasoline sold out- operate using unleaded gasoline with an Research Octane and Motor Octane side California is permitted to have higher octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. numbers and is commonly referred to as sulfur levels, which may affect the performance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter ! Turbo models the Anti Knock Index (AKI). and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or The engine is designed to operate at Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy smell. SUBARU recommends that you try maximum performance using unleaded a different brand of unleaded gasoline gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI knocking, which can damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your vehicle having lower sulfur to determine if the or higher. If 93 AKI fuel is not readily problem is fuel related before returning available in your area, unleaded gasoline sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. See your your vehicle to an authorized dealer for with an octane rating of 91 AKI may be service. The CHECK ENGINE warning used with no detriment to engine durability dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane light/malfunction indicator lamp may also or driveability. However, you may notice a turn on. If this occurs, return to your slight decrease in maximum engine per- rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. authorized SUBARU dealer for diagnosis. formance while using 91 AKI fuel. Use of If it is determined that the condition is 91 AKI fuel will not affect your warranty ! Unleaded gasoline caused by the type of fuel used, repairs coverage. If premium unleaded gasoline is The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed may not be covered by your warranty. not available, regular unleaded gasoline to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher nozzle. Under no circumstances should may be temporarily used. For optimum leaded gasoline be used because it will Starting and operating 7-3

! MMT need to add any fuel system cleaning Methanol can be used in your vehicle Some gasoline contains an octane-en- agents to your fuel tank. ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- Many gasolines are now blended with clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If sufficient quantities of the proper cosol- materials called oxygenates. Use of these vents and corrosion inhibitors required to you use such fuels, your emission control fuels can also help keep the air cleaner. system performance may deteriorate and prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not Oxygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT the CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal- (Methyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol function indicator lamp may turn on. If this under these conditions. (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in . happens, return to your authorized your vehicle, but should contain no more If undesirable driveability problems are SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the experienced and you suspect they may be determined that the condition is caused proper operation of your SUBARU. fuel related, try a different brand of gaso- by the type of fuel used, repairs may not line before seeking service at your be covered by your warranty. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are SUBARU dealer. now producing reformulated gasolines, . Fuel system damage or driveability ! Gasoline for cleaner air which are designed to reduce vehicle problems which result from the use of emissions. SUBARU approves the use of improper fuel are not covered under the CAUTION reformulated gasoline. SUBARU Limited Warranty. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior If you are not sure what the fuel contains, & surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels con- you should ask your service station Fuel filler lid and cap taining alcohol may cause paint operators if their gasolines contain deter- ! Refueling damage, which is not covered under gents and oxygenates and if they have the SUBARU Limited Warranty. been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis- Only one person should be involved in sions. refueling. Do not allow others to approach Your use of gasoline with detergent the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler additives will help prevent deposits from As additional guidance, only use fuels pipe while refueling is in progress. forming in your engine and fuel system. suited for your vehicle as explained in the Be sure to observe any other precautions This helps keep your engine in tune and following. that are posted at the service station. your emission control system working . Fuel should be unleaded and have an properly, and is a way of doing your part octane rating no lower than that specified for cleaner air. If you continuously use a in this manual. high quality fuel with the proper detergent . Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is and other additives, you should never sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.

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WARNING slowly counterclockwise. Before opening the fuel filler cap, WARNING first touch the vehicle body or a . Gasoline vapor is highly flam- metal portion of the fuel pump or mable. Before refueling, always similar object to discharge any first stop the engine and close all static electricity that may be present vehicle doors and windows. on your body. If your body is carry- Make sure that there are no ing an electrostatic charge, there is lighted cigarettes, open flames a possibility that an electric spark or electrical sparks in the adja- could ignite the fuel, which could cent area. Refueling must be burn you. To avoid acquiring a new performed outside. Quickly wipe static electric charge, do not get up any spilled fuel. 1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid back into the vehicle while refueling . release lever up. The lever is on the floor is in progress. When opening the cap, grasp it at the left of the driver’s seat. firmly and turn it slowly to the left. Do not remove the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck, especially in hot weather. If you hear a hissing sound while you are removing the cap, wait for the sound to stop and then slowly open the cap to prevent fuel from spraying out and creating a fire hazard.

2. Open the fuel filler lid. 1) Open 2) Close 3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it Starting and operating 7-5

the tank and create a fire hazard. NOTE

5. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump automatically turns off. Do not add any more fuel. CAUTION Make sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

6. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise 4. Hook the cord that is attached to the until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain fuel filler cap onto the hook inside the fuel not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening. filler lid. . “ ” 7. Close the fuel filler lid completely. If You will see the sign in the fuel WARNING you spill any fuel on the painted surface, gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the door (lid) is located on the right side of . When refueling, insert the fuel painted surface could be damaged. the vehicle. nozzle securely into the fuel filler . If the fuel filler cap is not tightened pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not until it clicks or if the tether is caught fully inserted, its automatic stop- under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE ping mechanism may not func- warning light/malfunction indicator tion, causing fuel to overflow the lamp may illuminate. Refer to “CHECK tank and creating a fire hazard. ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp” F3-12. . Stop refueling when the automatic stop mechanism on the fuel nozzle activates. If you con- CAUTION tinue to add fuel, temperature . Never add any cleaning agents to changes or other conditions the fuel tank. The addition of a may cause fuel to overflow from cleaning agent may cause da- – CONTINUED – 7-6 Starting and operating

mage to the fuel system. State emission testing (U.S. in order to meet their obligation under . After refueling, turn the cap to the only) federal law to implement stricter vehicle right until it clicks to ensure that emission standards to reduce air pollution it is fully tightened. If the cap is from vehicles. A dynamometer is a tread- WARNING mill or roller-like testing device that allows not securely tightened, fuel may ’ leak out while the vehicle is being your vehicle s wheels to turn while the Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle vehicle remains in one place. Depending driven or fuel spillage could ’ occur in the event of an accident, must NEVER be performed on a on the severity of a state s air pollution creating a fire hazard. single two-wheel dynamometer. At- problems, the states must adopt either a “basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emission . tempting to do so will result in Do not let fuel spill on the exterior uncontrolled vehicle movement and inspection test. Normally, a portion of the surfaces of the vehicle. Because may cause an accident or injuries to basic emission test consists of an emis- fuel may damage the paint, be persons nearby. sion inspector inserting an analyzer probe sure to wipe off any spilled fuel into the exhaust pipe of an idling vehicle quickly. Paint damage caused by for a short period of time. States with more spilled fuel is not covered under CAUTION severe air pollution problems are required the SUBARU Limited Warranty. to adopt an enhanced vehicle emission . Always use a genuine SUBARU Resultant vehicle damage due to test. This test simulates actual driving fuel filler cap. If you use the improper testing is not covered conditions on a dynamometer and permits wrong cap, it may not fit, and under the SUBARU Limited War- more accurate measurement of tailpipe your fuel tank and emission con- ranty and is the responsibility of emitted pollution than the basic emission trol system may be damaged. It the state inspection program or its test. could also lead to fuel spillage contractors or licensees. The U.S. Environmental Protection and a fire. Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel At state inspection time, remember to . Immediately put fuel in the tank dynamometers in their emission testing tell your inspection or service station in whenever the low fuel warning programs have EXEMPTED SUBARU advance not to place your SUBARU light illuminates. Engine misfires AWD vehicles from the portion of the AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam- as a result of an empty tank testing program that involves a two-wheel ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis- could cause damage to the en- dynamometer. sion damage will result. gine. There are some states that use four-wheel Some states have started using dynam- dynamometers in their testing programs. ometers in their state inspection programs When properly used, that equipment will Starting and operating 7-7 not damage an AWD SUBARU vehicle. not properly operating or there is one or Preparing to drive Under no circumstances should the rear more diagnostic trouble codes stored in wheels be jacked off the ground, nor vehicle’s computer with the “CHECK You should perform the following checks should the driveshaft be disconnected for ENGINE” warning light/MIL illuminated. and adjustments every day before you state emission testing. . A state emission inspection may reject start driving. The EPA has issued regulations for (not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and OBD system readiness monitors “Not lights are clean and unobstructed. inspecting the On-Board Diagnostic ” (OBD) system as part of the state emis- Ready is greater than one. Under this 2. Check the appearance and condition sions inspection. The OBD system is condition, the vehicle operator should be of the tires. Also check tires for proper designed to detect engine and transmis- instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few inflation. days to set the monitors and return for an sion problems that might cause vehicle 3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of emission re-inspection. emissions to exceed allowable limits. leaks. . Owners of rejected or failing vehicles These inspections apply to all 1996 model 4. Check that the hood, trunk (Legacy) should contact their SUBARU Dealer for year and newer passenger cars and light and rear gate (Outback) are fully closed. service. trucks. Over 30 states plus the District of 5. Check the adjustment of the seat. Columbia have implemented the OBD 6. Check the adjustment of the inside system inspection. and outside mirrors. . The inspection of the OBD system 7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your consists of a visual operational check of passengers have fastened their seatbelts. the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an 8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition examination of the OBD system with an “ ” electronic scan tool while the engine is switch is turned to the ON position. running. 9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn- . Avehiclepasses the OBD system ing lights after starting the engine. inspection if proper the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL illumination is observed, there is no stored diagnostic trouble codes, and the OBD system readiness monitors are complete. . A vehicle fails the OBD inspection if the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL is – CONTINUED – 7-8 Starting and operating

NOTE Starting the engine (1) Turn the ignition switch to the Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, “LOCK” position and wait for at least washer fluid and other fluid levels & MT models 10 seconds. After checking that the should be checked daily, weekly or at parking brake is firmly applied, turn the 1. Apply the parking brake. fuel stops. ignition switch to the “START” position 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- while depressing the accelerator pedal cessories. slightly (approximately a quarter of the 3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor full stroke). Release the accelerator and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold pedal as soon as the engine starts. the clutch pedal to the floor while starting (2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the engine. The starter motor will only the ignition switch back to the “LOCK” operate when the clutch pedal is de- position and wait for at least 10 pressed fully to the floor. seconds. Then fully depress the accel- 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” erator pedal and turn the ignition position and check the operation of the switch to the “START” position. If the warning and indicator lights. Refer to engine starts, quickly release the “Warning and indicator lights” F3-9. accelerator pedal. (3) If this does not start the engine, CAUTION turn the ignition switch again to the “LOCK” position. After waiting for 10 Do not operate the starter motor seconds or longer, turn the ignition continuously for more than 10 sec- switch to the “START” position without onds. If the engine fails to start after depressing the accelerator pedal. operating the starter for 5 to 10 (4) If the engine still refuses to start, seconds, wait for 10 seconds or contact your nearest SUBARU dealer more before trying again. for assistance. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has started. If the engine does not start, perform the following procedure. Starting and operating 7-9

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” seconds. Then fully depress the accel- lights have turned off after the engine has position and check the operation of the erator pedal and turn the ignition started. The fuel injection system auto- warning and indicator lights. Refer to switch to the “START” position. If the matically lowers the idle speed as the “Warning and indicator lights” F3-9. engine starts, quickly release the engine warms up. accelerator pedal. CAUTION (3) If this fails to start the engine, turn NOTE (2.5 L non-turbo models) the ignition switch again to the “LOCK” Do not operate the starter motor position. After waiting for 10 seconds To protect the engine while the shift continuously for more than 10 sec- or longer, turn the ignition switch to the lever is in the neutral position, the onds. If the engine fails to start after “START” position without depressing engine is controlled so that the engine operating the starter for 5 to 10 the accelerator pedal. speed may not become too high even if seconds, wait for 10 seconds or (4) If the engine still refuses to start, the accelerator pedal is depressed more before trying again. hard. contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” & 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator AT and CVT models position without depressing the accelera- lights have turned off after the engine has tor pedal. Release the key immediately started. The fuel injection system auto- CAUTION after the engine has started. matically lowers the idle speed as the If you restart the engine while the If the engine does not start, perform the engine warms up. vehicle is moving, shift the select following procedure. lever into the “N” position. Do not (1) Turn the ignition switch to the While the engine is warming up, make “LOCK” position and wait for at least sure that the select lever is at the “P” or attempt to place the select lever of a “ ” moving vehicle into the “P” posi- 10 seconds. After checking that the N position and that the parking brake is tion. parking brake is firmly applied, turn the applied. ignition switch to the “START” position while depressing the accelerator pedal NOTE (2.5 L non-turbo and 3.6 L 1. Apply the parking brake. slightly (approximately a quarter of the models) 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- full stroke). Release the accelerator To protect the engine while the select cessories. pedal as soon as the engine starts. lever is in the “P” or “N” position, the “ ” “ ” 3. Shift the select lever to the P or N (2) If this fails to start the engine, turn engine is controlled so that the engine “ ” position (preferably P position). The the ignition switch back to the “LOCK” speed may not become too high even if starter will only operate when the select position and wait for at least 10 the accelerator pedal is depressed lever is at the “P” or “N” position. – CONTINUED – 7-10 Starting and operating hard. Stopping the engine Remote engine start system (dealer option) WARNING WARNING Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause . Do not remote start a vehicle in loss of power to the power steering an enclosed environment (e.g. and the brake booster, making steer- closed garage). Prolonged opera- ing and braking more difficult. It tion of a motor vehicle in an could also result in accidental acti- enclosed environment can cause vation of the “LOCK” position on the a harmful build-up of Carbon ignition switch, causing the steering Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is wheel to lock. harmful to your health. Exposure to high levels of Carbon Monox- The ignition switch should be turned off ide can cause headaches, dizzi- only when the vehicle is stopped and the ness or in extreme cases uncon- engine is idling. sciousness and/or death. . Before performing any servicing of the vehicle, temporarily place the remote engine start system in service mode to prevent the system from unexpectedly starting the engine. Starting and operating 7-11

preconditions before starting, and if all transmitter is within the operating range of safety parameters are correct, the engine the system. will start within 5 seconds. Upon successful engine start, the remote start confirma- & Remote start safety features tion transmitter button will flash twice For safety and security reasons, the every 5 seconds* and the vehicle will system will fail to start and honk the horn honk the horn and flash the side marker twice or shut down the engine during lights, tail lights and the front position remote start operation if any of the lights once, then the lights will illuminate following occur: and remain illuminated, indicating that the . Any of the doors or the trunk / rear gate engine is running. While the vehicle is ’ operating via the remote engine start are open / opened (*the vehicle s horn will function, the power window features will honk six times and the side marker lights, be disabled. Also, the system has a timer tail lights and the front position lights will & Starting your vehicle and will shut down after 15 minutes if you flash six times indicating that a vehicle do not operate the vehicle. Press and hold door or trunk / rear gate was open when NOTE the “ ” button for 2 seconds to turn the the remote engine start system was All vehicle doors, the engine hood and engine off. The remote start confirmation activated). . trunk / rear gate must be closed prior to transmitter button will flash three times* The brake pedal is depressed activating the remote engine start sys- indicating that the engine has shut down. . The key was already in the ignition tem. Any open entry point will prevent If the starter cranks but does not start or switch starting or cause the system to shut starts and stalls, the remote engine start . The engine hood is opened down. system will power off and then attempt to . The remote start system “Service The remote engine start function is acti- start the engine an additional three times mode” is engaged vated by pressing the “ ” button twice unless the remote engine start system . The vehicle’s engine idle speed has within 3 seconds on your remote engine determines that a vehicle malfunction is reached a level over 3,500 RPM start transmitter. Upon successful activa- preventing the system from starting. If the . The alarm is triggered by opening a tion the remote start confirming transmitter engine does not start after additional door or the rear gate. button will flash once* and the vehicle will attempts, the remote engine start system . “ ” will abort and return to a non-activate The select lever is not in the P honk the horn and flash the side marker position (AT and CVT models) lights, tail lights and front position lights state. once. The system will check certain *: Provided that the remote engine start In addition to the items above, if the

– CONTINUED – 7-12 Starting and operating vehicle’s engine management system remote keyless entry transmitter will dis- determines there is a safety risk due to a arm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm vehicle related problem, the vehicle will system” F2-16. shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk 2. Enter the vehicle. three times. 3. The engine will shut down when any NOTE door or trunk/rear gate is opened. 4. Insert the key into the ignition switch . If the alarm system is armed at the and turn to the “START” position to restart time of remote engine start activation the engine. (the security indicator light on the combination meter is flashing), the & alarm system will remain armed Remote start confirmation throughout the remote start run cycle. transmitter feature . If the alarm system is disarmed at Your remote engine start transmitter is the time of remote engine start activa- equipped with a unique bidirectional con- tion (the security indicator light on the firmation feature. This feature will allow combination meter is not flashing), the the transmitter’s backlit button to display alarm system will remain disarmed the status of the system under the condi- throughout the remote start run cycle. tion that the vehicle and transmitter are within the operational range of the system. & Entering the vehicle while it Typical transmitter button flash sequences is running via remote start are outlined in the following chart. 1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior to activating the remote engine start system) and the engine will turn off. Inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning it to the “ON” position or pressing the unlock button “ ” on the Starting and operating 7-13

& Transmitter flash sequence Feature description Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shut- Flashes when button is pressed Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal. down Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is Two long flashes following re- opened by the remote keyless entry mote start activation (transmit- activation confirmation from the vehicle system. The transmitter ter button is pressed two times will automatically send one additional remote start activation transmitter within a few seconds immedi- attempt. This usually occurs when the operational range is at its ately following remote engine start shut- within 3 seconds) limit or has been exceeded. down. One flash following remote Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the start activation (transmitter transmitter is moved outside of the operating range of the button is pressed two times system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute & Pre-heating or pre-cooling within 3 seconds) vehicle run cycle. the interior of the vehicle Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the Models with automatic climate control transmitter is removed outside of the operating range of the system: 2 flashes every 5 seconds system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute vehicle run cycle. After the system starts the engine, the Indicates that the engine has turned off due to a remote start automatic climate control system will 3 flashes system 15-minute timeout, vehicle safety parameter or normal activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat shutdown. or cool the interior to the predetermined median (room) temperature. No presetting of controls is necessary. Models with manual climate control system: Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the engine, the heater or air conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.

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& Service mode & Remote transmitter program will flash one time. In service mode, the remote engine start New transmitters can be programmed to 7. Repeat step 5 for any additional function is temporarily disabled to prevent the remote engine start system in the transmitters (the system will accept up to the system from unexpectedly starting the event that a transmitter is lost, stolen, eight transmitters). engine while being serviced. damaged or additional transmitters are 8. The system will exit the transmitter To engage or disengage service mode: desired (the system will accept up to eight learn mode if the key is turned to the “ ” 1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle transmitters). New remote engine start LOCK position, the door is closed or doors and the trunk/rear gate. transmitters can be programmed accord- after 2 minutes. 2. Verify that the select lever is in the “P” ing to the following procedure. ’ ’ & position (AT and CVT models) 1. Open the driver s door (the driver s System maintenance 3. Depress and hold the brake pedal door must remain opened throughout the NOTE entire process). 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” In the event that the vehicle’s battery is position 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. replaced, discharged or disconnected, 3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON” then it will be necessary to start the vehicle 5. Press and release the remote engine “ ” “ ” “ ” start transmitter “ ” button three times. LOCK , back to ON then LOCK , then a minimum of one time using the key ’ back to “ON” again and leave the ignition prior to activating the remote engine The system will honk the vehicle s horn “ ” each time the button is pressed. ON throughout the programming pro- start system. This is required to allow cess. 6. The system will pause for 1 second the vehicle electronic systems to re- then honk the vehicle’s horn three times to 4. The system will flash the side marker synchronize. lights, tail lights and front position lights indicate that the service mode has been ! Changing the batteries engaged or honk one time to indicate that and honk the horn three times, indicating the service mode has been disengaged. that the system has entered the transmitter learn mode. CAUTION “ ” 5. Press and release the button on . NOTE the transmitter that you want to program. Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the remote engine start When taking your vehicle in for service, 6. The system will flash the side marker it is recommended that you inform the transmitter when replacing the lights, tail lights and front position lights battery. service personnel that your vehicle is and honk the horn one time, indicating that . equipped with a remote engine start the system has learned the transmitter. Be careful not to damage the system. Upon successful programming, the re- printed circuit board in the remote start confirmation transmitter button mote engine start transmitter when replacing the battery. Starting and operating 7-15

. Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any removed parts; children could swallow them. . There is a danger of explosion if an incorrect replacement battery is used. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery. . Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sun- shine, fire or the like.

The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model 1. Remove the small phillips screw lo- 3. Remove the circuit board from the CR-2032) supplied in your remote engine cated on the back side lower left corner of bottom half of the case and remove the start transmitter should last approximately the transmitter. batteries and replace with new ones. Be one year, depending on usage. When the 2. Carefully pry the remote engine start sure to observe the (+) sign on the old batteries begin to weaken, you will notice transmitter halves apart using a small flat- batteries before removing them to ensure a decrease in range (distance from the head screwdriver. that the new batteries are inserted prop- “ ” vehicle that your remote control operates). erly (battery + should be pointed away Follow the instructions below to change from the transmitter circuit board on both the remote engine start transmitter bat- batteries). teries. 4. Carefully snap the case halves back together, reinstall the phillips screw and test the remote engine start system.

NOTE . This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- – CONTINUED – 7-16 Starting and operating ference, and (2) this device must Manual transmission & Selecting reverse gear accept any interference received, including interference that may cause CAUTION undesired operation. WARNING Changes or modifications not ex- Shift into reverse ONLY when the pressly approved by the party respon- Do not drive the vehicle with the vehicle has completely stopped. It sible for compliance could void the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the may cause damage to the transmis- user’s authority to operate the equip- clutch pedal is depressed) or with sion to try shifting into reverse when ment and void warranty. the shift lever in the neutral position. the vehicle is moving. . To comply with the FCC RF expo- Engine braking has no effect in sure compliance requirements, no either of these conditions and the change to the antenna or the device is risk of an accident is consequently permitted. Any change to the antenna increased. or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’sauthorityto operate the device.

1) Slider You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before you can move the shift “ ” The manual transmission is a fully syn- lever to the R position. chromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-re- To change gears, fully depress the clutch verse-speed transmission. pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually The shift pattern is shown on the shift let up on the clutch pedal. lever knob. If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the Starting and operating 7-17 transmission in neutral, release the clutch engine brakes when the vehicle is NOTE pedal momentarily, and then try again. travelling on a slippery surface can Never exceed posted speed limits. lead to wheel locking; as a conse- & Shifting speeds quence, control of the vehicle may & Driving tips be lost and the risk of an accident ! Recommended shifting speeds increased. Do not drive with your foot resting on the The best compromise between fuel econ- clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to omy and vehicle performance during The following table shows the maximum hold your vehicle at a standstill on an normal driving is ensured by shifting up speeds that are possible with each differ- upgrade. Either of those actions may at the speeds listed in the following table. ent gear. The tachometer’s needle will cause clutch damage. enter the red area if these speeds are Do not drive with your hand resting on the Shift up mph (km/h) exceeded. shift lever. This may cause wear on the 1st to 2nd 15 (24) With the exception of cases where sudden transmission components. 2nd to 3rd 25 (40) acceleration is required, the vehicle When it is necessary to reduce vehicle should not be driven with the tachometer’s 3rd to 4th 40 (64) speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, needle inside the red area. Failure to or driving up steep hills, downshift to a 4th to 5th 45 (72) observe this precaution can lead to lower gear before the engine starts to 5th to 6th 50 (80) excessive engine wear and poor fuel labor. economy. mph (km/h) On steep downgrades, downshift the ! Maximum allowable speeds Legacy transmission to 5th, 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe WARNING Gear Non-turbo Turbo Outback models models speed and to extend brake pad life. In this way, the engine provides a braking When shifting down a gear, ensure 1st 32 (52) 35 (56) 32 (52) that the vehicle is not travelling at a effect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use) speed exceeding the Maximum Al- 2nd 57 (92) 62 (100) 57 (92) the brakes while descending a hill, they lowable Speed for the gear which is 3rd 86 (139) 94 (151) 86 (139) may overheat and not work properly. about to be selected. Failure to 4th 114 (184) 125 (201) 115 (185) The engine may, on rare occasions, knock observe this precaution can lead to when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or engine over-revving and this in turn rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This can result in engine damage. phenomenon does not indicate a problem. In addition, sudden application of 7-18 Starting and operating

Automatic transmission/Con- than 5 seconds in any position mal timing after the engine has warmed tinuously variable transmis- except the “N” or “P” position up. when the brake is applied or . Immediately after transmission fluid sion when chocks are used in the is replaced, you may feel that the wheels. This may cause the transmission operation is somewhat The automatic transmission is electroni- transmission fluid to overheat. unusual. This results from invalidation cally controlled and provides 5 forward . Avoid shifting from one of the of data which the on-board computer speeds and 1 reverse speed. The con- has collected and stored in memory to tinuously variable transmission is electro- forward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until allow the transmission to shift at the nically controlled and provides an infinite most appropriate times for the current number of forward speeds and 1 reverse the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may condition of your vehicle. Optimized speed. shifting will be restored as the vehicle Both the automatic transmission and cause damage to the transmission. continues to be driven for a while. continuously variable transmission have . When driving a vehicle that is . a manual mode. When parking the vehicle, first equipped with CVT under continuous securely apply the parking brake heavy load conditions such as towing a WARNING and then place the select lever in camper or climbing a long, steep hill, the “P” position. Avoid parking Do not shift from the “P” or “N” the engine speed or the vehicle speed for a long time with the select may automatically be reduced. This is position into the “D” or “R” position lever in any other position as while depressing the accelerator not a malfunction. This phenomenon doing so could result in a dead results from the engine control func- pedal. This may cause the vehicle battery. to jump forward or backward. tion maintaining the cooling performance of the vehicle. The engine and NOTE vehicle speed will return to a normal CAUTION . speed when the engine is able to For AT models, when the engine maintain the optimum cooling perfor- coolant temperature is still low, the . Shift into the “P” or “R” position mance after the heavy load decreases. transmission will upshift to higher only after the vehicle is comple- Driving under a heavy load must be engine speeds than when the coolant tely stopped. Shifting while the performed with extreme care. Do not temperature is sufficiently high in order vehicle is moving may cause try to pass a vehicle in front when to shorten the warm-up time and damage to the transmission. driving on an uphill slope while towing. improve driveability. The gearshift tim- . . Do not race the engine for more The continuously variable transmis- ing will automatically shift to the nor- sion is a chain type system that Starting and operating 7-19 provides superior transmission effi- In this position, the transmission is me- transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll ciency for maximum fuel economy. At chanically locked to prevent the vehicle freely, even on the slightest incline unless times, depending on varying driving from rolling freely. the parking brake or foot brake is applied. conditions, a chain operating sound When you park the vehicle, first apply the Avoidcoastingwiththetransmission may be heard that is characteristic of “ ” neutral. this type of system. parking brake fully, then shift into the P position. Do not hold the vehicle with only During coasting, there is no engine brak- the transmission. ing effect. & Select lever To shift the select lever from the “P” to any NOTE other position, you should depress the . To protect the engine while the “N” brake pedal fully then move the select position is selected, the engine is lever. This prevents the vehicle from controlled such that the engine speed lurching when it is started. may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is depressed hard. NOTE . If the select lever is in the “N” To protect the engine while the “P” position when you stop the engine for position is selected, the engine is parking, you may not subsequently be controlled such that the engine speed able to move it to the “R” and “P” may not become too high even if the positions. If this happens, turn the accelerator pedal is depressed hard. ignition switch to the “ON” position. You will then be able to move the select ! R (Reverse) “ ” : With the brake pedal depressed, shift lever to the P position. while pressing the button in This position is for backing the vehicle. : Shift while pressing the button in To shift from the “N” to “R” position, stop WARNING : Shift without pressing the button the vehicle completely then move the Do not drive the vehicle with the The select lever has four positions, “P”, lever to the “R” position. select lever in the “N” (neutral) “R”, “N”, “D” and also has a manual gate ! N (Neutral) position. Engine braking has no for using the manual mode. This position is for restarting a stalled effect in this condition and the risk ! P (Park) engine. of an accident is consequently in- This position is for parking the vehicle and In this position the wheels and transmis- creased. starting the engine. sion are not locked. In this position, the

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! D (Drive) NOTE ! Shift lock release This position is for normal driving. The The transmission may downshift, de- If the select lever cannot be operated, turn transmission automatically shifts into a pending on the way the accelerator the ignition switch back to the “ON” suitable gear according to the vehicle pedal is depressed to accelerate the position then move the select lever to the speed and the acceleration you require. vehicle again. “P” position with the select lever button When more acceleration is required in this pressed and brake pedal depressed. position, depress the accelerator pedal & Shift lock function If the select lever does not move after fully to the floor and hold that position. The The shift lock function helps prevent the performing the above procedure, perform transmission will automatically downshift. improper operation of the select lever. the following steps. When you release the pedal, the transmis- . The select lever cannot be operated . When the select lever cannot be sion will return to the original gear posi- “ ” “ ” tion. unless the ignition switch is turned to the shifted from P to N : “ON” position and the brake pedal is Refer to “Shift lock release using the shift To use the manual mode, move the lever depressed. ” F from this position into the manual gate. lock release button 7-21. . The select lever cannot be moved from . When the select lever cannot be NOTE (AT models only) the “P” position to any other position shifted from “N” to “R”, “P”: Automatic downshifts to 4th or 3rd may before the brake pedal is depressed. Within 60 seconds after placing the igni- occur even when driving on a level Depress the brake pedal first, and then tion switch in the “Acc” position, move the road depending on conditions, such as operate the select lever. select lever to the “P” position with the how hard you depress the brake pedal. . Only the “P” position allows you to turn select lever button pressed and brake the key from the “Acc” position to the pedal depressed. ! While climbing a grade “LOCK” position and remove the key from When driving up a hill, undesired upshift is the ignition key cylinder. If you must perform the above procedure, prevented from taking place when the . If the ignition switch is turned to the the shift lock system (or the vehicle control accelerator is released. This minimizes “LOCK” position while the select lever is in system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a the chance of subsequent downshifting to the “N” position, the select lever may not SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon a lower gear when accelerating again. be moved to the “P” position after a period as possible. This prevents repeated upshifting and of time. Therefore, move the select lever “ ” If the select lever does not move after downshifting resulting in a smoother op- to the P position with the brake pedal performing the above procedure, refer to eration of the vehicle. depressed soon after the ignition switch is “ “ ” Shift lock release using the shift lock turned to the LOCK position. release button” F7-21. Starting and operating 7-21

! Shift lock release using the shift & lock release button Selection of manual mode Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock. 1. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine.

3. While depressing the brake pedal, insert the electronic parking brake release With the vehicle either moving or station- tool into the hole, press the shift lock ary, move the select lever from the “D” release button using the tool, and then position to the “M” position to select the move the select lever. manual mode. 2. Remove the shift lock cover using a NOTE flat-head screwdriver. To prevent damage to the shift lock cover, cover the tip of the flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth before removing the cover. If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning. Con- tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible.

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turns off. CAUTION Gearshifts can be performed using the paddle shift switch behind the steering Do not place or hang anything on wheel. the paddle shift levers. Doing so may result in accidental gear shifting.

NOTE Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. . If you attempt to shift down when 1) Upshift indicator the engine speed is too high, i.e., when 2) Downshift indicator a downshift would push the tachometer 3) Gear position indicator needle beyond the red zone, beeps will When the manual mode is selected, the be emitted to warn you that the down- gear position indicator and upshift indica- Pull the “+” of the paddle shift to upshift shift is not possible. tor and/or downshift indicator on the one level. Also pull the “−” of the paddle . If you attempt to shift up when the combination meter illuminate. The gear shift to downshift one level. vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- position indicator shows the currently sion will not respond. To deselect the manual mode, return the . You can perform a skip-shift (for selected gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range “ ” “ ” (AT models) or 1st-to-6th gear range (CVT select lever to the D position from the M example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating models). The upshift and downshift indi- position. the paddle switch twice in rapid suc- cators show when a gearshift is possible. While driving with the select lever in the cession. “ ” When the upshift indicator “ ” is on, D position, if you change gears by . The transmission automatically se- upshifting is possible. When the downshift paddle shifting, the gear position indicator lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possi- light illuminates and shows the current moving. ble. When both indicators are on, upshift- gear condition. . If the temperature of the transmis- ing and downshifting are both possible. sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT When the vehicle stops (for example, at OIL TEMP” warning light will illuminate. traffic signals), the downshift indicator Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe Starting and operating 7-23 place and let the engine idle until the Power steering Braking warning light turns off. & Braking tips & Driving tips CAUTION WARNING . On a road surface where there is a risk Do not hold the steering wheel at the of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or fully locked position left or right for Never rest your foot on the brake gravel-covered road), you can pull away more than 5 seconds. This may pedal while driving. This can cause from a standstill safely and easily by first damage the power steering pump. dangerous overheating of the selecting the 2nd gear of the manual brakes and needless wear on the mode. The power steering system operates only brake pads and linings. . Always apply the foot or parking brake when the engine is running. when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or If you lose power steering assist because ! When the brakes get wet “R” position. the engine stops or the system fails to . Always apply the parking brake when function, you can steer but it will take When driving in rain or after washing the parking your vehicle. Do not hold the much more effort. vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a vehicle with only the transmission. result, brake stopping distance will be . Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary NOTE longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle position on an uphill grade by using the Right after the engine has been started at a safe speed while lightly depressing “D” position. Use the brake instead. and before it has warmed up, you may the brake pedal to heat up the brakes. . The engine may, on rare occasions, hear a noise coming from areas adja- ! Use of engine braking knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- cent to the power steering pump which Remember to make use of engine braking ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. is located at the right-front area of the in addition to foot braking. When descend- This phenomenon does not indicate a engine compartment. This noise is ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used, fault. normal. It does not indicate power the brakes may start working improperly steering system trouble. . A slight reduction in output torque may because of brake fluid overheating, occur in the models with a 2.5 L turbo or caused by overheated brake pads. To 3.6 L engine before the engine warms up. help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking. ! Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could cause – CONTINUED – 7-24 Starting and operating a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep ! Brake assist system cate any malfunctions, and the brake driving straight ahead while gradually assist system is operating properly. reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the WARNING . You might feel that the brake pedal road to a safe place. is applied by lighter force and gener- Do not be overconfident about the ates a greater braking force. & Brake system brake assist. It is not a system that . You might hear the sound of ABS brings more braking ability to the ! operating from the engine compart- Two separate circuits vehicle beyond its braking capabil- ment. Your vehicle has a dual circuit brake ity. Always use the utmost care system. Each circuit works diagonally when driving regarding vehicle & across the vehicle. If one circuit of the speed and safe distance. Disc brake pad wear warning brake system should fail, the other half of indicators the system still works. If one circuit fails, the brake pedal will go down much closer CAUTION to the floor than usual and you will need to press it down much harder. And a much When you need to brake suddenly, longer distance will be needed to stop the continue depressing the brake pedal vehicle. strongly to bring the effect of the brake assist. ! Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold Brake assist is a driver assistance system. vacuum to assist braking force. Do not It assists the brake power when the driver turn off the engine while driving because cannot depress the brake pedal strongly that will turn off the brake booster, result- and the brake power is insufficient. ing in poor braking power. Brake assist generates the brake power according to the speed at which the driver The brakes will continue to work even The disc brake pad wear warning indica- depresses the brake pedal. when the brake booster completely stops tors on the disc brakes give a warning functioning. If this happens, however, you noise when the brake pads are worn. will have to depress the pedal much NOTE harder than normal and the braking dis- When you depress the brake pedal If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard tance will increase. strongly or suddenly, the following from the disc brakes while braking, im- phenomena occur. However, even mediately have your vehicle inspected by though these occur, they do not indi- the nearest SUBARU dealer. Starting and operating 7-25

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- constant brake pedal pressure. & ABS warning light tem) Do not pump the brake pedal since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system. WARNING The ABS system prevents the lock-up of Always use the utmost care in wheels which may occur during sudden driving – overconfidence because braking or braking on slippery road sur- youaredrivingwithanABS faces. This helps prevent the loss of equipped vehicle could easily lead steering control and directional stability to a serious accident. caused by wheel lock-up. When the ABS system is operating, you CAUTION may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal . The ABS system does not always when the ABS operates. The ABS warning light illuminates when decrease stopping distance. You the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” The ABS system will not operate when the should always maintain a safe position and turns off after approximately 2 vehicle speed is below approximately 6 following distance from other seconds. mph (10 km/h). vehicles. This is an indication that the ABS system . When driving on badly surfaced & ABS system self-check is working properly. roads, gravel roads, icy road, or over deep newly fallen snow, You may feel a slight shock in the brake CAUTION stopping distances may be long- pedal and hear the operating sound of If the warning light behaves as er for a vehicle with the ABS ABS from the engine compartment just follows, the ABS system may not system than one without. When after the vehicle is started. This is caused be working properly. driving under these conditions, by an automatic functional test of the ABS therefore, reduce your speed and system being carried out and does not When the warning light is on, the leave ample distance from other indicate any abnormal condition. ABS function shuts down; however, vehicles. the conventional brake system continues to operate normally. . When you feel the ABS system operating, you should maintain . The warning light does not illu-

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minate when the ignition switch voltage such as when the engine is jump Electronic Brake Force Dis- is turned to the “ON” position. started, the ABS warning light may illumi- tribution (EBD) system . The warning light illuminates nate. This is due to the low battery voltage when the ignition switch is and does not indicate a malfunction. The EBD system maximizes the effective- turned to the “ON” position, but When the battery becomes fully charged, ness of the brakes by allowing the rear it does not turn off even when the the light will turn off. brakes to supply a greater proportion of vehicle speed exceeds approxi- the braking force. It functions by adjusting mately 8 mph (12 km/h). the distribution of braking force to the rear ’ . The warning light illuminates dur- wheels in accordance with the vehicle s ing driving. loading condition and speed. If these occur, have the ABS system The EBD system is an integral part of the ABS system and uses some of the ABS repaired at the first available oppor- ’ tunity by your SUBARU dealer. system s components to perform its function of optimizing the distribution of braking force. If any of the ABS components NOTE used by the EBD function fails, the EBD If the warning light behavior is as system also stops working. described in the following, the ABS When the EBD system is operating, you system may be considered normal. may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight . The warning light illuminates right vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal after the engine is started but turns off and does not indicate a malfunction. immediately, remaining off. . The warning light remains illuminated after the engine has been started, but it turns off when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). . The warning light illuminates during driving, but it turns off immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery Starting and operating 7-27

& Steps to take if EBD system warning light illuminate simultaneously, the light remains on, have the malfunctions take the following steps. brakes inspected by a SUBARU 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, dealer immediately. flat place. . If at all in doubt about whether 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. the brakes are operating prop- 3. Release the parking brake. If both erly, do not drive the vehicle. warning lights turn off, the EBD system Have your vehicle towed to the may be malfunctioning. nearest SUBARU dealer for re- Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU pair. dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights illuminate again and remain illuminated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system, 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the the system stops working and the brake “MIN” mark, the EBD system may be system warning light and ABS warning faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest light illuminate simultaneously. SUBARU dealer and have the system The EBD system may be malfunctioning if inspected. the brake system warning light and ABS 6. If the brake fluid level is below the warning light illuminate simultaneously “MIN” mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. during driving. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more WARNING prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehi- . Driving with the brake system cle’s motion may therefore become some- warning light on is dangerous. what harder to control. This indicates your brake system If the brake system warning light and ABS may not be working properly. If 7-28 Starting and operating

Vehicle Dynamics Control that full vehicle control will be spare tire, the effectiveness of system maintained at all times and under the Vehicle Dynamics Control all conditions, its activation system is reduced and this should be seen as a sign that should be taken into account WARNING the speed of the vehicle should when driving the vehicle in be reduced considerably. such a condition. Always use the utmost care in . Whenever suspension compo- – driving overconfidence because nents, steering components, or In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding you are driving with a Vehicle Dy- an axle are removed from a on a slippery road surface and/or during namics Control system equipped vehicle equipped with Vehicle cornering and/or an evasive maneuver, vehicle could easily lead to a ser- Dynamics Control, have an the Vehicle Dynamics Control system ’ ious accident. authorized SUBARU dealer per- adjusts the engine s output and the ’ form an inspection of that sys- wheels respective braking forces to help tem. maintain traction and directional control. CAUTION . . The following precautions should Traction Control Function . Even if your vehicle is equipped be observed in order to ensure The traction control function is designed to with Vehicle Dynamics Control that the Vehicle Dynamics Con- prevent spinning of the driving wheels on system, winter tires should be trol system is operating properly. slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to used when driving on snow-cov- – maintain traction and directional control. All four wheels should be Activation of this function is indicated by ered or icy roads; in addition, fitted with tires of the same vehicle speed should be reduced flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control size, type, and brand. Further- operation indicator light. considerably. Simply having a more, the amount of wear Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- should be the same for all . Skid Suppression Function tem does not guarantee that the four tires. The skid suppression function is designed vehicle will be able to avoid – Keep the tire pressure at the to help maintain directional stability by accidents in any situation. proper level as shown on the suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide . Activation of the Vehicle Dy- vehicle placard attached to sideways during steering operations. Acti- namics Control system is an the driver’s side door pillar. vation of this function is indicated by indication that the road being – Use only the specified tem- flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control travelled on has a slippery sur- porary spare tire to replace a operation indicator light. face; since having Vehicle Dy- flat tire. With a temporary namics Control is no guarantee Starting and operating 7-29

NOTE trailer & Vehicle Dynamics Control . Slight twitching of the brake pedal – when the vehicle is fitted with system monitor may be felt when the Vehicle Dynamics snow tires or winter tires Control system operates; a small de- . Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning gree of vehicle or steering wheel shak- Control system will cause operation of light/Vehicle Dynamics Control op- ing may also be noticed in this situa- the steering wheel to feel slightly eration indicator light tion. These are normal characteristics different compared to that for normal of Vehicle Dynamics Control operation conditions. and are no cause for alarm. . Even if the vehicle is equipped with . When driving off immediately after a Vehicle Dynamics Control system, it starting the engine, a short-lived opera- is important that winter tires be used tion noise may be noticed coming from when driving on snow-covered or icy the engine compartment. This noise is roads. (All four wheels should be fitted generated as a result of a check being with tires of the same size and brand.) performed on the Vehicle Dynamics . It is always important to reduce Control system and is normal. speed when approaching a corner, . Depending on the timing of activa- even if the vehicle is equipped with tion of the brakes, the brake pedal may Vehicle Dynamics Control. seem to jolt when you drive off after . All four wheels should be fitted with starting the engine. This is a conse- tires of the same size, type, and brand; The light illuminates when the ignition quence of the Vehicle Dynamics Con- furthermore, the amount of wear switch is turned to the “ON” position and trol operational check and is normal. turns off several seconds after the engine . should be the same for all four tires. If In the circumstances shown in the these precautions are not observed has started. This lighting pattern indicates following list, the vehicle may be more and non-matching tires are used, it is that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system unstable than it feels to the driver. The quite possible that the Vehicle Dy- is operating normally. Vehicle Dynamics Control System may namics Control system will be unable ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning therefore operate. Such operation does to operate correctly as intended. not indicate a system fault. light . Always turn off the engine before – on gravel-covered or rutted replacing a tire as failure to do so may roads CAUTION – render the Vehicle Dynamics Control on unfinished roads system unable to operate correctly. – when the vehicle is towing a Because the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system controls each brake – CONTINUED – 7-30 Starting and operating

through the ABS, whenever the ABS control systems. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control operation stops operating due to a malfunc- The warning light illuminates when the indicator light tion in that electrical system, the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” The indicator light flashes during activa- Vehicle Dynamics Control will also position and turns off several seconds tion of the skid suppression function and become unable to control all four after the engine has started. This lighting during activation of the traction control brakes. Thus Vehicle Dynamics pattern indicates that the Vehicle Dy- function. Control system operation halts and namics Control system is operating nor- the warning light illuminates. mally. NOTE Although both the Vehicle Dynamics . The indicator light may remain illu- The following situations could indicate a Control system and the ABS will be minated for a while after the engine has malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics inoperable in this situation, it will been started, especially in cold weath- Control system. If any of these situations still be possible to stop the vehicle er. This occurs because the engine has occur, have an authorized SUBARU deal- using normal braking. The Vehicle not yet warmed up and is completely er carry out an inspection of the system at Dynamics Control system and the normal. The light will turn off when the the first available opportunity. ABS do not adversely affect opera- engine has reached a suitable operat- . tion of the vehicle in any way when The warning light does not illuminate ing temperature. they are inoperable. However when the ignition switch is turned to the . When an engine problem occurs should such a situation occur, drive ON position. and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ with care and have an authorized . The warning light illuminates while the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates, SUBARU dealer carry out an inspec- vehicle is being driven. the indicator light will also illuminate. tion of those systems at the first available opportunity. NOTE The following two situations could indicate When the warning light turns on and off malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics in the following way, it indicates that Control system. If either of these situa- NOTE the Vehicle Dynamics Control system tions occurs, have an authorized . When a malfunction has occurred in is operating normally. SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of that system at the first available the Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical . Although illuminating after the en- system, only the warning light will opportunity. gine has been started, the warning light . illuminate. In such an event, the ABS quickly turns off and remains off. The indicator light does not illuminate will still be operating normally. . The warning light illuminates when when the ignition switch is turned to the . The warning light will also illuminate the vehicle is being driven, it then turns ON position. when a problem occurs with the ABS or off and remains off. . The indicator light fails to turn off after Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic the engine is started, even when several Starting and operating 7-31 minutes have passed to allow the engine when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF indicator light on the combination to heat up sufficiently. ON position. meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in- . The indicator light does not turn off Control system will be deactivated. When dicator light approximately 2 seconds after the ignition the switch is pressed again to reactivate switch has been turned to the ON position. the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator & Vehicle Dynamics Control light turns off. OFF switch You should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under the above-mentioned situations. CAUTION The Vehicle Dynamics Control system helps prevent unstable vehicle motion such as skidding using control of the brakes and engine power. Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics The light illuminates when the ignition Control system unless it is abso- switch is turned to the “ON” position and lutely necessary. If you must turn off turns off after approximately 2 seconds. the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- The light illuminates when the Vehicle tem, drive very carefully based on Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed Pressing the switch to deactivate the the road surface condition. to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con- Vehicle Dynamics Control system can trol system. facilitate the following operations. . a standing start on a steeply sloping NOTE The following two situations could indicate . When the switch has been pressed a malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. If either should occur, Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry . extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow Control system automatically reacti- out an inspection of that system at the first vates itself the next time the ignition available opportunity. switch is turned to the “LOCK” position . When the switch is pressed during engine The indicator light does not illuminate operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control and the engine is restarted. – CONTINUED – 7-32 Starting and operating

. If the switch is held down for 10 Tire pressure monitoring WARNING seconds or longer, the indicator light system (TPMS) (if equipped) turns off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control If the low tire pressure warning light system is activated, and the system illuminates while driving, never ignores any further pressing of the brake suddenly and keep driving switch. To make the switch usable straight ahead while gradually redu- again, turn the ignition switch to the cing speed. Then slowly pull off the “LOCK” position and restart the en- road to a safe place. Otherwise an gine. accident involving serious vehicle . Whentheswitchispressedto damage and serious personal injury deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con- could occur. ’ trol system, the vehicle s running per- Check the pressure for all four tires formance is comparable with that of a and adjust the pressure to the COLD vehicle that does not have a Vehicle tire pressure shown on the tire Dynamics Control system. Do not de- placard on the door pillar on the activate the Vehicle Dynamics Control driver’s side. system except when absolutely necessary. The tire pressure monitoring system pro- Even when the vehicle is driven a . Even when the Vehicle Dynamics vides the driver with a warning message very short distance, the tires get Control system is deactivated, compo- by sending a signal from a sensor that is warm and their pressures increase nents of the brake control system may installed in each wheel when tire pressure accordingly. Be sure to let the tires still activate. When the brake control is severely low. cool thoroughly before adjusting system is activated, the Vehicle Dy- The tire pressure monitoring system will their pressures to the standard namics Control operation indicator activate only when the vehicle is driven at values shown on the tire placard. “ ” F light illuminates. speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, Refer to Tires and wheels 11-35. this system may not react immediately to a The tire pressure monitoring system sudden drop in tire pressure (for example, does not function when the vehicle a blow-out caused by running over a is stationary. After adjusting the tire sharp object). pressures, increase the vehicle speed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS re-checking of the tire inflation pressures. If the tire pressures are now above the severe Starting and operating 7-33 low pressure threshold, the low tire CAUTION Parking your vehicle pressure warning light should turn off a few minutes later. Do not place metal film or any metal If this light still illuminates while parts under the driver’s seat. This WARNING driving after adjusting the tire pres- may cause poor reception of the . Never leave unattended children sure, a tire may have significant signals from the tire pressure sen- or pets in the vehicle. They could damage and a fast leak that causes sors, and the tire pressure monitor- accidentally injure themselves or the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have ing system will not function prop- others through inadvertent op- a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire erly. eration of the vehicle. Also, on as soon as possible. hot or sunny days, the tempera- When a spare tire is mounted or a NOTE ture in a closed vehicle could wheel rim is replaced without the This device complies with Part 15 of quickly become high enough to original pressure sensor/transmitter the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of cause severe or possibly fatal being transferred, the low tire pres- Industry Canada. Operation is subject injuries to them. sure warning light will illuminate to the following two conditions: (1) This . Do not park the vehicle over steadily after blinking for approxi- device may not cause harmful inter- flammable materials such as dry mately one minute. This indicates ference, and (2) this device must grass, waste paper or rags, as the TPMS is unable to monitor all accept any interference received, in- they may burn easily if they come four road wheels. Contact your cluding interference that may cause near hot engine or exhaust sys- SUBARU dealer as soon as possible undesired operation. tem parts. for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting. Changes or modifications not ex- . Be sure to stop the engine if you pressly approved by the party respon- take a nap in the vehicle. If Do not inject any tire liquid or sible for compliance could void the engine exhaust gas enters the aerosol tire sealant into the tires, user’s authority to operate the equip- passenger compartment, occu- as this may cause a malfunction of ment. pants in the vehicle could die the tire pressure sensors. If the light from carbon monoxide (CO) con- illuminates steadily after blinking for tained in the exhaust gas. approximately one minute, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.

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& Electronic parking brake and contact your SUBARU deal- cause unnecessary wear on the er. brake linings. Before starting to drive, always make sure that the parking brake has been released CAUTION and the brake system warning light has turned off. . When the electronic parking brake system has a malfunction Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic and the parking brake cannot be parking brake. You can apply/release the applied, contact your SUBARU parking brake by operating the parking dealer immediately for an inspec- brake switch. tion. If you have to park your vehicle in such conditions, per- To apply: Depress the brake pedal and form the following procedure. press the parking brake switch firmly. – To release: Pull the parking brake switch 1) Parking brake switch Stop your vehicle in a flat location. toward you while the ignition switch is in 2) Hill Holder switch the “ON” position and the brake pedal (all 3) Indicator light – Shift the shift lever in the “1” models) and the clutch pedal (MT models) or reverse position (MT mod- are depressed. WARNING els). – Shift the select lever in the “P” When the parking brake is applied while . Before exiting the vehicle, make position (AT or CVT models). the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, sure that you turn off the engine. When the select lever cannot the brake system warning light and the Otherwise, the parking brake be shifted into the “P” posi- indicator light on the parking brake switch may be released and an accident tion, you must release shift illuminate. Refer to “Brake system warning may occur. lock. Refer to “Shift lock func- light” F3-17. ” F . If the brake system warning light tion 7-20. NOTE flashes, the electronic parking – Use tire stops under the tires . brake system may be malfunc- If the parking brake switch is pulled to prevent the vehicle from with the ignition switch in the “Acc” or tioning. Immediately stop your moving. “ ” vehicle in a safe location, use LOCK position, the parking brake is . Never drive while the parking not released. tire stops under the tires to brake is applied because this will . prevent the vehicle from moving If the parking brake switch is pulled Starting and operating 7-35 without depressing the brake pedal or . The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened. stopping on an uphill slope, depress the clutch pedal, the parking brake is the brake pedal firmly and release it not released. If the parking brake is automatically after the brake system warning light . When the parking brake is being released, the brake system warning light illuminates. applied or released, noise may be and the indicator on the parking brake . Depending on the condition of the noticed. However, this is not a malfunc- switch turn off. road surface and braking force, the tion. NOTE brakes operate temporarily and feel . When the electronic parking brake different than usual. system has a malfunction or the elec- Even if you have applied the parking . When the electronic parking brake tronic parking brake operation is pro- brake by pressing the parking brake system has a malfunction while the Hill hibited temporarily, if the parking brake switch, the parking brake will be auto- Holder function is activated, a chirp switch is operated, a chirp sound is matically released when the accelera- sound is heard, the Hill Holder indica- heard and the brake system warning tor pedal is depressed. tor light turns off and the brake system light flashes. ! Hill Holder function warning light flashes. . When you cannot release the park- . The Hill Holder function does not ing brake due to, for example, a system The electronic parking brake system has a reactivate when parking with the elec- malfunction, you can release it by Hill Holder function. If the Hill Holder tronic parking brake released after the using the parking brake release tool. function is activated, the parking brake Hill Holder function is activated. If Refer to “Electronic parking brake – if will be automatically applied when stop- necessary, manually apply the electro- the electronic parking brake cannot be ping on an uphill slope with the brake nic parking brake. released” F9-16. pedal depressed. In this case, the brake . If the seatbelt is not fastened when system warning light and the indicator light the Hill Holder function is activated, the ! Automatic release function by gas on the parking brake switch illuminate. vehicle may not start moving smoothly pedal NOTE from a stop, or a noise may be heard The electronic parking brake system has . from the brake components. an automatic release function. The park- The Hill Holder function may not ing brake will be automatically released by activate on a gentle uphill slope. In this ! Hill Holder switch depressing the accelerator pedal. How- case, manually apply the electronic parking brake. ever, the automatic release function does . WARNING not operate under the following conditions. If you do not depress the brake . pedal sufficiently, the Hill Holder func- When stopping on an uphill slope Any door (other than the trunk lid or tion may not operate properly. How- rear gate) is open. with the Hill Holder function acti- ever, this is not a malfunction. When vated, release the brake pedal after – CONTINUED – 7-36 Starting and operating

the brake system warning light has . When you do not frequently use the When the Hill Holder function is activated, illuminated. Otherwise, the Hill parking brake when stopping on an uphill the Hill Holder indicator light illuminates. Holder function may not operate slope Refer to “Hill Holder indicator light” F3-19. properly and an accident may occur. NOTE ! Emergency brake . If the Hill Holder switch is pressed for more than 30 seconds, the Hill CAUTION Holder indicator light turns off, the Use the emergency brake only in brake system warning light flashes case of an emergency. If the emer- and the system ignores any further gency brake is excessively used, pressing of the switch. To activate the the brake parts will wear down switch again, turn the ignition switch to faster or the brake may not work “ ” the LOCK position and restart the sufficiently due to rear wheel brake engine. overheating. . When the Hill Holder function is deactivated while the Hill Holder function has a malfunction, if you press the NOTE Hill Holder switch, a chirp sounds. While using the emergency brake, the 1) Parking brake switch ! brake system warning light and the 2) Hill Holder switch Hill Holder indicator light indicator light on the parking brake 3) Indicator light switch illuminate and a chirp sounds. You can activate/deactivate the Hill Holder If the foot brake has a malfunction, you function by pressing the Hill Holder switch. canstopthevehiclebypressingthe parking brake switch continuously. To activate: Press the Hill Holder switch. While applying the emergency brake, the To deactivate: Press the Hill Holder brake system warning light and the in- switch again. dicator on the parking brake switch illumi- Deactivate the Hill Holder function under nate and a chirp sounds. the following conditions. . When towing a trailer . When carrying a heavy load Starting and operating 7-37

! Electronic parking brake system & Parking tips warning When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items. CAUTION . Apply the parking brake firmly. . If the brake system warning light For MT models, put the shift lever in the “ ” “ ” flashes, the electronic parking brake 1 (1st) for upgrade or R (Reverse) for a system may be malfunctioning. Im- downgrade. mediately stop your vehicle in the . For AT and CVT models, put the select nearest safe location and contact lever in the “P” (Park) position. your SUBARU dealer. Never rely on the transmission alone to If a malfunction occurs in the electronic hold the vehicle. parking brake system, the brake system When facing downhill, the front wheels warning light flashes. Refer to “Electronic should be turned into the curb. parking brake system warning” F3-19.

When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel as described here. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb. 7-38 Starting and operating

Cruise control switch is turned off when the cruise control is not in use to avoid uninten- Cruise control enables you to maintain a tionally setting of the cruise control. constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is & To set cruise control operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. WARNING Do not use the cruise control under any of the following conditions. These may cause loss of vehicle control. The cruise control indicator light on the . driving up or down a steep grade combination meter will illuminate. . driving on slippery or winding 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the roads vehicle reaches the desired speed. . driving in heavy traffic . When towing a trailer 1. Press the “CRUISE” main switch button. NOTE . If you press the “CRUISE” main switch button while turning the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control function is deactivated and the cruise control indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it again to the “ON” position. 3. Press the “RES/SET” switch to the . Make sure the “CRUISE” main “SET” side and release it. Then release Starting and operating 7-39 the accelerator pedal. & To temporarily cancel the cruise control The cruise control can be temporarily canceled in the following ways.

To resume the cruise control after it has At this time, the cruise control set indicator been temporarily canceled and with vehi- light is illuminated in the combination cle speed of approximately 20 mph (32 meter. km/h) or more, press the “RES/SET” “ ” The vehicle will maintain the desired . “ ” switch to the RES side to return to the Press the CANCEL button. original cruising speed automatically. speed. . Depress the brake pedal. The cruise control set indicator light in the Vehicle speed can be temporarily in- . Depress the clutch pedal (MT models combination meter will automatically illu- creased while driving with the cruise only). minate at this time. control activated. Simply depress the . Shift the select lever into the “N” accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi- position (AT and CVT models). & To turn off the cruise control cle. When the accelerator pedal is re- . Shift the shift lever into the neutral There are two ways to turn off the cruise leased, the vehicle will return to and position (MT models only). maintain the previous cruising speed. control: The cruise control set indicator light in the . Press the “CRUISE” main switch but- combination meter turns off when the ton again. cruise control is canceled. . Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position (but only when the vehicle is completely stopped).

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& To change the cruising speed ! To increase the speed (by accel- ! To decrease the speed (by the erator pedal) “RES/SET” switch) ! To increase the speed (by the “RES/ SET” switch) 1. Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. 2. Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side once. Now the desired speed is set and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.

NOTE If the difference between the actual vehiclespeedwhenthebuttonis pressed and the speed last time you Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” set is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the side and hold it until the vehicle reaches Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph the desired speed. Then, release the side and hold it until the vehicle reaches (1.6 km/h). This occurs because the switch. The vehicle speed at that moment the desired speed. Then, release the cruise control system unit regards this will be memorized and treated as the new switch. The vehicle speed at that moment operation as that intended to decrease set speed. will be memorized and treated as the new the vehicle speed. set speed. When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less When the difference between the actual than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can vehicle speed and the set speed is less be lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can pressing the “RES/SET” switch to the be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time “SET” side quickly. by pressing the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” side quickly. Starting and operating 7-41

! To decrease the speed (by brake & Cruise control indicator light ENGINE warning light/malfunction in- pedal) dicator lamp flash simultaneously during driving, have the vehicle checked 1. Depress the brake pedal to release by your nearest SUBARU dealer. cruise control temporarily. 2. When the speed decreases to the desired speed, press the “RES/SET” & Cruise control set indicator switch to the “SET” side once. Now the light desired speed is set and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.

The cruise control indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds. The light illuminates when the “CRUISE” main switch is pressed. NOTE The cruise control set indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is . “ ” If you press the CRUISE main turned to the “ON” position and turns off switch button while turning the ignition after approximately 3 seconds. switch “ON”, the cruise control func- The light illuminates when vehicle speed tion is deactivated and the cruise has been set. control indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it again to the “ON” position. . If this indicator light and the CHECK ————————————————————————————————————————

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New vehicle break-in driving – the first Rocking the vehicle ...... 8-11 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ...... 8-2 Loading your vehicle...... 8-12 Fuel economy hints ...... 8-2 Vehicle capacity weight...... 8-13 Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)...... 8-2 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Catalytic converter ...... 8-3 and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 8-13 Roof rails with integrated crossbars Periodic inspections ...... 8-4 (Outback) ...... 8-14 Driving in foreign countries ...... 8-4 Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) ...... 8-16 Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...... 8-5 Connecting a trailer ...... 8-17 Off road driving ...... 8-6 When you do not tow a trailer ...... 8-18 Legacy...... 8-6 Trailer towing ...... 8-19 Outback ...... 8-6 Warranties and maintenance ...... 8-19 Winter driving...... 8-8 Maximum load limits...... 8-19 Operation during cold weather...... 8-8 Trailer hitches...... 8-22 Driving on snowy and icy roads ...... 8-9 Connecting a trailer ...... 8-23 Corrosion protection ...... 8-10 Trailer towing tips ...... 8-24 8 Snow tires ...... 8-10 Tire chains...... 8-11 8-2 Driving tips

New vehicle break-in driving Fuel economy hints Engine exhaust gas (carbon – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 monoxide) The following suggestions will help to save km) your fuel. . The performance and long life of your Select the proper gear position for the WARNING vehicle are dependent on how you handle speed and road conditions. . Never inhale engine exhaust gas. and care for your vehicle while it is new. . Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera- Engine exhaust gas contains Follow these instructions during the first tion. Always accelerate gently until you carbon monoxide, a colorless 1,000 miles (1,600 km): reach the desired speed. Then try to and odorless gas which is dan- . Do not race the engine. And do not maintain that speed for as long as possible. gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm . except in an emergency. . Do not pump the accelerator and avoid Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent . Do not drive at one constant engine or racing the engine. engine exhaust gas from enter- vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or . Avoid unnecessary engine idling. ing the vehicle. slow. . Keep the engine properly tuned. . . Avoid starting suddenly and rapid . Keep the tires inflated to the correct Never run the engine in a closed acceleration, except in an emergency. pressure shown on the tire placard, which space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive . Avoid hard braking, except in an is located under the door latch on the the vehicle in or out of it. emergency. driver’s side. Low pressure will increase tire wear and fuel consumption. . Avoid remaining in a parked The same break-in procedures should be . Use the air conditioner only when vehicle for a lengthy time while applied to a newly installed or overhauled necessary. the engine is running. If that is engine or when brake pads or brake . Keep the front and rear wheels in unavoidable, then use the venti- linings are replaced with new ones. proper alignment. lation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. . Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo. . Always keep the front ventilator . The indication of the ECO gauge inlet grille free from snow, leaves shows a reference for saving fuel. For or other obstructions to ensure details, refer to “ECO gauge” F3-8. that the ventilation system always works properly. . If at any time you suspect that Driving tips 8-3

exhaust fumes are entering the Catalytic converter vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive WARNING under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. . Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere . Keep the trunk lid (Legacy) or near flammable materials (e.g. rear gate (Outback) closed while grass, paper, rags or leaves), driving to prevent exhaust gas because the catalytic converter from entering the vehicle. operates at very high temperatures. NOTE . Keep everyone and flammable Due to the expansion and contraction materials away from the exhaust 2.5 L turbo models of the metals used in the manufacture pipe while the engine is running. of the exhaust system, you may hear a The exhaust gas is very hot. crackling sound coming from the exhaust system for a short time after the engine has been shut off. This sound is normal.

3.6 L models The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system. It serves as catalyst to 2.5 L non-turbo models reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.

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To avoid damage to the catalytic conver- Periodic inspections Driving in foreign countries ter: . Use only unleaded gasoline. Even a To keep your vehicle in the best condition When planning to use your vehicle in small amount of leaded gasoline will at all times, always have the recom- another country: damage the catalytic converter. mended maintenance services listed in . Confirm the availability of the correct . Never start the engine by pushing or the maintenance schedule in the “War- fuel. Refer to “Fuel requirements” F7-2. ” pulling the vehicle. ranty and Maintenance Booklet per- . Comply with all regulations and re- . Avoid racing the engine. formed at the specified time or mileage quirements of each country. . Never turn off the ignition switch while intervals. the vehicle is moving. . Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine running rough (misfiring, back- firing or incomplete combustion), have your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer. . Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust system. . Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Driving tips 8-5

Driving tips for AWD vehicles power to all four wheels. AWD vehicles vehicle and may affect ride, handling, provide better traction when driving on braking, speedometer/odometer calibra- slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and tion, and clearance between the body WARNING when moving out of mud, dirt and sand. and tires. It also may be dangerous and By shifting power between the front and lead to loss of vehicle control. . Always maintain a safe driving rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also . If you use a temporary spare tire to speed according to the road and provide added traction during accelera- replace a flat tire, be sure to use the weather conditions in order to tion, and added engine braking force original temporary spare tire stored in the avoid having an accident on a during deceleration. vehicle. Using other sizes may result in sharp turn, during sudden brak- Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle severe mechanical damage to the drive ing or under other similar condi- may handle differently than an ordinary train of your vehicle. tions. two wheel drive vehicle and it contains . Always check the cold tire pressure . Always use the utmost care in some features unique to AWD. For safety before starting to drive. The recom- driving – overconfidence be- purposes as well as to avoid damaging mended tire pressure is provided on the cause you are driving an All- the AWD system, you should keep the tire placard, which is located on the door Wheel Drive vehicle could easily following tips in mind: pillar on the driver’s side. lead to a serious accident. . An AWD vehicle is better able to climb . There are some precautions that you steeper roads under snowy or slippery must observe when towing your vehicle. conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle. For detailed information, refer to “Towing” There is little difference in handling, F9-12. however, during extremely sharp turns or sudden braking. Therefore, when driving down a slope or turning corners, be sure to reduce your speed and maintain an ample distance from other vehicles. . When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the same size, circumference, construction, brand, and load range as the original tires listed on the tire placard. Using other sizes, circumferences or construction may result in severe mechan- All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine ical damage to the drive train of your 8-6 Driving tips

Off road driving under warranty. If you do take your . Drive carefully. Do not take unneces- SUBARU off road, you should review the sary risks by driving in dangerous areas or common sense precautions in the next over rough terrain. WARNING section (applicable to the Outback) for . Slow down and employ extra caution at general guidance. But please keep in all times. When driving off-road, you will . Always maintain a safe driving mind that your vehicle’s off-road capabil- not have the benefit of marked traffic speed according to the road and ities are more limited than those of the lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and weather conditions in order to Outback. the like. avoid having an accident on a Never attempt to drive through pools and . Do not drive across steep slopes. sharp turn, during sudden brak- puddles, or roads flooded with water. Instead, drive either straight up or straight ing or under other similar condi- Water entering the engine air intake or down the slopes. A vehicle can much tions. the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto more easily tip over sideways than it can . Always use the utmost care in electrical parts may damage your vehicle end over end. Avoid driving straight up or driving – overconfidence be- and may cause it to stall. down slopes that are too steep. cause you are driving an All- . Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, espe- Wheel Drive vehicle could easily & Outback cially at higher speeds. lead to a serious accident. Because of the AWD feature and higher . Do not grip the inside or spokes of the ground clearance, your SUBARU can be steering wheel. A bad bump could jerk the & driven on ordinary roads or off-road. But wheel and injure your hands. Instead drive Legacy please keep in mind that an AWD with your fingers and thumbs on the Your AWD vehicle is neither a conven- SUBARU is a passenger car and is outside of the rim. tional off-road vehicle nor an all terrain neither a conventional off-road vehicle . If driving through water, such as when vehicle. It is a passenger car designed nor an all-terrain vehicle. If you do take crossing shallow streams, first check the primarily for on-road use. The AWD your SUBARU off-road, certain common depth of the water and the bottom of the feature gives it some limited off-road sense precautions such as those in the stream bed for firmness and ensure that capabilities in situations in which the following list should be taken: the bed of the stream is flat. Drive slowly driving surface is relatively level, obstruc- . Make certain that you and all of your and completely through the stream. The tion-free and otherwise similar to on-road passengers are wearing seatbelts. water should be shallow enough that it driving conditions. Operating it under other . Carry some emergency equipment, does not reach the vehicle’s undercar- than those conditions could subject the such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, riage. Water entering the engine air intake vehicle to excessive stress which might wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or or the exhaust pipe or water splashing result in damage not eligible for repair citizens band radio. onto electrical parts may damage your Driving tips 8-7 vehicle and may cause it to stall. Never could be thrown around in the vehicle and Remember that damage done to your attempt to drive through rushing water; cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on SUBARU while operating it off-road and regardless of its depth, it can wash away the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle’s not using common sense precautions the ground from under your tires, resulting center of gravity and make it more prone such as those listed above is not eligible in possible loss of traction and even to tip over. for warranty coverage. vehicle rollover. . If you must rock the vehicle to free it . Always check your brakes for effec- from sand or mud, depress the accelerator tiveness immediately after driving in sand, pedal slightly and move the select lever mud or water. Do this by driving slowly back and forth between “D” and “R” and stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For that process several times to dry out the the best possible traction, avoid spinning brake discs and brake pads. the wheels when trying to free the vehicle. . Do not drive or park over or near . When the road surface is extremely flammable materials such as dry grass or slippery, you can obtain better traction by fallen leaves, as they may burn easily. The starting the vehicle with the transmission exhaust system is very hot while the in 2nd than 1st (both for MT, AT and CVT). engine is running and right after the For AT and CVT models, refer to “Selec- engine stops. This could create a fire tion of manual mode” F7-21. hazard. . Never equip your vehicle with tires . After driving through tall grass, mud, larger than those specified in this manual. rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that there . Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off- is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones, road driving. Suspension components are sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on the particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they underbody. Clear off any such matter from need to be washed thoroughly. the underbody. If the vehicle is used with . Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle these materials trapped or adhering to the under hard-driving conditions such as underbody, a mechanical breakdown or rough roads or off roads will necessitate fire could occur. more frequent replacement of engine oil, . Secure all cargo carried inside the brake fluid and transmission oil than that vehicle and make certain that it is not specified in the maintenance schedule piled higher than the seatbacks. During described in the “Warranty and Mainte- sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo nance Booklet”. 8-8 Driving tips

Winter driving Forcing a frozen door open may damage washer nozzles by operating the washer or separate the rubber weather strips for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if around the door. If the door is frozen, the concentration of the fluid remaining in use hot water to melt the ice, and after- the piping is too low for the outside wards thoroughly wipe the water away. temperature, it may freeze and block the nozzles. Use a windshield washer fluid that contains an antifreeze solution. Do not use CAUTION engine antifreeze or other substitutes because they may damage the paint of . Adjust the washer fluid concen- the vehicle. tration appropriately for the out- SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- side temperature. If the concen- tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% tration is inappropriate, sprayed surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem- washer fluid may freeze on the perature varies according to how much it windshield and obstruct your & is diluted, as indicated in the following view, and the fluid may freeze in Operation during cold table. the reservoir tank. weather . State or local regulations on Carry some emergency equipment, such Washer Fluid Con- centration Freezing Temperature volatile organic compounds may as a window scraper, a bag of sand, restrict the use of methanol, a flares, a small shovel and jumper cables. 30% 10.48F(−128C) common windshield washer anti- Check the battery and cables. Cold 50% −48F(−208C) freeze additive. Washer fluids containing non-methanol anti- temperatures reduce battery capacity. 100% −498F(−458C) The battery must be in good condition to freeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather provide enough power for cold winter In order to prevent freezing of washer protection without damaging starts. fluid, check the freezing temperatures in your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades the table above when adjusting the fluid Use an engine oil of proper grade and or washer system. viscosity for cold weather. Heavy summer concentration to the outside temperature. If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with oil will cause harder starting. ! a different concentration from the one Before driving your vehicle Keep the door locks from freezing by used previously, purge the old fluid from Before entering the vehicle, remove any squirting them with deicer or glycerin. the piping between the reservoir tank and snow or ice from your shoes because that Driving tips 8-9 could make the pedals slippery and 2. Use tire stops under the tires to & Driving on snowy and icy driving dangerous. prevent the vehicle from moving. roads

While warming up the vehicle before When the vehicle is parked in snow or WARNING driving, check that the accelerator pedal, when it snows, raise the wiper blades off brake pedal, and all other controls operate the glass to prevent damage to them. Do not use the cruise control on smoothly. When the vehicle has been left parked slippery roads such as snowy or icy Clear away ice and snow that has after use on roads heavily covered with roads. This may cause loss of accumulated under the fenders to avoid snow, or has been left parked during a vehicle control. making steering difficult. During severe snowstorm, icing may develop on the winter driving, stop when and where it is brake system, which could cause poor CAUTION safe to do so and check under the fenders braking action. Check for snow or ice periodically. buildup on the suspension, disc brakes Avoid prolonged continuous driving ! Parking in cold weather and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. in snowstorms. Snow will enter the If there is caked snow or ice, remove it, engine’s intake system and may WARNING being careful not to damage the disc hinder the air flow, which could brakes and brake hoses and ABS har- result in engine shutdown or even Snow can trap dangerous exhaust ness. breakdown. gases under your vehicle. Keep ! Refueling in cold weather snow clear of the exhaust pipe and To help prevent moisture from forming in To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid from around your vehicle if you park the fuel system and the risk of its freezing, sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high- the vehicle in snow with the engine use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel speed driving, and sharp turning when running. tank is recommended during cold weather. driving on snowy or icy roads. Use only additives that are specifically Always maintain ample distance between Do not use the parking brake when your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you parking for long periods in cold weather designed for this purpose. When an antifreeze additive is used, its effect lasts to avoid the need for sudden braking. since it could freeze in that position. To supplement the foot brake, use the Instead, you should observe the following longer if the tank is refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty. engine brake effectively to control the tips. vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear 1. Place the shift lever in “1” or “R” for MT If your SUBARU is not going to be used when necessary.) “ ” models, or the select lever in P for AT for an extended period, it is best to have Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha- models and CVT models. the fuel tank filled to capacity. vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly – CONTINUED – 8-10 Driving tips leading to loss of vehicle control. despite wiper operation, use the defroster NOTE with the airflow selection in “ ” and the When the season requiring non-freez- An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en- temperature set for maximum warmth. hances your vehicle’s braking perfor- ing type wiper blades is over, replace After the windshield gets warmed enough them with standard wiper blades. mance on snowy and icy roads. For to melt the frozen snow on it, wash it away information about braking on slippery using the windshield washer. Refer to surfaces, refer to “ABS (Anti-lock Brake “ ” F & Corrosion protection ” F “ Windshield washer 3-33 System) 7-25 and Vehicle Dynamics Refer to “Corrosion protection” F10-4. Control system” F7-28. Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effectively. If snow is ! Wiper operation when snowing & Snow tires stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to Before driving in cold weather, make sure a safe place, then remove it. If you stop the wiper blades are not frozen to the the vehicle at road side, use the hazard WARNING windshield or rear window. warning flasher to alert other drivers. . When replacing original tires with “ ” F If the wiper blades are frozen to the Refer to Hazard warning flasher 3-5. winter (snow) tires, make sure windshield or rear window, perform the you use only the same size, following procedure. We recommend use of non-freezing type wiper blades (winter blades) during the construction and load range as . To thaw the windshield wiper blades, seasons you could have snow and freez- the original tires listed on the tire use the defroster with the airflow selection ing temperatures. Blades of this type give placard. Using other sizes and in “ ” and the temperature set for superior wiping performance in snowy construction may affect speed- maximum warmth until the wiper blades ometer/odometer calibration and “ conditions. Be sure to use blades that are completely thawed. Refer to Climate clearance between the body and ” F are suitable for your vehicle. control 4-1. tires. It also may be dangerous . If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper CAUTION and lead to loss of vehicle con- deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the trol. windshield wiper blades. Refer to “Defog- During high-speed driving, non- . ” F You must install four winter tires ger and deicer 3-34. freezing type wiper blades may not that are of the same size, circum- . To thaw the rear wiper blade, use the perform as well as standard wiper ferences, construction, brand, “ rear window defogger. Refer to Defogger blades. If this happens, reduce the andloadrange.Mixingother ” F and deicer 3-34. vehicle speed. sizes, circumferences or con- When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts structions may result in severe to stick on the surface of the windshield mechanical damage to the drive Driving tips 8-11

train of your vehicle and may body. & Tire chains affect ride, handling, braking and Remember to drive with care at all times speedometer/odometer calibra- regardless of the type of tires on your CAUTION tion. It also may be dangerous vehicle. and lead to loss of vehicle con- Tire chains cannot be used on any trol. ! 2.5 L turbo models tires for your Legacy and Outback . Do not use a combination of Your vehicle is equipped with “summer because of lack of clearance be- radial, belted bias or bias tires tires” as original equipment, which are tween the tires and vehicle body. since it may cause dangerous inadequate for driving on slippery roads handling characteristics and lead such as on snow-covered or icy roads. to an accident. Compared with winter and all-season & Rocking the vehicle tires, summer tires give significantly less If you must rock the vehicle to free it from ! Except 2.5 L turbo models grip on snowy and icy road surfaces. snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel- Therefore, use of winter tires is strongly erator pedal slightly and move the shift Your vehicle is equipped with “all season recommended when driving with such lever/select lever back and forth between tires” which are designed to provide an road conditions. “1”/“D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the adequate measure of traction, handling When you choose to install winter tires on engine. For the best possible traction, and braking performance in year-round your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire avoid spinning the wheels when trying to driving. In winter, it may be possible to size and type. You must install four winter free the vehicle. enhance performance through use of tires tires that are of the same size, construc- designed specifically for winter driving When the road surface is extremely tion, brand and load range and you should conditions. slippery, you can obtain better traction by never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires starting the vehicle with the transmission If you choose to install winter tires on your since this may result in dangerous hand- in 2nd than 1st (for MT, AT and CVT). vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size ling characteristics. When you choose a and type. You must install four winter tires tire, make sure that there is enough For information on holding the transmis- that are of the same size, construction, clearance between the tire and vehicle sion in 2nd position, refer to “Selection of brand and load range and you should body. manual mode” F7-21. never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires since this may result in dangerous hand- Remember to drive with care at all times ling characteristics. When you choose a regardless of the type of tires on your tire, make sure that there is enough vehicle. clearance between the tire and vehicle 8-12 Driving tips

Loading your vehicle possible. CAUTION . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever Do not carry spray cans, containers WARNING you can to prevent it from being with flammable or corrosive liquids thrown around inside the vehicle or any other dangerous items inside Never allow passengers to ride on a during sudden stops, sharp turns the vehicle. folded rear seatback, in the trunk or or in an accident. in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury. . Do not pile heavy loads on the NOTE roof. These loads raise the vehi- ’ For better fuel economy, do not carry cle s center of gravity and make it unneeded cargo. more prone to tip over. . Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop. . Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. WARNING . Do not place anything on the rear . Never stack luggage or other shelf behind the rear seatback cargo higher than the top of the (Legacy) or the extended luggage seatback because it could tumble cover (Outback). Such items forward and injure passengers in could tumble forward in the event the event of a sudden stop or of a sudden stop or a collision. accident. Keep luggage or cargo This could cause serious injury. low, as close to the floor as Driving tips 8-13

& Vehicle capacity weight side door pillar. It includes the total weight optional equipment and trailer tongue of the driver and all passengers and their load. Therefore, the GVW changes de- belongings, any optional equipment such pending on the situation. as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer. In addition, the total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the & GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be GVWR and GAWR (Gross adjusted by relocating luggage inside the Vehicle Weight Rating and vehicle. Gross Axle Weight Rating) Even if the total weight of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the luggage. When possible, the load should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicle. If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you should confirm that GVW and front and rear GAWs are within the GVWR and GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle scale, found at a commercial weighing station. Certification label Do not use replacement tires with a lower The certification label attached to the load range than the originals because they driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita- Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross tions. Replacement tires with a higher load Axle Weight Rating). range than the originals do not increase The load capacity of your vehicle is the GVWR and GAWR limitations. The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must determined by weight, not by available never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the cargo space. The maximum load you can combined total of weight of the vehicle, carry in your vehicle is shown on the fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any vehicle placard attached to the driver’s – CONTINUED – 8-14 Driving tips

& Roof rails with integrated the maximum load limit. Over- ! Installing carrying attachments on crossbars (Outback) loading may cause damage to the crossbars the vehicle and create a safety When installing any carrying attachment hazard. such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- The bars can be used as crossbars. bars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc- Cargo can be carried after setting the tions and make sure that the attachment is bars as crossbars and installing the securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only genuine SUBARU carrying attachment. genuine SUBARU attachments. A set of When you carry cargo on the roof using the crossbars is designed to carry loads the crossbars and a carrying attachment, (cargo and attachment) of not more than never exceed the maximum load limit the allowable load limit described in the ’ explained in the following. You should Owner s Manual of a genuine SUBARU also be careful that your vehicle does not carrying attachment. Before operating the exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle, make sure that the cargo is 1) Integrated crossbars (GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle properly secured on the attachment. Weight Rating (GAWR). For information NOTE on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle, CAUTION . ’ refer to “Loading your vehicle” F8-12. The Remember that the vehicle s center . For cargo carrying purposes, the maximum load limit of the cargo and of gravity is altered with the weight of bars must be used as crossbars carrying attachment must not exceed the the load on the roof, thus affecting the and be used together with the allowable load limit described in the Own- driving characteristics. Drive carefully, genuine SUBARU carrying at- er’s Manual of a genuine SUBARU carry- avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and tachment. The bars must never ing attachment. Place the heaviest load at abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be be used alone to carry cargo. the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly increased. . Otherwise, damage to the roof or distribute the cargo. Always properly Restore the bars to the original paint or a dangerous road hazard secure all cargo. position when the bars are not used due to loss of cargo could result. as crossbars. . When using the bars as crossbars, make sure that the total weight of the carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed Driving tips 8-15

! How to use as crossbars

CAUTION . Do not raise the bar higher than necessary. The base of the bar may be damaged. . Be careful not to contact the bars while sliding them. Otherwise, the bars may be scratched or the latch portions may be damaged. . Do not slide the bar more than necessary when sliding the bar. 1. Pull out the integrated crossbars from 3. Install the bars into the holders. The base of the bar may be the roof rail holders by pulling up the 4. Make sure that the latches are fitted damaged. covers. securely. . Do not allow the bar to fall on or ! contact the roof panel or the How to restore bars moonroof when sliding the bar. Otherwise the roof panel may be CAUTION dented or the glass of the moon- Do not use the bars as roof rails roof may be damaged. when the bars are restored.

2. Slide the bars in the direction shown in the illustration.

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Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped)

WARNING . Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situa- 1. Pull out the crossbars from the roof rail 3. Install the bars into the holders. tion. For possible recommenda- holders by pulling up the covers. tions and limitations, refer to 4. Make sure that the latches are fitted “ ” F securely. Trailer towing 8-19. . Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs (453 kg). Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer’s maximum gross weight. Towing trai- lers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. . Be sure to check the hitch pin 2. Slide the bars in the direction shown in and safety pin for positive lock- the illustration. ing placement before towing a trailer. If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer Driving tips 8-17

could get loose and create a & Connecting a trailer traffic safety hazard. 1. Remove the receiver cover from the . Use only the ball mount supplied hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball with this hitch. Use the hitch only mount into the hitch receiver tube. as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch.

The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class 1 rated load. The maximum gross trailer weight and maximum gross tongue weight are indicated in the following table.

Maximum Maximum 3. Insert the safety pin onto the hitch pin gross trailer gross tongue weight weight securely. 4. Pull the ball mount to make sure it 3,000 lbs 3.6 L models (1,360 kg) does not come off the hitch receiver. 200 lbs 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the All models 2,700 lbs (90 kg) other than 3.6 (1,224 kg) hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes L models through the ball mount. When you tow a trailer, refer to “Trailer towing” F8-19.

1) Hitch ball installation point 2) Hooks for safety chains

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5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate & When you do not tow a trailer for the ball mount and your trailer. The . Remove the ball mount from the hitch hitch ball must be securely installed on the receiver tube and insert the receiver cover ball mount. onto the hitch receiver tube. 6. Connect your trailer to the hitch ball. . Place the dust cap over the four-pin 7. Connect the trailer and the hitch with connector of the hitch wire harness to ’ safety chains that will hold the trailer s protect against possible damage. maximum gross weight. The chains . Occasionally lubricate terminals of the should cross under the trailer tongue to four-pin connector using terminal grease. prevent the tongue from dropping onto the ground in case it should disconnect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; however, be careful not to let Hitch harness connector them drag on the ground. 8. Connect the hitch wire harness’s black four-pin wire connector to the towing WARNING trailer’s wire harness. Do not connect safety chains to part 9. Confirm proper function of the hitch of the vehicle other than the safety wire harness by individually activating the chain hooks. brake, stop and turn signal lights on the trailer.

NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. Driving tips 8-19

Trailer towing (Refer to “Maintenance schedule under ble. severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty ” Your vehicle is designed and intended to and Maintenance Booklet .) ! Total trailer weight be used primarily as a passenger-carrying Under no circumstances should a trailer vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, with any new powertrain component (en- brakes, tires and suspension and has an gine, transmission, differential, wheel adverse effect on fuel economy. bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety (1,600 km) of driving. and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious opera- & Maximum load limits tion of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in WARNING purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your Never exceed the maximum load vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the limits explained in the following. Exceeding the maximum load limits instructions on correct installation and use Total trailer weight provided by the trailer and other towing could cause personal injury and/or equipment manufacturers. vehicle damage. The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus SUBARU assumes no responsibility for its cargo load) must never exceed the injuries or vehicle damage that result from maximum weight. CAUTION trailer towing equipment, or from any ! Legacy errors or omissions in the instructions . Adequate size trailer brakes are The total trailer weight must not exceed accompanying such equipment or for your required when the trailer and its 1,000 lbs (453 kg). failure to follow the proper instructions. cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) ! total weight. Outback & Warranties and maintenance . Before towing a trailer, check the The maximum total trailer weight is in- SUBARU warranties do not apply to trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs dicated in the following tables. vehicle damage or malfunction caused and tongue load. Make sure the by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to load and its distribution in your tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance vehicle and trailer are accepta- will be required due to the additional load. – CONTINUED – 8-20 Driving tips

3.6 L models ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Conditions Maximum total trailer weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (GVWR) When towing a trailer with brakes. 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade 1,500 lbs (680 kg) continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside temperature of 1048F (408C) or above.

All models other than 3.6 L models Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight MT models When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. 2,700 lbs (1,224 kg) CVT models When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. 2,700 lbs (1,224 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight When towing a trailer on a long uphill 1,350 lbs (612 kg) grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must km) with an outside temperature of never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight 8 8 104 F (40 C) or above. Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale. GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver’s door of your vehicle. Driving tips 8-21

The total weight applied to each axle ! Tongue load (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehicle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label.

Certification label ! Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Tongue load Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) WARNING If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle Certification label than in the front, the load is taken off To check both GVWR and GAWR and to the rear axle of the towing vehicle. confirm that the total weight and weight This may cause the rear wheels to distribution are within safe driving limits, skid, especially during braking or you should have your vehicle and trailer when vehicle speed is reduced dur- weighed at a commercial weighing station. ing cornering, resulting in over- Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. prevent a change in weight distribution while driving. Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight Gross Axle Weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg).

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NOTE & Trailer hitches For vehicles with trailer brakes, the trailer tongue load exceeds 200 lbs (90 WARNING kg) when calculated at 8% of the maximum total trailer weight. Never drill the frame or under-body Even in this case, the maximum value of your vehicle to install a commer- is 200 lbs (90 kg). cial trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the drilled hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. F: Front Also, drilling the frame or underbody of your vehicle could cause The tongue load can be adjusted by deterioration of strength of your proper distribution of the load in the trailer. vehicle and cause corrosion around Never load the trailer with more weight in the drilled hole. the back than in the front; approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 percent in CAUTION 1) Jack the rear. Also, distribute the load as evenly 2) Bathroom scale as possible on both the left and right . Do not modify the vehicle ex- The tongue load can be weighed with a sides. haust system, brake system, or bathroom scale as shown in the following Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to other systems when installing a illustration. When weighing the tongue prevent a change in weight distribution hitch or other trailer towing load, be sure to position the towing while driving. equipment. coupler at the height at which it would be . Do not use axle-mounted hitches during actual towing, using a jack as as they can cause damage to the shown. axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.

Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and Driving tips 8-23 trailer. Regularly check that the hitch mounting dealer and professional trailer supplier for bolts and nuts are tight. more information about the trailer’s brake ! Outback system. The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer & Connecting a trailer ! hitch is recommended. A genuine Trailer safety chains SUBARU hitch is available from your ! Trailer brakes SUBARU dealer. WARNING If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoid- WARNING Always use safety chains between able, be sure the hitch is suited to your . your vehicle and the trailer. Towing vehicle and trailer. Consult with a profes- Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its trailer without safety chains could sional hitch supplier to assist you in create a traffic safety hazard if the choosing an appropriate hitch for your cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. trailer separates from the hitch due vehicle. Be sure to follow all of the hitch to coupling damage or hitch ball ’ . manufacturer s instructions for installation Do not directly connect your damage. and use. trailer’s hydraulic brake system Never use a hitch that mounts only to the to the hydraulic brake system in In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch rear bumper. The bumper is not designed your vehicle. Direct connection ball should break or become discon- ’ to handle that type of load. would cause the vehicle s brake nected, the trailer could get loose and For all types of hitches, regularly check performance to deteriorate and create a traffic safety hazard. that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are could lead to an accident. For safety, always connect the towing tight. ’ vehicle and trailer with trailer safety ! If your trailer s total weight (trailer weight chains. Pass the chains crossing each Legacy plus its cargo weight) exceeds 1,000 lbs SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer other under the trailer tongue to prevent (453 kg), the trailer is required to be the trailer from dropping onto the ground hitches. Consult with a professional hitch equipped with its own brake system. in case the trailer tongue should discon- supplier to assist you in choosing an Electric brakes or surge brakes are nect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient appropriate hitch for your vehicle. Be sure recommended, and must be installed slack in the chains taking tight-turn situa- to follow all of the hitch manufacturer’s ’ properly. Check that your trailer s brakes tions into account; however, be careful not instructions for installation and use. conform with Federal, state/province and/ to let them drag on the ground. Never use a hitch that mounts only to the or other applicable regulations. Your For more information about the safety rear bumper. The bumper is not designed SUBARU’s brake system is not designed to handle that type of load. to be tapped into the trailer’s hydraulic chain connection, refer to the instructions brake system. Please ask your SUBARU for your hitch and trailer. – CONTINUED – 8-24 Driving tips

! Side mirrors Connection of trailer lights to your vehi- road service to repair the flat tire. cle’s electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to If you carry a regular size spare tire in your increase its capacity and accommodate vehicle or trailer as a precaution against wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare are connected properly, please consult tire is firmly secured. your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper & operation of the turn signals and the brake Trailer towing tips lights each time you hitch up. CAUTION ! Tires . Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) WARNING when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days. Never tow a trailer when the tem- . After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, porary spare tire is used. The tem- When towing a trailer, steering, check that the standard side mirrors porary spare tire is not designed to stability, stopping distance and provide a good rearward field of view sustain the towing load. Use of the braking performance will be dif- without significant blind spots. If significant temporary spare tire when towing ferent from normal operation. For ’ ’ blind spots occur with the vehicle s stan- can result in failure of the spare tire safety s sake, you should employ dard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that and/or less stability of the vehicle. extra caution when towing a conform with Federal, state/province and/ trailer and you should never or other applicable regulations. Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle speed. You should also keep the ! Trailer lights are properly inflated. Refer to “Tires” F12- following tips in mind: 5 and in “GAS STATION REFERENCE” at CAUTION the end of this manual. ! Before starting out on a trip . Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to- Direct splicing or other improper Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in hitch mounting are in good condition. If connection of trailer lights may ’ any problems are apparent, do not tow the damage your vehicle’s electrical accordance with the trailer manufacturer s specifications. trailer. system and cause a malfunction of . ’ Check that the vehicle sits horizontally your vehicle s lighting system. In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is when towing a trailer, ask a commercial tipped sharply up at the front and down at Driving tips 8-25 the rear, check the total trailer weight, ! Driving with a trailer GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then . You should allow for considerably more confirm that the load and its distribution stopping distance when towing a trailer. are acceptable. Avoid sudden braking because it may . Check that the tire pressures are result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of correct. control. . Check that the vehicle and trailer are . Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accel- connected properly. Confirm that erations. If your vehicle has a manual – the trailer tongue is connected transmission, always start out in first gear properly to the hitch ball. and release the clutch at moderate engine – the trailer lights connector is con- revolution. nected properly and trailer’s brake . Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and lights illuminate when the vehicle’s rapid lane changes. 1) Left turn brake pedal is pressed, and that the . Slow down before turning. Make a ’ 2) Right turn trailer s turn signal lights flash when longer than normal turning radius because ’ . the vehicle s turn signal lever is oper- the trailer wheels will be closer than the Backing up with a trailer is difficult and ated. vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. In takes practice. When backing up with a – the safety chains are connected a tight turn, the trailer could hit your trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. properly. vehicle. When turning back, grip the bottom of the – steering wheel with one hand and turn it to all cargo in the trailer is secured . Crosswinds will adversely affect the the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right safety in position. handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus- for a right turn. – the side mirrors provide a good ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to . rearward field of view without a sig- weather conditions or the passing of large If the ABS warning light illuminates nificant blind spot. trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing . Sufficient time should be taken to learn grip the steering wheel and slow down the trailer and have repairs performed the “feel” of the vehicle/trailer combination immediately but gradually. immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. before starting out on a trip. In an area free . When passing other vehicles, consid- of traffic, practice turning, stopping and erable distance is required because of the ! Driving on grades backing up. added weight and length caused by . Before going down a steep hill, slow attaching the trailer to your vehicle. down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the

– CONTINUED – 8-26 Driving tips engine braking effect and prevent over- –“AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not CVT models)” F3-15 make sudden downshifts. . . When driving uphill in hot weather, the For AT and CVT models, avoid using air conditioner may turn off automatically the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on to protect the engine from overheating. an uphill slope instead of using the . parking brake or foot brake. That may When driving uphill in hot weather, pay cause the transmission fluid to overheat. attention to the coolant temperature high warning light (for all models) and AT OIL ! Parking on a grade TEMP warning light (for AT and CVT Always block the wheels under both models) because the engine and trans- vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply mission are relatively prone to overheating the parking brake firmly. You should not under these conditions. If the coolant park on a hill or slope. But if parking on a temperature high warning light and/or the hill or slope cannot be avoided, you AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates, should take the following steps: immediately turn off the air conditioner and 1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal stop the vehicle in the nearest safe down. location. For further instructions and addi- 2. Have someone place wheel blocks tional information, refer to the following under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. sections. 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, –“If you park your vehicle in an ” F release the regular brakes slowly until the emergency 9-2 blocks absorb the load. –“Engine overheating” F9-12 –“ 4. Apply the regular brakes and then Coolant temperature low indicator apply the parking brake; slowly release light/Coolant temperature high warn- the regular brakes. ing light” F3-13 5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (MT models) or “P” (AT and CVT models) and shut off the engine. In case of emergency

If you park your vehicle in an emergency...... 9-2 If no steam is coming from the engine Temporary spare tire...... 9-2 compartment ...... 9-12 Maintenance tools ...... 9-3 Towing ...... 9-12 Legacy...... 9-4 Towing and tie-down hooks...... 9-13 Outback ...... 9-5 Using a flat-bed truck...... 9-15 Towing with all wheels on the ground...... 9-15 Flat tires...... 9-6 – Changing a flat tire...... 9-6 Electronic parking brake if the electronic Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) parking brake cannot be released...... 9-16 (if equipped)...... 9-9 Trunk lid (Legacy) – if the trunk lid cannot Jump starting ...... 9-10 be opened ...... 9-19 How to jump start...... 9-10 Rear gate (Outback) – if the rear gate Engine overheating ...... 9-12 cannot be unlocked...... 9-19 – If steam is coming from the engine Moonroof if moonroof cannot be closed ...... 9-20 compartment...... 9-12

9 9-2 In case of emergency

If you park your vehicle in an NOTE Temporary spare tire emergency When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work. WARNING . Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle and may lead to an accident. . When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the The hazard warning flasher should be original pressure sensor/trans- used in day or night to warn other drivers mitter being transferred, the low when you have to park your vehicle under tire pressure warning light will emergency conditions. illuminate steadily after blinking for approximately one minute. Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to This indicates the tire pressure safely pull off the road if a problem occurs. monitoring system (TPMS) is un- The hazard warning flasher can be acti- able to monitor all four road vated regardless of the ignition switch wheels. Contact your SUBARU position. dealer as soon as possible for Turn on the hazard warning by pressing tire and sensor replacement and/ the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it or system resetting. off by pressing the switch again. In case of emergency 9-3

CAUTION Maintenance tools Never use any temporary spare tire Your vehicle is equipped with the following other than the original. Using other maintenance tools. sizes may result in severe mechan- . Jack ical damage to the drive train of your . Jack handle vehicle. . Screwdriver . The temporary spare tire is smaller and Towing hook (eye bolt) lighter than a conventional tire and is . Wheel nut wrench designed for emergency use only. Re- . Electronic parking brake release tool move the temporary spare tire and reinstall the conventional tire as soon as possible because the spare tire is de- 1) Tread wear indicator bar signed only for temporary use. 2) Indicator location mark Check the inflation pressure of the tem- . When the wear indicator appears on porary spare tire periodically to keep the the tread, replace the tire. tire ready for use. The correct pressure is . The temporary spare tire must be used 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2). only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire gets punctured, replace the wheel with a When using the temporary spare tire, note rear wheel and install the temporary spare the following precautions. tire in place of the removed rear wheel. . Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). . Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit properly. . Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the same time. . Do not drive over obstacles. This tire has a smaller diameter, so road clearance is reduced.

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& Legacy 5) Tool bucket the floor cover of the trunk. The electronic parking brake release tool is stored under the floor of the trunk. The other tools are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel. For the method to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires” F9-6. For the method to use the electronic parking brake release tool, refer to “Elec- tronic parking brake – if the electronic parking brake cannot be released” F9-16.

1) Under-floor storage compartment (Refer 1) Wheel nut wrench to “Under-floor storage compartment” 2) Screwdriver F6-18.) 3) Jack 2) Electronic parking brake release tool 4) Towing hook (eye bolt) 3) Jack handle 4) Spare tire The jack handle is stored on the back of In case of emergency 9-5

& Outback 5) Tool bucket area. The electronic parking brake release tool is stored under the floor of the cargo area. The other tools are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel. For the method to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires” F9-6. For the method to use the electronic parking brake release tool, refer to “Elec- tronic parking brake – if the electronic parking brake cannot be released” F9-16.

Flat tires . Always turn off the engine before 5. Take out the jack, jack handle and raising the flat tire off the ground wheel nut wrench. If you have a flat tire while driving, never using the jack. Never swing or The tools and the spare tire are stored brake suddenly; keep driving straight push the vehicle supported with under the floor of the trunk (Legacy) or the ahead while gradually reducing speed. the jack. The jack can come out cargo area (Outback). Refer to “Mainte- Then slowly pull off the road to a safe of the jacking point due to a jolt nance tools” F9-3. place. and this can result in a serious accident. NOTE & Changing a flat tire Make sure that the jack is well lubri- 1. Park on a hard, level surface, when- cated before using it. WARNING ever possible, then stop the engine. 2. Apply the parking brake securely and . Do not jack up the vehicle on an shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models) incline or a loose road surface. or the select lever in the “P” (Park) position The jack can come out of the (AT and CVT models). jacking point or sink into the 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher ground and this can result in a and have everyone get out of the vehicle. serious accident. . Use only the jack provided with your vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire. Never get under the vehicle while support- ing the vehicle with this jack. Legacy

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire. In case of emergency 9-7

Outback 7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack 6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. head engages firmly into the jack-up point. attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take the spare tire out. NOTE If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary spare tire, carefully read “Temporary spare tire” F9-2 and strictly follow the instructions.

8. Place the jack under the side sill at the 9. Insert the jack handle into the jack- front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat screw, and turn the handle until the tire tire. clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary.

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10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand. lbs (50 kg) at the top of the wheel nut tire. wrench. Never use your foot on the wheel WARNING nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the Do not use oil or grease on the specified torque. Have the wheel nut wheel studs or nuts when the spare torque checked at the nearest automotive tire is installed. This could cause the service facility. nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.

13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.

15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment. Put the spacer and tighten the attaching bolt firmly. Also store the jack and jack handle in their 14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely storage locations. tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tightening order in the 11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean illustration. the mounting surface of the wheel and hub The torque for tightening the nuts is 89 with a cloth. lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m). This torque is 12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the equivalent to applying approximately 110 In case of emergency 9-9

WARNING activate only when the vehicle is driven. being transferred, the low tire pres- Also, this system may not react immedi- sure warning light will illuminate Never place a tire or tire changing ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for steadily after blinking for approxi- tools in the passenger compartment example, a blow-out caused running over mately one minute. This indicates after changing wheels. In a sudden a sharp object). the TPMS is unable to monitor all stop or collision, loose equipment four road wheels. Contact your could strike occupants and cause WARNING SUBARU dealer as soon as possible injury. Store the tire and all tools in for tire and sensor replacement and/ If the low tire pressure warning light the proper place. or system resetting. illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, & straight ahead while gradually redu- Tire pressure monitoring cing speed. Then slowly pull off the as this may cause a malfunction of system (TPMS) (if equipped) road to a safe place. Otherwise an the tire pressure sensors. accident involving serious vehicle If the light illuminates steadily after damage and serious personal injury blinking for approximately one min- could occur. ute, promptly contact a SUBARU Check the pressure for all four tires dealer to have the system inspected. and adjust the pressure to the COLD tire pressure shown on the vehicle placard on the door pillar on the driver’s side. If this light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace The tire pressure monitoring system pro- it with a spare tire as soon as vides the driver with the warning message possible. indicated by sending a signal from a When a spare tire is mounted or a sensor that is installed in each wheel wheel rim is replaced without the when tire pressure is severely low. original pressure sensor/transmitter The tire pressure monitoring system will 9-10 In case of emergency

Jump starting eye protectors, and remove metal & How to jump start objects such as rings, bands or 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 other metal jewelry. WARNING volts and the negative terminal is . Be sure the jumper cables and grounded. clamps on them do not have . Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. 2. If the booster battery is in another loose or missing insulation. Do not let it come in contact with vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. the eyes, skin, clothing or the . Do not jump start unless cables 3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and vehicle. in suitable condition are avail- accessories. able. If battery fluid gets on you, 4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in thoroughly flush the exposed . A running engine can be danger- the sequence illustrated. area with water immediately. Get ous. Keep your fingers, hands, medical help if the fluid has clothing, hair and tools away entered your eyes. from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts. If battery fluid is accidentally Removing rings, watches and swallowed, immediately drink a ties is advisable. large amount of milk or water, and obtain immediate medical . Jump starting is dangerous if it is help. done incorrectly. If you are un- sure about the proper procedure Keep everyone including chil- for jump starting, consult a com- dren away from the battery. petent mechanic. . The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is When your vehicle does not start due to a brought near it. Do not smoke or run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle light a match while jump starting. may be jump started by connecting your . Never attempt jump starting if the battery to another battery (called the discharged battery is frozen. It booster battery) with jumper cables. could cause the battery to burst or explode. . Whenever working on or around a battery, always wear suitable In case of emergency 9-11

1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. 2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. 3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery. 4) Connect the other end of the cable to the strut mounting nut. Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal. 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery. 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse order. 9-12 In case of emergency

Engine overheating compartment. Refer to “Engine hood” Towing F11-7. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If WARNING the fan is not turning, immediately turn off WARNING the engine and contact your authorized Never attempt to remove the radia- dealer for repair. Never tow AWD vehicles (including tor cap until the engine has been 3. After the engine coolant temperature AT, MT and CVT) with the front shut off and has fully cooled down. has dropped, turn off the engine. wheels raised off the ground while When the engine is hot, the coolant the rear wheels are on the ground, is under pressure. Removing the If the coolant temperature high warning or with the rear wheels raised off the cap while the engine is still hot light illuminates, turn off the engine. ground while the front wheels are on could release a spray of boiling hot 4. After the engine has fully cooled down, the ground. This will cause the coolant, which could burn you very check the coolant level in the reserve vehicle to spin away due to the seriously. tank. operation or deterioration of the If the coolant level is below the “MIN” center differential. If the engine overheats, pull off the road mark, add coolant up to the “MAX” mark. safely and stop the vehicle in a safe place. Refer to “Engine coolant” F11-18 for details. & If steam is coming from the 5. If there is no coolant in the reserve engine compartment tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the Turn off the engine and get everyone radiator with coolant. away from the vehicle until it cools down. If you remove the radiator cap from a hot & If no steam is coming from radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the the engine compartment radiator cap, then turn the cap counter- For details about how to check the coolant clockwise slowly without pressing down level or how to add coolant, refer to until it stops. Release the pressure from “Engine coolant” F11-18. the radiator. After the pressure has been fully released, remove the cap by pressing 1. Keep the engine running at idling down and turning it. If towing is necessary, it is best done by speed. your SUBARU dealer or a commercial 2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine towing service. Observe the following In case of emergency 9-13 procedures for safety. longer be seen. & Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). CAUTION . Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes. 2. Pry off the cover on the front bumper . Never use the tie-down hook using a screwdriver, and you will find a 4. Tighten the towing hook securely closest to the muffler under the threaded hole for attaching the towing using the jack handle. vehicle for towing purposes. hook. . After towing, remove the towing hook from To prevent deformation to the the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. bumper and the towing hook, do Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks. WARNING Front towing hook: . Do not use the towing hook 1. Take out the towing hook and screw- except when towing your vehicle. driver from the on board tool bucket. Take . Be sure to remove the towing out the jack handle from the trunk (Le- hook after towing. Leaving the gacy) or cargo area (Outback). towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision. 3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until the threads can no – CONTINUED – 9-14 In case of emergency

Rear towing hook: After towing, remove the towing hook from 1. Take the towing hook out of the tool the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. bucket and take the screwdriver out of the Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. tool bucket. Take the jack handle out of the trunk (Legacy) or cargo area (Out- WARNING back). Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle.

Front tie-down hooks:

3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook. The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle. In case of emergency 9-15

Rear tie-down holes: WARNING properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and Use the rear tie-down holes only for care must be taken not to pull the chains downward anchoring. If they are so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. used to anchor the vehicle in any other direction, cables may slip out & Towing with all wheels on the of the holes, possibly causing a ground dangerous situation.

& Using a flat-bed truck

WARNING . Never turn the ignition switch to This is the best way to transport your the “LOCK” position while the vehicle. Use the following procedures to vehicle is being towed because ensure safe transportation. 1) Rear tie-down hole the steering wheel and the direc- 1. Shift the select lever into the “P” tion of the wheels will be locked. The rear tie-down holes are located near position for AT and CVT models or the . Remember that the brake booster each of the jack-up reinforcements. “ ” shift lever into 1st for MT models. and power steering do not func- 2. Apply the parking brake firmly. tion when the engine is not 3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier running. Because the engine is – CONTINUED – 9-16 In case of emergency

turned off, it will take greater prevent damage to the vehicle. Electronic parking brake – if effort to operate the brake pedal the electronic parking brake and steering wheel. cannot be released

CAUTION WARNING . If transmission failure occurs, . When the electronic parking transport your vehicle on a flat- brake cannot be released, the bed truck. electronic parking brake system . Do not run the engine while being may malfunction. Driving in such towed using this method. Trans- conditions may cause an unex- mission damage could result if pected accident. Contact your the vehicle is towed with the SUBARU dealer for inspection engine running. as soon as possible. . For AT and CVT models, the . You can release the electronic traveling speed must be limited parking brake by using the elec- to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and tronic parking brake release tool the traveling distance to less in case of an emergency. How- than 31 miles (50 km). For greater ever, after releasing the electro- speeds and distances, transport nic parking brake by using the your vehicle on a flat-bed truck. electronic parking brake release tool, contact your SUBARU deal- 1. Check the transmission and differen- er for inspection as soon as tial oil levels and add oil to bring it to the possible. upper level if necessary. . Release the electronic parking 2. Release the parking brake and put the brakebyusingtheelectronic transmission in neutral. parking brake release tool on a 3. The ignition switch should be in the level road. Otherwise, the vehicle “Acc” position while the vehicle is being may move, which could cause an towed. accident. 4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to In case of emergency 9-17

. When releasing the electronic . If the cap cannot be removed, 3. Make sure that the brake system parking brake by using the elec- contact your SUBARU dealer for warning light and the indicator light on tronic parking brake release tool, inspection. the parking brake switch have turned off. always perform the following . After releasing the electronic 4. Use tire stops under the tires to items. parking brake by using the elec- prevent the vehicle from moving. – Shift the shift lever in the “1” tronic parking brake release tool, 5. Take out the electronic parking brake or “R” position (MT models). make sure that the cap is rein- release tool. Refer to “Maintenance tools” F – Shift the select lever in the “P” stalled to the parking brake re- 9-3. position (AT and CVT models). lease device. If the cap is not – reinstalled, water or dust enters Use tire stops under the tires. the device and the device may . When releasing the electronic malfunction. parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool, make sure that the ignition NOTE switch is in the “LOCK” position. It may be difficult to release the elec- Otherwise, the electronic parking tronic parking brake by using the brake system may operate and electronic parking brake release tool. the electronic parking brake re- Have your SUBARU dealer release the lease tool may rotate and unex- electronic parking brake if necessary. pected accident may occur. In the event that you cannot release the electronic parking brake by pulling the CAUTION electronic parking brake switch or by depressing the accelerator pedal, you . Under certain weather conditions can release the electronic parking brake (rain, snow, sandstorm, etc.), do manually by using the electronic parking not release the electronic parking brake release tool. brakebyusingtheelectronic 1. Shift the shift lever in the “1” or “R” parking brake release tool. If position (MT models) or the select lever in water or dust enters the device, the “P” position (AT and CVT models). the device may malfunction. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. – CONTINUED – 9-18 In case of emergency

wise. CAUTION . Do not turn the electronic parking brake release tool counterclockwise or turn it around more than 300 times. Doing so may result in a malfunction of the electronic parking brake. . Do not use electric power tools to turn the electronic parking brake release tool. Doing so may result in a malfunction of the electronic parking brake.

8. Break the white film and insert the electronic parking brake release tool into the parking brake release device. 9. Turn the electronic parking brake release tool clockwise approximately 200 to 250 rotations. 10. To confirm that the electronic parking brake is released, shift the shift lever or the select lever to the “N” position, slightly move the tire stops and have someone push the vehicle slightly while you remain ’ 6. Insert the electronic parking brake in the driver s seat. If the vehicle moves, release tool into the cap of the parking the electronic parking brake has been brake release device. released. 7. Remove the cap of the parking brake 11. Readjust the tire stops. release device by turning the electronic 12. Reinstall the cap to the parking brake parking brake release tool counterclock- release device. In case of emergency 9-19

Trunk lid (Legacy) – if the Rear gate (Outback) – if the Always use a flat-head screwdriver trunk lid cannot be opened rear gate cannot be unlocked or a similar tool.

The trunk lid can also be opened using the In the event that you cannot unlock the key. rear gate by operating the power door locking switches or the remote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from inside the cargo area.

3. To unlock the rear gate, turn the lever to the right position using a flat-head To open the trunk lid, insert the key into screwdriver or a similar tool. the key cylinder and turn it clockwise. 4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear gate handle. 1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver. 2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the rear gate trim panel. CAUTION Never operate the rear gate lock release lever with your fingers because doing so may cause an injury. 9-20 In case of emergency

Moonroof – if moonroof cannot be closed

If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the moonroof manually. 1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket. 2. Open the overhead console. Refer to “Overhead console” F6-8.

4. Insert the hex-head wrench in the end of the motor shaft. To lower the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise. To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counterclockwise. Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer.

3. Remove the two screws that retain the moonroof switch body. Then, remove the moonroof switch. Appearance care

Exterior care ...... 10-2 Cleaning the interior...... 10-5 Washing...... 10-2 Seat fabric...... 10-5 Waxing and polishing ...... 10-3 Leather seat materials...... 10-5 Cleaning aluminum wheels ...... 10-3 Synthetic leather upholstery...... 10-5 Corrosion protection...... 10-4 Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument Most common causes of corrosion ...... 10-4 panel, console panel, switches, combination To help prevent corrosion...... 10-4 meter, and other plastic surface ...... 10-5 Navigation monitor (if equipped) ...... 10-6

10 10-2 Appearance care

Exterior care NOTE system, fuel and brake lines, brake When having your vehicle washed in cables, floor pan and fenders, and sus- & Washing an automatic car wash, make sure pension. beforehand that the car wash is of Thoroughly flush the underbody and in- CAUTION suitable type. side of the fenders with lukewarm or cold The best way to preserve your vehicle’s water at frequent intervals to reduce the . When washing the vehicle, the beauty is frequent washing. Wash the harmful effects of such agents. brakes may get wet. As a result, vehicle at least once a month to avoid Mud and sand adhering to the underbody the brake stopping distance will contamination by road grime. be longer. To dry the brakes, components may accelerate their corro- drive the vehicle at a safe speed Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty sion. while lightly pressing the brake of lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash After driving off-road or on muddy or pedal to heat up the brakes. the vehicle with hot water and in direct sandy roads, wash the mud and sand off the underbody. . Do not wash the engine compart- sunlight. ment and areas adjacent to it. If Carefully flush the suspension and axle Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot, tree parts, as they are particularly prone to water enters the engine air in- sap, and bird droppings should be washed take, electrical parts or the power mud and sand buildup. Do not use a off by using a light detergent, as required. sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud. steering fluid reservoir, it will If you use a light detergent, make certain cause engine trouble or faulty that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use CAUTION power steering. strong soap or chemical detergents. All . Outback: Since your vehicle is cleaning agents should be promptly . Be careful not to damage brake equipped with a rear wiper, auto- flushed from the surface and not allowed hoses, sensor harnesses, and matic car-wash brushes could to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly other parts when washing sus- become tangled around it, dama- with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the pension components. ging the wiper arm and other remaining water off with a chamois or soft . Be careful not to flush the engine components. Ask the automatic cloth. bottom for a long time. It may car-wash operator not to let the ! Washing the underbody cause damage of some electrical brushes touch the wiper arm or parts. to fix the wiper arm on the rear Chemicals, salts and gravel used for window glass with adhesive tape deicing road surfaces are extremely cor- before operating the machine. rosive, accelerating the corrosion of underbody components, such as the exhaust Appearance care 10-3

! Using a warm water washer surface with a fine-grained compound. & Cleaning aluminum wheels . Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) Never polish just the affected area, but . Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels or more between the washer nozzle and include the surrounding area as well. clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt the vehicle. Always polish in only one direction. A is left on too long, it may be difficult to No. 2000 grain compound is recom- . Do not wash the same area continu- clean off. mended. Never use a coarse-grained ously. . compound. Coarser grained compounds Do not use soap containing grit to . If a stain will not come out easily, wash have a smaller grain-size number and clean the wheels. Be sure to use a neutral by hand. Some warm water washers are could damage the paint. After polishing cleaning agent, and later rinse thoroughly of the high temperature, high pressure with a compound, coat with wax to restore with water. Do not clean the wheels with a type, and they can damage or deform the the original luster. Frequent polishing with stiff brush or expose them to a high-speed resin parts such as mouldings, or cause acompoundoranincorrectpolishing washing device. . water to leak into the vehicle. technique will result in removing the paint Clean the vehicle (including the alumi- & Waxing and polishing layer and exposing the undercoat. When num wheels) with water as soon as in doubt, it is always best to contact your possible when it has been splashed with Always wash and dry the vehicle before SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- sea water, exposed to sea breezes, or waxing and polishing. list. driven on roads treated with salt or other Use a good quality polish and wax and agents. apply them according to the manufac- NOTE ’ turer s instructions. Wax or polish when Be careful not to block the windshield the painted surface is cool. washer nozzles with wax when waxing Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim, the vehicle. as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of wax on a painted surface leads to loss of the original luster and also quickens the deterioration of the surface. It is recommended that a coat of wax be applied at least once a month, or whenever the surface no longer repels water. If the appearance of the paint has dimin- ished to the point where the luster or tone cannot be restored, lightly polish the 10-4 Appearance care

Corrosion protection though other parts of the vehicle may be assistance. dry. Repair chips and scratches in the paint as Your SUBARU has been designed and 4. High temperatures will cause corro- soon as you find them. built to resist corrosion. Special materials sion to parts of the vehicle which cannot and protective finishes have been used on dry quickly due to lack of proper ventila- Check the interior of the vehicle for water most parts of the vehicle to help maintain tion. and dirt accumulation under the floor mats fine appearance, strength, and reliable because that could cause corrosion. operation. & To help prevent corrosion Occasionally check under the mats to make sure the area is dry. & Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent Most common causes of corrosion of the body and suspension Keep your garage dry. Do not park your corrosion components. Also, wash the vehicle vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated The most common causes of corrosion promptly after driving on any of the garage. In such a garage, corrosion can are: following surfaces. be caused by dampness. If you wash the 1. The accumulation of moisture retain- . roads that have been salted to prevent vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle ing dirt and debris in body panel sections, them from freezing in winter into the garage when wet or covered with cavities, and other areas. . mud, sand, or gravel snow, that can cause dampness. . 2. Damage to paint and other protective coastal roads If your vehicle is operated in cold weather coatings caused by gravel and stone and/or in areas where road salts and other chips or minor accidents. After the winter has ended, it is recommended that the underbody be given a corrosive materials are used, the door Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle very thorough washing. hinges and locks, trunk lid lock, and hood when: latch should be inspected and lubricated 1. It is exposed to road salt or dust Before the beginning of winter, check the periodically. control chemicals, or used in coastal condition of underbody components, such areas where there is more salt in the air, as the exhaust system, fuel and brake or in areas where there is considerable lines, brake cables, suspension, steering industrial pollution. system, floor pan, and fenders. If any of them are found to be rusted, they should 2. It is driven in areas of high humidity, be given an appropriate rust prevention especially when temperatures range just treatment or should be replaced. Contact above freezing. your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind 3. Dampness in certain parts of the of maintenance and treatment if you need vehicle remains for a long time, even Appearance care 10-5

Cleaning the interior & Leather seat materials or detergent and water, after first vacuum- The leather used by SUBARU is a high ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate quality natural product which will retain its soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe control panel, audio equipment, instru- distinctive appearance and feel for many off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial ment panel, center console, combination years with proper care. foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic meter panel, and switches. (Do not use leather materials may be used when Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the necessary. organic solvents.) surface can cause the material to become brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular & Seat fabric NOTE cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber Strong cleaning agents such as sol- Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a cloth should be performed monthly, taking vents, paint thinners, window cleaner vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the care not to soak the leather or allow water or gasoline must never be used on fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum to penetrate the stitched seams. leather or synthetic interior materials. cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it. A mild detergent suitable for cleaning Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly woolen fabrics may be used to remove & wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry Climate control panel, audio thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If panel, instrument panel, using a solution of mild soap and luke- your SUBARU is to be parked for a long console panel, switches, warm water then dry thoroughly. time in bright sunlight, it is recommended combination meter, and other that the seats and headrests be covered, If the stain does not come out, try a plastic surface or the windows shaded, to prevent fading Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate commercially-available fabric cleaner. Use or shrinkage. the cleaner on a hidden place and make control panel, audio equipment, instru- sure it does not affect the fabric adversely. Minor surface blemishes or bald patches ment panel, center console, combination Use the cleaner according to its instruc- may be treated with a commercial leather meter panel, and switches. tions. spray lacquer. You will discover that each leather seat section will develop soft folds NOTE NOTE or wrinkles, which is characteristic of Do not use organic solvents such as When cleaning the seat, do not use genuine leather. paint thinners or gasoline, or strong cleaning agents that contain those benzine, paint thinner, or any similar & materials. Synthetic leather upholstery solvents. The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap

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& Navigation monitor (if equipped) To clean the navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. If the navigation monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent. NOTE . Do not spray neutral detergent directly onto the monitor. Doing so could damage the monitor’s components. . Do not wipe the monitor with a hard cloth. Doing so could scratch the monitor. . Do not use cleaning fluid that contains thinner, gasoline, or any other volatile substance. Such cleaning fluid could erase the lettering on the switches at the bottom of the monitor. Maintenance and service

Maintenance schedule ...... 11-3 Drive belts ...... 11-23 Maintenance precautions...... 11-3 Manual transmission oil ...... 11-23 Before checking or servicing in the engine Checking the oil level ...... 11-23 compartment...... 11-4 Recommended grade and viscosity...... 11-24 When checking or servicing in the engine Automatic transmission fluid...... 11-24 compartment (2.5 L non-turbo models) ...... 11-4 Checking the fluid level...... 11-24 When checking or servicing in the engine Recommended fluid...... 11-25 compartment while the engine is running...... 11-5 Continuously variable transmission fluid ...... 11-26 Maintenance tips ...... 11-5 Removing and reinstalling clips...... 11-5 Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT models)...... 11-26 Removing air intake duct...... 11-7 Checking the oil level ...... 11-26 Pulling off the fender lining ...... 11-7 Recommended grade and viscosity...... 11-27 Engine hood ...... 11-7 Rear differential gear oil...... 11-27 Engine compartment overview...... 11-9 Checking the gear oil level...... 11-27 2.5 L non-turbo models ...... 11-9 Recommended grade and viscosity...... 11-28 2.5 L turbo models ...... 11-10 Power steering fluid ...... 11-29 3.6 L models ...... 11-11 Checking the fluid level...... 11-29 Engine oil...... 11-12 Recommended fluid...... 11-30 Checking the oil level ...... 11-12 Brake fluid...... 11-30 Changing the oil and oil filter...... 11-14 Checking the fluid level...... 11-30 Recommended grade and viscosity ...... 11-16 Recommended brake fluid ...... 11-31 Recommended grade and viscosity under severe 11 driving conditions ...... 11-17 Clutch fluid (MT models)...... 11-31 Cooling system ...... 11-17 Checking the fluid level...... 11-31 Cooling fan, hose and connections...... 11-17 Recommended clutch fluid...... 11-32 Engine coolant...... 11-18 Brake booster ...... 11-32 Air cleaner element...... 11-20 Brake pedal ...... 11-33 Replacing the air cleaner element ...... 11-21 Checking the brake pedal free play ...... 11-33 Spark plugs ...... 11-22 Checking the brake pedal reserve distance...... 11-33 Recommended spark plugs ...... 11-22 Maintenance and service

Clutch pedal (MT models)...... 11-33 Rear window wiper blade assembly Checking the clutch function ...... 11-33 (Outback) ...... 11-45 Checking the clutch pedal free play ...... 11-34 Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback) ...... 11-46 Replacement of brake pad and lining...... 11-34 Battery ...... 11-47 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings...... 11-34 Fuses...... 11-48 Tires and wheels ...... 11-35 Main fuse...... 11-50 Types of tires ...... 11-35 Installation of accessories ...... 11-50 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Replacing bulbs...... 11-50 (if equipped)...... 11-35 Headlight...... 11-50 Tire inspection ...... 11-37 Front turn signal light ...... 11-53 Tire pressures and wear ...... 11-37 Front position light ...... 11-53 Wheel balance...... 11-39 Front fog light (if equipped)...... 11-53 Wear indicators...... 11-39 Rear combination lights ...... 11-54 Tire rotation direction mark ...... 11-40 Tail/Back-up light (Outback) ...... 11-56 Tire rotation ...... 11-40 License plate light ...... 11-57 Tire replacement ...... 11-41 Dome light...... 11-58 Wheel replacement...... 11-41 Map light ...... 11-59 Aluminum wheels...... 11-42 Vanity mirror light...... 11-59 Windshield washer fluid ...... 11-42 Door step light...... 11-60 Replacement of wiper blades...... 11-43 Cargo area light (Outback) ...... 11-60 Windshield wiper blade assembly ...... 11-44 Trunk light (Legacy) ...... 11-60 Windshield wiper blade rubber ...... 11-44 Other bulbs ...... 11-60 Maintenance and service 11-3

Maintenance schedule Maintenance precautions . Always be very careful to avoid injury when working on the vehi- The scheduled maintenance items re- When maintenance and service are re- cle. Remember that some of the quired to be serviced at regular intervals quired, it is recommended that all work be materials in the vehicle may be are shown in the “Warranty and Main- done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. hazardous if improperly used or tenance Booklet”. handled, for example, battery If you perform maintenance and service acid. For details about your maintenance sche- by yourself, you should familiarize yourself . dule, read the separate “Warranty and with the information provided in this Your vehicle should only be ser- Maintenance Booklet”. section on general maintenance and viced by persons fully competent service for your SUBARU. to do so. Serious personal injury may result to persons not experi- Incorrect or incomplete service could enced in servicing vehicles. cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera- . Always use the proper tools and tion. Any problems caused by improper make certain that they are well maintenance and service performed by maintained. you are not eligible for warranty coverage. . Never get under the vehicle sup- WARNING ported only by a jack. Always use safety stands to support the . Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle. vehicle must NEVER be per- . Never keep the engine running in formed on a single two-wheel a poorly ventilated area, such as dynamometer or similar appara- a garage or other closed areas. tus. Attempting to do so will . Do not smoke or allow open result in transmission damage flames around the fuel or battery. and in uncontrolled vehicle This will cause a fire. movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons . Because the fuel system is under nearby. pressure, replacement of the fuel filter should be performed only . Always select a safe area when by your SUBARU dealer. performing maintenance on your vehicle. . Wear adequate eye protection to

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guard against getting oil or fluids & Before checking or servicing & When checking or servicing in your eyes. If something does in the engine compartment in the engine compartment get in your eyes, thoroughly (2.5 L non-turbo models) wash them out with clean water. WARNING . Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS airbag system or seat- . Always stop the engine and set belt pretensioner system, or at- the parking brake firmly to pre- tempt to take its connectors vent the vehicle from moving. apart, as that may activate the . Always let the engine cool down. system or it can render it inop- Engine parts become very hot erative. NEVER use a circuit when the engine is running and tester for these wiring. If your remain hot for some time after SRS airbag or seatbelt preten- the engine is stopped. sioner needs service, consult . Do not spill engine oil, engine your nearest SUBARU dealer. coolant, brake fluid or any other fluid on hot engine components. This may cause a fire. . Always remove the key from the CAUTION ignition switch. When the ignition Do not contact the belt cover while switch is in the “ON” position, checking the components in the thecoolingfanmayoperate engine compartment. Doing so may suddenly even when the engine cause your hand to slip off the belt is stopped. cover and result in an unexpected . Before performing any servicing injury. on a vehicle equipped with a remote engine start system temporarily place that system in the service mode to prevent it from unexpectedly starting the engine. Maintenance and service 11-5

& When checking or servicing Maintenance tips in the engine compartment while the engine is running Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner WARNING elements or specific bulbs. A running engine can be dangerous. & Removing and reinstalling Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, clips hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving ! Removing clips engine parts. Removing rings, There are several types of clips used for watches and ties is advisable. your vehicle. ! Type A clips 2. Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage.

! Type B clips

1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised. 1. Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in – CONTINUED – 11-6 Maintenance and service the illustration. ! Reinstalling clips 2. Pull the protruded center portion to remove the entire body of the clip.

! Type C clips

Type C clips Type A clips Insert the clip without the center portion first and then push the center portion of the clip into the hole.

1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised. 2. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Type B clips Maintenance and service 11-7

& Removing air intake duct Engine hood

To open the hood: 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original positions.

3. Remove the clip from the fender lining. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the Refer to “Type B clips” F11-5. air intake duct, then remove the air intake duct. Refer to “Type A clips” F11-5. & Pulling off the fender lining It is necessary to pull off the fender lining 2. Pull the hood release knob under the when replacing some bulbs. instrument panel. 1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction of the bulb to be replaced. 2. Stop the engine.

4. Pull off the fender lining.

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WARNING Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may cause an accident and serious bodily injury.

3. Release the secondary hood release by moving the lever between the front grille and the hood toward the left. 4. Lift up the hood. To close the hood: 1. Lower the hood to a height of approximately 5.9 in (15 cm) above its closed position and then let it drop. 2. After closing the hood, be sure the hood is securely locked. If this does not close the hood, release it from a slightly higher position. Do not push the hood forcibly to close it. It could deform the metal. Maintenance and service 11-9

1) Power steering fluid reservoir Engine compartment overview (page 11-29) 2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) & 2.5 L non-turbo models (page 11-23) 3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-31) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-30) 5) Fuse box (page 11-48) 6) Battery (page 11-47) 7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-42) 8) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-12) 9) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-18) 10) Radiator cap (page 11-18) 11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-12) 12) Air cleaner case (page 11-20)

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& 2.5 L turbo models 1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-29) 2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-23) 3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-31) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-30) 5) Fuse box (page 11-48) 6) Battery (page 11-47) 7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-42) 8) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-12) 9) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-18) 10) Radiator cap (page 11-18) 11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-12) 12) Air cleaner case (page 11-20) Maintenance and service 11-11

& 3.6 L models 1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-29) 2) Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-26) 3) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-24) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-30) 5) Fuse box (page 11-48) 6) Battery (page 11-47) 7) Windshield washer tank (page 11-42) 8) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-12) 9) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-18) 10) Radiator cap (page 11-18) 11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-12) 12) Air cleaner case (page 11-20) 11-12 Maintenance and service

Engine oil conditions, you should check the oil & Checking the oil level level at least at every second fuel fill-up Check the engine oil level at each fuel time, and change the oil more fre- stop. quently. Please refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet for more de- 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and tails. stop the engine. If you check the oil level . If the oil consumption rate seems just after stopping the engine, wait a few abnormally high after the break-in minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil period, for example more than 1 quart pan before checking the level. per 1,200 miles or 1 liter per 2,000 kilometers, we recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.

NOTE . When the engine low oil level warning light illuminates, have your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The engine oil consumption rate is not stabilized, and therefore cannot be 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, determined until the vehicle has tra- and insert it again. veled at least several thousand miles 3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly (kilometers). Even after break-in, when inserted until it stops with the graphic the vehicle is used under severe driv- symbol “ ” on its top appearing as ing conditions such as those men- shown in the illustration. tionedintheWarrantyandMainte- nance Booklet, engine oil is consumed or deteriorated more quickly than under normal driving conditions. If you drive your vehicle under these severe Maintenance and service 11-13

. Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it. If oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If engine oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

NOTE . To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add any additional oil above the upper level when the engine is cold. . In 2.5 L engine models, the level 2.5 L models 3.6 L models gauge has a notch above the upper 1) Notch 1) Full level level. Just after driving or while the 2) Full level 2) Low level engine is warm, the engine oil level 3) Low level reading may be in a range between the 4. Pull out the level gauge again and upper level and the notch mark. This is check the oil level on it. If it is below the caused by thermal expansion of the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to engine oil. the upper level.

CAUTION . Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.

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& Changing the oil and oil filter properly. Change the oil and oil filter according to WARNING the maintenance schedule in the “War- ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Be careful not to burn yourself with The engine oil and oil filter must be hot engine oil. changed more frequently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving 5. Wipe the seating surface and around on dusty roads, when short trips are the drain plug with a clean cloth and frequently made, or when driving in tighten it securely with a new sealing extremely cold weather. washer after the oil has completely 1. Warm up the engine by letting the drained out. engine idle for approximately 10 minutes to ease draining the engine oil. 2.5 L turbo models 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. 3. Remove the oil filler cap.

2.5 L non-turbo models

3.6 L models 4. Drain out the engine oil by removing the drain plug while the engine is still 2.5 L non-turbo models warm. The used oil should be drained into an appropriate container and disposed of Maintenance and service 11-15

8. Clean the rubber seal seating area of Oil capacity (guideline): the bottom of engine and install the oil 2.5 L models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp filter by hand turning. Be careful not to qt) twist or damage the seal. 3.6 L models: 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp 9. Tighten the oil filter by the amount qt) indicated in the following table after the seal makes contact with the bottom of engine. The oil quantity indicated above is only a guideline. The necessary quantity of oil Oil filter Part Amount of depends on the quantity of oil that has Model color number rotation been drained. The quantity of drained oil Black 15208AA100 1 rotation differs slightly depending on the tempera- 2.5 L ture of the oil and the time the oil is left models 7/8 flowing out. After refilling the engine with 2.5 L turbo models Blue 15208AA12A rotation oil, therefore, you must use the level 3.6 L 3/4 gauge to confirm that the level is correct. models Black 15208AA031 rotation 12. Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks appear around the filter’s rubber CAUTION seal and drain plug. 13. Keep the engine idling until the engine . Never over tighten the oil filter reaches the normal operating temperature because that can result in an oil range, as indicated by the temperature leak. gauge on the combination meter. After . Thoroughly wipe off any engine that, check the engine oil level again. For oil that has spilled over the further details about the check procedure, exhaust pipe and/or under-cover. refer to “Checking the oil level” F11-12. If left unremoved, the oil could 3.6 L models catch fire. 6. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter 10. Reinstall the cover under the oil filter. wrench. 11. Pour engine oil through the filler neck. 7. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal. – CONTINUED – 11-16 Maintenance and service

& Recommended grade and In choosing an oil, you want the proper viscosity quality and viscosity, as well as one that will add to fuel economy. The following CAUTION table lists the recommended viscosities and applicable temperatures. Use only engine oil with the recom- When adding oil, different brands may be mended grade and viscosity. used together as long as they are the same API classification and SAE viscosity as those recommended by SUBARU. Oil grade: – ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Star- burst mark) – or API classification SM with the words ILSAC Certification Mark (Starburst Mark) “ENERGY CONSERVING”

These recommended oil grades can be identified by looking for either or both of the following marks displayed on the oil container.

SAE viscosity number and applicable temperature *: 5W-30 is preferred. Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity provide API Service label better fuel economy. However, in hot 1) Indicates the oil quality by API designa- weather, oil of higher viscosity is required tions to properly lubricate the engine. 2) Indicates the SAE oil viscosity grade 3) Indicates that the oil has fuel saving capabilities Maintenance and service 11-17

& Recommended grade and Cooling system shortened to that of the mixing viscosity under severe driv- coolant. ing conditions . Do not splash the engine coolant WARNING If the vehicle is used in desert areas, in over painted parts. The alcohol contained in the engine coolant areas with very high temperatures, or Never attempt to remove the radia- may damage the paint surface. used for heavy-duty applications such as tor cap until the engine has been towing a trailer, use of oil with the following shut off and has cooled down grade and viscosities is recommended. completely. Since the coolant is & Cooling fan, hose and con- under pressure, you may suffer API classification SM or SL: serious burns from a spray of boil- nections SAE viscosity No.: ing hot coolant when the cap is Your vehicle employs an electric cooling 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50 removed. fan which is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific temperature. CAUTION If the radiator cooling fan does not operate . even when the coolant temperature high Vehicles are filled at the factory warning light illuminates, the cooling fan with SUBARU Super Coolant that circuit may be defective. Check the fuse does not require the first change and replace it if necessary. Refer to for 11 years/137,500 miles (11 “Fuses” F11-48 and “Fuses and circuits” years/220,000 km). This coolant F12-6. If the fuse is not blown, have the should not be mixed with any cooling system checked by your SUBARU other brand or type of coolant dealer. during this period. Mixing with a different coolant will reduce the If frequent addition of coolant is neces- life of the coolant. Should it be sary, there may be a leak in the engine necessary to top off the coolant cooling system. It is recommended that for any reason, use only the cooling system and connections be SUBARU Super Coolant. checked for leaks, damage, or looseness. If the SUBARU Super Coolant is diluted with another brand or type, the maintenance interval is – CONTINUED – 11-18 Maintenance and service

! & Engine coolant Changing the coolant ! Checking the coolant level WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolant is under pressure, you may suffer serious burns from a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is removed.

Always add genuine SUBARU cooling 3. After refilling the reserve tank and the system conditioner whenever the coolant radiator, reinstall the caps and check that is replaced. the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap Change the engine coolant and add Check the coolant level at each fuel stop. are in the proper position. genuine SUBARU cooling system condi- 1. Check the coolant level on the outside tioner using the following procedures of the reservoir while the engine is cool. CAUTION according to the maintenance schedule 2. If the level is close to or lower than the “ . Be careful not to spill engine in the Warranty and Maintenance Book- “LOW” level mark, add coolant up to the ” coolant when adding it. If coolant let . “FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank is touches the exhaust pipe, it may empty, remove the radiator cap and refill cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or as required. a fire. If engine coolant gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. . Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts. The alcohol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint surface. Maintenance and service 11-19

1. Remove the under cover. drain plug and loosen the drain plug. Coolant capacity (guideline): 3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the 2.5 L non-turbo models: coolant from the radiator. Then drain the MT: 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt) coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the CVT: 6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt) drain plug securely. 2.5 L turbo models: 4. Install the under cover. 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt) 3.6 L models: 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)

CAUTION . Be careful not to spill engine 2.5 L models coolant when adding it. If coolant 1) Drain plug touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If engine coolant gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe 1) Fill up to here it off. . Do not splash the engine coolant 5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up to over painted parts. The alcohol just below the filler neck, allowing enough contained in the engine coolant room to add genuine SUBARU cooling may damage the paint surface. system conditioner in the radiator. Add genuine SUBARU cooling system conditioner until the coolant level reaches the filler neck. Do not pour the coolant too quickly, as this may lead to insufficient air 3.6 L models bleeding and trapped air in the system. 1) Drain plug 2. Place a proper container under the – CONTINUED – 11-20 Maintenance and service

8. Start and race the engine at 2,000 to Air cleaner element 3,000 rpm for 5 to 6 times within 40 seconds. 9. Stop the engine and wait until the WARNING coolant cools down (122 to 1408F [50 to 608C]). If there is any loss of coolant, add Do not operate the engine with the coolant to the radiator’s filler neck and to air cleaner element removed. The air the reserve tank’s “FULL” level. cleaner element not only filters 10. Put the radiator cap and reservoir cap intake air but also stops flames if back on and tighten firmly. the engine backfires. If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could be burned. 6. Pour the coolant and fill to the reser- ’ “ ” voir tank s FULL level mark. CAUTION When replacing the air cleaner element, use a genuine SUBARU air cleaner element. If it is not used, there is the possibility of causing a negative effect to the engine.

The air cleaner element functions as a filter screen. When the element is perfo- rated or removed, engine wear will be excessive and engine life shortened. The air cleaner element is a dry type. It is unnecessary to clean or wash the ele- 7. Put the radiator cap back on and ment. tighten firmly. At this time, make sure that the rubber gasket in the radiator cap is correctly in place. Maintenance and service 11-21

& Replacing the air cleaner to the top of the air cleaner case. element 3. Loosen the screw of the clamp. Replace the air cleaner element according 4. Unsnap the two clips holding the air to the maintenance schedule in the cleaner case cover. “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un- der extremely dusty conditions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts. ! Non-turbo models 1. Remove the air intake duct (except 3.6 L models). For the method to remove the air intake duct, refer to “Removing air intake duct” F11-7. 7. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the three projections on the air cleaner case cover into the slits on the air cleaner case and then snap the two 5. Open the air cleaner case cover and clips on the air cleaner case cover. remove the air cleaner element. 6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element.

1) Connector 2) Clamp 3) Clips 2. Unplug the connector that is attached

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! Turbo models 3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner Spark plugs cover and case with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element. It may be difficult to replace the spark 4. Snap the two clamps on the air cleaner plugs. It is recommended that you have case cover. the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer. The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book- let”. & Recommended spark plugs

2.5 L non-turbo models: 1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner case cover. SIFR6A11 (NGK) 2.5 L turbo models: SILFR6B8 (NGK) 3.6 L models: SILFR6C11 (NGK)

2. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air cleaner element. Maintenance and service 11-23

Drive belts Manual transmission oil It is unnecessary to check the deflection of & Checking the oil level the drive belt periodically because your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. However, replacement of the belt should be done according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement. If the belt is loose, cracked or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer. Turbo models 1) Yellow handle Check the oil level monthly. Non-turbo models 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and 1) Yellow handle stop the engine. 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and insert it again.

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& Recommended grade and Automatic transmission fluid viscosity & Each oil manufacturer has its own base Checking the fluid level oils and additives. Never use different The automatic transmission fluid expands brands together. largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Oil grade: Therefore, there are two different scales API classification GL-5 for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the level gauge. Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend checking 1) Upper level the fluid level when the fluid is at operating 2) Lower level temperature. 3. Pull out the level gauge again and ! Checking the fluid level when the check the oil level on it. If it is below the fluid is hot lower level, add oil through the level Check the fluid level monthly. gauge hole to bring the level up to the 1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise upper level. the temperature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 CAUTION to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal. SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera- 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and Be careful not to spill manual trans- ture set the parking brake. mission oil when adding it. If oil 3. First shift the select lever in each touches the exhaust pipe, it may position. Then shift it in the “P” position, cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a and run the engine at idling speed. fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. Maintenance and service 11-25

fluid level on the gauge. If it is below the & Recommended fluid lower level on the “HOT” range, add the recommended automatic transmission Use one of the following types of auto- fluid up to the upper level. matic transmission fluid. – ! SUBARU ATF Checking the fluid level when the – fluid is cold IDEMITSU ATF HP When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic NOTE transmission, check to see that the fluid Using any non-specified type of auto- level is between the lower level and upper matic transmission fluid could result in level on the “COLD” range. If it is below damage inside the transmission. When that range, add fluid up to the upper level. replacing the automatic transmission 1) Yellow handle Be careful not to overfill. fluid, be sure to use the specified type above. CAUTION Be careful not to spill automatic transmission fluid when adding it. If automatic transmission fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If automatic transmission fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

1) HOT range 2) COLD range 3) Upper level 4) Lower level 4. Pull out the level gauge and check the 11-26 Maintenance and service

Continuously variable trans- Front differential gear oil mission fluid (AT and CVT models) There is no continuously variable trans- & Checking the oil level mission fluid level gauge. It is unnecessary to check the continuously variable NOTE transmission fluid level. However, if ne- There are no differential oil level cessary, we recommend that you consult gauges for CVT models. your SUBARU dealer for inspection.

1) Upper level 2) Lower level 3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level.

1) Yellow handle CAUTION 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and Be careful not to spill front differ- stop the engine. ential gear oil when adding it. If oil 2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, touches the exhaust pipe, it may and insert it again. cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. Maintenance and service 11-27

& Recommended grade and Rear differential gear oil 3) Oil level viscosity & Each oil manufacturer has its own base Checking the gear oil level oils and additives. Never use different brands together.

Oil grade: API classification GL-5

SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature

CVT models (Legacy) 1) Filler plug 2) Drain plug

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If the oil level is below the bottom edge of the hole, add oil through the filler hole to raise the level. CAUTION . Be careful not to spill rear differential gear oil when adding it. If rear differential gear oil touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If rear differential gear oil gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off. . If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be an oil leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer.

& Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different 3.6 L models Others brands together. 1) Filler plug 1) Filler plug 2) Drain plug 2) Drain plug Oil grade: 3) Oil level 3) Oil level API classification GL-5 Remove the plug from the filler hole and check the oil level. The oil level should be kept even with the bottom of the filler hole. Maintenance and service 11-29

Power steering fluid . Be careful not to spill power steering fluid when adding it. If & Checking the fluid level power steering fluid touches the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If power steering fluid gets on the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

The power steering fluid expands greatly as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, the reservoir tank has two SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera- different checking ranges for hot and cold ture fluids. Check the power steering fluid level monthly. WARNING 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and stop the engine. Be careful not to burn yourself because the fluid may be hot.

CAUTION . When power steering fluid is being added, use only clean fluid, and be careful not to allow any dirt into the tank. And never use different brands together. . Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank.

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2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir Brake fluid . When adding brake fluid, be care- tank. ful not to allow any dirt into the When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has & Checking the fluid level reservoir. been run: Check that the oil level is . Never splash the brake fluid over between “HOT MIN” and “HOT MAX” on WARNING painted surfaces or rubber parts. the surface of the reservoir tank. Alcohol contained in the brake When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is . Never let brake fluid contact your fluid may damage them. eyes because brake fluid can be run: Check that the oil level is between . Be careful not to spill brake fluid “ ” “ ” harmful to your eyes. If brake COLD MIN and COLD MAX on the when adding it. If brake fluid fluid gets in your eyes, immedi- surface of the reservoir tank. touches the exhaust pipe, it may ately flush them thoroughly with 3. If the fluid level is lower than the cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or clean water. For safety, when applicable “MIN” line, add the recom- a fire. If brake fluid gets on the performing this work, wearing mended fluid as necessary to bring the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it eye protection is advisable. level between the “MIN” and “MAX” line. off. If the fluid level is extreme low, it may . Brake fluid absorbs moisture indicate possible leakage. Consult your from the air. Any absorbed moist- Check the fluid level monthly. SUBARU dealer for inspection. ure can cause a dangerous loss of braking performance. & Recommended fluid . If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If Use one of the following types of auto- you suspect a problem, have the matic transmission fluid. vehicle checked at your SUBARU – SUBARU ATF dealer. – IDEMITSU ATF HP –“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmis- CAUTION sion Fluid . Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake 1) “MAX” level mark fluids even if they are of the same 2) “MIN” level mark brand. Maintenance and service 11-31

Check the fluid level on the outside of the Clutch fluid (MT models) . Never splash the clutch fluid over reservoir. If the level is below “MIN”, add painted surfaces or rubber parts. the recommended brake fluid to “MAX”. & Checking the fluid level Alcohol contained in the clutch Use only brake fluid from a sealed fluid may damage them. container. WARNING . Be careful not to spill clutch fluid when adding it. If clutch fluid & Recommended brake fluid Never let clutch fluid contact your touches the exhaust pipe, it may eyes because clutch fluid can be cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid a fire. If clutch fluid gets on the fluid gets in your eyes, immediately flush exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it them thoroughly with clean water. off. For safety, when performing this CAUTION work, wearing eye protection is advisable. Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if CAUTION they are the same brand. . Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from the air. Any absorbed moisture can cause improper clutch operation. . If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU 1) “MAX” level mark dealer. 2) “MIN” level mark . Never use different brands of clutch fluid together. Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If the level is below “MIN” level . When clutch fluid is added, be mark, add the recommended clutch fluid careful not to allow any dirt into to “MAX” level mark. the tank. – CONTINUED – 11-32 Maintenance and service

Use only clutch fluid from a sealed Brake booster is applied by lighter force and gener- container. ates a greater braking force. If the brake booster does not operate as . You might hear the sound of ABS & Recommended clutch fluid described in the following procedure, have operating from the engine compart- it checked by your SUBARU dealer. ment. FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake 1. With the engine off, depress the brake Brake assist is not a system that brings fluid pedal several times, applying the same more braking ability to the vehicle pedal force each time. The distance the beyond its breaking capability. pedal travels should not vary. CAUTION 2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine. The pedal should move Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 slightly down to the floor. brake fluids even if they are of the 3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop same brand. the engine and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The pedal height should not change. 4. Start the engine again and run for approximately 1 minute then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal several times to check the brake booster. The brake booster operates properly if the pedal stroke decreases with each depression.

NOTE When you depress the brake pedal strongly or suddenly, the following phenomena occur. However, even though these occur, they do not indicate any malfunctions, and the brake assist system is operating properly. . You might feel that the brake pedal Maintenance and service 11-33

Brake pedal & Checking the brake pedal Clutch pedal (MT models) reserve distance Check the brake pedal free play and Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the main- reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and tenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Maintenance Booklet”. & Checking the brake pedal & Checking the clutch function free play Check the clutch engagement and disen- gagement. 1. With the engine idling, check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed, and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth. 2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal 1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm) slowly to check that the engine and Depress the pedal with a force of approxi- transmission smoothly couple without mately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure any sign of slippage. the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor. When the measurement is smaller than 1) 0.08 – 0.18 in (2 – 5 mm) the specification, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your Stop the engine and firmly depress the SUBARU dealer. brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than 2 lbf (10 N, 1 kgf). If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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& Checking the clutch pedal Replacement of brake pad you apply the brake pedal, have the brake free play and lining pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION & Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings If you continue to drive despite the When replacing the brake pad or lining, scraping noise from the audible use only genuine SUBARU parts. After brake pad wear indicator, it will replacement, the new parts must be result in the need for costly brake broken in as follows: rotor repair or replacement. ! Brake pad and lining While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more 1) 0.19 – 0.44 in (5 – 11 mm) times. ! Lightly press the clutch pedal down with Parking brake lining your finger until you feel resistance, and The break-in maintenance for the parking check the free play. brake linings should be performed at a If the free play is not within proper SUBARU dealer. specification, contact your SUBARU dealer.

The right front disc brake and the right rear disc brake have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied. If you hear this scraping noise each time Maintenance and service 11-35

Tires and wheels or icy roads, we strongly recommend the tire placard. Specifically, inflate them by an use of winter (snow) tires. extra 1 psi (6.9 kPa, 0.07 kgf/cm2) for & Types of tires When installing winter tires, be sure to every difference of 108F (5.68C) between the temperature in the garage and the You should be familiar with type of tires replace all four tires. temperature outside. By way of example, present on your vehicle. ! Winter (snow) tires the following table shows the required tire ! All season tires Winter tires are best suited for driving on pressures that correspond to various out- snow-covered and icy roads. However The factory-installed tires on your new side temperatures when the temperature winter tires do not perform as well as 8 8 vehicle except 2.5 L turbo models are all in the garage is 60 F (15.6 C). summer tires and all season tires on roads season tires. Example: other than snow-covered and icy roads. All season tires are designed to provide Tire size: P215/70R16 99S, P225/60R17 an adequate measure of traction, handling & Tire pressure monitoring 98T and braking performance in year-round system (TPMS) (if equipped) Standard tire pressures: driving including snowy and icy road Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) conditions. However all season tires do The tire pressure monitoring system pro- Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) vides the driver with a warning message not offer as much traction performance as Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C) winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow by sending a signal from a sensor that is or on icy roads. installed in each wheel when tire pressure Adjusted pressure All season tires are identified by “ALL is severely low. The tire pressure monitor- Outside [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2)] ing system will activate only when the temperature SEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on Front Rear the tire sidewall. vehicle is driven. Also, this system may not react immediately to a sudden drop in 308F(−18C) 35 (240, 2.4) 33 (230, 2.3) ! Summer tires tire pressure (for example, a blow-out 8 − 8 37 35 The factory-installed tires on your new 2.5 caused by running over a sharp object). 10 F( 12 C) (255, 2.55) (240, 2.4) L turbo models are summer tires. Summer − 8 If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm 10 F 37 (255, 2.55) tires are high-speed capability tires best (−238C) 39 (270, 2.7) suited for highway driving under dry garage and will then drive the vehicle in conditions. cold outside air, the resulting drop in tire Example: pressures may cause the low tire pressure Summer tires are inadequate for driving Tire size: P205/60R16 91V, P215/50R17 warning light to illuminate. To avoid this on slippery roads such as on snow- 90V, P225/50R17 93V, 225/45R18 91W problem when adjusting the tire pressures covered or icy roads. Standard tire pressures: in a warm garage, inflate the tires to 2 If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered pressures higher than those shown on the Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm ) – CONTINUED – 11-36 Maintenance and service

2 Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm ) or by an increase in the temperature in the WARNING Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C) tires can cause the low tire pressure warning light to go off. If the low tire pressure warning light Adjusted pressure does not illuminate briefly after the Outside [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2)] System resetting is necessary when the temperature wheels are changed (for example, a ignition switch is turned ON or the Front Rear switch to snow tires) and new TPMS light illuminates steadily after blink- 308F(−18C) 36 (250, 2.5) 35 (240, 2.4) valves are installed on the newly fitted ing for approximately one minute, you should have your Tire Pressure 8 − 8 38 37 wheels. Have this work performed by a 10 F( 12 C) (265, 2.65) (255, 2.55) SUBARU dealer following wheel replace- Monitoring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- − 8 ment. 10 F 39 (270, 2.7) ble. (−238C) 40 (280, 2.8) It may not be possible to install TPMS If this light illuminates while driving, If the low tire pressure warning light valves on certain wheels that are on the never brake suddenly and keep illuminates when you drive the vehicle in market. Therefore, if you change the driving straight ahead while gradu- cold outside air after adjusting the tire wheels (for example, a switch to snow ally reducing speed. Then slowly pressures in a warm garage, re-adjust the tires), use wheels that have the same part pull off the road to a safe place. tire pressures using the method described number as the standard-equipment Otherwise an accident involving above. Then, increase the vehicle speed wheels. Without four operational TPMS serious vehicle damage and serious to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) and check to valve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMS personal injury could occur. see that the low tire pressure warning light will not fully function and the warning light in the instrument panel will illuminate If this light still illuminates while goes off a few minutes later. If the low tire driving after adjusting the tire pres- pressure warning light does not go off, the steadily after blinking for approximately one minute. sure, a tire may have significant tire pressure monitoring system may not damage and a fast leak that causes be functioning normally. In this event, go When a tire is replaced, adjustments are the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have to a SUBARU dealer to have the system necessary to ensure continued normal a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire inspected as soon as possible. operation of the tire pressure monitoring as soon as possible. While the vehicle is driven, friction be- system. As with wheel replacement, there- When a spare tire is mounted or a tween tires and the road surface causes fore, you should have the work performed wheel rim is replaced without the the tires to warm up. After illumination of by a SUBARU dealer. original pressure sensor/transmitter the low tire pressure warning light, any being transferred, the low tire pres- increase in the tire pressures caused by sure warning light will illuminate an increase in the outside air temperature steadily after blinking for approxi- Maintenance and service 11-37

mately one minute. This indicates approach the curbs as squarely as the TPMS is unable to monitor all possible. Also, make sure the tires are four road wheels. Contact your not pressed against the curb when you SUBARU dealer as soon as possible park the vehicle. for tire and sensor replacement and/ . If you feel unusual vibration while or system resetting. If the light driving or find it difficult to steer the illuminates steadily after blinking vehicle in a straight line, one of the for approximately one minute, tires and/or wheels may be damaged. promptly contact a SUBARU dealer Drive slowly to the nearest authorized to have the system inspected. SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected.

& Tire inspection & Tire pressures and wear Check the tire pressures when the tires Check on a daily basis that the tires are Maintaining the correct tire pressures free from serious damage, nails, and ’ are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust helps to maximize the tires service lives the tire pressures to the values shown on stones. At the same time, check the tires and is essential for good running perfor- for abnormal wear. the tire placard. The tire placard is located mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust on the door pillar on the driver’s side. Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi- the pressure of each tire (including the ately if you find any problem. spare) at least once a month (for example, Driving even a short distance warms up during a fuel stop) and before any long the tires and increases the tire pressures. NOTE journey. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the . When the wheels and tires strike outside temperature. It is best to check tire curbs or are subjected to harsh treat- pressure outdoors before driving the ment as when the vehicle is driven on a vehicle. rough surface, they can suffer damage that cannot be seen with the naked eye. When a tire becomes warm, the air inside This type of damage does not become it expands, causing the tire pressure to evident until time has passed. Try not increase. Be careful not to mistakenly to drive over curbs, potholes or on release air from a warm tire to reduce its other rough surfaces. If doing so is pressure. unavoidable, keep the vehicle’s speed down to a walking pace or less, and

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NOTE . Correct tire pressure (tread worn . Abnormally low tire pressure (tread . The air pressure in a tire increases evenly) worn at shoulders) by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm2) when the tire becomes warm. . The tires are considered cold when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has been driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).

WARNING Do not let air out of warm tires to adjust pressure. Doing so will result in low tire pressure.

Incorrect tire pressures detract from con- Roadholding is good, and steering is Rolling resistance is high, so fuel controllability and ride comfort, and they responsive. Rolling resistance is low, so sumption is also higher. cause the tires to wear abnormally. fuel consumption is also lower. Maintenance and service 11-39

. Abnormally high tire pressure (tread & Wheel balance & Wear indicators worn in center) Each wheel was correctly balanced when your vehicle was new, but the wheels will become unbalanced as the tires become worn during use. Wheel imbalance causes the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain vehicle speeds and detracts from the vehicle’s straight-line stability. It can also cause steering and suspension system problems and abnormal tire wear. If you suspect that the wheels are not correctly balanced, have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation. 1) New tread Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire 2) Worn tread magnifies the effects of road-surface NOTE 3) Tread wear indicator bumps and dips, possibly resulting in Loss of correct wheel alignment* vehicle damage. causes the tires to wear on one side Each tire incorporates a tread wear and reduces the vehicle’s running indicator, which becomes visible when WARNING stability. Contact your SUBARU dealer the depth of the tread grooves decreases if you notice abnormal tire wear. to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be Driving at high speeds with exces- replaced when the tread wear indicator sively low tire pressures can cause *: The suspension system is designed to hold appears as a solid band across the tread. the tires to deform severely and to each wheel at a certain alignment (relative to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- the other wheels and to the road) for optimum WARNING crease in temperature could cause straight-line stability and cornering perfor- ’ tread separation, and destruction of mance. When a tire s tread wear indicator the tires. The resulting loss of becomes visible, the tire is worn vehicle control could lead to an beyond the acceptable limit and accident. must be replaced immediately. With a tire in this condition, driving at high speeds in wet weather can – CONTINUED – 11-40 Maintenance and service

cause the vehicle to hydroplane. the direction mark facing forward. The resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to an accident. & Tire rotation

NOTE For safety, inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible.

& Tire rotation direction mark

Vehicles equipped with unidirectional tires 1) Front Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel. To Vehicles equipped with 4 non-unidirec- maximize the life of each tire and ensure tional tires that the tires wear uniformly, it is best to 1) Front rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). Move the tires to the positions shown in the applicable illustration each time they are rotated. Replace any damaged or unevenly worn tire at the time of rotation. After tire Example of tire rotation direction mark rotation, adjust the tire pressures and 1) Front make sure the wheel nuts are correctly tightened. If the tire has a rotation direction specification, the tire rotation direction mark is After driving approximately 600 miles placed on its sidewall. (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again When you install a tire that has the tire and retighten any nut that has become rotation direction mark, install the tire with loose. Maintenance and service 11-41

& Tire replacement WARNING & Wheel replacement The wheels and tires are important and When replacing wheels due, for example, . integral parts of your vehicle’s design; All four tires must be the same in to damage, make sure the replacement they cannot be changed arbitrarily. The terms of manufacturer, brand wheels match the specifications of the tires fitted as standard equipment are (tread pattern), construction, de- wheels that are fitted as standard equip- optimally matched to the characteristics gree of wear, speed symbol, load ment. Replacement wheels are available of the vehicle and were selected to give index and size. Mixing tires of from SUBARU dealers. the best possible combination of running different types, sizes or degrees performance, ride comfort, and service of wear can result in damage to WARNING ’ life. It is essential for every tire to have a the vehicle s power train. Use of size and construction matching those different types or sizes of tires Use only those wheels that are shown on the tire placard and to have a can also dangerously reduce specified for your vehicle. Wheels speed symbol and load index matching controllability and braking per- not meeting specifications could those shown on the tire placard. formance and can lead to an interfere with brake caliper opera- accident. tion and may cause the tires to rub Using tires of a non-specified size detracts . Use only radial tires. Do not use against the wheel well housing dur- from controllability, ride comfort, braking radial tires together with belted ing turns. The resulting loss of performance, speedometer accuracy and bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. vehicle control could lead to an odometer accuracy. It also creates incor- Doing so can dangerously re- accident. rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro- ’ duce controllability, resulting in priately changes the vehicle sground an accident. clearance. All four tires must be the same in terms of manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), construction, and size. You are advised to replace the tires with new ones that are identical to those fitted as standard equipment. For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends replacing all four tires at the same time. 11-42 Maintenance and service

Aluminum wheels Windshield washer fluid

Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle them carefully to CAUTION maintain their appearance, performance, and safety. Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint . When any of the wheels is removed damage. and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque. . Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel. . Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs. . When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels. If you spray washer fluid on the windshield but the windshield washer fluid warning light illuminates or the supply of washer fluid runs out, add washer fluid in the tank. Remove the washer tank filler cap, then add fluid until it reaches the “FULL” mark on the tank. Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer fluid is unavailable use clean water. Maintenance and service 11-43

In areas where water freezes in winter, the concentration of the fluid remaining in Replacement of wiper blades use an anti-freeze type windshield washer the piping is too low for the outside fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid temperature, it may freeze and block the Grease, wax, insects, or other materials contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% nozzles. on the windshield or the wiper blade surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem- results in jerky wiper operation and streak- perature varies according to how much it CAUTION ing on the glass. If you cannot remove the is diluted, as indicated in the following streaks after operating the windshield . Adjust the washer fluid concen- table. washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, tration appropriately for the out- clean the outer surface of the windshield side temperature. If the concen- Washer Fluid Freezing (or rear window) and the wiper blades Concentration Temperature tration is inappropriate, sprayed using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral washer fluid may freeze on the 30% 10.48F(−128C) detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After windshield and obstruct your cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper 50% −48F(−208C) view, and the fluid may freeze in blades with clean water. The windshield is − 8 − 8 the reservoir tank. 100% 49 F( 45 C) clean if beads do not form when you rinse . State or local regulations on the windshield with water. volatile organic compounds may CAUTION restrict the use of methanol, a CAUTION Never use engine coolant as washer common windshield washer anti- . Do not clean the wiper blades fluid because it could cause paint freeze additive. Washer fluids with gasoline or a solvent, such damage. containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used as paint thinner or benzine. This will cause deterioration of the In order to prevent freezing of washer only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging wiper blades. fluid, check the freezing temperatures in ’ the table above when adjusting the fluid your vehicle s paint, wiper blades . When you wish to raise the concentration to the outside temperature. or washer system. passenger-side wiper arm, first If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with raise the driver-side wiper arm. a different concentration from the one Otherwise, the passenger-side used previously, purge the old fluid from wiper assembly and driver-side the piping between the reservoir tank and wiper assembly will touch each washer nozzles by operating the washer other, possibly resulting in for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if scratches.

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. Return the passenger-side wiper & Windshield wiper blade as- & Windshield wiper blade rub- arm to its original position before sembly ber returning the driver-side wiper arm to its original position. 1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield. Otherwise, the passenger-side wiper assembly and driver-side wiper assembly will touch each other, possibly resulting in scratches. . When returning the raised wipers to the original positions, return the wipers slowly on the windshield by hand. Returning the wipers from the detached positions by the spring operation might change the shape of the 1) Support wiper arm or scratch the wind- 1) Open the cover 1. Grasp the locked end of the blade shield. 2) Pull down the wiper blade rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the If you cannot eliminate the streaking even 2. Remove the wiper blade assembly by stoppers on the rubber are free of the after following this method, replace the opening the cover and pulling it down in support. wiper blades using the following proce- the direction shown in the illustration. dures. 3. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 4. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position. Maintenance and service 11-45

grooves in the rubber and slide the blade & Rear window wiper blade rubber assembly into the support until it assembly (Outback) locks. 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window.

1) Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal 1) Claw spines from the old blade rubber and 2) Stopper install them in the new blade rubber. 2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun- 4. Be sure to position the claws at the terclockwise. end of the support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper blade may scratch the windshield.

3. Align the claws of the support with the – CONTINUED – 11-46 Maintenance and service

& Rear window wiper blade 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of rubber (Outback) the plastic support.

3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. 1) Metal spines 1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to unlock it from the plastic 3. If the new blade rubber is not provided support. with two metal spines, remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber. Maintenance and service 11-47

ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, Battery the wiper may scratch the rear window glass. 5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the WARNING wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. . 6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly Before beginning work on or near lower it in position. any battery, be sure to extinguish all cigarettes, matches, and light- ers. Never expose a battery to an open flame or electric sparks. Batteries give off a gas which is highly flammable and explosive. . For safety, in case an explosion 4. Align the claws of the plastic support does occur, wear eye protection with the grooves in the blade rubber or shield your eyes when work- assembly, then slide the blade rubber ing near any battery. Never lean assembly into place. over a battery. . Do not let battery fluid contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint because battery fluid is a corrosive acid. If battery fluid gets on your skin or in your eyes, immediately flush the area with water thoroughly. Seek medical help immediately if acid has entered the eyes. If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a large amount of milk or water, and seek medical attention im- Securely retain both ends of the rubber mediately. with the stoppers on the plastic support . To lessen the risk of sparks, – CONTINUED – 11-48 Maintenance and service

remove rings, metal watchbands, distilled water. Fuses and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the positive battery terminal and any- CAUTION thing connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact Never replace a fuse with one hav- with any other metallic portion of ing a higher rating or with material the vehicle because a short cir- other than a fuse because serious cuit will result. damage or a fire could result. . Keep everyone including children The fuses are designed to melt during an away from the battery. overload to prevent damage to the wiring . Charge the battery in a well- harness and electrical equipment. The ventilated area. fuses are located in two fuse boxes. . Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION Never use more than 10 amperes One is located under the instrument panel when charging the battery because behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s it will shorten battery life. seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out. It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodically refill with Maintenance and service 11-49

corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and turn off all electrical accessories. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Determine which fuse may be blown. Look at the back side of each fuse box cover and refer to “Fuses and circuits” F12-6.

The other one is housed in the engine The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse compartment. box in the engine compartment.

4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller. 5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the same rating. The spare fuses are stored in the main 1) Good 6. If the same fuse blows again, this fuse box cover in the engine compart- 2) Blown indicates that its system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. ment. If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not operate, inspect the 11-50 Maintenance and service

Main fuse Installation of accessories Replacing bulbs

Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other WARNING electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic Bulbs may become very hot while system to malfunction if they are incor- illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, rectly installed or if they are not suited for turn off the lights and wait until the the vehicle. We recommend that you bulbs cool down, Otherwise, there is install only genuine SUBARU accessories the risk of sustaining a burn injury. on your vehicle. CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using Main fuse box a bulb of different wattage could The main fuses are designed to melt result in a fire. For the specified during an overload to prevent damage to wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb the wiring harness and electrical equip- chart” F12-10. ment. Check the main fuses if any electrical component fails to operate (except the starter motor) and other fuses are & Headlight good. A melted main fuse must be replaced. Use only replacements with the CAUTION same specified rating as the melted main fuse. If a main fuse blows after it is Halogen headlight bulbs become replaced, have the electrical system very hot while in use. If you touch checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface will develop into hot spots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger- Maintenance and service 11-51

prints or grease on the bulb surface, counterclockwise. wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.

NOTE . If headlight aiming is required, consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim. . It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. ! Low beam light bulbs 5. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. spring securely. 1. Pull off the fender lining. For details, 6. Reconnect the electrical connector. “ ” F refer to Pulling off the fender lining 11- 7. Install the bulb cover. 7.

4. Remove the retainer spring.

8. After replacing the bulb, reattach the 2. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it fender lining. – CONTINUED – 11-52 Maintenance and service

! High beam light bulbs surface. 1. Remove the air intake duct (right-hand 6. Reconnect the electrical connector. side). For the method to remove the air 7. To install the bulb to the headlight intake duct, refer to “Removing air intake assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks. ” F duct 11-7. 8. Install the air intake duct with clips (right-hand side). 9. Set the washer tank to the original place and secure it by clip (left-hand side).

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.

Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clip of the washer tank. To make it easy to access the bulb, move the washer tank to the horizontal direction (left-hand side).

4. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this time, use care not to touch the bulb Maintenance and service 11-53

& Front turn signal light partment. NOTE & Front position light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.

2. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 3. Pull out the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb with a new one. 1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and 1. Turn over the protective cover of the replace the bulb with a new one. engine compartment. & Front fog light (if equipped) NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 1. Pull off the fender lining. Refer to “Pulling off the fender lining” F11-7. 4. After replacing the bulbs, reposition the protective cover of the engine com- – CONTINUED – 11-54 Maintenance and service

4. Pull out the socket. & Rear combination lights 5. Pull out the bulb from the socket and ! replace the bulb with a new one. Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

6. After replacing the bulb, reattach the fender lining.

1. Turn the knobs of the cover 90 degrees counterclockwise to remove the cover.

1) For left-hand side 2) For right-hand side 3. Turn the socket clockwise (right-hand side) or counterclockwise (left-hand side). Maintenance and service 11-55

! Outback

1) Brake/tail and rear side marker light 4. Slide the rear combination light as- 2) Rear turn signal light sembly straight rearward and remove it 1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo 3) Back-up light from the vehicle. the clips, refer to “Type C clips” F11-6. 2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear 2. Remove the cover. combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. Use pliers if necessary. 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one. 4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 5. Securely lock the cover against the trunk trim.

3. Remove the upper and lower screws.

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& Tail/Back-up light (Outback)

1) Tail and rear side marker light 8. Reinstall the rear combination light 2) Brake light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part 1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the 3) Rear turn signal light of the combination light assembly securely light cover as shown in the illustration, and 5. Remove the bulb holder from the rear to each holder of the vehicle side. pry the light cover off from the rear gate combination light assembly by turning it trim. counterclockwise. 6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one. 7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.

9. Tighten the upper and lower screws. 10. Reinstall the side cover. Maintenance and service 11-57

4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 5. Install the light cover on the rear gate. & License plate light ! Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 1) Back-up light 1. Open the trunk. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 2) Tail light and remove it. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and and remove it. replace it with a new one. 5. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 6. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.

2. Remove the trunk trim lining by removing the 12 clips and the trunk trim handle. 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one. – CONTINUED – 11-58 Maintenance and service

! Outback 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the lens. 6. Tighten the mounting screws. & Dome light

2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at 1. Remove the mounting screws using a its ends are aligned vertically. Phillips screwdriver. 3. Pull the bulb straight downward to 2. Remove the lens. remove it. 4. Install a new bulb. 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of 5. Reinstall the lens. the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Maintenance and service 11-59

& Map light straight downward to remove it. 3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. & Vanity mirror light

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of 3. Install a new bulb. the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 4. Reinstall the lens.

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb

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& Door step light 4. Reinstall the lens. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 3. Install a new bulb. & Cargo area light (Outback) 4. Reinstall the lens. & Trunk light (Legacy)

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 1. Push both sides of the light cover, and then remove the cover by pulling it out. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the cover. & Other bulbs Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. necessary. 3. Install a new bulb. Specifications

Specifications...... 12-2 Fuses and circuits ...... 12-6 Dimensions...... 12-2 Fuse panel located in the passenger Engine ...... 12-3 compartment ...... 12-6 Electrical system...... 12-3 Fuse panel located in the engine Capacities...... 12-4 compartment ...... 12-8 Tires ...... 12-5 Bulb chart...... 12-10 Wheel alignment ...... 12-5 Vehicle identification ...... 12-13

12 12-2 Specifications

Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Legacy Outback Item 2.5 L non-turbo 2.5 L turbo 3.6 L 2.5 L non-turbo 3.6 L Drive system AWD Transmission type MT CVT MT AT MT CVT AT Overall length 186.4 (4,735) 188.2 (4,780) Overall width 71.7 (1,820) 71.7 (1,820) Overall height 66.1 (1,680)*2 59.3 (1,505) 65.7 (1,670)*3 Wheelbase 108.3 (2,750) 107.9 (2,740) Tread Front 61.6 (1,565) 61.0 (1,550) 61.6 (1,565) 61.0 (1,550) Rear 61.8 (1,570) 61.2 (1,555) 61.8 (1,570) 61.0 (1,550) Ground clearance*1 5.9 (150) 8.7 (220) *1: Measured with vehicle empty *2: Measured when roof rails are used as crossbars *3: Measured when roof rails are not used as crossbars AT: Automatic transmission MT: Manual transmission CVT: Continuously variable transmission AWD: All-Wheel Drive Specifications 12-3

& Engine

Engine model EJ253 EJ255 EZ36D (2.5 L, SOHC, non-turbo) (2.5 L, DOHC, turbo) (3.6 L, DOHC, non-turbo) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine 4 stroke gasoline engine Displacement cu-in (cc) 150 (2,457) 222 (3,630) Bore 6 Stroke in (mm) 3.92 6 3.11 (99.5 6 79.0) 3.62 6 3.59 (92.0 6 91.0) Compression ratio 10.0 : 1 8.4 : 1 10.5 : 1 Firing order 1 – 3 – 2 – 4 1 – 6 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 4

& Electrical system

Battery type and capacity (5HR) 75D23R (12V-52AH) Alternator 2.5 L models 12V-110A 3.6 L models 12V-130A Spark plugs 2.5 L non-turbo models SIFR6A11 (NGK) 2.5 L turbo models SILFR6B8 (NGK) 3.6 L models SILFR6C11 (NGK)

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& Capacities

Fuel tank 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal) Engine oil 2.5 L models 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) 3.6 L models 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt) Transmission oil (MT) 3.9 US qt (3.7 liters, 3.3 Imp qt) Transmission fluid (CVT) 13.2 US qt (12.5 liters, 11.0 Imp qt) Transmission fluid (AT) 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt) Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT models) 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt) Rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt) Power steering fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt) Engine coolant 2.5 L non-turbo models MT 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt) CVT 6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt) 2.5 L turbo models 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt) 3.6 L models 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt) Specifications 12-5

& Tires

Tire size P205/60R16 P215/70R16 P225/60R17 P215/50R17 P225/50R17 225/45R18 91V 99S 98T 90V 93V 91W Wheel size 16 6 6 1/2JJ 6 6 6 6 16 6 6 1/2J 16 6 1/2JJ 17 7J 17 7 1/2J 18 7 1/2J Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) 33 psi (230 kPa) Rear 32 psi (220 kPa) 30 psi (210 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) Temporary spare Size T135/80R16 T145/80R17 T135/70R17 tire Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa)

& Wheel alignment

Legacy Item Outback 2.5 L non-turbo models Except 2.5 L non-turbo models Toe Front Toe in 0 in (0 mm) Toe in 0.1 in (2 mm) Total toe 08 Total toe 0810’ Rear Toe in 0 in (0 mm) Toe in 0.1 in (2 mm) Total toe 08 Total toe 0810’ Camber Front −0830’ −0815’ −0800’ Rear −1800’ −1810’ −0800’ 12-6 Specifications

Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment 1 15A . Trailer hitch connector 2 20A . Rear power window (left side) 3 20A . Power window (driver’s side) 4 7.5A . Navigation system . Front wiper deicer . Moonroof 5 7.5A . Combination meter 6 7.5A . Remote control rear view mirrors 7 7.5A . Integrated unit 8 15A . Stop light 9 15A . Seat heater relay 10 7.5A . Power supply (battery) 11 7.5A . Turn signal unit 12 15A . Integrated unit . Automatic transmission unit Specifications 12-7

Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating 13 20A . Socket 28 Empty 14 Empty 29 20A . Power window (passenger’s side) 15 20A . Rear power window (right side) 30 Empty 16 Empty 31 7.5A . Automatic air conditioner unit 17 15A . Front wiper deicer 32 Empty 18 7.5A . Back-up light 33 7.5A . ABS/Vehicle dynamics 19 7.5A . Electronic parking control unit brake unit . Power steering . Hill Holder system unit 20 10A . Accessory power outlet 21 7.5A . Starter relay 22 15A . Air conditioner 23 Empty 24 15A . Audio . Navigation system 25 15A . SRS airbag system 26 7.5A . Main fan 27 30A . Power window relay

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& Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating 1 7.5A . CVT control unit 2 7.5A . Horn LO 3 7.5A . Horn HI 4 15A . Low beam headlight (right side) 5 15A . Low beam headlight (left side) 6 20A . Fuel pump 7 10A . High beam headlight (left side) 8 10A . High beam headlight (right side) 9 20A . Continuously variable transmission control unit 10 7.5A . Alternator 11 20A . Moonroof 12 7.5A . Engine control unit

A) Main fuse Specifications 12-9

Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating 13 15A . Engine control unit 28 25A . Audio unit 14 15A . Ignition coil 29 25A . Sub fan 15 15A . Engine control unit 30 25A . Main fan 16 15A . Engine control unit 31 30A . ABS/Vehicle dynamics control unit 17 15A . Automatic transmission control unit 32 10A . Fog light (right side) 18 10A . Illumination 33 10A . Fog light (left side) 19 10A . Rear combination light 34 10A . Back-up (body control unit) 20 15A . Turn and hazard warning flasher (body control unit) 21 20A . Door lock (body control unit) 22 15A . Rear wiper . Rear washer 23 10A . Front washer 24 30A . Front wiper 25 25A . Rear window defogger . Mirror heater . Front wiper deicer 26 15A . Blower fan 27 15A . Blower fan 12-10 Specifications

Bulb chart

NOTE Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement. Specifications 12-11

Wattage Bulb No. 1) High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3 (9005) 2) Front position light 12V-5W W5H 3) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7 4) Front turn signal light 12V-21W W21W 5) Map light 12V-8W 6) Dome light 12V-8W 7) Door step light 12V-5W W5W 8) Front fog light 12V-55W H11 9) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W 10) Vanity mirror light 14V-1.4W HTU 11) Cargo area light 12V-13W 12) Back-up light (Outback) 12V-16W W16W (921) 13) Tail light (Outback) 12V-5W W5W 14) Licence plate light (Outback) 12V-5W W5W 15) Rear turn signal light (Outback) 12V-21W WY21W

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Wattage Bulb No. WARNING 16) Brake light (Outback) 12V-21W W21W Bulbs may become very hot while 17) Tail and rear side marker light 12V-5W W5W illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, (Outback) turn off the lights and wait until the 18) Trunk light (Legacy) 12V-5W W5W bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is 19) Tail light (Legacy) 12V-5W W21/5W the risk of sustaining a burn injury. 20) Brake/Tail and rear side marker light 12V-21/5W W21/5W (Legacy) CAUTION 21) License plate light (Legacy) 12V-5W W5W 22) Back-up light (Legacy) 12V-16W 921 Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using 23) WY21W Rear turn signal light (Legacy) 12V-21W a bulb of different wattage could A) High mount stop light (Outback) ––result in a fire. B) High mount stop light (Legacy) – – Specifications 12-13

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For U.S.A...... 13-2 Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load Tire information...... 13-2 capacities...... 13-14 Tire labeling ...... 13-2 Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires ...... 13-14 Recommended tire inflation pressure...... 13-5 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit...... 13-15 Glossary of tire terminology ...... 13-7 Tire care – maintenance and safety Uniform tire quality grading standards ...... 13-15 practices...... 13-11 Treadwear ...... 13-16 Vehicle load limit – how to determine...... 13-11 Traction AA, A, B, C...... 13-16 Temperature A, B, C...... 13-16 Reporting safety defects (USA) ...... 13-17

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For U.S.A. Tire information Example: The following information has been & Tire labeling compiled according to Code of Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part Identification Number or TIN) are (1) P = Certain tire type used on 575”. placed on the sidewall of a tire by light duty vehicles such as passen- tire manufacturers. These marking ger cars can provide you with useful infor- (2) Section Width in millimeters mation on the tire. (3) Aspect Ratio (= section height ! Tire size 7 section width). Your vehicle comes equipped with (4) R = Radial Construction P-Metric tire size. It is important to (5) Rim diameter in inches understand the sizing system in ! Load and Speed Rating Descrip- selecting the proper tire for your tions vehicles. Here is a brief review of The load and speed rating descrip- the tire sizing system with a break- tions will appear following the size down of its individual elements. designation. ! P Metric They provide two important facts With the P-Metric system, Section about the tire. First, the number Width is measured in millimeters. designation is its load index. Sec- To convert millimeters into inches, ond, the letter designation indicates divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio the tire’s speed rating. (Section Height divided by Section Width) helps provide more dimen- sional information about the tire size. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-3

Example: WARNING . Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. (1) Manufacturer’s Identification (6) Load Index: A numerical code Putting a speed rated tire on Mark which specifies the maximum load any vehicle does not mean (2) Tire Size a tire can carry at the speed the vehicle can be operated (3) Tire Type Code indicated by its speed symbol, at at the tire’s rated speed. (4) Date of Manufacture maximum inflation pressure. . The speed rating is void if The first two figures identify the For example, “91” means 1,356 lbs the tires are worn out, da- week, starting with “01” to represent (615 kg), “90” means 1,323 lbs (600 maged, repaired, retreaded, the first full week of the calendar kg), “89” means 1,279 lbs (580 kg) or otherwise altered from their original condition. If year; the second two figures repre- WARNING tires are repaired, re- sent the year. For example, 0101 means the 1st week of 2001. Load indices apply only to the treaded, or otherwise al- ! Other markings tire, not to the vehicle. Putting tered, they may not be sui- a load rated tire on any vehicle table for original equipment The following makings are also does not mean the vehicle can tire designed loads and placed on the sidewall. speeds. be loaded up to the tire’s rated ! Maximum permissible inflation load. pressure ! Tire Identification Number (TIN) The maximum cold inflation pres- (7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical Tire Identification Number (TIN) is ’ sure to which this tire may be system describing a tire s capability marked on the intended outboard inflated. For example, “350 kpa to travel at established and prede- sidewall. The TIN is composed of (51 PSI) MAX. PRESS” termined speeds. four groups. Here is a brief review For example, “V” means 149 mph of the TIN with a breakdown of its (240 km/h) individual elements.

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! Maximum load rating STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 The load rating at the maximum NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE- ” permissible weight load for this tire. STER For example, “MAX. LOAD 615 kg ! Uniform Tire Quality Grading (1,356 LBS) @ 350 kpa (51 PSI) (UTQG) ” MAX. PRESS. For details, refer to “Uniform tire ” F WARNING quality grading standards 13-15. Maximum load rating applies only to the tire, not to the vehicle. Putting a load rated tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehicle can be loaded up to the tire’s rated load.

! Construction type Applicable construction of this tire. For example, “TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIAL” ! Construction The generic name of each cord material used in the plies (both sidewall and tread area) of this tire. For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-5

& Recommended tire inflation pressure ! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires is as follows. Tire size P205/60R16 P215/70R16 P225/60R17 P215/50R17 P225/50R17 225/45R18 91V 99S 98T 90V 93V 91W 16 6 6 1/2JJ 6 6 6 6 Wheel size 16 6 6 1/2J 16 6 1/2JJ 17 7J 17 7 1/2J 18 7 1/2J Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) 33 psi (230 kPa) Rear 32 psi (220 kPa) 30 psi (210 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) Tempor- Size T135/80R16 T145/80R17 T135/70R17 ary spare tire Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa)

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! Vehicle placard vehicle control could lead to an accident. ! Measuring and adjusting air pressure to achieve proper inflation Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressures when the tires are Canada-spec. models cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the The vehicle placard is affixed to the The vehicle placard shows original specific values. Driving even a driver’s side B-pillar. tire size, recommended cold tire short distance warms up the tires inflation pressure on each tire at Example: and increases the tire pressures. maximum loaded vehicle weight, Also, the tire pressures are affected seating capacity and loading infor- by the outside temperature. It is mation. best to check tire pressure out- ! Adverse safety consequences doors before driving the vehicle. of under-inflation When a tire becomes warm, the air Driving at high speeds with exces- inside it expands, causing the tire sively low tire pressures can cause pressure to increase. Be careful not the tires to flex severely and to to mistakenly release air from a rapidly become hot. A sharp in- warm tire to reduce its pressure. crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and failure of the U.S.-spec. models tire(s). Possible resulting loss of Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-7

& Glossary of tire terminology sidewall rubber which, when in- . Extra load tire . Accessory weight flated, bears the load. A tire designed to operate at higher The combined weight (in excess of . Chunking loads and higher inflation pressure those standard items which may be The breaking away of pieces of the than the corresponding standard replaced) of automatic transmis- tread or sidewall. tire. sion, power steering, power brakes, . Cold tire pressure . Groove power windows, power seats, radio, The pressure in a tire that has been The space between two adjacent and heater, to the extent that these driven less than 1 mile or has been tread ribs. items are available as factory-in- standing for three hours or more. . Innerliner stalled equipment (whether in- . Cord The layer(s) forming the inside sur- stalled or not). The strands forming the plies in the face of a tubeless tire that contains . Bead tire. the inflating medium within the tire. The part of the tire that is made of . Cord separation . Innerliner separation steel wires, wrapped or reinforced The parting of cords from adjacent The parting of the innerliner from by ply cords and that is shaped to fit rubber compounds. cord material in the carcass. the rim. . Cracking . Intended outboard sidewall . Bead separation Any parting within the tread, side- (1) The sidewall that contains a A breakdown of the bond between wall, or inner liner of the tire whitewall, bears white lettering components in the bead. extending to cord material. or bears manufacturer, brand, . Bias ply tire . Curb weight and/or model name molding that A pneumatic tire in which the ply The weight of a motor vehicle with is higher or deeper than the cords that extend to the beads are standard equipment including the same molding on the other side- laid at alternate angles substantially maximum capacity of fuel, oil and wall of the tire, or (2) The outward facing sidewall less than 90 degrees to the center- coolant, and if so equipped, air of an asymmetrical tire that has line of the tread. conditioning and additional weight a particular side that must al- . Carcass optional engine. The tire structure, except tread and ways face outward when mount- – CONTINUED – 13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

ing on a vehicle. . Measuring rim . Passenger car tire . Light truck (LT) tire The rim on which a tire is fitted for A tire intended for use on passen- A tire designated by its manufac- physical dimension requirements. ger cars, multipurpose passenger turer as primarily intended for use . Normal occupant weight vehicles, and trucks, that have a on lightweight trucks or multipur- 150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) pose passenger vehicles. occupants specified in the second of 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) or less. . Load rating column of Table 1 that is appended . Ply The maximum load that a tire is to the end of this section. A layer of rubber-coated parallel rated to carry for a given inflation . Occupant distribution cords. pressure. Distribution of occupants in a vehi- . Ply separation . Maximum inflation pressure cle as specified in the third column A parting of rubber compound The maximum cold inflation pres- of Table 1 that is appended to the between adjacent plies. sure to which a tire may be inflated. end of this section. . Pneumatic tire . Maximum load rating . Open splice A mechanical device made of rub- The load rating for a tire at the Any parting at any junction of tread, ber, chemicals, fabric and steel or maximum permissible inflation sidewall, or innerliner that extends other materials, that, when pressure for that tire. to cord material. mounted on an automotive wheel, . Maximum loaded vehicle weight . Outer diameter provides the traction and contains The sum of: The overall diameter of an inflated the gas or fluid that sustains the (a) Curb weight new tire. load. (b) Accessory weight . Overall width . Production options weight (c) Vehicle capacity weight The linear distance between the The combined weight of those (d) Production options weight exteriors of the sidewalls of an installed regular production options . Maximum permissible inflation inflated tire, including elevations weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in pressure due to labeling, decorations, or excess of those standard items The maximum cold inflation pres- protective bands or ribs. which they replace, not previously sure to which a tire may be inflated. considered in curb weight or acces- Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-9 sory weight, including heavy duty . Rim type designation . Tread rib brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, The industry of manufacturer’s des- A tread section running circumfer- heavy duty battery, and special ignation for a rim by style or code. entially around a tire. trim. . Rim width . Tread separation . Radial ply tire Nominal distance between rim Pulling away of the tread from the A pneumatic tire in which the ply flanges. tire carcass. cords that extend to the beads are . Section width . Treadwear indicators (TWI) laid at substantially 90 degrees to The linear distance between the The projections within the principal the centerline of the tread. exteriors of the sidewalls of an grooves designed to give a visual . Recommended inflation pres- inflated tire, excluding elevations indication of the degrees of wear of sure due to labeling, decoration, or the tread. The cold inflation pressure recom- protective bands. . Vehicle capacity weight mended by a vehicle manufacturer. . Sidewall The rated cargo and luggage load . Reinforced tire That portion of a tire between the plus 150 lbs (68 kg) times the A tire designed to operate at higher tread and bead. vehicle’s designated seating capa- loads and at higher inflation pres- . Sidewall separation city. sures than the corresponding stan- The parting of the rubber com- . Vehicle maximum load on the dard tire. pound from the cord material in tire . Rim the sidewall. Load on an individual tire that is A metal support for a tire or a tire . Test rim determined by distributing to each and tube assembly upon which the The rim on which a tire is fitted for axle its share of the maximum tire beads are seated. testing, and it may be any rim listed loaded vehicle weight and dividing . Rim diameter as appropriate for use with that tire. by two. Nominal diameter of the bead seat. . Tread . Vehicle normal load on the tire . Rim size designation That portion of a tire that comes Load on an individual tire that is Rim diameter and width. into contact with the road. determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight,

– CONTINUED – 13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects accessory weight, and normal oc- Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for cupant weight (distributed in accor- various designated seating capacities dance with Table 1 that is appended to the end of this section) Designated seating Vehicle normal load, Occupant distribution in a and dividing by 2. capacity, number of occupants number of occupants normally loaded vehicle . Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel 2 through 4 2 2 in front. and tire assembly securely during 5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second testing. seat. 2 in front, 1 in second 11 through 15 5 seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat. 2 in front, 2 in second 16 through 22 7 seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-11

& Tire care – maintenance and rear tires on the left-hand side of The total load capacity includes the safety practices the vehicle. (Each tire must be kept total weight of driver and all pas- . Check on a daily basis that the on its original side of the vehicle.) sengers and their belongings, any tires are free from serious damage, Replace any damaged or unevenly cargo, any optional equipment such nails, and stones. At the same time, worn tire at the time of rotation. as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike check the tires for abnormal wear. After tire rotation, adjust the tire carrier, etc., and the tongue load of . Inspect the tire tread regularly pressures and make sure the wheel a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity and replace the tires before their nuts are correctly tightened. For can be calculated by the following tread wear indicators become visi- information about the tightening method. ble. When a tire’streadwear torque and tightening sequence Cargo capacity = Load limit − (total indicator becomes visible, the tire for the wheel nuts, refer to “Flat weight of occupants + total weight is worn beyond the acceptable limit tires” F9-6. and must be replaced immediately. of optional equipment + tongue With a tire in this condition, driving & Vehicle load limit – how to load of a trailer (if applicable)) at even low speeds in wet weather determine For towing capacity information and can cause the vehicle to hydro- The load capacity of your vehicle is weight limits, refer to “Trailer tow- plane. Possible resulting loss of determined by weight, not by avail- ing” F8-19. vehiclecontrolcanleadtoan able cargo space. The load limit of accident. your vehicle is shown on the . To maximize the life of each tire vehicle placard attached to the and ensure that the tires wear driver’s side B-pillar. Locate the uniformly, it is best to rotate the statement “The combined weight tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). of occupants and cargo should Rotating the tires involves switch- never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” ing the front and rear tires on the on your vehicle’s placard. right-hand side of the vehicle and Thevehicleplacardalsoshows similarly switching the front and seating capacity of your vehicle.

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! Calculating total and load ca- occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) Example 1B pacities varying seating con- plus cargo weighing 551 lbs (250 figurations kg). Calculate the available load capa- 1. Calculate the total weight. city as shown in the following examples: Example 1A

2. Calculate the available load capacity by subtracting the total weight from the vehicle capacity weight of 800 lbs (363 kg). For example, if a person weighing 176 lbs (80 kg) now enters the same vehicle (bringing the number of occupants to two), the calculations are as follows: 1. Calculate the total weight. Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which 3. The result of step 2 shows that a is indicated on the vehicle placard “ further 95 lbs (43 kg) of cargo can with the statement The combined be carried. weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs”. For example, if the vehicle has one Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-13

2. Calculate the available load ca- is indicated on the vehicle placard 2. Calculate the available load capacity. with the statement “The combined pacity. weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs”. For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 265 lbs (120 3. The total weight now exceeds kg). In addition, the vehicle is fitted 3. The result of step 2 shows that a the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37 with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs further 172 lbs (78 kg) of cargo can kg), so the cargo weight must be (10 kg), to which is attached a be carried. reduced by 81 lbs (37 kg) or more. trailer weighing 1,764 lbs (800 kg). Example 2B Example 2A 10% of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongue (i.e. Tongue load = 176 lbs (80 kg)). 1. Calculate the total weight.

For example, if a person weighing Vehicle capacity weight of the 143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same

– CONTINUED – 13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects vehicle (bringing the number of axle’s maximum loaded capacity is occupants to three), and a child referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5 ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each kg) is installed in the vehicle for the axle’s GAWR are shown on the child to use, the calculations are as vehicle certification label affixed to follows: the driver’s door. 1. Calculate the total weight. 3. The total weight now exceeds The GVWR and front and rear the capacity weight by 22 lbs (10 GAWRs are determined by not only kg), so the cargo weight must be the maximum load rating of tires but reduced by 22 lbs (10 kg) or more. also loaded capacities of the vehicle’s suspension, axles and other & Determining compatibility of parts of the body. tire and vehicle load capaci- Therefore, this means that the ties vehicle cannot necessarily be The sum of four tires’ maximum loaded up to the tire’s maximum load ratings must exceed the max- load rating on the tire sidewall. imum loaded vehicle weight (“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the & Adverse safety conse- maximum load ratings of two front quences of overloading on tires and of two rear tires must handling and stopping and on tires 2. Calculate the available load ca- exceed each axle’smaximum pacity. loaded capacity (“GAWR”). Original Overloading could affect vehicle equipment tires are designed to handling, stopping distance, vehicle fulfill those conditions. and tire as shown in the following. The maximum loaded vehicle This could lead to an accident and weight is referred to Gross Vehicle possibly result in severe personal Weight Rating (GVWR). And each injury. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-15

. Vehicle stability will deteriorate. available amount of cargo and Uniform tire quality grading . Heavy and/or high-mounted luggage load capacity. For exam- standards loads could increase the risk of ple, if the “XXX” amount equals rollover. 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be This information indicates the rela- . Stopping distance will increase. five- 150 lbs (68 kg) passengers in tive performance of passenger car . Brakes could overheat and fail. your vehicle, the amount of avail- tires in the area of treadwear, . Suspension, bearings, axles and able cargo and luggage load capa- traction, and temperature resis- other parts of the body could break city is 650 lbs (1,400 − 750 (5 6 tance. This is to aid the consumer or experience accelerated wear 150) = 650 lbs). in making an informed choice in the that will shorten vehicle life. 5. Determine the combined weight purchase of tires. . Tires could fail. of luggage and cargo being loaded Quality grades can be found where . Tread separation could occur. on the vehicle. That weight may not applicable on the tire sidewall be- . Tire could separate from its rim. safely exceed the available cargo tween tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: & Steps for Determining Cor- and luggage load capacity calcu- rect Load Limit lated in Step 4. Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem- 6. If your vehicle will be towing a 1. Locate the statement “The com- perature A trailer, load from your trailer will be bined weight of occupants and transferred to your vehicle. Consult The quality grades apply to new cargo should never exceed XXX this manual to determine how this pneumatic tires for use on passen- pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. reduces the available cargo and ger cars. However, they do not 2. Determine the combined weight luggage load capacity of your ve- apply to deep tread, winter type of the driver and passengers that hicle. snow tires, space-saver or tempor- will be riding in your vehicle. ary use spare tires, tires with 3. Subtract the combined weight of nominal rim diameters of 12 inches the driver and passengers from or less, or to some limited produc- XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. tion tires. 4. The resulting figure equals the All passenger car tires must con-

– CONTINUED – 13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects form to Federal Safety Require- cified government test surfaces of grade C corresponds to a level of ments in addition to these grades. asphalt and concrete. A tire marked performance which all passenger C may have poor traction perfor- car tires must meet under the & Treadwear mance. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- The treadwear grade is a compara- dards No. 109. Grades B and A tive rating based on the wear rate of WARNING represent higher levels of perfor- the tire when tested under con- The traction grade assigned to mance on the laboratory test wheel trolled conditions on a specified this tire is based on straight- than the minimum required by law. government test course. ahead braking traction tests, WARNING For example, a tire graded 150 and does not include accel- would wear one and one-half (1- eration, cornering, hydroplan- The temperature grade for this 1/2) times as well on the govern- ing, or peak traction charac- tire is established for a tire ment course as a tire graded 100. teristics. that is properly inflated and The relative performance of tires not overloaded. Excessive depends upon the actual conditions & speed, underinflation, or ex- of their use, however, and may Temperature A, B, C cessive loading, either sepa- depart significantly from the norm The temperature grades are A (the rately or in combination, can due to variations in driving habits, highest), B, and C, representing the cause heat buildup and possi- service practices and differences in tire’s resistance to the generation of ble tire failure. road characteristics and climate. heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled con- & Traction AA, A, B, C ditions on a specified indoor labora- The traction grades, from highest to tory test wheel. Sustained high lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those temperature can cause the material grades represent the tire’s ability to of the tire to degenerate and reduce stop on wet pavement as measured tire life, and excessive temperature under controlled conditions on spe- can lead to sudden tire failure. The Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-17

Reporting safety defects DC 20590. You can also obtain (USA) other information about motor vehicle safety from If you believe that your vehicle has http://www.safercar.gov. a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Subaru of America, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, ————————————————————————————————————————

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A Set ...... 5-4 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ...... 7-25 XMTM satellite radio reception ...... 5-2 Warning light ...... 3-16, 7-25 Auto on/off headlights ...... 3-27 Accessories...... 5-4, 11-50 Sensor ...... 3-28 Accessory power outlet...... 6-10 Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...... 3-36 Air cleaner element ...... 11-20 Automatic climate control system...... 4-8 Air conditioner Automatic transmission ...... 7-18 Automatic climate control system ...... 4-12 Capacities ...... 12-4 Manual climate control system...... 4-7 Fluid ...... 11-24 Air filtration system...... 4-15 Manual mode...... 7-21 Air flow selection...... 4-2 Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ...... 3-15 Automatic climate control system ...... 4-12 Select lever ...... 7-19 Manual climate control system...... 4-5 Shift lock function ...... 7-20 Alarm system ...... 2-16 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ...... 1-13 All-Wheel Drive warning light ...... 3-20 AUX unit operation ...... 5-28 Aluminum wheel ...... 11-42 Cleaning ...... 10-3 B Antenna system...... 5-2 Battery ...... 11-47 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 7-25 Drainage prevention function...... 2-6 Arming the system ...... 2-17 Jump starting ...... 9-10 Armrest...... 1-12 Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ...... 7-14 Ashtray...... 6-12 Replacement (remote keyless entry system) ...... 2-11 AT OIL TEMP warning light ...... 3-15 Booster seat ...... 1-31 Audio Bottle holder ...... 6-9 Antenna system...... 5-2 Brake AUX unit operation...... 5-28 Assist...... 7-24 CD player operation ...... 5-18 Booster ...... 7-24, 11-32 Control button...... 5-30 Fluid ...... 11-30 FM/AM radio operation ...... 5-10 Pad and lining...... 11-34 Power and sound controls...... 5-7 Parking ...... 7-34 Satellite radio operations...... 5-14 Pedal ...... 11-33 Index 14-3

System ...... 7-24 Checking Brake pedal Brake pedal free play...... 11-33 Free play ...... 11-33 Brake pedal reserve distance...... 11-33 Reserve distance ...... 11-33 Clutch function ...... 11-33 Brake system ...... 7-24 Clutch pedal free play ...... 11-34 Warning light ...... 3-17 Coolant level...... 11-18 Braking...... 7-23 Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid)...... 11-24 Tips...... 7-23 Fluid level (brake fluid) ...... 11-30 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ...... 11-34 Fluid level (clutch fluid)...... 11-31 Bulb Fluid level (power steering fluid) ...... 11-29 Chart...... 12-10 Fluid level (washer fluid)...... 11-42 Replacing...... 11-50 Oil level (engine oil) ...... 11-12 Oil level (front differential gear oil) ...... 11-26 C Oil level (manual transmission oil) ...... 11-23 Capacities...... 12-4 Oil level (rear differential gear oil) ...... 11-27 Cargo area Child restraint systems ...... 1-25 Cover ...... 6-15 Installation of a booster seat ...... 1-31 Light...... 6-3 Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ...... 1-28 Tie-down hooks ...... 6-17 Lower and tether anchorages...... 1-33 Catalytic converter ...... 8-3 Top tether anchorages ...... 1-35 Center Child safety ...... 5 Console ...... 6-6 Locks...... 2-20 Ventilators...... 4-3 Chime Changing Key...... 3-4 Coolant...... 11-18 Light ...... 3-27 Flat tire ...... 9-6 Seatbelt...... 1-14, 3-10 Oil and oil filter ...... 11-14 Cleaning Charge warning light ...... 3-14 Aluminum wheels ...... 10-3 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator Interior ...... 10-5 lamp...... 3-12 Ventilation grille...... 4-14 14-4 Index

Climate control system Deicer ...... 3-34 Automatic...... 4-8 Differential gear oil Manual ...... 4-4 Front...... 11-26 Clock...... 3-24 Rear ...... 11-27 Clutch Dimensions...... 12-2 Fluid...... 11-31 Disarming the alarm system...... 2-18 Pedal ...... 11-33 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...... 7-24 Coat hook ...... 6-13 Dome light...... 6-2, 11-58 Continuously variable transmission...... 7-18 Door Capacities...... 12-4 Locks...... 2-5 Fluid...... 11-26 Open indicator light...... 3-20 Manual mode ...... 7-21 Open warning light...... 3-20 Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ...... 3-15 Step light...... 11-60 Select lever ...... 7-19 Double trip meter...... 3-6 Shift lock function...... 7-20 Drive belts ...... 11-23 Coolant...... 11-18 Driving Temperature high warning light ...... 3-13 All-Wheel Drive warning light ...... 3-20 Temperature low indicator light...... 3-13 AWD vehicles ...... 8-5 Cooling system...... 11-17 Car phone/cell phone...... 7 Corrosion protection ...... 10-4 Drinking...... 6 Crossbars ...... 8-14 Drugs...... 7 Cruise control ...... 7-38 Foreign countries...... 8-4 Indicator light...... 3-23, 7-41 Off road...... 8-6 Set indicator light ...... 3-23, 7-41 Pets...... 8 Cup holder ...... 6-8 Snowy and icy roads ...... 8-9 Front passenger’s ...... 6-9 Tips ...... 7-17, 7-23, 8-2, 8-5 Rear passenger’s...... 6-9 Tired or sleepy ...... 7 Winter ...... 8-8 D Daytime running light system...... 3-29 E Defogger...... 3-34 ECO gauge ...... 3-8 Index 14-5

Electrical system...... 12-3 Switch...... 3-30 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Front system...... 3-18, 7-26 Differential gear oil...... 11-26 Electronic parking brake...... 7-34 Fog light...... 3-30, 11-53 Automatic release function by gas pedal ...... 7-35 Fog light indicator light ...... 3-23 Hill Holder...... 7-35 Position light ...... 11-53 Warning ...... 3-19, 7-37 Seatbelt pretensioners ...... 1-22 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)...... 1-13 Turn signal light...... 11-53 Engine Front seats ...... 1-2 Compartment overview ...... 11-9 Forward and backward adjustment ...... 1-3 Coolant...... 11-18 Power seat ...... 1-4 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)...... 6, 8-2 Reclining ...... 1-3 Hood ...... 11-7 Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat) ...... 1-4 Low oil level warning light ...... 3-14 Fuel...... 7-2 Oil...... 11-12 Economy hints ...... 8-2 Overheating ...... 9-12 Filler lid and cap...... 7-3 Starting...... 7-8 Gauge...... 3-7 Stopping ...... 7-10 Requirements ...... 7-2 Exterior care...... 10-2 Fuses ...... 11-48 Main fuse ...... 11-50 F Fuses and circuits ...... 12-6 Flat tires ...... 9-6 Floor mat ...... 6-14 G Fluid level GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)...... 8-13 Automatic transmission ...... 11-24 Glove box...... 6-6 Brake ...... 11-30 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)...... 8-13 Clutch...... 11-31 Power steering ...... 11-29 H Fog light Hands-free system...... 5-32 Bulb ...... 11-53 Hazard warning flasher ...... 3-5, 9-2 Indicator light...... 3-23 Head restraint adjustment 14-6 Index

Front seat ...... 1-5 Headlight...... 3-23 Rear seat...... 1-10 High beam...... 3-23 Headlight ...... 3-27, 11-50 Security...... 2-4, 3-22 Flasher ...... 3-28 Select lever/Gear position...... 3-22 Indicator light...... 3-23 Turn signal ...... 3-23 Heater operation (manual climate control system) ...... 4-6 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF...... 3-21, 7-31 High beam indicator light ...... 3-23 Vehicle Dynamics Control operation...... 3-21, 7-30 High/low beam change (dimmer)...... 3-28 Inside mirror ...... 3-36 Hill Holder...... 7-35 Interior lights ...... 6-2 Indicator light...... 3-19, 7-36 Internal trunk lid release handle...... 2-25 Switch ...... 7-35 Hook J Coat...... 6-13 Jack-up point ...... 9-6 Convenient tie-down...... 6-17 Jump starting ...... 9-10 Shopping bag ...... 6-14 Towing and tie-down...... 9-13 K Horn...... 3-39 Key...... 2-2 Hose and connections ...... 11-17 Number...... 2-2 Reminder chime ...... 3-4 I Replacement...... 2-4 Ignition switch...... 3-3 Keyless entry system ...... 2-8 Light...... 3-4 Illumination brightness control...... 3-30 L Immobilizer...... 2-3 Leather seat materials...... 10-5 Indicator light (security indicator light) ...... 2-4, 3-22 License plate light...... 11-57 Indicator light Light Coolant temperature low ...... 3-13 Back-up (Legacy) ...... 11-54 Cruise control ...... 3-23, 7-41 Brake (Outback) ...... 11-55 Cruise control set...... 3-23, 7-41 Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Legacy)...... 11-54 Door open...... 3-20 Cargo area ...... 6-3, 11-60 Front fog light ...... 3-23 Control switch ...... 3-27 Index 14-7

Dome ...... 6-2, 11-58 Seat...... 1-3 Door step...... 11-60 Transmission ...... 7-16 Front fog...... 3-30, 11-53 Transmission oil ...... 11-23 Front position ...... 11-53 Map light ...... 6-2, 11-59 Ignition switch...... 3-4 Maximum load limits ...... 8-19 License plate...... 11-57 Meters and gauges...... 3-5 Map ...... 6-2, 11-59 Mirror defogger ...... 3-34 Rear combination...... 11-54 Mirrors ...... 3-36 Tail and rear side marker (Outback)...... 11-55 Moonroof...... 2-28, 9-20 Tail/Back-up (Outback)...... 11-56 Multi function display...... 3-24 Trunk...... 11-60 Turn signal ...... 3-29, 11-53, 11-54 N Vanity mirror...... 6-5, 11-59 New vehicle break-in driving ...... 8-2 Loading your vehicle ...... 8-12 Low fuel warning light...... 3-8, 3-19 O Low tire pressure warning light ...... 3-15 Odometer ...... 3-6 Lower and tether anchorage...... 1-33 Off road driving ...... 8-6 Oil filter ...... 11-14 M Oil level Main fuse...... 11-50 Engine ...... 11-12 Maintenance Front differential gear ...... 11-26 Precautions ...... 11-3 Manual transmission ...... 11-23 Schedule ...... 11-3 Rear differential gear ...... 11-27 Seatbelt ...... 1-22 Warning light...... 3-14 Tips...... 11-5 Oil pressure warning light ...... 3-14 Tools ...... 9-3 Outside Malfunction indicator lamp Mirror defogger ...... 3-34 (check engine warning light) ...... 3-12 Mirrors ...... 3-38 Manual Overhead console ...... 6-8 Climate control system ...... 4-4 Overheating engine ...... 9-12 Mode...... 7-21 14-8 Index

P Recommended Parking...... 7-33 Automatic transmission fluid...... 11-25 Brake ...... 7-34 Brake fluid ...... 11-31 Tips...... 7-37 Clutch fluid ...... 11-32 Periodic inspections ...... 8-4 Engine oil ...... 11-16, 11-17 Petrol fuel ...... 7-2 Front differential gear oil...... 11-27 Pocket...... 6-8 Manual transmission oil...... 11-24 Power Power steering fluid ...... 11-30 Door locking switch ...... 2-7 Rear differential gear oil ...... 11-28 Seat ...... 1-4 Spark plugs ...... 11-22 Steering...... 7-23 Refueling...... 7-3 Steering fluid ...... 11-29 Remote engine start system ...... 7-10 Window ...... 2-21 Remote keyless entry system ...... 2-8 Precautions against vehicle modification ...... 1-24, 1-64 Replacement Preparing to drive ...... 7-7 Brake pad and lining...... 11-34 Printed antenna ...... 5-2 Wiper blades...... 11-43 Replacing R Air cleaner element...... 11-21 Rear Battery (remote engine start transmitter) ...... 7-14 Combination lights...... 11-54 Battery (remote keyless entry system)...... 2-11 Differential gear oil ...... 11-27 Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ...... 2-12 Gate...... 2-27, 9-19 Replacing bulbs ...... 11-50 Turn signal light ...... 11-54 Back-up light (Legacy) ...... 11-54 Rear seat...... 1-7 Brake light (Outback) ...... 11-55 Folding down...... 1-8 Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Legacy)...... 11-54 Reclining...... 1-8 Cargo area light ...... 11-60 Rear view camera...... 6-19 Dome light...... 11-58 Rear window Door step light ...... 11-60 Defogger...... 3-34 Front fog light...... 11-53 Wiper and washer switch ...... 3-34 Front position light ...... 11-53 Wiper blades ...... 11-45 Front turn signal light ...... 11-53 Index 14-9

Headlight ...... 11-50 Immobilizer ...... 2-3 License plate light ...... 11-57 Indicator light ...... 2-4, 3-22 Map light...... 11-59 Shock sensors ...... 2-19 Rear combination light ...... 11-54 Select lever ...... 7-19 Tail and rear side marker light (Outback)...... 11-55 Position indicator ...... 3-22 Tail/Back-up light (Outback)...... 11-56 Shift lock function ...... 7-20 Trunk light...... 11-60 Shock sensors ...... 2-19 Vanity mirror light ...... 11-59 Shopping bag hook...... 6-14 Rocking the vehicle...... 8-11 Snow tires ...... 8-10, 11-35 Roof rails with integrated cross bars...... 8-14 Snowy and icy roads ...... 8-9 Sounding a panic alarm ...... 2-10 S Spark plugs ...... 11-22 Safety Specifications...... 12-2 Precautions when driving ...... 4 Speedometer ...... 3-6 Symbol ...... 2 SRS Warnings ...... 2 Curtain airbag ...... 1-53 Seat Frontal airbag...... 1-43 Fabric...... 10-5 Side airbag ...... 1-53 Front ...... 1-2 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-38 Heater ...... 1-6 SRS airbag system Height adjustment ...... 1-4 Monitors ...... 1-62 Rear...... 1-7 Servicing ...... 1-63 Seatbelt ...... 4, 1-12 Warning light...... 3-11 Fastening...... 1-15 Starting the engine ...... 7-8 Maintenance...... 1-22 State emission testing (U.S. only) ...... 7-6 Pretensioners ...... 1-22 Steering wheel Safety tips...... 1-12 Power ...... 7-23 Warning light and chime ...... 1-14, 3-10 Tilt/telescopic ...... 3-38 Security Stopping the engine...... 7-10 Alarm system ...... 2-16 Storage compartment...... 6-5 ID plate...... 2-3 Sun shade...... 2-30 14-10 Index

Sun visors...... 6-4 Hitch...... 8-16, 8-22 Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS)...... 1-38 Towing ...... 8-19 Synthetic leather upholstery ...... 10-5 Towing tips ...... 8-24 Trip meter...... 3-6 T Trunk lid ...... 2-24, 9-19 Tachometer ...... 3-7 Release handle ...... 2-25 Temperature warning light Trunk light ...... 11-60 AT OIL TEMP ...... 3-15 Turn signal Coolant...... 3-13 Indicator lights...... 3-23 Temporary spare tire ...... 9-2 Lever ...... 3-29 Tether (child restraint system) ...... 1-33, 1-35 Tie-down hooks ...... 9-13 U Tire ...... 11-35, 12-5 Under-floor storage compartment...... 6-18 Chains...... 8-11 Inspection ...... 11-37 V Pressures and wear ...... 11-37 Valet mode ...... 2-18 Replacement ...... 11-41 Vanity mirror ...... 6-5, 11-59 Rotation...... 11-40 Light ...... 11-59 Types ...... 11-35 Vehicle Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)...... 7-32, 9-9, 11-35 Capacity weight...... 8-13 Warning light ...... 3-15 Identification ...... 12-13 Tires and wheels...... 11-35 Symbols ...... 3 Tools ...... 9-3 Vehicle Dynamics Control Top tether anchorages ...... 1-33, 1-35 OFF indicator light ...... 3-21, 7-31 Towing...... 9-12 OFF switch ...... 7-31 All wheels on the ground ...... 9-15 Operation indicator light...... 3-21, 7-30 Flat-bed truck ...... 9-15 System...... 7-28 Hooks...... 9-13 Warning light...... 3-20, 7-29 Weight...... 8-19 Ventilator ...... 4-2 Trailer Connecting...... 8-17 Index 14-11

W Windshield Warning and indicator lights ...... 3-9 Washer fluid...... 11-42 Warning light Wiper and washer switches ...... 3-32 ABS ...... 3-16, 7-25 Wiper blades...... 11-44 All-Wheel Drive...... 3-20 Wiper deicer ...... 3-34 AT OIL TEMP ...... 3-15 Winter Brake system ...... 3-17 Driving ...... 8-8 Charge ...... 3-14 Tires ...... 8-10, 11-35 CHECK ENGINE ...... 3-12 Wiper and washer ...... 3-31 Coolant temperature high...... 3-13 Wiper deicer ...... 3-34 Door open...... 3-20 Engine low oil level ...... 3-14 Low fuel...... 3-8, 3-19 Low tire pressure ...... 3-15 Oil pressure ...... 3-14 Seatbelt ...... 1-14, 3-10 SRS airbag system ...... 3-11 Vehicle Dynamics Control ...... 3-20, 7-29 Windshield washer fluid ...... 3-20 Warranties ...... 1 Warranties and maintenance ...... 8-19 Washing ...... 10-2 Waxing and polishing ...... 10-3 Wear indicators...... 11-39 Wheel Alignment...... 12-5 Aluminum...... 11-42 Balance ...... 11-39 Replacement ...... 11-41 Windows...... 2-21 ————————————————————————————————————————

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9 8 6 7 000134 GAS STATION REFERENCE & Fuel: & Fuel capacity: ! Non-turbo models 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal) Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or & Engine oil: higher. Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY ! Turbo models CONSERVING” or ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark). AKI or higher. For temporary purposes if premium unleaded gasoline is not available, you may use regular unleaded For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to the following gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. For optimum sections. . “Recommended grade and viscosity” F11-16 engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use . “ premium grade unleaded gasoline. Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions” F11-17 & Fuel octane rating & Engine oil capacity: This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti 2.5 L models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel” F7-2 section in this manual. 3.6 L models: 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt) & Cold tire pressure:

Tire size P205/60R16 P215/70R16 P225/60R17 P215/50R17 P225/50R17 225/45R18 91V 99S 98T 90V 93V 91W Wheel size 16 6 6 1/2JJ 16 6 6 1/2JJ 17 6 7J 17 6 7 1/2J 18 6 7 1/2J 16 6 6 1/2J Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) 33 psi (230 kPa) Rear 32 psi (220 kPa) 30 psi (210 kPa) 32 psi (220 kPa) Temporary spare tire Size T135/80R16 T145/80R17 T135/70R17 Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa) 2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK Owner’s Manual

2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK Owner’s Manual

A2460BE-A Issued May 2009 Printed in USA 05/09 2010A FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN MSA5M1004A

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