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Subaru Tribeca 2014 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 2014 Tribeca Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation.

  • Page 6: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags

    Rear & Using your Owner’s Manual All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Seat Entertainment System, the Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail Before you operate your vehicle, carefully displays contain mercury. There- by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the read this manual.

  • Page 7: Safety Warnings

    Chapter 10: Appearance care fully in order to gain a better understand- This chapter informs you how to keep your ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle SUBARU looking good. safely. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service...

  • Page 8: Abbreviation List

    & Abbreviation list Vehicle symbols Abbreviation Meaning You will find several abbreviations in this Light emitting diode There are some of the symbols you may manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- see on your vehicle. Malfunction indicator light tions are shown in the following list. For warning and indicator lights, refer to Methylcyclopentadienyl man- Abbreviation...
  • Page 9 Mark Name Mark Name Mark Name Parking lights, tail lights, li- Child restraint lower an- Rear window defogger/Out- cense plate lights and instru- chorages side mirror defogger ment panel illumination Child restraint top tether an- Air recirculation Headlights chorages Horn Outside air Turn signal Windshield wiper deicer...
  • Page 10 & Child safety Safety precautions when . The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. driving Occupants who are out of proper WARNING position when the SRS airbag & Seatbelt and SRS airbag . Never hold a child on your lap or deploys could suffer very serious injuries.
  • Page 11 at all times in a child restraint . Never leave unattended children gine exhaust system to prevent device or in a seatbelt. The SRS in the vehicle. They could acci- engine exhaust gas from enter- airbag deploys with considerable dentally injure themselves or ing the vehicle.
  • Page 12 & Drinking and driving & Drugs and driving & Driving when tired or sleepy WARNING WARNING WARNING Drinking and then driving is very There are some drugs (over the When you are tired or sleepy, your dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- counter and prescription) that can reaction will be delayed and your stream delays your reaction and...
  • Page 13 Your vehicle should not be modified driving. In a collision or sudden stop, pressure of each tire (including the spare) other than with genuine SUBARU unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown at least once a month and before any long parts and accessories.

  • Page 14: General Information

    & On-road and off-road driving & Noise from under the vehicle General information This vehicle is classified as a utility NOTE & California proposition 65 vehicle. Utility vehicles have a significantly You may hear a noise from under the warning higher rollover rate than other types of vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours vehicles.
  • Page 15 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • 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 Engine hood (page 11-4) Illustrated index Headlight switch (page 3-28) Bulb replacement (page 11-36) & Exterior Wiper switch (page 3-34) Moonroof (page 2-25) Roof rail (if equipped) (page 8-14) Door locks (page 2-5) Tire pressure (page 11-23) Flat tires (page 9-6) 10) Tire chains (page 8-11) 11) Fog light switch (page 3-32) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15)
  • Page 18 Rear gate (page 2-24) Rear wiper switch (page 3-35) Rear window defogger button (page 3-37) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3) Child safety locks (page 2-21) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15) Bulb replacement (page 11-36) Towing hook (page 9-15) – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 19 Seatbelt (page 1-17) & Interior Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-37) ! Passenger compartment area Center console (page 6-6) Front seat (page 1-2) Second-row seat (page 1-8) Third-row seat (page 1-13)
  • Page 20 Cargo area light (page 6-3) Dome lights (page 6-2) Second-row center seatbelt (page 1-22) Sun visors (page 6-4) Map light (page 6-3) Top tether anchorages (second-row seat) (page 1-40) Top tether anchorages (third-row seat) (page 1-40) – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 21 Select lever (page 7-13) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) Multi function display (page 3-24) Glove box (page 6-6) Audio (page 5-1) Climate control (page 4-1) Cup holder (page 6-8)
  • Page 22 Door locks (page 2-5) & Instrument panel Illumination brightness control (page 3-29) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-42) Power folding mirror switch (if equipped) (page 3-43) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-36) Traction Control system OFF switch (page 7-25) Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) (page 3-30) Light control switch (page 3-27) Combination meter (page 3-5)
  • Page 23 Parking light switch (page 3-32) & Light control and wiper control levers/switches Windshield wiper (page 3-33) Mist (page 3-34) Windshield washer (page 3-35) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-35) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-34) Wiper control lever (page 3-34) Light control switch (page 3-27) Fog light switch (page 3-32) 10) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-28)
  • Page 24 Temperature gauge (page 3-8) & Combination meter Tachometer (page 3-7) ! U.S.-spec. models Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) Select lever/Gear position indicator (page 3-21) –...
  • Page 25 Temperature gauge (page 3-8) ! Canada-spec. models Tachometer (page 3-7) Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) Select lever/Gear position indicator (page 3-21)
  • Page 26 Temperature gauge (page 3-8) ! Other models Tachometer (page 3-7) Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) Select lever/Gear position indicator (page 3-21) –...
  • Page 27 & Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Low fuel warning light 3-17 Headlight indicator light 3-22 Driver’s seatbelt warning 3-10 light Cruise control indicator AWD warning light 3-18 3-22 light Front passenger’s seat- 3-10 belt warning light Vehicle Dynamics Con-...
  • Page 28 Jack handle (page 9-19) & Cargo area Maintenance tools (page 9-19) Jack (page 9-19) Spare tire (page 9-5)

  • Page 29: Light

    Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor.
  • Page 30 Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-18...
  • Page 31 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 32 System airbag)..........1-45 Head restraint adjustment........1-16 Your vehicle’s SRS configuration ....... 1-45 Seatbelts ............. 1-17 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ... 1-49 Seatbelt safety tips..........1-17 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag..... 1-60 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ....

  • Page 33: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats . The SRS airbags deploy with WARNING considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper Put children aged 12 and under in a WARNING position when the SRS airbag rear seat properly restrained at all deploys could suffer very serious times.

  • Page 34: Power Seat

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. serious internal injury or death. During backward-forward adjustment According to accident statistics, of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat children are safer when properly cushion angle or seat height. restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- ! Reclining the seatback...

  • Page 35: Memory Function (Driver's Seat - If Equipped)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up . Angle of seatback or push down the front end of the control . Angle of seat cushion switch. . Height of seat ! Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat) ! Registration of seat position WARNING...

  • Page 36: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment . Be sure to press the correct button to retrieve your registered seat position. If the seat position is not optimum for you, it may adversely affect your driving and may reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt.

  • Page 37: Active Head Restraint

    . If your vehicle is involved in a While pressing the release button, pull out rear-end collision, have an the head restraint. authorized SUBARU dealer in- To install: spect the active head restraints. Install the head restraint into the holes that .

  • Page 38: Lumbar Support

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Lumbar support Seat heater (if equipped) When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, always turn the switch off. CAUTION . There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time.

  • Page 39: Second-Row Seats

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Second-row seats seat could move rapidly and you WARNING could be injured. . Before adjusting the seat, make Never stack luggage or other cargo sure the hands and feet of the higher than the top of the seatback third-row seat passengers are because it could tumble forward and clear of the adjusting mechan-...

  • Page 40: Reclining The Seatback

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags back and forth to make sure that it is vehicle is in motion. Also, do not securely locked into place. place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the CAUTION seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the If you slide the seat or seat pair aft lap belt sliding up over the abdomen...

  • Page 41: Folding Down The Seatback

    1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags rapid acceleration. . If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while folding the second-row seat. It can be a serious interference at the time of braking and impact. . If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while the center seatback of the sec- ond-row seat is folded.
  • Page 42 1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Raise the seatback of the center seat while taking care not to trap your hands or other parts of the body between the center seat and window-side seat. NOTE By pulling the tab on the center seat, you can fold only the seatback of the center seat.

  • Page 43: Head Restraint Adjustment

    1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment ! Window side seats ! Center seat Both the second-row window side seats CAUTION and the second-row center seat are equipped with head restraints. The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position.

  • Page 44: Armrest

    1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Armrest Third-row seat Head restraint Release button To lower the armrest, pull on the strap of To raise: the armrest. WARNING Pull the head restraint up. WARNING To lower: Seatbelts provide maximum re- Push the head restraint down while straint when the occupant sits well To avoid serious injury, passengers...

  • Page 45: Access To The Third-Row Seat

    1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/ to move. Do not drive the vehicle aft position of the second-row seat, raise with the seat in this state or allow the seatback, and make sure the seatback anyone to sit on the seat unless it is is securely locked in position.

  • Page 46: Folding Down The Seatback

    1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE & Folding down the seatback belts are fully visible. WARNING . Never allow passengers to ride on the folded seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. .

  • Page 47: Head Restraint Adjustment

    1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment To lower: Pull the lowering strap. Both the third-row seats are equipped with head restraints. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward WARNING visibility. .

  • Page 48: Seatbelts

    1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seatbelts a rear seat properly restrained at THE SRS AIRBAG. all times. The SRS airbag de- According to accident statistics, & Seatbelt safety tips ploys with considerable speed children are safer when properly and force and can injure or even restrained in the rear seating kill children, especially if they are WARNING...

  • Page 49: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)

    1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Emergency Locking Retrac- the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt When securing a child restraint system on anchor height (window-side seating posi- the rear passenger’s seats by using a tor (ELR) tions only) and then if necessary move the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be changed The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency child closer to the belt buckle to help...
  • Page 50 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags instead of across the weaker ! Front seatbelts abdomen. 1. Adjust the seat position according to . Seatbelts provide maximum re- the following procedure. straint when the occupant sits Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the well back and upright in the seat.
  • Page 51 1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle ! Adjusting the front seat shoulder WARNING until you hear a click. belt anchor height When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck.
  • Page 52 1-21 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Second-row seatbelts – excluding ! Adjusting the shoulder belt an- center seatbelt chor height (second-row seats) 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. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly.
  • Page 53 1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE ! Second-row center seatbelt WARNING When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision.
  • Page 54 1-23 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags belt (with the connector’s tongue WARNING plate not fastened to the connec- tor’s buckle on the right-hand side), Fastening the seatbelt with the web- it cannot properly restrain the wear- bing twisted can increase the risk or er in position in an accident, possi- severity of injury in an accident.
  • Page 55 1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags is heard. Make sure that the “ ” mark on Push the release button of the center the connector (tongue) and the “ ” mark seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to on the buckle are aligned. unfasten the seatbelt.
  • Page 56 1-25 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will ! Third-row seatbelt disconnect from the buckle. 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. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly.

  • Page 57: Seatbelt Maintenance

    1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Seatbelt maintenance Push the button on the buckle. To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap NOTE 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,...

  • Page 58: Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

    . If the front seatbelt retractor assem- bly or surrounding area has been Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer activated, the seatbelt retractor remains as soon as possible. locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not .

  • Page 59: System Monitors

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

  • Page 60: Child Restraint Systems

    1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Child restraint systems tether anchorages (LATCH)” F1-37). vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual. Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, care- fully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 61: Where To Place A Child Restraint System

    & Where to place a child re- B: Second-row outboard seats straint system Recommended positions for all types of The following are SUBARU’s recommen- child restraint systems. dations on where to place a child restraint In these positions, Automatic/Emergency system in your vehicle.
  • Page 62 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags contours of the seat cushion and can be In this seating position, you should use securely retained using the seatbelt. only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the C: Second-row center seat contours of the seat cushion and can be Installing a child restraint system is not...

  • Page 63: Choosing A Child Restraint System

    1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Choosing a child restraint & Installing child restraint sys- child suffering personal injury in the system tems with A/ELR seatbelt event of an accident may be in- creased. WARNING ! Installing a rearward facing child .
  • Page 64 1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 6. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 8. Push and pull the child restraint 10. To remove the child restraint system, system forward and from side to side to press the release button on the seatbelt 7.
  • Page 65 1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE 1. When installing on the second-row outboard seat, remove the head restraint. When the child restraint system is no When installing on the second-row cen- longer in use, remove it and restore the ter seat, raise the head restraint.
  • Page 66 1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Second-row seat 7. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 9. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, try to move it back and 8. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the forth and right and left to check if it is firmly retractor to change the retractor over from secured.

  • Page 67: Installing A Booster Seat

    1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Installing a booster seat tether anchorages” F1-40. creased. WARNING . Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child.

  • Page 68: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)

    1-37 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags effective in preventing or redu- restraint system in your vehicle. cing injury. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around in- . Place the lap belt as low as side of the vehicle in a sudden possible on the child’s hips.
  • Page 69 1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The lower anchorages (bars) are used for The tether anchorages (upper an- installing a child restraint system only on chorages) are provided for all the seating the window-side seating positions. For positions of the second-row seat. each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are provided.
  • Page 70 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Each lower anchorage is located where cushion and seatback a little wider to the seat cushion meets the seatback. locate the two anchorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child CAUTION restraint system.

  • Page 71: Top Tether Anchorages

    If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the & Top tether anchorages right, center and left seats, are already Your vehicle is equipped with five top installed on the back of each seatback.
  • Page 72 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! To hook the top tether CAUTION ! Second-row outboard seat When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top tether, pass the top tether under the head restraint between the head restraint stay posts.
  • Page 73 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Second-row center seat 2. Confirm that there are no obstacles CAUTION around the anchorages. 1. Raise the head restraint to the highest position at the seating position where the Do not route the top tether over the head restraint.
  • Page 74 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Third-row seat CAUTION When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top tether, pass the top tether under the head restraint between the head restraint stay posts. CAUTION Head restraint Lowering strap Do not route the top tether over the head restraint.
  • Page 75 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 2. Open the lid of the cargo area, then remove the covers for the anchorages. CAUTION CAUTION 3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child Do not pass the top tether under the Do not use the top tether with the restraint system to the appropriate upper head restraint.

  • Page 76: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

    1-45 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags *SRS airbag (Supplemental second seating row) Restraint System airbag) These SRS airbags are designed only to be a supplement to the primary *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- protection provided by the seatbelt. straint system. This name is used be- The system also controls front seatbelt cause the airbag system supplements the pretensioners.
  • Page 77 1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags refer to “Seatbelts” F1-17. ment, the driver should always WARNING sit upright and well back in the . Do not sit or lean unnecessarily seat as far from the steering close to the SRS airbag. Because .
  • Page 78 1-47 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags restrained in the rear seating blems after SRS airbag deploys, positions than in the front seat- get fresh air promptly. ing positions. . A deploying SRS airbag releases For instructions and precautions hot gas. Occupants could get concerning the child restraint burned if they come into direct system, refer to “Child restraint...
  • Page 79 1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Side airbag sensor (center pillar right- ! Components hand side) 10) Airbag wiring 11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) 12) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side) 13) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side) 14) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side) 15) Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) 16) Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)

  • Page 80: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System

    The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. THE SRS AIRBAG. Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag advanced frontal airbag system that com- is stowed near the top of the dashboard plies with the new advanced frontal airbag under an “SRS AIRBAG”...
  • Page 81 1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre- accident braking. WARNING WARNING Never hold a child on your lap or in The SRS airbag deploys with con-...
  • Page 82 Observe the following precautions. Failure warning light illuminates, have the system of the driver’s seat position and whether or to do so may prevent the SUBARU inspected by your SUBARU dealer im- not he/she is wearing the seatbelt. advanced frontal airbag system from...
  • Page 83 SRS frontal SUBARU accessory under the front pas- airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- senger’s seat. ! Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
  • Page 84 1-53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Do not place any article on the seat ! Conditions in which front passen- WARNING other than the child occupant and a child ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not restraint system. activated NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT .
  • Page 85 . Do not place any article under the front mediately contact your SUBARU dealer passenger’s seat, or squeeze any article If the ON indicator still remains illuminated for an inspection. Even if the system from behind and under the seat.
  • Page 86 P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico suspension or floor panel can affect the . Ensure that there are no articles, 00910 operation of the SUBARU advanced air- books, shoes, or other objects trapped bag system. If you have any questions, 787-793-2828...
  • Page 87 Doing the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. so can cause burns because the The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag...
  • Page 88 1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags components can be very hot as a ! Examples of accidents in which ! Examples of the types of acci- result of deployment. the driver’s/driver’s and front dents in which it is possible that passenger’s SRS frontal the driver’s/driver’s and front The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front...
  • Page 89 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).
  • Page 90 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle strikes an object, such as a ! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/ telephone pole or sign pole. driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.

  • Page 91: Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag

    1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags frontal airbags are not designed to deploy be activated on the second impact. ! Examples of the types of acci- in most cases if the vehicle is struck from dents in which the driver’s/dri- &...
  • Page 92 1-61 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags plement the seatbelt by reducing the WARNING impact to the occupant’s head. The SRS curtain airbag does not operate . Do not sit or lean unnecessarily for third-row seat occupants. close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both WARNING front seat seatbacks next to the...
  • Page 93 1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags back. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.
  • Page 94 1-63 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags A hands-free microphone or preventing deployment of the cur- front seat’s occupant. other accessory in such a loca- tain airbags. tion could be propelled through Before hanging clothing on the coat ! Operation the cabin with great force by the hooks, make sure there are no sharp curtain airbag, or it could prevent objects in the pockets.
  • Page 95 1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags right center pillars and rear wheel houses. pretensioners also operate at the same deployment. Another impact sensor, which also senses time. After deployment, do not touch any impact force, is located under the second- part of the SRS curtain airbag After deployment, the SRS side airbag row center seat.
  • Page 96 1-65 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the visible damage done to the vehicle ! Example of the type of accident itself. Also, the SRS curtain airbag de- in which the SRS side airbag will ploys depending on the vehicle’s position most likely deploy and inclination at the time of the rollover.
  • Page 97 1-66 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags A severe side impact near the front seat ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most or the second-row seat activates the likely deploy SRS curtain airbag. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
  • Page 98 1-67 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side surface airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact...
  • Page 99 1-68 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely side-on impact. to deploy The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 100 1-69 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is side-on impact. unlikely to deploy The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 101 1-70 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ary). same direction, once the SRS side airbag ! Examples of the types of acci- The vehicle is struck from behind. and SRS curtain airbag are activated on dents in which the SRS side the first impact, they will not be activated airbag and SRS curtain airbag The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain...

  • Page 102: Srs Airbag System Monitors

    SRS airbag – Driver’s side system. Immediately take your vehi- – Front passenger’s side cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer . Curtain airbag sensor to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the – Rear wheel house right-hand side seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS –...

  • Page 103: Srs Airbag System Servicing

    & Precautions against vehicle should be performed only by an author- CAUTION modification ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- nents of the SRS airbag system are If you need service or repair in areas replaced, use only genuine SUBARU WARNING indicated in the following list, have parts.
  • Page 104 Always consult your SUBARU dealer if near the SRS airbag system you want to install any accessory parts on components and/or wiring is not your vehicle.
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  • Page 106: Keys And Doors

    Keys and doors Replacing lost transmitters ........ 2-12 Keys ..............Alarm system ............. 2-16 Key number plate ..........Immobilizer ............System operation..........2-16 Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..2-16 Security ID plate..........If you have accidentally triggered the alarm Security indicator light ........

  • Page 107: Keys

    Keys and doors & Key number plate Keys box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. CAUTION Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON”...

  • Page 108: Immobilizer

    Keys and doors Immobilizer stantly, the immobilizer system does not windows and lock the doors and rear impede normal starting of the engine. gate. . Do not leave spare keys or any If the engine does not start, pull out the CAUTION record of your key number in the key once before trying again.

  • Page 109: Security Indicator Light

    If this occurs, contact your bilizer system, contact your SUBARU SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. dealer. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. NOTE...

  • Page 110: Door Locks

    Keys and doors Door locks power door locking switch, push the “ ” sides of the switch and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the & Locking and unlocking from rear gate are locked at the same time. the outside Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your...

  • Page 111: Battery Drainage Prevention Function

    The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a & Battery drainage prevention SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU function dealer to change the setting. If any of the doors or the rear gate is not...

  • Page 112: Power Door Locking Switches

    Keys and doors gate are completely closed. Power door locking switches . The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch. Front passenger’s switch Lock Unlock Driver’s switch Lock All doors and the rear gate can be locked Unlock and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and...

  • Page 113: Key Lock-In Prevention Function

    Keys and doors door locking switches. tional setting can be changed by a Remote keyless entry system SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for details. & Key lock-in prevention func- CAUTION tion NOTE This function prevents the doors from . Do not expose the remote trans-...

  • Page 114: Locking The Doors

    Keys and doors & Locking the doors to the following two conditions: (1) This equipment emitting strong radio waves device may not cause harmful inter- such as a power plant, broadcast station, ference, and (2) this device must TV tower, or remote controller of home accept any interference received, in- electronic appliances.

  • Page 115: Unlocking The Doors

    Map light: OFF position Dome light: DOOR position Cargo area light: DOOR position A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi- nation period setting of the interior lights in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

  • Page 116: Sounding A Panic Alarm

    To replace the battery: button once. You may have the above settings done by The horn will sound and the turn signal your SUBARU dealer. lights will flash. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any & Replacing the battery button on the remote transmitter. Unless a...

  • Page 117: Replacing Lost Transmitters

    2-12 Keys and doors 6. Replace with a new battery (Type CR1620 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up. 7. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on both sides of the case. 8.
  • Page 118 2-13 Keys and doors different. remote keyless entry system, it is neces- sary to program the transmitter’s code Programming transmitter codes into (identification number) into the system. A system: tag showing the code is affixed to the key unit, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter.
  • Page 119 2-14 Keys and doors form the whole procedure again begin- ter code. For example, push the locking ning with part 1. switch eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds.
  • Page 120 2-15 Keys and doors NOTE NOTE you have only one current transmitter, program it four times. If you have two . When you finish entering the eighth If the code entered the second time is current transmitters, program each one digit, an electronic tone will sound for not identical to the code entered the twice.

  • Page 121: Alarm System

    & System operation “AL on” and the horn sounds once, as the factory setting. A SUBARU indicating that the system is now acti- The alarm system will give the following dealer can activate the system. Contact vated.

  • Page 122: If You Have Accidentally Triggered The Alarm System

    2-17 Keys and doors & If you have accidentally trig- once and the indicator lights will start gered the alarm system flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the indicator ! To stop the alarm lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi- mately every 2 seconds), indicating that Do any of the following operations.

  • Page 123: Disarming The System

    . The 30-second standby time can be second time within 5 seconds. eliminated if you prefer. Have it per- NOTE formed by your SUBARU dealer. If the interval between the first and . The system is in the standby mode second presses of the “...

  • Page 124: Passive Arming

    5. Close the doors. The system will If you wish to program the passive arming automatically arm after 1 minute. mode, have it done by your SUBARU dealer. 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to In the passive mode, the system can also “LOCK”...

  • Page 125: Tripped Sensor Identification

    30 5 times seconds. . When the ignition switch was turned to If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can the “ON” position by using a key not connect them and set them for activation registered with your immobilizer system: 3 or deactivation.

  • Page 126: Child Safety Locks

    2-21 Keys and doors Child safety locks Windows ! Driver’s side switches & Power windows WARNING WARNING Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear. To avoid serious personal injury Serious injury could result if a child caused by entrapment, always con- accidentally opened the door and form to the following instructions...
  • Page 127 2-22 Keys and doors ! Operating the driver’s window ! Operating the passengers’ win- dows To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The Open window will close as long as the switch is Automatically open To open: held.
  • Page 128 2-23 Keys and doors ! Passengers’ side switches To close: Pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. ! Locking the passengers’ win- dows Rear passengers’ window switches Front passenger’s window switch Open Open Close Close To open:...

  • Page 129: Rear Gate

    2-24 Keys and doors Rear gate WARNING . To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving. . Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space.

  • Page 130: Moonroof (If Equipped)

    2-25 Keys and doors NOTE Moonroof (if equipped) . Never try to check the anti-en- If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due trapment function by deliberately to a discharged vehicle battery, a placing part of your body in the WARNING moonroof.

  • Page 131: Tilt Function

    2-26 Keys and doors NOTE & Tilt function To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, One-touch operation does not take momentarily push the switch to the place when the moonroof is raised or “OPEN”...

  • Page 132: Sun Shade

    2-27 Keys and doors CAUTION Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body. NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recom- mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. & Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed.
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  • Page 134: Canada-Spec. Models

    Instruments and controls Rear differential oil temperature warning Ignition switch ............. light ..............3-13 LOCK..............Low tire pressure warning light ......3-14 Acc..............ABS warning light..........3-15 ON..............Brake system warning light........ 3-16 START ..............Low fuel warning light ........3-17 Key reminder chime ..........
  • Page 135 Instruments and controls Multi function display (vehicles without a Parking light switch........... 3-32 genuine SUBARU navigation system) ... 3-24 Front fog light switch ........3-32 Current fuel consumption ........3-25 Wiper and washer..........3-33 Average fuel consumption ........3-25 Windshield wiper and washer switches ....

  • Page 136: Ignition Switch

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

  • Page 137: Acc

    Instruments and controls NOTE & Acc contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another The engine may not start in the follow- In this position the electrical accessories transmitter. ing cases. (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.

  • Page 138: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Instruments and controls Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges ignition switch to start the engine. This is not a malfunction. & Canceling the function for NOTE meter needle/gauge move- Liquid crystal displays are used in ment and combination meter some of the meters and gauges on sequential illumination upon the combination meter.

  • Page 139: Speedometer

    Instruments and controls & Speedometer meter needles and gauges when the combination meter when the ignition ignition switch is turned to the “ON” switch is turned to the “ON” position. To The speedometer shows the vehicle position. To change the current setting, change the current setting, press the trip speed.

  • Page 140: Double Trip Meter

    If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and not press the trip knob within 10 seconds have the vehicle communication system of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, inspected.

  • Page 141: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and controls & Temperature gauge level movement in the tank. pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. This may cause severe da- If you press the trip knob while the ignition mage to the engine. switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge will light up and indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

  • Page 142: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light CAUTION (U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models)/Vehicle Dynamics Control op- If the pointer exceeds the normal Several of the warning and indicator lights eration indicator light (all models) operating range, safely stop the illuminate momentarily and then turn off vehicle as soon as possible.

  • Page 143: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime

    6 seconds, to warn that the burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri- corresponding system. ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer also sound simultaneously. for repair. NOTE Seatbelt warning light &...

  • Page 144: Srs Airbag System Warning Light

    The front passenger’s . No illumination of the warning tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- occupant detection system monitors light when the ignition switch is tion. whether or not there is a passenger on first turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 145: Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag On And Off Indicators

    Instruments and controls & Front passenger’s frontal status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal covered by your vehicle’s warranty. airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- airbag ON and OFF indica- vanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If this light illuminates steadily or blinks...

  • Page 146: Charge Warning Light

    Do not operate the engine with the . Avoid hard acceleration. oil pressure warning light illumi- erly. Contact your nearest SUBARU deal- . Avoid steep uphill grades. er for service immediately. nated. This may cause serious en- .

  • Page 147: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

    2 substitute for proper tire maintenance, your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as seconds to check that the tire pressure and it is the driver’s responsibility to possible.

  • Page 148: Abs Warning Light

    SUBARU dealer your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- follows, the ABS system may not to have the system inspected. tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as work properly. soon as possible. When the warning light illuminates, If this light illuminates while driving, CAUTION the ABS function shuts down;...

  • Page 149: Brake System Warning Light

    . The warning light illuminates right reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have spected by a SUBARU dealer after the engine is started but turns off the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU immediately. immediately, remaining off. dealer for repair.

  • Page 150: Low Fuel Warning Light

    EBD system damage to the engine. may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU The low fuel warning light illuminates dealer and have the system inspected. when the tank is nearly empty approxi- 4.

  • Page 151: All-Wheel Drive Warning Light

    3-18 Instruments and controls All-Wheel Drive warn- Vehicle Dynamics checked at a SUBARU dealer as & & ing light Control warning light soon as possible. (U.S.-spec models and WARNING Canada-spec. models)/ NOTE Vehicle Dynamics Con- Continued driving with the AWD .

  • Page 152: Traction Control System Off Indicator Light

    . The light does not turn off even after a following conditions. Have your vehicle remains off. period of approximately 2 seconds after checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the ignition switch has been turned to the ! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- possible .
  • Page 153 ABS control NOTE following conditions. Have your vehicle through the electrical circuit of the checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- . The light may remain illuminated for ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS ately. a while after the engine has been is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics started, especially in cold weather.

  • Page 154: Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator

    If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be dicator malfunctioning. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light illumi- nates.

  • Page 155: High Beam Indicator Light

    The clock shows the time while the light speed and have your vehicle in- ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” spected at a SUBARU dealer as This indicator light illuminates while the position. soon as possible. front fog lights are illuminated.

  • Page 156: Outside Temperature Indicator

    Instruments and controls Outside temperature indica- NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine SUBARU navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supple- ment for the navigation system. Except U.S.-spec. models To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+”...

  • Page 157: Low Outside Temperature Warning

    NOTE outside temperature indication and flashes . If your vehicle is equipped with a for 5 seconds before returning to its genuine SUBARU navigation system, original indication. refer to the Owner’s Manual supple- If the display is already indicating an ment for the navigation system.

  • Page 158: Current Fuel Consumption

    3-25 Instruments and controls & Current fuel consumption & Average fuel consumption Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica- tion between the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the A trip meter indication and the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the B trip meter indication.

  • Page 159: Driving Range On Remaining Fuel

    3-26 Instruments and controls & Driving range on remaining amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. fuel When the low fuel warning light illumi- nates, the driving range indication flashes for 5 seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.) Except U.S.-spec.

  • Page 160: Journey Time

    3-27 Instruments and controls & Journey time display is giving an indication other than Light control switch the journey time, the display switches to the journey time, flashes for 5 seconds, and returns to its original indication each WARNING time a complete hour has elapsed. To prevent battery discharge result- NOTE ing from accidentally leaving your...

  • Page 161: Headlights

    3-28 Instruments and controls & Headlights & High/low beam change (dim- & Headlight flasher mer) To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on CAUTION the end of the turn signal lever. To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward.

  • Page 162: Turn Signal Indicator Lights

    3-29 Instruments and controls & Daytime running light system Turn signal lever Illumination brightness con- trol WARNING The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “...

  • Page 163: Headlight Beam Leveler (If Equipped)

    3-30 Instruments and controls NOTE Headlight beam leveler (if When the control dial is turned fully equipped) upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the auto- matic dimming function does not work at all. Adjust the headlight beam level with the following dial positions according to the number of passengers and load condition.

  • Page 164: Instruments And Controls

    3-31 Instruments and controls Dial position Number of front seat Number of 2nd seat Number of 3rd seat Load in the luggage Trailer towing occupants occupants occupants compartment area 1 or 2 No load No load No load Full load Full load Full load Full load...

  • Page 165: Parking Light Switch

    3-32 Instruments and controls Parking light switch Front fog light switch The indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate when the fog lights are illuminated. The parking light switch operates regard- The front fog lights operate only when the less of the ignition switch position.

  • Page 166: Wiper And Washer

    Operate the windshield areas where water freezes in on a dry windshield or rear washer for at least 1 second so that winter, use SUBARU Windshield window, always use the wind- washer solution will be sprinkled all Washer Fluid or the equivalent.

  • Page 167: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches

    3-34 Instruments and controls . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- ! Windshield wipers ! Mist (for a single wipe) rial on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-...

  • Page 168: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch

    3-35 Instruments and controls NOTE & Rear window wiper and When the wiper switch is in the “ ” position, turn the dial to adjust the operat- washer switch ing interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted in nine steps.

  • Page 169: Windshield Wiper Deicer

    Windshield wiper deicer the control switch to turn it on again. speed is high). Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind- When you subsequently move the select shield wiper deicer to the continuous lever of the automatic transmission to the operation mode.

  • Page 170: Rear Window Defogger Button

    9 mph (15 switch to turn it on again. km/h) or less for 15 minutes, the wind- Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear shield wiper deicer automatically stops window defogger to the continuous opera- operating.

  • Page 171: Mirrors

    3-38 Instruments and controls NOTE & Type B inside mirror (if Mirrors equipped) The outside mirror defogger also oper- ates while the rear window defogger is Always check that the inside and outside operating. mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.
  • Page 172 3-39 Instruments and controls For precautions about the rear view Period of camera and the rear view image, refer to time multi- Gear Function “Rear view camera” F6-21. function position displayed button is ! Auto-dimming function pressed The auto-dimming function is an anti-glare Briefly Rear view display capability which automatically reduces...
  • Page 173 3-40 Instruments and controls ! Electronic compass display ! Compass calibration By pressing the multifunction button for 3 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all to 6 seconds, the compass display is nonessential electrical accessories (rear toggled on or off. When the compass window defogger, heater/air conditioning display is on, an illuminated compass system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all...

  • Page 174: Type C Inside Mirror (If Equipped)

    3-41 Instruments and controls & Type C inside mirror (if or off. When the compass is on, an sensors clean using a piece of dry soft equipped) illuminated compass reading will appear cotton cloth or an applicator. in the lower part of the mirror. ! Compass calibration Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, 1.

  • Page 175: Outside Mirrors

    3-42 Instruments and controls & Outside mirrors ! Compass zone adjustment ! Remote control mirror switch 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 setting is correct for your geographical location.
  • Page 176 3-43 Instruments and controls manually. This makes it possible to than necessary. ! Outside mirror defogger operate them by switch operation. . When you operate the power folding ! Power folding mirror switch (if mirror switch continuously, it may equipped) temporarily stop working.

  • Page 177: Tilt Steering Wheel

    3-44 Instruments and controls Tilt steering wheel 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is Horn securely locked by moving it up and down. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

  • Page 178: Climate Control

    Climate control Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant Ventilator.............. circuit.............. 4-10 Airflow ..............Checking air conditioning system before summer Ventilator ............season ............4-10 Automatic climate control system ..... Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and Control panel ............low temperature weather conditions ....4-10 Rear air conditioner..........

  • Page 179: Climate Control

    Climate control Ventilator & Airflow Ventilator and airflow : Standard : If equipped...
  • Page 180 Climate control ! Airflow mode selection *: If equipped – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 181: Ventilator

    Climate control & Ventilator ! Side ventilators ! Rear ventilators ! Center ventilators Open Move the tab or rotate it to adjust the flow Close direction. Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward.

  • Page 182: Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate control & Control panel Automatic climate control ! AUTO button system AUTO mode operation: NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant tem- perature is low.
  • Page 183 Climate control ! OFF button setting is shown on the display. With the ! Temperature control dial dial set at your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the tempera- ture of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained.
  • Page 184 Climate control system to the AUTO mode by pressing intensity of the sunlight, etc. – Defroster button the “AUTO” button or turn off by pressing ! A/C – Air conditioner button the “OFF” button. Alternatively, press the “ ” button again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the defros- ter.
  • Page 185 Climate control NOTE (Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of ! Air inlet selection button the instrument panel and some through For efficient defogging or dehumidify- windshield defroster outlets (A small ing in cold weather, turn on the air amount of air flows to the windshield and conditioner.

  • Page 186: Rear Air Conditioner

    Climate control & Rear air conditioner . The outlet air temperature of the rear to the OFF position as soon as the air conditioner cannot be adjusted. outside dusty condition clears. . The rear air conditioner cannot be used as a heater. NOTE When driving on a dusty road or behind &...

  • Page 187: Operating Tips For Heater And Air Conditioner

    Have the air con- to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. ditioning system checked by your Since the condenser is located in front of SUBARU dealer. the radiator, this area should be kept clean because cooling performance is impaired & Cooling and dehumidifying in...

  • Page 188: Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded

    It is recommended that you have tioner operation whenever the accelerator your filter checked or replaced by your is fully depressed such as during rapid SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we acceleration or when driving on a steep recommend the use of a genuine upgrade.
  • Page 189 4-12 Climate control 2. Unhook the strap. 4. Remove the air filter cover by detach- 6. Replace the air filter with a new one. ing the five clips. 7. Install the air filter cover. 8. Install the glove box. 3. Remove the glove box by detaching the one clip on the side.
  • Page 190 10. Secure the glove box with the one clip. 11. Install the instrument panel side cover. CAUTION Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter. – Reduction of the airflow through the vents.
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  • Page 192: Audio

    Audio Antenna system ..........Type B audio set (if equipped)......5-15 Printed antenna........... Radio operation ..........5-15 FM reception ............Built in CD changer operation ......5-21 Installation of accessories........Audio control buttons ........5-26 Audio set ............. MODE button ............. 5-26 Auxiliary input jack..........

  • Page 193: Antenna System

    Installation of accessories portion of the rear window glass. & Printed antenna Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band radio or & FM reception other transmitting device in your vehicle. CAUTION...

  • Page 194: Audio Set

    Audio & Type B audio set Audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details. & Type A audio set . Radio operation: refer to page 5-15 .

  • Page 195: Type A Audio Set (If Equipped)

    Audio (1) Satellite radio mode button Type A audio set (if equipped) (2) FM AM mode button (3) Auxiliary audio unit and Rear seat The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. entertainment selection button (4) Tuning button &...
  • Page 196 Audio ! To change tone and balance control modes Each brief press of the “TONE BAL” button (9) 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 “TONE BAL”...
  • Page 197 Audio ! FM/AM radio Control mode (range of le- vels) ! FM/AM selection button Push the “FM AM” button (2) when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST”...
  • Page 198 To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to “SEEK FLDR” button (7), the radio will ! Selecting preset stations install the SUBARU genuine satellite automatically search for a receivable receiver (optional part) and to enter into Presetting a station with a preset button station and stop at the first one it finds.
  • Page 199 Audio ready because each tuner is identified by category, and press “ ” again to select ! Sirius XM Satellite Radio Acti- its unique satellite radio tuner ID. the previous category. vation (for U.S.A. only) The satellite radio ID will be needed when Models with Sirius XM are eligible for a ! Channel scan...
  • Page 200 Audio NOTE buttons (10) to store the channel. If the button is pressed briefly, the preceding If your vehicle is equipped with a Rear selection will remain in memory. Seat Entertainment System, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the Rear Seat Entertainment System for NOTE further details.

  • Page 201: Compact Disc Player Operation

    5-10 Audio (1) CD button & Compact disc player operation (2) Track button (3) AUDIO button (4) Seek and Folder button (5) Random button (6) Repeat button (7) Scan button (8) Eject button ! To playback a compact disc ! When CD is not in the player Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while gripping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with the label side...
  • Page 202 5-11 Audio . If you insert a disc that cannot be of the next track. Each time this side of the played by the player, “CHECK DISC” button is pressed, the indicated track ! Rewinding will appear on the display and the number will increase.
  • Page 203 5-12 Audio – Press the “ ” button. repeat-play mode. ! Repeating . The folder repeat-play mode will be – Select the radio mode. ! To repeat the currently playing cancelled if you perform any of the – Press the “RSE AUX” button. track following steps.
  • Page 204 5-13 Audio . Press the “RPT” button. scanned, normal playback mode is re- . Press the “SCAN” button. stored. . Press the “ ” button. To cancel a scan, press the button again. . Select the radio mode. NOTE . Press the “RSE AUX” button. .
  • Page 205 5-14 Audio than approximately 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, a disc protection function will operate, automatically reloading the disc. In this case, the disc is not played. ! Display selection (MP3 disc) If you press the “AUDIO” button (3) during playback, the indication will change to the next one in the following sequence.

  • Page 206: Type B Audio Set (If Equipped)

    5-15 Audio (1) Satellite radio mode button Type B audio set (if equipped) (2) FM AM mode button (3) Auxiliary audio unit and Rear seat The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” positions. entertainment selection button (4) Tuning button &...
  • Page 207 5-16 Audio ! To change tone and balance control modes Each brief press of the “TONE BAL” button (9) 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 “TONE BAL”...
  • Page 208 5-17 Audio ! FM/AM radio Control mode (Range of le- vels) ! FM/AM selection button Push the “FM AM” button (2) when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST”...
  • Page 209 To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to “SEEK FLDR” button (7), the radio will ! Selecting preset stations install the SUBARU genuine satellite automatically search for a receivable receiver (optional part) and to enter into Presetting a station with a preset button station and stop at the first one it finds.
  • Page 210 5-19 Audio 2. Press the “SCAN” button (8) or the ! Displaying satellite radio ID of ! Category selection “TUNE TRACK” button (4) to select the tuner Press “ ” or “ ” of the “SEEK FLDR” channel. When you activate satellite radio, you button (7) to display the current category.
  • Page 211 5-20 Audio sound. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a Rear Seat Entertainment System, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the Rear Seat Entertainment System for further details.

  • Page 212: Built In Cd Changer Operation

    5-21 Audio (1) CD button & Built in CD changer operation (2) Track button (3) AUDIO button (4) Seek and Folder button (5) Random button (6) Repeat button (7) Scan button (8) Eject button (9) Disc select button (10) Load button NOTE .
  • Page 213 5-22 Audio ! Inserting a disc in a desired ! Loading all the magazine (full ! How to insert a CD(s) position disc loading mode) ! Inserting a CD 1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button (10). If 1. If you press and hold the “LOAD” 1.
  • Page 214 5-23 Audio NOTE first track. ! Repeating In an MP3 folder, skipping past the first ! When there are CDs loaded: ! To repeat the currently playing track will take you to the last track in track Press the preferred disc select button (9), the folder.
  • Page 215 5-24 Audio – Press the “RSE AUX” button. . The disc/folder repeat-play mode . Press the “RPT” button. will be cancelled if you perform any of . Press the “SCAN” button. – Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the the following steps.
  • Page 216 5-25 Audio the button again. ! Page (track/folder title) scroll (MP3 disc) NOTE If, having pressed the “AUDIO” button (3) The scan mode will be cancelled if you to select track title or folder title display, perform any of the following steps. you press the “AUDIO”...

  • Page 217: Audio Control Buttons

    5-26 Audio the player is in all disc ejection mode, Audio control buttons ! How to unload CDs from the player the mode will be cancelled following ! Ejecting a CD from the player ejection of the disc that is currently These buttons are located on the spokes being ejected.
  • Page 218 ” button to select If your vehicle is equipped with a shown on the audio display. the previous channel. genuine SUBARU navigation system, That station’s frequency will be shown on the display will show “ ”. the audio display. ! With CD mode selected Press the “...

  • Page 219: Auxiliary Input Jack

    5-28 Audio Auxiliary input jack Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the tions of the portable player. portable audio player. NOTE . The output sound of the portable audio player is not loud, and the sound via the vehicle’s speakers that are connected to the vehicle audio set may be very low.

  • Page 220: Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System Operation (If Equipped)

    5-29 Audio Rear Seat Entertainment Precautions to observe when (RSE) system operation (if handling a compact disc equipped) Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the If your vehicle is equipped with the Rear following illustration.
  • Page 221 5-30 Audio there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. . Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-standard shape (for example, a heart shape).

  • Page 222: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Interior light ............Floor mat ............6-13 Dome light ............Cargo area cover (if equipped) ......6-14 Cargo area light ..........Using the cover ..........6-14 Rear gate light ............ To remove the cover .......... 6-15 Map light............. To install the cover housing .......

  • Page 223: Interior Light

    The setting of the period for which the light Models without Rear Seat Entertainment remains on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact DOOR the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. The dome light switch has the following three positions.

  • Page 224: Rear Gate Light

    – The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed The rear gate light is located inside the by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your vehicle on the rear gate. Push the right SUBARU dealer to change the setting. side of the switch to turn it on, and push –...

  • Page 225: Automatic Ambient Light For Center Console Area (If Equipped)

    The automatic ambient light illuminates remains illuminated (OFF delay timer) can when the ignition switch is in the “ON” be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con- position and the light control switch is in tact your SUBARU dealer for details.

  • Page 226: Sun Visor Extension Plate

    Interior equipment & Sun visor extension plate To use the vanity mirror, swing down the CAUTION sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover. With the sun visor positioned over the side The light beside the vanity mirror illumi- window, you can use the sun visor Do not pull out the extension plate nates when the mirror cover is opened.

  • Page 227: Storage Compartment

    Interior equipment & Glove box & Center console box Storage compartment CAUTION . Always keep the storage com- partment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident. . Do not store spray cans, contain- ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compart-...

  • Page 228: Rear Console

    Interior equipment & Rear console ! Upper compartment ! Lower compartment Upper compartment lock release Lower compartment lock release The rear console is located in the back of the center console box. Pull it out to use it. Pull up the upper compartment lock Pull up the lower compartment lock release to open the upper compartment.

  • Page 229: Overhead Console

    Interior equipment & Overhead console Cup holder CAUTION Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you and/or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery or carpets. & Front passenger’s cup holder CAUTION The dual cup holder is built into the center console near the select lever.

  • Page 230: Second-Row Seat Cup Holders

    Interior equipment & Second-row seat cup holders & Third-row seat cup holders Bottle holders CAUTION . Do not pick up a bottle from the bottle holder or put a bottle in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident.

  • Page 231: Accessory Power Outlets

    6-10 Interior equipment trim can be used to hold beverage bottles Accessory power outlets Accessory power outlets are provided in and other items. the center console (lower compartment) and in the rear cabin. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the “Acc”...
  • Page 232 6-11 Interior equipment especially metal ones such as ance. coins or aluminum foil, into the . If the plug on your electric appli- accessory power outlet. That ance is either too loose or too could cause a short circuit. Al- tight for the accessory power ways put the cap on the acces- outlet, this can result in a poor...

  • Page 233: Coat Hook

    6-12 Interior equipment compartment) and the lid. It is also Coat hook Hang clothing directly on the coat possible to pass the cord through a hooks without using hangers. groove in the lid and up to the center A coat hook is attached to each hand grip console (upper compartment).

  • Page 234: Shopping Bag Hook

    A shopping bag hook is attached to each . Be sure to use a genuine side of the cargo area. SUBARU floor mat designed with grommets in the correct loca- tions. . Make sure that the driver’s floor...

  • Page 235: Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped)

    6-14 Interior equipment Cargo area cover (if . Do not use more than one floor mat. equipped) The cargo area cover is provided for covering the cargo area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo.

  • Page 236: To Remove The Cover

    6-15 Interior equipment & To remove the cover & To install the cover housing CAUTION 1. Rewind the cover. . Be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you re- cline the second-row seat. .

  • Page 237: Convenient Tie-Down Hooks

    6-16 Interior equipment Convenient tie-down hooks Under-floor storage compart- ment CAUTION The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the cargo area The convenient tie-down hooks are and can be used to store small items. To designed only for securing light open the lid, pull the handle up.

  • Page 238: Homelink Wireless Control System

    6-17 Interior equipment HomeLink Wireless Control desired device. For details on the device ® types which can be operated by this System (if equipped) system, consult the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- 3515. Note the following about this system: If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Wireless Control System, it...

  • Page 239: Garage Door Opener Programming In The U.s.a

    6-18 Interior equipment NOTE garage door opener or other device. Make sure that people . After programming your HomeLink ® and objects are out of the way Wireless Control System for the de- of the garage door opener or sired devices, retain the hand-held other device to prevent potential transmitters for further programming harm or damage.

  • Page 240: Programming Rolling-Code-Protected Garage Door Openers In The U.s.a

    6-19 Interior equipment your garage door opener may be pro- and easier. tected by a rolling code feature. In this case you need to perform additional steps. Refer to “Programming rolling-code-pro- tected garage door openers in the U.S.A.” F6-19. NOTE Rolling-code-protected garage door openers are manufactured after 1996.

  • Page 241: Programming For Entrance Gates And Garage Door Openers In Canada

    6-20 Interior equipment System and your garage door opener the procedure in step 2. should activate when the HomeLink ® 3. Hold the end of the entrance gate’s/ button is pressed. garage door opener’s hand-held transmit- ter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 &...

  • Page 242: Programming Other Devices

    6-21 Interior equipment opener by pressing the programmed 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons Rear view camera (if HomeLink button. until the indicator light begins to flash equipped) ® (after 10 seconds). & 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 243: How To Use The Rear View Camera

    . When replacing the fuse, be sure lens may develop white light stripes Contact your SUBARU dealer to use a fuse with the specified around the light source. This is not a for an inspection. Continued use rating.

  • Page 244: Viewing Range On The Screen

    6-23 Interior equipment NOTE & Viewing range on the screen . The image of the rear view camera has priority over other screen displays. . The image of the rear view camera is horizontally reversed as is the case with the vehicle rearview mirror or the side view mirror.

  • Page 245: Help Line

    6-24 Interior equipment tion cannot be seen on the screen. CAUTION The range that can be viewed with the rear view camera is limited. Always be sure to check with your eyes when moving backward and proceed slowly. & Help line The help line (distance marker and vehicle Range of view Help lines displayed on the inside mirror...
  • Page 246 6-25 Interior equipment ferent from the indication of the ! When there is an upward slope at ! When there is a downward slope help lines. the back at the back . Differences may occur due to number of passengers or loaded cargo.
  • Page 247 6-26 Interior equipment ! Feature of distance marker 3 feet (1 m) line 6.5 feet (2 m) line 10 feet (3 m) line The distance marker shows the distance on the road. If there is a car or other object close behind, distance cannot be correctly displayed.

  • Page 248: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating Fuel ..............Power steering........... 7-18 Fuel requirements ..........Braking ............... 7-19 Fuel filler lid and cap........... Braking tips............7-19 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Brake system ............ 7-19 Preparing to drive ..........Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ..... 7-20 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)......

  • Page 249: Fuel

    Contact forming in your engine and fuel system. light/Malfunction indicator light may also your SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with illuminate. If this occurs, return to your This helps keep your engine in tune and the specified octane rating and your authorized SUBARU dealer for diagnosis.

  • Page 250: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap

    The lever is on the floor emissions. SUBARU approves the use of improper fuel are not covered under the at the left of the driver’s seat.
  • Page 251 Starting and operating 3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it tion, causing fuel to overflow the WARNING slowly counterclockwise. tank and creating a fire hazard. Before opening the fuel filler cap, . Stop refueling when the auto- WARNING first touch the vehicle body or a matic stop mechanism on the metal portion of the fuel pump or...

  • Page 252: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)

    ” sign in the fuel . At state inspection time, remem- gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler . Always use a genuine SUBARU ber to tell your inspection or door (lid) is located on the right side of fuel filler cap. If you use the the vehicle.
  • Page 253 When properly used, this OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as equipment should not damage a SUBARU READY” is greater than one. If the part of the state emission inspection AWD vehicle.

  • Page 254: Preparing To Drive

    (4) If the engine still refuses to start, position and check the operation of the Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer warning and indicator lights. Refer to washer fluid and other fluid levels for assistance.

  • Page 255: Stopping The Engine

    Starting and operating started. The fuel injection system auto- Stopping the engine Remote engine start system matically lowers the idle speed as the (dealer option) engine warms up. WARNING While the engine is warming up, make WARNING sure that the select lever is at the “P” or Do not stop the engine when the “N”...

  • Page 256: Starting Your Vehicle

    Starting and operating & Entering the vehicle while it an additional four times. If the vehicle fails to start after the additional attempts, the is running via remote start remote engine start system will abort and 1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the return to a non activated state.

  • Page 257: Pre-Heating Or Pre-Cooling The Interior Of The Vehicle

    7-10 Starting and operating ! To disengage the service mode transmitter within a few seconds immedi- be adjusted using the following procedure. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” ately following remote engine start shut- 1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s position, depress and hold the brake down.

  • Page 258: System Maintenance

    7-11 Starting and operating sing the brake pedal repeatedly will toggle . Batteries should not be exposed the feature ON or OFF each time. to excessive heat such as sun- 7. To exit the remote transmitter and shine, fire or the like. feature programming mode, turn the igni- The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model tion switch to the “LOCK”...

  • Page 259: Automatic Transmission

    7-12 Starting and operating to the following two conditions: (1) This Automatic transmission device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must The automatic transmission is electroni- accept any interference received, in- cally controlled and provides 5 forward cluding interference that may cause speeds and 1 reverse speed.

  • Page 260: Select Lever

    7-13 Starting and operating allow the transmission to shift at the “R” position or vice versa until most appropriate times for the current the vehicle has completely condition of your vehicle. Optimized stopped. Such shifting may shifting will be restored as the vehicle cause damage to the transmis- continues to be driven for a while.

  • Page 261: Shift Lock Function

    7-14 Starting and operating is started. position to the “R” position is possible return to the original gear position. for a limited time period by depressing To use the SPORT mode, move the lever If the select lever does not move from the the brake pedal and then becomes from this position into the manual gate.
  • Page 262 “LOCK” position while the select lever is in system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a the “N” position, the select lever may not SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon be moved to the “P” position after a period as possible.

  • Page 263: Selection Of Manual Mode

    “ ” is illuminated, up- lock system may be malfunctioning. Con- shifting is possible. When the downshift tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection indicator “ ” is illuminated, downshifting as soon as possible. is possible. When both indicators are illuminated, upshifting and downshifting are both possible.

  • Page 264: Driving Tips

    7-17 Starting and operating Gearshifts can be performed using the . The transmission does not automa- off. select lever. tically shift up in the manual mode. Perform gearshifts in accordance with & Driving tips road conditions so that the tachometer .

  • Page 265: Sport Mode

    7-18 Starting and operating & SPORT mode When selected, the SPORT mode indica- Power steering tor light on the combination meter will illuminate. CAUTION To deselect SPORT mode, move the select lever to the “D” position or select Do not hold the steering wheel at the manual mode.

  • Page 266: Braking

    7-19 Starting and operating Braking a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep harder than normal and the braking dis- driving straight ahead while gradually tance will increase. reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the & Braking tips NOTE road to a safe place. Some sound accompanying operation WARNING &...

  • Page 267: Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators

    When you depress the brake pedal tem) mediately have your vehicle inspected by suddenly, the brake pedal might wig- the nearest SUBARU dealer. gle. This is a normal operation phe- nomenon, and it is not a malfunction. WARNING Brake assist is a driver assistance system.

  • Page 268: Abs System Self-Check

    When the ABS system is operating, you tunity by your SUBARU dealer. may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal The ABS warning light illuminates when NOTE when the ABS operates.

  • Page 269: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System

    7-22 Starting and operating & Steps to take if EBD system started, the ABS warning light may illumi- Electronic Brake Force Dis- nate. This is due to the low battery voltage malfunctions tribution (EBD) system and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, The EBD system maximizes the effective- the light will turn off.

  • Page 270: Vehicle Dynamics Control System

    Control system equipped Have your vehicle towed to the Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU vehicle could easily lead to a ser- nearest SUBARU dealer for re- dealer and have the system inspected.
  • Page 271 . In the circumstances shown in the namics Control operation indicator light. performed by an authorized following list, the vehicle may be less SUBARU dealer. . Skid Suppression Function stable than it feels to the driver. The The skid suppression function is designed .

  • Page 272: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor

    7-25 Starting and operating & Vehicle Dynamics Control & Traction Control system OFF is important that winter tires be used when driving on snow-covered or icy system monitor switch roads. (All four wheels should be fitted Refer to the following sections. with tires of the same size and brand).
  • Page 273 7-26 Starting and operating . a standing start on a steeply sloping is activated, and the system ignores road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or any further pressing of the switch. To otherwise slippery surface make the switch usable again, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”...

  • Page 274: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Contact your warm and their pressures increase installed in each wheel when tire pressure SUBARU dealer as soon as possible accordingly. Be sure to let the tires is severely low. for tire and sensor replacement and/...

  • Page 275: Parking Your Vehicle

    7-28 Starting and operating & Parking brake Parking your vehicle CAUTION Do not place metal film or any metal CAUTION WARNING parts under the driver’s seat. This . Never drive while the parking may cause poor reception of the . Never leave unattended children brake is set because this will signals from the tire pressure sen- or pets in the vehicle.

  • Page 276: Parking Tips

    7-29 Starting and operating Cruise control Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator 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 277: To Set Cruise Control

    7-30 Starting and operating to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, and The cruise control indicator light on the then turn it again to the “ON” position. combination meter will illuminate. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the & To set cruise control vehicle reaches the desired speed.

  • Page 278: To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control

    7-31 Starting and operating & To temporarily cancel the & To change the cruising speed cruise control is canceled. cruise control To resume the cruise control after it has ! To increase the speed (by control The cruise control can be temporarily been temporarily canceled and with vehi- lever) canceled in the following ways.

  • Page 279: Cruise Control Indicator Light

    7-32 Starting and operating ! To increase the speed (by accel- ! To decrease the speed (by control ! To decrease the speed (by brake erator pedal) lever) pedal) 1. Depress the accelerator pedal to 1. Depress the brake pedal to release accelerate the vehicle to the desired cruise control temporarily.
  • Page 280 Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first Loading your vehicle......... 8-12 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........Vehicle capacity weight........8-12 Fuel economy hints ..........GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......8-13 Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)....

  • Page 281: Driving Tips

    Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving Fuel economy hints Engine exhaust gas (carbon – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 monoxide) The following suggestions will help to save your fuel. WARNING . Select the proper gear position for the The performance and long life of your speed and road conditions.

  • Page 282: Catalytic Converter

    This sound is authorized SUBARU dealer. normal. . Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust sys- tem.

  • Page 283: Periodic Inspections

    Driving tips Periodic inspections Driving in foreign countries Driving tips for AWD models To keep your vehicle in the best condition When planning to use your vehicle in WARNING at all times, always have the recom- another country: mended maintenance services listed in .
  • Page 284 If you use a temporary spare tire to shifting power between the front and rear replace a flat tire, be sure to use the wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide original temporary spare tire stored added traction during acceleration, and in the vehicle.

  • Page 285: On-Road And Off-Road Driving

    . If driving through water, such as when at high speed. If you do take your cle. Remember that your vehicle, crossing shallow streams, first check the SUBARU off-road, certain common sense with its higher profile and center...
  • Page 286 Remember that damage done to your or the exhaust pipe or water splashing sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo SUBARU while operating it off-road and onto electrical parts may damage your could be thrown around in the vehicle and not using common sense precautions vehicle and may cause it to stall.

  • Page 287: Winter Driving

    . Adjust the washer fluid concen- the vehicle. tration appropriately for the out- side temperature. If the concen- SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- tration is inappropriate, sprayed tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem- washer fluid may freeze on the...

  • Page 288: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads

    To supplement the foot brake, use the Instead, you should observe the following If your SUBARU is not going to be used engine brake effectively to control the tips. for an extended period, it is best to have vehicle speed.

  • Page 289: Corrosion Protection

    8-10 Driving tips & Snow tires vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the leading to loss of vehicle control. wiper from working effectively. If snow is stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en- WARNING a safe place, then remove it.

  • Page 290: Tire Chains

    8-11 Driving tips winter tires with that same size desig- in 2nd than 1st. . Do not use a combination of nation may actually be too large for the radial, belted bias or bias tires For information about holding the trans- vehicle and may cause rubbing on since it may cause dangerous mission in the 2nd position, refer to...

  • Page 291: Loading Your Vehicle

    8-12 Driving tips Loading your vehicle possible. CAUTION . When you carry something inside Do not carry spray cans, containers the vehicle, secure it whenever WARNING with flammable or corrosive liquids you can to prevent it from being or any other dangerous items inside thrown around inside the vehicle Never allow passengers to ride on a the vehicle.

  • Page 292: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)

    8-13 Driving tips & GVWR and GAWR (Gross adjusted by relocating luggage inside the Vehicle Weight Rating and vehicle. Even if the total weight of your luggage is Gross Axle Weight Rating) lower than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the luggage.

  • Page 293: Roof Rails And Crossbar (If Equipped)

    8-14 Driving tips & Roof rails and crossbar (if ments and cargo does not ex- ! Installing carrying attachments on equipped) ceed the maximum load limit. the crossbars Overloading may cause damage When installing any carrying attachments to the vehicle and create a safety such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak hazard.
  • Page 294 8-15 Driving tips 2. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof ! To remove the crossbar rails. ! To install the crossbar Front crossbar: Front crossbar has a 150 lbs (68 kg) load label on left-hand side. 3. The crossbar with a 150 lbs (68 kg) load label attached onto it is the front ®...
  • Page 295 8-16 Driving tips 6 in (150 mm) Lower clamp 6. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar ® T-30 torx head screw on the roof rails, and if available, use a T- 4. Install the front crossbar so that the ® 30 torx bit and torque wrench and tighten 5.

  • Page 296: Roof Molding And Crossbar (If Equipped)

    8-17 Driving tips NOTE Rear crossbar: road hazard due to loss of cargo Before each use of the roof crossbar, could result. make sure the four T-30 crossbar . When using the roof crossbar kit, clamp screws have been checked, make sure that the total weight of and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in the crossbars, carrying attach-...

  • Page 297: Trailer Hitch (If Equipped)

    8-18 Driving tips secure all cargo. Trailer hitch (if equipped) ! Removal and installation of the crossbars ! Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars When installing any carrying attachments such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- bars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc- tions and make sure that the attachments are securely fixed to the crossbars.

  • Page 298: Connecting A Trailer

    8-19 Driving tips has safety chains and that each Maximum Maximum chain will hold the trailer’s max- gross trailer gross tongue imum gross weight. Towing trai- weight weight lers without safety chains could Vehicle with- 2,000 lbs 200 lbs create a traffic safety hazard if out cooling kit (906 kg) (90 kg)

  • Page 299: When You Do Not Tow A Trailer

    8-20 Driving tips 5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate watercraft. WARNING for the ball mount and your trailer. The & When you do not tow a trailer hitch ball must be securely installed on the Do not connect safety chains to part ball mount.

  • Page 300: Trailer Towing

    & Maximum load limits of correct equipment and cautious opera- tion of your vehicle. Seek the advice of WARNING your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary Never exceed the maximum load towing equipment appropriate for your limits explained in the following.
  • Page 301 8-22 Driving tips Vehicle without cooling kit ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Conditions Maximum total trailer weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. 2,000 lbs (906 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
  • Page 302 8-23 Driving tips (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle ! Tongue load Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehi- cle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label.

  • Page 303: Trailer Hitches

    Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and & Trailer hitches trailer. The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer WARNING hitch is recommended. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your Never drill the frame or under-body...

  • Page 304: Connecting A Trailer

    Your ful not to let them drag on the ground. rear bumper. The bumper is not designed SUBARU’s brake system is not designed to handle that type of load. For more information about the safety to be tapped into the trailer’s hydraulic...

  • Page 305: Trailer Towing Tips

    & Trailer towing tips . Check that the vehicle and trailer are your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper connected properly. Confirm that operation of the turn signals, stop lights CAUTION and parking lights each time you hitch up.
  • Page 306 NOTE trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly immediately by the nearest SUBARU grip the steering wheel and slow down The temperature of engine coolant is dealer.
  • Page 307 8-28 Driving tips zone in the “D” position than in the manual mode position. . Avoid using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat.

  • Page 308: In Case Of Emergency

    In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in an emergency..Engine overheating ........... 9-14 Spare tire ............. If steam is coming from the engine compartment ........... 9-14 Removing the spare tire ........If no steam is coming from the engine Re-storage of spare tire ........

  • Page 309: If You Park Your Vehicle In An Emergency

    In case of emergency NOTE If you park your vehicle in an Spare tire When the hazard warning flasher is on, emergency the turn signals do not work. The spare tire is stored in the spare tire holder located under the cargo area. The hazard warning flasher should be The spare tire holder has a hoist mechan- used in day or night to warn other drivers...

  • Page 310: Removing The Spare Tire

    In case of emergency carefully read “Temporary spare tire” F9-5 temporary spare tire is on the ground with for instructions and precautions. enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. & Removing the spare tire CAUTION 1.

  • Page 311: Re-Storage Of Spare Tire

    In case of emergency and pull it through the center of the . When using the spare tire hoist: CAUTION temporary spare tire. After the temporary spare tire is 9. After the temporary spare tire is When using the spare tire hoist: removed from the cable, wind the removed from the cable, the cable must cable up completely until the...

  • Page 312: Temporary Spare Tire

    (TPMS) is un- If the temporary spare tire is not able to monitor all four road stored securely, it could damage wheels. Contact your SUBARU adjacent areas of the vehicle and dealer as soon as possible for make an abnormal noise.

  • Page 313: Flat Tires

    In case of emergency Flat tires CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tire If you have a flat tire while driving, never other than the original. Using other brake suddenly; keep driving straight sizes may result in severe mechan- ahead while gradually reducing speed. ical damage to the drive train of your Then slowly pull off the road to a safe vehicle.
  • Page 314 In case of emergency . Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe accident.
  • Page 315 In case of emergency 8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel head engages firmly into the jack-up point. nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. 10. Insert the jack handle into the jack- 9. Place the jack under the side sill at the screw, and turn the handle until the tire front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat clears the ground.
  • Page 316 In case of emergency torque, following the tightening order in the WARNING illustration. Never use your foot on the wheel nut Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench tire is installed.

  • Page 317: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    9-10 In case of emergency holder. could strike occupants and cause WARNING injury. Store the tire and all tools in Refer to “Spare tire” F9-2 for its location, the proper place. instructions and precautions. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving &...

  • Page 318: Jump Starting

    9-11 In case of emergency Jump starting SUBARU dealer as soon as possible eye protectors, and remove metal for tire and sensor replacement and/ objects such as rings, bands or or system resetting. other metal jewelry. WARNING Do not inject any tire liquid or .

  • Page 319: How To Jump Start

    9-12 In case of emergency & How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3.
  • Page 320 9-13 In case of emergency (1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. (2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) term- inal of the booster battery. (3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery.

  • Page 321: Engine Overheating

    If towing is necessary, it is best done by coolant level or how to add coolant, down and turning it. your SUBARU dealer or a commercial refer to “Engine coolant” F11-11. towing service. Observe the following 1. Keep the engine running at idling procedures for safety.

  • Page 322: Towing And Tie-Down Hooks

    9-15 In case of emergency & Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). CAUTION . Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.
  • Page 323 9-16 In case of emergency After towing, remove the towing hook from 2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper 4. Tighten the towing hook securely the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. using a screwdriver, and you will find a using a wheel nut wrench.

  • Page 324: Using A Flat-Bed Truck

    9-17 In case of emergency & Using a flat-bed truck & Towing with all wheels on the The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the ground front bumper. Rear tie-down hooks: This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

  • Page 325: Rear Gate - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked

    9-18 In case of emergency Rear gate – if the rear gate CAUTION cannot be unlocked . If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat- In the event that you cannot unlock the bed truck. rear gate by operating the power door locking switches or the remote keyless .

  • Page 326: Maintenance Tools

    9-19 In case of emergency & Jack and jack handle Maintenance tools The jack and jack handle is stored under Your vehicle is equipped with the following the cargo area. maintenance tools. For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires” Screwdriver F9-6.
  • Page 327 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 328: Appearance Care

    Appearance care Exterior care ............10-2 Cleaning the interior.......... 10-5 Washing............. 10-2 Seat fabric ............10-5 Waxing and polishing ......... 10-3 Leather seat materials........10-5 Cleaning aluminum wheels ......... 10-3 Synthetic leather upholstery....... 10-5 Corrosion protection.......... 10-4 Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination Most common causes of corrosion .....

  • Page 329: Exterior Care

    10-2 Appearance care Exterior care to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly tangled around it, damaging the with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the wiper arm and other compo- & Washing remaining water off with a chamois or soft nents. Ask the automatic car- cloth.

  • Page 330: Waxing And Polishing

    & Waxing and polishing in doubt, it is always best to contact your washing device. Always wash and dry the vehicle before SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- . Clean the vehicle (including the alumi- waxing and polishing. list.

  • Page 331: Corrosion Protection

    Contact above freezing. your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind 3. Dampness in certain parts of the of maintenance and treatment if you need vehicle remains for a long time, even...

  • Page 332: Cleaning The Interior

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

  • Page 333: Navigation Monitor (If Equipped)

    10-6 Appearance care that contain silicone on the vehi- cle audio system, electrical com- ponents of the air-conditioner or any switches. If silicone adheres to these parts, it may cause damage to electrical compo- nents. & Navigation monitor (if equipped) To clean the navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth.

  • Page 334: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Power steering fluid ........11-16 Maintenance precautions........11-3 Checking the fluid level........11-16 Recommended fluid ......... 11-17 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment............ 11-4 Brake fluid............11-17 When you do checking or servicing in the engine Checking the fluid level........
  • Page 335 Maintenance and service Rear window wiper blade rubber....... 11-31 Front fog light..........11-39 Battery............... 11-33 Rear combination lights ........11-39 Backup light/Tail light ........11-40 Fuses ..............11-34 Rear gate light ..........11-41 Main fuse ............11-35 License plate light ........... 11-41 Installation of accessories.......

  • Page 336: Maintenance Schedule

    “Warranty and Main- done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. handled, for example, battery tenance Booklet”. If you perform maintenance and service acid.

  • Page 337: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment

    SRS airbag or seatbelt preten- partment while the engine is sioner needs service, consult running your nearest SUBARU dealer. To open the hood: WARNING 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the & Before checking or servicing windshield, return them to their original A running engine can be dangerous.
  • Page 338 11-5 Maintenance and service WARNING Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may cause an accident and serious bodily in- jury.

  • Page 339: Engine Compartment Overview

    11-6 Maintenance and service Air cleaner element (page 11-12) Engine compartment overview Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-16) Differential gear oil level gauge (page 11-15) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-14) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-17) Fuse box (page 11-34) Battery (page 11-33) Windshield washer tank (page 11-28) Radiator cap (page 11-11)

  • Page 340: Engine Oil

    1 quart shown in the illustration. . Use only engine oil with the per 1,200 miles or 1 liter per 2,000 recommended grade and vis- kilometers, we recommend that you cosity. contact your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 341: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter

    11-8 Maintenance and service ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. . Be careful not to spill engine oil WARNING when adding it. If oil touches the The engine oil and oil filter must be exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad changed more frequently than listed in Be careful not to burn yourself with smell, smoke, and/or a fire.

  • Page 342: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    11-9 Maintenance and service & Recommended grade and leak. viscosity . Thoroughly wipe off any engine oil that has spilled over the CAUTION exhaust pipe and/or under-cover. If left unremoved, the oil could Use only engine oil with the recom- catch fire.

  • Page 343: Cooling System

    , u s e o n l y SUBARU Super Coolant. If the SUBARU Super Coolant is diluted with another brand or type, the maintenance interval is...

  • Page 344: Engine Coolant

    ! Changing the coolant It may be difficult to change the coolant. Have the coolant changed by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. The coolant should be changed according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

  • Page 345: Air Cleaner Element

    The air more frequently. It is recommended that cleaner element not only filters you always use genuine SUBARU parts. intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires. If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could be burned.

  • Page 346: Spark Plugs

    “Warranty and & Recommended spark plugs Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your Refer to “Electrical system” F12-7. SUBARU dealer for replacement. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer.

  • Page 347: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    11-14 Maintenance and service Automatic transmission fluid fluid level on the gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT” range, add the & Checking the fluid level recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level. The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises;...

  • Page 348: Recommended Fluid

    11-15 Maintenance and service & Recommended fluid Front differential gear oil Refer to “Fluids” F12-7. & Checking the oil level NOTE Using any non-specified type of auto- matic transmission fluid could result in damage inside the transmission. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid, be sure to use the specified type.

  • Page 349: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    Each oil manufacturer has its own base rear differential gear oil level, consult your oils and additives. Never use different SUBARU dealer for inspection. brands together. For details, refer to “Front differential and rear differential gear oil” & Recommended grade and F12-6.

  • Page 350: Recommended Fluid

    When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has you suspect a problem, have the been run: Check that the oil level is vehicle checked at your SUBARU between “HOT MIN” and “HOT MAX” on dealer. the surface of the reservoir tank.

  • Page 351: Recommended Brake Fluid

    . Be careful not to spill brake fluid described in the following, have it checked CAUTION when adding it. If brake fluid by your SUBARU dealer. touches the exhaust pipe, it may Never use different brands of brake 1. With the engine off, depress the brake cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or fluid together.

  • Page 352: Specifications

    (10 N, 1 kgf). wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is If the free play is not within proper applied. specification, contact your SUBARU deal- If you hear this scraping noise each time – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 353: Breaking-In Of New Brake Pads And Linings

    1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of Parking brake stroke pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as approximately 22 mph (35 km/h). soon as possible. 2. Depress the parking brake pedal SLOWLY and GENTLY.

  • Page 354: Tires And Wheels

    11-21 Maintenance and service Tires and wheels replace all four tires. the temperature in the garage and the temperature outside. By way of example, ! Winter (snow) tires the following table shows the required tire & Types of tires Winter tires are best suited for driving on pressures that correspond to various out- You should be familiar with type of tires snow-covered and icy roads.

  • Page 355: Tire Inspection

    In this event, When a tire is replaced, adjustments are as soon as possible. go to a SUBARU dealer to have the necessary to ensure continued normal When a spare tire is mounted or a system inspected as soon as possible.

  • Page 356: Tire Pressures And Wear

    Drive slowly to the nearest authorized the tire pressures to the values shown on Incorrect tire pressures detract from con- SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle the tire placard. The tire placard is located trollability and ride comfort, and they inspected.
  • Page 357 11-24 Maintenance and service . Correct tire pressure (tread worn . Abnormally low tire pressure (tread . Abnormally high tire pressure (tread evenly) worn at shoulders) worn in center) Roadholding is good, and steering is Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- Ride comfort is poor.

  • Page 358: Wheel Balance

    If & Tire rotation direction mark you suspect that the wheels are not correctly balanced, have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation. New tread...

  • Page 359: Tire Rotation

    After driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU and retighten any nut that has become recommends replacing all four tires at loose. the same time.

  • Page 360: Wheel Replacement

    SUBARU parts accident. vehicle’s power train. Use of designed for the specific wheel.

  • Page 361: Windshield Washer Fluid

    SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid fluid appears to diminish, add washer fluid the piping is too low for the outside contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%...

  • Page 362: Replacement Of Wiper Blades

    Be sure to use genuine SUBARU scratches. wiper blade rubbers as replacements. – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 363: Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly

    11-30 Maintenance and service & Windshield wiper blade as- ing it with your hands. sembly & Windshield wiper blade rub- 1. Raise the windshield wiper arm on the driver’s side. 2. Next, raise the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side. Metal spines 2.

  • Page 364: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly

    11-31 Maintenance and service 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. & Rear window wiper blade assembly 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window.
  • Page 365 11-32 Maintenance and service 1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber 3. If the new blade rubber is not provided assembly to unlock it from the plastic with two metal spines, remove the metal support. spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber.

  • Page 366: Battery

    11-33 Maintenance and service Battery distilled water. remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the WARNING positive battery terminal and any- thing connected to it WHILE you . Before beginning work on or near are at the same time in contact any battery, be sure to extinguish with any other metallic portion of...

  • Page 367: Fuses

    11-34 Maintenance and service Fuses CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one hav- ing a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. Open the lid that is located above the The spare fuses are stored in the main hood release knob and pull it toward you fuse box cover in the engine compart-...

  • Page 368: Main Fuse

    Check the main fuses if any Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” electrical component fails to operate (ex- position and turn off all electrical acces- cept the starter motor) and other fuses are sories.

  • Page 369: Installation Of Accessories

    Maintenance and service Installation of accessories Replacing bulbs following precautions. . Do not replace any headlight Always consult your SUBARU dealer bulbs (both low beam and high WARNING before installing fog lights or any other beam) by yourself. electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such .
  • Page 370 6. Reconnect the electrical connector. . If headlight aiming is required, con- 7. Install the bulb cover with the fixing sult your SUBARU dealer for proper screws. adjustment of the headlight aim. 8. Install the air intake duct with the clips.

  • Page 371: Parking Light (Right-Hand Side)

    4. Set the bulb socket into the headlight (left-hand side). assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. NOTE Contact your SUBARU dealer for the bulb replacement of the left-hand side. 1. Remove the bulb socket from the...

  • Page 372: Front Turn Signal Light (Right-Hand Side)

    & Front fog light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU 1. Remove the two covers by inserting dealer if necessary. the tip of a flat-head screwdriver.

  • Page 373: Backup Light/Tail Light

    11-40 Maintenance and service & Backup light/Tail light the rear combination light assembly rear- ward and remove it from the vehicle. 7. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part 1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove Stop light/Tail light of the combination light assembly securely the light cover from the rear gate trim.

  • Page 374: Rear Gate Light

    11-41 Maintenance and service 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl and remove it. tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between the license plate light assembly and the 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and rear gate.

  • Page 375: Dome Light

    11-42 Maintenance and service & Dome light 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at new bulb. its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb Models with Rear Seat Entertainment straight downward to remove it.

  • Page 376: Map Light

    1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically.

  • Page 377: Cargo Area Light

    11-44 Maintenance and service & Cargo area light 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the lens to the cargo area light assembly. 6. Reinstall the cargo area light assembly to the roof trim. 1.
  • Page 378 Specifications Tires..............12-8 Specifications ............12-2 Fuses and circuits ..........12-9 Dimensions............12-2 Engine ..............12-2 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ............12-9 Fuel ..............12-3 Fuse panel located in the engine Engine oil ............. 12-4 compartment .............12-11 Front differential and rear differential gear oil..12-6 Bulb chart.............12-12 Fluids ..............

  • Page 379: Specifications

    12-2 Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Overall length 191.5 (4,865) Overall width 73.9 (1,878) Overall height Without roof rail 66.7 (1,695) With roof rail 68.1 (1,730) Wheel base 108.1 (2,745) Tread Front 62.0 (1,575) Rear...

  • Page 380: Fuel

    12-3 Specifications & Fuel Fuel requirement Fuel tank capacity Unleaded gasoline with 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) For more details, refer to “Fuel” F7-2. – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 381: Engine Oil

    SUBARU dealer. ! Approved engine oil Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
  • Page 382 12-5 Specifications SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Engine oil capacity applicable temperature – Adding the oil from L to F level: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 –...

  • Page 383: Front Differential And Rear Differential Gear Oil

    12-6 Specifications & Front differential and rear differential gear oil Oil grade API classification GL-5 SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature Remarks* – Oil capacity* Front differential gear oil 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt) “Front differential gear oil” F11-15 “Rear differential gear oil”...

  • Page 384: Fluids

    Specifications & Fluids Fluid Fluid type* Fluid capacity* Remarks* Automatic transmission fluid · SUBARU ATF “Automatic transmission fluid” F11- 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt) · IDEMITSU ATF HP · SUBARU ATF · IDEMITSU ATF HP · “Power steering” F7-18 Power steering fluid 0.95 US qt (0.9 liters, 0.79 Imp qt)

  • Page 385: Tires

    12-8 Specifications & Tires Tire size P255/55R18 104H 255/55R18 105H Wheel size 18 6 8JJ Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm Temporary spare tire Size T165/80R17 Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm *1*3 Wheel nut tightening torque Aluminum wheels (silver-colored)

  • Page 386: Fuses And Circuits

    12-9 Specifications Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Trailer hitch connector Empty Door locking 7.5A Front wiper deicer relay Moonroof 7.5A Combination meter 7.5A Remote control rear view mirrors Seat heater relay Combination meter Integrated unit Stop light...

  • Page 387: Specifications

    12-10 Specifications Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating Cargo socket Rear blower fan Parking light Fog light Tail light Front wiper Rear combination light 7.5A Auto air conditioner unit Empty Integrated unit Illumination 7.5A Headlight left side relay Seat heaters Vehicle Dynamics Con- 7.5A...

  • Page 388: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment

    12-11 Specifications & Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol unit Main fan (cooling fan) Main fan (cooling fan) Console socket Headlight (right side) Headlight (left side) Back-up Horn Rear window defogger Fuel pump Automatic transmission...

  • Page 389: Bulb Chart

    12-12 Specifications Bulb chart NOTE Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
  • Page 390 1157(W27/8W) assembly components by yourself. Rear turn signal light 12V-27W 1156(W27W) Backup light 12V-16W 921(W16W) For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer. Rear gate light 12V-5W (W5W) License plate light 12V-5W 168(W5W) Side turn signal light – – High-mounted stop light –...
  • Page 391 12-14 Specifications CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using a bulb of different wattage could result in a fire.

  • Page 392: Vehicle Identification

    12-15 Specifications Vehicle identification number Vehicle identification Certification and bar code label Tire inflation pressure label Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Emission control label Fuel label Air conditioner label...
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  • Page 394: Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects

    Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Adverse safety consequences of overloading For U.S.A............13-2 on handling and stopping and on tires ... 13-13 Tire information ..........13-2 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit..13-13 Tire labeling ............13-2 Uniform tire quality grading standards ..13-14 Recommended tire inflation pressure....

  • Page 395: Tire Information

    13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A. Tire information Example: & Tire labeling The following information has been compiled according to Code of Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part (1) P = Certain tire type used on Identification Number or TIN) are 575”.
  • Page 396 13-3 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Example: (210 km/h). individual elements. WARNING Speed ratings apply only to (6) Load Index: A numerical code (1) Manufacturer’s Identification the tire, not to the vehicle. which specifies the maximum load Mark Putting a speed rated tire on a tire can carry at the speed any vehicle does not mean (2) Tire Size...

  • Page 397: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure

    13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects & Recommended tire inflation STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 ! Maximum load rating pressure NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE- The load rating at the maximum STER” permissible weight load for this tire. ! Recommended cold tire infla- For example, “MAX.

  • Page 398: Glossary Of Tire Terminology

    13-5 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects & Glossary of tire terminology Example: vehicle control could lead to an accident. Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of ! Measuring and adjusting air those standard items which may be pressure to achieve proper in- replaced) of automatic transmis- flation sion, power steering, power brakes,...
  • Page 399 13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Extra load tire sidewall rubber which, when in- ing on a vehicle. A tire designed to operate at higher flated, bears the load. Light truck (LT) tire loads and higher inflation pressure Chunking A tire designated by its manufac- than the corresponding standard turer as primarily intended for use...
  • Page 400 13-7 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Measuring rim Passenger car tire sory weight, including heavy duty The rim on which a tire is fitted for A tire intended for use on passen- brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, physical dimension requirements. ger cars, multipurpose passenger heavy duty battery, and special vehicles, and trucks, that have a...
  • Page 401 13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Rim type designation Tread rib accessory weight, and normal oc- The industry of manufacturer’s des- A tread section running circumfer- cupant weight (distributed in accor- ignation for a rim by style or code. entially around a tire.

  • Page 402: Tire Care - Maintenance And Safety Practices

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

  • Page 403: Vehicle Load Limit - How To Determine

    13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects To maximize the life of each tire on your vehicle’s placard. ! Calculating total and load ca- and ensure that the tires wear pacities varying seating con- The vehicle placard also shows uniformly, it is best to rotate the figurations seating capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 404 13-11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- For example, if the vehicle has one Example 1B pacity. occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing 882 lbs (400 kg). Calculate the total weight. The total weight now exceeds Calculate the available load ca- the capacity weight by 55 lbs (25 pacity by subtracting the total...
  • Page 405 13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- vehicle is 1,157 lbs (525 kg), which 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same pacity. is indicated on the vehicle placard vehicle (bringing the number of with the statement “The combined occupants to three), and a child weight of occupants and cargo restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5...

  • Page 406: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit

    13-13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Weight Rating (GVWR). And each injury. axle’s maximum loaded capacity is Vehicle stability will deteriorate. referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each axle’s GAWR are shown on the rollover.

  • Page 407: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

    13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects XXX kg or XXX lbs. Uniform tire quality grading form to Federal Safety Require- standards ments in addition to these grades. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and This information indicates the rela- &...

  • Page 408: Temperature A, B, C

    Subaru of when tested under controlled con- America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, ditions on a specified indoor labora- you may call the Vehicle Safety tory test wheel.
  • Page 409 13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

  • Page 410: Index

    Index...
  • Page 411 14-2 Index Automatic transmission ..........7-12 Abbreviation ..............3 Fluid ............11-14, 12-7 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........7-20 MANUAL mode ............7-16 Warning light ..........3-15, 7-21 Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ..... 3-13 Accessories............5-2, 11-36 Select lever ............
  • Page 412 14-3 Index Braking ..............7-19 Oil level (engine oil) ..........11-7 Tips..............7-19 Oil level (front differential gear oil) ......11-15 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....11-20 Child restraint systems ..........1-29 Bulb Installation of a booster seat ........1-36 Chart ..............
  • Page 413 14-4 Index Second-row seat............6-9 Third-row seat ............6-9 Electrical system ............12-7 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-16, 7-22 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ......1-18 Engine Daytime running light system........3-29 Compartment overview..........11-6 Differential gear oil Coolant ............11-11, 12-7 Front ............
  • Page 414 14-5 Index Seatbelt pretensioners ..........1-27 Headlight Turn signal light ............ 11-39 Beam leveler............3-30 Front seats..............1-2 Bulb replacement ..........11-36 Active head restraint..........1-6 Bulb wattage............12-12 Forward and backward adjustment ......1-3 Control switch ............3-27 Head restraint adjustment ......... 1-5 Flasher..............
  • Page 415 14-6 Index High beam ............3-22 Daytime running ............. 3-29 Immobilizer............3-21 Dome............6-2, 11-42 Security ............2-4, 3-21 Door step ............11-43 Select lever/Gear position ........3-21 Front fog ............. 3-32, 11-39 SPORT mode............3-21 Front side marker ......... 3-28, 12-12 Traction control system OFF........
  • Page 416 14-7 Index Map light............6-3, 11-43 Light switch ............3-32 Maximum load limits........... 8-21 Tips ..............7-29 Meters and gauges ............3-5 Periodic inspections ............. 8-4 Mirrors ..............3-38 Petrol fuel..............7-2 Moonroof ..............2-25 Power Multi function display ..........3-24 Door locking switch..........
  • Page 417 14-8 Index Wiper blades ............11-31 Rear combination light .......... 11-39 Recommended Rear gate light ............. 11-41 Automatic transmission fluid ........12-7 Rear turn signal light..........11-39 Brake fluid............. 12-7 Stop light............. 11-39 Engine oil.............. 12-4 Tail light............... 11-39 Front differential gear oil ......... 12-6 Vanity mirror light..........
  • Page 418 14-9 Index Folding down............1-10 SRS airbag system Forward and backward adjustment ......1-8 Monitors ..............1-71 Head restraint adjustment ........1-12 Servicing ............... 1-72 Reclining..............1-9 Warning light............3-11 Security Starting the engine ............7-7 Alarm system ............2-16 State emission testing (U.S.
  • Page 419 14-10 Index Tire ..............11-21, 12-8 Chains..............8-11 Under-floor storage compartment........6-16 Inspection ............11-22 Pressures and wear ..........11-23 Replacement ............11-26 Valet mode ..............2-18 Rotation ............... 11-26 Vanity mirror ............6-5, 11-43 Size and pressure ..........12-8 Vehicle Types ..............
  • Page 420 14-11 Index Rear differential oil temperature ....... 3-13 Seatbelt ............1-18, 3-10 SRS airbag system ..........3-11 Vehicle Dynamics Control ....... 3-18, 3-19 Windshield washer fluid .......... 3-17 Warranties ..............1 Warranties and maintenance ........8-21 Washing ..............10-2 Waxing and polishing ..........10-3 Wear indicators............
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  • Page 425: Fuel Octane Rating

    GAS STATION REFERENCE Fuel Engine oil & & Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 Use only the following oils. RON) or higher. . API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING” or “RESOURCE CONSERVING” Fuel octane rating &...
  • Page 426 Please Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. see your Subaru dealer for a Product Brochure P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 TOKYO, JAPAN detailing all currently available models.

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