Page 1: Table Of Contents
Shift lock function ..........7-23 Driving tips............7-24 Fuel requirements ..........Power steering........... 7-24 Fuel filler lid and cap........... Power steering warning light......7-24 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Power steering system features ......7-24 Preparing to drive ..........Braking ...............
Page 2 Starting and operating Cruise control (if equipped)....... 7-38 To change the cruising speed ......7-40 Cruise control indicator light......7-42 To set cruise control .......... 7-39 Cruise control set indicator light ......7-42 To temporarily cancel the cruise control ..... 7-40 To turn off the cruise control ......
Page 3: Fuel
SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is ! Gasoline for California-certified determined that the condition is caused Use of a fuel which is low in quality by the type of fuel used, repairs may not or use of an inappropriate fuel If your vehicle was certified to California’s...
Page 4: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap
. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline. Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosol- vents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system.
Page 5 “LOCK” (off) position and out and creating a fire hazard. turn off all the other electrical components. 2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever up. The lever is on the floor Open at the left of the driver’s seat.
Page 6 6. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise leak out while the vehicle is being until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain 4. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder not to catch the tether under the cap while driven or fuel spillage could inside the fuel filler lid.
Page 7: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)
Starting and operating/State emission testing (U.S. only) have Inspection/Maintenance programs to State emission testing (U.S. whenever the low fuel warning inspect your vehicle’s emission control light illuminates. Engine misfires only) system. If your vehicle does not pass this as a result of an empty tank...
Page 8: Preparing To Drive
2. Check the appearance and condition OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT testing program. When properly used, this of the tires. Also check tires for proper equipment should not damage a SUBARU READY” is greater than one. If the inflation. AWD vehicle.
Page 9: Starting And Stopping The Engine
. Do not start the engine near dry In such a case, it is recommended that culty is caused by the electronically you change to a different brand of fuel. controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis foliage, paper, or other flam- . On rare occasions, transient knock- function.
Page 10 Release the key immediately pedal as soon as the engine starts. started. The fuel injection system auto- after the engine has started. (2) If this fails to start the engine, turn matically lowers the idle speed as the the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”...
Page 11: Stopping The Engine
WARNING steering wheel to lock. started. The fuel injection system auto- . There are some general precau- matically lowers the idle speed as the tions when starting the engine.
Page 12: Starting Your Vehicle
7-12 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) tions before starting, and if all safety transmitter is within the operating range of parameters are correct, the engine will the system. start within 5 seconds. Upon successful & Remote start safety features engine start, the remote start confirmation transmitter button will flash twice every 5 For safety and security reasons, the...
Page 13: Entering The Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
7-13 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) vehicle’s engine management system remote keyless entry transmitter will dis- arm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm determines there is a safety risk due to a system” F2-10. vehicle related problem, the engine will shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk 2.
Page 14: Entering The Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown
7-14 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) & Entering the vehicle follow- Transmitter flash sequence Feature description ing remote engine start shut- Flashes when button is down Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal. pressed An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start Two long flashes following re- opened by the remote keyless entry...
Page 15: Service Mode
7-15 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) & Service mode & Remote transmitter program confirmation transmitter button will flash one time. In service mode, the remote engine start New transmitters can be programmed to 7. Repeat step 5 for any additional function is temporarily disabled to prevent the remote engine start system in the transmitters (the system will accept up to...
Page 16 7-16 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) when replacing the battery. . Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re- moved parts; children could swallow them. . There is a danger of explosion if an incorrect replacement battery is used.
Page 17: Manual Transmission
7-17 Starting and operating/Manual transmission ference, and (2) this device must Manual transmission WARNING accept any interference received, in- . Do not drive the vehicle with the cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. clutch disengaged (i.e., when the Changes or modifications not ex- clutch pedal is depressed) or pressly approved by the party respon- with the shift lever in the neutral...
Page 18: Shifting Speeds
! Recommended shifting speeds Do not drive with your foot resting on the models clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to The best compromise between fuel econ- 30 (48) 28 (46) hold your vehicle at a standstill on an...
Page 19: Continuously Variable Transmission
. Do not race the engine for more NOTE ciency for maximum fuel economy. At than 5 seconds in any position . Immediately after transmission fluid times, depending on varying driving except the “N” or “P” position...
Page 20: Select Lever
7-20 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission & Select lever : With the brake pedal depressed, lever button in. shift while pressing the select lever ! Select lever positions When the ignition switch has been turned button in. to the “LOCK” (off) position, movement of : Shift while pressing the select lever the select lever from the “N”...
Page 21: Selection Of Manual Mode (If Equipped)
7-21 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission NOTE switch to the manual mode. In this mode, If the select lever is in the “N” position you can shift into any gear position using the shift paddles. For details about the when you stop the engine for parking, manual mode, refer to “Selection of you may not subsequently be able to manual mode”...
Page 22: Selection Of "L" (If Equipped)
7-22 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission & Selection of “L” (if equipped) ! Manual mode tips Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode.
Page 23: Shift Lock Function
Contact a not be moved to the “P” position after a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon period of time. Therefore, move the select as possible. lever to the “P” position with the brake...
Page 24: Driving Tips
& Power steering system fea- performing the above procedure, the shift lock system may be malfunctioning. Con- tures tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection The vehicle is equipped with an electric as soon as possible. power steering system. When the ignition &...
Page 25: Braking
Drive carefully to quently, this may result in a malfunc- the nearest SUBARU dealer and Never rest your foot on the brake tion of the power steering control pedal while driving. This can cause have the vehicle inspected immedi- system.
Page 26: Brake System
However, even your SUBARU dealer. tance will increase. though these occur, they do not indi-...
Page 27: Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System)
7-27 Starting and operating/ABS (Anti–lock Brake System) also hear the sound of the ABS working ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- following distance from other from the engine compartment. This is vehicles. tem) caused by an automatic functional test of . When driving on badly surfaced the ABS system being carried out and roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or The ABS system prevents the lock-up of...
Page 28: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System
Drive carefully to wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the loading condition and speed. system inspected. The EBD system is an integral part of the 4.
Page 29: Vehicle Dynamics Control System
If the light remains that full vehicle control will be & Safety precautions illuminated, have the brakes in- maintained at all times and under spected by a SUBARU dealer all conditions, its activation immediately. should be seen as a sign that WARNING the speed of the vehicle should .
Page 30: System Features
7-30 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system – The brake pedal seems to jolt maintain traction and directional control. spare tire, the effectiveness of when driving off after starting the the Vehicle Dynamics Control . Traction Control Function engine. system is reduced and this The traction control function is designed to .
Page 31: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
7-31 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system & Vehicle Dynamics Control Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off. system monitor With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system Refer to “Vehicle Dynamics Control warn- deactivated, traction and stability en- ing light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- hancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics tion indicator light”...
Page 32: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (U.s.-Spec. Models)
7-32 Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.–spec. models) . Even when the Vehicle Dynamics Tire pressure monitoring WARNING Control system is deactivated, compo- system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. nents of the brake control system may If the low tire pressure warning light models) still activate.
Page 33 If this light still illuminates while mately one minute, promptly con- driving after adjusting the tire pres- tact a SUBARU dealer to have the sure, a tire may have significant system inspected. damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
Page 34: Parking Your Vehicle
7-34 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle Parking your vehicle CAUTION & Parking brake Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause un- To set the parking brake, depress the necessary wear on the brake lin- brake pedal firmly and hold it down until ings.
Page 35: Hill Start Assist System
7-35 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system Hill start assist system and other obstructions on the WARNING ground when parking. The under- & System features . Never leave unattended children spoilers could be damaged by con- tact with them. or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or CAUTION others through inadvertent op-...
Page 36 7-36 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system ditions. . when the clutch pedal is depressed while the brake pedal is also depressed (MT models) . when the vehicle has stopped with the brake pedal depressed (CVT models) Braking power is maintained temporarily (for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill start assist system after the brake pedal is released.
Page 37: To Activate/Deactivate The Hill Start Assist System
7-37 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system Hill start assist OFF indicator light is any steps in the following procedure, (4) The ABS warning light turns off. place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” illuminated (off) position once and then start over When using the Hill start assist system, a again.
Page 38: Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist Off Indicator Light
7-38 Starting and operating/Cruise control system is activated. When the Hill start Cruise control (if equipped) assist system is activated, the Hill start assist OFF indicator light turns off. Cruise control enables you to maintain a & Hill start assist warning light/ constant vehicle speed without holding Hill start assist OFF indicator your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is...
Page 39: To Set Cruise Control
7-39 Starting and operating/Cruise control & To set cruise control combination meter will illuminate. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Cruise control set indicator light At this time, the cruise control set indicator Cruise control main button light is illuminated in the combination 1.
Page 40: To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control
7-40 Starting and operating/Cruise control & To temporarily cancel the & To turn off the cruise control This could result in an accident. cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise The cruise control set indicator light in the control: The cruise control can be temporarily combination meter turns off when the...
Page 41 7-41 Starting and operating/Cruise control ! To decrease the speed (by the U.S.-spec. models set is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the “RES/SET” switch) vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph When the difference between the actual (1.6 km/h). This occurs because the vehicle speed and the set speed is less cruise control system regards this than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can...
Page 42: Cruise Control Indicator Light
7-42 Starting and operating/Cruise control than 4.4 km/h, the set speed can be lowered 1 km/h each time by pressing the “RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side quickly. ! To decrease the speed (by brake pedal) 1. Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control temporarily.

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