Page 1 2015 Forester 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 4 This manual describes the following vehicle types.
Page 6 Using your Owner s Manual Chapter 5: Audio All SUBARU vehicles distributed by This chapter informs you how to operate Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail Before you operate your vehicle, carefully your audio system. by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the read this manual.
Page 7: Abbreviation List
Please read these safety warnings as well Emergency locking retractor as all other portions of this manual care- fully in order to gain a better understand- Gross axle weight ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle GAWR Gross axle weight rating safely. Global positioning system...
Page 8: Vehicle Symbols
Research octane number event of a sudden stop or acci- CAUTION SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive dent. Supplemental restraint sys- . To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the Tire identification number...
Page 9 . The SRS airbags deploy with Child safety The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. considerable speed and force Occupants who are out of proper and can injure or even kill chil- WARNING position when the SRS airbag dren, especially if they are 12 .
Page 10 . For the child restraint system, refer to . Never leave unattended children, inlet grille free from snow, leaves Child restraint systems 1-25. adults or animals in the vehicle. or other obstructions to ensure . For the SRS airbag system, refer to They could accidentally injure that the ventilation system al- themselves or others through...
Page 11 Your vehicle should not be modified safely even if the level of alcohol in your Never drive if you are under the influence other than with genuine SUBARU blood is below the legal limit. The safest of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your parts and accessories.
Page 12 On-road and off-road driving seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier may legally be used while driving. which can be secured to the rear seat by This vehicle is classified as a utility routing a seatbelt through the carrier s vehicle.
Page 13: General Information
Noise from under the vehicle General information pedal; and, . How fast the vehicle was traveling. NOTE California proposition 65 You may hear a noise from under the These data can help provide a better warning vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours understanding of the circumstances in after the engine is turned off.
Page 14: 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 15: Illustrated Views/Descriptions
Engine hood (page 11-7) Illustrated index Headlight switch (page 3-89) Replacing bulbs (page 11-40) Exterior Wiper switch (page 3-95) Moonroof (page 2-39) Roof rails (page 8-14) Door locks (page 2-4) Outside mirrors (page 3-104) Tire pressure (page 11-27) 10) Flat tires (page 9-5) 11) Snow tires (page 8-11) 12) Fog light switch (page 3-93) 13) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)
Page 16 Rear window defogger (page 3-106) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5) Child safety locks (page 2-27) Tie-down hole (page 9-13) Rear gate (page 2-31) Towing hook (page 9-13) CONTINUED...
Page 17 Lower anchorages for child restraint Interior system (page 1-33) Seatbelt (page 1-13) Passenger compartment area Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-8)
Page 18 Power windows (page 2-27) Door locks (page 2-4) Glove box (page 6-6) Front power supply socket (page 6-9) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-21)/Select lever (CVT) (page 7-23) Parking brake lever (page 7-43) Cup holder (page 6-7) Center console (page 6-6) CONTINUED...
Page 19 Outside mirror switch (page 3-104) Instrument panel Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (models with power rear gate) (page 7-37) Illumination brightness control (page 3-92) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (models without power rear gate) (page 7-37)/Memory switch (models with power rear gate) (page 2-36) Combination meter (page 3-7) Information display (page 3-31)/ Multi function display (page 3-36)
Page 20 Audio control buttons (page 5-34) Steering wheel Cruise control (page 7-48) Shift paddle (page 7-25) Hands-free switches (page 5-39) Multi function display control switches (page 3-36) SRS airbag (page 1-37) Horn (page 3-108) SI-DRIVE switches (page 7-30) CONTINUED...
Page 21 Windshield wiper (page 3-93) Light control and wiper control levers/switches Mist (page 3-95) Windshield washer (page 3-95) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-96) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-95) Wiper control lever (page 3-95) Light control switch (page 3-88) Fog light switch (page 3-93) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-89) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam...
Page 22 Tachometer (page 3-9) Combination meter Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8) Select lever/gear position indicator U.S.-spec. models (type A) (page 3-29) Speedometer (page 3-8) Information display selection knob (page 3-31) Fuel gauge (page 3-10) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-9) The illustration above is a typical example.
Page 23 Tachometer (page 3-9) U.S.-spec. models (type B) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-29) Speedometer (page 3-8) Information display selection knob (page 3-31) Fuel gauge (page 3-10) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-9) The illustration above is a typical example.
Page 24 Tachometer (page 3-9) Except U.S.-spec. models Trip meter and odometer (page 3-8) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-29) Speedometer (page 3-8) Information display selection knob (page 3-31) ECO gauge (if equipped) (page 3-10) Fuel gauge (page 3-10) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-9) The illustration above is a typical example.
Page 25 Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page AT OIL TEMP warning High beam indicator 3-17 3-30 light (CVT models) light Seatbelt warning light 3-11 Automatic headlight ABS warning light 3-18 beam leveler warning 3-30 light (if equipped) Front passenger s 3-11...
Page 26 Mark Name Page Low tire pressure warning light 3-17 (U.S.-spec. models) Windshield washer 3-16 fluid warning light Sport (S) mode indi- 3-29 cator light (if equipped) Intelligent (I) mode in- dicator light (if 3-29 equipped) Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (if 3-29 equipped)
Page 27: 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 a multi function display, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the display.
Page 28 Item Function Possible settings Default setting Auto on/off headlights (if equipped) Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/off headlights Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper operation Operation/Non-operation Non-operation* *1: Except for U.S. model, the default setting will be Operation .
Page 30 ............1-38 (A/ELR) ............1-14 Components ............1-44 Seatbelt warning light and chime ......1-15 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ... 1-46 Fastening the seatbelt ........1-15 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag..... 1-56 Seatbelt maintenance ......... 1-21 SRS airbag system monitors......
Page 31: Front Seats
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Front seats If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under WARNING the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will .
Page 32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child s age, height and weight. Se- cure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times.
Page 33: Manual Seat
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Manual seat Reclining the seatback Seat height adjustment (driver s seat) Forward and backward adjustment Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the When the lever is pushed down, the seat seatback to the desired position. Then Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to is lowered.
Page 34: Power Seat (Driver S Seat If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats Power seat (driver s seat justment of the seat, you cannot adjust Head restraint adjustment the seat cushion angle or seat height. equipped) Seat cushion angle control switch WARNING To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control .
Page 35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats are located on the top of the seatback until automatically return to the fully upright Head restraint height adjustment the head restraint locks. Press and hold position. Then, adjust the head restraint the release button to lower the head again to the preferred angle.
Page 36: Seat Heater (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater desired, depending on the temperature. Seat heater (if equipped) Selecting the HIGH position will cause the seat to heat up quicker. The front seats are equipped with a seat heater. To turn off the seat heater, lightly press the opposite side of the current position.
Page 37: Rear Seats
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats Armrest (if equipped) Rear seats WARNING To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest. Never stack luggage or other cargo WARNING higher than the top of the seatback WARNING because it could tumble forward and Seatbelts provide maximum re- injure passengers in the event of a straint when the occupant sits well...
Page 38: Head Restraint Adjustment
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats Head restraint adjustment Rear windows side seating position Rear center seating position Both the rear window side seats and the CAUTION rear center seat are equipped with head restraints. The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position.
Page 39: Folding Down The Rear Seatback
1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats When the rear-center seating position is seatback slightly to confirm that occupied, raise the head restraint to the it is securely fixed in place. If the extended position. When the rear center seatback is not securely fixed in seating position is not occupied, lower the place, the seatback may sud- head restraint to improve rearward visibi-...
Page 40 1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats ing precautions. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or an accident because the operation effi- ciency of the seatbelt is inhibited. . Be careful to prevent the seatbelt from running off the belt guide. .
Page 41: Reclining The Seatback (If Equipped)
1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats To return the seatback to its original WARNING WARNING position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely After returning the seatback to its To prevent the passenger from slid- locked referring to the following descrip- original position, confirm that the ing under the seatbelt in the event of...
Page 42: Seatbelts
1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Seatbelts the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag Seatbelt safety tips deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are WARNING 12 years of age and under and .
Page 43: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)
1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Automatic/Emergency Lock- place the shoulder belt under the child s According to accident statistics, arm or behind the child s back. ing Retractor (A/ELR) children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating Expectant mothers Each passenger s seatbelt has an Auto- positions than in the front seat-...
Page 44: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 1-28. collision, the risk of sliding under the arm or behind the back. If an the lap belt and of the lap belt accident occurs, this can increase Seatbelt warning light sliding up over the abdomen will the risk or severity of injury.
Page 45 1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. on your hips, not on your waist. WARNING Adjusting the front seat shoulder When wearing the seatbelts, make belt anchor height sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck.
Page 46 1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Rear seatbelts (except rear center Unfastening the seatbelt seatbelt) 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 47 1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts Rear center seatbelt WARNING WARNING . Be sure to fasten both tongue Fastening the seatbelt with the web- bing twisted can increase the risk or plates to the respective buckles. severity of injury in an accident. If the seatbelt is used only as a When fastening the belt after it is shoulder belt (with the connec-...
Page 48 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 2. Pass the seatbelt through the belt guide. Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the 4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate recess of the ceiling above the cargo area. into the center seatbelt buckle marked CENTER on the left-hand side until it 3.
Page 49 1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seatbelts 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible You should hold the webbing end and on your hips, not on your waist. guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess and then insert the connector Unfastening the seatbelt (tongue) plate into the slot.
Page 50: Seatbelt Maintenance
1-21 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners . Side impact sensor . Have the seatbelt fully rolled up Front seatbelt pretensioners . Rollover sensor so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue The driver s and front passenger s seat- If the sensor detects a certain predeter- plate can swing and hit against belts have a seatbelt pretensioner.
Page 51 (if an offset frontal collision occurs) SUBARU dealer. When replacing seat- sioners or could make the sys- *: This does not operate if the occupant belt retractor assemblies, use only...
Page 52: Seatbelt With Shoulder Belt And Lap Belt Pretensioners
1-23 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners Seatbelt with shoulder belt pant more effectively. SRS frontal airbag for front pas- senger* and lap belt pretensioners When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, SRS side airbags (both sides) (if NOTE an operating noise will be heard and a an offset frontal collision occurs) small amount of smoke will be released.
Page 53: System Monitors
. When discarding a seatbelt re- be replaced only by an authorized ing in serious injury. Seatbelt SUBARU dealer. When replacing seat- tractor assembly or scrapping pretensioners have no user-ser- belt retractor assemblies, use only the entire vehicle damaged by a viceable parts.
Page 54: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
Precautions against vehicle Child restraint systems both front doors modification . Satellite safing sensor: under the Always consult your SUBARU dealer if rear center seat you want to install any accessory parts to . SRS airbag control module (in- your vehicle.
Page 55: Where To Place A Child Restraint System
Where to place a child re- moving. straint system The following are SUBARU s recommen- dations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle. WARNING Children should be properly re- WARNING strained at all times.
Page 56 1-27 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems A: Front passenger s seat In this seating position, you should use cording to accident statistics, chil- only a child restraint system that has a dren are safer when properly re- You should not install a child restraint bottom base that fits snugly against the strained in the rear seating posi- system (including a booster seat) due to...
Page 57: Choosing A Child Restraint System
1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 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 58 1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint 8. To remove the child restraint system, system forward and from side to side to press the release button on the seatbelt 5.
Page 59 1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems NOTE CAUTION When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the Store the head restraint that has ELR function of the retractor. That been removed in the cargo area. function is restored by allowing the Avoid placing the head restraint in seatbelt to retract fully.
Page 60 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 7. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 9. Before having a child sit in the child 12. To remove the child restraint system, restraint system, try to move it back and press the release button on the seatbelt 8.
Page 61: Installing A Booster Seat
1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems Installing a booster seat possible on the child s hips. creased. WARNING 1. For models with rear seat reclining mechanism, adjust the seatback to the . Child restraint systems and seat- upright position. belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather;...
Page 62: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)
1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems . Do not leave an unsecured child Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or redu- restraint system in your vehicle. cing injury. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around in- .
Page 63 1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems the rear seat window-side seating posi- place. Otherwise, in an accident, tions. For each window-side seating posi- serious injury or death could result. tion, two lower anchorages are provided. Each lower anchorage is located behind 1.
Page 64 1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems Remove the covers and locate the lower 5. While following the instructions sup- 6. [If your child restraint system is of a anchorages (bars). plied by the child restraint system manu- flexible attachment type (which uses 3.
Page 65: Top Tether Anchorages
9. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installa- tion. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. For left seat For center seat For right seat...
Page 66: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
4. Tighten the top tether securely. prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger com- airbags Please contact your SUBARU dealer if partment in a sudden stop or a . Driver s and front passenger s side you have any question regarding the sharp turn.
Page 67: General Precautions Regarding Srs Airbag System
1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) General precautions regard- to help avoid injuries that can and the front passenger should ing SRS airbag system result when an occupant is not move the seat as far back as seated in a proper upright posi- possible and sit upright and well tion.
Page 68 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) close to the SRS side airbag. in proper position such as one near the SRS airbag cover or thrown forward during pre-acci- between you and the SRS airbag. . Since your vehicle is equipped dent braking.
Page 69 1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) driver s side of the instrument windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir- a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear panel. If the knee airbag deploys, ror over the rear view mirror. If the pillar, the windshield, a side win- those objects could interfere with SRS airbag deploys, those objects...
Page 70 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) on the coat hooks during deploy- labels or stickers to the front seat Consequently, we strongly recom- ment of the SRS curtain airbags, surface on or near the SRS side mend that ALL children (including they could cause serious injuries by airbag.
Page 71 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) WARNING WARNING WARNING NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- Never allow a child to stand up or Never hold a child on your lap or in CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT kneel on the front passenger s seat.
Page 72 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) seat facing the side window blems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. Wrap his/her arms around the . A deploying SRS airbag releases front seat seatback hot gas. Occupants could get Put his/her head, arms or burned if they come into direct other parts of the body out of...
Page 73: Components
1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Components The SRS airbags are stowed in the following locations. Driver s SRS frontal airbag: in the center portion of the steering wheel Front passenger s SRS frontal airbag: near the top of the dashboard under an SRS AIRBAG mark SRS side airbag: in the door side of each...
Page 74 1-45 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 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 75: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System
The occupant detection system sensor is to Components 1-44. installed under the seat upholstery and Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU monitors the physique and posture of the advanced frontal airbag system that com- In a moderate to severe frontal collision, front passenger.
Page 76 Have your vehicle inspected at your . Do not leave any articles on the SUBARU dealer. Do not use the front front passenger s seat or the passenger s seat while driving the vehicle seatbelt tongue and buckle en- to your SUBARU dealer.
Page 77 REAR seat, and that detection system checked by your avoid it creating any interference. If even children who have outgrown a SUBARU dealer. the device continues to cause inter- child restraint system be also ference, the use of that device in the seated in the REAR seat.
Page 78 (including booster seat) contact your SUBARU dealer for an Children who have outgrown a child inspection. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK / restraint system should always wear the OFF position.
Page 79 Subaru Hawaii 2. Ask the front passenger to set the and immediately contact your SUBARU seatback to the upright position, sit up 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, dealer for an inspection.
Page 80 Consumer Support Department 560 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4J7 1-800-894-4212 There are currently no SUBARU distribu- tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.
Page 81 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The SRS airbags can function only when Operation the ignition switch is in the ON position. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger s SRS frontal airbag...
Page 82 1-53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The driver s and front passenger s SRS the visible damage done to the vehicle CAUTION frontal airbags use dual stage inflators. itself. The two inflators of each airbag are Do not touch the SRS airbag system Example of accident in which the triggered either sequentially or simulta-...
Page 83: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags
1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Only the driver s SRS frontal airbag or Examples of the types of acci- both driver s and front passenger s SRS dents in which it is possible that frontal airbags may be activated when the the driver s/driver s and front vehicle sustains a hard impact in the...
Page 84 1-55 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 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 85: Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU speed frontal collision. signed to deploy in most cases SRS curtain airbag system that complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
Page 86 1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) head. side airbags and SRS curtain airbags wheel house impact sensors together deploy independently of each other since sense an impact force above a predeter- In a rollover, SRS curtain airbags on both each has its own impact sensor.
Page 87 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) After the deployment, the SRS side airbag the visible damage done to the vehicle part of the SRS curtain airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time itself. system (from the front pillar to the required from detection of an impact to part of the roof side over the rear deflation of an SRS side airbag after...
Page 88 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy. A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat. An offset frontal collision that is severe enough to deploy the front airbag.
Page 89 1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle is involved in a severe side Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most impact near the front seat or the rear likely deploy.
Page 90 1-61 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 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...
Page 91 1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 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 92 1-63 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 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 93: Srs Airbag System Monitors
1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) The vehicle pitches end over end. the first impact, they will not be activated Examples of the types of acci- on the second. dents in which the SRS side In the event of accidents like those airbag and SRS curtain airbag illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS...
Page 94: Srs Airbag System Servicing
Driver s side system. Immediately take your vehi- system. For required servicing of Front passenger s side cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer the SRS airbag, consult your . Curtain airbag sensor to have the system checked. Unless nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper-...
Page 95: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
If you need service or repair in areas should be performed only by an author- indicated in the following list, have Precautions against vehicle ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- the work performed by an author- modification nents of the SRS airbag system are ized SUBARU dealer.
Page 96 SRS airbag system Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere your vehicle.
Page 98: Keys And Doors
Keys and doors Keys ..............Selecting audible signal operation (models without keyless access with push-button start Key number plate ..........system )............2-19 Immobilizer ............Replacing the battery ......... 2-20 Security indicator light ........Replacing lost transmitters ........ 2-20 Key replacement ..........Alarm system .............
Page 99: Keys
Keys and doors/Keys . Driver s door Keys Immobilizer . Glove box NOTE The immobilizer system is designed to The valet key fits only the ignition switch prevent an unauthorized person from and door locks. You can keep the glove For models with keyless access with starting the engine.
Page 100: Security Indicator Light
If the engine does not start, perform either erasing the lost key s ID code, contact vehicle. of the following procedures. . The vehicle has a maintenance-free your SUBARU dealer. . Perform the procedure described in type immobilizer system. Starting engine 9-18 (models with...
Page 101: Door Locks
Keys and doors/Door locks Door locks the ON position. equipment. For details about the alarm system, This device complies with Part 15 of Locking and unlocking from refer to Alarm system 2-20. the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the outside the following two conditions: (1) This NOTE device may not cause harmful inter-...
Page 102: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
Keys and doors/Door locks Locking and unlocking from the inside Locking using lock lever Locking using power door locking switch Rotate the lock lever forward. Press the front side (lock side) of the power door locking switch. Close the door. Unlock Close the door.
Page 103: Battery Drainage Prevention Function
The The operational/non-operational setting of following interior lights will be affected by this function can be changed by a this function. SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.
Page 104: Power Door Locking Switches
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU the front passenger s side doors. dealer for details. To lock the doors, push the front side of NOTE the switch.
Page 105: Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System (If Equipped)
Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system . Starting and stopping the engine. For Keyless access with push- detailed information, refer to Starting and button start system (if stopping engine (models with push-button equipped) start system) 7-11. . Arming and disarming the alarm sys- tem.
Page 106 . The keyless access with push- that the battery be replaced by button start system uses radio a SUBARU dealer to avoid the waves of the following fre- risk of damage at the time of quency* in addition to the radio replacement.
Page 107 2-15. The setting can equipment such as a cell phone Doing so may cause malfunc- also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. When the access key is placed tions. For more details, contact a SUBARU near a metallic object Do not leave the access key dealer.
Page 108: Locking And Unlocking With Keyless Access Entry Function
2-11 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system SUBARU dealer. Locking and unlocking with . Up to 7 access keys can be regis- keyless access entry func- tered for one vehicle. tion . Carefully store the key number plate Operating ranges supplied with the access key.
Page 109 Before locking, make push-button ignition switch off. It is not SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU sure that you have the access key. possible to lock the doors and rear gate dealer for details.
Page 110 2-13 Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system Unlocking Opening rear gate Locking with the door lock sensor Carry the access key, and grip the door Rear gate opener button handle. Door lock sensor Carry the access key, and press the rear .
Page 111 The setting can be changed by your . Lock the doors Rear lock button SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU . Open a door and then close it Carry the access key, close all doors dealer for details. Also, for models with...
Page 112: Selecting Audible Signal Operation
. The setting can also be changed at operating the multi function display. For details, refer to Audible signal SUBARU dealers. For more details, setting 3-71. contact a SUBARU dealer. . To start the engine while the func-...
Page 113: When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
Keys and doors/Keyless access with push button start system Replacing access key 7. Within 30 seconds after step 6 is undesired operation. performed, close and open the driver s Access keys can be replaced at SUBARU Canada-spec. models door once. dealers. For more details, contact a NOTE 8.
Page 114: Remote Keyless Entry System
2-17 Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) Remote keyless entry system responsible for compliance l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter could void the user s authority tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, to operate the equipment. CAUTION même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Page 115 When locking the doors When unlocking the doors When unlocking the rear gate Operation of the hazard warning flashers in the above cases can be set to On or Off by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-...
Page 116: Locking The Doors
2-19 Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system NOTE tails. Also, for models with a multi ter. Unless a button on the access key/ function display, the setting can be remote transmitter is pressed, the alarm If the interval between the first and changed using the display.
Page 117: Replacing The Battery
You may have the above settings done by key. closed while the horn is sounding, the your SUBARU dealer. Also, for models horn will stop sounding with a delay of up The system will not be activated when the with a multi function display, the setting to 30 seconds.
Page 118: If You Have Accidentally Triggered The Alarm System
A moonroof are open. Always make sure indicating that the system is now acti- SUBARU dealer can activate the sys- that they are fully closed before arming vated. tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for the system.
Page 119 2-22 Keys and doors/Alarm system The ignition switch is turned to the ON position (models without keyless access with push-button start system ). Push-button ignition switch is turned to the ACC position (mod- els with keyless access with push- button start system ). To arm the system using the access key/remote transmitter 1.
Page 120 2-23 Keys and doors/Alarm system gate) will lock, an electronic chirp will leave only the driver s door or the front To arm the system using the key- sound once, the hazard warning flashers passenger s door open. less access function (if equipped) will flash once, and the security indicator 1.
Page 121: Disarming The System
2-24 Keys and doors/Alarm system tically lock. The flashing of the security indicator light will then change slowly (once approxi- Disarming the system mately every 3 seconds from twice ap- Perform either of the following procedures. proximately every 2 seconds), indicating .
Page 122: Valet Mode
To enter the passive mode If you wish to program the passive arming When you choose the valet mode, the mode, have it done by your SUBARU alarm system does not operate. In valet dealer. mode, the access key/remote transmitter...
Page 123: Tripped Sensor Identification
30 seconds. 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors impacts were sensed: twice (only models If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can with the inside door lock levers. with shock sensors (dealer option)) connect them and set them for activation .
Page 124: Child Safety Locks
. You can have the sensitivity of the To avoid serious personal injury shock sensors adjusted to your pre- caused by entrapment, always con- ference by your SUBARU dealer. form to the following instructions without exception. . When operating the power win-...
Page 125: Power Window Operation By Driver
2-28 Keys and doors/Windows power window 2-31. Operating the driver s window CAUTION The power windows operate only when After fully opening or fully closing a the ignition switch is in the ON position. window, do not continue to push the switch in the same direction.
Page 126 2-29 Keys and doors/Windows NOTE This switch also has a one-touch auto closed fully without holding the switch. . If a window detects an impact simi- down feature that allows the window to be Pull the switch up until it clicks and release opened fully without holding the switch.
Page 127: Power Window Operation By Passengers
2-30 Keys and doors/Windows Power window operation by Operating the passengers win- Locking the passengers windows passengers dows Passenger s side power window switches Lock Unlock To open: Push the appropriate switch down and To lock: hold it until the window reaches the Press the lock switch.
Page 128: Rear Gate
2-31 Keys and doors/Rear gate Initialization of power win- Rear gate Operating the windows Manual rear gate (if If the vehicle s battery is disconnected due equipped) to situations such as battery or fuse replacement, the following functions will The rear gate can be locked and unlocked be deactivated.
Page 129: Power Rear Gate (If Equipped)
2-32 Keys and doors/Rear gate Power rear gate (if equipped) 2. Press and hold the rear gate opener WARNING button. The rear gate will open slightly. . To prevent dangerous exhaust 3. Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly. WARNING gas from entering the vehicle, .
Page 130 2-33 Keys and doors/Rear gate rear gate automatically. At this time, if after opening it. maged. the system detects jamming, it will . Before leaving the vehicle, al- deactivate the power rear gate and the The power rear gate operates only when ways remove the key from the rear gate will not be closed.
Page 131 2-34 Keys and doors/Rear gate opening. Operation by the button on the instrument panel To close the rear gate: Press and hold the power rear gate button. Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
Page 132 2-35 Keys and doors/Rear gate To close the rear gate: To close the rear gate: Press and hold the power rear gate Briefly press the power rear gate button on button. Then an electronic chirp will sound the inside edge of the rear gate. Then an twice and the hazard warning flashers will electronic chirp will sound twice and the flash twice.
Page 133 2-36 Keys and doors/Rear gate Memory function Memory switch status Rear gate opener button ON status Memory switch (except Canada-spec. 2. Press and hold the rear gate opener OFF status models) button located above the license plate. Your desired rear gate height can be After the latch releases, let go of the registered.
Page 134 2-37 Keys and doors/Rear gate from approximately 12 in (30 cm) or you cannot close it by pressing the more from the completely closed posi- power rear gate button on the rear gate. tion. To close it, press the other power rear .
Page 135 2-38 Keys and doors/Rear gate Rear gate drop prevention function CAUTION If, while fully opened via the power rear . If the reverse function is operated gate function, the rear gate is lowered by 3 times consecutively, automatic the weight of snow and such, an electronic opening and closing of the power chirp will sound and the rear gate will rear gate function will be can-...
Page 136: Moonroof (If Equipped)
. Before closing the moonroof, we recommend that you have the (20 cm) away from the fully opened make sure that no one s hands, system checked by a SUBARU position. Slide the switch rearward again arms, head or other objects will dealer.
Page 137: Anti-Entrapment Function
2-40 Keys and doors/Moonroof NOTE After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away water on the roof prior to For the sake of safety, it is recom- opening the moonroof to prevent drops mended that you avoid driving with the of water from falling into the passenger moonroof fully opened.
Page 138: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Ignition switch (models without push- CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ..........3-14 button start system)......... Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant LOCK..............temperature high warning light......3-15 ACC..............Charge warning light.......... 3-16 ON..............Oil pressure warning light ........3-16 START ..............
Page 139 Instruments and controls Cruise control set indicator light (if Audio setting (if equipped) ......... 3-82 equipped)............3-30 Sound setting (if equipped) ........ 3-85 Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light Hands-free system setting........3-85 (models with HID headlights) ......3-30 Light control switch........... 3-88 Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) ..
Page 140: Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push button start system) . Using electrical accessories for a Ignition switch (models with- against your knees or hands while long time with the ignition switch in the you are driving, it could turn the out push-button start sys- ON or ACC position can cause the ignition switch from the ON posi-...
Page 141: Acc
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push button start system) . The key grip is touching another key the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to or a metallic key holder. the ON position. CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position while the engine...
Page 142: Ignition Switch Light (If Equipped)
Instruments and controls/Push button ignition switch (models with push button start system) . Even when the access key is outside Ignition switch light (if Push-button ignition switch the vehicle, if it is placed too close to equipped) (models with push-button the glass, it may be possible to switch start system) For easy access to the ignition switch in...
Page 143: Switching Power
Orange audio and ac- inspected at a SUBARU dealer. cessory power . If the vehicle was left in the hot outlet. sun for a long time, the surface of Orange...
Page 144: Hazard Warning Flasher
Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher left and right. Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges Battery drainage prevention func- NOTE tion Liquid-crystal displays are used in When the push-button ignition switch is some of the meters and gauges on left in the ACC or ON position for the combination meter.
Page 145: Canceling The Function For Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning On The Ignition Switch
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges Canceling the function for Odometer trip knob. meter/gauge needle move- ment upon turning on the ignition switch It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the ON *: They cannot be displayed when the position.
Page 146: Double Trip Meter
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges Double trip meter Also, if you open and close the driver s reason such as vehicle maintenance or door within 10 seconds of illumination of fuse replacement, the data recorded on the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip the trip meter will be lost.
Page 147: Fuel Gauge
3-10 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges NOTE Fuel gauge driver s door, the fuel gauge indication will . The ECO gauge shows only an turn off. approximate indication of fuel effi- NOTE ciency. You will see the sign in the fuel .
Page 148: Warning And Indicator Lights
: Front passenger s seatbelt warning assist OFF indicator light corresponding system. light Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer (The seatbelt warning light turns off : Door open warning light for repair. only when the front seat passenger : AWD warning light (CVT models) fastens the seatbelt.)
Page 149 6 seconds, to warn that the about canceling the warning operation, seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri- please contact your SUBARU dealer. ver s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will If there is no passenger on the front also sound simultaneously.
Page 150: Srs Airbag System Warning Light
. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to tions described above, immediately con- place his/her hands or legs on the front tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- Front passenger s frontal passenger s seatback, or allow him/her to tion.
Page 151: Check Engine Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Light
SRS frontal clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- your SUBARU dealer as soon as with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
Page 152: Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant
Contact your indicator light/warning light be- SUBARU dealer for an inspec- When the indicator light/warning light haves in any of the following tion. blinks in RED or illuminates in RED, safely...
Page 153: Charge Warning Light
If the oil level is vehicle checked by a SUBARU dealer. low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains...
Page 154: At Oil Temp Warning Light (Cvt Models)
2 minute, have the system inspected by substitute for proper tire maintenance, seconds to check that the tire pressure your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as and it is the driver s responsibility to monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning possible.
Page 155: Abs Warning Light
. If any of the following conditions your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- ute, promptly contact a SUBARU occur, we recommend that you tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as dealer to have the system inspected. have the ABS system repaired at soon as possible.
Page 156: Brake System Warning Light
SUBARU dealer immediately. reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have mately 2 seconds after the engine has . If at all in doubt about whether the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU started. . The warning light illuminates right dealer for repair.
Page 157: Low Fuel Warning Light
Drive carefully to mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal). inspected at an authorized SUBARU the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the It only operates when the ignition switch is dealer. system inspected.
Page 158: All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (Cvt Models)
Drive carefully to assist limitation to occur too fre- tires have differing diameters and the nearest SUBARU dealer and quently, that may result in a malfunc- whether any of the tires has an have the vehicle inspected immedi- tion of the power steering control excessively low inflation pressure.
Page 159: Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
ABS control following conditions. Have your vehicle through the electrical circuit of the the vehicle starts moving. checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS ately. Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics .
Page 160: Warning Chimes And Warning Light Of The Keyless Access With Push-Button Start System (If Equipped)
Have your vehicle checked death. at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not turn off even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine CAUTION has warmed up) after the engine has started.
Page 161 3-24 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights the vehicle through an open window, the access key takeout warning or passenger access key takeout warning will not be provided. List of warnings CAUTION When any of the following warnings occurs even if the access key warn- ing light does not illuminate, take the appropriate action.
Page 162 3-25 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Access key Operation indica- Inside warning Outside warning warning light on tor on push-button Status Action chime chime meter ignition switch Switch the push-button ignition The driver s door was opened while switch to OFF , or close the the push-button ignition switch is driver s door.
Page 163 3-26 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Access key Operation indica- Inside warning Outside warning warning light on tor on push-button Status Action chime chime meter ignition switch Access key warning: Ding, ding ... Carry the access key, and drive the The vehicle was driven while the (7 seconds) vehicle.
Page 164 (15 seconds max.) brake pedal and press the push- performed, but the steering is still button ignition switch. locked. Contact a SUBARU dealer imme- System malfunction warning: Ding Flashes in orange diately and have the vehicle in- A malfunction was detected in the spected.
Page 165: Security Indicator Light
(the immobilizer system may be malfunction- Alarm system light does not flash if its fuse is blown), ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer It blinks to show the driver the operational the immobilizer system will function immediately.
Page 166: Si-Drive Indicator Light (If Equipped)
3-29 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights SI-DRIVE indicator light (if Select lever/gear position in- equipped) dicator (CVT models) Type B Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Type A Sport (S) mode This indicator shows the position of the Upshift indicator Intelligent (I) mode select lever.
Page 167: Turn Signal Indicator Lights
3-30 Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights Turn signal indicator Headlight indicator speed and have your vehicle in- spected at a SUBARU dealer as lights light (if equipped) soon as possible. These lights show the operation of the turn This indicator light illuminates under the signal or lane change signal.
Page 168: Information Display (If Equipped)
3-31 Instruments and controls/Information display Outside temperature indica- Information display (if Road surface freeze warning indi- cation equipped) NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a color multi function display, refer to Multi function display 3-36. When the outside temperature drops to The outside temperature indicator shows 378F (38C) or lower, the temperature the outside temperature in a range from...
Page 169: Driving Information Display
3-32 Instruments and controls/Information display NOTE the average rate of fuel consumption. The outside temperature indication When the low fuel warning light illumi- may differ from the actual outside nates, the driving range display flashes for temperature. The road surface freeze 5 seconds.
Page 170 3-33 Instruments and controls/Information display Pressing the trip knob toggles the display Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption between the average fuel consumption corresponding to the A trip meter display and the average fuel consumption corre- sponding to the B trip meter display. When either of the trip meter displays is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset.
Page 171 3-34 Instruments and controls/Information display display is giving a reading other than the Journey time journey time, the display switches to the journey time, flashes for 5 seconds, and returns to its original reading each time a complete hour has elapsed. NOTE The journey time is reset when the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK /...
Page 172: Clock
3-35 Instruments and controls/Information display information display, the display will 1. Place the ignition switch in the X-mode indicator (if automatically turn on when the battery LOCK / OFF position. equipped) 2. Press and hold the − button that is voltage is disconnected and then re- This indicator will be shown while the X- connected for battery replacement or...
Page 173: Multi Function Display (If Equipped)
3-36 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Multi function display (if The multi function display has the follow- ing functions. equipped) Description Page NOTE Displays useful messages, such . If your vehicle is equipped with an 3-39 as warning information, etc. information display (monochrome), re- Displays basic screens (e.g.
Page 174: Basic Operation
3-37 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 3-40.) rear gate) is opened while the welcome screen is displayed, the door ajar warning will appear. Basic operation . The welcome screen can be set to on or off. For details, refer to Bypass screen setting 3-64.
Page 175: Self-Check Screen
3-38 Instruments and controls/Multi function display . Fuel consumption results screen Goodbye screen Windshield washer fluid: Checks the level of windshield washer fluid. The average fuel consumption for the Brake fluid: Checks the level of brake entire driving distance, from when the fluid.
Page 176: Interruption Screen
3-39 Instruments and controls/Multi function display following conditions. Interruption screen The period of time remaining until the registered notification date is 15 days or less. The total driving distance remain- ing until the registered notification distance is approximately 311 miles (500 km) or less.
Page 177: Basic Screens
3-40 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Basic screens Information bar These are the basic screens of the multi function display. Item Page Information bar 3-40 Fuel consumption screen 3-41 ECO gauge screen 3-42 ECO history screen 3-42 Vehicle activation status 3-42 screen Icy road surface warning screen...
Page 178 3-41 Instruments and controls/Multi function display NOTE switch is turned to the ACC or ON Fuel consumption screen position after it has been turned to The driving range on the remaining fuel LOCK / OFF position. is calculated using the average fuel consumption of the last 19 miles (30 Information reminder km) driven.
Page 179 3-42 Instruments and controls/Multi function display ECO gauge screen ECO history screen Time range Width of bar graph 30 minutes 1 minute 60 minutes 2 minutes 120 minutes 4 minutes For details about the setting, refer to Economy history setting 3-61.
Page 180 3-43 Instruments and controls/Multi function display When the vehicle is being driven regularly When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- When the X-mode is selected (if equipped) tem has been activated: the tires remain Power train (illuminated in blue) Hill descent control indicator illuminated in yellow while the Vehicle This screen displays the following vehicle Dynamics Control System is activated.
Page 181 3-44 Instruments and controls/Multi function display the length of operation in seconds and the This screen displays the status of the Item Details number of activations will be displayed in EyeSight system. Average vehicle speed (Average the bar indicator, located on the lowermost Triple meter screen vehicle speed for the entire driving part of the display.
Page 182 3-45 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Guidance screen Clock/calendar screen Calendar Today s date Clock (analog format) When the /SET switch is pulled and Birthday/Anniversary held, the selection screen can be dis- In addition to the clock/calendar, the out- played. side temperature and average fuel con- The displayed contents can be set or sumption can also be displayed.
Page 183 3-46 Instruments and controls/Multi function display . Podcast date (while playing a podcast) Press the LIST button on the audio set to Audio screen (if equipped) display the preset frequencies of the Press the LIST button on the audio set to broadcasting stations.
Page 184: Selection Screen
3-47 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Selection screen When the /SET switch is pulled and held, the setting screen for each menu can be displayed. Select the preferred menu by operating the switch. Top menu Menu option Description Page Date Date Set and adjust the time and date.
Page 185 3-48 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Top menu Menu option Description Page Maintenance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date. 3-67 Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-68 Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-68 Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date.
Page 186: Date And Time Settings
3-49 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Date and time settings The items in the date and time settings can be set. To change the items, operate switch. NOTE . The Date item must be set to display the Birthday , Anniversary and notifications for vehicle mainte- nance.
Page 187 3-50 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 5. After entering the date and time, select Set by operating the switch and confirm the setting by pulling the /SET switch toward you. 4. Select a number by operating the 2. Operate the switch to switch.
Page 188 3-51 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. The selected item will be shown. 5. Select numbers by operating the 7. Select characters by operating the switch. Then pull the /SET switch. Then pull the Pull the /SET switch toward you switch toward you.
Page 189 3-52 Instruments and controls/Multi function display If a birthday is approaching, the following screen will be displayed accompanied by a beep when the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position. This function can be set to on or off. For details, refer to Bypass screen setting 3-64.
Page 190 3-53 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. The selected item will be shown. 5. Select numbers by operating the select the Anniversary item. Then pull switch. Then pull the /SET Pull the /SET switch toward you /SET switch toward you.
Page 191 3-54 Instruments and controls/Multi function display If an anniversary is approaching, the following screen will be displayed accom- panied by a beep when the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position. This function can be set to on or off. For details, refer to Bypass screen setting 3-64.
Page 192 3-55 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Daylight saving time setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for date setting On an anniversary (displayed in orange) 3. The current setting will be displayed. NOTE Pull the /SET switch toward you to enter the selection mode.
Page 193: Image Quality And Volume Settings
3-56 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Image quality and volume Brightness setting settings 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- The image quality and volume settings ing to Preparation for image quality and can be adjusted. To change the items, volume settings 3-56.
Page 194 3-57 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Screen OFF setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for image quality and volume settings 3-56. 3. Select a brightness level by operating 2. Operate the switch to switch, and confirm the select the Contrast item.
Page 195 3-58 Instruments and controls/Multi function display pulled toward you after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the screen will be restored. The screen will be restored with the basic screen that was displayed when the screen was turned off. While the screen is off, a warning mes- sage will be displayed if necessary, but other screens will not be displayed.
Page 196: Screen Settings
3-59 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Screen settings 3-59. The items in screen settings can be set. To change the items, operate the switch, and then pull the /SET switch toward you. Preparation for screen settings 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Page 197 3-60 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. Select an item by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the 2. Operate the switch to switch. Then pull the /SET switch setting is complete. select the Cons item. Then pull the toward you.
Page 198 3-61 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. Select the displayed configuration by 6. The system will notify you that the 2. Operate the switch to operating the switch. Then pull setting is complete. select the Eco History item. Then pull the /SET switch toward you.
Page 199 3-62 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Triple meter setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for screen settings 3-59. 4. Select the time of the logged fuel 6. Select Set by operating the consumption history by operating the switch and confirm the setting by pulling switch, and then pull the /SET switch toward you.
Page 200 3-63 Instruments and controls/Multi function display switch, and confirm the setting by pulling /SET switch toward you. 3. Select the setting location (left, center 4. Select the preferred item by operating or right) by operating the switch. Then pull the switch.
Page 201 3-64 Instruments and controls/Multi function display /SET switch toward you. 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select Analog Clock , Digital Clock , select the Clock item. Then pull the Calendar or Off by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the SET switch toward you.
Page 202 3-65 Instruments and controls/Multi function display switch, and confirm the setting by pulling the /SET switch toward you. 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select On or Off by operating the select the Bypass Screen item. Then pull switch. Then pull the /SET /SET switch toward you.
Page 203: Maintenance Settings
3-66 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select the preferred language by 6. The system will notify you that the select the Languages item. Then pull the operating the switch. Then setting is complete. /SET switch toward you. pull the /SET switch toward you.
Page 204 3-67 Instruments and controls/Multi function display toward you. 3. After the selection screen is displayed, 2. Operate the switch to operate the switch to show the select the Engine Oil item. Then pull the 4. Select a number by operating the Maintenance item.
Page 205 3-68 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 5. Select Set by operating the reaches 0 km, the display will show switch and confirm the setting by 0000 for the next 311 miles (500 km). pulling the /SET switch toward you. After exceeding 311 miles (500 km), _ _ _ _ will be displayed.
Page 206 3-69 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 4. Select On or Off by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the 2. Operate the switch to switch. Then pull the /SET setting is complete. select the Clear All Settings item. Then switch toward you.
Page 207: Driving History Registration
3-70 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Driving history registration operating the switch. The items in the driving history can be registered. To change the items, operate switch, and then pull the /SET switch toward you. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Page 208: Car Settings
3-71 Instruments and controls/Multi function display registered directly without a notification. Preparation for car settings 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Pull and hold the /SET switch toward you to show the selection screen. 6. Select one of the registration lines by operating the switch.
Page 209 3-72 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select On or Off by operating the 6. The system will notify you that the select the Audible Signal item. Then pull switch. Then pull the /SET setting is complete. /SET switch toward you.
Page 210 3-73 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Hazard warning flasher setting 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- Pull the /SET switch toward you to switch, and confirm the setting by pulling ing to Preparation for car settings 3-71.
Page 211 3-74 Instruments and controls/Multi function display /SET switch toward you. /SET switch toward you. Defogger setting 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- Pull the /SET switch toward you to switch, and confirm the setting by pulling ing to Preparation for car settings 3-71.
Page 212 3-75 Instruments and controls/Multi function display If the setting is not available, the following notification will be displayed. In this case, perform the setting procedure again. 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select the preferred setting by operat- select the Interior Light item. Then pull ing the switch.
Page 213 3-76 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Auto light sensor sensitivity setting 3. The current setting will be displayed. 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- Pull the /SET switch toward you to ing to Preparation for car settings 3-71. enter the selection mode. 6.
Page 214 3-77 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 5. Select Set by operating the switch, and confirm the setting by pulling /SET switch toward you. 2. Operate the switch to Keyless access setting (models select the Keyless Access Setting item. with keyless access with push- Then pull the /SET switch toward you.
Page 215 3-78 Instruments and controls/Multi function display 2. Operate the switch to 4. Select the preferred setting by operat- 6. The system will notify you that the select the Driver s Door Unlock item. ing the switch. Then pull the setting is complete. Then pull the /SET switch toward you.
Page 216 3-79 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Rear gate unlock setting 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for keyless access settings 3-77. 3. The current setting will be displayed. 5. Select Set by operating the Pull the /SET switch toward you to switch, and confirm the setting by pulling enter the selection mode.
Page 217: Initialize
3-80 Instruments and controls/Multi function display notification will be displayed. In this case, perform the setting procedure again. 3. After the selection screen is displayed, 2. Operate the switch to operate the switch to show the select the Reset to Defaults item. Then Initialize item.
Page 218 3-81 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Lifetime fuel consumption resetting by operating the switch. 1. Perform the preparation steps accord- ing to Preparation for initialization 3. The system will prompt a Yes/No dialogue ( No is selected first). To reset 4.
Page 219: Audio Setting (If Equipped)
3-82 Instruments and controls/Multi function display You can set the audio by operating the multi function display. 1. Display the audio screen. For details, refer to Basic screens 3-40. 2. Press the MENU button on the audio set to display the audio setting screen. The menus are shown in the following table.
Page 220 3-83 Instruments and controls/Multi function display To enter the setting mode of the Registering (pairing) audio de- Selecting audio device selected menu: Press the control dial vice while the menu other than BT Audio Setup is selected. To complete the audio setting: Select the Go Back menu and press the control dial.
Page 221 3-84 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Speed volume setting Setting passkey Deleting audio device 1. Select the Speed Volume menu. 1. Select the Set Passkey menu. 1. Select the Delete Audio menu. 2. Operate the control dial to select the 2.
Page 222: Sound Setting (If Equipped)
3-85 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Sound setting (if equipped) Hands-free system setting Item Range of levels −8 to +8 Bass −8 to +8 Middle −8 to +8 Treble Fader R9 to F9 Balance L9 to R9 Virtual Bass* Off to On Sound Restorer* Off to On Vocal Image Control*...
Page 223 3-86 Instruments and controls/Multi function display Go Back menu to go back to the BT- Phonebook setting Redial setting TEL menu. Using list names function Select the List Names menu to show the list of the names (voice tags) registered in the phonebook.
Page 224 3-87 Instruments and controls/Multi function display select the following menus. Callback setting Setup Set PIN menu to set a PIN code. Phone Book Lock menu to lock the phonebook. Phone Book Unlock menu to unlock the phonebook. Go Back menu to go back to the BT- TEL menu.
Page 225: Light Control Switch
3-88 Instruments and controls/Light control switch List Phones to show the list of the System setting Light control switch registered cell phones. For details, refer to List phones function 5-57. CAUTION Set Passkey to change the pass key. Delete to delete a registered cell .
Page 226: Headlights
The sensitivity of the auto on/off head- system ) To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on lights can be changed by a SUBARU the end of the turn signal lever. If the driver s door is opened while the dealer.
Page 227: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
3-90 Instruments and controls/Light control switch High/low beam change Headlight flasher Sensor for the auto on/off head- (dimmer) lights (if equipped) CAUTION The sensor is on the instrument panel as To change from low beam to high beam, shown in the illustration. push the turn signal lever forward.
Page 228: Daytime Running Light System
3-91 Instruments and controls/Turn signal lever Daytime running light system level, the high beam headlights that Turn signal lever have illuminated at reduced brightness turn off, and the low beam headlights WARNING turn on alternatively. At this time, the instrument panel illumination, front The brightness of the illumination of side marker lights, tail lights and the high beam headlights is reduced...
Page 229: Illumination Brightness Control
3-92 Instruments and controls/Illumination brightness control Illumination brightness con- To darken, turn the control dial downward. Headlight beam leveler (if trol equipped) NOTE . When the control dial is turned fully Automatic headlight beam upward, the illumination brightness leveler (models with HID becomes the maximum and the auto- headlights) matic dimming function does not work...
Page 230: Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)
3-93 Instruments and controls/Fog light switch Fog light switch (if equipped) Wiper and washer WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.
Page 231 In road film. Operate the windshield areas where water freezes in washer for at least 1 second so that winter, use SUBARU Windshield washer solution will be sprinkled all Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
Page 232: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
3-95 Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer Windshield wiper and washer For a single wipe of the wipers, push the Windshield washer lever up. The wipers operate until you switches release the lever. The wiper operates only when the ignition Wiper intermittent time control switch is in the ON position.
Page 233: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch
. For more details, we recommend that you Rear wiper contact a SUBARU dealer. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob Washer switch upward. To turn the wiper off, return the knob To wash the rear window while the rear switch to the position.
Page 234: Mirrors
3-97 Instruments and controls/Mirrors To wash the rear window when the rear Auto-dimming mirror/com- Mirrors wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch pass (if equipped) downward to the position. The washer Always check that the inside and outside fluid sprays and the wiper operates until mirrors are properly adjusted before you you release the knob.
Page 235 3-98 Instruments and controls/Mirrors is to ensure good rearward visibility during glare from vehicle headlights behind you 3. Press the switch repeatedly until the reversing. and automatically dim the mirror to elim- correct zone setting for your location is . By pressing and releasing the switch inate glare and preserve your vision.
Page 236: Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass With Homelink
3-99 Instruments and controls/Mirrors Auto-dimming mirror/com- dimming function is on, the LED indicator Photosensors will illuminate. pass with HomeLink ® Even with the mirror in the automatic equipped) dimming mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Page 237 3-100 Instruments and controls/Mirrors www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- Compass zone adjustment Compass calibration 3515. 1. If a C is displayed in the compass window, the compass needs to be cali- Note the following information about this brated. system. 2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 If your vehicle is equipped with the km/h) or less until the display reads a HomeLink...
Page 238 3-101 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE and objects are out of the way of . After programming your HomeLink the garage door or other device ® to prevent potential harm or Wireless Control System for the de- damage. sired devices, retain the hand-held transmitters for further programming .
Page 239 3-102 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE refer to your garage door opener s instruc- Programming rolling-code-pro- tion manual. Some gate operators and garage door tected garage door openers in openers may require you to replace the U.S.A. this programming step 4 with proce- If your garage door opener has a rolling dures in Programming for entrance...
Page 240 3-103 Instruments and controls/Mirrors NOTE 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly after several seconds, Some garage door openers may re- release both buttons. quire you to do the above press-hold- release sequence a third time to com- 7.
Page 241: Outside Mirrors
3-104 Instruments and controls/Mirrors Outside mirrors begins to flash slowly (after approximately 20 seconds), position the hand-held trans- Convex mirror (passenger side) mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink ® WARNING button you wish to program.
Page 242 3-105 Instruments and controls/Mirrors manually folded slightly forward of the Remote control mirror switch Power folding mirror switch (if regularly unfolded position, when you equipped) turn the ignition switch from the LOCK / OFF position to the ACC or ON position, the outside mirrors may automatically fold further forward depending on the status of the power folding mirror switch.
Page 243: Defogger And Deicer
3-106 Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer work. This is not a malfunction. Oper- Defogger and deicer vated only when the ignition switch is in ate after waiting for a short period of the ON position. time. Climate control system type A and type B Rear window defogger Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) Climate control system type C and type D...
Page 244 SUBARU dealer. Consult your tively. . While the defogger and deicer sys- SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for...
Page 245: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
3-108 Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Horn WARNING . Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driv- ing. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. . If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position, adjust the steering wheel again.
Page 246: Climate Control
Climate control Ventilator control..........Defrosting............4-11 Center and side ventilators ........Type A and B............. 4-11 Climate control panel.......... Type C............... 4-11 Type D............... 4-11 Type A ..............Operating tips for heater and air Type B ..............conditioner ............4-12 Type C ..............
Page 247: Ventilator Control
Climate control/Ventilator control Ventilator control Center and side ventilators Side ventilators Open Close To adjust the flow direction, move the tab. Center ventilators Open To open or close the ventilator, turn the Close thumb-wheel up or down.
Page 248: Climate Control Panel
Climate control/Climate control panel Temperature control dial (Refer to Tem- Climate control panel perature control 4-9.) Air conditioner button (Refer to Air Type A conditioner control 4-10.) Fan speed control dial (Refer to Fan speed control 4-10.) Air inlet selection button (Refer to Air inlet selection 4-10.) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to...
Page 249: Type B
Climate control/Climate control panel Temperature control dial (Refer to Auto- Type B matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) 4-7 and/or Temperature con- trol 4-9.) Air conditioner button (Refer to Air conditioner control 4-10.) Fan speed control dial (Refer to Auto- matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) 4-7 and/or Fan speed control...
Page 250: Type C
Climate control/Climate control panel Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to Type C Airflow mode selection 4-8.) Defroster button (Refer to Airflow mode selection 4-8.) Rear window defogger button (Refer to Defogger and deicer 3-106.) Fan speed control dial (Refer to Fan speed control 4-10.) Air conditioner button (Refer to Air...
Page 251: Type D
Climate control/Climate control panel Temperature control dial (Refer to Auto- Type D matic climate control operation (type B, C and D) 4-7 and/or Temperature con- trol 4-9.) Defroster button (Refer to Airflow mode selection 4-8.) Rear window defogger button (Refer to Defogger and deicer 3-106.) DUAL mode button (Refer to...
Page 252: Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C And D)
Climate control/Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D) the AUTO mode is controlled automa- and temperature control dial(s) during Automatic climate control tically. Any function not set to the FULL AUTO mode operation, the operation (type B, C and D) AUTO mode can be manually adjusted FULL indicator light on the control as desired.
Page 253: Temperature Sensors
Climate control/Manual climate control operation Temperature sensors properly and become damaged, the sys- Manual climate control op- tem may not be able to control the interior eration temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following pre- Airflow mode selection cautions.
Page 254: Temperature Control
Climate control/Manual climate control operation both side windows to prevent fogging.) and both side outlets of the instrument panel (Refer to Defrosting 4-11.) Temperature control Type A Turn the temperature control dial over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm) to regulate the temperature of airflow from the air outlets.
Page 255: Fan Speed Control
ON position. Select the engine starting, a malfunction might preferred fan speed by turning the fan be occurring in the electrical system. speed control dial. Contact your SUBARU dealer for in- spection.
Page 256: Defrosting
4-11 Climate control/Defrosting . The indicator light on the air inlet selection is automatically set to the Defrosting selection button may flash in the outside air mode. following cases. However, this does Type A and B For type A climate control system, in not indicate a malfunction.
Page 257: Operating Tips For Heater And Air Conditioner
SUBARU dealer. Since the condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean Cooling and dehumidifying in...
Page 258: Air Filtration System
Replace the filter element according to the refrigerant is different from the method mance if not properly maintained. replacement schedule as follows. This for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU schedule should be followed to maintain dealer for service. Repairs needed as a Replacing an air filter the filter s dust collection ability.
Page 259 4-14 Climate control/Air filtration system doing this, be careful not to damage CAUTION the hinge. The arrow mark on the filter must point UP. (3) Push in the stoppers located on both sides of the glove box and then pull down the glove box as far as it will 2.
Page 260: Audio
Audio Antenna system ..........CD player operation .......... 5-20 Roof antenna ............Play file ............. 5-21 FM reception ............How to insert a CD ..........5-21 Installation of accessories........How to play back a CD ........5-21 To select a track from the beginning ....5-22 Audio set .............
Page 261 Audio ® Selecting category (only when connecting Bluetooth audio ..........5-36 ® iPod ) .............. 5-33 Media format ............. 5-37 Display selection..........5-33 ® Setting Bluetooth audio........5-37 Folder selection (only when connecting USB ® Bluetooth audio operation ........ 5-38 storage device) ..........
Page 262: Antenna System
Audio/Antenna system FM reception Antenna system Although FM is normally static free, Roof antenna reception can be affected by the surround- ing area, atmospheric conditions, station CAUTION strength and transmitter distance. Build- ings or other obstructions may cause . Be sure to remove the antenna momentary static, flutter or station inter- rod before entering garages, ference.
Page 263: Installation Of Accessories
Audio/Installation of accessories Installation of accessories Audio set Always consult your SUBARU dealer Your SUBARU may be equipped with one before installing a citizen band radio or of the following audio sets. Refer to the other transmitting device in your vehicle.
Page 264: Type A Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio/Audio set Type A audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. . Power and audio controls: refer to page 5-10 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-13 .
Page 265: Type B Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio/Audio set Type B audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. . Power and audio controls: refer to page 5-10 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-13 .
Page 266: Type C Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio/Audio set Type C audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. . Power and audio controls: refer to page 5-10 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-13 .
Page 267: Type D Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio/Audio set Type D audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. . Power and audio controls: refer to page 5-10 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-13 .
Page 268: Type E Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio/Audio set Type E audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. . Power and audio controls: refer to page 5-10 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-13 .
Page 269: Power And Audio Controls
5-10 Audio/Power and audio controls Power and audio controls The control function returns to the tune/ Tone and balance control track control mode after approximately 8 Sound control dial: seconds. Power switch and volume control NOTE Type A, B, C and D .
Page 270 5-11 Audio/Power and audio controls Type B audio: The control function returns to the tune/ track control mode after approximately 8 seconds. SVC setting (type A, B and C audio) SVC (Speed Volume Control) is a function that automatically adjusts the volume according to the vehicle speed.
Page 271 5-12 Audio/Power and audio controls Adjustable level of each mode Mode Range of levels Default Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise (displayed) setting Volume Volume control 0 to 40 For less volume For more volume AUX volume control 0 to 40 For less volume For more volume −8 to +8 Tone and balance Bass control...
Page 272: Fm/Am Radio Operation
5-13 Audio/FM/AM radio operation following sequence starting from the last AM selection (except type E FM/AM radio operation radio band that you selected. audio) NOTE . If a cell phone is placed near the AM button radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when the phone receives calls.
Page 273: Tuning
5-14 Audio/FM/AM radio operation Tuning Seek tuning (SEEK) Scan tuning (SCAN) SCAN button: Manual tuning TUNE dial: Type A, C and D Seek up audio Type A, B, C and D audio Type B and E audio Seek down If you press the SCAN button briefly, the Type E audio If you press the side of the...
Page 274: Hd Radio Tm Technology (Digital Am And Fm Radio) (Type B And E Audio)
5-15 Audio/FM/AM radio operation This operation only changes the display. It HD Radio Technology (Di- PTY (Program type) group tuning does not change the station that is gital AM and FM Radio) (type (only FM reception) (type A, B and E currently being received.
Page 275 5-16 Audio/FM/AM radio operation About HD Radio Technology For more information, visit www.hdradio. 2. Turn the TUNE dial and select the NOTE com. HD Radio ON mode (hybrid mode) or OFF mode (analog mode). . HD Radio Technology is a hybrid broadcasting system that employs di- ®...
Page 276: Station Preset
5-17 Audio/FM/AM radio operation NOTE causes annoyance, set the radio to the Type B and E audio . Up to six stations for each reception analog mode (HD Radio off mode) that Press the TEXT button to show the next provides the same radio broadcasting mode may be preset.
Page 277 5-18 Audio/FM/AM radio operation NOTE dures. . When the HD Radio function is Turn the TUNE dial LIST button turned on, Auto-store cannot be used Briefly press the seek switch to the while receiving a broadcasting station side with SPS (Supplemental Program Ser- 3.
Page 278: Satellite Radio Operation (If Equipped)
5-19 Audio/Satellite radio operation selected as the source. Satellite radio operation (if Category selection Turn the TUNE/TRACK/CH dial to select equipped) the satellite radio channel. PTY/CAT button Satellite radio reception Band selection Satellite radio signals are best received in To activate the category search mode, areas with a clear view of the open sky.
Page 279: Channel Preset
5-20 Audio/CD player operation scans through the channel until a station preset buttons. CD player operation is found. The radio will stop at the station Selecting preset channels for 5 seconds while displaying the channel NOTE number, after which scanning will continue 1.
Page 280: Play File
5-21 Audio/CD player operation Maximum number of files on a How to insert a CD playback of the CD, beginning with the CD: 510 first track. Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole When CD is in the player (type A, B while gripping the edge of the disc, then Play file and E)
Page 281: To Select A Track From The Beginning
5-22 Audio/CD player operation . Turn the TRACK dial counterclock- NOTE To select a track from the . If you fast-forward to the end of the wise. beginning . Press the button briefly. last track, fast-forwarding will stop and the player will start playback beginning NOTE with the first track.
Page 282: Random Playback
5-23 Audio/CD player operation NOTE Random playback To cancel the random playback mode, . The RPT indication refers to the briefly press the RDM button again and select CANCEL. repeat playback of a single track. It repeats the track that is playing. RDM button The RDM indicator will turn off, and the .
Page 283: Display Selection
5-24 Audio/CD player operation ® upward beginning with the track following the current folder. For iPod (when playing music): . When the SCAN button (type A, C the currently selected one. After all tracks on the disc/in the folder and D audio)/ SCAN/A.S button (type have been scanned, normal playback will B and E audio) is pressed while data be resumed.
Page 284: Folder Selection
If no ing information. If you cannot clear those appropriate folder exists on the disc, messages, please contact your SUBARU pressing the side of the dealer. FOLDER button starts playback be- ginning with the first track.
Page 285: Auxiliary Input Jack
. For models with the genuine to the vehicle s audio system and play tion of the portable player. SUBARU navigation system, refer to back audio via the vehicle s speakers. the Owner s Manual supplement for the An auxiliary (AUX) input jack is present in navigation system for details.
Page 286: Precautions To Observe When Handling A Compact Disc
5-27 Audio/Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the following. Also, some compact discs cannot be played. .
Page 287: Usb Storage Device / Ipod
NOTE . Do not use any disc that is scratched, For models with the genuine SUBARU deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-standard shape navigation system, refer to the Owner s Manual supplement for the navigation (for example, a heart shape).
Page 288: Connectable Ipod Models
5-29 ® Audio/USB storage device / iPod operations NOTE ® Connectable iPod models depending on conditions, cause a . HUB class USB memory cannot be fire. played. Model Firmware version . ATAPI subclass USB cannot be with video NOTE played. .
Page 289: Connecting Usb Storage Device / Ipod
5-30 ® Audio/USB storage device / iPod operations . While an iPod . Depending on the model of iPod ® ® Connecting USB storage de- is connected, the ® ® iPod cannot be operated using the connected, the indicator may vice / iPod ®...
Page 290: To Select A Track From The Beginning
5-31 ® Audio/USB storage device / iPod operations . Artist name Type C and D audio: described in To select a track from the . Song title (when using a USB sto- beginning 5-22. rage device or playing a music with an ®...
Page 291: Repeating
5-32 ® Audio/USB storage device / iPod operations Repeating Random playback of the tracks on the USB storage device. . The ALBUM RDM indication refers When connecting USB storage de- vice to the shuffle playback of the album. It RDM button sequentially plays back all of the tracks Repeating is operated in the same way as on the album.
Page 292: Scan (Only When Connecting Usb Storage Device)
5-33 ® Audio/USB storage device / iPod operations SCAN (only when connecting Selecting category (only ® USB storage device) when connecting iPod SCAN button: LIST button Type A, C and D audio TRACK dial (type Type B and E audio A, B, C and D audio) Scan is operated in the same way as for a CD.
Page 293: When Check Device Is Displayed
5-34 Audio/Audio control buttons NOTE Audio control buttons driver to control audio functions without ® taking his/her hands off the steering When an iPod is connected, you wheel. cannot select a folder. MODE button When CHECK DEVICE is displayed This message is displayed under the following conditions.
Page 294: And Switch
5-35 Audio/Audio control buttons switch playing, press and hold the switch to the waveband will be displayed. side to select the next folder. Press *2: Only when a CD is in the player. and hold the switch to the side to go *3: Only when the device is connected back to the previous folder.
Page 295: Volume Control Switch
MUTE button (models with- Bluetooth audio out Hands-free system) NOTE For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, refer to the Owner s Manual supplement for the navigation system. Press the switch to the + side to increase the volume. Press the switch to the −...
Page 296: Bluetooth Audio
5-37 ® Audio/Bluetooth audio NOTE . AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control NOTE . The Bluetooth ® ® Profile) audio function may You cannot set Bluetooth audio while not operate properly under the follow- driving. ® Setting Bluetooth audio ing conditions. Registering (pairing) device The device is turned off.
Page 297: Bluetooth Audio Operation
5-38 ® Audio/Bluetooth audio NOTE The new passkey will be displayed, For details, refer to Audio screen the passkey will be changed and the After the ignition switch is turned to the ® mode will change to the Bluetooth LOCK / OFF position, the registered Perform any of the following procedures audio setting mode.
Page 298: Hands-Free System (If Equipped)
. For models with the genuine Folder selection following sequence. SUBARU navigation system, refer to Select a folder in the same way as for a the Owner s Manual supplement for the CD. Refer to Folder selection 5-25.
Page 299 5-40 Audio/Hands free system . When using a cell phone, be equipment when the ignition switch is Item Page turned to the ACC or ON position while careful not to get it close to the Security setting 5-56 carrying the cell phone. in-vehicle equipment.
Page 300: Using The Hands-Free System
5-41 Audio/Hands free system Hands-free mode, press the ON hook by this equipment is in the 2.4 switch GHz zone. The FH-SS modulation is employed as a modulation Menu list of the Hands-free system method. The expected inflicting (when not using the voice com- interference distance is less than mand system) 33 ft (10 m).
Page 301 5-42 Audio/Hands free system First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page PHONE BOOK* ADD ENTRY BY VOICE Adding a new number by voice 5-53 BY PHONE Adding a new number by cell phone 5-53 MANUAL INPUT Adding a new number by inputting manually 5-54 CALL HISTORY Adding a new number from the call history...
Page 302 5-43 Audio/Hands free system First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page SETUP SECURITY SET PIN Setting a PIN code 5-56 PHBK LOCK Locking the phonebook 5-56 PHBK UNLOCK Unlocking the phonebook 5-57 GO BACK PHONE SETUP PAIR PHONE Registering a new cell phone 5-51 SELECT PHONE Selecting a cell phone to be used...
Page 303 5-44 Audio/Hands free system The commands available for the voice Menu list of the Hands-free system command system are listed in the follow- (when using voice command sys- ing chart. tem) (type A, B and E audio) NOTE . Press the talk switch and say Help to listen to the help guidance.
Page 304 5-45 Audio/Hands free system English: First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page Phone book* Add entry By voice Adding a new number by voice 5-53 By phone Adding a new number by cell phone 5-53 Call history Adding a new number from call history 5-54 Go back List names...
Page 305 5-46 Audio/Hands free system First menu Second menu Third menu Details Page Setup Security Set PIN Setting a PIN code 5-56 Phone book lock* Locking the phonebook 5-56 Phone book unlock* Unlocking the phonebook 5-57 Go back Phone setup Pair phone Registering a new cell phone* 5-51 Select phone...
Page 306 5-47 Audio/Hands free system Français: Premier menu Deuxième menu Troisième menu Détails Page Registre* Ajouter l entrée Vocalement Ajout d un nouveau numéro par la voix 5-53 Par téléphone Ajout d un nouveau numéro par le téléphone cellulaire 5-53 Historique d appels Ajout d un nouveau numéro à...
Page 307 5-48 Audio/Hands free system Premier menu Deuxième menu Troisième menu Détails Page Réglages Sécurité Configurer NIP Réglage du code PIN 5-56 Verrouiller le registre* Verrouillage du répertoire 5-56 Déverrouiller le registre* Déverrouillage du répertoire 5-57 Retourner Réglages du téléphone Jumeler le téléphone Enregistrement d un nouveau téléphone cellulaire* 5-51 Sélectionner le téléphone...
Page 308 5-49 Audio/Hands free system The other commands available for the voice command system are listed in the following chart. Command Details English Français 0 (zero, oh) 0 (zéro) 1 (one) 1 (un) 2 (two) 2 (deux) 3 (three) 3 (trois) 4 (four) 4 (quatre) 5 (five)
Page 309 5-50 Audio/Hands free system Command Details English Français PHONE BOOK change modifier le nom dans le Changing a name registered in the phonebook name registre PHONE BOOK delete entry supprimer l entrée du regis- Deleting phonebook data PHONE BOOK list names lister les noms du registre Showing the list of the names registered in the phonebook PHONE BOOK set speed...
Page 310 5-51 Audio/Hands free system name. Select the RECORD NAME Preparation for using the Hands- menu. Go to your phone s setting menu free system and access the Bluetooth device Press the talk switch When no cell phones are regis- menu. 5.
Page 311 5-52 Audio/Hands free system either of the following procedures. 2. Select the preferred number by oper- Making a phone call by saying ating the TUNE/TRACK dial. Operate the TUNE/TRACK dial. number Press the talk switch and say 3. Select the DIAL menu or press the 1.
Page 312 5-53 Audio/Hands free system To put an incoming call on hold (only if Press the speech volume control switch to 7. Perform either of the following proce- the cell phone has this function): Press the side to increase the speech dures.
Page 313 5-54 Audio/Hands free system NOTE 8. Say the name (voice tag) to be the TUNE/TRACK dial. registered. While inputting the phone numbers, if 3. Select the STORE menu. 9. Select the CONFIRM menu. GO BACK is chosen using the 4. Select the CONFIRM menu. TUNE/TRACK dial, the character that Then STORED will be displayed 5.
Page 314 5-55 Audio/Hands free system Then STORED will be displayed can select the following menus. the voice tag. and the mode will change to the 4. Select the CONFIRM menu (only DIAL to make a phone call registering speed dial mode. Refer to after saying the voice tag).
Page 315: Bluetooth Settings
5-56 Audio/Hands free system NOTE Deleting the redial data 1. Select the SET PIN menu. Then CURRENT PIN? will be If the number to be used is already 1. Select the REDIAL menu. displayed. registered in speed dial, OVER- 2. Select the phone number by operating WRITE? will be displayed.
Page 316 5-57 Audio/Hands free system either of the following procedures. displayed. EMPTY will be displayed and the mode will change to the PHONE Operate the TUNE/TRACK dial. NOTE SETUP mode. Press the talk switch and say If the phonebook is not locked, UN- the number.
Page 317: Tips For The Hands-Free System
5-58 Audio/Hands free system turned, the next registered cell phone will the passkey will be changed and the the TUNE/TRACK dial. be displayed. Press the ON hook button mode will change to the PHONE to close the Hands-free menu. SETUP mode. Initializing the registered data 3.
Page 318 5-59 Audio/Hands free system an incoming phone call. activated after making a call. Deacti- Driving with a window open ® vate the automatic dial lock function of When air from the ventilator Since the Bluetooth format is wireless, a the cell phone before using the Hands- blows directly towards the micro- connection between the in-vehicle equip- free system.
Page 319: Certification For The Hands-Free System
5-60 Audio/Hands free system Certification for the Hands- même si le brouillage est susceptible cet équipement doit être installé et d en compromettre le fonctionnement. utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 free system cm ou plus entre le dispositive rayon- NOTE nant et le corps (à...
Page 320 5-61 Audio/Hands free system...
Page 322: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Interior lights ............Ashtray (if equipped)......... 6-11 Dome light ............Floor mat (if equipped)........6-12 Cargo area light ..........Shopping bag hook ........... 6-12 Map lights ............Convenient hook..........6-13 OFF delay timer ..........Cargo area cover (if equipped) ......6-13 Sun visors ............
Page 323: Interior Lights
Interior equipment/Interior lights Cargo area light Interior lights DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto- matically in the following cases. . Any of the doors or the rear gate is CAUTION opened. . The doors or the rear gate are un- When leaving your vehicle, make locked using the keyless access function sure the lights are turned off to...
Page 324: Map Lights
Interior equipment/Interior lights Map lights illuminate when only the rear gate is Door interlock switch opened.) . The doors are unlocked using the keyless access function (if equipped). Refer to Locking and unlocking with keyless access entry function 2-11. . The doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry system.
Page 325: Sun Visors
The setting for the period of time in which the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con- tact your SUBARU dealer for details. For models with multi function display, the...
Page 326: Vanity Mirror
Interior equipment/Storage compartment Vanity mirror Storage compartment CAUTION CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closed . Always keep the storage com- while the car is being driven to avoid partment closed while driving to being temporarily blinded by the reduce the risk of injury in the glare of bright light.
Page 327: Glove Box
Interior equipment/Storage compartment Glove box Center console The center console box provides a sto- rage space. Paper holder (if equipped) Pen holder Lock Unlock The top of the console can be used as an armrest. Coin tray To open the glove box, pull the handle. To Accessory tray close it, push the lid firmly upward.
Page 328: Overhead Console (If Equipped)
Interior equipment/Cup holders position. Cup holders Overhead console (if CAUTION equipped) Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you and/or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery, carpets or audio equipment. Front passenger s cup holder A dual cup holder is built into the console.
Page 329: Rear Passenger S Cup Holder (If Equipped)
Interior equipment/Bottle holders NOTE Bottle holders . The shape of the front passenger s cup holder may be slightly different CAUTION depending on the model. . With the divider taken out, the cup . Do not pick up a bottle from the holder can be used as a storage box.
Page 330: Accessory Power Outlets
Interior equipment/Accessory power outlets trim can be used to hold a beverage bottle Accessory power outlets and other items. Power outlet in the cargo area Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate control dials, in the Power outlet below the climate control center console and in the cargo area.
Page 331: Use With A Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
A cigarette lighter plug is accessory power outlet can phone, that may damage the available from your SUBARU dealer. cause a short circuit. Do not use portion of the socket s internal The cigarette lighter operates only when...
Page 332: Ashtray (If Equipped)
6-11 Interior equipment/Ashtray Ashtray (if equipped) ette lighter plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to power a plug-in accessory. Doing CAUTION so may cause the plug to stick and overheat, creating a potential . Do not use ashtrays as waste fire hazard.
Page 333: Floor Mat (If Equipped)
. Be sure to use a genuine SUBARU floor mat or an equiva- lent designed with grommets in the correct locations. . Make sure that the driver s floor...
Page 334: Convenient Hook
6-13 Interior equipment/Convenient hook Convenient hook Cargo area cover (if equipped) CAUTION The cargo area cover is provided for . Do not hang items on the con- covering the cargo area and to protect its venient hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 contents from direct sunlight.
Page 335: To Install The Front Cover
6-14 Interior equipment/Cargo area cover To remove the cover housing WARNING 1. Rewind the cover. Do not place anything on the ex- tended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
Page 336: Stowage Of The Cargo Area Cover
6-15 Interior equipment/Cargo area cover Stowage of the cargo area To install the cover housing cover The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor. 3. Stow the cover housing in the cargo area end. 1. Insert the protrusion located on the right end of the sleeve into the recess of the retainer.
Page 337: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
6-16 Interior equipment/Cargo tie down hooks side and shorten the bar. Cargo tie-down hooks Under-floor storage compart- 3. Insert the other protrusion into the ment (if equipped) recess of the other retainer. NOTE The shape of the storage compartment may be different depending on the model.
Page 338: Rear View Camera (If Equipped)
If smoke comes out or you smell a strange odor, stop using the rear view camera immediately. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Continued use may result in accident, fire or electric shock. A rear view camera is attached to the rear gate.
Page 339: How To Use The Rear View Camera
6-18 Interior equipment/Rear view camera . If mud or snow sticks to or is not to apply the wax to the camera. If it 2. Set the shift lever/select lever to R . comes in contact with the camera, frozen on the camera, you must moisten a clean cloth with a diluted be very careful when removing it.
Page 340 6-19 Interior equipment/Rear view camera eyes when moving backward and proceed slowly. Image from camera Range of view The area from the rear end of the bumper can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the Range of view bumper and areas just under the bumper cannot be viewed.
Page 341: Help Line
6-20 Interior equipment/Rear view camera tion cannot be seen on the screen. When there is an upward slope at CAUTION the back Help line . When moving backward, always check the back with your eyes The help line (distance marker and vehicle without relying on the help lines.
Page 342 6-21 Interior equipment/Rear view camera Feature of distance marker When there is a downward slope at the back 3 feet (1 m) line 6.5 feet (2 m) line 3 feet (1 m) 10 feet (3 m) line The distance on the screen looks nearer The distance marker shows the distance than the actual distance.
Page 344 Starting and operating Fuel ..............Remote transmitter program (models without keyless access with push-button start Fuel requirements ..........system )............7-19 Fuel filler lid and cap........... System maintenance.......... 7-19 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Manual transmission ......... 7-21 Preparing to drive ..........Shifting speeds..........
Page 345 Starting and operating Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch....7-37 Hill start assist system........7-45 X-mode (if equipped).......... 7-39 To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system ............7-46 To activate/deactivate the X-mode....... 7-40 Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF Hill descent control function .......
Page 346: Fuel
Contact problem is fuel related before returning mance while using 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel. your SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with your vehicle to an authorized dealer for the specified octane rating and your service.
Page 347 SUBARU dealer. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is . Fuel system damage or driveability now producing reformulated gasolines, determined that the condition is caused...
Page 348: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap
Starting and operating/Fuel Fuel filler lid and cap Refueling Only one person should be involved in refueling. Do not allow others to approach the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler pipe while refueling is in progress. Be sure to observe any other precautions that are posted at the service station.
Page 349 SUBARU Limited Warranty. gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler . Always use a genuine SUBARU WARNING door (lid) is located on the right side of fuel filler cap. If you use the the vehicle.
Page 350: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)
OBDII system. place your SUBARU AWD vehicle . The inspection of the OBDII system on a two-wheel dynamometer. consists of a visual operational check of...
Page 351: Preparing To Drive
2. Check the appearance and condition testing program. When properly used, this OBDII system readiness monitors NOT of the tires. Also check tires for proper equipment should not damage a SUBARU READY is greater than one. If the inflation. AWD vehicle.
Page 352: Starting And Stopping The Engine (Models Without Push-Button Ignition Switch)
Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push button ignition switch) Starting and stopping the foliage, paper, or other flam- CAUTION mable substances. The exhaust engine (models without pipe and exhaust emissions can Trapping small animals in the cool- push-button ignition switch) create a fire hazard at high ing fan and belts of the engine may...
Page 353 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (4) If the engine still refuses to start, while depressing the accelerator pedal position and check the operation of the contact your nearest SUBARU dealer slightly (approximately a quarter of the warning and indicator lights. Refer to for assistance.
Page 354: Stopping The Engine
(4) If the engine still refuses to start, Refer to Operating range for push-button ing and braking more difficult. It contact your nearest SUBARU dealer start system 3-5. could also result in accidental acti- for assistance.
Page 355 Contact a SUBARU dealer imme- started regardless of the status of the diately. push-button ignition switch. . If the indicator on the push- .
Page 356: Stopping Engine
NOTE 3. Press the push-button ignition switch. SUBARU dealer immediately. . While pressing the select lever but- The engine will stop, and the power will be ton in, the indicator on the push-button switched off.
Page 357: Starting And Operating
7-14 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Remote engine start system you to start the engine from outside the follows. vehicle. In addition, the remote engine (dealer option) Before starting the engine start system can activate the heater or air Before using the remote engine start conditioner, providing you with a comfor- system to start the engine, confirm the...
Page 358 To While the engine is idling via the remote All vehicle doors (including rear gate) change it, please contact your SUBARU engine start system, the following phe- and the engine hood must be closed dealer. Note that some settings may nomena will occur.
Page 359 7-16 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Remote start operation - fob con- start system will power off and then firmation . The security alarm is triggered attempt to start the engine 3 additional Your remote engine starter fob is a times.
Page 360 7-17 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Fob Indication Precondition Meaning Flash Beep Continuous while button is Fob start button is being pressed The fob is transmitting an RF signal held down 1 flash 1 beep Engine start request received 2 flashes 2 beeps Engine started successfully...
Page 361: Start System
7-18 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) Entering the vehicle while it Service mode (models with- button start system , press the push- button ignition switch while depressing is running via remote start out keyless access with the brake pedal to restart the engine. push-button start system ) 1.
Page 362: Remote Transmitter Program
7-19 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) system. lights, tail lights and parking lights and Changing the battery honk the horn one time, indicating that the Remote transmitter program system has learned the transmitter. Upon CAUTION (models without keyless ac- successful programming, the remote start .
Page 363 7-20 Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option) For models without keyless access with push-button start system : The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR- 2032) supplied in your remote engine start transmitter should last approximately one year, depending on usage. When the battery begins to weaken, you will notice a decrease in range (distance from the vehicle that your remote control operates).
Page 364: Manual Transmission
7-21 Starting and operating/Manual transmission ference, and (2) this device must Manual transmission accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip- ment and void warranty.
Page 365: Shifting Speeds
7-22 Starting and operating/Manual transmission Shifting speeds WARNING Gear mph (km/h) Recommended shifting speeds . Do not drive the vehicle with the 29 (48) The best compromise between fuel econ- clutch disengaged (i.e., when the 54 (88) omy and vehicle performance during clutch pedal is depressed) or normal driving is ensured by shifting up with the shift lever in the neutral...
Page 366: Driving Tips
7-23 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission . Avoid shifting from one of the Driving tips Continuously variable trans- forward driving positions into the mission Do not drive with your foot resting on the R position or vice versa until clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to the vehicle has completely hold your vehicle at a standstill on an The continuously variable transmission is...
Page 367: Select Lever
7-24 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission Select lever long, steep hill, the engine speed or the shift while pressing the select lever vehicle speed may automatically be button in. reduced. This is not a malfunction. This : Shift while pressing the select lever phenomenon results from the engine button in.
Page 368: Selection Of Manual Mode (If Equipped)
7-25 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission NOTE When the ignition switch has been turned switch to the manual mode. In this mode, to the LOCK / OFF position, movement you can shift into any gear position using If the select lever is in the N position of the select lever from the N to R the shift paddles.
Page 369 7-26 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission indicator illuminates, downshifting is possible. When both indicators illuminate, upshifting and downshifting are both pos- sible. When the vehicle stops (for exam- ple, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator turns off. Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
Page 370: Selection Of L (If Equipped)
7-27 Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission and let the engine idle until the warning CAUTION light turns off. . For models with SI-DRIVE, by select- Do not place or hang anything on ing Sport Sharp (S#) mode, upshifting the shift paddles. Doing so may will not occur automatically.
Page 371: Shift Lock Function
Contact a lever is in the N position, the select lever SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon may not be moved to the P position after as possible. a period of time. Therefore, move the...
Page 372: Driving Tips
Con- (S#). By operating the SI-DRIVE switches, response. tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection the character of the power unit changes. as soon as possible. Sport (S) mode...
Page 373: Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
7-30 Starting and operating/SI DRIVE Sport Sharp (S#) mode SI-DRIVE switches When selecting Sport Sharp (S#) mode, the following controls will be applied. For maximum performance driving Uphill control: Prevents unnecessary shift-up/shift-down during ascent. Cornering control: While turning, if there is a large centrifugal force, shift-up will not occur: during re-acceleration.
Page 374: Power Steering
Power steering wheel is operated. Drive carefully to . The next time you turn on the the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected immedi- engine, after you turned off the engine in the Sport (S) mode or Sport Sharp ately.
Page 375: Braking
7-32 Starting and operating/Braking assist limitation to occur too fre- Braking a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep quently, this may result in a malfunc- driving straight ahead while gradually tion of the power steering control reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the Braking tips system.
Page 376: Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System)
When you depress the brake pedal . The ABS system does not always mediately have your vehicle checked by strongly or suddenly, the following your SUBARU dealer. decrease stopping distance. You phenomena occur. However, even should always maintain a safe...
Page 377: Abs System Self-Check
7-34 Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system also hear the sound of the ABS working Electronic Brake Force Dis- following distance from other from the engine compartment. This is vehicles. tribution (EBD) system caused by an automatic functional test of .
Page 378: Steps To Take If Ebd System Malfunctions
EBD system erly, do not drive the vehicle. may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to Have your vehicle towed to the the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the nearest SUBARU dealer for re- system inspected. pair.
Page 379: Vehicle Dynamics Control System
SUBARU dealer. using control of the brakes and . The following precautions should engine power. Do not turn off the CAUTION...
Page 380: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
7-37 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to following list, the vehicle may be less Dynamics Control OFF indicator light maintain traction and directional control. stable than it feels to the driver. The Activation of this function is shown by Vehicle Dynamics Control System may flashing the Vehicle Dynamics Control therefore operate.
Page 381 7-38 Starting and operating/Vehicle Dynamics Control system . a standing start on a steeply sloping ignores any further pressing of the road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or switch. To make the switch usable otherwise slippery surface again, turn the ignition switch to the .
Page 382: X-Mode (If Equipped)
When muddy or sandy roads. Failure SUBARU dealer. the hill descent control indicator to control the vehicle s speed light turns off, the hill descent .
Page 383: To Activate/Deactivate The X-Mode
7-40 Starting and operating/X mode . Hill descent control function: (40 km/h) or more while the X-mode is activated, a buzzer will sound once and Using the hill descent control function, you the X-mode will be deactivated. can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed driving downhill.
Page 384: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (U.s.-Spec. Models)
7-41 Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S. spec. models) Hill descent control function The sensation of depressing the Tire pressure monitoring brake pedal is different, (harder system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. The hill descent control function will be in than usual etc.) when the brake standby mode when the X-mode is acti- models) pedal is depressed during hill des-...
Page 385 7-42 Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S. spec. models) accordingly. Be sure to let the tires SUBARU dealer as soon as possible The tire pressure monitoring system pro- cool thoroughly before adjusting for tire and sensor replacement and/...
Page 386: Parking Your Vehicle
7-43 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle NOTE Parking your vehicle CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of Parking brake the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Never drive while the parking brake Rules. Operation is subject to the is set because this will cause un- To set the parking brake, depress the following two conditions: (1) this de- necessary wear on the brake lin-...
Page 387 7-44 Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle and other obstructions on the WARNING ground when parking. The under- . Never leave unattended children spoilers could be damaged by con- tact with them. or pets in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op- eration of the vehicle.
Page 388: Hill Start Assist System
7-45 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system ditions. Hill start assist system . when the clutch pedal is depressed while the brake pedal is also depressed CAUTION (MT models) . when the vehicle has stopped with the The Hill start assist system is a brake pedal depressed (CVT models) device only for helping the driver Braking power is maintained temporarily...
Page 389: To Activate/Deactivate The Hill Start Assist System
7-46 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system Hill start assist OFF indicator light is place the ignition switch in the illuminated LOCK / OFF position once and then start over again. When using the Hill start assist system, a braking effect may be felt even after the To deactivate brake pedal has been released.
Page 390 7-47 Starting and operating/Hill start assist system Dynamics Control OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates for several seconds and then turns off. 6. Within 5 seconds after the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off, release the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch.
Page 391: Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist Off Indicator Light
For models with the EyeSight system: the system. We recommend that you To activate Refer to the Owner s Manual supple- contact your SUBARU dealer for an ment for the EyeSight system. inspection. When the procedure to deactivate the Hill .
Page 392: To Set Cruise Control
7-49 Starting and operating/Cruise control To set cruise control combination meter will illuminate. 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Cruise control set indicator light At this time, the cruise control set indicator Cruise control main button light is illuminated in the combination 1.
Page 393: To Temporarily Cancel The Cruise Control
7-50 Starting and operating/Cruise control To turn off the cruise control from the current gear position indica- do not shift the lever into the N tion to the D indication. position while driving except in case There are two ways to turn off the cruise of emergency.
Page 394 7-51 Starting and operating/Cruise control U.S.-spec. models set is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the To decrease the speed (by the vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph When the difference between the actual RES/SET switch) (1.6 km/h). This occurs because the vehicle speed and the set speed is less cruise control system regards this than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can...
Page 395: Cruise Control Indicator Light
7-52 Starting and operating/Cruise control than 4.4 km/h, the set speed can be lowered 1 km/h each time by pressing the RES/SET switch to the side quickly. To decrease the speed (by brake pedal) 1. Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control temporarily.
Page 396: Driving Tips
Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving the first Loading your vehicle......... 8-12 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........Vehicle capacity weight........8-13 Fuel economy hints ..........GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......8-14 Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).... Roof rail (if equipped) ........
Page 397: New Vehicle Break-In Driving The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
Driving tips/New vehicle break in driving the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 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 fuel. WARNING . Select the proper gear position for the The performance and long life of your speed and road conditions.
Page 398: Catalytic Converter
This sound is authorized SUBARU dealer. . Do not apply undercoating or rust normal. prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust sys- tem.
Page 399: Periodic Inspections
Driving tips/Periodic inspections Periodic inspections Driving in foreign countries operates at very high tempera- tures. . Keep everyone and flammable To keep your vehicle in the best condition When planning to use your vehicle in materials away from the exhaust at all times, always have the recom- another country: pipe while the engine is running.
Page 400: Driving Tips For Awd Models
By shifting power between the front and tire(s), all four tires must be the lead to loss of vehicle control, rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also same for following items. and it can lead to an accident. provide added traction during acceleration...
Page 401: On-Road And Off-Road Driving
For detailed information, refer to Towing at high speed. cle. Remember that your vehicle, 9-13. If you take your SUBARU off-road, certain with its higher profile and center...
Page 402 Driving tips/On road and off road driving common sense precautions such as those depth of the water and the bottom of the the underbody. If the vehicle is used with in the following list should be taken. stream bed for firmness and ensure that these materials trapped or adhering to the .
Page 403: Winter Driving
Remember that damage done to your Keep the door locks from freezing by a different concentration from the one SUBARU while operating it off-road and used previously, purge the old fluid from squirting them with deicer or glycerin. not using common sense precautions...
Page 404 When the vehicle has been left parked Before entering the vehicle, remove any after use on roads heavily covered with If your SUBARU is not going to be used snow or ice from your shoes because that snow, or has been left parked during a...
Page 405: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads
8-10 Driving tips/Winter driving deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the frost or snow etc. on the power rear WARNING windshield wiper blades. Refer to Defog- gate, remove it. If you forcibly ger and deicer 3-106. operate the power rear gate with Do not use the cruise control on .
Page 406: Corrosion Protection
8-11 Driving tips/Winter driving tires as original equipment, which are (g) Brand (tread pattern) CAUTION designed to provide an adequate measure (h) Degrees of wear of traction, handling and braking perfor- During high-speed driving, non- For the items (a) to (d), you must mance in year-round driving.
Page 407: Rocking The Vehicle
8-12 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle NOTE engine. For the best possible traction, Loading your vehicle avoid spinning the wheels when trying to When tire chains cannot be used, use free the vehicle. of another type of traction device (such WARNING as spring chains) may be acceptable if When the road surface is extremely use on your vehicle is recommended...
Page 408: Vehicle Capacity Weight
8-13 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle Vehicle capacity weight CAUTION WARNING . Do not carry spray cans, contain- . When you carry something inside ers with flammable or corrosive the vehicle, secure it whenever liquids or any other dangerous you can to prevent it from being items inside the vehicle.
Page 409: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)
8-14 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle vehicle placard attached to the driver s fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any range than the originals do not increase side door pillar. It includes the total weight optional equipment and trailer tongue the GVWR and GAWR limitations. of the driver and all passengers and their load.
Page 410: Roof Molding And Crossbar (If Equipped)
8-15 Driving tips/Loading your vehicle Roof molding and crossbar loading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety the vehicle. (if equipped) hazard. . For cargo carrying purposes, the Cargo can be carried after securing the roof rails must be used together roof crossbar kit to the roof moldings and with the roof rack and any appro- installing the appropriate carrying attach-...
Page 411: Trailer Hitch (Dealer Option)
8-16 Driving tips/Trailer hitch (dealer option) Trailer hitch (dealer option) Installing carrying attachments on Removal and installation of the the crossbars crossbars When installing any carrying attachment WARNING such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- .
Page 412: Connecting A Trailer
4. Pull the ball mount to make sure it does not come off the hitch receiver. be installed after you remove the trailer hitch. Consult a SUBARU dealer for purchase of a standard bumper beam if you do not have the original.
Page 413: When Not Towing A Trailer
Seek the advice of receiver tube. . Place the dust cap over the four-pin your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary connector of the hitch wire harness to towing equipment appropriate for your protect against possible damage.
Page 414: Maximum Load Limits
8-19 Driving tips/Trailer towing will be required due to the additional load. vehicle and trailer are accepta- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and (Refer to Maintenance schedule under ble. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating severe driving conditions in the Warranty (GVWR) and Maintenance Booklet .) Total trailer weight Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle...
Page 415 8-20 Driving tips/Trailer towing Tongue load Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Certification label Tongue load GVWR is shown on the certification label Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from located on the driver s door of your Gross Axle Weight 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight vehicle.
Page 416: Trailer Hitches
8-21 Driving tips/Trailer towing the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced dur- ing cornering, resulting in over- steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. Trailer hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under-body Jack...
Page 417: Connecting A Trailer
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer separates from the hitch due cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) trailer. The use of a genuine SUBARU to coupling damage or hitch ball total weight. trailer hitch is recommended. A genuine damage.
Page 418: Trailer Towing Tips
To ensure the trailer lights Trailer towing tips are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals and the brake CAUTION lights each time you hitch up.
Page 419 If swaying occurs, firmly . Sufficient time should be taken to learn the trailer and have repairs performed grip the steering wheel and slow down immediately by the nearest SUBARU the feel of the vehicle/trailer combination immediately but gradually. dealer.
Page 420 8-25 Driving tips/Trailer towing . For CVT models, avoid using the engine braking effect and prevent over- heating of your vehicle s brakes. Do not accelerator pedal to stay stationary on make sudden downshifts. an uphill slope instead of using the .
Page 422: In Case Of Emergency
In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in case of an Towing ..............9-13 emergency ............Towing and tie-down hooks........ 9-13 Temporary spare tire........... Using a flat-bed truck......... 9-15 Towing with all wheels on the ground....9-16 Maintenance tools ..........Access key if access key does not Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench ......
Page 423: Temporary Spare Tire
(TPMS) is un- able to monitor all four road The hazard warning flasher can be acti- wheels. Contact your SUBARU vated regardless of the ignition switch dealer as soon as possible for position.
Page 424: Maintenance Tools
In case of emergency/Maintenance tools . Do not drive over obstacles. This tire Maintenance tools CAUTION has a smaller diameter, so road clearance is reduced. Never use any temporary spare tire Your vehicle is equipped with the following other than the original. Using other maintenance tools.
Page 425: Screwdriver And Wheel Nut Wrench
In case of emergency/Maintenance tools Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench Wheel nut wrench Screwdriver Jack Screwdriver Towing hook (eye bolt) Wheel nut wrench The screwdriver, wheel nut wrench, etc. NOTE are stored in your vehicle. . For how to use the jack, refer to The tools can also be stored in the tool Flat tires 9-5.
Page 426: Flat Tires
In case of emergency/Flat tires . Always turn off the engine before 5. Take out the jack, jack handle and Flat tires wheel nut wrench. raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or The tools and the spare tire are stored If you have a flat tire while driving, never push the vehicle supported with under the floor of the cargo area.
Page 427 In case of emergency/Flat tires 8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. head engages firmly into the jack-up point. Notch Valve hole Jack-up points 10.
Page 428 In case of emergency/Flat tires torque checked at the nearest automotive WARNING service facility. Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.
Page 429: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (U.s.-Spec. Models)
In case of emergency/Flat tires Tire pressure monitoring vides the driver with a warning message by sending a signal from a sensor that is system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. installed in each wheel when a tire models) pressure is severely low relative to the selected TPMS mode.
Page 430: Jump Starting
TPMS is unable to monitor all medical help if the fluid has four road wheels. Contact your entered your eyes. SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ If battery fluid is accidentally or system resetting.
Page 431: How To Jump Start
9-10 In case of emergency/Jump starting How to jump start eye protectors, and remove metal objects such as rings, bands or 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 other metal jewelry. volts and the negative terminal is . Be sure the jumper cables and grounded.
Page 432 9-11 In case of emergency/Jump starting (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 433: Engine Overheating
Engine coolant 11-14. away from the vehicle until it cools down. . Contact an authorized SUBARU deal- 5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the If no steam is coming from radiator with coolant.
Page 434: Towing
Never tow AWD models (both CVT If towing is necessary, it is best done by and MT models) with the front your SUBARU dealer or a commercial wheels raised off the ground while towing service. Observe the following the rear wheels are on the ground, procedures for safety.
Page 435 9-14 In case of emergency/Towing the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. threaded hole for attaching the towing hook. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. WARNING . Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle. .
Page 436: Using A Flat-Bed Truck
9-15 In case of emergency/Towing After towing, remove the towing hook from Rear tie-down holes: the plugs. After using the rear tie-down the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. holes, return the plugs to their original places. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. WARNING WARNING Use the rear tie-down holes only for...
Page 437: Towing With All Wheels On The Ground
9-16 In case of emergency/Towing . Remember that the brake booster Towing with all wheels on the lever into the 1st position for MT models. ground 2. Apply the parking brake firmly. and power steering do not func- tion when the engine is not 3.
Page 438: Locking And Unlocking
9-17 In case of emergency/Access key if access key does not operate properly Locking and unlocking 3. Depress the brake pedal. Access key if access key does not operate properly CAUTION Keep metallic objects, magnetic sources and signal transmitters away from the area between the access key and the push-button ignition switch.
Page 439: Starting Engine
5. After the push-button ignition switch cannot be opened though the above procedure was fol- turns to the ACC or ON position, while lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU depressing the brake pedal, press the In the event that you cannot open the rear dealer.
Page 440: Power Rear Gate - If Power Rear Gate Does Not Operate Properly
If the rear gate does not open properly and close automatically after carrying out this operation, we recommend that you When the power rear gate is have the vehicle checked at a SUBARU deactivated dealer. NOTE When the rear gate is closed .
Page 441: When The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked
Rear gate if the checked at a SUBARU dealer. rear gate cannot be opened 9-18. 2. Press and hold either of the power rear If the rear gate cannot be closed due to a gate buttons.
Page 442: If Your Vehicle Is Involved In An Accident
Immediately contact the nearest automotive service facil- ity. We recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer. Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off system. When the vehicle sustains an impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying the fuel in order to minimize fuel leakage.
Page 444: 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, and switches ....
Page 445: Exterior Care
10-2 Appearance care/Exterior 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- remaining water off with a chamois or soft Washing nents. Ask the automatic car- cloth.
Page 446: Waxing And Polishing
. Clean the vehicle (including the alumi- Always wash and dry the vehicle before SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- num wheels) with water as soon as waxing and polishing.
Page 447: Corrosion Protection
Contact your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind 3. Dampness in certain parts of the...
Page 448: Cleaning The Interior
If thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe on leather or synthetic interior ma- your SUBARU is to be parked for a long using a solution of mild soap and luke- terials. Doing so could damage the time in bright sunlight, it is recommended warm water then dry thoroughly.
Page 449: Monitor (If Equipped)
10-6 Appearance care/Cleaning the interior Monitor (if equipped) CAUTION To clean the navigation/multi function dis- . Do not use organic solvents such play monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or as paint thinners or fuel, or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is extremely strong cleaning agents that con- dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened tain those solvents.
Page 450: Maintenance And Service
Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Front differential gear oil (CVT models)..11-19 Maintenance precautions........11-3 Recommended grade and viscosity ....11-19 Rear differential gear oil........11-19 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment............ 11-4 Recommended grade and viscosity ....11-19 When checking or servicing in the engine Brake fluid............
Page 451 Maintenance and service Tire rotation ............. 11-30 Replacing bulbs ..........11-40 Tire replacement ..........11-30 Headlights (models with HID headlights)... 11-40 Wheel replacement........... 11-31 Headlights (models without HID headlights)..11-40 Aluminum wheels..........11-32 Front turn signal light, front side marker light and parking light ...........
Page 452: Maintenance Schedule
Warranty and Main- done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. . Never get under the vehicle sup- tenance Booklet . If you perform maintenance and service ported only by a jack.
Page 453: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment
This may cause a fire. NOTE . Always remove the key from the SUBARU does not endorse the use of ignition switch. When the ignition non-SUBARU approved flushing sys- switch is in the position,...
Page 454: When Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment While The Engine Is Running
11-5 Maintenance and service/Maintenance tips When checking or servicing 3. Remove the entire clip by pulling it up. Maintenance tips in the engine compartment Type B clips while the engine is running Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner WARNING elements or specific bulbs.
Page 455 11-6 Maintenance and service/Maintenance tips Reinstalling clips Type C clips Type C clips Insert the clip without the center portion Type A clips 1. Turn the clip counterclockwise using a first and then push the center portion of Phillips screwdriver until the center portion the clip into the hole.
Page 456: Engine Hood
11-7 Maintenance and service/Engine hood Engine hood WARNING Always check that the hood is To open the hood: properly locked before you start 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the driving. If it is not, it might fly open windshield, return them to their original while the vehicle is moving and position.
Page 457: Engine Compartment Overview
11-8 Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine compartment overview (MT) (page 11-19) Fuse box (page 11-38) Non-turbo models Battery (page 11-37) Windshield washer tank (page 11-32) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14) Radiator cap (page 11-14) Engine oil filter (page 11-11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-10)
Page 458: Turbo Models
11-9 Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-19) Turbo models Fuse box (page 11-38) Battery (page 11-37) Windshield washer tank (page 11-32) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14) Radiator cap (page 11-14) Engine oil filter (page 11-11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-10) 10) Air cleaner case (page 11-15)
Page 459: Engine Oil
3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly miles or 1 liter every 2,000 kilometers, inserted until it stops. Engine oil consumption contact your SUBARU dealer who may Some engine oil will be consumed while perform a test under controlled conditions. driving. Under the following conditions, oil...
Page 460: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter
11-11 Maintenance and service/Engine oil . Use only engine oil with the Changing the oil and oil filter recommended grade and vis- cosity. CAUTION . Be careful not to spill engine oil If you change your own oil, be sure when adding it.
Page 461 11-12 Maintenance and service/Engine oil Amount of Oil filter color Part number rotation Black 15208AA160 1 rotation CAUTION . Never over tighten the oil filter because that can result in an oil leak. . Thoroughly wipe off any engine oil that has spilled over the exhaust pipe and/or under-cover.
Page 462: Synthetic Oil
, u s e o n l y SUBARU Super Coolant. If the SUBARU Super Coolant is diluted with another brand or CONTINUED...
Page 463: Cooling Fan, Hose And Connections
11-38 and Fuses and circuits 12-10. If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If frequent addition of coolant is neces- sary, there may be a leak in the engine cooling system. It is recommended that...
Page 464: Air Cleaner Element
It may be difficult to change the coolant. When replacing the air cleaner ele- Have the coolant changed by your ment, use a genuine SUBARU air SUBARU dealer if necessary. cleaner element. If it is not used, there is the possibility of causing a The coolant should be changed according negative effect to the engine.
Page 465: Replacing The Air Cleaner Element
Warranty and Maintenance Booklet . Un- der extremely dusty conditions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts. Non-turbo models 2. Open the air cleaner case (rear). 5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),...
Page 466: Spark Plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark install a new air cleaner element. plugs. It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer. The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the Warranty and Maintenance Book- let .
Page 467: Drive Belts
Maintenance Booklet . Consult your Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. in the Warranty and Maintenance Book- SUBARU dealer for replacement. let . Consult your SUBARU dealer for Recommended grade and If the drive belt is loose, cracked or worn, details.
Page 468: Front Differential Gear Oil (Cvt Models)
Warranty and Maintenance Booklet . to the maintenance schedule in the harmful to your eyes. If brake Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Warranty and Maintenance Booklet . fluid gets in your eyes, immedi- Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Page 469: Recommended Brake Fluid
If MAX level line you suspect a problem, have the The brake fluid level must be checked in vehicle checked at your SUBARU this area. MIN level line dealer. . When clutch fluid is added, be Check the fluid level monthly.
Page 470: Recommended Clutch Fluid
SUBARU dealer. check the fluid level for the clutch system cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or 1. With the engine off, depress the brake at the inboard side of the reservoir a fire.
Page 471: Brake Pedal
Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than 2 lbf (10 N, 1 kgf). If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU deal-...
Page 472: Checking The Clutch Pedal Free Play
SUBARU deal- applied. If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION If you continue to drive despite the...
Page 473: Breaking-In Of New Brake Pads And Linings
Breaking-in of new brake 8 notches / 45 lbf (200 N, 20.4 kgf) pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After WARNING replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows.
Page 474: Tires And Wheels
11-25 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels temperature outside. By way of example, Tires and wheels Winter (snow) tires the following table shows the required tire Winter tires are best suited for driving on pressures that correspond to various out- Types of tires snow-covered and icy roads.
Page 475: Tire Inspection
In this event, as soon as possible. When a tire is replaced, adjustments are go to a SUBARU dealer to have the When a spare tire is mounted or a necessary to ensure continued normal system inspected as soon as possible.
Page 476: Tire Pressures And Wear
Drive slowly to the nearest authorized cause the tires to wear abnormally. the tire placard. The tire placard is located SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle on the door pillar on the driver s side. inspected. Driving even a short distance warms up the tires and increases the tire pressures.
Page 477 11-28 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels . 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 478: Wheel Balance
SUBARU dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation. CAUTION...
Page 479: Tire Rotation
11-30 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels Tire rotation direction mark Tire rotation Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel. To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniformly, it is best to rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Page 480: Wheel Replacement
Ride interfere with brake caliper opera- For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU tion and may cause the tires to rub Handling against the wheel well housing dur- recommends replacing all four tires at Braking ing turns.
Page 481: Aluminum Wheels
In areas where water freezes in winter, the center cap is replaced, be sure to use an anti-freeze type windshield washer replace them with genuine SUBARU parts fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid designed for aluminum wheels. contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% When there is only a small amount of surfactant, by volume.
Page 482: Replacement Of Wiper Blades
11-33 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades Replacement of wiper blades CAUTION Washer Fluid Freezing Concentration Temperature . Adjust the washer fluid concen- Grease, wax, insects, or other material on 10.48F (−128C) tration appropriately for the out- the windshield or the wiper blade results in −48F (−208C) side temperature.
Page 483: Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
11-34 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades Windshield wiper blade as- Windshield wiper blade rub- carefully return the wiper arms sembly on the windshield by hand. You should not return the wiper arms 1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield. to the windshield only by the return spring.
Page 484: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
11-35 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades grooves in the rubber and slide the blade Rear window wiper blade rubber assembly into the support until it assembly locks. 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal Claw spines from the old blade rubber and...
Page 485: Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
11-36 Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades Rear window wiper blade 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support. rubber 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. Metal spines 4.
Page 486: Battery
11-37 Maintenance and service/Battery ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, Battery the wiper may scratch the rear window glass. WARNING 5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. . Before beginning work on or near 6.
Page 487: Fuses
11-38 Maintenance and service/Fuses Fuses remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the CAUTION positive battery terminal and any- thing connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact Never replace a fuse with one hav- with any other metallic portion of ing a higher rating or with material the vehicle because a short cir-...
Page 488 6. If the same fuse blows again, this corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, indicates that its system has a problem. replace it. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK / OFF position and turn off all electrical accessories.
Page 489: Installation Of Accessories
Maintenance and service/Installation of accessories Headlights (models with HID Installation of accessories Replacing bulbs headlights) Always consult your SUBARU dealer WARNING WARNING before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such Bulbs may become very hot while...
Page 490 NOTE . If headlight aiming is required, con- sult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim. . It may be difficult to replace the High beam headlight High beam headlight bulbs.
Page 491: Front Turn Signal Light Front Side Marker Light
Parking light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Front turn signal light and front side Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU marker light dealer if necessary. Front fog light (if equipped) It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Page 492: Rear Combination Lights
11-43 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs Rear combination lights sembly rearward and remove it from the vehicle. Guide pins Clip 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove Stop/tail light (This light is also used as 6. Put the rear combination light assem- the upper and lower screws that secure the rear side marker light.) bly into place while aligning the 2 guide...
Page 493: License Plate Light
Have the bulbs replaced by your cing the battery. and pull it out. SUBARU dealer if necessary. . Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re- moved parts; children could swallow them.
Page 494: Replacing Access Key Battery
1. Pull out the mechanical key. the board. may result in a malfunction. . It is recommended that the battery should be replaced by a SUBARU dealer. . Use a new battery. . After replacing the battery, confirm that the access key/transmitter func- tions properly.
Page 495: Replacing Transmitter Battery
11-46 Maintenance and service/Battery replacement illustration. Attach the cover firmly. 2. Remove the transmitter case from the 4. Replace the old battery with a new key head. battery (type CR1620 or equivalent) mak- Replacing transmitter battery ing sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up.
Page 496: Specifications
Specifications Specifications ............. 12-2 Tires..............12-9 Temporary spare tires ........12-9 Dimensions............12-2 Fuses and circuits ........... 12-10 Engine ............... 12-3 Fuel ..............12-3 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ..........12-10 Engine oil ............12-4 Fuse panel located in the engine Manual transmission, front differential and rear compartment ..........
Page 497: Specifications
12-2 Specifications/Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions in (mm) Item Non-turbo models Turbo models Overall length 180.9 (4,595) Overall width 70.7 (1,795) Overall height 68.3 (1,735)* 66.3 (1,685)* Wheel base 103.9 (2,640) Tread Front 60.8 (1,545) Rear 61.0 (1,550) Ground clearance*...
Page 498: Engine
12-3 Specifications/Specifications Engine Engine model FB25 FA20 (2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo) (2.0 L, DOHC, turbo) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke petrol engine Displacement cu-in (cc) 152.4 (2,498) 121.9 (1,998) Bore 6 Stroke in (mm) 3.70 6 3.54 (94.0 6 90.0) 3.39 6 3.39 (86.0 6 86.0) Compression ratio 10.0 : 1...
Page 499: Engine Oil
SUBARU dealer. Approved engine oil We recommend that you 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 500 12-5 Specifications/Specifications Alternative engine oil If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used. NOTE Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.
Page 501 12-6 Specifications/Specifications Turbo models SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Oil capacity applicable temperature Adding the oil from L to F level: 5W-30 synthetic oil is required for 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) optimum engine performance and pro- Changing the oil and oil filter: tection.
Page 502: Manual Transmission, Front Differential And Rear Differential Gear Oil
Specifications/Specifications Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil Manual transmission oil Front differential gear oil (CVT models) Rear differential gear oil SUBARU Extra MT* Oil grade API classification GL-5 API classification GL-5 (75W-90)* 75W/90* SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature *: 75W/90 oil is the recommended oil.
Page 503: Fluids
Fluid capacity* Remarks* Non-turbo models: 12.9 US qt (12.2 liters, 10.7 Imp qt) Continuously variable transmission Continuously variable trans- Consult your SUBARU dealer. fluid (CVT models) mission fluid 11-18 Turbo models: 13.1 US qt (12.4 liters, 10.9 Imp qt) FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4...
Page 504: Electrical System
12-9 Specifications/Specifications Electrical system Battery type and capacity (5HR) 55D23L (12V-48AH) Alternator 12V-130A Non-turbo models SILZKAR7B11 (NGK) Spark plugs ILKAR8H6 (NGK) Turbo models Tires Vehicle model Non-turbo models Turbo models Tire size P225/60R17 98H P225/55R18 97H P225/55R18 97H 17 6 7J 18 6 7J 18 6 7J Wheel size...
Page 505: Fuses And Circuits
12-10 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Trailer hitch connector Empty Door locking Front wiper deicer relay Combination meter 7.5A Remote control rear view mirrors Seat heater relay Combination meter Integrated unit Stop light...
Page 506 12-11 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating Luggage light 7.5A Auto air conditioner unit Keyless unit Integrated unit 7.5A 7.5A Illumination Clutch switch Steering lock control Seat heaters unit Backup light 7.5A Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol unit 7.5A Daytime running lights...
Page 507: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment
12-12 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating ABS unit Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol unit Main fan (cooling fan) Sub fan (cooling fan) Empty Audio Headlight (low beam) Headlight (high beam) Back-up Horn Rear window defogger Mirror heater...
Page 508 12-13 Specifications/Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating Empty Empty Headlight (low beam right hand) Headlight (low beam left hand)
Page 509: Bulb Chart
12-14 Specifications/Bulb chart Bulb chart NOTE Lights A, B and C are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
Page 510 Do not remove any headlight- 15) License plate light 12V-5W assembly components by yourself. Parking light (models with HID light) For replacement, contact your Side turn signal light (if equipped) SUBARU dealer. High-mounted stop light *: Only 5W illuminates CONTINUED...
Page 511 12-16 Specifications/Bulb chart 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 512: Vehicle Identification
12-17 Specifications/Vehicle identification Vehicle identification Vehicle identification number (under the floor carpet of the right-hand front seat) Emission control label Tire inflation pressure label Certification label Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Fuel label Air conditioner label...
Page 514: Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A............13-2 Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities ..........13-13 Tire information ..........13-2 Adverse safety consequences of overloading Tire labeling ............13-2 on handling and stopping and on tires ... 13-14 Recommended tire inflation pressure....
Page 515: For U.s.a
13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/For U.S.A. For U.S.A. Tire information Example: Tire labeling The following information has been Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire compiled according to Code of (1) P = Certain tire type used on Identification Number or TIN) are Federal Regulations Title 49, Part light duty vehicles such as passen- placed on the sidewall of a tire by...
Page 516 13-3 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Example: WARNING Speed ratings apply only to the tire, not to the vehicle. (1) Manufacturer s Identification Putting a speed rated tire on (6) Load Index: A numerical code Mark any vehicle does not mean which specifies the maximum load (2) Tire Size the vehicle can be operated...
Page 517: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE- The vehicle placard is affixed to the Maximum load rating WALL 2 POLYESTER driver s side B-pillar. The load rating at the maximum permissible weight load for this tire. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Example: For example, MAX.
Page 518: Glossary Of Tire Terminology
13-5 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information crease in temperature could cause sidewall rubber which, when in- Glossary of tire terminology tread separation, and failure of the flated, bears the load. Accessory weight tire(s). Possible resulting loss of Chunking The combined weight (in excess of vehicle control could lead to an The breaking away of pieces of the...
Page 519 13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Extra load tire Measuring rim ing on a vehicle. A tire designed to operate at higher The rim on which a tire is fitted for Light truck (LT) tire loads and higher inflation pressure physical dimension requirements.
Page 520 13-7 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Passenger car tire Rim type designation sory weight, including heavy duty A tire intended for use on passen- The industry of manufacturer s des- brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, ger cars, multipurpose passenger ignation for a rim by style or code.
Page 521 13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Tread rib accessory weight, and normal oc- A tread section running circumfer- cupant weight (distributed in accor- entially around a tire. dance with Table 1 that is ap- Tread separation pended to the end of this section) Pulling away of the tread from the and dividing by 2.
Page 522 13-9 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating Vehicle normal load, Occupant distribution in a capacity, number of number of occupants normally loaded vehicle occupants 2 through 4 2 in front.
Page 523: Tire Care Maintenance And Safety Practices
13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Tire care maintenance and rotation. After tire rotation, adjust carrier, etc., and the tongue load of safety practices a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity the tire pressures and make sure Check on a daily basis that the can be calculated by the following the wheel nuts are correctly tigh- tires are free from serious damage,...
Page 524 13-11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) Example 1B Calculating total and load ca- pacities varying seating con- plus cargo weighing 662 lbs (300 figurations kg). Calculate the available load capa- Calculate the total weight. city as shown in the following examples: Example 1A...
Page 525 13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Calculate the available load ca- Calculate the available load ca- with the statement The combined pacity. pacity. weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs . For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 375 lbs (170 kg).
Page 526: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities
13-13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Determining compatibility of Example 2B tire and vehicle load capaci- ties The sum of four tires maximum load ratings must exceed the max- imum loaded vehicle weight ( GVWR ). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle s maximum...
Page 527: Adverse Safety Consequences Of Overloading On Handling And Stopping And On Tires
13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information Tire could separate from its rim. parts of the body. safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu- Therefore, this means that the Steps for Determining Cor- lated in Step 4. vehicle cannot necessarily be rect Load Limit loaded up to the tire s maximum...
Page 528: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
13-15 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Uniform tire quality grading standards Uniform tire quality grading form to Federal Safety Require- cified government test surfaces of standards ments in addition to these grades. asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- Treadwear mance.
Page 529: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)
NHTSA cannot become involved ble tire failure. in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 530: Index
Index...
Page 531 14-2 Index ® iPod operations ............ 5-28 Abbreviation ..............2 Power and audio controls ........5-10 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........7-33 Satellite radio operations ......... 5-19 Warning light ............3-18 Set ................ 5-4 Access key ..............2-8 USB storage device operations ........ 5-28 Warning light ............
Page 532 14-3 Index Brake pedal Clutch pedal free play ........... 11-23 Free play ............. 11-22 Coolant level............11-14 Reserve distance ..........11-22 Fluid level (brake fluid) .......... 11-19 Brake system ............7-32 Fluid level (clutch fluid).......... 11-20 Warning light ............3-19 Fluid level (washer fluid)........
Page 533 14-4 Index Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..... 7-23 Driving Fluid............11-18, 12-8 All-Wheel Drive warning light ........3-21 Coolant............11-14, 12-8 AWD models............8-5 Temperature high warning light ........ 3-15 Car phone/cell phone ..........6 Temperature low indicator light......... 3-15 Drinking..............
Page 534 14-5 Index Economy hints ............8-2 Flat tires ..............9-5 Filler lid and cap............7-5 Floor mat ..............6-12 Gauge..............3-10 Fluid level Requirements ..........7-3, 12-3 Brake ..............11-19 Fuses ..............11-38 Clutch..............11-20 Fuses and circuits ............ 12-10 Continuously variable transmission......
Page 535 14-6 Index OFF indicator light..........3-20 Turn signal ............3-30 To activate/deactivate ..........7-46 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF......... 3-23 Warning light ............3-20 Vehicle Dynamics Control operation......3-22 HomeLink ..............3-99 X-mode ..............3-30 ® Hook Information display............3-31 Cargo tie-down ............6-16 Inside mirror ..............
Page 536 14-7 Index License plate light ............. 11-44 Manual Light Climate control ............4-7 Backup ..............11-43 Mode (continuously variable transmission) ....7-25 Cargo area.............. 6-2 Seat............... 1-4 Control switch............3-88 Transmission ............7-21 Daytime running............. 3-91 Transmission oil ........... 11-18, 12-7 Dome ..............
Page 537 14-8 Index Temperature indicator ........3-31, 3-40 Turn signal light............ 11-43 Overhead console ............6-7 Rear seat ..............1-8 Overheating engine ............ 9-12 Folding down ............1-10 Head restraint adjustment......... 1-9 Reclining ............... 1-12 Rear view camera ............6-17 Parking Rear window Brake ..............
Page 538 14-9 Index Backup light ............11-43 Warning light and chime .......... 3-11 Front fog light ............11-42 Security Headlight ............. 11-40 Alarm system ............2-20 License plate light ..........11-44 Immobilizer ............. 2-2 Parking light ............11-42 Indicator light ............3-28 Rear combination light ...........
Page 539 14-10 Index Steering wheel Towing ..............9-13 Power..............7-31 All wheels on the ground ......... 9-16 Tilt/telescopic............3-108 Flat-bed truck............9-15 Stop light ..............11-43 Hooks ..............9-13 Storage compartment ........... 6-5 Weight ..............8-19 Sun shade ..............2-40 Trailer Sun visors..............
Page 540 14-11 Index Warning light ............3-22 Warranties and maintenance........8-18 Ventilator ..............4-2 Washing ..............10-2 Waxing and polishing ..........10-3 Wear indicators ............11-29 Wheel Warning and indicator lights ........3-11 Aluminum ............11-32 Warning chimes Balance............... 11-29 Keyless access with push-button start system ... 3-23 Nut tightening torque..........
Page 545 GAS STATION REFERENCE Fuel: Engine oil: Use only the following oils. Non-turbo models . API classification SM or SN with the words ENERGY Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI CONSERVING or RESOURCE CONSERVING (90 RON) or higher. .
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Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Immobilizer

Keys

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Rear Gate

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator Control

Climate Control Panel

Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C and D)

Manual Clim Ate Control Operation

Defrosting

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Power and Audio Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

Auxiliary Input Jack

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

USB Storage Device / Ipod

Audio

Audio Control Buttons

Bluetooth Audio

Hands-Free System (if Equipped)

Interior Equipment

Quick Links

Chapters

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