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Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Man- ual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excel- lent 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.
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This manual describes the following vehicle types. UGF053AA UGF055AA Sedan Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT...
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Warranties Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of Ameri- ca, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance...
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This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency...
Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a bet- ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri- ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
ual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context. Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Mark CAUTION Power door lock and unlock Passenger’s windows lock and un- lock Fuel...
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Mark Name Engine hood Trunk lid (Sedan) Seat heater Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn Windshield wiper deicer Wiper intermittent Windshield wiper and washer Mark Name Rear window wiper and washer Lights Parking lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumination Head lights Illumination brightness...
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Mark Windshield defroster Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger Air recirculation Outside air Engine oil Washer Safety precautions when driving Name Seatbelt and SRS airbag All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
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Always lock the passenger’s windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to the “Windows” section in chapter 2. Never leave unattended children in the vehi- cle.
are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
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you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-be- ing, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.
Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations.
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Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index...
Tire changing tools UGF068BB Jack (page 9-24) Jack handle (page 9-24) Spare tire (page 9-24)
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Index ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... 7-31 Warning light ... 3-23, 7-32 Accessories ... 5-3, 11-68 Accessory power outlet ... 6-8, 6-11 Active head restraint ... 1-6 Air cleaner element ... 11-24 Air conditioner operation ... 4-9 Air filtration system ... 4-18 Air flow selection ...
Fuel: 2.5-liter non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. 2.0-liter turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used.