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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.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series. Legacy Outback...
  • Page 4 & Using your Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Audio All SUBARU vehicles distributed by This chapter informs you how to operate Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail Before you operate your vehicle, carefully your audio system. by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the read this manual.
  • Page 5 Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual care- Electronic brake force distri- fully in order to gain a better understand- bution ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle Emergency locking retractor safely. Front-wheel drive WARNING...
  • Page 6 Manual transmission Windshield wiper On-board diagnostics Power door lock Research octane number Windshield washer SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive Power door unlock Supplemental restraint sys- Rear window wiper Power window with automatic Tire identification number open and close function Tire pressure monitoring sys-...
  • Page 7 Safety precautions when Mark Name Mark Name driving Turn signal Air recirculation & Seatbelt and SRS airbag Illumination brightness Engine oil WARNING . All persons in the vehicle should Engine hood Washer fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious Trunk lid (Legacy) Door lock (transmitter)
  • Page 8 & Child safety . The SRS airbags deploy with with considerable speed and considerable speed and force. force and can injure or even kill Occupants who are out of proper children, especially if they are WARNING position when the SRS airbag not restrained or improperly re- .
  • Page 9 System airbag)” F1-36. . If at any time you suspect that They could accidentally injure themselves or others through exhaust fumes are entering the & Engine exhaust gas (carbon inadvertent operation of the ve- vehicle, have the problem hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, monoxide) checked and corrected as soon the temperature in a closed ve-...
  • Page 10 after taking any medications that can driving with others. Please don’t drink and drive. make you drowsy or otherwise affect your & Car phone/cell phone and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If Drunken driving is one of the most you have a medical condition that requires frequent causes of accidents.
  • Page 11 CAUTION shop. WARNING Your vehicle should not be modified & Tire pressures other than with genuine SUBARU Engine exhaust, some of its consti- parts and accessories. Other types tuents, and certain vehicle compo- of modifications could affect its nents contain or emit chemicals...
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 13 Engine hood lock release (page 11-7) Illustrated index Headlight switch (page 3-27) Bulb replacement (page 11-45) & Exterior Wiper switch (page 3-32) Moonroof (page 2-27) Roof rail (page 8-14) Door locks (page 2-4) Tire pressure (page 11-32) Flat tires (page 9-6) 10) Fog light switch (page 3-30) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14) 12) Towing hook (page 9-13)
  • Page 14 Rear window defogger button (page 3-34) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3) Child safety locks (page 2-19) Towing hook (page 9-13) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14) Trunk lid (page 2-23) Rear gate (page 2-26) Bulb replacement (page 11-49) Rear wiper switch (page 3-33) –...
  • Page 15 & Interior Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-30) ! Passenger compartment area Seatbelt (page 1-12) Center console (page 6-6) Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-7)
  • Page 16 Top tether anchorages (page 1-33) Cargo area light (page 6-3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-17) Cargo area cover (page 6-15) – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 17 Shift lever (MT) (page 7-15)/Select lever (AT and CVT) (page 7-18) Climate control (page 4-1) Audio (page 5-1) Navigation system (Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system) Multi function display (page 3-24) Glove box (page 6-6) Cup holder (page 6-8)
  • Page 18 & Instrument panel Door locks (page 2-4) Electronic parking brake switch (page 7-31) Hill Holder switch (page 7-32) Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-24) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-28) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-51) Illumination brightness control (page 3-29) Light control switch (page 3-27) Audio control buttons (page 5-41)
  • Page 19 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches Windshield wiper (page 3-30) Mist (page 3-32) Windshield washer (page 3-32) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-33) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-32) Wiper control lever (page 3-32) Light control switch (page 3-27) Front fog light switch (page 3-30) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-27) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam...
  • Page 20 & Combination meter Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6) ! U.S. spec. models Tachometer (page 3-7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6) Speedometer (page 3-6) Multi function display switching knob (page 3-24) Fuel gauge (page 3-7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13) ECO gauge (page 3-8)
  • Page 21 ! Except U.S. spec. models Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6) Tachometer (page 3-7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6) Speedometer (page 3-6) Multi function display switching knob (page 3-24) Fuel gauge (page 3-7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13) ECO gauge (page 3-8)
  • Page 22 & Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Brake system warning Cruise control indicator 3-17 3-23 light light Seatbelt warning light Hill Holder indicator Cruise control set indi- 3-19 3-23 light cator light Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light Door open indicator 3-19...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 ............1-36 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor Components ............1-42 (A/ELR) ............1-13 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system, SRS Seatbelt warning light and chime ......1-14 side airbag and SRS curtain airbag ....1-45 Fastening the seatbelt ........1-14 System operation..........
  • Page 25: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt WARNING sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in .
  • Page 26: Manual Seat (If Equipped)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Manual seat (if equipped) ! Reclining the seatback for the child’s age, height and weight. ! Forward and backward adjustment Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times.
  • Page 27: Power Seat (If Equipped)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Power seat (if equipped) ! Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat) Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the WARNING When the lever is pushed down, the seat seatback is securely locked into place.
  • Page 28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Driver’s seat ! Front passenger’s seat (if the seat cushion angle or seat cushion height. equipped) Seat cushion angle control switch To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch.
  • Page 29: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment To remove: Seat heater (if equipped) 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.
  • Page 30: Rear Seats

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Do not put anything on the seat The seat heater operates when the igni- Rear seats tion switch is either in the “Acc” or “ON” which insulates against heat, position. such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items.
  • Page 31: Reclining The Seatback (Outback)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Reclining the seatback (Out- cargo area cover when you re- back) cline the rear seat. . Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback.
  • Page 32: Folding Down The Rear Seatback

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Folding down the rear seat- move out from the cargo area, back which could cause serious injury or death. . After returning the rear seat to its WARNING original position, be certain to . When you fold down the seat- place all of the seatbelts and the back, check that there are no tab attached to the seat cushion...
  • Page 33: Head Restraint Adjustment

    1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment ! Outback ! Rear window side seating position Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints. WARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the...
  • Page 34 1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Rear center seating position that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. When the seats are not occupied, lower CAUTION the head restraints to improve rearward The head restraint is not intended to visibility.
  • Page 35: Armrest

    1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Put children in the rear seat extended position. When the rear center Seatbelts seating position is not occupied, lower the properly restrained at all times. & Seatbelt safety tips head restraint to improve rearward visibi- The SRS airbag deploys with lity.
  • Page 36: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)

    1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Emergency Locking Retrac- shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to According to accident statistics, securely place the lap belt as low as children are safer when properly tor (ELR) possible on the hips and not on the child’s restrained in the rear seating The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency waist.
  • Page 37: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime

    1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags When securing a child restraint system on instead of across the weaker the rear seats by using a seatbelt, the abdomen. seatbelt must be changed over to the . Seatbelts provide maximum re- Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. straint when the occupant sits For instructions on how to install the child well back and upright in the seat.
  • Page 38 1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Front seatbelts until you hear a click. ! Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height 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.
  • Page 39 1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Rear seatbelts (except rear center WARNING 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.
  • Page 40 1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 WARNING WARNING Fastening the seatbelt with the web- Be sure to fasten both tongue plates...
  • Page 41 1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the retractor. Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the 4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure that the “ ” mark on the connector recess of the ceiling. (tongue) and the “...
  • Page 42 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags “CENTER” on the left-hand side until it ! Unfastening the seatbelt clicks. 1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector Push the release button of the center (buckle) on the right-hand side and push 6.
  • Page 43: Seatbelt Maintenance

    1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas.
  • Page 44: Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

    These occurrences are normal and not bly or surrounding area has been harmful. This smoke does not indicate a damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer fire in the vehicle. as soon as possible. . When you sell your vehicle, we urge...
  • Page 45: System Monitors

    Do not use elec- modification reasons, consult your SUBARU trical test equipment on any Always consult your SUBARU dealer if dealer. circuit related to the seatbelt you want to install any accessory parts to pretensioner and airbag sys- your vehicle.
  • Page 46: Child Restraint Systems

    1-23 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags tether anchorages (LATCH)” F1-30). Child restraint systems WARNING Children could be endangered in an Never let a passenger hold a child accident if their child restraints are not on his or her lap while the vehicle is properly secured in the vehicle.
  • Page 47: Where To Place A Child Restraint System

    Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection Children should be properly re- The following descriptions are SUBARU’s of the seat cushion. strained at all times. Never allow a recommendations on where to place a...
  • Page 48: Choosing A Child Restraint System

    1-25 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Choosing a child restraint WARNING system Put children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained.
  • Page 49: Installing Child Restraint Systems With A/Elr Seatbelt

    1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Installing child restraint sys- or around the child restraint system CAUTION following the instructions provided by its tems with A/ELR seatbelt manufacturer. When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle WARNING instructions supplied with it.
  • Page 50 1-27 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 re- straint 6.
  • Page 51 1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Legacy 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 6. Before seating a child in the child restraint system, try to move it back and 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the forth and left and right to verify that it is retractor to change the retractor over from firmly secured in the center of the seat.
  • Page 52: Installing A Booster Seat

    1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Installing a booster seat tether anchorages” F1-33. CAUTION When you install a child restraint WARNING system, follow the manufacturer’s . Child restraint systems and seat- instructions supplied with it. After belts can become hot in a vehicle installing the child restraint system, that has been closed up in sunny check to ensure that it is held...
  • Page 53: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)

    1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Installation of child restraint . Never place the shoulder belt following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. under the child’s arm or behind systems by use of lower and the child’s back. If an accident 3.
  • Page 54 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the rear seat window-side seating posi- tight and secure, the danger of your tions. For each window-side seating posi- child suffering personal injury in the tion, two lower anchorages are provided. event of an accident may be in- creased.
  • Page 55 1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate selected side of the rear seatback to the positions of the lower anchorages expose the anchorages (bars) to be used (bars). for installation of the child restraint system. Each lower anchorage is located behind the cover of seatback bottom.
  • Page 56: Top Tether Anchorages

    If you have any question concerning this belt. type of child restraint system, ask your 3. Connect the top tether hook to the SUBARU dealer. tether anchorage and firmly tighten the tether. For information on how to set the & Top tether anchorages Three tether anchorages are installed on top tether, refer to “Top tether anchorages”...
  • Page 57 1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! To hook the top tether ! Outback restraint while pressing the release button. Store the head restraint in the trunk. Avoid CAUTION placing the head restraint in the passen- ger compartment to prevent it from being Always remove the head restraint thrown around in the passenger compart- when mounting a child restraint...
  • Page 58 1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1. Remove the head restraint at the seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seat- belt or lower anchorages; lift up the head restraint while pressing the release button. Store the head restraint in the cargo area.
  • Page 59: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

    1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags *SRS airbag (Supplemental The system also controls front seatbelt curtain airbag are designed only pretensioners. For operation instructions to be a supplement to the primary Restraint System airbag) and precautions concerning the seatbelt protection provided by the seat- pretensioner, refer to “Front seatbelt pre- belt.
  • Page 60 1-37 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags needs enough space for deploy- ter than the blink of an eye) in the protect in high speed collisions, ment, the driver should always event of a side impact collision. the force of an airbag can injure sit upright and well back in the However, the force of SRS side an occupant whose body is too...
  • Page 61 1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags steering wheel pad and dashboard. WARNING If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, these objects could interfere with its . Do not rest your arm on either proper operation and could be pro- front door or its internal trim. You pelled inside the vehicle, causing could be injured in the event of injury.
  • Page 62 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags other accessory in such a loca- tain airbags. tion could be propelled through Before hanging clothing on the coat the cabin with great force by the hooks, make sure there are no sharp curtain airbag, or it could prevent objects in the pockets.
  • Page 63 1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags restraint device or in a seatbelt, WARNING whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- Secure ALL types of child restraint CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT devices (including forward facing SEAT.
  • Page 64 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags seat facing the side window blems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. – Wrap his/her arms around the . A deploying SRS airbag releases front seat seatback hot gas. Occupants could get –...
  • Page 65: Components

    1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Components The SRS airbags are stowed in the following locations. Driver’s SRS frontal airbag: in the center portion of the steering wheel Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag: near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG”...
  • Page 66 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front sub sensor (right-hand side) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and Airbag control module (including impact OFF indicator sensor [all models] and rollover sensor Front sub sensor (left-hand side) [Outback]) Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s SRS airbag system warning light side) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
  • Page 67 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags...
  • Page 68: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System, Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag

    Front door impact sensor (left-hand side) For the locations of the driver’s SRS Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU frontal airbag, front passenger’s SRS Front passenger’s occupant detection advanced frontal airbag system that com-...
  • Page 69 Have the system inspected by your not locked securely, adjust them such as by kicking. SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS again. For adjusting procedure, refer to “Manual seat” F1-3 . Do not spill liquid on the front airbag system warning light illuminates.
  • Page 70 1-47 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Conditions in which front passen- . Do not place any article on the WARNING ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not seat other than the child occu- pant and a child restraint system. activated NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT .
  • Page 71 Children who have outgrown a child and under the seat. This may lift contact your SUBARU dealer for an restraint system should always wear the the seat cushion. inspection.
  • Page 72 Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator by an adult 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu,...
  • Page 73: System Operation

    1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & System operation ! SUBARU advanced frontal airbag activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag operation CAUTION depending on the total load on the front passenger’s seat monitored by the front Do not touch the SRS airbag system passenger’s occupant detection system...
  • Page 74 1-51 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags not impaired. The time required from the visible damage done to the vehicle ! Examples of the types of accidents detecting impact to the deflation of the itself. in which it is possible that the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter driver’s/driver’s and front passen- ! Examples of accident in which the...
  • Page 75 1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (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).
  • Page 76 1-53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle strikes an object, such as a ! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s telephone pole or sign pole. and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur. The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.
  • Page 77 If the vehicle is damaged in an speed frontal collision. accident but the SRS frontal airbag airbag(s) will basically not deploy. does not deploy, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble. ! SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag operation First impact...
  • Page 78 1-55 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags wheel and instrument panel. For Outback models, if the rollover sensor to another, and it may have no bearing on detects rollover of the vehicle, the control the visible damage done to the vehicle An impact sensor, which senses impact module inflates the SRS curtain airbags.
  • Page 79 1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Example of the type of accident in ! Examples of the types of accidents which the SRS side airbag will most in which the SRS curtain airbag will likely deploy. most likely deploy. Legacy models A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag.
  • Page 80 1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in a severe side Outback models impact near the front seat or the rear seat. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curb- stone laterally.
  • Page 81 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side surface airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (Outback). Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain...
  • Page 82 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to side-on impact. deploy. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 83 1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely side-on impact. to deploy. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of Legacy models the passenger compartment.
  • Page 84 1-61 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique Outback models side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.
  • Page 85: Srs Airbag System Monitors

    1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is struck from behind. ! Examples of the types of accidents and SRS curtain airbag are activated on The vehicle pitches end over end. the first impact, they will not be activated in which the SRS side airbag and on the second.
  • Page 86: Srs Airbag System Servicing

    . Front door impact sensor system. Immediately take your vehi- electrical test equipment on any – Right-hand side cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer circuit related to the SRS airbag – Left-hand side to have the system checked. Unless system. For required servicing of .
  • Page 87: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification

    WARNING NOTE the work performed by an author- In the following cases, contact your ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air- To avoid accidental activation of the SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. bag control module, impact sensors system or rendering the system .
  • Page 88 SRS airbag system accessory parts to the side body. components and/or wiring Always consult your SUBARU dealer if . Modifications on or inside the you want to install any accessory parts on front door panels for the purpose your vehicle.
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  • Page 90 Keys and doors Keys ..............Alarm system ............. 2-15 Key number ............System alarm operation ........2-15 Immobilizer ............Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..2-15 If you have accidentally triggered the alarm Security ID plate..........system ............2-16 Security indicator light ........
  • Page 91: Keys And Doors

    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.
  • Page 92: Immobilizer

    Keys and doors . Do not leave spare keys or any vice may not cause harmful interfer- Immobilizer ence, and (2) this device must accept record of your key number in the any interference received, including vehicle. The immobilizer system is designed to interference that may cause undesired prevent an unauthorized person from &...
  • Page 93: Security Indicator Light

    Any key that is not re-registered unlocked door. when a new key is made cannot be used after the other keys are re-registered. For information on replacement keys and on the registration of keys with your immo- bilizer system, contact your SUBARU dealer.
  • Page 94: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside

    Keys and doors & Locking and unlocking from the inside WARNING Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat- belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.
  • Page 95: Battery Drainage Prevention Function

    SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest by the battery drainage prevention func- SUBARU dealer if you would like to tion to prevent the battery from going change the setting. dead. The following interior lights are NOTE affected by this function.
  • Page 96: Key Lock-In Prevention Function

    This function’s operational/non-opera- from being pressed. tional setting can be changed by a . FCC WARNING SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for details. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance...
  • Page 97: Locking The Doors

    Keys and doors & Locking the doors tance will be shorter in areas near a could void the user’s authority to facility or electronic equipment emitting operate the equipment. strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote This device complies with Part 15 of controller of home electronic appliances.
  • Page 98: Unlocking The Doors

    Keys and doors & Unlocking the doors & Opening the trunk lid & Unlocking the rear gate (Legacy) (Outback) Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s The trunk lid opens when the “ ” button Pressing the “ ”...
  • Page 99: Sounding A Panic Alarm

    If a can be replaced by your authorized button on the remote transmitter is not SUBARU dealer. If you replace the battery pressed, the alarm will be deactivated by yourself, use utmost care that no dust, after approximately 30 seconds.
  • Page 100 2-11 Keys and doors To replace the battery: Negative (−) side facing up 3. Remove the transmitter case from the key head. 1. Remove the screw on the key head. 5. Replace the old battery with a new battery (Type CR1620 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up.
  • Page 101: Replacing Lost Transmitters

    2-12 Keys and doors & Replacing lost transmitters Programming transmitter codes into sary to program the transmitter’s code system: (identification number) into the system. A If you lose a transmitter or want to tag showing the code is affixed to the key purchase additional transmitters (up to unit, and another is affixed to the circuit four can be programmed), you should re-...
  • Page 102 2-13 Keys and doors NOTE NOTE . 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- sound for 30 seconds. ber. . If you do not perform the operations .
  • Page 103 2-14 Keys and doors ! Deleting old transmitter codes NOTE switch within 5 seconds. The control unit of the remote keyless If you do not start entering the number NOTE entry system has four memory locations to using the lock switch before the elec- .
  • Page 104: Alarm System

    Refer to “Function set- Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set tings” F20. A SUBARU dealer can for activation at the time of shipment from activate the system. Contact your the factory. You can set the system for SUBARU dealer for details.
  • Page 105: If You Have Accidentally Triggered The Alarm System

    6. Briefly press the “ ” button (for less You may have the above setting than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear change done by your SUBARU dealer. gate (Outback)) will lock, an electronic chirp will sound once, the turn signal lights &...
  • Page 106: Disarming The System

    Have it per- formed by your SUBARU dealer. To unlock all other doors and the rear gate . If your vehicle is a Legacy and you (Outback), briefly press the “...
  • Page 107: Valet Mode

    ! To enter the passive mode less of whether or not the passive mode LOCK has been selected. If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to dealer.
  • Page 108: Tripped Sensor Identification

    Serious injury If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can Also, the number of flashes indicates the could result if a child accidentally connect them and set them for activation location of unauthorized intrusion or the opens the door and falls out.
  • Page 109: Windows

    2-20 Keys and doors & Power window operation by the outside. Windows driver ! Driver’s side power window WARNING switches To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, always con- form to the following instructions without exception. . When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck, head or other objects from...
  • Page 110 2-21 Keys and doors NOTE ! Operating the driver’s window For some models, this switch also has a . If a window detects an impact simi- one-touch auto up function that allows the window to be closed fully without holding lar to that caused by trapping an object the switch.
  • Page 111: Power Window Operation By Passengers

    2-22 Keys and doors & Power window operation by ! Operating the passengers’ win- ! Locking the passengers’ windows dows passengers ! Passenger’s side power window switches Lock Unlock To open: Press the appropriate switch down and To lock: hold it until the window reaches the Press the lock switch.
  • Page 112: Initialization Of Power Window

    2-23 Keys and doors & Initialization of power win- ! Operating the windows Trunk lid (Legacy) If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected due WARNING to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the following functions are . To prevent dangerous exhaust deactivated.
  • Page 113: To Open The Trunk Lid From Inside

    2-24 Keys and doors & Internal trunk lid release ! To lock and unlock the trunk lid trunk lid down until the latch engages. opener switch handle NOTE The internal trunk lid release handle is a . Do not leave your valuables in the device designed to open the trunk lid from trunk when you leave your vehicle.
  • Page 114 2-25 Keys and doors ! Inspection WARNING Perform the following steps at least twice Never allow any child to get in the a year to check the release handle for trunk and play with the release correct operation. handle. If the driver starts the vehi- 1.
  • Page 115: Rear Gate (Outback)

    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. To close: Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages.
  • Page 116: Moonroof (If Equipped)

    2-27 Keys and doors NOTE Moonroof (if equipped) WARNING If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due . To prevent dangerous exhaust to a discharged vehicle battery, a WARNING gas from entering the vehicle, malfunction in the door locking/unlock- ing system or other causes, you can always keep the rear gate closed Never let anyone’s hands, arms, unlock it by manually operating the...
  • Page 117: Moonroof Switches

    2-28 Keys and doors & Moonroof switches NOTE . Never try to check the anti-en- trapment function by deliberately One-touch operation does not take ! Tilting moonroof placing part of your body in the place when the moonroof is lowered. moonroof.
  • Page 118: Sun Shade

    2-29 Keys and doors To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- CAUTION way position while opening or closing it, momentarily press the switch to the Never attempt to test this function “OPEN” side or “CLOSE” side. using fingers, hands or other parts of your body.
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  • Page 120: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT Ignition switch ............. models) ............3-14 LOCK..............Low tire pressure warning light (U.S. spec. Acc..............models) ............3-15 ON..............ABS warning light..........3-16 START ..............Brake system warning light........ 3-17 Key reminder chime ..........
  • Page 121 Instruments and controls High/low beam change (dimmer)......3-28 Defogger and deicer .......... 3-34 Headlight flasher ..........3-28 Mirrors ..............3-35 Daytime running light system ......3-28 Type A inside mirror (if equipped) ...... 3-35 Turn signal lever ..........3-29 Type B inside mirror (if equipped) ...... 3-36 Illumination brightness control ......
  • Page 122: Ignition Switch

    Instruments and controls . If the ignition switch will not move tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- Ignition switch from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” tion, thereby stopping the engine. position, turn the steering wheel Also, if the key is attached to a WARNING slightly to the left and right as you turn keyholder or to a large bunch of...
  • Page 123: Acc

    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 “LOCK” or “Acc” positions. The chime be used.
  • Page 124: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Instruments and controls NOTE Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges 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 &...
  • Page 125: Speedometer

    Instruments and controls the “ON” position. Change the setting The display can be switched as shown in trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn the following illustration by pressing the when the ignition switch is in the off. “LOCK” or “Acc” position. trip knob.
  • Page 126: Tachometer

    Instruments and controls NOTE possible to switch between the A trip CAUTION meter and B trip meter indications while To protect the engine while the select lever is in the “P” or “N” position (for the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do To ensure safety, do not attempt to not press the trip knob within 10 seconds change the function of the indicator...
  • Page 127: Eco Gauge

    Instruments and controls The gauge may move slightly during gauge. Needle position braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel This indicates that the fuel filler door Displayed unit “+” side “-” side level movement in the tank. (lid) is located on the right side of the If you press the trip knob while the ignition vehicle.
  • Page 128: Warning And Indicator Lights

    : Oil pressure warning light corresponding system. when the ignition switch is initially turned : Engine low oil level warning light Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer to the “ON” position. This permits check- for repair. ing the operation of the bulbs.
  • Page 129 If the dri- about canceling the warning operation, ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will please contact your SUBARU dealer. 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...
  • Page 130: Srs Airbag System Warning Light

    The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON tions described above, immediately con- and OFF indicators show you the status of tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. tion. The indicators are located next to the &...
  • Page 131: Check Engine Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Light

    SRS frontal turn off immediately. It may take several control system checked and re- airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- driving trips. If the light does not turn off, paired as necessary could cause vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
  • Page 132: Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant Temperature High Warning Light

    CAUTION RED. At this time, decelerate the vehicle. SUBARU dealer. Refer to “En- After the blinking RED light turns off, you gine overheating” F9-13. . After turning the ignition switch can drive the vehicle normally. However, if to the “ON”...
  • Page 133: Charge Warning Light

    Engine low oil level level is within the normal range, have the warning light system checked by a SUBARU dealer. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the This light illuminates when the engine oil...
  • Page 134: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

    2 seconds to check that the tire pressure and it is the driver’s responsibility to your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning maintain correct tire pressure, even if possible.
  • Page 135: Abs Warning Light

    Contact your sure to install the specified size for ate normally. SUBARU dealer as soon as possible the front and rear tires. . When the warning light is flash- for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting.
  • Page 136: Brake System Warning Light

    Have your vehicle towed to the . The warning light illuminates during vior is as described in the following nearest SUBARU dealer for re- driving, but it turns off immediately and examples, the electronic parking brake pair.
  • Page 137 Have the vehicle dealer and have the system inspected. The brake system warning light flashes for towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for 4. If both warning lights illuminate again 10 seconds and a chirp sound will be repair.
  • Page 138: Hill Holder Indicator Light

    Hill Holder function, the electro- damage to the engine. nic parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 139: All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (At And Cvt Models)

    Have your vehicle through the electrical circuit of the some other reason. checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS ately. is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics . The warning light does not illuminate...
  • Page 140: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light

    Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. ! Alarm system . The light does not turn off even after It blinks to show the driver the operational the lapse of several minutes (the engine status of the alarm system.
  • Page 141: Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator

    3-22 Instruments and controls & Select lever/gear position in- NOTE ! Gear position indicator setting (MT . The initial setting for your vehicle of dicator models) the gear position indicator has been set The gear position indicator light can be for activation “...
  • Page 142: Cruise Control Indicator Light

    This light illuminates when the “CRUISE” NOTE This indicator light illuminates under the main switch is pressed to activate the following conditions. Your SUBARU dealer can change the . when the light switch is turned to the cruise control function. settings of activating/deactivating the “...
  • Page 143: Multi Function Display

    3-24 Instruments and controls indicated time will change in one-minute Multi function display toggles the display in the following se- decrements. If you keep the button quence. pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes will speed up. The outside temperature is always indi- cated on the display with the ignition switch in the “ON”...
  • Page 144: Average Fuel Consumption

    3-25 Instruments and controls & Average fuel consumption −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 378F The indicator can give a false reading (38C) or lower while the display is giving under any of the following conditions: an indication other than the outside .
  • Page 145: Current Fuel Consumption

    3-26 Instruments and controls NOTE consumption at the present moment. . The indicated values vary in accor- & Driving range on remaining dance with changes in the vehicle’s fuel running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the actual values and should thus be treated only as a guide.
  • Page 146: Light Control Switch

    The sensitivity of the auto on/off head- NOTE lights can be changed by your . Even if the key is removed from the SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. ignition switch, the lights can be illu- minated by operating the light control ! Sensor for the auto on/off head- switch position from “OFF”...
  • Page 147: Instruments And Controls

    3-28 Instruments and controls & Headlight flasher & Daytime running light system CAUTION If any object is placed on or near the WARNING sensor, the sensor may not detect The brightness of the illumination of the level of the ambient light cor- the high beam headlights is reduced rectly and the auto on/off headlights by the daytime running light system.
  • Page 148: Turn Signal Lever

    3-29 Instruments and controls NOTE Turn signal lever Illumination brightness con- . When the control dial is turned fully trol upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the auto- matic dimming function does not work at all. . The brightness setting is not can- celed even when the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 149: Front Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)

    3-30 Instruments and controls Front fog light switch Wiper and washer (if equipped) WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.
  • Page 150 In road film. Keep the washer button areas where water freezes in depressed at least for 1 second so that winter, use SUBARU Windshield washer solution will be sprinkled all Washer Fluid or the equivalent. Refer to “Windshield washer over the windshield or rear window.
  • Page 151: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches

    3-32 Instruments and controls ! Wiper intermittent time control & Windshield wiper and washer ! Windshield washer switches The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. ! Windshield wipers When the wiper switch is in the “INT” To wash the windshield, pull the wiper position, turn the dial to adjust the operat- control lever toward you.
  • Page 152: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Outback)

    3-33 Instruments and controls & Rear window wiper and NOTE lever to the “R” position (AT and CVT models) or the shift lever to the reverse washer switch (Outback) position (MT models), the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the select lever/shift lever from the “R”...
  • Page 153: Defogger And Deicer

    3-34 Instruments and controls Defogger and deicer window defogger. Some models are also equipped with an outside mirror defogger and/or windshield wiper deicer. The de- fogger and deicer system is activated only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
  • Page 154: Mirrors

    SUBARU dealer to set the defogger and & Type A inside mirror (if windshield wiper deicer works effec- deicer system for the continuous opera- tively.
  • Page 155: Type B Inside Mirror (If Equipped)

    3-36 Instruments and controls & Type B inside mirror (if button, you can display the various func- Compass button tions of the rear view image display and equipped) Period of the electronic compass display based on Gear Function time button how long you press the buttons.
  • Page 156 3-37 Instruments and controls housing. That may cause a malfunction in the mirror. ! Rear view image display When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the transmission is in the “R” (reverse) position, the rear view camera automatically displays the rear view image behind the vehicle on the inside mirror.
  • Page 157 3-38 Instruments and controls If the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” ! Compass zone adjustment mode, press and hold the power button for position, the display setting returns to the 12 to 15 seconds while the transmission is in the “R”...
  • Page 158 3-39 Instruments and controls ! HomeLink ! Compass calibration by anyone other than an authorized Wireless Control Sys- ® service facility could void authorization to 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all use this equipment. The HomeLink Wireless Control System nonessential electrical accessories (rear ®...
  • Page 159 3-40 Instruments and controls park the vehicle outside the garage. website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. 1. Unplug the motor of the garage door opener from the outlet. CAUTION NOTE If any of the HomeLink buttons are When programming the HomeLink ®...
  • Page 160 3-41 Instruments and controls NOTE ! Programming rolling-code-protected tion manual. Some gate operators and garage door garage door openers in the U.S.A. openers may require you to replace If your garage door opener has a rolling this programming step 4 with proce- code feature, program the HomeLink ®...
  • Page 161 3-42 Instruments and controls NOTE 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly after several seconds, Some garage door openers may re- release both buttons. quire you to do the above press-hold- release sequence a third time to com- 7.
  • Page 162: Auto-Dimming Mirror With Compass (If Equipped)

    3-43 Instruments and controls & Auto-dimming mirror with begins to flash slowly (after approximately 20 seconds), position the hand-held trans- compass (if equipped) mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink ®...
  • Page 163 3-44 Instruments and controls is to ensure good reward visibility during glare from vehicle headlights behind you 3. Press the switch repeatedly until the reversing. and automatically dim the mirror to elim- correct zone setting for your location is . By pressing and releasing the switch inate glare and preserve your vision.
  • Page 164: Auto-Dimming Mirror With Compass And Homelink (If Equipped)

    3-45 Instruments and controls & Auto-dimming mirror with ! Photosensors dimming function is on, the LED indicator will illuminate. compass and HomeLink ® Even with the mirror in the automatic equipped) dimming mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse.
  • Page 165 3-46 Instruments and controls ! Compass zone adjustment ! Compass calibration www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- 3515. 1. If a “C” is displayed in the compass window, the compass needs to be cali- Note the following information about this brated. system. 2.
  • Page 166 3-47 Instruments and controls NOTE and objects are out of the way of . After programming your HomeLink the garage door or other device ® to prevent potential harm or Wireless Control System for the de- damage. sired devices, retain the hand-held transmitters for further programming .
  • Page 167 3-48 Instruments and controls NOTE ! Programming rolling-code-protected tion manual. Some gate operators and garage door garage door openers in the U.S.A. openers may require you to replace If your garage door opener has a rolling this programming step 4 with proce- code feature, program the HomeLink ®...
  • Page 168 3-49 Instruments and controls NOTE 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly after several seconds, Some garage door openers may re- release both buttons. quire you to do the above press-hold- release sequence a third time to com- 7.
  • Page 169: Outside Mirrors

    3-50 Instruments and controls & Outside mirrors begins to flash slowly (after approximately 20 seconds), position the hand-held trans- ! Convex mirror (passenger side) mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink ®...
  • Page 170 3-51 Instruments and controls ! Remote control mirror switch ! Power folding mirror switch (if mirror switch continuously, it may not work. This is not a malfunction. Oper- equipped) ate after waiting for a short period of time. . When you unfold the outside mirrors manually, the mirrors may become wobbly.
  • Page 171: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

    3-52 Instruments and controls Tilt/telescopic steering wheel and forward and backward. Horn WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/ telescopic position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. To sound the horn, push the horn pad. 1.
  • Page 172 Climate control Ventilator control..........Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ............Center ventilators..........Side ventilators ........... Cleaning ventilator grille ........Efficient cooling after parking in direct Climate control panel.......... sunlight ............. Type A ..............Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant Type B ..............
  • Page 173: Climate Control

    Climate control & Side ventilators Ventilator control & Center ventilators Open Close Open Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. Close To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward to the “ ” Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. position.
  • Page 174: Climate Control Panel

    Climate control Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan Climate control panel speed control” F4-7.) Temperature control dial (Refer to “Tem- & Type A perature control” F4-7.) Airflow control buttons (Refer to “Airflow mode selection” F4-6.) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air conditioner control”...
  • Page 175: Type B

    Climate control & Type B Temperature control button (driver’s side) (Refer to “Temperature control” F4-7.) Dual mode button (Refer to “Automatic climate control system (type B)” F4-5 and “Temperature control” F4-7.) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to “Airflow mode selection” F4-6.) Fan speed control button (Refer to “Fan speed control”...
  • Page 176: Automatic Climate Control System (Type B)

    Climate control & Temperature sensors NOTE Automatic climate control . When the “DUAL” button is pressed, system (type B) separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and passenger’s side can NOTE be enabled (DUAL mode). To cancel the DUAL mode, press the “DUAL” button .
  • Page 177: Manual Climate Control

    Climate control and become damaged, the system may Manual climate control not be able to control the interior tempera- & Airflow mode selection ture correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precau- Select the preferred airflow mode by tions: performing the following procedure.
  • Page 178: Temperature Control

    Climate control & Temperature control switch is in the “ON” position. Select the both side windows to prevent fogging.) preferred fan speed by turning the fan ! Type A speed control dial (type A), or by pressing the fan speed control buttons (type B). Turn the temperature control dial over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side &...
  • Page 179: Defrosting

    Climate control ON position is selected, the indicator light Defrosting Operating tips for heater and on the air inlet selection button illuminates. air conditioner Select the desired “ ” mode or “ ” mode OFF position (outside air): Outside air is &...
  • Page 180: Lubrication Oil Circulation In The Refrigerant Circuit

    Have your filter checked speeds) a few minutes each month during acceleration or when driving on a steep or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For the off-season to circulate its oil. upgrade. replacement, use only a genuine &...
  • Page 181: Replacing An Air Filter

    4-10 Climate control NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained. & Replacing an air filter 1. Remove the glove box. (1) Open the glove box. (3) Pull out the glove box. 3.
  • Page 182 4-11 Climate control driver’s side of the instrument panel as CAUTION shown in the illustration. The arrow mark on the filter must point UP. Service label (2) Attach the service label to the driver’s side door pillar. 6. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft.
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  • Page 184: Audio

    Audio Antenna system ............5-3 CD player operation ..........5-23 Printed antenna............5-3 Play file ..............5-23 FM reception ............5-3 How to insert a CD ..........5-24 Installation of accessories........5-3 How to play back a CD ......... 5-24 To select a track from the beginning ..... 5-24 Audio set ..............
  • Page 185 Audio Selecting category (only when connecting MUTE button (if equipped) ........5-43 ® ® iPod ) ..............5-37 Bluetooth audio (type B and C audio)....5-43 Display selection (type B audio)......5-39 Media format ............5-44 Folder selection (only when connecting USB ®...
  • Page 186: Antenna System

    Antenna system Installation of accessories portion of the rear window glass. & Printed antenna Always consult your SUBARU dealer & FM reception before installing a citizen band radio or Although FM is normally static free, other transmitting device in your vehicle.
  • Page 187: Audio Set

    Audio Audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details. NOTE If a cell phone is placed near the audio set, it may cause the audio set to emit noise when the phone receives calls.
  • Page 188: Type A Audio Set (If Equipped)

    Audio & 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 5-8 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-12 .
  • Page 189: Type B Audio Set (If Equipped)

    Audio & 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 audio controls: refer to page . Radio operation: refer to page 5-12 .
  • Page 190: Type C Audio Set (If Equipped)

    Audio & Type C audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. . Power and audio controls: refer to page . Radio operation: refer to page 5-12 .
  • Page 191: Power And Audio Controls

    Audio Power and audio controls order to create a pleasant listening symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, environment even as the driving noise Inc. & Power switch and volume . CS Auto technology is incorporated increases. . For type A audio, SRS CS Auto is control under license from SRS Labs, inc.
  • Page 192 Audio ! Tone and balance control (type A ! Other settings (type A and B audio) ! Position setting (type A audio) and B audio) Position setting is used to adjust the “TUNE” dial: sound to the best condition for the Type A audio selected seating position.
  • Page 193 5-10 Audio “Screen OFF” menu. Page Menu – Shifting the shift lever/select le- ver into the “R” position Screen OFF – Pressing the “SETTING” dial Bass – Pressing the “FM/AM” button Middle – Pressing the “CD/AUX” button Treble – Pressing the “SAT” button Fader –...
  • Page 194: Adjustable Level Of Each Mode

    5-11 Audio & Adjustable level of each mode Mode Range of levels Initial setting Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise (displayed) Volume Volume control 0 to 40 15 (type A and For less volume For more volume B audio)/16 (type C) AUX volume control* (type 0 to 40 For less volume For more volume...
  • Page 195: Fm/Am Radio Operation

    5-12 Audio & AM selection (type A and B FM/AM radio operation is on to select the preferred reception mode. audio) Press the “FM” or “AM” button (type A and Each brief press of the “FM/AM” button changes the radio in the following se- B audio)/“FM/AM”...
  • Page 196 5-13 Audio ! Scan tuning (SCAN) interval can be changed between 10 kHz Type B audio: in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM mode. Seek up Type A audio ! Stereo indicator (type A and B audio) The stereo indicator “ST”...
  • Page 197 5-14 Audio ! PTY (Program type) group selection ! Seek in PTY (Program type) group erly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to In the PTY selection mode, press the Type A audio: tall buildings and hills.
  • Page 198: Hd Radio Technology (Digi- Tal Am And Fm Radio) (Type C Audio)

    5-15 Audio mode after approximately 10 seconds. static or distortion. For more information, static, hiss or pops. and a guide to available radio stations and & HD Radio ® ! HD Radio ® Technology (Digi- programming, please visit www.hdradio. Technology Trouble- com.
  • Page 199 5-16 Audio cast. Every radio station is independently Experience Cause Action owned and operated. These stations are responsible for ensuring all audio streams Mismatch of time alignment- The radio stations analog and Customer may hear a short None, radio broadcast issue. and data fields are accurate.
  • Page 200: Rds Text Display

    5-17 Audio ! Other information ventional radio. order to change the page. HD Radio Technology manufactured un- ! HD Radio indicator ! Type C audio der license from iBiquity Digital Corpora- Press and hold the “HD/TEXT” button to indicator illuminates while the ®...
  • Page 201: Station Preset

    5-18 Audio & Station preset preset button. current waveband by pressing and holding the Auto-store button. Use Auto-store to ! Selecting preset stations ! How to preset stations quickly find the strongest stations, for example when traveling through different 1. Select the preferred reception mode. 1.
  • Page 202: Satellite Radio Operation (If Equipped)

    (for U.S.A. only). For de- . For type A and C audio, the pre- tails, please contact your SUBARU dealer. ! Sirius XM satellite radio reception viously registered station memories of tips (for U.S.A.
  • Page 203: Band Selection

    The satellite radio ID will be needed when you activate satellite radio and receive satellite radio customer support. For details, contact your SUBARU dealer. & Band selection Type A audio . If you are driving in an area with tall...
  • Page 204: Channel And Category Selection

    5-21 Audio & Channel and category selec- ! Channel selection by pressing the ! Skip channel selection (type A and tion button (type A audio) B audio) When in the SAT mode, press and hold ! Channel selection by operating the the following buttons to change to the dial channel selection mode.
  • Page 205: Channel Preset

    If you cannot clear these the preceding selection will remain in the When a category is selected, turning the “TUNE” dial selects channels only within messages, contact your SUBARU dealer. memory. the selected category. The control function returns to the normal NOTE mode after approximately 6 seconds.
  • Page 206: Cd Player Operation

    5-23 Audio . Mini CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs) are CD player operation Message Status not supported, and if inserted, they will The antenna cannot be be immediately ejected. detected because it . Audio data recorded in the MP3/ CAUTION CHECK ANTENNA has become discon-...
  • Page 207: How To Insert A Cd

    5-24 Audio ! When CD is in the player (type A) MP3: AAC (type C audio): . Based on MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Layer 3 . Based on MPEG2 AAC and MPEG4 When the button is pressed, the (type A and B audio) player will start playback.
  • Page 208: Fast-Forwarding And Rewinding

    5-25 Audio & Fast-forwarding and rewind- . Skipping past the first track/file will ! By using the button (type B and C take you to the last track/file in the audio) folder. Type B audio: Type A audio: ! By using the dial (type A and B audio) Forward direction “TRACK”...
  • Page 209: Repeating

    5-26 Audio & Repeating NOTE Type C audio: . The “TRACK RPT” (type A and B Repeat button: audio)/“ONE” (type C audio) indication Fast-forwarding refers to the repeat playback of a single Type A audio track. It repeats the track that is play- ing.
  • Page 210: Random Playback

    5-27 Audio & Random playback Type B audio: an MP3/WMA/AAC format track is play- ing. Random button: To cancel the random playback mode, press the random button and select Type A audio* CANCEL. The “RDM” indication will turn off, and the Type C audio: normal playback mode will be resumed.
  • Page 211: Scan

    5-28 Audio & Scan . Turn the “TUNE” dial. For MP3/WMA/AAC: . Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the “FOLDER” button (type A and B audio). . Press the “ ” button. Type A audio . Press the “ ”...
  • Page 212: How To Eject A Cd From The Player

    CD player, “TUNE” dial determine the cause based on the follow- ing information. If you cannot clear those messages, please contact your SUBARU Turn the “TUNE” dial clockwise to select dealer. the next folder. Turn the dial counter- ! When “PUSH EJECT”...
  • Page 213: Auxiliary Input Jack

    5-30 Audio your SUBARU dealer. Auxiliary input jack ! When “No audio file” is displayed Type A audio (type C audio) Press the button to eject the disc. Type B audio This message appears when a CD has been loaded that does not contain any playable files.
  • Page 214: Precautions To Observe When Handling A

    5-31 Audio volume of the portable audio player is Precautions to observe when low, the sound quality may become handling a compact disc impaired when you turn up the volume of the vehicle audio system. In this Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and case, adjust the sound volume of the CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the portable audio player.
  • Page 215 5-32 Audio there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft 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).
  • Page 216: Usb Storage Device / Ipod

    5-33 Audio & Connectable iPod ® ® . A USB memory that is powered by a models USB storage device / iPod source other than the USB power operations (type B and C Type B audio: supply (for example, an AC power audio) adapter, etc.) cannot be operated.
  • Page 217: Connecting Usb Storage Device / Ipod

    5-34 Audio . Do not store an iPod ® Type C audio: or material that is legally permitted to in the ® be copied and played by using an vehicle. If an iPod is left in the ® Model Firmware version iPod and iTunes.
  • Page 218: How To Play Back

    5-35 Audio & How to play back operation, disconnect the connection ! When a USB storage device/iPod ® ® cable from the iPod and reset it. For already connected NOTE the resetting procedure, see the User’s Press the button. Each time you .
  • Page 219: Repeating

    5-36 Audio & Random playback details, refer to “Fast-forwarding and Each time you briefly press the repeat rewinding” F5-25. button, the mode changes in the following Random button: sequence. NOTE Type B audio: ® When connecting iPod . When the end of a track is reached Type B audio* while fast-forwarding, fast-forwarding Type C audio:...
  • Page 220: Scan

    5-37 Audio & Selecting category (only ® ® When connecting iPod (type B audio): tracks on the iPod . When an iPod ® ® is connected, the when connecting iPod files are played back at random by the ! Type B audio ®...
  • Page 221 5-38 Audio 1st layer 2nd layer 3rd layer 4th layer 5th layer — — — — Now playing — — Playlists Playlists List Songs List — Artists Artists List Albums List Songs List — — Albums Albums List Songs List —...
  • Page 222: Display Selection (Type B Audio)

    , determine the cause based on the following information. If you “TUNE” dial For USB storage device: cannot clear those messages, please contact your SUBARU dealer. “BACK” button ® For iPod You can select folder/track/file(s) from the list. Turn and press the “TUNE” dial to select the folder/track/file.
  • Page 223 5-40 Audio Message Cause Action “CHECK DEVICE” ® Disconnect the USB storage device/iPod When there is a short in the USB bus check it. When an incompatible device (for example a USB mouse) is connected ® When an incompatible iPod is connected ®...
  • Page 224: Audio Control Buttons

    5-41 Audio & MODE button Audio control buttons NOTE For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system. Models with Hands-free system These buttons are located on the spokes This button is used to select the desired of the steering wheel.
  • Page 225: And " " Switch

    5-42 Audio “MUTE” turns off. Type B audio: The track/file number will be shown on the audio display. & “ ” and “ ” switch For type B and C audio, when the MP3/ WMA/AAC format track is playing, press and hold the switch to the “...
  • Page 226: Volume Control Switch

    ® Bluetooth audio (type B and C audio) NOTE For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system. Press the switch to the “+” side to increase Press this button if you wish to immedi- the volume.
  • Page 227: Media Format

    5-44 Audio NOTE . AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control After the name of the device or “FAILED” . The Bluetooth ® Profile) is displayed, the mode changes to the audio function may ® Bluetooth audio setting mode. not operate properly under the follow- &...
  • Page 228: Setting Bluetooth Audio (Type C Audio)

    5-45 Audio NOTE entered. . You cannot set Bluetooth ® 2. Input the new passkey (a 4 - 8 digit audio number) by operating the “TUNE” dial. while driving. . After the ignition switch is turned to 3. Select the “CONFIRM” menu. the “LOCK”...
  • Page 229 5-46 Audio ! Registering (paring) device 6. Press the talk switch spoken by using the list audio player 7. Say “Confirm” to select the device, or function. To use the list audio player and say “Pair 1. Press the talk switch say “Go back”...
  • Page 230 5-47 Audio ! Deleting device ! Changing the registered name ! Registering (paring) device 1. Select the “Change Name” menu. 1. Select the “Pair Audio Players” menu. 1. Press the talk switch and say “Delete audio player”. 2. Select the “Record Name” menu. 2.
  • Page 231: Bluetooth ® Audio Operation

    5-48 Audio playback” F5-27. Each time you press ! Setting passkey ! How to play back and hold the button, the mode 1. Select the “Set Passkey” menu. changes in the following sequence. 2. Press the “TUNE” dial. Type B audio 3.
  • Page 232: Hands-Free System (If Equipped)

    – The cell phone is not in the . For models with the genuine necessary if the call is continued on the SUBARU navigation system, refer to phone call area. cell phone. – The battery of the cell phone has the Owner’s Manual supplement for the...
  • Page 233: Certification For The Hands-Free System

    5-50 Audio . The sound quality may degrade due NOTE . Reorient or relocate the receiving to the influence of the cell phone that is antenna. This device complies with Part 15 of . Increase the separation between the connected to the system or the circum- the FCC Rules and Industry Canada stances of the Bluetooth network.
  • Page 234 5-51 Audio . This transmitter must not be co- ! Type C audio located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ! Mexico models ! Type B audio – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 235: Safety Precautions

    5-52 Audio & Safety precautions . 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 WARNING too close to the in-vehicle equip- method.
  • Page 236 5-53 Audio Select the menus by operating the “TUNE” 7. Select the “Confirm pair phone?” Hands-free mode, press the ON hook switch dial. menu. 8. Select the “Phone Only” menu to ! Preparation for using the Hands- Type B audio: register only a cell phone, or select “Int.
  • Page 237 5-54 Audio 6. Press the talk switch and say “Confirm”. 7. Press the talk switch 8. Say “Phone Only” to register only a cell phone, or say “Internal Audio” to register internal audio in addition to the cell phone. 9. Press the talk switch and say “Confirm pair phone?”.
  • Page 238 5-55 Audio ! Type B audio First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page PHONE BOOK* ADD ENTRY BY VOICE Adding a new number by voice 5-62 BY PHONE Adding a new number by cell phone 5-62 MANUAL INPUT Adding a new number by inputting manually 5-63 CALL HISTORY Adding a new number from the call history...
  • Page 239 5-56 Audio First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page SETUP SECURITY SET PIN Setting a PIN code 5-67 PHBK LOCK Locking the phonebook 5-67 PHBK UNLOCK Unlocking the phonebook 5-68 GO BACK PHONE SETUP PAIR PHONE Registering a new cell phone 5-53 SELECT PHONE Selecting a cell phone to be used...
  • Page 240 5-57 Audio ! Type C audio First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page Phonebook* Add Entry By Voice Adding a new number by voice 5-62 By Phone Adding a new number by cell phone 5-62 Manual Input Adding a new number by inputting manually 5-63 Call History Adding a new number from the call history...
  • Page 241 5-58 Audio First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page Setup Security Set PIN Setting a PIN code 5-67 Phonebook Lock Locking the phonebook 5-67 Phonebook Unlock Unlocking the phonebook 5-68 Go Back Phone setup Pair Phone Registering a new cell phone 5-53 Select Phone Selecting a cell phone to be used...
  • Page 242 5-59 Audio First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page Setup System setup* Guidance Volume Setting the volume of the voice guidance 5-70 Device Name Showing the device name and BD address of the audio 5-70 Reset Settings Initialization 5-70 Go Back —...
  • Page 243 5-60 Audio ! Voice command system The commands available for the voice setup réglages command system are listed in the follow- NOTE ing charts. phone book add ajouter l’entrée Press the talk switch and say entry dans le registre ! Type B audio “Help”...
  • Page 244 5-61 Audio ! Type C audio security sécurité historique des ap- call history pels jumeler le télé- Command pair phone phone call transfer transfert d’appel English Français change name modifier le nom callback rappel automatique 0 (zero, oh) 0 (zéro) sélectionner le tél- cancel annuler...
  • Page 245 5-62 Audio the phonebook is 50 (type B audio)/20 internal audio audio interne phonebook annuaire (type C audio). . After registering phonebook data, lister lecteurs annuaire suppri- list audio players phonebook delete audio mer composition you can add a phone number to the speed dial rapide speed dial memory.
  • Page 246 5-63 Audio 4. Select the “CONFIRM” menu (type B 3. Transfer the data from the cell phone. 2. Input the phone number to be regis- For details about transferring the data, tered. audio). refer to the instruction manual of the cell 3.
  • Page 247 5-64 Audio 7. Select the “CONFIRM” menu. operating the “TUNE” dial. . “SET SPD DIAL”/“SET SPEED DIAL”/ “Speed Dial” to set the speed dial – The phone number is then regis- – Press the talk switch and say tered and “STORED” (type B audio)/ “SET SPEED DIAL”.
  • Page 248 5-65 Audio – Operate the “TUNE” dial. 3. Select the “CONFIRM” (type B audio)/ Names” and use the list names func- “Confirm delete entry?” (type C audio) – Press the talk switch tion. and say 4. Select the “CONFIRM” (type B audio)/ menu.
  • Page 249 5-66 Audio ! Callback the selected redial data is deleted. 4. Say the preferred phone number to be called. 1. Select the “CALLBACK” menu. ! Deleting the callback data 5. Select the “DIAL” menu, or press the 2. Select the preferred number by turning 1.
  • Page 250: Bluetooth Setting

    5-67 Audio – Press the talk switch To put an incoming call on hold (only if ! Adjustable level of each volume and say the cell phone has this function): Press the the number. 5. Select the “CONFIRM” (type B audio)/ ON hook switch briefly.
  • Page 251 5-68 Audio NOTE ! Phone setup displayed, the selected cell phone is connected to the in-vehicle equipment While the phonebook is locked, if the After selecting the “PHONE SETUP” and the mode changes to the “PHONE operation restricted menu is selected, menu, perform the following procedure.
  • Page 252 5-69 Audio refer to “Preparation for using the Hands- “Change Phone Name” (type C audio) to dures. free system” F5-53. – Operate the “TUNE” dial. change the voice tag . “DELETE” (type B audio)/“Delete – Press the talk switch and say ! List phones function Phone”...
  • Page 253 5-70 Audio “TUNE” dial. “Confirm reset settings?” (type C audio) menu. To turn on the Hands-free power when the – “INITIALIZED” (type B audio)/“Set- Hands-free power is OFF, perform either tings have been reset.” (type C audio) of the following procedures. is displayed, the registered data is –...
  • Page 254 Interior equipment Interior light ............Ashtray (if equipped)......... 6-12 Dome light ............Coat hook............6-13 Map light............. Shopping bag hook ........... 6-13 Cargo area light (Outback)........Legacy .............. 6-13 Sun visors ............Outback ............6-14 Sun visor extension plate ........Floor mat ............
  • Page 255: Interior Equipment

    The setting of the period for which the light remains on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact DOOR your SUBARU dealer for details. The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light remains on continuously.
  • Page 256: Cargo Area Light (Outback)

    ON: The light remains on continuously. lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be interlock switch has the following posi- The automatically illuminated cargo area changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact tions. light remains on for several seconds and your SUBARU dealer for details.
  • Page 257: Sun Visors

    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.
  • Page 258: Vanity Mirror With Light

    Interior equipment & Vanity mirror with light Storage compartment CAUTION CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closed . Always keep the storage com- while the car is being driven to avoid partment closed while driving to being blinded by glare. reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident.
  • Page 259: Glove Box

    Interior equipment & Glove box & Center console box To use as storage space: ! Center console box (front) Pull out the divider plate of the dual cup Lock holder. Unlock 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.
  • Page 260 Interior equipment To use again as cup holders: ment and a lower compartment. ! Lower compartment ! Upper compartment Insert the divider plate into the console Lower compartment lock release box. Upper compartment lock release Pull up the lower compartment lock ! Center console box (rear) release to open the lower compartment.
  • Page 261: Overhead Console

    Interior equipment & 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.
  • Page 262: Front Passenger's Cup Holder

    Interior equipment & Front passenger’s cup holder Bottle holders CAUTION When a cup containing a beverage CAUTION is in the cup holder, do not fold down or recline any seat. Otherwise, . Do not pick up a bottle from the the beverage could spill while driv- bottle holder or put a bottle in the ing and, if the beverage is hot, it...
  • Page 263: Accessory Power Outlets

    6-10 Interior equipment trim can be used to hold beverage bottles Accessory power outlets and other items. Power outlet in the cargo area (Outback) Accessory power outlets are provided Power outlet below the climate control below the climate control, in the center console and in the cargo area.
  • Page 264 6-11 Interior equipment tight for the accessory power CAUTION outlet, this can result in a poor . Do not attempt to use a cigarette contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit lighter in the accessory power properly.
  • Page 265: Ashtray (If Equipped)

    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 receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.
  • Page 266: Coat Hook

    6-13 Interior equipment Coat hook Shopping bag hook CAUTION Never hang anything on the coat CAUTION hook that might obstruct the driver’s view or that could cause injury in Do not hang items on the shopping sudden stops or in a collision. And bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or do not hang items on the coat hook more.
  • Page 267: Outback

    . Be sure to use a genuine SUBARU floor mat designed with grommets in the correct loca- tions. . Make sure that the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and is correctly secured on its retaining pins.
  • Page 268: Cargo Area Cover (Outback - If Equipped)

    6-15 Interior equipment . Do not use more than one floor Cargo area cover WARNING (Outback – if equipped) mat. Do not place anything on the ex- tended cover. Putting excessive The cargo area cover is provided for weight on the extended cover can covering the cargo area and to protect its break it and an object on the cover contents from direct sunlight.
  • Page 269: To Remove The Cover Housing

    6-16 Interior equipment & 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.
  • Page 270: Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (Outback)

    6-17 Interior equipment & To install the cover housing cargo area cover behind the rear seat. Convenient tie-down hooks (Outback) 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.
  • Page 271: Under-Floor Storage Compartment

    6-18 Interior equipment storing recesses. Under-floor storage compart- ment 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.
  • Page 272: Rear View Camera (If Equipped)

    . When replacing the fuse, be sure Contact your SUBARU dealer Outback to use a fuse with the specified for an inspection. Continued use rating. Use of a fuse with a...
  • Page 273: How To Use The Rear View Camera

    . 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.
  • Page 274: Viewing Range On The Screen

    6-21 Interior equipment & Viewing range on the screen Image from camera Range of view The area from the rear end of the bumper Range of view can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the bumper and areas just under the bumper cannot be viewed.
  • Page 275: Help Line

    6-22 Interior equipment & Help line tion cannot be seen on the screen. The help line (distance marker and vehicle CAUTION width line) is a guide to help you realize the actual distance from the screen. The range that can be viewed with the rear view camera is limited.
  • Page 276 6-23 Interior equipment ! When there is an upward slope at the ! When there is a downward slope at without relying on the help lines. . The actual position may be dif- back the back ferent from the indication of the help lines.
  • Page 277 6-24 Interior equipment ! Feature of distance marker 3 feet (1 m) line 6.5 feet (2 m) line 10 feet (3 m) line The distance marker shows the distance on the road. If there is a car or other object close behind, distance cannot be correctly displayed.
  • Page 278 Starting and operating Shift lock function ..........7-20 Fuel ..............Selection of manual mode........7-21 Fuel requirements ..........Driving tips............7-22 Fuel filler lid and cap........... Power steering........... 7-23 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Braking ............... 7-23 Preparing to drive ..........Braking tips............
  • Page 279: Starting And Operating

    (98 RON) fuel is not readily available in smell. SUBARU recommends that you try Do not be concerned if your vehicle your area, unleaded gasoline with an...
  • Page 280: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap

    15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is fuel related, try a different brand of gaso- proper operation of your SUBARU.
  • Page 281 Starting and operating slowly counterclockwise. WARNING WARNING Before opening the fuel filler cap, 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.
  • Page 282 Starting and operating NOTE the tank and create a fire hazard. 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.
  • Page 283: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)

    SUBARU Limited Warranty. . At state inspection time, remem- Over 30 states plus the District of Colum- . Always use a genuine SUBARU bia have implemented emission inspec- ber to tell your inspection or fuel filler cap. If you use the tion of the OBDII system.
  • Page 284: Preparing To Drive

    2. Check the appearance and condition OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT testing program. When properly used, this of the tires. Also check tires for proper equipment should not damage a SUBARU READY” is greater than one. If the inflation. AWD vehicle.
  • Page 285: Starting The Engine

    4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” (4) If the engine still refuses to start, position and check the operation of the contact your nearest SUBARU dealer warning and indicator lights. Refer to for assistance. “Warning and indicator lights” F3-9.
  • Page 286: At And Cvt Models

    (4) If the engine still refuses to start, started. The fuel injection system auto- warning and indicator lights. Refer to contact your nearest SUBARU dealer “Warning and indicator lights” F3-9. matically lowers the idle speed as the for assistance.
  • Page 287: Stopping The Engine

    7-10 Starting and operating 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.
  • Page 288: Remote Start Safety Features

    7-11 Starting and operating preconditions before starting, and if all transmitter is within the operating range of vehicle’s engine management system safety parameters are correct, the engine the system. determines there is a safety risk due to a will start within 5 seconds. Upon success- vehicle related problem, the vehicle will &...
  • Page 289: Remote Start Confirmation Transmitter Feature

    7-12 Starting and operating remote keyless entry transmitter will dis- Transmitter flash sequence Feature description arm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm system” F2-15. Flashes when button is Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal. pressed 2. Enter the vehicle. Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start 3.
  • Page 290: Entering The Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown

    7-13 Starting and operating & Entering the vehicle follow- & Service mode & Remote transmitter program ing remote engine start shut- In service mode, the remote engine start New transmitters can be programmed to down function is temporarily disabled to prevent the remote engine start system in the the system from unexpectedly starting the event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,...
  • Page 291: System Maintenance

    7-14 Starting and operating . Be careful not to allow children to will flash one time. touch the battery and any re- 7. Repeat step 5 for any additional moved parts; children could transmitters (the system will accept up to swallow them.
  • Page 292: Manual Transmission

    7-15 Starting and operating ference, and (2) this device must Manual transmission accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING Changes or modifications not ex- . Do not drive the vehicle with the pressly approved by the party respon- clutch disengaged (i.e., when the sible for compliance could void the clutch pedal is depressed) or...
  • Page 293: Selecting Reverse Gear

    7-16 Starting and operating Shift up mph (km/h) 1st to 2nd 15 (24) 2nd to 3rd 25 (40) 3rd to 4th 40 (64) 4th to 5th 45 (72) 5th to 6th 50 (80) ! Maximum allowable speeds WARNING Slider The manual transmission is a fully syn- When shifting down a gear, ensure chromeshed, 6-forward-speed and 1-re- that the vehicle is not travelling at a...
  • Page 294: Driving Tips

    7-17 Starting and operating enter the red area if these speeds are or driving up steep hills, downshift to a Automatic transmission/Con- exceeded. lower gear before the engine starts to tinuously variable transmis- labor. With the exception of cases where sudden sion acceleration is required, the vehicle On steep downgrades, downshift the...
  • Page 295: Select Lever

    7-18 Starting and operating mal timing after the engine has warmed provides superior transmission effi- than 5 seconds in any position except the “N” or “P” position ciency for maximum fuel economy. At . Immediately after transmission fluid times, depending on varying driving when the brake is applied or is replaced, you may feel that the conditions, a chain operating sound...
  • Page 296 7-19 Starting and operating ! D (Drive) In this position, the transmission is me- transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll This position is for normal driving. The chanically locked to prevent the vehicle freely, even on the slightest incline unless transmission automatically shifts into a from rolling freely.
  • Page 297: Shift Lock Function

    “LOCK” position while the select lever is in system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a the “N” position, the select lever may not SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon be moved to the “P” position after a period as possible.
  • Page 298: Selection Of Manual Mode

    When the downshift lock system may be malfunctioning. Con- indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possi- tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection ble. When both indicators are on, upshift- as soon as possible. ing and downshifting are both possible.
  • Page 299: Driving Tips

    7-22 Starting and operating turns off. place and let the engine idle until the CAUTION warning light turns off. Gearshifts can be performed using the paddle shift switch behind the steering Do not place or hang anything on & Driving tips wheel.
  • Page 300: Power Steering

    7-23 Starting and operating a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep Power steering Braking driving straight ahead while gradually & Braking tips reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the CAUTION road to a safe place. WARNING & Brake system Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for Never rest your foot on the brake...
  • Page 301: Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators

    . When you feel the ABS system mediately have your vehicle inspected by phenomena occur. However, even the nearest SUBARU dealer. operating, you should maintain though these occur, they do not indi-...
  • Page 302: Abs System Self-Check

    7-25 Starting and operating & Steps to take if EBD system Electronic Brake Force Dis- constant brake pedal pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal malfunctions tribution (EBD) system since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system. The EBD system maximizes the effective- ness of the brakes by allowing the rear The ABS system prevents the lock-up of...
  • Page 303: Vehicle Dynamics Control System

    Have your vehicle towed to the may be malfunctioning. you are driving with a Vehicle Dy- nearest SUBARU dealer for re- Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU namics Control system equipped pair. dealer and have the system inspected. vehicle could easily lead to a ser- 4.
  • Page 304 SUBARU dealer. briefly when starting the engine the Vehicle Dynamics Control system . The following precautions should and when driving off after starting adjusts the engine’s output and the...
  • Page 305: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor

    7-28 Starting and operating & Vehicle Dynamics Control snow tires or winter tires light turns off. . Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics OFF switch You should not deactivate the Vehicle Control system will cause operation of Dynamics Control system except under the steering wheel to feel slightly the above-mentioned situations.
  • Page 306: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)

    7-29 Starting and operating again, turn the ignition switch to the Tire pressure monitoring WARNING “LOCK” position and restart the en- system (TPMS) (if equipped) gine. If the low tire pressure warning light . When the switch is pressed to illuminates while driving, never deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con- brake suddenly and keep driving...
  • Page 307: Parking Your Vehicle

    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/ Changes or modifications not ex- .
  • Page 308: Electronic Parking Brake

    7-31 Starting and operating & Electronic parking brake and contact your SUBARU deal- cause unnecessary wear on the 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.
  • Page 309 7-32 Starting and operating . The driver’s seatbelt is not fastened. without depressing the brake pedal or stopping on an uphill slope, depress the clutch pedal, the parking brake is the brake pedal firmly and release it If the parking brake is automatically not released.
  • Page 310 7-33 Starting and operating . When you do not frequently use the When the Hill Holder function is activated, the brake system warning light has parking brake when stopping on an uphill the Hill Holder indicator light illuminates. illuminated. Otherwise, the Hill Refer to “Hill Holder indicator light”...
  • Page 311: Parking Tips

    . For AT and CVT models, put the select mediately stop your vehicle in the lever in the “P” (Park) position. nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer. Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle. If a malfunction occurs in the electronic...
  • Page 312: Cruise Control

    7-35 Starting and operating switch is turned off when the cruise Cruise control control is not in use to avoid uninten- tionally setting of the cruise control. Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding & To set cruise control your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
  • Page 313: To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control

    7-36 Starting and operating & To temporarily cancel the the accelerator pedal. cruise control The cruise control can be temporarily canceled in the following ways. To resume the cruise control after it has been temporarily canceled and with vehi- At this time, the cruise control set indicator cle speed of approximately 20 mph (32 light is illuminated in the combination km/h) or more, press the “RES/SET”...
  • Page 314: To Change The Cruising Speed

    7-37 Starting and operating & To change the cruising speed Except U.S. spec. models vehicle speed when the button is pressed and the speed last time you When the difference between the actual ! To increase the speed (by the “RES/ set is less than 4.4 km/h, the vehicle vehicle speed and the set speed is less SET”...
  • Page 315: Cruise Control Indicator Light

    7-38 Starting and operating & Cruise control indicator light vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can Refer to “Cruise control indicator light” be lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by F3-23.
  • Page 316: Driving Tips

    Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first Rocking the vehicle ........... 8-12 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........Loading your vehicle......... 8-12 Fuel economy hints ..........Vehicle capacity weight........8-13 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).... and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......
  • Page 317: New Vehicle Break-In Driving - The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)

    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 your fuel. . Select the proper gear position for the WARNING The performance and long life of your speed and road conditions.
  • Page 318: Catalytic Converter

    Driving tips Catalytic converter exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have t he probl em checked and corrected as soon WARNING as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive . Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive only with all windows fully open. or park the vehicle anywhere .
  • Page 319: Periodic Inspections

    (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 sys- tem.
  • Page 320: Driving Tips For Awd Vehicles

    By shifting power between the front and use a tire that is of the same size, If you use a temporary spare tire to rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also circumference, construction, replace a flat tire, be sure to use the...
  • Page 321: Off Road Driving

    Off road driving under warranty. If you do take your There is little difference in handling, SUBARU off road, you should review the however, during extremely sharp turns or common sense precautions in the next sudden braking. Therefore, when driving...
  • Page 322 Driving tips . Drive carefully. Do not take unneces- vehicle and may cause it to stall. Never could be thrown around in the vehicle and sary risks by driving in dangerous areas or attempt to drive through rushing water; cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on over rough terrain.
  • Page 323: Winter Driving

    Remember that damage done to your Forcing a frozen door open may damage SUBARU while operating it off-road and or separate the rubber weather strips not using common sense precautions around the door. If the door is frozen,...
  • Page 324 Driving tips 1. Place the shift lever in “1” or “R” for MT ! Before driving your vehicle a different concentration from the one models, or the select lever in “P” for AT used previously, purge the old fluid from Before entering the vehicle, remove any the piping between the reservoir tank and models and CVT models.
  • Page 325: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads

    8-10 Driving tips rear window defogger. Refer to “Defogger If your SUBARU is not going to be used vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear and deicer” F3-34. for an extended period, it is best to have when necessary.) the fuel tank filled to capacity.
  • Page 326: Corrosion Protection

    8-11 Driving tips that are of the same size, construction, blades. If this happens, reduce the that are of the same size, circum- brand and load range and you should vehicle speed. ference, construction, manufac- never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires turer, brand (tread pattern), de- since this may result in dangerous hand- gree of wear, speed symbol and...
  • Page 327: Tire Chains

    8-12 Driving tips clearance between the tire and vehicle warranty. Loading your vehicle body. Make certain that any traction device Remember to drive with care at all times you use is an SAE class S device, and WARNING regardless of the type of tires on your use it on the front wheels only.
  • Page 328: Vehicle Capacity Weight

    8-13 Driving tips & Vehicle capacity weight possible. CAUTION . When you carry something inside Do not carry spray cans, containers the vehicle, secure it whenever with flammable or corrosive liquids you can to prevent it from being or any other dangerous items inside thrown around inside the vehicle the vehicle.
  • Page 329: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)

    Do not use replacement tires with a lower and be used together with the Certification label load range than the originals because they genuine SUBARU carrying at- may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita- tachment. The bars must never The certification label attached to the tions.
  • Page 330 Own- roof may be damaged. driving characteristics. Drive carefully, er’s Manual of a genuine SUBARU carry- avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and ing attachment. Place the heaviest load at abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly increased.
  • Page 331 8-16 Driving tips 1. Pull out the integrated crossbars from 3. Install the bars into the holders. 1. Pull out the crossbars from the roof rail the roof rail holders by pulling up the holders by pulling up the covers. 4.
  • Page 332: Trailer Hitch (Outback - If Equipped)

    8-17 Driving tips Trailer hitch (Outback — if could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. equipped) . Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch only WARNING as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight .
  • Page 333: Connecting A Trailer

    8-18 Driving tips & Connecting a trailer 5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer. The 1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch ball must be securely installed on the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball ball mount.
  • Page 334: When You Do Not Tow A Trailer

    Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in Hitch harness connector purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your 8.
  • Page 335: Maximum Load Limits

    8-20 Driving tips (Refer to “Maintenance schedule under ble. severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.) ! Total trailer weight Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (en- gine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.
  • Page 336 8-21 Driving tips ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and 3.6 L models Conditions Maximum total trailer weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) 1,500 lbs (680 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an...
  • Page 337 8-22 Driving tips ! Tongue load The total weight applied to each axle (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 vehi- cle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label.
  • Page 338: Trailer Hitches

    8-23 Driving tips & Trailer hitches NOTE For vehicles with trailer brakes, the trailer tongue load exceeds 200 lbs (90 WARNING kg) when calculated at 8% of the Never drill the frame or under-body maximum total trailer weight. of your vehicle to install a commer- Even in this case, the maximum value cial trailer hitch.
  • Page 339: Connecting A Trailer

    ! Outback system. & Connecting a trailer The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer ! Trailer safety chains hitch is recommended. A genuine ! Trailer brakes SUBARU hitch is available from your WARNING SUBARU dealer.
  • Page 340: Trailer Towing Tips

    To ensure the trailer lights tire is firmly secured. are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper & Trailer towing tips operation of the turn signals and the brake lights each time you hitch up.
  • Page 341 . Sufficient time should be taken to learn the trailer and have repairs performed grip the steering wheel and slow down the “feel” of the vehicle/trailer combination immediately by the nearest SUBARU immediately but gradually. dealer. before starting out on a trip. In an area free .
  • Page 342 8-27 Driving tips – “AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and engine braking effect and prevent over- CVT models)” F3-14 heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. . For AT and CVT models, avoid using . When driving uphill in hot weather, the the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on air conditioner may turn off automatically an uphill slope instead of using the...
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  • Page 344 In case of emergency If no steam is coming from the engine If you park your vehicle in an emergency..compartment ........... 9-13 Temporary spare tire........... Towing ..............9-13 Maintenance tools ..........Towing and tie-down hooks/holes ...... 9-14 Legacy..............Using a flat-bed truck......... 9-16 Outback ..............
  • Page 345: In Case Of Emergency

    (TPMS) is un- able to monitor all four road The hazard warning flasher can be acti- wheels. Contact your SUBARU vated regardless of the ignition switch dealer as soon as possible for position.
  • Page 346: Maintenance Tools

    In case of emergency Maintenance tools CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tire Your vehicle is equipped with the following other than the original. Using other maintenance tools. . Jack sizes may result in severe mechan- ical damage to the drive train of your .
  • Page 347: Legacy

    In case of emergency & Legacy 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.
  • Page 348: Outback

    In case of emergency & Outback 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.
  • Page 349: Flat Tires

    In case of emergency . Always turn off the engine before Flat tires 5. Take out the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or The tools and the spare tire are stored If you have a flat tire while driving, never push the vehicle supported with under the floor of the trunk (Legacy) or the...
  • Page 350 In case of emergency Outback Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack 7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel head engages firmly into the jack-up point. nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. 6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take the spare tire out.
  • Page 351 In case of emergency 10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand. on the wrench because you may exceed tire. the specified torque. Have the wheel nut WARNING torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.
  • Page 352: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)

    TPMS is unable to monitor all a sharp object). four road wheels. Contact your WARNING SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ If the low tire pressure warning light or system resetting. illuminates while driving, never...
  • Page 353: Jump Starting

    If the light illuminates steadily after WARNING . Be sure the jumper cables and blinking for approximately one min- ute, promptly contact a SUBARU clamps on them do not have . Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. dealer to have the system inspected.
  • Page 354: How To Jump Start

    9-11 In case of emergency & How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3.
  • Page 355 9-12 In case of emergency Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery.
  • Page 356: Engine Overheating

    If towing is necessary, it is best done by refer to “Engine coolant” F11-17. the radiator. After the pressure has been your SUBARU dealer or a commercial fully released, remove the cap by pressing 1. Keep the engine running at idling towing service.
  • Page 357: Towing And Tie-Down Hooks/Holes

    9-14 In case of emergency & Towing and tie-down hooks/ longer be seen. holes 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/holes.
  • Page 358 9-15 In case of emergency Rear towing hook: After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. 1. Take the towing hook out of the tool bucket and take the screwdriver out of the Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
  • Page 359: Using A Flat-Bed Truck

    9-16 In case of emergency Rear tie-down holes: properly with safety chains. Each safety WARNING chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains Use the rear tie-down holes only for so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. downward anchoring.
  • Page 360: Electronic Parking Brake - If The Electronic Parking Brake Cannot Be Released

    SUBARU deal- CAUTION 1. Release the parking brake and put the er for inspection as soon as transmission in neutral.
  • Page 361 It may be difficult to release the elec- tronic parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool. Have your SUBARU dealer release the electronic parking brake if necessary. In the event that you cannot release the electronic parking brake by pulling the...
  • Page 362: Trunk Lid (Legacy) - If The Trunk Lid Cannot Be Opened

    9-19 In case of emergency Trunk lid (Legacy) – if the wise. CAUTION trunk lid cannot be opened . Do not turn the electronic parking brake release tool counterclock- The trunk lid can also be opened using the wise or turn it around more than key.
  • Page 363: Rear Gate (Outback) - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked

    9-20 In case of emergency Rear gate (Outback) – if the Moonroof – if moonroof can- Always use a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool. rear gate cannot be unlocked not be closed In the event that you cannot unlock the If the moonroof cannot be closed with the rear gate by operating the power door moonroof switch, you can close the moon-...
  • Page 364 In case of emergency 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.
  • Page 365 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 366 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 panel, console panel, switches, combination Most common causes of corrosion .....
  • Page 367: Appearance Care

    10-2 Appearance care Exterior care to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly become tangled around it, dama- with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the ging the wiper arm and other & Washing remaining water off with a chamois or soft components.
  • Page 368: Waxing And Polishing

    . Clean the vehicle (including the alumi- Always wash and dry the vehicle before SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- num wheels) with water as soon as waxing and polishing.
  • Page 369: Corrosion Protection

    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...
  • Page 370: Cleaning The Interior

    If console panel, switches, using a solution of mild soap and luke- your SUBARU is to be parked for a long combination meter, and other warm water then dry thoroughly. time in bright sunlight, it is recommended...
  • Page 371: Monitor (If Equipped)

    10-6 Appearance care & Monitor (if equipped) To clean the audio/navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent.
  • Page 372: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Manual transmission oil ........11-21 Maintenance precautions........11-3 Recommended grade and viscosity ....11-21 Automatic transmission fluid......11-21 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment............ 11-4 Checking the fluid level........11-21 When checking or servicing in the engine Recommended fluid .........
  • Page 373 Maintenance and service Tires and wheels ..........11-30 Battery .............. 11-43 Types of tires ........... 11-30 Fuses ..............11-44 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Installation of accessories ......11-45 (if equipped)........... 11-30 Replacing bulbs ..........11-45 Tire inspection ..........11-32 Headlight............
  • Page 374: Maintenance Schedule

    “Warranty and Main- hazardous if improperly used or done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. handled, for example, battery tenance Booklet”. If you perform maintenance and service acid.
  • Page 375: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment

    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.
  • Page 376: When Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment While The Engine Is Running

    11-5 Maintenance and service & When checking or servicing ! Type B clips Maintenance tips in the engine compartment while the engine is running Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs. WARNING &...
  • Page 377 11-6 Maintenance and service ! Reinstalling clips ! Type C clips Type C clips Insert the clip without the center portion Type A clips 1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a first and then push the center portion of Phillips screwdriver until the center portion the clip into the hole.
  • Page 378: Removing Air Intake Duct

    11-7 Maintenance and service & 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. Refer to “Type B clips” F11-5. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air intake duct.
  • Page 379 11-8 Maintenance and service 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 in- jury.
  • Page 380: Engine Compartment Overview

    11-9 Maintenance and service Power steering fluid reservoir Engine compartment overview (page 11-24) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-26) & 2.5 L non-turbo models Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-25) Fuse box (page 11-44) Battery (page 11-43) Windshield washer tank (page 11-37) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-12) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-17) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
  • Page 381: L Turbo Models

    11-10 Maintenance and service & 2.5 L turbo models Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-24) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-26) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-25) Fuse box (page 11-44) Battery (page 11-43) Windshield washer tank (page 11-37) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-12) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-17) Radiator cap (page 11-17) 10) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-12)
  • Page 382: L Models

    11-11 Maintenance and service & 3.6 L models Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-24) Differential gear oil level gauge (page 11-23) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-21) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-25) Fuse box (page 11-44) Battery (page 11-43) Windshield washer tank (page 11-37) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-12) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-17)
  • Page 383: Engine Oil

    SUBARU dealer. NOTE . When the engine low oil level warn- ing 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.
  • Page 384 11-13 Maintenance and service . 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 .
  • Page 385: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter

    11-14 Maintenance and service & Changing the oil and oil filter CAUTION . If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. . Do not dispose of used engine oil by placing it in the trash, or by pouring it onto the ground, into sewers, or into any body of water.
  • Page 386 11-15 Maintenance and service Oil filter Part Amount of Model color number rotation Black 15208AA100 1 rotation 2.5 L models Blue 15208AA12A rotation 3.6 L Black 15208AA031 models rotation CAUTION . Never over tighten the oil filter because that can result in an oil 2.5 L non-turbo models 3.6 L models leak.
  • Page 387: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    , u s e o n l y SUBARU Super Coolant. & Synthetic oil If the SUBARU Super Coolant is diluted with another brand or You should use synthetic engine oil that...
  • Page 388: Cooling Fan, Hose And Connections

    F12-10. If the fuse is not blown, have the “FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank is to the maintenance schedule in the cooling system checked by your SUBARU “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. empty, remove the radiator cap and refill dealer.
  • Page 389: Air Cleaner Element

    The air more frequently. It is recommended that cleaner element not only filters you always use genuine SUBARU parts. intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires. If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could be burned.
  • Page 390 11-19 Maintenance and service ! Turbo models 1. Remove the hydraulic hose in the power steering system from the clip on the right side of the air cleaner case. 2. Unplug the connector that is attached to the top of the air cleaner case. 3.
  • Page 391: Spark Plugs

    It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your 3. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air SUBARU dealer. cleaner case cover. The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book- let”.
  • Page 392: Drive Belts

    However, if neces- The automatic transmission fluid expands engine is equipped with an automatic belt sary, consult your SUBARU dealer for largely as its temperature rises; the fluid tension adjuster. However, replacement of inspection.
  • Page 393: Recommended Fluid

    11-22 Maintenance and service & Recommended fluid fluid level on the gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT” range, add the Refer to “Fluids” F12-8. recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level. NOTE Using any non-specified type of auto- ! Checking the fluid level when the matic transmission fluid could result in fluid is cold...
  • Page 394: Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid

    There is no fluid level gauge. It is unnecessary to check the continuously ! AT models variable transmission fluid level. However, if necessary, consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. Upper level Lower level 3. Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it.
  • Page 395: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    There is no oil level gauge. To check the front differential gear oil level, we recom- rear differential gear oil level, we recom- mend that you consult your SUBARU mend that you consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. dealer for inspection.
  • Page 396: Recommended Fluid

    . If the vehicle requires frequent Refer to “Fluids” F12-8. refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. CAUTION . When adding brake fluid, be care- ful not to allow any dirt into the reservoir.
  • Page 397: Recommended Brake Fluid

    . If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the “MAX” level mark vehicle checked at your SUBARU “MIN” level mark dealer. Check the fluid level on the outside of the .
  • Page 398: Recommended Clutch Fluid

    If the brake booster does not operate as described in the following procedure, have CAUTION when adding it. If clutch fluid it checked by your SUBARU dealer. touches the exhaust pipe, it may Never use different brands of clutch 1. With the engine off, depress the brake cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or fluid together.
  • Page 399: Brake Pedal

    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 deal-...
  • Page 400: Clutch Pedal (Mt Models)

    If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU deal- The disc brakes have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the...
  • Page 401: Breaking-In Of New Brake Pads And Linings

    Maintenance and service you apply the brake pedal, have the brake Tires and wheels or icy roads, we strongly recommend the pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as use of winter (snow) tires. & Types of tires soon as possible.
  • Page 402 108F (−128C) (255, 2.55) (240, 2.4) be functioning normally. In this event, go When a tire is replaced, adjustments are to a SUBARU dealer to have the system −108F necessary to ensure continued normal 39 (270, 2.7) 37 (255, 2.55) (−238C) inspected as soon as possible.
  • Page 403: Tire Inspection

    Contact your If the low tire pressure warning light park the vehicle. SUBARU dealer as soon as possible does not illuminate briefly after the . If you feel unusual vibration while for tire and sensor replacement and/...
  • Page 404 11-33 Maintenance and service NOTE . Correct tire pressure (tread worn . The air pressure in a tire increases evenly) by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm ) 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).
  • Page 405: Wheel Balance

    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. Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- Ride comfort is poor.
  • Page 406: Wear Indicators

    11-35 Maintenance and service & Wear indicators the direction mark facing forward. cause the vehicle to hydroplane. The resulting loss of vehicle control & Tire rotation can lead to an accident. NOTE For safety, inspect the tire tread reg- ularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible.
  • Page 407: Tire Replacement

    After driving approximately 600 miles can also dangerously reduce (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU controllability and braking per- and retighten any nut that has become recommends replacing all four tires at formance and can lead to an loose.
  • Page 408: Wheel Replacement

    . When wheel nuts, balance weights, or Use only those wheels that are the center cap is replaced, be sure to specified for your vehicle. Wheels replace them with genuine SUBARU parts not meeting specifications could designed for aluminum wheels. interfere with brake caliper opera-...
  • Page 409 SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid temperature, it may freeze and block the contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% nozzles.
  • Page 410: Replacement Of Wiper Blades

    11-39 Maintenance and service & Windshield wiper blade as- . Return the passenger-side wiper Replacement of wiper blades arm to its original position before sembly returning the driver-side wiper Grease, wax, insects, or other materials 1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield. arm to its original position.
  • Page 411: Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber

    11-40 Maintenance and service & Windshield wiper blade rub- grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the support until it locks. Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided Support with two metal spines, remove the metal Claw spines from the old blade rubber and 1.
  • Page 412: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly (Outback)

    11-41 Maintenance and service & Rear window wiper blade & Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback) rubber (Outback) 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. 1.
  • Page 413 11-42 Maintenance and service 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, the plastic support. the wiper may scratch the rear window glass. 5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 6.
  • Page 414: Battery

    11-43 Maintenance and service distilled water. Battery remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the WARNING positive battery terminal and any- thing connected to it WHILE you . Before beginning work on or near are at the same time in contact any battery, be sure to extinguish with any other metallic portion of...
  • Page 415: Fuses

    11-44 Maintenance and service Fuses CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one hav- ing a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment.
  • Page 416: Installation Of Accessories

    6. If the same fuse blows again, this greasy gloves, fingerprints or indicates that its system has a problem. grease on the bulb surface will Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. develop into hot spots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger- – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 417 NOTE . If headlight aiming is required, con- sult 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.
  • Page 418 11-47 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.
  • Page 419: Front Turn Signal Light

    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.
  • Page 420 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.
  • Page 421 11-50 Maintenance and service ! Outback Brake/tail and rear side marker light 4. Slide the rear combination light as- Rear turn signal light sembly straight rearward and remove it 1. Undo the clips. For the method to undo Back-up light from the vehicle.
  • Page 422: Tail/Back-Up Light (Outback)

    11-51 Maintenance and service & Tail/Back-up light (Outback) Tail and rear side marker light 8. Reinstall the rear combination light Brake light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part 1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the Rear turn signal light of the combination light assembly securely light cover as shown in the illustration, and to each holder of the vehicle side.
  • Page 423: License Plate Light

    & 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. Back-up light 1. Open the trunk. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise Tail light and remove it.
  • Page 424: Dome Light

    11-53 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 its ends are aligned vertically. 1. Remove the mounting screws using a 3.
  • Page 425: Map Light

    11-54 Maintenance and service & 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. 3. Install a new bulb. 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of 4.
  • Page 426: Door Step Light

    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 necessary. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 3. Install a new bulb.
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  • Page 428 Specifications Electrical system ..........12-9 Specifications ............. 12-2 Tires..............12-9 Dimensions............12-2 Fuses and circuits ........... 12-10 Engine ............... 12-3 Fuse panel located in the passenger Fuel ..............12-3 compartment ..........12-10 Engine oil ............12-4 Fuse panel located in the engine Manual transmission, front differential and rear compartment ..........
  • Page 429: Specifications

    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 non-turbo 2.5 L turbo 3.6 L 3.6 L Drive system Transmission type Overall length 186.4 (4,735) 188.2 (4,780) Overall width 71.7 (1,820) 71.7 (1,820)
  • Page 430: Engine

    12-3 Specifications & 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) 149.9 (2,457) 221.5 (3,630)
  • Page 431: Engine Oil

    SUBARU dealer. ! Approved engine oil Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
  • Page 432 12-5 Specifications ! Non-turbo models SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Engine oil capacity applicable temperature 2.5L models Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 – Adding the oil from L to F level: conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) synthetic may be used for optimum –...
  • Page 433 12-6 Specifications ! Turbo models SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Engine oil capacity applicable temperature – Adding the oil from L to F level: 5W-30 synthetic oil is required for 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) optimum engine performance and pro- –...
  • Page 434: Manual Transmission, Front Differential And Rear Differential Gear Oil

    12-7 Specifications & Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil Oil grade API classification GL-5 SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature – Remarks* “Manual transmission oil” F11-21 Manual transmission oil 3.9 US qt (3.7 liters, 3.3 Imp qt) Oil capacity* “Front differential gear oil (AT and Front differential gear oil...
  • Page 435: Fluids

    F11-21 models) · IDEMITSU ATF HP 13.2 US qt (12.5 liters, 11.0 Imp qt) “Continuously variable trans- Continuously variable transmission Consult your SUBARU dealer. mission fluid” F11-23 fluid (CVT models) Power steering fluid · SUBARU ATF · “Power steering” F7-23 ·...
  • Page 436: Electrical System

    12-9 Specifications & 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) SILFR6B8 (NGK) 2.5 L turbo models SILFR6C11 (NGK) 3.6 L models &...
  • Page 437: Fuses And Circuits

    12-10 Specifications Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Trailer hitch connector Rear power window (left side) Power window (driver’s side) 7.5A Navigation system Front wiper deicer Moonroof 7.5A Combination meter 7.5A Remote control...
  • Page 438: Specifications

    12-11 Specifications Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating Socket Empty Power window Empty (passenger’s side) Rear power window (right side) Empty Empty 7.5A Automatic condi- tioner unit Front wiper deicer Empty 7.5A Back-up light 7.5A ABS/Vehicle dynamics 7.5A Electronic parking...
  • Page 439: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment

    12-12 Specifications & Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating 7.5A CVT control unit Horn LO 7.5A Horn HI 7.5A beam headlight (right side) beam headlight (left side) Fuel pump High beam headlight (left side) High beam headlight (right side) Continuously...
  • Page 440 12-13 Specifications Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating Engine control unit Audio unit Ignition coil Sub fan Engine control unit Main fan Engine control unit ABS/Vehicle dynamics control unit Automatic transmission control unit Fog light (right side) Illumination Fog light (left side) Rear combination light...
  • Page 441: Bulb Chart

    12-14 Specifications Bulb chart NOTE Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
  • Page 442 12-15 Specifications Wattage Bulb No. High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3 (9005) Front position light 12V-5W Low beam headlight 12V-55W Front turn signal light 12V-21W W21W Map light 12V-8W Dome light 12V-8W Door step light 12V-5W Front fog light 12V-55W Front side marker light 12V-5W Vanity mirror light 14V-1.4W...
  • Page 443 12-16 Specifications WARNING Wattage Bulb No. 12V-21W W21W Brake light (Outback) Bulbs may become very hot while Tail and rear side marker light illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, 12V-5W (Outback) turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is Trunk light (Legacy) 12V-5W the risk of sustaining a burn injury.
  • Page 444: Vehicle Identification

    12-17 Specifications Emission control label Vehicle identification Vehicle identification number Certification and bar code label Tire inflation pressure label Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Fuel label Air conditioner label...
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  • Page 446 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Adverse safety consequences of overloading For U.S.A............13-2 on handling and stopping and on tires ... 13-13 Tire information ..........13-2 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit..13-13 Tire labeling ............13-2 Uniform tire quality grading standards ..13-14 Recommended tire inflation pressure....
  • Page 447: Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects

    13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A. Tire information Example: & Tire labeling The following information has been compiled according to Code of Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part (1) P = Certain tire type used on Identification Number or TIN) are 575”.
  • Page 448 13-3 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Example: WARNING Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. (1) Manufacturer’s Identification Putting a speed rated tire on (6) Load Index: A numerical code Mark any vehicle does not mean which specifies the maximum load (2) Tire Size the vehicle can be operated...
  • Page 449: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure

    13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Vehicle placard ! Maximum load rating STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE- The load rating at the maximum STER” permissible weight load for this tire. For example, “MAX. LOAD 615 kg ! Uniform Tire Quality Grading (1,356 LBS) @ 350 kPa (51 PSI) (UTQG)
  • Page 450: Glossary Of Tire Terminology

    13-5 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects The vehicle placard shows original specific values. Driving even a by ply cords and that is shaped to fit tire size, recommended cold tire short distance warms up the tires the rim. inflation pressure on each tire at and increases the tire pressures.
  • Page 451 13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Intended outboard sidewall rubber compounds. maximum permissible inflation The sidewall that contains a Cracking pressure for that tire. whitewall, bears white lettering Maximum loaded vehicle weight Any parting within the tread, side- or bears manufacturer, brand, wall, or inner liner of the tire The sum of: and/or model name molding that...
  • Page 452 13-7 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects sidewall, or innerliner that extends mounted on an automotive wheel, sures than the corresponding stan- to cord material. provides the traction and contains dard tire. the gas or fluid that sustains the Outer diameter load.
  • Page 453 13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Vehicle maximum load on the pound from the cord material in the tire sidewall. Load on an individual tire that is Test rim determined by distributing to each The rim on which a tire is fitted for axle its share of the maximum testing, and it may be any rim listed loaded vehicle weight and dividing...
  • Page 454: Tire Care - Maintenance And Safety Practices

    13-9 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects & Tire care – maintenance and Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for safety practices various designated seating capacities Check on a daily basis that the Designated seating tires are free from serious damage, Vehicle normal load, Occupant distribution in a...
  • Page 455: Vehicle Load Limit - How To Determine

    13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects To maximize the life of each tire ! Calculating total and load ca- driver’s side B-pillar. Locate the statement “The combined weight and ensure that the tires wear pacities varying seating con- uniformly, it is best to rotate the figurations of occupants and cargo should tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
  • Page 456 13-11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- Example 1B occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) pacity. plus cargo weighing 551 lbs (250 kg). Calculate the total weight. The total weight now exceeds Calculate the available load ca- the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37 pacity by subtracting the total kg), so the cargo weight must be...
  • Page 457 13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- is indicated on the vehicle placard vehicle (bringing the number of with the statement “The combined pacity. occupants to three), and a child weight of occupants and cargo restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5 should never exceed 363 kg or kg) is installed in the vehicle for the...
  • Page 458: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities

    13-13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Vehicle stability will deteriorate. axle’s maximum loaded capacity is Heavy and/or high-mounted referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- loads could increase the risk of ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each rollover. axle’s GAWR are shown on the Stopping distance will increase.
  • Page 459: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

    13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects The resulting figure equals the Uniform tire quality grading form to Federal Safety Require- available amount of cargo and standards ments in addition to these grades. luggage load capacity. For exam- & Treadwear ple, if the “XXX”...
  • Page 460: Temperature A, B, C

    Subaru of when tested under controlled con- America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, ditions on a specified indoor labora- you may call the Vehicle Safety tory test wheel.
  • Page 461 13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
  • Page 462: Index

    Index...
  • Page 463 14-2 Index Set ................ 5-4 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........7-24 USB storage device operations ........ 5-33 Warning light ............3-16 Auto on/off headlights ..........3-27 Accessories............5-3, 11-45 Sensor ..............3-27 Accessory power outlet..........6-10 Auto-dimming mirror/compass ..... 3-36, 3-43, 3-45 Air cleaner element ...........
  • Page 464 14-3 Index Pedal ..............11-28 Brake pedal reserve distance ......... 11-28 System ..............7-23 Clutch function ............. 11-29 Brake pedal Clutch pedal free play ........... 11-29 Free play ............. 11-28 Coolant level............11-17 Reserve distance ..........11-28 Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid)....11-21 Brake system ............
  • Page 465 14-4 Index Clutch Dimensions..............12-2 Fluid............11-26, 12-8 Disarming the alarm system......... 2-17 Pedal ..............11-29 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ......7-24 Coat hook ..............6-13 Dome light ............6-2, 11-53 Compass ..........3-36, 3-43, 3-45 Door Continuously variable transmission....... 7-17 Locks..............
  • Page 466 14-5 Index Warning ............3-18, 7-34 Position light ............11-48 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)......1-13 Seatbelt pretensioners ..........1-21 Engine Turn signal light............ 11-48 Compartment overview ........... 11-9 Front fog light............11-48 Coolant............11-17, 12-8 Front seats ..............1-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)......6, 8-2 Forward and backward adjustment ......
  • Page 467 14-6 Index Control switch............3-27 Hill Holder ............. 3-19 Flasher ..............3-28 Immobilizer ............3-21 Indicator light............3-23 Security..............3-21 High beam indicator light ..........3-22 Select lever/Gear position........3-22 High/low beam change (dimmer)........3-28 Turn signal ............3-22 Hill Holder ..............7-32 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF.........
  • Page 468 14-7 Index Brake (Outback)............ 11-50 Seatbelt..............1-20 Brake (Station wagon) ........... 11-50 Tips ..............11-5 Brake/Tail (Sedan)..........11-49 Tools..............9-3 Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Legacy) ....11-49 Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light)..3-12 Cargo area............ 6-3, 11-55 Manual Control switch............
  • Page 469 14-8 Index Oil pressure warning light..........3-14 Rear seat ..............1-7 Outside Armrest ..............1-12 Mirror defogger ............3-34 Folding down ............1-9 Mirrors ..............3-50 Head restraint adjustment........1-10 Overhead console ............6-8 Reclining ..............1-8 Overheating engine ............ 9-13 Rear view camera ............
  • Page 470 14-9 Index Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ..2-12 Warnings ..............2 Replacing bulbs ............11-45 Seat Back-up light (Legacy) ........... 11-49 Fabric ..............10-5 Brake light (Outback)..........11-50 Front..............1-2 Brake light (Station wagon) ........11-50 Heater..............1-6 Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Legacy) ..
  • Page 471 14-10 Index Replacement............11-36 Frontal airbag ............1-45 Rotation .............. 11-35 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-36 Size and pressure ..........12-9 SRS airbag system Types..............11-30 Monitors..............1-62 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..7-29, 9-9, 11-30 Servicing...............
  • Page 472 14-11 Index Seatbelt..............3-9 Valet mode..............2-18 SRS airbag system..........3-11 Vanity mirror ............6-5, 11-54 Vehicle Dynamics Control ........3-20 Light..............11-54 Windshield washer fluid........... 3-19 Vehicle Warranties ..............1 Capacity weight ............. 8-13 Warranties and maintenance........8-19 Identification ............12-17 Washing ..............
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  • Page 474 GAS STATION REFERENCE & & Fuel: Engine oil: Use only the following oils. ! Non-turbo models . API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 CONSERVING” or “RESOURCE CONSERVING” RON) or higher.

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