Page 1 Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Man- ual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excel- lent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation.
Page 2 This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series. A) Legacy Sedan B) Legacy Station wagon C) OUTBACK Sedan D) OUTBACK Station wagon...
Page 4 Warranties ! Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of Ameri- ca, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: " SUBARU Limited Warranty " Emission Control Systems Warranty "...
Page 5: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency...
Page 6 Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a bet- ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri- ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
Page 7: Vehicle Symbols
ual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context. Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Mark CAUTION Passengers’ windows lock Fuel Front fog lights Parking lights Hazard warning flasher...
Page 8 Mark Name Child restraint lower anchorages Child restraint top tether anchorages Horn Windshield wiper deicer Wiper intermittent Windshield wiper and washer Rear window wiper and washer Lights Parking lights, tail lights, license plate lights and instrument panel illumina- tion Mark Name Head lights Turn signal...
Page 9 Mark Windshield defroster Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger Air recirculation Outside air Night illumination dimness cancella- tion Engine oil Washer Door lock (Transmitter) Door unlock (Transmitter) Trunk lid (Sedan) or rear gate (Station wagon) (Transmitter) Safety precautions when driving Name ! Seatbelt and SRS airbag "...
Page 10: Child Safety
ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
Page 11 the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to the “Power windows” section in chapter 2. " Never leave unattended children in the vehi- cle.
Page 12: Drinking And Driving
checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. " Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. ! Drinking and driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 13 drugs, please consult with your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-be- ing, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.
Page 14: Driving With Pets
! Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations.
Page 16: 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 17 Illustrated index ! Exterior Engine hood lock release (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-45) Bulb replacement (page 11-74) Wiper switch (page 3-52) Moonroof (page 2-41) Roof rail (page 8-21) Door locks (page 2-6) Tire pressure (page 11-52) Flat tires (page 9-5) 10) Tire chains (page 8-17) 11) Fog light switch (page 3-50) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-22)
Page 18 Rear window defogger button (page 3-57) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-30) Tie-down hooks (page 9-22) Towing hook (page 9-22) Trunk lid (page 2-35) Rear gate (page 2-39) Bulb replacement (page 11-76) Rear wiper blade assembly and rubber replacement (page 3-55) –...
Page 19 ! Interior ! Passenger compartment area Lower anchorages for child re- straint system (page 1-49) Seatbelt (page 1-16) Center console (page 6-8) Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-11)
Page 20 Top tether anchorages (page 1- Dome lights (page 6-2) Sun visors (page 6-5) Cargo area light (page 6-3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-26) Cargo area cover (page 6-23) – CONTINUED –...
Page 21 Parking brake lever (page 7-51) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7- Select lever (AT) (page 7-16) Information display (page 3-37) Clock (page 3-36) Dashboard storage compart- ment (page 6-7) Glove box (page 6-7) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-7) Audio (page 5-1) 10) Climate control (page 4-1) 11) Cigarette lighter (page 6-16) 12) Ashtray (page 6-19)
Page 22: Door Locks (Page
! Instrument panel Door locks (page 2-6) Illumination brightness control (page 3-47) Remote control mirror (page 3- Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-56) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-48) Light control lever (page 3-44) Combination meter (page 3-7/ page 3-14) Wiper control lever (page 3-51) Cruise control (page 7-53) 10) Horn (page 3-64)
Page 23: Fog Light Switch (Page
! Light control and wiper control levers/switches Parking light switch (page 3-49) Windshield wiper (page 3-51) Mist (page 3-53) Windshield washer (page 3-52) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-55) Wiper control lever (page 3-52) Light control lever (page 3-44) Fog light switch (page 3-50) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-45) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low...
Page 24 ! Combination meter ! U.S.-spec. vehicles Temperature gauge (page 3-13/ page 3-19) Tachometer (page 3-11/page 3- Speedometer (page 3-9/page 3- Fuel gauge (page 3-11/page 3- Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-10/ page 3-16) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-9/page 3-16) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-34)
Page 25 ! Canada-spec. vehicles Temperature gauge (page 3-13/ page 3-19) Tachometer (page 3-11/page 3- Speedometer (page 3-9/page 3- Fuel gauge (page 3-11/page 3- Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-10/ page 3-16) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-9/page 3-16) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-34)
Page 26 ! Warning and indicator light Mark Name Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warn- ing light (if equipped) ABS warning light Brake system warning light Door open warning light Mark Page...
Page 27 Mark Name Light indicator light Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) Passenger airbag ON indi- cator light Passenger airbag OFF indi- cator light SPORT mode indicator light (if equipped) Page 3-35 3-27 3-24 3-24 3-34...
Page 28 ! Trunk/cargo area Jack handle (page 9-34) Jack (page 9-33) Spare tire (page 9-3) – CONTINUED –...
Page 29 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown below to meet your personal requirements. Con- tact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. Item Function Alarm system Alarm system Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)
Page 30 Item Function Windshield wiper deicer (if Windshield wiper deicer equipped) Dome light Operation in interlock with remote keyless entry system Battery drainage prevention Battery drainage prevention func- function tion Possible settings Operation for 15 min. / Continuous operation OFF / Short / Normal / Long Operation / Non-operation Default set- Page...
Page 32 Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder 1-10 restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers ... 1-11 Subaru advanced frontal airbag system ... 1-12 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag ... 1-12 SRS airbag system monitors ... 1-14 SRS airbag system servicing ...
Page 33: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. " Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism.
Page 34: Manual Seat
restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recom- mend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the...
Page 35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Reclining the seatback To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place ob- jects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback.
Page 36: Power Seat (If Equipped)
! Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down. When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Power seat (if equipped) ! Fore and aft adjustment...
Page 37: Reclining The Seatback
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Reclining the seatback To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place ob- jects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback.
Page 38 ! Seat cushion angle adjustment (Driver’s seat only) To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Seat height adjustment (Driver’s seat only) To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch.
Page 39: Head Restraint Adjustment
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Head restraint adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the cen- ter of the head restraint is closest to the top of the oc- cupant’s ears.
Page 40: Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
" Each active head restraint is designed to work only once. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints. " The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.
Page 41: Seat Heater (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seat heater (if equipped) The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Each seat heater has four levels of adjustment. To use the heater in the right hand seat, turn the “R” adjust- ment knob forward until the “...
Page 42: Rear Seats
Rear seats Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials be- tween occupants and seatbacks or seat cush- ions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
Page 43: Folding Down The Rear Seat - Station Wagon
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Folding down the rear seat – Station wagon " After returning the rear seat to its original po- sition, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion.
Page 44 the vehicle is struck from the rear. ! Rear windows side seating position To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while press- ing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the cen- ter of the head restraint is closest to the top of the oc- cupant’s ears.
Page 45: Armrest (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Armrest (if equipped) place the head restraint in its highest position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibility. Sedan 1-14...
Page 46: Loading Long Objects (Sedan)
Station wagon To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the arm- rest. To avoid the possibility of serious injury, pas- sengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Loading long objects (Sedan) Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback...
Page 47: Seatbelts
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags and heavier than 55 lbs (25 kg). Such objects can interfere with the driver’s proper operation of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident and serious injury. 1-16 Seatbelts ! Seatbelt safety tips " All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move.
Page 48 cially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Be- cause children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deploy- ment is greater. For all these reasons, we strongly recommend that ALL children (includ- ing those in child seats and those that have out- grown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR...
Page 49: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Expectant mothers Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recom- mendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist. ! Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Re- tractor (ELR).
Page 50: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
! Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de- vice at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated below and sounding a chime.
Page 51 ON next time, however, the complete se- quence of warning operation resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If there is no passenger on the front passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning device for front passenger’s seat will be deactivated.
Page 52: Fastening The Seatbelt
If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger’s seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. ! Fastening the seatbelt " Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or sever- ity of injury.
Page 53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sun- ny weather;...
Page 54 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
Page 55 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To lower the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down.
Page 56 retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. ! Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on Station wagon) 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted.
Page 57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Unfastening the seatbelt 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. 1-26 ! Rear center seatbelt on Station wagon model A) Center seatbelt tongue plate B) Connector (tongue) C) Connector (buckle)
Page 58 Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, especially when inserting the connector’s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted.
Page 59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the recess of the ceil- ing. 1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate from the holder located at the front of the recess by pulling the connector (tongue) plate rearward. 1-28 2.
Page 60 3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, in- sert the connector (tongue) attached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right hand side until a click is heard. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly.
Page 61 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked “CENTER” on the left hand side until it clicks. 1-30 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.
Page 62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Unfastening the seatbelt Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt. 1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the – CONTINUED – 1-31...
Page 63 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags slot in the connector (buckle) on the right hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle. 2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retrac- tor while it is rolling up.
Page 64: Seatbelt Maintenance
! 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 65 In the event that a preten- sioner is activated, both the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be re- placed and only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
Page 66: System Monitors
SUBARU dealer. ! System monitors SRS airbag system warning light A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate.
Page 67: System Servicing
SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly re- paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g.
Page 68: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
! Precautions against vehicle modifica- tion Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in- stall any accessory parts to your vehicle. Do not perform any of the following modifica- tions. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pertensioners.
Page 69: Child Restraint Systems
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Child restraint systems Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is ap- propriate for the child’s age and size.
Page 70 Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a colli- sion, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger.
Page 71: Where To Place A Child Restraint System
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Where to place a child restraint system The following are SUBARU’s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle. A: Front passenger’s seat You should not install a child restraint system due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger’s air-...
Page 72: Choosing A Child Restraint System
dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT IN- STALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags...
Page 73: Installing Child Restraint Systems With A/Elr Seatbelt
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags system. Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compatible with the vehi- cle in which it will be used. ! Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt "...
Page 74 hear a click. 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor.
Page 75 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 8. To remove the child restraint system, press the re- lease button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT.
Page 76 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor.
Page 77 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Sedan 1-46 Station wagon 8. If the child restraint system requires a top tether, latch the hook onto the top tether anchor and tighten the top tether. See the “Top tether anchorages” for ad- ditional instructions.
Page 78: Installing A Booster Seat
9. To remove the child restraint system, press the re- lease button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode. NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor.
Page 79 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the event of an accident may be increased. 1. Place the booster seat in the rear seating position and sit the child on it. The child should sit well back on the booster seat. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and the child following the instruc- tions provided by its manufacturer.
Page 80: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)
effective in preventing or reducing injury. " Place the lap belt as low as possible on the child’s hips. A high-positioned lap belt will in- crease the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
Page 81 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper anchorages (tether anchorag- es) for accommodating such child restraint systems. 1-50 The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat window- side seating positions.
Page 82 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Sedan Station wagon The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are pro- vided for all the seating positions (middle and both window-side ones) of the rear seat. – CONTINUED – 1-51...
Page 83 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Sedan 1-52 Station wagon You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages (bars). Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cush- ion meets the seatback.
Page 84 danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased. 1. Sedan: Make the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little wider to locate the two anchorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child restraint system.
Page 85 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 2. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer, connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchorages located at “ marks on the bottom of the rear seatback. When the hooks are connected, make sure the adjacent seat- belts are not caught.
Page 86: Top Tether Anchorages
6. To remove the child restraint system, follow the re- verse procedures of installation. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. ! Top tether anchorages Your vehicle is equipped with three top tether anchor- ages so that a child restraint system having a top teth- er can be installed in the rear seat.
Page 87 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Station wagon Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, cen- ter and left positions, are already installed on the rear edge of the roof. Open the cover flap to use each anchorage. 1-56 ! To hook the top tether "...
Page 88 2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint sys- tem to the appropriate upper anchorage. 4. Tighten the top tether securely. Do not route the top tether over the head re- straint.
Page 89 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Station wagon 2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages. 1. Remove the head restraint at the seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the head restraint while pressing the release button.
Page 90: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint sys- tem to the appropriate upper anchorage. 4. Tighten the top tether securely. Always remove the head restraint when mount- ing a child restraint system with a top tether. Otherwise, it may happen that the top tether cannot be fastened tightly.
Page 91 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags These SRS airbags are designed only as a supple- ment to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the “Front seatbelt pre- tensioners”...
Page 92 SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury. " Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times.
Page 93 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the front passenger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. " When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released.
Page 94 ! Components Sedan Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1) Airbag control module (including im- pact sensors) 2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front pas- senger’s side) 4) Front sub sensor (left hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right hand side) 6) Side airbag module (driver’s side) 7) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side)
Page 95 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Station wagon 1-64 1) Airbag control module (including im- pact sensors) 2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front pas- senger’s side) 4) Front sub sensor (left hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right hand side) 6) Side airbag module (driver’s side) 7) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side)
Page 96: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System
! Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- Your vehicle is equipped with a Subaru advanced frontal airbag system that complies with the new ad- vanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag system automat- ically determines the deployment force of the driver’s...
Page 97 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat. The SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. 1-66 Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms.
Page 98 The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passenger should...
Page 99 SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on.
Page 100 Depending on the weight sensor output, only the driv- er’s SRS frontal airbag may deploy. This is normal. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- tem from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail.
Page 101 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of the Subaru advanced frontal air- bag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUB- ARU dealer. NOTE The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS cur-...
Page 102 2 seconds. After this, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag reached by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will illumi-...
Page 103 When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front pas- senger’s seat, the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the occu- pant’s seating posture.
Page 104 SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat.
Page 105 P. O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 787-793-2828 There are no Subaru distributors in any other U.S. ter- ritories as of May 2004. If you are in such an area, please contact the Subaru distributor or dealer from...
Page 106 The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags switch is in the “ON” position. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag system is de- signed to determine activation or deactivation condi- tion of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag de- pending on the total load on the front passenger’s seat...
Page 107 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags from detecting impact to the deflation of the SRS air- bag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal air- bags deploy, the driver’s and front passenger’s seat- belt pretensioners operate at the same time.
Page 108 " Examples of accident in which the driver’s/driv- er’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy. A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or high- er activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags.
Page 109 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 bumped or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).
Page 110 necessarily require deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s). If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole, or if it slides under a truck’s load bed, or if it sus- tains an oblique offset frontal impact, the driver’s/driv- er’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.
Page 111: Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags struck from side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. A) First impact B) Second impact In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the driver’s and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first im- pact.
Page 112 do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position. " Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to ei- ther front door.
Page 113 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment. 1-82...
Page 114 " Never allow a child to kneel on the front pas- senger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/her arms around the front seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seri- ously because his/her head or arms or other body parts are too close to the SRS side airbag.
Page 115 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags sory in such a location could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the cur- tain airbag, or it could prevent correct deploy- ment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the re- sult could be serious injuries.
Page 116 ! Operation A) SRS curtain airbags operation B) SRS side airbags operation The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can func- tion only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor.
Page 117 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Do not touch the SRS side airbag system com- ponents around the front seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment. After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag system (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat).
Page 118 " Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags A) The vehicle is involved in an ob- lique side-on impact. B) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicin- ity of the passenger compartment.
Page 119 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air- bag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.
Page 120: Srs Airbag System Monitors
B) The vehicle is struck from behind. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basi- cally not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are illustrated. A) First impact B) Second impact a) SRS curtain airbag...
Page 121 SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly re- paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g.
Page 122: Srs Airbag System Servicing
In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, re- placement of the system should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the components of the SRS airbag system are re- placed, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
Page 123: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
SRS airbag system. " Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts. " Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. " Installation of a tire of different size and con-...
Page 124 " Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body. Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in- stall any accessory parts to your vehicle. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags –...
Page 126 Keys ... Key number ... Immobilizer (if equipped) ... Security ID plate ... Security indicator light ... Key replacement ... Door locks ... Locking and unlocking from the outside ... Locking and unlocking from the inside ... Battery drainage prevention function ... Power door locking switches ...
Page 127: Keys And Doors
Keys and doors Keys Keys and doors Vehicle with immobilizer system A) Master key B) Submaster key C) Valet key D) Key number plate E) Security ID plate Vehicle without immobilizer system A) Master key B) Submaster key C) Valet key D) Key number plate Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.
Page 128: Key Number
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. NOTE If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch.
Page 129: Immobilizer (If Equipped)
Keys and doors Immobilizer (if equipped) The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an un- authorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregis- tered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the “START”...
Page 130: Security Id Plate
If the security indicator light does not flash, the immo- bilizer system may be faulty. If this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation key), the security indicator light comes on.
Page 131: Key Replacement
For information on replace- ment keys and on the registration of keys with your im- mobilizer system, contact your SUBARU dealer. Door locks ! Locking and unlocking from the out-...
Page 132 Locking without the key 1) Rotate the lock lever rearward. 2) Close the door. To lock the door from the outside without the key, ro- tate the lock lever rearward and then close the door. Locking without the key 1) Push the power door locking switch forward. 2) Close the door.
Page 133: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
Keys and doors vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key. ! Locking and unlocking from the inside Keep all doors locked when you drive, especial- ly when small children are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seatbelts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.
Page 134: Battery Drainage Prevention Function
The operational/ non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer if you would like to change the set- ting. NOTE " When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely closed.
Page 135: Power Door Locking Switches
Keys and doors Power door locking switches Driver’s switch A) Lock B) Unlock 2-10 Front passenger’s switch A) Lock B) Unlock All doors and the rear gate (Station wagon) can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switch- es located at the driver’s side and the front passen- ger’s side doors.
Page 136: Key Lock-In Prevention Function
This function’s operative/non-operative setting can be changed. The setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for details. NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are hold- ing the key before locking the doors.
Page 137: Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Keys and doors Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) " Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. " Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the battery. "...
Page 138: Locking The Doors
: Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button : Unlock/disarm button : Lock/arm button A: Panic button a: Front b: Back ! Locking the doors Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and rear gate (Station wagon). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.
Page 139: Unlocking The Doors
Keys and doors ! Unlocking the doors Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and rear gate (Station wagon), briefly press the “ ond time within 5 seconds.
Page 140: Illuminated Entry
The interior light must be set to the middle position in order for this function to operate. A SUBARU dealer can change the illumination period setting of the interior light in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
Page 141: Replacing The Battery
Keys and doors sired, you may turn the audible signal off. To turn the audible signal off, unlock the doors by pushing “ ” button and then simultaneously de- press “ ” and “ ” buttons for more than two sec- onds.
Page 142: Replacing Lost Transmitters
Keys and doors 2. Remove the old battery from the holder. A) Negative (–) side facing up 3. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative (–) side facing up. 4.
Page 143 Keys and doors transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re-program all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. ! Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old...
Page 144 3. Perform the following steps within 45 seconds. 1) Open and close the driver’s door once. A) LOCK B) ON 2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position 10 times within 15 seconds.
Page 145 Keys and doors lamp will not flash. In this event, perform the whole procedure again beginning with part 1. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds. NOTE " When part 4 of the procedure is completed, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds.
Page 146 6. When you have finished entering the number, pull the lock knob to the “UNLOCK” side within five sec- onds. NOTE " An electronic tone will sound. " If you pull the lock knob to the “UNLOCK” side when more than five seconds have passed, an er- ror will occur.
Page 147 Keys and doors NOTE If the code entered the second time is not identical to the code entered the first time, an error will oc- cur. In this event, perform the procedure again be- ginning with part 5. If an error occurs five times, perform the procedure again starting with part 3.
Page 148: Alarm System
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set for activa- tion at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer. ! System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered: "...
Page 149: If You Have Accidentally Triggered The Alarm System
NOTE You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer. ! If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system ! To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations: "...
Page 150 Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system. " The 30-second standby time can be eliminated if you prefer. Have it performed by your SUBARU dealer. " If your vehicle is a Sedan and you unlock the trunk using the remote transmitter’s “...
Page 151: Disarming The System
Keys and doors " The alarm system is triggered when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position during sur- veillance. However, this does not occur if the vehi- cle is equipped with an immobilizer and the key used for turning the ignition switch has been reg- istered.
Page 152: Valet Mode
LOCKED. ! To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer. ! Arming the system In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors.
Page 153 Keys and doors A) ON B) LOCK 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” posi- tion and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 2-28 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the in- side door lock levers.
Page 154: Tripped Sensor Identification
30 seconds. If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation. NOTE "...
Page 155: Child Safety Locks
Keys and doors Child safety locks Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled.
Page 156: Windows
Windows ! Power windows To avoid serious personal injury caused by en- trapment, you must do the following. " When operating the power windows, be ex- tremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the window.
Page 157 Keys and doors " Operating the driver’s window A) Open B) Automatically open To open: Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. This switch also has a one-touch auto down feature that allows the window to be opened fully without hold- ing the switch.
Page 158 " Operating the passengers’ windows To open the passengers’ windows, push the appropri- ate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired position. Keys and doors –...
Page 159 Keys and doors " Locking the passengers’ windows To lock the passengers’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed. 2-34 ! Passengers’ side switches Front passenger’s window switch A) Open B) Close To open the window, push the switch down and hold it...
Page 160: Trunk Lid (Sedan)
Rear passengers’ window switches A) Open B) Close To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster, located on the driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK”...
Page 161: To Open The Trunk Lid From Inside
Keys and doors NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the trunk when you leave your vehicle. ! To open the trunk lid from inside Pull the trunk lid release lever upward. 2-36 ! To lock and unlock the trunk lid re- lease lever When you entrust your vehicle key to another person, you can lock the trunk lid release lever to prevent lug-...
Page 162: Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle
! Internal trunk lid release handle The internal trunk lid release handle is a device de- signed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The han- dle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
Page 163 Keys and doors ! Inspection Perform the following steps at least twice a year to check the release handle for correct operation. 1. Open the trunk lid. This places the latch in the locked position. 2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock as- sembly fully to the end until you hear a click.
Page 164: Rear Gate (Station Wagon)
3. Move the release handle, from outside the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is re- leased. If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU dealer. In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid.
Page 165 Keys and doors To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages. The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip. " To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving.
Page 166: Moonroof (If Equipped)
Moonroof (if equipped) " Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. He/she could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is in- volved in an accident. To avoid serious personal injury caused by en- trapment, you must do the following: "...
Page 167: Tilting/Sliding Moonroof (Sedan)
Keys and doors ! Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) ! Tilt function A) Tilt up B) Tilt down The tilting function will only operate when the moon- roof is fully closed. Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the moonroof.
Page 168 To stop the moonroof at a selected mid-way position while opening or closing it, momentarily push the switch to the “OPEN” or “CLOSE” side. After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre- vent water drops from falling into the passenger com- partment.
Page 169: Moonroof (Station Wagon)
Keys and doors The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back. ! Moonroof (Station wagon) The front moonroof has a tilting function and the rear moonroof has a sliding function.
Page 170 approximately 6.7 in (17 cm) from its fully closed posi- tion. After confirming safety, pull the switch to the “OPEN” side again and quickly release it. The rear moonroof will open to its fully open position. To stop the rear moonroof at some selected mid-way point while it is moving toward its fully open position, momentarily push the switch to the “CLOSE”...
Page 171 Keys and doors back. 2-46...
Page 172: Instruments And Controls
Ignition switch ... LOCK ... ACC ... ON ... START ... Key reminder chime ... Ignition switch light ... Hazard warning flasher ... Meters and gauges (Turbo models) ... Combination meter illumination ... Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch ...
Page 173 Instruments and controls Headlight indicator light ... Front fog light indicator light ... Clock ... Information display (if equipped) ... Outside temperature indicator ... Current fuel consumption ... Average fuel consumption ... Driving range on remaining fuel ... Journey time ... Light control switch ...
Page 174: Ignition Switch
Ignition switch Instruments and controls " Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed be- cause that will lock the steering wheel, prevent- ing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.
Page 175: Lock
Instruments and controls holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig- nition switch. ! LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi- tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key.
Page 176: Start
! START Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running. The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON”...
Page 177: Key Reminder Chime
Instruments and controls " The key is near another key that contains an im- mobilizer transponder. ! Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime stops when the key is removed from the ig- nition switch.
Page 178: Hazard Warning Flasher
Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other driv- ers when you have to park your vehicle under emer- gency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the haz- ard warning button on the instrument panel.
Page 179: Canceling The Function For Meter/Gauge Needle Movement And Combination Meter Sequential Illumination Upon Turning On The Ignition Switch
Instruments and controls ! Canceling the function for meter/ gauge needle movement and combina- tion meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles and sequential illumination of the combination meter that take place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”...
Page 180: Speedometer
Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indi- cation. If you turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, or open and close the driver’s door during the setting proce- dure, the new setting will be canceled.
Page 181: Double Trip Meter
Instruments and controls the “ON” position within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter. ! Double trip meter This meter display two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” position. The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero.
Page 182: Tachometer
“ ”. If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication system inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing “...
Page 183 Instruments and controls remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” po- sition, the fuel gauge shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains fuel. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”...
Page 184: Temperature Gauge
NOTE You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel gauge meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat- ed on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [About 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)].
Page 185: Meters And Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
Instruments and controls the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided. If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi- ble.
Page 186: Canceling The Function For Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning On The Ignition Switch
! Canceling the function for meter/ gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”...
Page 187: Odometer
Instruments and controls ! Odometer This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC” or “ON” position. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”...
Page 188: Tachometer
“ ”. If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle com- munication system inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing “...
Page 189: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and controls Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrevving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
Page 190: Temperature Gauge
trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driv- er’s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” po- sition and the dial, needle, and rim will go off. NOTE You will see the “ ”...
Page 191: Warning And Indicator Lights
Instruments and controls We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.
Page 192: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. ! Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de- vice at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat.
Page 193 Instruments and controls Driver: Instrument panel 3-22 Front passenger: Between map lights ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seat- belt(s) is/are unfastened.
Page 194 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition switch), the warning lights will alternate between flash- ing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warn- ing lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts.
Page 195: Srs Airbag System Warning Light
If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger’s seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. ! SRS airbag system warning light When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for about seven seconds and go out.
Page 196: Check Engine Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
2 seconds. After this, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag reached by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will illumi-...
Page 197: Charge Warning Light
Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK EN- GINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer im- mediately. ! If the light is blinking:...
Page 198: At Oil Temperature Warning Light (At Vehicles)
! Automatic transmission control system warn- If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indi- cate that the automatic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. Instruments and controls ! Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”...
Page 199: Abs Warning Light
Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble for tire and sensor replacement and/or sys- tem resetting. If the light flashes, promptly con- tact a SUBARU dealer to have the system in- spected. 3-28 The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure.
Page 200: Brake System Warning Light
8 mph (12 km/h). " The warning light comes on during driving. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. The ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system be- comes faulty.
Page 201: Low Fuel Warning Light
3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu-...
Page 202: Door Open Warning Light
NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal). ! Door open warning light When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wag- on) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicat- ed by the corresponding part of the door warning light.
Page 203: Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light (If Equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Indicator Light (If Equipped)
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably in- operative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediate- 3-32 " The warning light does not come on when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ON”...
Page 204: Security Indicator Light
Have your vehicle Instruments and controls checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. " The light does not go out even after the lapse of sev- eral minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the en- gine has started.
Page 205: Sport Mode Indicator Light (At Vehicles)
Instruments and controls ! SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after the engine has started. When the selector lever is moved to the man- ual gate, the SPORT mode is selected and the indica- tor light comes on.
Page 206: Headlight Indicator Light
section in chapter 11. ! High beam indicator light This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated. ! Cruise control indicator light The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”...
Page 207: Clock
Instruments and controls Clock The clock shows the time while the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+” button or the “–” button. The indicated time will change in one-minute increments.
Page 208: Information Display (If Equipped)
Instruments and controls Information display (if equipped) ! Outside temperature indicator U.S.-spec. vehicles With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, each suc- cessive push of the “DISP” button toggles the display in the following sequence: – CONTINUED – 3-37...
Page 209 Instruments and controls ! Road surface freeze warning indication Canada-spec. vehicles U.S.-spec. vehicles The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from –22 to 122°F (–30 to 50°C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: "...
Page 210: Current Fuel Consumption
Canada-spec. vehicles When the outside temperature drops to 37°F (3°C) or lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 37°F (3°C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the out- side temperature indication and flashes for five sec- onds before returning to its original indication.
Page 211: Average Fuel Consumption
Instruments and controls ! Average fuel consumption Canada-spec. vehicles U.S.-spec. vehicles This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at the present moment. 3-40...
Page 212: Driving Range On Remaining Fuel
Canada-spec. vehicles This indication shows the average rate of fuel con- sumption since the trip meter was last reset. Pressing the trip knob toggles the indication between the average fuel consumption corresponding to the A trip meter indication and the average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter indication.
Page 213 Instruments and controls Canada-spec. vehicles U.S.-spec. vehicles The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remain- ing in the tank and the average rate of fuel consump- tion. When the low fuel warning light comes on, the driving range indication flashes for five seconds.
Page 214: Journey Time
Canada-spec. vehicles If the driving range is shown as “ a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank. You must refuel the vehicle immediately. NOTE The driving range on remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the ac- tual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must immediately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on.
Page 215: Light Control Switch
Instruments and controls The journey time indication flashes each time a com- plete hour has elapsed. If the display is giving an indi- cation other than the journey time, the display switch- es to the journey time, flashes for five seconds, and re- turns to its original indication each time a complete hour has elapsed.
Page 216: Headlights
! Headlights To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever. first position Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights and license plate light are on. second position Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumina- tion, tail lights, and license plate light are on.
Page 217: Headlight Flasher
Instruments and controls ! Headlight flasher Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds. To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever.
Page 218: Turn Signal Lever
Turn signal lever To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal le- ver up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return af- ter cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.
Page 219: Bright Switch (Night Illumination Dimness Cancellation)
Instruments and controls When the control dial is turned upward or downward, the instrument panel’s illumination brightness is indi- cated by the trip meter. The brightness is shown in six steps from “ ” (dimmest) to “ If the control dial is not turned for three seconds, the trip meter returns to its original trip meter indication.
Page 220: Parking Light Switch
Instruments and controls Parking light switch that will run down the battery. The parking light switch operates regardless of the ig- nition switch position. By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on. – Parking lights –...
Page 221: Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)
Instruments and controls Fog light switch (if equipped) The front fog lights operate only when the light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position. To turn on the front fog lights, turn the fog light switch on the turn signal lever upward to the “ To turn off the front fog lights, turn the switch back down to the “OFF”...
Page 222: Wiper And Washer
" Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer flu- id” section in chapter 11.)
Page 223: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
Instruments and controls blades. NOTE " The front wiper motor is protected against over- loads by a circuit breaker. If the motor operates continuously under an unusually heavy load, the circuit breaker may trip to stop the motor tempo- rarily. If this happens, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the wiper switch, and wait for ap- proximately 10 minutes.
Page 224 ! Windshield wipers OFF: Park : Intermittent LO: Low speed HI: High speed To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” po- sition. Instruments and controls ! Mist (for a single wipe) For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you.
Page 225 Instruments and controls ! Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped) When the wiper switch is in the “ the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest. Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your desired interval.
Page 226: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Station Wagon)
! Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Park : Washer ! Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “INT” or “ON” po- sition.
Page 227: Windshield Wiper Deicer (If Equipped)
“ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not complete, you have to push the button to turn the deicer on again. Your SUBARU dealer can set your windshield wiper deicer for continuous operation. Contact your SUBA- RU dealer for details.
Page 228: Rear Window Defogger Button
Instruments and controls Rear window defogger button Vehicle with automatic climate control system The rear window defogger operates only when the ig- Vehicle with manual climate control system nition switch is in the “ON” position. The rear window defogger button is located on the cli- mate control panel.
Page 229 The indicator light located on the button lights up while the rear window defogger is operating. Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear window defog- ger for continuous operation. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. Once the rear window defogger has been set for con-...
Page 230: Mirrors
Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving. ! Inside mirror The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position.
Page 231 Instruments and controls dicator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate. " By pressing and releasing the right button, the com- pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror.
Page 232: Outside Mirrors
! Compass zone adjustment 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration zone” map attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone set- ting is correct for your geographical location. 2.
Page 233 Instruments and controls ! Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) Vehicle with manual climate control system 3-62 Vehicle with automatic climate control system The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”...
Page 234 switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If de- frosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. NOTE " While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates.
Page 235 Instruments and controls place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down. 3-64 Horn To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
Page 236 Climate control Ventilator ... Air flow selection ... Center and side ventilators ... Manual climate control system (if equipped) ... Control panel ... Heater operation ... Air conditioner operation ... Automatic climate control system (if equipped) ... Temperature sensors ... Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ...
Page 237: Climate Control
Climate control Ventilator Climate control ! Air flow selection...
Page 238: Center And Side Ventilators
! Center and side ventilators ! Center ventilators Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. ! Side ventilators A) Open B) Close Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.
Page 239: Manual Climate Control System (If Equipped)
Climate control Manual climate control system (if equipped) ! Control panel A) Temperature control dial B) Fan speed control dial C) Air flow control dial D) Air conditioner button E) Air inlet selection button F) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button”...
Page 240 ! Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds. ! Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions: : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.
Page 241 Climate control : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the windshield defroster outlets. NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the “...
Page 242: Heater Operation
! Air inlet selection button ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet button to the ON position. The indi- cator light will come on. Place this button in the ON position when you wish to cool the cabin quickly (in a vehicle with an air condi- tioner) or are driving on a dusty road.
Page 243 Climate control er button will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recirculation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com- pressor by pressing the air conditioner button.
Page 244: Air Conditioner Operation
! Bi-level heating This setting allows you to direct air of different temper- atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets. 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi- tion.
Page 245: Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
Climate control NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the “ position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner but- ton will not come on.
Page 246 ! Control panel A) AUTO button B) Temperature control dial (driver’s side) C) Defroster button D) Temperature control dial (passenger’s side) E) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” in chapter 3.) F) Air conditioner button G) Air flow mode selection button H) Fan speed control button I) Air inlet selection button...
Page 247 Climate control ! Temperature control dial button you operated. To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the “AUTO” button. ! OFF button Driver’s side The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the “OFF”...
Page 248 Passenger’s side It is possible to make separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and passenger’s side. Each tem- perature setting is shown on the display. With the dial set at your desired temperature, the system automati- cally adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained.
Page 249 Climate control the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the defroster. ! Fan speed control button The fan speed control button has the 7 positions: AUTO position and 6 different fan speed positions. The fan speed is shown by the display. With the fan speed control button in the AUTO posi- tion, the fan speed changes automatically correspond- ing the various conditions: air temperature inside and...
Page 250 ! Air flow mode selection button Select the desired air flow mode by pushing the air flow mode selection button. The selected air flow mode is shown by the display. (Ventilation): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-level): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets.
Page 251: Temperature Sensors
Climate control ed, a “ ” indicator light appears on the display. (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the pas- senger compartment. When the climate control sys- tem is operated in the “AUTO” mode, this position is selected automatically. (There is one exception: When the temperature control dial is turned fully counter- clockwise, the recirculation mode is automatically se- lected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a...
Page 252: Operating Tips For Heater And Air Conditioner
The sensors are located as follows: – Solar sensor: beside windshield defroster grille – Interior air temperature sensor: on the side of the driver-side part of the center panel – Outside temperature sensor: behind front grille. Operating tips for heater and air con- ditioner ! Cleaning ventilator grille Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of...
Page 253: Efficient Cooling After Parking In Direct Sunlight
HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty.
Page 254: Air Filtration System (If Equipped)
This schedule should be followed to maintain the fil- ter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty con- ditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we recommend the use of a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
Page 256 Antenna system ... Printed antenna ... FM reception ... Installation of accessories ... Audio set ... Type A audio set ... Type B audio set ... Type C audio set ... Type A audio set (if equipped) ... Radio operation ... Compact disc player operation ...
Page 257: Antenna System
Audio Antenna system Audio ! Printed antenna Do not use sharp instruments or window clean- er containing abrasives to clean the inner sur- face of the window on which the antenna is printed. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window. Sedan Station wagon The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window...
Page 258: Audio
Audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the fol- lowing audio sets. See the pages indicated in this sec- tion for operating details.
Page 259: Type B Audio Set
Audio ! Type B audio set " Radio operation: refer to page 5-19 " Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-24 ! Type C audio set " Radio operation: refer to page 5-38 " Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-43...
Page 260: 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. – CONTINUED –...
Page 261: Radio Operation
Audio ! Radio operation ! Power switch and volume control The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the di- al.
Page 262 " To change tone control modes Each brief press of the “AUDIO” button changes con- trol modes in the following sequence starting from vol- ume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “AUDIO”...
Page 263 Audio " To change balance control mode Each brief press of the “BAL” button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “BAL”...
Page 264 ! FM/AM selection button Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST”...
Page 265 Audio NOTE While you are holding down either side of the TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not stop changing even if the frequency of a receiv- able station is reached. " Seek tuning If you press the “ ” or “ ”...
Page 266: Compact Disc Player Operation
the button, the radio will scan down the frequency band (from high frequencies to low frequencies). Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. ! Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a “preset button”...
Page 267 Audio NOTE " DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO THE DISC IN- SERTION SLOT AT A TIME. " Be sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, it might be ejected or the player might shut off.
Page 268 ! To select a song from its beginning " Forward direction Briefly press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK but- ton to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time this side of the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase.
Page 269 Audio ! Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing " Fast-forwarding Press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK button con- tinuously for more than 0.5 second to fast-forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast-forwarding. NOTE If you fast-forward past the last track on the disc, the player will select the first track on the disc and start playing it.
Page 270 ! Repeat playback Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During playback, press the “RPT” button. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the track will be played continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal play- back mode is restored.
Page 271 Audio NOTE The random-playback mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following operations: " Press the “RPT” button " Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN button " Press the “ ” button "...
Page 272 Audio ! To eject a disc from the player When a disc is being played back or when a disc is in the player, press the eject button “ ”. The disc will be ejected. NOTE " Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out.
Page 273: Type B Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio Type B audio set (if equipped) The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. 5-18...
Page 274: Radio Operation
! Radio operation ! Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/ balance control " Power switch and volume control The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the di- "...
Page 275 Audio To change tone control modes: Each brief press of the “AUDIO” button changes control modes in the fol- lowing sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “AUDIO”...
Page 276 " To change balance control modes Each brief press of the “BAL” button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “BAL” button is used for selecting the following control modes: Control mode (Range of lev-...
Page 277 Audio ! FM/AM selection button (FM/AM) Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST”...
Page 278 NOTE While you are holding down either side of the TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not stop changing even if the frequency of a receiv- able station is reached. " Seek tuning If you press the “ ” or “ ”...
Page 279: Built-In Cd Changer Operation
Audio to high frequencies). If you hold down the “ the button, the radio will scan down the frequency band (from high frequencies to low frequencies). Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills.
Page 280 off. " The player is designed to be able to play music CD-Rs and music CD-RWs, but it may not be able to play certain ones. ! How to insert a CD(s) " Inserting a CD 1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the disc number indicator associated with the idle position will blink.
Page 281 Audio " Inserting a disc in a desired position 1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the disc number indicator associated with the idle position will blink. The positions in the magazine the indicator of which steadily lights up are already loaded with discs.
Page 282 " While the player is in the loading mode, if you press the “FM” or “AM” button, the player will enter standby mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback. " Loading all the magazine (Full disc loading mode) 1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” button for more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the full disc loading mode.
Page 283 Audio " When there are CDs loaded: Press a desired one of the “Disc select” buttons the disc number indicator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, be- ginning with the first track. If you have inserted a disc that the player cannot read, the player will show the elapsed time but will not pro- duce any sound.
Page 284 " Backward direction Briefly press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK but- ton to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will decrease. ! Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing " Fast-forwarding Press the “...
Page 285 Audio " Fast-reversing Press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK button con- tinuously for more than 0.5 second to fast-reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast-reversing. NOTE If you fast-reverse to the beginning of the first track on the disc, the fast-reversing will stop and the player will start playing the first track on the disc.
Page 286 If you accidentally press the button and cancel the track-repeat-play mode, press it again to reselect the repeat play mode. " If you perform a fast-forward or fast-reverse op- eration while the player is in repeat-play mode, the repeat-play mode will remain active even after you skip tracks.
Page 287 Audio If you accidentally press the button and cancel the disc-repeat-play mode, press it again to reselect the disc-repeat-play mode. " The disc-repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps: " Press the “ ” or “ ”...
Page 288 SCAN button " Press the “ ” button " Press the disc select button " Select the radio mode " Turn off the power of the audio equipment. " Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. " If you fast-forward the disc during random play- back, the player will cancel the fast-forwarding when the end of the last track on the disc is reached and will then return to the random play-...
Page 289 Audio NOTE The scan mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps: " Press the “RPT” button " Press the “RDM” button " Select the radio mode " Press the disc select button " Press the “ ”...
Page 290 2. Briefly press the “ ” button. The selected disc will be ejected. The disc number indicator will flash at this time. When you remove the ejected disc, the disc number indicator will go off. To remove more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
Page 291 Audio " If you press the “ ” button while the player is in all disc ejection mode, the mode will be can- celled following ejection of the disc that is current- ly being ejected. " If you press the “CD” button while the player is in all disc ejection mode, the player will draw in the discs that have been ejected and play them.
Page 292: 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” positions. – CONTINUED – 5-37...
Page 293: Radio Operation
Audio ! Radio operation ! Power switch and volume control The dial is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the di- al.
Page 294 " To change tone control modes Each brief press of the “AUDIO” button changes con- trol modes in the following sequence starting from vol- ume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “AUDIO”...
Page 295 Audio " To change balance control modes Each brief press of the “BAL” button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “BAL”...
Page 296 ! FM/AM selection button Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST”...
Page 297 Audio NOTE While you are holding down either side of the TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not stop changing even if the frequency of a receiv- able station is reached. " Seek tuning (SEEK) If you press the “ ”...
Page 298: Built-In Cd Changer Operation
the button, the radio will scan down the frequency band (from high frequencies to low frequencies). Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. ! Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a “preset button”...
Page 299 Audio " After the last song finishes, the disc will auto- matically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc) and will automatically play back. " The player is designed to be able to play music CD-Rs and music CD-RWs, but it may not be able to play certain ones.
Page 300 " Inserting a disc in a desired position 1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the disc number indicator associated with the idle position will blink. The positions in the magazine the indicator of which steadily lights up are already loaded with discs.
Page 301 Audio " While the player is in the loading mode, if you press “FM” or “AM” button, the player will enter standby mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback. " Loading all the magazine (Full disc loading mode) 1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” button for more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the full disc loading mode.
Page 302 " When there are CDs loaded: Press a desired one of the “Disc select” buttons the disc number indicator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, be- ginning with the first track. If a disc that the player cannot read has been loaded, the player will eject that disc and proceed to the next disc.
Page 303 Audio " Backward direction Briefly press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK but- ton to skip to the beginning of the current track/file (track). Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track/file (track) number will decrease. NOTE In an MP3 folder, skipping past the first track/file (track) will take you to the last track/file (track) in the folder.
Page 304 " Fast-reversing Press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK button con- tinuously for more than 0.5 second to fast-reverse the disc/folder. Release the button to stop fast-reversing. NOTE If you fast-reverse to the beginning of the first track/file (track), fast-reversing will stop and the player will start playback.
Page 305 Audio below. If you accidentally press the button and cancel the track/file (track) repeat-play mode, press it again to reselect the repeat-play mode. " The repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps: " Press the “RPT” button "...
Page 306 If you accidentally press the button and cancel the disc/folder repeat-play mode, press it again to re- select the disc/folder repeat-play mode. " The disc/folder repeat-play mode will be can- celled if you perform any of the following steps: " Press the “RPT” button "...
Page 307 Audio " Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN button " Press the “ ” button " Press the disc select button " Select the radio mode " Turn off the power of the audio equipment. "...
Page 308 ! Display selection If you press the “TEXT” button for 0.5 second or longer during playback, the indication will change to the next one in the sequence shown below. ! Page (track/folder title) scroll If, having pressed the “TEXT” button to select track ti- tle or folder title display, you press the “TEXT”...
Page 309 Audio ! Folder selection Press the “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN button briefly to select the next folder. Press the “ button briefly to go back to the previous folder. The folder title will be shown each time you press one of the buttons.
Page 310 2. Briefly press the “ ” button. The selected disc will be ejected. The disc number indicator will flash at this time. When you remove the ejected disc, the disc number indicator will go off. To remove more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
Page 311: Audio Control Buttons (If Equipped)
Audio " If you press the “ ” button while the player is in all disc ejection mode, the mode will be can- celled following ejection of the disc that is current- ly being ejected. " If you press the “CD” button while the player is in all disc ejection mode, the player will draw in the discs that have been ejected and play them.
Page 312 *: The frequency last received in the selected waveband will be displayed. ! “ ” and “ ” buttons " With radio mode selected Press the “ ” button or “ ” button. The radio will seek the next receivable station and stop on it. That station’s frequency will be shown on the audio display.
Page 313: Precautions To Observe When Handling A Compact Disc
Audio ! MUTE button Press this button if you wish to immediately cut the vol- ume to zero. The audio display will show “MUTE”. 5-58 Precautions to observe when han- dling a compact disc Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the mark shown below.
Page 314 Audio " In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, preventing normal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry out. " Skipping may occur when the CD player is subject- ed to severe vibration (for example, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface).
Page 315: Mp3 Audio
Audio MP3 audio ! What is MP3? MP3 (the name is an abbreviation of ‘MPEG Audio Layer 3’) is a compression format for digital audio. It was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group. It permits audio data to be shrunk by a factor of about 10 with no loss of sound quality, meaning that the au- dio on 10 conventional CDs can be fitted onto a single CD-R or CD-RW (assuming a bit rate of 128 kbps and...
Page 316: Supported File Systems
supported by the audio system. Otherwise, the audio system may not play the MP3 files and may not display folder titles and file titles. ! Supported file systems The audio system supports the following file systems: " ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 "...
Page 318 Interior light ... Dome light ... Cargo area light (Station wagon) ... Map light ... Sun visors ... Sun visor extension plate ... Vanity mirror with light ... Storage compartment ... Glove box ... Center console box ... Center panel compartment ... Overhead console (if equipped) ...
Page 319: Interior Equipment
(if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed in- formation. The setting of the period for which the light stays on can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. : The light stays off.
Page 320: Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
Interior equipment ! Cargo area light (Station wagon) Map light The cargo area light switch has three positions: Vehicle with moonroof (Sedan) DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate is opened. Middle position: The light stays off. : The light stays on continuously.
Page 321 Interior equipment Vehicle with moonroof (Station wagon) Vehicle without moonroof To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery discharge.
Page 322: Sun Visors
Sun visors To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it sideways. ! Sun visor extension plate With the sun visor positioned over the side window, you can use the sun visor extension plate to prevent glare through the gap between the sun visor and cen- ter pillar.
Page 323: Vanity Mirror With Light
Interior equipment Do not pull out the extension plate with the sun visor positioned over the windshield. The ex- tension plate would obstruct your view of the rearview mirror. ! Vanity mirror with light To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
Page 324: Storage Compartment
Storage compartment " Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident. " Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.
Page 325: Center Console Box
Interior equipment ! Center console box Center console box (front) If you remove the divider plate from the dual cuphold- ers, you can use the center console box as a storage space. To use as storage space: Slide the sliding lid (near the parking brake lever) to- ward the rear.
Page 326 Grasp the dual cupholders’ divider plate at the base. Turn it counterclockwise to remove it. If you hold the divider plate at the top while turning it counterclockwise, it may break. To use again as cupholders: Insert the protrusion on the back of the divider plate into the hole in the center of the console box.
Page 327: Center Panel Compartment
Interior equipment Center console box (rear) Pull up the lock release knob at the bottom of the front edge of the lid. ! Center panel compartment When your vehicle is parked in the sun or a warm day, the inside of the center panel heats up.
Page 328: Overhead Console (If Equipped)
! Overhead console (if equipped) To open the console, push on the lid lightly and it will automatically open. When your vehicle is parked in the sun or a warm day, the inside of the overhead console heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat- vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console.
Page 329: Front Passenger's Cup Holder
Interior equipment ! Front passenger’s cup holder To access the cup holder, pull the lid toward the rear. The dual cup holder is built into the center console near the parking brake lever. 6-12...
Page 330: Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
Interior equipment ! Rear passenger’s cup holder The rear passenger’s cup holder is located on the low- er side of the back of the center console. To use the cup holder, open the lid by pulling its upper edge. – CONTINUED – 6-13...
Page 331: Accessory Power Outlets
Interior equipment Accessory power outlets 6-14 Accessory power outlets are provided in the center console and in the cargo area. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC”...
Page 332 accessory power outlet. " Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the acces- sory power outlet when it is not in use. "...
Page 333: Cigarette Lighter Socket
Push gently on the lid to open it. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional ac- cessory. It is available from your SUBARU dealer. The cigarette lighter socket may also be used as a power source for an in-car use electrical appliance.
Page 334: Use With A Cigarette Lighter
Interior equipment ! Use with a cigarette lighter To open the ashtray lid, push lightly on the lid. The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions. A cigarette lighter knob can be found behind the ash- tray lid under the climate controls.
Page 335: Using As An Accessory Power Outlet
Interior equipment To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use. To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and could also damage the heating element.
Page 336: Ashtray
If you want to use the socket for a cigarette lighter again, or to protect your purchaser be- fore you sell your vehicle, have your SUBARU dealer replace the socket with a new one. Ashtray Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray.
Page 337: Coat Hook
Interior equipment To open the ashtray, push lightly on the lid below the climate controls. Fully close the lid after using it to help reduce residual smoke. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold the right and left sides of the ashtray and pull it out. 6-20 Coat hook ! Rear passenger area...
Page 338: Shopping Bag Hook
The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger’s hand grip. Shopping bag hook Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more. ! For Sedan models A shopping bag hook is attached to each inner side wall of the trunk near the trunk lid opening.
Page 339: Floor Mat
Interior equipment ! For Station wagon models A shopping bag hook is attached to each side of the cargo area. To use the hook, push the upper portion and the shop- ping bag hook will appear. 6-22 Floor mat A retaining pin is located on the driver’s side of the ve- hicle next to the fuel filler door release.
Page 340: Cargo Area Cover
Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly secured on its retaining pin. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it could cause an accident. Cargo area cover The cargo area cover is provided for covering the car- go area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight.
Page 341: To Remove The Cover Housing
Interior equipment is rewinding. Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cov- er can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
Page 342: Stowage Of The Cargo Area Cover And Rear Gate Board
Interior equipment 2. Hold both sides of the bottom edge of the rear gate 1. To open the lid, pull the handle up. board, rotate the rear gate board toward you, and pull it out downward. ! Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board The cargo area cover and rear gate board can be stowed in under the cargo floor.
Page 343: To Install The Cover Housing
Interior equipment 2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the rear edge of the roof. 3. Remove the left and right parts of the cargo floor lid. 4. Stow the cover housing and rear gate board in the cargo area end.
Page 344: To Install The Rear Gate Board
! To install the rear gate board Insert (tipped at an angle) the hooks on the rear gate board into the holes in the rear gate panel. Rotate the rear gate board toward you until its top touches the rear gate panel. Interior equipment –...
Page 345: Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)
Interior equipment Fit the top of the rear gate board into the groove in the rear gate panel. 6-28 Stowage boxes (Station wagon) A stowage box is located on each side of the cargo ar- ea. You can access each one by pushing up and pull- ing the knob on the lid.
Page 346: Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (If Equipped)
Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped) The convenient tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to se- cure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per hook. The cargo area is equipped with four tie-down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a luggage net or ropes.
Page 347: Under-Floor Storage Compartment
Interior equipment Under-floor storage compartment The subfloor storage is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle up. NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the subfloor storage in the trunk or cargo area.
Page 348: Homelink® Wireless Control System (If Equipped)
! Station wagon Hang the hook provided on the underside of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if equipped) A) HomeLink® buttons B) Indicator light C) Hand-held transmitter* * Not part of your vehicle’s keyless entry system but of a HomeLink®-compatible device.
Page 349 Interior equipment curity systems. There are three HomeLink® buttons on the sun visor, each of which you can program for operation of one desired device. For details on the de- vice types which can be operated by this system, con- sult HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1- 800-355-3515.
Page 350: Garage Door Opener Programming In The U.s.a
hand-held transmitters for further programming or device testing in the event of a problem. " It is recommended to insert a new battery in the hand-held transmitter of a device to ensure cor- rect programming. ! Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A.
Page 351: Programming Rolling-Code-Protected Garage Door Openers In The U.s.a
Interior equipment 4. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand- held transmitter button and the desired HomeLink® button. DO NOT release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. 5. Hold down both buttons until the HomeLink® indi- cator light flashes, first slowly then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be re- leased.
Page 352 1. Locate the training button on the garage door open- er motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by brand of garage door opener. If it is difficult to locate the training button, refer to your ga- rage door opener’s instruction manual.
Page 353: Programming For Entrance Gates And Garage Door Openers In Canada
Interior equipment 4. The garage door opener should now recognize the HomeLink® Wireless Control System and your garage door opener should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed. ! Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada 1. Unplug the motor of the entrance gate or garage door opener from the outlet.
Page 354: Programming Other Devices
rapidly after several seconds, release both buttons. 7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/garage door opener to the outlet. 8. Test your entrance gate/garage door opener by pressing the programmed HomeLink® button. ! Programming other devices To program other devices such as door locks, home lighting and security systems, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
Page 355: In Case A Problem Occurs
Interior equipment 2. Release both buttons. ! In case a problem occurs If you cannot activate a device using the correspond- ing HomeLink® button after programming, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- 3515 for assistance. 6-38...
Page 356: Starting And Operating
Fuel ... Fuel requirements ... Fuel filler lid and cap ... State emission testing (U.S. only) ... Preparing to drive ... Starting the engine ... Manual transmission vehicle ... Automatic transmission vehicle ... Stopping the engine ... Manual transmission ... Shifting speeds ...
Page 357: Fuel
Starting and operating Fuel Starting and operating Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may cause engine damage. ! Fuel requirements ! 2.5-liter non-turbo models The 2.5-liter non-turbo engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher.
Page 358 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this happens, return to your authorized SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is determined that the Starting and operating condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 359: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap
Starting and operating In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now produc- ing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to re- duce vehicle emissions. SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline. If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should...
Page 360 Starting and operating 1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever 2. Open the fuel filler lid. – CONTINUED –...
Page 361 Starting and operating A) Open B) Close 3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly coun- terclockwise. " Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area.
Page 362 Fuels may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limit- ed Warranty. " Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. Starting and operating If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emis- sion control system might be damaged.
Page 363: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)
AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing program that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. There are some states that use four-wheel dynamom- eters in their testing programs. When properly used, that equipment will not damage an AWD SUBARU ve- hicle. Under no circumstances should the rear wheels be...
Page 364 " Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact their SUBARU Dealer for service. – CONTINUED –...
Page 365: Preparing To Drive
Starting and operating Preparing to drive You should perform the following checks and adjust- ments every day before you start driving. 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed. 2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires for proper inflation.
Page 366: Automatic Transmission Vehicle
“START” position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. 4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en- gine warms up.
Page 367: Stopping The Engine
“START” position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. 4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec- tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up.
Page 368: Manual Transmission
Manual transmission Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disen- gaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is conse- quently increased.
Page 369: Shifting Speeds
Starting and operating ! Shifting speeds ! Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel economy and ve- hicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table. Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th...
Page 370: Driving Tips
Turbo models Gear Except OUTBACK 32 (52) 54 (88) 80 (129) Never exceed posted speed limits. ! Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade.
Page 371: Automatic Transmission - 4 Speed
Starting and operating Automatic transmission – 4 speed The automatic transmission is electronically controlled and provides 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. Also, it has a manual mode and a SPORT mode. Do not shift from the “P” or “N” position into the “D”...
Page 372: Selector Lever
! Selector lever : Shift possible with brake pedal depressed : Shift possible with brake pedal not depressed The selector lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and also has manual gate for using “SPORT” mode or manual mode. ! P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.
Page 373 Starting and operating the selector lever to the “P” position. Do not drive the vehicle with the selector lever in the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is consequently increased. ! D (Drive) This position is for normal driving.
Page 374: Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
risen to a certain level, automatic downshift nor- mally takes place. In the meantime, downshift manually for engine braking as required. Also, a 4th-to-3rd automatic downshift will not oc- cur at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h) and a 3rd- to-2nd automatic downshift will not occur at speeds above 24 mph (38 km/h).
Page 375: Selection Of Manual Mode
Starting and operating into the hole, move the selector lever to the “P” posi- tion. If the selector lever reverse inhibiting function fails, have the vehicle inspected by the nearest SUB- ARU dealer. ! Selection of manual mode With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the selector lever from the “D”...
Page 376: Maximum Speeds
goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the selector lever. Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the se- lector lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the selec- tor lever toward the “–”...
Page 377 Starting and operating not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maxi- mum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to engine over-revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine brak- ing caused by down shifting when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to...
Page 378: Driving Tips
! Driving tips " On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill (safely and easily) by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. "...
Page 379: Shift Lock Release
Starting and operating When selected, the SPORT mode indicator light on the instrument panel will turn on. To deselect SPORT mode, move the selector lever to the “D” position or select manual mode. To subsequently reselect SPORT mode, move the se- lector lever to the “D”...
Page 380: Automatic Transmission - 5 Speed
“P” to the “N” position. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the hole. Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer im- mediately to have the system repaired. Starting and operating Automatic transmission –...
Page 381: Selector Lever
Starting and operating til the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the transmis- sion. NOTE Immediately after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is somewhat unusual. This results from invalidation of data which the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current condition...
Page 382 fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the ve- hicle with only the transmission. To shift the selector lever from the “P” to any other po- sition, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the selector lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started.
Page 383: Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
Starting and operating When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift to 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you re- lease the pedal, the transmission will return to the orig- inal gear position.
Page 384 Once operational, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the “N” position to the “R” position. When the vehicle speed drops below 6 mph (10 km/h), the function is canceled. The selector lever can then be moved to the “R” and “P” positions. When the ignition switch has been turned to the “OFF”...
Page 385: Selection Of Manual Mode
Starting and operating ! Selection of manual mode With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the selector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate then move it to the “+” end or “–” end of the manual gate to select manual mode.
Page 386 goes off. Gearshifts can be performed using the selector lever or the shift switch on the steering wheel (turbo model only). Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the se- lector lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the selec- tor lever toward the “–”...
Page 387: Maximum Speeds
Starting and operating If you subsequently ease off the accelerator pedal and then accelerate again, the transmission will automati- cally switch back from manual mode to normal mode. NOTE Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. "...
Page 388: Driving Tips
ing caused by down shifting when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a consequence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident increased. The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each different gear.
Page 389: Sport Mode
Starting and operating a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. ! SPORT mode SPORT mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. To select this mode, move the selector lever from the “D” position to the manual gate.
Page 390: Shift Lock Release
“P” to the “N” position. 6. Remove the screwdriver from the hole. Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer im- mediately to have the system repaired. – CONTINUED –...
Page 391: Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (Lsd) (If Equipped)
Starting and operating Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) " Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up, as the vehicle may move. " If one rear tire is spinning in mud, avoid con- tinued spinning at high speed as this could ad- versely affect the LSD.
Page 392: Braking
Braking ! Braking tips Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings. ! When the brakes get wet When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet.
Page 393: Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard from the disc brakes while braking, immediately have your vehicle inspected by the nearest SUBARU dealer. 7-38 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Always use the utmost care in driving – over-...
Page 394: Abs System Self-Check
The ABS system prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occur during sudden braking or braking on slip- pery road surfaces. This helps prevent the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock-up. When the ABS system is operating, you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal.
Page 395 8 mph (12 km/h). " The warning light comes on during driving. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described be- low, the ABS system may be considered normal.
Page 396: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness of the brakes by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking force. It functions by adjust- ing the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s loading condition and speed.
Page 397 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu-...
Page 398: Vehicle Dynamics Control System (If Equipped)
" Whenever suspension components, steering components, or an axle are removed from a ve- hicle equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control, have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform an inspection of that system. " The following precautions should be ob- served in order to ensure that the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system is operating properly: –...
Page 399 Starting and operating spinning of the driving wheels on slippery road surfac- es, thereby helping to maintain traction and directional control. Activation of this function is shown by steady illumination of the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light. " Skid Suppression Function The skid suppression function is designed to help maintain directional stability by suppressing the wheels’...
Page 400: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
snow chains, however, the effectiveness of the Ve- hicle Dynamics Control system is reduced and this should be taken into account when driving the vehicle in such a condition. " It is always important to reduce speed when ap- proaching a corner, even if the vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control.
Page 401 Vehicle Dynamics Control system; if any should occur, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the system at the first available opportunity. " The warning light does not turn on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
Page 402 ABS do not adversely affect oper- ation of the vehicle in any way when they are inopera- ble; however should such a situation occur, drive with care and have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of those systems at the first available opportunity.
Page 403: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Switch
Starting and operating ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynam- ics Control system can facilitate the following opera- tions: " a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise slippery surface "...
Page 404: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driv- er with a warning message by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when tire pres- sure is severely low. The tire pressure monitoring system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 405 This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble for tire and sensor replacement and/or sys- tem resetting.
Page 406: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking your vehicle " Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent oper- ation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, the temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.
Page 407 Starting and operating “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3). When parking your vehicle, always set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for an upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the “P”...
Page 408: Cruise Control
Cruise control Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant ve- hicle speed without holding your foot on the accelera- tor pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. Make sure the main switch is turned “OFF”...
Page 409 Starting and operating The “ ” indicator light on the combination meter will come on. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. 7-54 3. Push the control lever downward in the “SET/ COAST” direction and release it. Then release the ac- celerator pedal.
Page 410: To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control
At this time, the “ ” indicator light is illuminated in the combination meter. The vehicle will maintain the desired speed. Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while driving with the cruise control activated. Simply de- press the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will return to and maintain the previous cruising speed.
Page 411: To Turn Off The Cruise Control
Starting and operating cruising speed automatically. The “ ” indicator light in the combination meter will automatically come on at this time. ! To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: " Push the main switch again. "...
Page 412: Cruise Control Indicator Light
! To decrease the speed (by control lever) Push the control lever downward in the “SET/COAST” direction and hold it until the vehicle reaches the de- sired speed. Then, release the control lever. The vehi- cle speed at that moment will be memorized and treat- ed as the new set speed.
Page 413: Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
Starting and operating The light comes on when the “CRUISE” main switch is The light comes on when vehicle speed has been set. pressed. If you move the cruise control lever while turning the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control function is de- activated and the “CRUISE”...
Page 414 New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ... Fuel economy hints ... Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ... Catalytic converter ... Periodic inspections ... Driving in foreign countries ... Driving tips for AWD vehicles ... Off road driving ... Winter driving ...
Page 415: Driving Tips
Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the Driving tips first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The performance and long life of your vehicle are de- pendent on how you handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): "...
Page 416: Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monox- ide) " Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex- haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color- less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. " Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle.
Page 417: Catalytic Converter
Driving tips Catalytic converter " Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere near flammable materials (e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the catalytic converter operates at very high tem- peratures. " Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running.
Page 418 2.5-liter turbo models 2.5-liter non-turbo models (California-spec.) and 3.0- liter models The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust sys- tem. It serves as catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust. To avoid damage to the catalytic converter: "...
Page 419: Periodic Inspections
" Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete combustion), have your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer. " Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treat- ment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust system.
Page 420: Driving In Foreign Countries
Driving in foreign countries When planning to use your vehicle in another country: " Confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (Refer to the “Fuel requirements” section in chapter 7.) " Comply with all regulations and requirements of each country. Driving tips for AWD vehicles "...
Page 421 By shifting power between the front and rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceler- ation, and added engine braking force during deceler- ation.
Page 422: Off Road Driving
Operating it under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage not eligible for repair under warranty. If you do take your SUBARU off road, you should review the common sense precautions in the Driving tips...
Page 423 SUBARU can be driven on ordinary roads or off-road. But please keep in mind that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger car and is neither a conven- tional off-road vehicle nor an all-terrain vehicle. If you do take your SUBARU off-road, certain common...
Page 424 “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it off-road and not using common sense pre- cautions such as those listed above is not eligible for warranty coverage.
Page 425: Winter Driving
Driving tips Winter driving ! Operation during cold weather Carry some emergency equipment, such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper cables. Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures re- duce battery capacity. The battery must be in good condition to provide enough power for cold winter starts.
Page 426: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads
If your SUBARU is not going to be used for an extend- ed period, it is best to have the fuel tank filled to capac- ity.
Page 427: Corrosion Protection
Driving tips ing, abrupt acceleration, high-speed driving, and sharp turning when driving on snowy or icy roads. Always maintain ample distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you to avoid the need for sud- den braking. To supplement the foot brake, use the engine brake effectively to control the vehicle speed.
Page 428: Snow Tires
! Snow tires ! All models except OUTBACK " When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure you use only the same size, construction and load range as the origi- nal tires listed on the tire placard. Using other sizes and construction may affect speedome- ter/odometer calibration and clearance be- tween the body and tires.
Page 429 Driving tips ous and lead to loss of vehicle control. " You must install four winter tires that are of the same size, circumferences, construction, brand, and load range. Mixing other sizes, cir- cumferences or constructions may result in se- vere mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling, braking and speedometer/odometer calibra-...
Page 430: Tire Chains
! Tire chains Tire chains cannot be used on tires listed below because of lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body. " 2.5-liter non-turbo models (except OUT- BACK): P205/55R16 tires " 2.5-liter turbo models (except OUTBACK): 215/45ZR17 tires "...
Page 431: Loading Your Vehicle
Driving tips Loading your vehicle Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury. " Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the 8-18 event of a sudden stop or accident.
Page 432: Vehicle Capacity Weight
Do not carry spray cans, containers with flam- mable or corrosive liquids or any other danger- ous items inside the vehicle. NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo. ! Vehicle capacity weight The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space.
Page 433: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Driving tips ! GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) Certification label The certification label attached to the driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR.
Page 434: Roof Rail And Crossbar (If Equipped)
! Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) A) Crossbar kit " For cargo carrying purposes, the roof rail must be used together with a roof crossbar kit and the appropriate carrying attachment. The roof rail must never be used alone to carry car- go.
Page 435 Driving tips ! Installing carrying attachments on the cross- bars When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer’s in- structions and make sure that the attachment is se- curely fixed to the crossbars.
Page 436 Driving tips " To install the front crossbar Front crossbar: Front crossbar has 100 LBS Load Label on left hand side. 2. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails. A) T-25 torx® head screw 1. Make sure that the T-25 torx® head screw on the back of each crossbar end support is tightened cor- rectly.
Page 437 Driving tips 3. The crossbar with the 100 LBS Load Label at- tached onto it is the front crossbar. An arrow is marked on the back of the front crossbar for correct installa- tion. Install the front crossbar so that the arrow faces the front of the vehicle.
Page 438 A) Lower clamp B) T-30 torx® head screw 5. Tighten the lower clamps onto the crossbar. Using a torque wrench, loosely tighten the T-30 torx® head screws. NOTE It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp and the end support together to compress the pads and gain a better alignment of the pieces while trying to start the screw.
Page 439 Driving tips Rear crossbar: A) Zero gap Install the rear cross bar so that the rear edges of both crossbar end supports are aligned (zero gap) with the front edges of both rear roof rail supports. Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar.
Page 440: Trailer Hitch (If Equipped)
Trailer hitch (if equipped) " Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in se- rious personal injuries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. Re- fer to the next section “Trailer towing” for pos- sible recommendations and limitations.
Page 441 Driving tips 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiv- er tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount. 8-28 3. Insert the safety pin into the hitch pin securely. 4. Pull the ball mount to make sure it does not come off the hitch receiver.
Page 442 A) Hitch ball installation point B) Hooks for safety chains 5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer. The hitch ball must be securely installed on the ball mount. 6. Connect your trailer to the hitch ball. 7.
Page 443: When You Do Not Tow A Trailer
Driving tips Hitch harness connector 8. Connect the hitch wire harness’s black four-pin wire connector to the towing trailer’s wire harness. 9. Confirm proper function of the hitch wire harness by individually activating the brake, right turn signal, left turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft.
Page 444: Trailer Towing
Seek the ad- vice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchas- ing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment ap- propriate for your vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow...
Page 445 Driving tips and trailer are acceptable. ! Total trailer weight Total trailer weight The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight shown below. 8-32 3,0-liter models Conditions Maximum total trailer weight When towing a trailer with- 1,000 lbs (453 kg) out brakes.
Page 446 All models other than 3.0-liter models Model Conditions MT models When towing a trailer with- out brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. AT models When towing a trailer with- out brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continu- ously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside temperature...
Page 447 Driving tips the driver’s door of your vehicle. Certification label 8-34 ! Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Gross Axle Weight The total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must nev- er exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehicle.
Page 448 Certification label To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.
Page 449 Driving tips Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 per- cent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg). A) Jack B) Bathroom scale The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration below.
Page 450: Trailer Hitches
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. ! OUTBACK wagon The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recom- mended. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your SUBARU dealer. If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoidable, be sure the hitch is suited to your vehicle and trailer.
Page 451: Connecting A Trailer
Federal, state/province and/or other applicable regulations. Your SUBARU’s brake system is not designed to be tapped into the trailer’s hydraulic brake system. Please ask your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for more infor- mation about the trailer’s brake system.
Page 452 To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and parking lights each time you hitch up.
Page 453 Driving tips and in “GAS STATION REFERENCE” at the end of this manual. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recom- mended pressure when the tires are cold. Normal pressure should be maintained in the front tires. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper infla- tion pressure should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s specifications.
Page 454 " If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU deal- Driving tips – CONTINUED –...
Page 455 Driving tips ! Driving on grades " Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheat- ing of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts.
Page 456 In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in an emergency .. Temporary spare tire ... Flat tires ... Changing a flat tire ... Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) ... Jump starting ... How to jump start ... Engine overheating ...
Page 457: In Case Of Emergency
In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in an emer- In case of emergency gency The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or night to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. Avoid stopping on the road.
Page 458: Temporary Spare Tire
This indicates the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/or system re- setting. Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original.
Page 459 In case of emergency 1) Tread wear indicator bar 2) Indicator location mark " When the wear indicator appears on the tread, re- place the tire. NOTE If your vehicle is an AWD type with an automatic transmission but is neither a Turbo model nor a 3.0-liter model, deactivate its all-wheel-drive capa- bility as follows: Before driving your vehicle with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside...
Page 460: Flat Tires
Flat tires If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake sud- denly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually re- ducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. ! Changing a flat tire " Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surface.
Page 461 In case of emergency Sedan A) Jack handle B) Spare tire C) Jack and tool bucket Station wagon A) Jack handle B) Jack and tool bucket C) Spare tire 5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and jack handle. The spare tire and jack are stored under the floor of the trunk or cargo area.
Page 462 Sedan: 1. Lift the handle of the floor cover and hook the han- dle onto the trunk edge. In case of emergency 2. Remove the jack handle from the back of the floor cover. 3. Take out the storage tray. –...
Page 463 In case of emergency 4. Take out the jack and tool bucket. A) Wheel nut wrench B) Jack 5. Take the wheel nut wrench and jack out of the tool bucket.
Page 464 6. Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take the spare tire out. In case of emergency Station wagon: 1. Open the lid and hang the hook provided on the under side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.
Page 465 In case of emergency 2. Remove the left hand part of the lid and take out the 3. Take out the storage tray. jack handle. 9-10...
Page 466 4. Take out the jack and tool bucket. In case of emergency A) Wheel nut wrench B) Jack 5. Take the wheel nut wrench and jack out of the tool bucket. – CONTINUED – 9-11...
Page 467 In case of emergency 6. Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take spare tire out. If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary spare tire, carefully read the section “Temporary spare tire” in this chapter and strictly follow the instructions. NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using 9-12...
Page 468 8. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat tire. In case of emergency Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engag- es firmly into the jack-up point. –...
Page 469 In case of emergency 9. Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary. 10.Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 11.Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting 9-14...
Page 470 surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth. 12.Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.
Page 471: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)
In case of emergency cations. Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment wheels. In a sudden stop or collisions, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper place.
Page 472: Jump Starting
This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble for tire and sensor replacement and/or sys- tem resetting.
Page 473: How To Jump Start
In case of emergency Do not jump start unless cables in suitable con- dition are available. " A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other moving engine parts.
Page 474 In case of emergency 1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the dis- charged battery. 2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) ter- minal of the booster battery. 3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (–) terminal of the booster battery.
Page 475: Engine Overheating
In case of emergency 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat- tery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the en- gine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery. 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the reverse order.
Page 476: Towing
This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or de- terioration of the center differential. If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU – CONTINUED – 9-21...
Page 477: Towing And Tie-Down Hooks
In case of emergency dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety. ! Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergen- cy (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
Page 478 4. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until the threads can no longer be seen. In case of emergency 5. Tighten the towing hook securely by a wheel nut wrench. After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.
Page 479 In case of emergency 2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with cloth or vinyl. Then, insert the screwdriver into the gap between the fog light cover and the bumper, and pry out the cover. 3. Pull the entire fog light cover toward you. 9-24 4.
Page 480 5. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until the threads can no longer be seen. In case of emergency 6. Tighten the towing hook securely by a wheel nut wrench. After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.
Page 481 In case of emergency the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision. Rear towing hook: The rear towing hook is located below the center of the rear bumper. Never use the rear towing hook to tie the vehi- cle down. 9-26 Front tie-down hooks: The front tie-down hooks are located between each of...
Page 482: Using A Flat-Bed Truck
Rear tie-down hooks: The rear tie-down hooks are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. Use the rear tie-down hooks only for downward anchoring. If they are used to anchor the vehi- cle in any other direction, cables may slip off the hooks, possibly causing a dangerous situa- tion.
Page 483: Towing With All Wheels On The Ground
In case of emergency ! Towing with all wheels on the ground " Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the vehicle is being towed be- cause the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked. "...
Page 484: Rear Gate - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked
Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by operating the power door locking switches or the re- mote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from in- side the cargo area.
Page 485: Moonroof - If The Moonroof Cannot Be Closed
In case of emergency Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the moonroof manually. Sedan: 1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove compartment and screwdriver from the tool bucket. 2.
Page 486 To lower the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise. To close the moonroof, turn the wrench counterclock- wise. Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer. Station wagon: 1. Take out the hex-headed wrench from the glove box and screwdriver from the tool bag.
Page 487 In case of emergency 2) Use a screwdriver or similar implement to sepa- rate the slider and rod. Slide the sun shade toward the front of the vehicle. 9-32 3. Remove the plug on the roof trim (located to the rear of the moonroof) by inserting the end of the flad- bladed screwdriver between the roof and plug and pry- ing it off.
Page 488: Maintenance Tools
4. Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft. To close the moonroof, turn the wrench clockwise. Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer. In case of emergency Maintenance tools ! Jack A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the spare tire located in the trunk or in the cargo area.
Page 489: Jack Handle
In case of emergency Station wagon: To take out the jack and maintenance tools, open the center lid and remove the bucket from the center of the spare tire. Then, take the jack out of the bucket. 9-34 ! Jack handle The jack handle is stowed on the back of the floor cov- er of the trunk or on the back of the center lid of the cargo area.
Page 490: Other Maintenance Tools
Station wagon: Open the center lid, remove the left hand part of the lid, and take out the jack handle. For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”. In case of emergency ! Other maintenance tools In addition to a jack and a jack handle, the tool bucket on your vehicle contains the following maintenance tools.
Page 491 In case of emergency NOTE When you first receive your vehicle from your dealer, the hex-headed wrench is stored in the glove box. We recommend that you take the wrench out and store it in the tool bucket after you have received your vehicle.
Page 492: Appearance Care
Appearance care Exterior care ... Washing ... Waxing and polishing ... Cleaning aluminum wheels ... Corrosion protection ... Most common causes of corrosion ... To help prevent corrosion ... Cleaning the interior ... Seat fabric ... Leather seat materials ... Synthetic leather upholstery ...
Page 493: Appearance Care
Appearance care Exterior care Appearance care ! Washing " When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake stopping dis- tance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
Page 494: Waxing And Polishing
Frequent polishing with a compound or an in- correct polishing technique will result in removing the paint layer and exposing the undercoat. When in doubt, it is always best to contact your SUBARU deal- er or an auto paint specialist. NOTE Be careful not to block the windshield washer noz- zles with wax when waxing the vehicle.
Page 495: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
10-4 Corrosion protection Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable oper- ation.
Page 496: To Help Prevent Corrosion
Contact your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind of maintenance and treatment if you need assistance. Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you find them.
Page 497: Cleaning The Interior
If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long time in bright sun- light, it is recommended that the seats and headrests be covered, or the windows shaded, to prevent fading or shrinkage.
Page 498: Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel
NOTE Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint thinners, window cleaner or gasoline must never be used on leather or synthetic interior materials. ! Climate control panel, audio panel, in- strument panel, console panel, switch- es, combination meter, and other plas- tic surface Gently wipe away contamination using a clean, soft cloth moistened with cold or lukewarm water.
Page 500: Maintenance And Service
Maintenance schedule ... Maintenance precautions ... Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment ... When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running ... Engine hood ... Engine compartment overview ... 2.5-liter non-turbo models ... 2.5-liter non-turbo California-spec.
Page 501 Maintenance and service Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ... 11-47 Parking brake stroke ... 11-48 Tires and wheels ... 11-49 Types of tires ... 11-49 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) ... 11-49 Tire inspection ... 11-51 Tire pressures and wear ...
Page 502: Maintenance Schedule
If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you should familiarize yourself with the information provided in this section on general maintenance and service for your SUBARU. Incorrect or incomplete service could cause improper or unsafe vehicle operation. Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
Page 503: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment
This will cause a fire. " Because the fuel system is under pressure, replacement of the fuel filter should be per- formed only by your SUBARU dealer. " Wear adequate eye protection to guard against getting oil or fluids in your eyes. If something does get in your eyes, thoroughly wash them out with clean water.
Page 504: When You Do Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment While The Engine Is Running
even when the engine is stopped. ! When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the en- gine is running A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and any other mov- ing engine parts.
Page 505 Maintenance and service 3. Release the secondary hood release located under the front grille by moving the lever toward the left. 11-6 4. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop from its re- tainer and put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
Page 506 Maintenance and service it. It could deform the metal. Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may cause an accident and serious bodily injury.
Page 507: Engine Compartment Overview
Maintenance and service Engine compartment overview ! 2.5-liter non-turbo models 11-8 Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-41) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-31) or Dif- ferential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-35) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11- Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-33) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-...
Page 508: Liter Non-Turbo California-Spec. Models
! 2.5-liter non-turbo California-spec. models Maintenance and service Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-41) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-31) or Dif- ferential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-35) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11- Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-33) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- Fuse box (page 11-68)
Page 509: Liter Turbo Models
Maintenance and service ! 2.5-liter turbo models 11-10 Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-41) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-31) or Dif- ferential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-35) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11- Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-33) Fuse box (page 11-68)
Page 510: Liter Models
! 3.0-liter models Maintenance and service Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-41) Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-35) Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-33) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- Fuse box (page 11-68) Battery (page 11-67) Windshield washer tank (page 11-58) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-12)
Page 511: Engine Oil
Maintenance and service Engine oil ! Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en- gine. 2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
Page 512: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter
3.0-liter models A) Upper level B) Lower level 4. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level. " Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity.
Page 513 Maintenance and service 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en- gine. 3. Remove the oil filler cap. 2.5-liter turbo models 11-14 Other models 4. Drain out the engine oil by removing the drain plug while the engine is still warm. The used oil should be drained into an appropriate container and disposed of properly.
Page 514 washer after the oil has completely drained out. 6. Remove the under cover. 7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. 8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal. 9.
Page 515: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
Maintenance and service ! Recommended grade and viscosity Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC GF-3, which can be identified with the new API certification mark (Starburst mark) or API classification SL with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING”...
Page 516: Recommended Grade And Viscosity Under Severe Driving Conditions
When adding oil, different brands may be used togeth- er as long as they are the same API classification and SAE viscosity as those recommended by SUBARU. Maintenance and service SAE viscosity number and applicable temperature *: 5W-30 is preferred.
Page 517: Cooling System
–33°F (–36°C). For adding, use genuine SUBARU coolant or an equivalent: a mixture of 50% soft water and 50% ethylene-glycol basis coolant. Use of improper coolants may result in corrosion in the cooling system.
Page 518: Hose And Connections
Check the fuse and replace it if necessary. If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If frequent addition of coolant is necessary, there may be a leak in the engine cooling system. It is recom- mended that the cooling system and connections be checked for leaks, damage, or looseness.
Page 519 ! Changing the coolant Always add genuine Subaru cooling system condition- er whenever the coolant is replaced. Change the engine coolant and add genuine Subaru cooling system conditioner using the following proce- dures according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Page 520 loosen the drain plug. 3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the coolant from the radiator. Then drain the coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the drain plug securely. Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely.
Page 521 Sub- aru cooling system conditioner in the radiator. Add genuine Subaru cooling system conditioner until the coolant level reaches the filler neck. Do not pour the coolant too quickly, as this may lead to insufficient air bleeding and trapped air in the system.
Page 522 6. Pour the coolant and fill to the reservoir tank’s “FULL” level mark. Maintenance and service A) Rubber gaskets 7. Put the radiator cap back on and tighten firmly. At this time, make sure that the rubber gasket in the radi- ator cap is correctly in place.
Page 523: Air Cleaner Element
Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte- nance Booklet”. Under extremely dusty conditions, re- place it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts. 11-24 ! Non-turbo models A) Connector...
Page 524 5. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air cleaner element. 6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele- ment. Maintenance and service 7. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the three projections on the air cleaner case cover into the slits on the air cleaner case and then snap the two clamps on the air cleaner case cover.
Page 525: Turbo Models
Maintenance and service ! Turbo models 1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air intake duct. 11-26 2. Unplug the connector that is attached to the top of the air cleaner case.
Page 526 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the duct that is con- nected to the air cleaner case cover. Maintenance and service 4. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner case cover. At the same time, pull the hose from the clamp that runs next to the case cover.
Page 527 Maintenance and service 5. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air cleaner element. 6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele- ment. 11-28 7.
Page 528: Spark Plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is rec- ommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer. Maintenance and service The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte- nance Booklet”.
Page 529: Drive Belts
However, replacement of the belt should be done according to the maintenance sched- ule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Con- sult your SUBARU dealer for replacement. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUB- ARU dealer.
Page 530: Manual Transmission Oil
Manual transmission oil ! Checking the oil level Non-turbo models A) Yellow handle Maintenance and service Turbo models 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en- gine. 2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again.
Page 531: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
Maintenance and service A) Upper level B) Lower level 3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the dip- stick hole to bring the level up to the upper level. ! Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi- tives.
Page 532: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid ! Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the dipstick.
Page 533 Maintenance and service 5 speed automatic transmission A) Yellow handle 11-34 A) HOT range B) COLD range C) Upper level D) Lower level 4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT” range, add the recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level.
Page 534: Recommended Fluid
Be careful not to overfill. ! Recommended fluid Use one of the following types of automatic transmis- sion fluid. Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid IDEMITSU ATF HP Castrol Transmax J Pennzoil ATF-J* * Available only in the USA (except Alaska and Ha-...
Page 535: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
Maintenance and service A) Upper level B) Lower level 3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level up to the upper level. ! Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi- tives.
Page 536: Rear Differential Gear Oil
If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be an oil leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU deal- Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential protector. The differential protector provides protec- tion to the rear differential assembly during off-road use.
Page 537 Maintenance and service 2.5i (AT) A) Filler hole B) Drain hole C) Oil level 11-38 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models (AT) A) Filler plug B) Drain plug...
Page 538 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models (AT) A) Filler hole B) Drain hole C) Oil level Maintenance and service Others A) Filler plug B) Drain plug – CONTINUED – 11-39...
Page 539: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
Maintenance and service Others A) Filler hole B) Drain hole C) Oil level Remove the plug from the filler hole and check the oil level. The oil level should be kept even with the bottom of the filler hole. If the oil level is below the bottom edge of the hole, add oil through the filler hole to raise the level.
Page 540: Power Steering Fluid
“MIN” and “MAX” line. If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indicate possible leakage. Consult your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- tion. – CONTINUED –...
Page 541: Recommended Fluid
" If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. " Never use different brands of brake fluid to- gether. " When adding brake fluid, be careful not to al- low any dirt into the reservoir.
Page 542: Recommended Brake Fluid
" If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. " Never use different brands of clutch fluid to- gether. " When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to allow any dirt into the tank.
Page 543: Recommended Clutch Fluid
Brake booster If the brake booster does not operate as described be- low, have it checked by your SUBARU dealer. 1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sever- al times, applying the same pedal force each time. The distance the pedal travels should not vary.
Page 544: Brake Pedal
(294 N, 30 kg) and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor. When the measurement is smaller than the specifica- tion, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly, contact with your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED – 11-45...
Page 545: Clutch Pedal (Manual Transmission Vehicles)
A) 0.16 – 0.51 in (4.0 – 13.0 mm) Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance, and check the free play. If the free play is not within proper specification, con- tact your SUBARU dealer.
Page 546: Replacement Of Brake Pad And Lining
! Breaking-in of new brake pads and lin- ings When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only gen- uine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows: ! Brake pad and lining While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly.
Page 547: Parking Brake Stroke
(about 44 lbs, 196 N, 20 kg). If the parking brake lever stroke is not within the specified range, have the brake system checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.
Page 548: Tires And Wheels
Tires and wheels ! Types of tires You should be familiar with type of tires present on your vehicle. ! All season tires The factory-installed tires on your new vehicle are all season tires. All season tires are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking perfor- mance in year-round driving including snowy and icy road conditions.
Page 549 In 11-50 this event, go to a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected as soon as possible. While the vehicle is driven, friction between tires and the road surface causes the tires to warm up.
Page 550: Tire Inspection
ON or the light is flashing, you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble. If this light comes on while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Page 551: Tire Pressures And Wear
Maintenance and service it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight line, one of the tires and/or wheels may be damaged. Drive slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected. ! Tire pressures and wear Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maxi- mize the tires’...
Page 552 Incorrect tire pressures detract from controllability and ride comfort, and they cause the tires to wear abnor- mally. " Correct tire pressure (tread worn evenly) Roadholding is good, and steering is responsive. Roll- ing resistance is low, so fuel consumption is also low- Maintenance and service "...
Page 553: Wheel Balance
Loss of correct wheel alignment* causes the tires to wear on one side and reduces the vehicle’s run- ning stability. Contact your SUBARU dealer if you notice abnormal tire wear. *: The suspension system is designed to hold each wheel at...
Page 554: Wear Indicators
! Wear indicators A) New tread B) Worn tread C) Tread wear indicator Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which becomes visible when the depth of the tread grooves decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be re- placed when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread.
Page 555: Tire Replacement
For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends re- placing all four tires at the same time. " All four tires must be the same in terms of...
Page 556: Wheel Replacement
" Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly and completely around the tire, otherwise the chains may scratch the wheel. " When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels. – CONTINUED – 11-57...
Page 557: Windshield Washer Fluid
Maintenance and service Windshield washer fluid Never use engine coolant as washer fluid be- cause it could cause paint damage. If you spray washer fluid on the windshield but the sup- ply of washer fluid appears to diminish, check the level of washer fluid in the tank.
Page 558 Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer fluid is unavailable use clean water. In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti- freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Wind- shield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temper- ature varies according to how much it is diluted, as in- dicated in the following table.
Page 559: Replacement Of Wiper Blades
Maintenance and service Replacement of wiper blades Grease, wax, insects, or other materials on the wind- shield or the wiper blade results in jerky wiper opera- tion and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove the streaks after operating the windshield washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield (or rear window) and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or...
Page 560: Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
A) Stopper 3. Remove the wiper blade assembly by holding its pivot area and pushing it in the direction shown by the arrow while depressing the wiper blade stopper. 4. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 5.
Page 561 Maintenance and service A) Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber. 11-62 3. Align the claws of the metal support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber as- sembly into the metal support until it locks.
Page 562: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
A) Stopper 4. Be sure to position the claws at the end of the metal support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper blade may scratch the windshield. Maintenance and service ! Rear window wiper blade assembly 1.
Page 563: Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance and service 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to re- move it from the wiper arm. 11-64 ! Rear window wiper blade rubber 1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to un- lock it from the plastic support.
Page 564 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support. Maintenance and service A) Metal spines 3. If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber. –...
Page 565 Maintenance and service 4. Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber assembly, then slide the blade rubber assembly into place. 11-66 Securely retain both ends of the rubber with the stop- pers on the plastic support ends. If the rubber is not re- tained properly, the wiper may scratch the rear win- dow glass.
Page 566: Battery
Battery " Before beginning work on or near any bat- tery, be sure to extinguish all cigarettes, match- es, and lighters. Never expose a battery to an open flame or electric sparks. Batteries give off a gas which is highly flammable and explosive. "...
Page 567: Fuses
Maintenance and service Fuses Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than a fuse be- cause 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 568 Maintenance and service The other one is housed in the engine compartment. The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment. – CONTINUED – 11-69...
Page 569 Maintenance and service The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse box in the en- gine compartment. 11-70 A) Good B) Blown If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it.
Page 570: Main Fuse
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the same rating. 6. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. Maintenance and service...
Page 571: Installation Of Accessories
Maintenance and service Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your ve- hicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic sys- tem to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.
Page 572: Replacing Bulbs
Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs – CONTINUED – 11-73...
Page 573: Headlight
NOTE – " If headlight aiming is required, consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the head- light aim. Wattage Bulb No. 12V-5W...
Page 574 " It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if neces- sary. ! Low beam light bulbs 1. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclock- wise. Maintenance and service 2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Page 575: Parking Light
Maintenance and service ! High beam light bulbs 1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 2. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Replace the bulb with new one. 4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At this time, use care not to touch the bulb surface.
Page 576 A) Rear turn signal light B) Backup light C) Brake/tail and rear side marker light 2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning counterclockwise.
Page 577 Maintenance and service 2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screwdriver, then in- sert the screwdriver into the gap A between the side cover and rear combination lamp and use it as a lever to undo the clip. Undo clips C and D in the same way, then remove the side cover.
Page 578: Backup Light (Station Wagon)
A) Brake/tail light B) Rear turn signal light C) Rear side marker light 4. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb. 6.
Page 579: License Plate Light
Maintenance and service 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove 11-80 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one. 4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. Install the light cover on the rear gate. ! License plate light ! Sedan It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Page 580 ! Station wagon 1. Remove the mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Remove the lens. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens and cover. 5. Tighten the mounting screws. Maintenance and service –...
Page 581: Dome Light
Maintenance and service ! Dome light 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 11-82 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
Page 582: Map Light
! Map light 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it. 3.
Page 583: Door Step Light
Maintenance and service ! Door step light 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. 11-84 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 3. Reinstall the lens.
Page 584: Cargo Area Light
! Cargo area light 1. Remove the cargo area light assembly by prying the edge of the light with a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Remove the lens from the cargo area light assem- bly. Maintenance and service 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 4.
Page 585: Trunk Light
Maintenance and service ! Trunk light 1. Remove the cover by pulling it out. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 3. Reinstall the cover. ! High mount stop light ! Sedan It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUB- ARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.
Page 586: Specifications
Specifications Specifications ... Dimensions ... Engine ... Electrical system ... Capacities ... Tires ... Wheel alignment ... Fuses and circuits ... Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ... Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ... Bulb chart ... 12-10 Vehicle identification ...
Page 587 Specifications Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. ! Dimensions Item Sedan Overall length 186.2 (4,730) Overall width 68.1 (1,730) Overall height 56.1 (1,425) Wheel base 105.1 (2,670) Tread Front 58.9 (1,495) Rear 58.5 (1,485) Ground clearance 5.9 (150) 12-2 Legacy...
Page 588: Engine
! Engine Engine model (2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, Displacement cu-in (cc) Bore × Stroke in (mm) Compression ratio Firing order ! Electrical system Battery type and capacity (5HR) Alternator Spark plugs EJ253 EJ255 (2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo) 4 stroke gasoline engine 150 (2,457)
Page 589: Capacities
Specifications ! Capacities Fuel tank Engine oil Transmission oil (MT) Transmission fluid (AT) AT differential gear oil Rear differential gear oil Power steering gear fluid Engine coolant 12-4 2.5-liter models 3.0-liter models 2.5-liter non-turbo models 2.5-liter turbo models 3.0-liter models 2.5-liter non-turbo models 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models 2.5-liter non-turbo...
Page 590: Tires
! Tires Tire size P205/55R16 89H Wheel size Pressure Front (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm Rear (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm Rear at trailer towing Temporary Size T135/80R16 spare tire Pressure ! Wheel alignment Item Sedan Front Rear Camber Front Rear –0°40’ 215/45ZR17 16 x 6.5JJ 17 x 7JJ...
Page 591: Fuses And Circuits
Specifications Fuses and circuits ! Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment 12-6 Fuse panel Fuse rating " Cargo fan " Trailer hitch connector Empty " Door locking " Front wiper deicer re- " Moonroof " Combination meter " Remote control rear view mirrors "...
Page 592 Fuse panel Fuse rating " Turn signal unit " Clock " Automatic transmis- sion unit " SRS airbag system (Sub) " Engine control unit " Integrated unit " Cargo socket " Position light " Tail light " Rear combination light Empty "...
Page 593: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment
Specifications Fuse panel Fuse rating " " 12-8 ! Fuse panel located in the engine com- Circuit partment Headlight left side relay ABS/Vehicle dynamics control unit A) FWD socket (AT vehicles – except Turbo models and 3.0-liter models) B) Main fuse...
Page 594 Fuse panel Fuse rating " ABS unit " Vehicle dynamics con- trol unit " Main fan " Sub fan (Except 3.0-li- ter models) " Main fan (3.0-liter mod- els) " Headlight (right side) " Headlight (left side) " Backup light "...
Page 595: Bulb Chart
Specifications Bulb chart Description Wattage Headlight Low beam 12V-55W High beam 12V-60W Fog light Except OUTBACK 12V-55W OUTBACK 12V-51W Front turn signal/parking 12V-27/8W and front side marker Rear combination light Rear turn signal light 12V-21W (Sedan) Brake/tail rear 12V-21/5W side marker (Sedan) Brake/tail (Station 12V-21/5W wagon)
Page 596: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle identification Specifications Emission control label Vehicle identification number Certification and bar code label Tire inflation pressure label Vehicle identification number plate Model number plate Radio noise label (Canada- spec. models) Fuel label – CONTINUED – 12-11...
Page 598 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Tire information ... Tire labeling ... Recommended tire inflation pressure ... Glossary of tire terminology ... Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ... Vehicle load limit – how to determine ... 13-10 Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities ...
Page 599: Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects The following information has been compiled accord- ing to Code of Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part 575”. Tire information ! Tire labeling Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Identification Number or TIN) are placed on the sidewall of a tire by tire manufacturers.
Page 600 First, the number designation is its load index. Second, the letter designation indicates the tire’s speed rating. Example: (7) Load Index: A numerical code which speci- fies the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol, at maxi- mum inflation pressure.
Page 601 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects (1) Manufacturer’s Identification Mark (2) Tire Size (3) Tire Type Code (4) Date of Manufacture The first two figures identify the week, starting with “01” to represent the first full week of the cal- endar year;...
Page 602 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) " For details, refer to “Uniform tire quality grading standards” in this chapter. – CONTINUED – 13-5...
Page 603: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Recommended tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires is as follows, Tire size P205/55R16 Wheel size Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm Rear 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm...
Page 604 Vehicle placard The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver’s side B-pillar. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Example: The vehicle placard shows original tire size, rec- ommended cold tire inflation pressure on each tire at maximum loaded vehicle weight, seating capacity and loading information.
Page 605: Glossary Of Tire Terminology
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects hicle control could lead to an accident. Measuring and adjusting air pressure to achieve proper inflation Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold.
Page 606: Tire Care - Maintenance And Safety Practices
Maximum loaded vehicle weight " The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehi- cle capacity weight and production options weight. Normal occupant weight " 150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of occupants (3 occupants). Occupant distribution " Distribution of occupants in a vehicle, 2 in front, 1 in rear seat.
Page 607: Vehicle Load Limit - How To Determine
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects left hand side of the vehicle. (Each tire must be kept on its original side of the vehicle.) Replace any damaged or unevenly worn tire at the time of rotation. After tire rotation, adjust the tire pres- sures and make sure the wheel nuts are correct- ly tightened.
Page 608 Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle plac- ard with the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs”. For example, if the vehicle has one occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing 551 lbs (250 kg).
Page 609 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects number of occupants to two), the calculations are as follows: 1. Calculate the total weight. 2. Calculate the available load capacity. 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 81 lbs (37 kg) or more.
Page 610 the trailer tongue (i.e. Tongue load = 176 lbs (80 kg)). 1. Calculate the total weight. 2. Calculate the available load capacity. 3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 172 lbs (78 kg) of cargo can be carried. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Example 2B For example, if a person weighing 143 lbs (65...
Page 611: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 2. Calculate the available load capacity. 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 22 lbs (10 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 22 lbs (10 kg) or more. 13-14 ! Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities...
Page 612: Adverse Safety Consequences Of Overloading On Handling And Stopping And On Tires
! Adverse safety consequences of over- loading on handling and stopping and on tires Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stop- ping distance, vehicle and tire as shown below. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury. Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
Page 613: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading stan- dards This information indicates the relative perfor- mance of passenger car tires in the area of treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. This is to aid the consumer in making an in- formed choice in the purchase of tires.
Page 614: Temperature A, B, C
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. ! Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Page 615: Reporting Safety Defects (Usa)
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To con- tact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
Page 616: Index
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Page 617 Index ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... 7-38 Warning light ... 3-28, 7-39 Accessories ... 11-72 Accessory power outlet ... 6-14 Active head restraint ... 1-8 Air cleaner element ... 11-24 Air conditioner ... 4-9 Air filtration system ... 4-19 Air flow selection ... 4-2 Alarm system ...
Page 618 Bulb Chart ... 12-10 Replacing ... 11-73 Capacities ... 12-4 Cargo area Cover ... 6-23 Light ... 6-3 Tie-down hooks ... 6-29 Catalytic converter ... 8-4 Center Console ... 6-8 Ventilators ... 4-3 Changing Flat tire ... 9-5 Oil and oil filter ... 11-13 Charge warning light ...
Page 619 Index Cup holder Front passenger’s ... 6-12 Rear passenger’s ... 6-13 Daytime running light system ... 3-46 Differential gear oil Front ... 11-35 Rear ... 11-37 Dimensions ... 12-2 Disarming the system ... 2-26 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ... 7-38 Dome light ...
Page 620 Fog light ... 11-76 Seatbelt pretensioners ... 1-33 Seats ... 1-2 Fuel ... 7-2 Economy hints ... 8-2 Filler lid and cap ... 7-4 Gauge ... 3-11 Requirements ... 7-2 Fuses ... 11-68 Fuses and circuits ... 12-6 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 8-20 Glove box ...
Page 621 Index Keyless entry system ... 2-12 Number ... 2-3 Reminder chime ... 3-6 Keys ... 2-2 Leather seat materials ... 10-6 Light Cargo area ... 6-3 Control switch ... 3-44 Dome ... 6-2 Map ... 6-3 Light control switch ... 3-44 Limited slip differential (LSD) ...
Page 622 Oil pressure warning light ... 3-26 Outside mirrors ... 3-61 Outside temperature indicator ... 3-37 Overheating engine ... 9-20 Parking Brake stroke ... 11-48 Light switch ... 3-49 Periodic inspection ... 8-6 Power Door locking switches ... 2-10 Seat ... 1-5 Steering fluid ...
Page 623 Index License plate light ... 11-80 Map light ... 11-83 Parking light ... 11-76 Rear combination light ... 11-76 Trunk light ... 11-86 Rocking the vehicle ... 8-17 Roof rail and crossbar ... 8-21 Safety Precautions when driving ... 6 Symbol ...
Page 624 Tilt steering wheel ... 3-63 Tire Chains ... 8-17 Inspection ... 11-51 Pressures and wear ... 11-52 Replacement ... 11-56 Rotation ... 11-55 Tires ... 12-5 Types ... 11-49 Tires and wheels ... 11-49 Top tether anchorages ... 1-55 Towing ... 9-21 All wheels on the ground ...
Page 625 Index Brake system ... 3-29 Charge ... 3-26 CHECK ENGINE ... 3-25 Door open ... 3-31 Low fuel ... 3-13, 3-19, 3-30 Oil pressure ... 3-26 Seatbelt ... 3-21 SRS airbag system ... 3-24 Vehicle Dynamics Control ... 3-32, 7-46 Warranties and maintenance ...
Page 627: Fuel Octane Rating
Fuel: ! 2.5-liter non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. ! 2.5-liter turbo models and 3.0-liter models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rat- ing of 91 AKI or higher. For temporary purposes if premium unleaded gasoline is not available, you may use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher.

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Subaru 2005 Legacy Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Armrest (if Equipped)

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Table of Contents

Keys

Immobilizer (if Equipped)

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Rear Gate (Station Wagon)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Table of Contents

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

MP3 Audio

Interior Equipment

Interior Light

Map Light

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Cup Holder

Accessory Power Outlets

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Ashtray

Coat Hook

Shopping Bag Hook

Floor Mat

Cargo Area Cover

Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)

Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)

Under-Floor Storage Compartment

Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Starting the Engine

Preparing to Drive

Stopping the Engine

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission - 4 Speed

Automatic Transmission - 5 Speed

Power Steering

Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Cruise Control

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