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  • Page 1 2012 Tribeca Quick Reference Guide I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Contents may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of Subaru of America, Inc. © 2011 Subaru of America, Inc. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 2 - 3 Instrument Panel 4 - 5 Gauges 6 - 7 Personalize 8 - 9 Controls 10 - 17 While Operating 18 - 19 Safety/In Case of Emergency 20 - 21 Additional Information 22 - 23 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 4: Remote Keyless Entry

    Remote Keyless Entry Lock/Arm and rear gate and activate the security alarm. rear gate are not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed.
  • Page 5 Seating Power Driver Seat: Power Driver’s Seat: 8-way Adjust Memory (if equipped) 1. Forward/Backward, Angle You can memorize two seat positions. and Height To memorize seat positions: Move the switch toward the front or rear to move the seat forward or backward. 4.
  • Page 6: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 7 12-13 14-15 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 8: Gauges

    Gauges Immediate Attention Caution Informational Tachometer Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob Temperature Gauge Seatbelt warning Brake system Front passenger Rear Differential oil seatbelt warning temperature warning SRS airbag system High beam indicator light Security indicator light AT OIL TEMP warning Door open ABS warning...
  • Page 9 Speedometer Fuel Gauge Trip meter and odometer Vehicle Dynamics Turn signals Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation Front fog light indicator Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF light (if equipped) CHECK ENGINE / Headlight indicator light Malfunction indicator Cruise Control Tire pressure warning light indicator light Front passenger frontal Cruise control set...
  • Page 10: Personalize

    Personalize Steering Column Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise position of the column. Firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving. Power Exterior Mirrors the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror, then return the knob to the neutral/center position.
  • Page 11 Power Moonroof Rear Seat Entertainment System (if equipped) (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed You can enjoy watching movies or position, press the switch to tilt the listening to music when a movie DVD or rear of the moonroof up. Press and hold music CD is inserted into the rear seat the switch to lower the moonroof.
  • Page 12: Controls

    Controls Light Controls Push up for right turn signal. Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, parking lights, taillights and license plate lights. Turns on fog lights (if equipped). Push down for left turn signal. Turns on instrument panel lights, tail lights, parking lights and license plate lights.
  • Page 13: Windshield Wipers

    INT. HIGH Windshield Wipers Daytime Running Lights To turn the wipers on, press the Daytime running lights are standard wiper control lever down one level on your vehicle. A reduced brightness for intermittent, two levels for low, or high beam will be automatically turned three levels for high speed.
  • Page 14: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls AUTOMATIC 3. Heated Seats The left button is for the driver’s seat CLIMATE CONTROL and the right button is for the front 1. Rear A/C Cooling passenger’s seat. To warm the seats, A fan speed control dial is located on the press the appropriate button.
  • Page 15 6. Recirculated/Outside Air 8. Air Flow Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn the desired air flow mode: ventilation, into the passenger compartment. bi-level, heat or heat-defrost will be displayed on the fan speed Press the button again to allow outside air into the compartment.
  • Page 16: Audio Controls

    Controls Audio Controls 6. Presets You can save up to six favorite stations for Radio Functions each band – FM1, FM2, and AM. Select a frequency and press one of the preset 1. Power/Volume Control buttons until a confirmation beep is heard. off;...
  • Page 17 9. Load Disc (single disc player) 15. Scan Insert a disc into the slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and previewing the first 10 seconds will begin play at the first track. of each track on the disc. Normal playback will resume after all 10.
  • Page 18: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    Controls Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) the switch up or down to find the desired to increase or frequency. In CD mode, push the switch up reduce volume. or down to skip forward or back a track. desired audio mode – FM, the sound.
  • Page 19 Cruise Control Resume Temporary Cancel Push the control lever There are two ways to temporarily cancel cruise control: depress the brake pedal or Shut Off To deactivate cruise control, push the located on the end of the control the vehicle is stopped, turn the light on the instrument panel will turn on.
  • Page 20: While Operating

    While Operating Automatic Shift Mode Ultimate Control The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with five forward speeds, one reverse speed, and a manual mode. Switch to the optional AT Shift mode when you need that extra boost for uphill driving. Normal Mode position, the transmission is in normal 1.
  • Page 21 Rear View Monitor Navigation (if equipped) Vehicles with Navigation system have 1. Width of the vehicle: Oblique a rear view camera. When the selector vertical lines 2. Approx. 6.5-10 feet from the rear position, the rear view is shown on the bumper: Green horizontal line display.
  • Page 22: Safety/In Case Of Emergency

    Safety / In Case of Emergency Child Restraint System For maximum safety, first carefully read and follow the instructions from the device manufacturer to properly install the restraint system inside your vehicle. Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your vehicle. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for the proper installation instructions.
  • Page 23 Subaru dealer or a commercial towing service. Subaru Roadside Assistance Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2011 Subaru vehicle. Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has...
  • Page 24: Additional Information

    Subaru ownership. Log on to My.Subaru.com to access features such as: automated service history, e-mail maintenance reminders, online Owner’s Manual, warranty information, maintenance schedules and much more...
  • Page 25: Engine Oil

    Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Fuel Capacity panel, approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons of fuel remain. engine light on the instrument panel may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should be tightened until a click is heard).
  • Page 26 Notes I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 27: Owner Information

    DELIVERY DATE OWNER NAME OWNER NAME Owner Resources & Warranty ‰ Present the Subaru Owner’s Manual & Quick Reference Guide (detailed review in “Operation & Controls” section) ‰ Review Subaru Roadside Assistance, Owner Cards & Provide Toll-Free Number 1-800-261-2155 ‰...
  • Page 28 Operation & Controls Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAL & QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE OPERATION & CONTROLS ‰ ‰ Review Master & Valet Keys Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking & Filling of Vehicle Fluids ‰ Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System ‰...
  • Page 29 Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 MSA5B1206A Issued July 2011 Printed in USA 10/11 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 30 2012 Consumer Electronics/ ® Bluetooth & Audio Technology Quick Reference Guide I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 31 Table of Contents Bluetooth Basics 2 - 3 Bluetooth without Navigation System Impreza 2.0i / WRX / WRX/STI / Forester 2.5X 4 - 7 Legacy and Outback 8 - 11 BlueConnect ® Tribeca 12 - 13 Bluetooth with Navigation System Impreza 2.0i / WRX / WRX/STI / Forester 2.5X 14 - 17...
  • Page 32: Bluetooth Basics

    Bluetooth Basics o The cell phone is turned off. o The cell phone is not in the phone call area. o The battery of the cell phone has run down. o The cell phone is behind the seat or in the glove box. o A metal material covers or touches the cell phone.
  • Page 33 the other party speak at the same time, it may be difficult for the other party to hear your voice and vice versa. This is normal. the party you are calling may notice an undesirable echo sound. o When air from the ventilator blows directly towards the microphone. o When the sound coming from the ventilator is loud.
  • Page 34: (Impreza 2.0I/Wrx/Wrx Sti, Forester 2.5X)

    Bluetooth for AM/FM Stereo and Single Disc CD Player (Impreza 2.0i/WRX/WRX STI, Forester 2.5X) Forester 2.5X/WRX/WRX STI Impreza 2.0i Phone off Phone on Talk button Phone off Phone on Talk button hook button hook button hook button hook button Pairing Your Cell Phone Press the phone off hook button and listen to phone prompts.
  • Page 35 Press the talk button and say “confirm.” Pass-key for pairing will be given audibly as well as be displayed on the radio display. Put your phone into Bluetooth pairing mode and pair your phone to the system using the pass-key provided. When phone is successfully paired you will hear “The phone is e is paired and ready for use.”...
  • Page 36 Making a Call Press the talk button again and say the number. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 37: Receiving A Call

    Press the phone off hook button to dial or press the talk button to add more numbers. The phone will start dialing. To end the call, press the phone on hook button. Receiving a Call When a call comes in you will be notified. If the audio system is on, the audio system will mute and a voice prompt will inform you.
  • Page 38: Legacy And Outback

    Bluetooth for AM/FM Stereo with Display Type Radio (Legacy and Outback) Phone off Phone on Talk button hook button hook button Pairing Your Cell Phone Press the phone off hook button. Rotate the tune knob, to select “Pair Phone”. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 39 Follow the audible prompt, then select “Record Name” and then say the name to be registered. Select “Confirm pair phone?”. Select “Phone Only” to register a cell phone. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 40: Making A Call

    After “Car Multi-Media” is displayed, a pass key to pair phone will be displayed. “Phone paired successfully” will be displayed when pairing has been completed. Making a Call I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 41 Press the talk button again and say the number. The system will audibly repeat the number. If correct, press the phone off hook button to dial, or press the talk button to change, cancel or delete the number. The phone will start dialing. To end the call, press the phone on hook button.
  • Page 42: Blueconnect

    ® BlueConnect (Tribeca 3.6R Limited and Touring models) Controls Location BlueConnect controls for the Tribeca are located in the overhead console. Controls Function Phone button – activate and deactivate system. Volume up and down buttons. Voice recognition button – Barge in button, to barge in so you don’t have to listen to all the prompts.
  • Page 43 Pairing Your Cell Phone using the pairing code you provided earlier. Making a Call Receiving a Call prompt will inform you. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 44 Bluetooth for AM/FM Stereo with HD Radio , Single Disc CD Player and Navigation (Impreza 2.0i/WRX/WRX STI, Forester 2.5X) Pairing Your Cell Phone Then touch “Bluetooth.” I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 45 Touch “Add New.” A pass-key pairing number will appear on the screen. Put your phone into Bluetooth pairing mode and pair your phone to the system using the pass-key provided. When the phone is successfully paired the screen will show the phone’s name on the list.
  • Page 46 Making a Call be displayed. Touch the numbers for the phone number you wish to call. When complete, touch the green phone soft key to make the call. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 47: During A Call

    During a Call Red phone symbol – Touch this to end a call. numeric key input. Transfer – Touch to switch the volume of the call. the phone conversation back to your cell phone. Receiving a Call decline the incoming call. When a call comes in the incoming call screen appears automatically.
  • Page 48: Bluetooth With Navigation System

    Bluetooth with Navigation System (Legacy and Outback) MENU button Phone off Phone on Talk button hook button hook button I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 49 Pairing Your Cell Phone Then touch “Bluetooth Settings.” Now touch “Register.” A pass-key number will appear on the screen. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 50 Put your phone into Bluetooth pairing mode and pair your phone to the system using the pass-key provided. When the phone is successfully paired the screen will show the phone’s name on the list. Making a Call will be displayed. After the beep, say the numbers of the phone number you wish to call.
  • Page 51 During a Call Mute – Touch this to mute the call. he call. Speaker – Touch to switch the phone conversation back to your cell phone. Red phone symbol – Touch this to end a call. 1 – 5 – Touch 1 through 5 to change the volume of the call.
  • Page 52 ® TomTom Navigation with Bluetooth (Optional on Forester 2.5X Premium models) Pairing Your Cell Phone ap anywhere within the displayed navigation map to bring up the Main Menu. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 53 Making a Call within the displayed navigation map to bring up the Main Menu. in the Main Menu. one phone is paired, make sure that your using your phone. Receiving a Call If someone calls when you are driving, a screen will automatically pop up, and you will have the option to Accept or Refuse the call.
  • Page 54 Notes I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 55 Your Subaru dealer is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 56 Foreword This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual for SUBARU B9 TRIBECA and contains a detailed description and instructions for proper operation of the Rear Seat Entertainment System provid- ed in your vehicle. To ensure optimum and correct use of your Rear Seat Entertain- ment System, please read this supplement and get acquainted with the system before using it.
  • Page 57 Contents Safety Warnings ............3 Skipping chapters backward ..........29 Title search ................30 Before Use ..............4 Skipping to a predetermined screen ........31 System Components ............ 5 Displaying each disc’s menu on the screen ......31 Basic Operations ............6 Changing the audio language ..........32 What You Can Enjoy with Your Rear Seat Entertainment Changing the subtitle language ...........33 System ................
  • Page 58 Contents Initial Settings ..............45 Setting DVD/Audio/Subtitle Language ....... 46 Setting the Angle Mark Display ......... 47 Setting the Viewer Restriction Level ........48 Password registration ............49 Connecting External Devices to Your Rear Seat Entertainment System ...........50 Adjusting Display Conditions and Selecting Display Mode ................51 Display Condition Adjustment ..........
  • Page 59: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this supplement. These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this supplement carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your Rear Seat Entertainment System safely.
  • Page 60: Before Use

    Before Use Never try watching videos or using other entertainment programs with your Rear Seat Entertainment System by keeping the vehicle engine running in a garage or other enclosed area. Exhaust gases accumulated in such an area or entering the vehicle are dangerous, or even lethal. The driver must not attempt to operate or watch the Rear Seat Entertainment System while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 61: System Components

    System Components The Rear Seat Entertainment System consists of the following components: Display (Refer to Page 7.) DVD player (Refer to Page 22.) External device jacks (Refer to Page 50.) Accessory power outlet (Refer to Page 50.) In addition to the components listed above, there is a remote control and two sets of wireless headphones as attach- ments to the system.
  • Page 62: Basic Operations

    Replacements of the dedicated headphones and remote control are available from your SUBARU dealer should you lose them. You can also enjoy TV games from a home-use TV game machine or video programs from a video tape player with the Rear Seat Entertainment System if such an external device is connected to one of the external device jacks of the system.
  • Page 63: Display

    Basic Operations Display How to open and close the display Push the release button to open the display. The display will swing down partway along its full swing angle. S00101 1) Release button...
  • Page 64 Basic Operations Adjust the display to the desired angle. S00102 To close the display to its storage position, swing and push it up until it locks. Close the display when it is not in use to help reduce the chance of injury in the event of an accident or sudden stop.
  • Page 65: Keeping The Display Clean

    Basic Operations Keeping the display clean Do not touch the display screen with bare hands. The display screen is easily soiled with hand grease. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display screen surface. Do not use organic solvents. The screen surface is sensitive to scratches or other physical damage.
  • Page 66: Remote Control

    Basic Operations Remote Control The Rear Seat Entertainment System can be operated only using the remote control (except when ejecting a disc). Touching a switch on the display screen directly with your finger does not have any effect. Store the remote control in the center or rear console box when the Rear Seat Entertainment System is not being used to reduce the chance of in- jury in case of an accident or sudden stop.
  • Page 67 Basic Operations To use the remote control, direct its signal-emitting eye toward the signal reception window of the display. S00104 1) Signal emitting eye 2) Signal reception window...
  • Page 68: Control Buttons And Joystick

    Basic Operations Control buttons and joystick DVD • CD button When this button is pressed, the Rear Seat Entertainment System turns on. The display will show DVD mode or CD mode. VIDEO button When this button is pressed, the system will accept and op- erate on the video signal from an external video device con- nected to the system.
  • Page 69 Basic Operations AUDIO button 17) TRACK ( ) button When this button is pressed, the desired audio language or Each brief push (less than 1 second) of this button during op- MAIN/SUB sound channel can be selected when the player eration of the player advances the video scene chapter by is in operation.
  • Page 70: How To Use The Remote Control

    Basic Operations How to use the remote control You can control the operation of the DVD player using the buttons on the remote control. You can also control the player using the joystick on the remote control to highlight a switch on the display screen and then pressing the “ENTER” button. You cannot, however, control the player by touching a switch on the screen with your finger.
  • Page 71 Basic Operations DVD Video Menu 1 screen, push the remote control’s “CUR- the VIDEO CD menu only when you SOR” button again or highlight the “HIDE” play a video CD version 2.0. switch on the screen with the joystick and Music CD Menu then press the “ENTER”...
  • Page 72: Replacing The Battery

    Basic Operations Replacing the battery Take great care not to allow children to swallow batteries or any other removed part, as these could cause serious injury or death if swallowed. Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the remote control when replacing the battery. When the battery begins to get weak, the signal transmission range of the remote control becomes shorter.
  • Page 73 Basic Operations Remove the battery from the holder. S00107 Install a new battery (Type CR2025 or equivalent) in the holder. Make sure the bat- tery’s positive (+) side and the “+” mark on the holder are on the same side. Slide the battery holder into the remote control until it clicks.
  • Page 74: Wireless Headphones

    Basic Operations Wireless Headphones Use the wireless headphones to listen to audio outputted from your Rear Seat Entertainment System. Store the headphones in a door pocket when they are not being used in order to reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop.
  • Page 75 Basic Operations Press the “OFF • ON” button on the left earpiece to turn on the headphones: the power lamp on the right earpiece will come on. S00127 Adjust the sound level as desired with the volume dial on the right earpiece. S00128 1) Power lamp...
  • Page 76: Replacing The Batteries

    Basic Operations Adjust the earpieces to comfortable positions by extending or retracting the head- band. NOTE For longer battery life, turn off the headphones whenever they are not being used. Press the “OFF • ON” button to turn off the headphones and make sure power lamp has gone out.
  • Page 77 Basic Operations Remove the battery cover on the left earpiece by loosening the screw with a flat- head screwdriver. S00130 Remove the old batteries and install new ones (two AAA batteries). Pay careful at- tention to the (+) and (–) marks on the battery case. Reinstall the cover in position by tightening the screw with a flat-head screwdriver.
  • Page 78: Dvd Player

    Basic Operations DVD Player The DVD player can be operated when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Load a disc by inserting it into the disc slot of the player, with the label side facing up. The disc will be carried inward automatically when you insert it partially.
  • Page 79: Precautions To Observe When Handling Discs

    Precautions to Observe When Handling Discs Types of Discs Playable with the Rear Seat Entertainment System Your Rear Seat Entertainment System can play back music CDs, DVD video discs and video CDs that have any of the marks indicated below. NOTE The system is not compatible with DVD audio discs and MP3-file or WAV-file based music CDs.
  • Page 80 Precautions to Observe When Handling Discs When handling discs, follow these precautions: In cold and/or rainy weather, condensation can form inside the DVD player, pre- venting normal operation. If this happens, eject the disc and wait for the player to dry out.
  • Page 81: Dvd Video Discs

    Precautions to Observe When Handling Discs DVD video discs The DVD player of your Rear Seat Entertainment System can play back DVD video discs that conform to NTSC color TV formats. Any DVD video discs produced conforming to other formats such as PAL or SECAM cannot be used with the player. The following are example logos that may be indicated on DVD video discs and what they mean: The disc conforms to NTSC format of color TV.
  • Page 82: Copyright

    Precautions to Observe When Handling Discs Copyright The Dolby system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, DOLBY, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The Rear Seat Entertainment System incorporates copyright protection technology that is covered by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop- erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
  • Page 83: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing DVD Video Discs Starting playback With the vehicle’s ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position, insert the disc into the disc slot of the DVD player, with the label side facing up. The player automatically starts playback of the disc. If a disc is already in the player, press the “DVD •...
  • Page 84: Fast-Forwarding

    Playing Discs Fast-forwarding Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “ ” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER” button continuously until reaching the desired scene. Method using remote control alone: Press the remote control “TRACK ( )”...
  • Page 85: Skipping Chapters Forward

    Playing Discs Skipping chapters forward The data recorded on DVD video discs is divided into fragments called “titles”, and each title is further divided into smaller fragments called “chapters”. These titles and chapters are given specific numbers, which are indicated in the guide accompanying each disc. You can skip chapter(s) using the following procedure: Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “...
  • Page 86: Title Search

    Playing Discs Title search If you enter a desired title number using the remote control joystick, the disc is played back beginning with the specified title. The num- ber of titles differs from disc to disc. Refer to the guide attached to each disc for its title numbers. Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “SEARCH”...
  • Page 87: Skipping To A Predetermined Screen

    Playing Discs Skipping to a predetermined screen You can start playing a disc beginning with a registered predetermined screen. Some discs may not be compatible with this function. For the predetermined screen of each disc, refer to the guide accompanying it. Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “RETURN”...
  • Page 88: Changing The Audio Language

    Playing Discs Changing the audio language You can select a desired audio language from those available with the disc currently loaded in the player. Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “AUDIO” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER”...
  • Page 89: Changing The Subtitle Language

    Playing Discs Changing the subtitle language You can select a desired subtitle language from those available with the disc currently in the player. Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “S. TITLE” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER”...
  • Page 90: Image Angle Selection On Multi-Angle Recorded Scenes

    Playing Discs Image angle selection on multi-angle recorded scenes If you play back a DVD video disc containing scenes recorded using the multi-angle technology, you can enjoy viewing them from dif- ferent angles. For example, you can view the image of the same mountain from both the right and left sides. Some discs may not be compatible with this function.
  • Page 91: Selecting A Dynamic Range Control Setting

    Playing Discs Selecting a dynamic range control setting You can reduce (or compress) the difference between the maximum and minimum sound levels for your listening comfort during play- back of a disc. There are three settings available, each having a different level of compression. If you select the “MAX” setting, the dynamic range control lowers the maximum sound level while raising the minimum sound level.
  • Page 92: Playing Video Cds

    Playing Discs Playing Video CDs Starting playback With the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position, insert the CD into the disc slot of the DVD player, with the label side facing up. The player automatically starts playing the disc. If a disc is already in the player, press the remote control “DVD •...
  • Page 93: Fast-Forwarding

    Playing Discs Fast-forwarding Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “ ” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER” button continuously until reaching the desired scene. Method using remote control alone: Press the remote control “TRACK ( )”...
  • Page 94: Skipping Tracks Forward

    Playing Discs Skipping tracks forward The data recorded on video CDs is divided into fragments called “tracks”. These tracks are given specific numbers, which are indicated in the guide accompanying each disc. You can advance the disc skipping a track or tracks as follows: Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “...
  • Page 95: Skipping Tracks Backward

    Playing Discs Skipping tracks backward Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “ ” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then briefly press the “ENTER” button. The disc reverses to the beginning of the current track. If you briefly press the button again, the disc reverses to the beginning of the preceding track.
  • Page 96: Sound Channel (Main/Sub) Selection

    Playing Discs Sound channel (MAIN/SUB) selection Highlight the “AUDIO” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER” button once or as many times as necessary to select the desired sound channel. Each time you press the “ENTER” button, the sound channel will change in the following sequence: MAIN/SUB MAIN...
  • Page 97: Fast-Forwarding

    Playing Discs Fast-forwarding Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “ ” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER” button continuously. Method using remote control alone: Press the remote control “TRACK ( )” button continuously. Fast-reversing Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “...
  • Page 98: Skipping Tracks Forward

    Playing Discs Skipping tracks forward You can advance the disc skipping one or more tracks as follows: Method using screen and remote control: Highlight the “ ” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then briefly press the “ENTER” button. The disc skips the current track and advances to the beginning of the next track.
  • Page 99: Repeat Playback

    Playing Discs Repeat playback If you want to listen to the currently playing track again, perform the following: Highlight the “RTP” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER” button. The repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you press the “ENTER” button again. Random playback You can play all of the tracks on the disc currently in the player in a random order by doing the following: Highlight the “RDM”...
  • Page 100: Scan

    Playing Discs Scan The scan mode lets you listen to the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc in succession. Do the following to scan-play the disc: Highlight the “SCAN” switch on the screen with the remote control joystick, then press the “ENTER”...
  • Page 101: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings We recommend that you make these initial settings before enjoying DVD video discs with your Rear Seat Entertainment System in order to eliminate the inconvenience of making selections and settings each time you play a disc. DVD language (ENGLISH) Audio language (ENGLISH) Subtitle language (ENGLISH) Angle mark (ON)
  • Page 102: Setting Dvd/Audio/Subtitle Language

    Initial Settings Setting DVD/Audio/Subtitle Language The following languages are available for setting: ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH JAPANESE OTHERS On the SETUP MENU screen, highlight a language mode (DVD, Audio, or Subtitle mode) for which you wish to set a language using the remote control joystick and then press the “ENTER”...
  • Page 103: Setting The Angle Mark Display

    Initial Settings If you wish to set a language not included in the list of languages that appears on the SETUP MENU screen, highlight “OTHERS” in the second step above and enter the code of the desired language (refer to the language code list on Page 55) using the joystick.
  • Page 104: Setting The Viewer Restriction Level

    Initial Settings On the SETUP MENU screen, highlight “ANGLE MARK” with the remote control joy- stick, followed by pressing the “ENTER” button. Then, the angle mark display switches between “ON” and “OFF” each time the “ENTER” button is pressed. Select either “ON”...
  • Page 105: Password Registration

    Initial Settings Enter your four-digit password using the joystick, then press the “ENTER” button. The display will change to the “RESTRICTION LEVEL” screen. Select a restriction level number (1 – 8) with the joystick, then press the “ENTER” button. The switch color of the set number changes from white to gray. To return to the SETUP MENU screen, highlight the “...
  • Page 106: Connecting External Devices To Your Rear Seat Entertainment System

    Connecting External Devices to Your Rear Seat Entertainment System You can enjoy TV games from a home-use TV game machine or video programs from a video tape player with the Rear Seat Enter- tainment System if such an external device is connected to one of the external device jacks of the system. For further details, refer to the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer of each external device.
  • Page 107: Adjusting Display Conditions And Selecting Display Mode

    Adjusting Display Conditions and Selecting Display Mode In addition to the function that allows you to adjust the display color and other esthetic conditions, the Rear Seat Entertainment System has a function that enables you to select the display mode (normal and wide screens) according to your preference. Use the following methods for the adjustment and selection.
  • Page 108: Display Mode Selection

    Adjusting Display Conditions and Selecting Display Mode NOTE Select the “DEFAULT” switch to revert to a default setting. Item “+” direction (“ ”) “–” direction (“ ”) BRIGHTNESS Brighter Darker CONTRAST Stronger contrast Weaker contrast TONE Steeper tone gradation Gentler tone gradation COLOR Stronger green colors Stronger red colors...
  • Page 109: Selecting Method

    Adjusting Display Conditions and Selecting Display Mode Selecting method Each time you press the remote control “DISPLAY MODE” button, the mode chang- es in the following sequence: WIDE1 NORMAL WIDE2 Release the “DISPLAY MODE” button; 6 seconds later, a full screen will be dis- * This figure shows a screen image when the played in the selected mode.
  • Page 110: Error Messages

    The disc is incompatible with the sys- Remedy: Have the system inspected by dition. If an error message is displayed, tem. your SUBARU dealer. take the appropriate action that is indicat- Remedy: Check the inserted disc for any ed on this page.
  • Page 111: Language/Code List

    Language/Code List Language Code Language Code Language Code Czech 0319 Scots Gaelic 0704 Afar 0101 Welsh 0325 Galician 0712 Abkhazian 0102 Danish 0401 Guarani 0714 Afrikaans 0106 German 0405 Gujarati 0721 Amharic 0113 Bhutani 0426 Hausa 0801 Arabic 0118 Greek 0512 Hindi 0809...
  • Page 112 Language/Code List Language Code Language Code Language Code Yiddish (formerly ji) 1009 Macedonian 1311 Portuguese 1620 Javanese 1023 Malayalam 1312 Quechua 1721 Georgian 1101 Mongolian 1314 Rhaeto-Romance 1813 Kazakh 1111 Moldavian 1315 Kirundi 1814 Greenlandic 1112 Marathi 1318 Romanian 1815 Cambodian 1113 Malay...
  • Page 113 Language/Code List Language Code Language Code Serbian 1918 2023 Siswati 1919 Uighur 2107 Sesotho 1920 Ukrainian 2111 Sundanese 1921 Urdu 2118 Swedish 1922 Uzbek 2126 Swahili 1923 Vietnamese 2209 Tamil 2001 Volapuk 2215 Telugu 2005 Wol’of’ 2315 Tajik 2007 Xhosa 2408 Thai 2008...
  • Page 115 This supplement contains the descriptions and instructions for the Monitor System. Please read this supplement carefully before using your monitor system. Please keep this supplement with your Owner’s Manual and leave it in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information it contains.
  • Page 116 Contents I Programming other vehicle system functions ......31 Safety Warnings...............2 I Alarm system and shock sensor..........33 Before Use ................3 The calculator functions ..............34 Control Button Names ............5 The calendar functions ..............36 Displaying Vehicle Information Screen .........6 I Displaying calendar ..............36 I Adding a memo ................37 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle I Deleting a memo ..............39...
  • Page 117: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this supplement. These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this supplement carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your Monitor system safely.
  • Page 118: Before Use

    SUBARU dealer. Continuing to use Keep the volume low enough for you to hear outside the system could lead to a fire, an electric shock, or sounds some other type of accident.
  • Page 119 Before Use I About the monitor • Do not allow the monitor to get wet. If it gets wet (allowing, for example, to a spilled drink or wet umbrella), • Subjecting the control buttons or liquid crystal display to its internal electronic circuitry may malfunction. excessive shock could result in monitor deformation or •...
  • Page 120: Control Button Names

    Control Button Names This button is used to display the menu screen of your navigation system. See the Owner’s Manual Supplement for the navigation system. This button is used to switch the screen to a navigation system screen from any other screen. See the Owner’s Manual Supplement for the navigation system.
  • Page 121: Displaying Vehicle Information Screen

    Displaying Vehicle Information Screen The vehicle information screen provides a variety of information on your vehicle and driving. It also gives ways to program certain functions available in your vehicle. First, press the button, then select any of the keys on the screen. The screen displays the current fuel consumption rate, average fuel consumption rate, and the range you can drive on the remaining fuel.
  • Page 122 Displaying Vehicle Information Screen NOTE • You can turn the outside air temperature display on or off in the map screen by selecting the key. See Page 26. • You may not be able to use the vehicle information screen if data cannot be properly retrieved from the relevant vehicle systems.
  • Page 123: Displaying Vehicle Information And Programming Vehicle System Functions

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Displaying fuel consumption information and programming for the automatic alarm display I Displaying fuel consumption information Use the following procedure to display the current fuel consumption rate, average fuel consumption rate, and range you can drive on the remaining fuel. Press the button.
  • Page 124: I Programming Automatic Alarm Display For Low Remaining Fuel Level

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Programming automatic alarm display for low remaining fuel level You can program the display to make it automatically alert you of the correspondingly low fuel level remaining. Press the button and then select Select Select for the desired alarm display item (“FUEL“).
  • Page 125 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Select This completes the procedure. NOTE • If is displayed for “FUEL“ (remaining fuel level), the automatic alarm display function has been activated for that item. To deactivate the function, select . The indication should change from •...
  • Page 126: Displaying, Retaining, And Erasing Driving Record Data

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Displaying, retaining, and erasing driving record data I Displaying driving record data Use the following procedure to display the current driving record data (distance, time, and average fuel consumption rate). Press the button.
  • Page 127: I Retaining Driving Record Data

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Retaining driving record data Use the following procedure to retain the current driving record data. Press the button and then select Select below the trip meter designation (TRIP A or TRIP B) of the driving record data you wish to keep.
  • Page 128 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions will appear, requesting you to confirm your selection. Select it. Select This completes the procedure. NOTE • A maximum of three different driving record data sets can be retained for each of the trip meters (TRIP A and TRIP B). •...
  • Page 129: I Erasing Driving Record Data

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Erasing driving record data Use the following procedure to erase retained driving record data. Press the button and then select Select below the trip meter designation (TRIP A or TRIP B) about which you wish to erase the driving record data.
  • Page 130 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions will appear, requesting you to confirm your selection. Select it. Select This completes the procedure. NOTE There is no way to restore erased driving record data. Please use this procedure with caution so as not to accidentally erase any important data.
  • Page 131: I Displaying Retained Driving Record Data List

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Displaying retained driving record data list Use the following procedure to display a retained driving record data list. Press the button and then select Select for the trip meter (TRIP A or TRIP B) about which you wish to display the list.
  • Page 132: I Retaining Driving Record Data While Viewing A Retained Driving Record Data List

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Retaining driving record data while viewing a retained driving record data list Use the following procedure if you want to retain driving record data while viewing a relevant data list. Press the button and then select Select for the trip meter (TRIP A or TRIP B) about which you...
  • Page 133 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Select the history frame (data storage location) in which the data are to be retained. will appear, requesting you to confirm your selection. Select it if the selection is correct. Select This completes the procedure. NOTE •...
  • Page 134: I Erasing Driving Record Data While Viewing A Retained Driving Record Data List

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Erasing driving record data while viewing a retained driving record data list Use the following procedure if you want to erase retained driving record data while viewing a driving record data list. Press the button and then select Select...
  • Page 135 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Select the history frame (data storage location) where the data to be erased are retained. will appear, requesting you to confirm your selection. Select it. Select This completes the procedure. NOTE • There is no way to restore erased driving record data. Please use this procedure with caution so as not to accidentally erase any important data.
  • Page 136: Displaying Three Meters

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Displaying three meters Use the following procedure to display the three meters showing the average fuel consumption rate, current fuel consumption rate and throttle opening percentage. Press the button. Select The three meters will be displayed on the screen. This completes the procedure.
  • Page 137: Maintenance Schedule

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Maintenance schedule I Programming maintenance schedule You can program your maintenance schedule into the monitor system for any of the following items, in terms of period and distance intervals. - Maintenance - Fluids check - Tire pressure - Engine oil Use the following procedure:...
  • Page 138 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Select to enter the maintenance schedule date. Select will appear on the screen. Select it if the date is correct. Select Select to enter the maintenance schedule distance. Select will appear on the screen. Select it if the distance is correct.
  • Page 139 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Select This completes the procedure. When a vehicle maintenance schedule is programmed When a maintenance date alone is programmed, the monitor will remind you of the date by a message on the screen one month before, one week before, and on the day maintenance is due.
  • Page 140 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions NOTE • You may program in either the date first (Steps 3 through 5) or distance (Steps 6 through 9). You may also program in a date or a distance only. • Do not fail to select whenever a date or distance has been entered, otherwise the entry will not be enabled.
  • Page 141: Programming Vehicle System Functions

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Programming vehicle system functions I Programming display and answerback beep You can program the monitor system for certain display items (see below) and answerback beep using the following procedure: Press the button and then select Select .
  • Page 142 • The monitor system returns to the vehicle information screen when you select • Beep selection is enabled only when a genuine SUBARU audio system is connected. • Display time can be set for the following three automatic alarm items:...
  • Page 143: I Touch Panel Sensing Position Adjustment

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Touch panel sensing position adjustment You can adjust the touch panel’s sensing positions by using the following procedure: Press the button and then select Select Touch the center of the lower-left crossmark Touch the center of the upper-right crossmark...
  • Page 144 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Select if you want to save the changes . Select if you do not want to save the changes. The monitor system will return to the vehicle information screen. This completes the procedure. NOTE •...
  • Page 145: I Keyless Entry System Programming

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Keyless entry system programming You can program certain items related to the keyless entry system using the following procedure: Press the button and then select Select Select or set the following items. LOCK SIGNAL The keyless entry system has an answerback signaling function, which notifies the driver by electronic chirp and the turn signal lights when locking or unlocking...
  • Page 146: I Programming Other Vehicle System Functions

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Programming other vehicle system functions You can program the vehicle system functions described below by using the following procedure: Press the button and then select Select Select or set the following items. KEY ALERT Select or deselect this key to enable or disable the key lock-in prevention function.
  • Page 147 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions DEICER You can program the windshield wiper deicer for two operation modes: continuous and 15-minute. When the continuous operation mode is programmed, pressing the windshield wiper deicer switch means that the deicer will continue to function. It will, however, stop operating automatically if certain conditions are met.
  • Page 148: I Alarm System And Shock Sensor

    • It takes around 5 seconds for the sensitivity level to be adjusted. During this time, the security indicator light will flash to indicate the adjustment is being performed. • If the sensitivity adjustment has not been performed correctly, the buzzer (beeping sound) will sound four times. If the buzzer continues to sound frequently, please have the system inspected by a SUBARU dealer.
  • Page 149: The Calculator Functions

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions The calculator functions A calculator with an 8-digit display is available. The calculator also performs unit conversions between miles and kilometers, pounds and kilograms, etc. Press the button and then select To perform a unit conversion, enter a number, then select the key for the unit you wish to convert from, then the key for the unit you wish to convert to.
  • Page 150 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Description Action ÷ Division operator Perform division × × Multiplication operator Perform multiplication Memory recall Retrieve a number from memory, and overwriting the current display Memory add Add the currently displayed number to the memory Clear Clear the currently displayed number.
  • Page 151: The Calendar Functions

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions The calendar functions A calendar feature is available. I Displaying calendar Press the button. Select The calendar will appear. A mark will appear on today's date. NOTE Use the arrow buttons ( ) to display the previous and following months.
  • Page 152: I Adding A Memo

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Adding a memo You can add up to 20 memos to the calendar. Press the button and then select Select Select the slot you wish to add a memo to (q to @0 ) , then select NOTE Use the up and down arrows ( ) to show items...
  • Page 153 Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions Select Enter the text of the memo, and select will appear on screen. Select it if the date is correct. Select Select memo icon will appear on the calendar.
  • Page 154: I Deleting A Memo

    Displaying Vehicle Information and Programming Vehicle System Functions I Deleting a memo Press the button and then select Select Select a memo to delete from the list, then select Select Select...
  • Page 155: Displaying Statellite Radio Source

    Displaying Satellite Radio Source You can display the satellite radio source when the audio unit is in the satellite radio source mode. NOTE • Satellite radio can only be operated with the audio unit. • For detailed instructions on the operation of the audio unit, see the owner's manual furnished with the vehicle. The screen displays a convenient mode as the initial setting.
  • Page 156 Displaying Satellite Radio Source Select The screen displays another source mode. Select to return the screen of step 3 . Select The screen displays the satellite radio channel preset list screen. Select to return the screen of step 1 .
  • Page 157: Adjusting Brightness/Contrast

    Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Adjusting brightness/contrast Use the following procedure to adjust the brightness/contrast of the image on each screen: Press the button. Adjust the image contrast/brightness as follows: Select and then to adjust the brightness. Select and then to adjust the contrast. Select The previous screen will be displayed.
  • Page 158 NOTE CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 159 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 162 & Using your Owner’s Manual navigation system and/or Rear All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Seat Entertainment System, the Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail Before you operate your vehicle, carefully displays contain mercury. There- by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the read this manual.
  • Page 163 Chapter 10: Appearance care fully in order to gain a better understand- This chapter informs you how to keep your ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle SUBARU looking good. safely. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service...
  • Page 164: Abbreviation List

    & Abbreviation list Vehicle symbols Abbreviation Meaning You will find several abbreviations in this Light emitting diode There are some of the symbols you may manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- see on your vehicle. Malfunction indicator light tions are shown in the following list. For warning and indicator lights, refer to Methylcyclopentadienyl man- “Warning and indicator lights”...
  • Page 165 Mark Name Mark Name Mark Name Parking lights, tail lights, li- Child restraint lower an- Rear window defogger/Out- cense plate lights and instru- chorages side mirror defogger ment panel illumination Child restraint top tether an- Air recirculation Headlights chorages Horn Outside air Turn signal Windshield wiper deicer...
  • Page 166: Child Safety

    & Child safety . The SRS airbags deploy with Safety precautions when considerable speed and force. driving Occupants who are out of proper WARNING & Seatbelt and SRS airbag position when the SRS airbag . Never hold a child on your lap or deploys could suffer very serious injuries.
  • Page 167 . Never leave unattended children at all times in a child restraint gine exhaust system to prevent device or in a seatbelt. The SRS in the vehicle. They could acci- engine exhaust gas from enter- airbag deploys with considerable dentally injure themselves or ing the vehicle.
  • Page 168: Drinking And Driving

    & Drinking and driving & Drugs and driving & Driving when tired or sleepy WARNING WARNING WARNING Drinking and then driving is very There are some drugs (over the When you are tired or sleepy, your dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- counter and prescription) that can reaction will be delayed and your stream delays your reaction and...
  • Page 169: Tire Pressures

    Your vehicle should not be modified driving. In a collision or sudden stop, pressure of each tire (including the spare) other than with genuine SUBARU unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown at least once a month and before any long parts and accessories.
  • Page 170: California Proposition 65

    & California proposition 65 & On-road and off-road driving warning This vehicle is classified as a utility vehicle. Utility vehicles have a significantly WARNING higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Your vehicle has a higher ground Engine exhaust, some of its consti- clearance and higher center of gravity, tuents, and certain vehicle compo- making it more likely to roll over than...
  • Page 171 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 172 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 173 Engine hood lock release (page 11-4) Illustrated index Headlight switch (page 3-28) & Exterior Bulb replacement (page 11-36) Wiper switch (page 3-34) Moonroof (page 2-25) Roof rail (if equipped) (page 8-14) Door locks (page 2-5) Tire pressure (page 11-23) Flat tires (page 9-6) 10) Tire chains (page 8-11) 11) Fog light switch (page 3-32) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15)
  • Page 174 Rear gate (page 2-24) Rear wiper switch (page 3-35) Rear window defogger button (page 3-37) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3) Child safety locks (page 2-21) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15) Bulb replacement (page 11-36) Towing hook (page 9-14) – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 175 & Interior Seatbelt (page 1-17) Lower anchorages for child restraint ! Passenger compartment area system (page 1-37) Center console (page 6-6) Front seat (page 1-2) Second-row seat (page 1-8) Third-row seat (page 1-13)
  • Page 176 Cargo area light (page 6-3) Dome lights (page 6-2) Second-row center seatbelt (page 1-22) Sun visors (page 6-4) Map light (page 6-3) Top tether anchorages (second-row seat) (page 1-40) Top tether anchorages (third-row seat) (page 1-40) – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 177 Select lever (page 7-13) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) Multi function display (page 3-24) Glove box (page 6-6) Audio (page 5-1) Climate control (page 4-1) Cup holder (page 6-8)
  • Page 178 & Instrument panel Door locks (page 2-5) Illumination brightness control (page 3-29) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-42) Power folding mirror switch (if equipped) (page 3-43) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-36) Traction Control system OFF switch (page 7-25) Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) (page 3-30) Light control switch (page 3-27) Combination meter (page 3-5)
  • Page 179 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches Parking light switch (page 3-32) Windshield wiper (page 3-33) Mist (page 3-34) Windshield washer (page 3-35) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-35) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-34) Wiper control lever (page 3-34) Light control switch (page 3-27) Fog light switch (page 3-32) 10) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-28)
  • Page 180 & Combination meter Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) ! U.S.-spec. models Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) Select lever/Gear position indicator (page 3-21) –...
  • Page 181 ! Canada-spec. models Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) Select lever/Gear position indicator (page 3-21)
  • Page 182 ! Other models Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) Select lever/Gear position indicator (page 3-21) –...
  • Page 183 & Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Low fuel warning light 3-17 Headlight indicator light 3-22 Driver’s seatbelt warning 3-10 light Cruise control indicator AWD warning light 3-18 3-22 light Front passenger’s seat- 3-10 belt warning light Vehicle Dynamics Con-...
  • Page 184: Cargo Area

    & Cargo area Jack handle (page 9-19) Maintenance tools (page 9-19) Jack (page 9-19) Spare tire (page 9-5)
  • Page 185 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor.
  • Page 186 Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-18...
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  • Page 188: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags

    System airbag)..........1-45 Head restraint adjustment........1-16 Your vehicle’s SRS configuration ....... 1-45 Seatbelts ............. 1-17 SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ... 1-49 Seatbelt safety tips..........1-17 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag..... 1-60 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ....
  • Page 189: Front Seats

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . The SRS airbags deploy with Front seats WARNING considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper Put children aged 12 and under in a WARNING position when the SRS airbag rear seat properly restrained at all deploys could suffer very serious times.
  • Page 190: Power Seat

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. serious internal injury or death. During backward-forward adjustment According to accident statistics, of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat children are safer when properly cushion angle or seat height. restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- ! Reclining the seatback...
  • Page 191: Memory Function (Driver's Seat - If Equipped)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Angle of seatback To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up . Angle of seat cushion or push down the front end of the control switch. . Height of seat ! Seat height adjustment (driver’s ! Registration of seat position seat) WARNING...
  • Page 192: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment . Be sure to press the correct button to retrieve your registered seat position. If the seat position is not optimum for you, it may adversely affect your driving and may reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
  • Page 193: Active Head Restraint

    . If your vehicle is involved in a While pressing the release button, pull out rear-end collision, have an the head restraint. authorized SUBARU dealer in- To install: spect the active head restraints. Install the head restraint into the holes that .
  • Page 194: Lumbar Support

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Lumbar support Seat heater (if equipped) When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, always turn the switch off. CAUTION . There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time.
  • Page 195: Second-Row Seats

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Second-row seats seat could move rapidly and you WARNING could be injured. . Before adjusting the seat, make Never stack luggage or other cargo sure the hands and feet of the higher than the top of the seatback third-row seat passengers are because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a...
  • Page 196: Reclining The Seatback

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags back and forth to make sure that it is vehicle is in motion. Also, do not securely locked into place. place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the CAUTION seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the If you slide the seat or seat pair aft lap belt sliding up over the abdomen...
  • Page 197: Folding Down The Seatback

    1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags rapid acceleration. . If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while folding the second-row seat. It can be a serious interference at the time of braking and impact. . If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while the center seatback of the sec- ond-row seat is folded.
  • Page 198 1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Raise the seatback of the center seat while taking care not to trap your hands or other parts of the body between the center seat and window-side seat. NOTE By pulling the tab on the center seat, you can fold only the seatback of the center seat.
  • Page 199: Head Restraint Adjustment

    1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment ! Window side seats ! Center seat Both the second-row window side seats CAUTION and the second-row center seat are equipped with head restraints. The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position.
  • Page 200: Armrest

    1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Armrest Third-row seat Head restraint Release button To lower the armrest, pull on the strap of To raise: the armrest. WARNING Pull the head restraint up. WARNING To lower: Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well Push the head restraint down while To avoid serious injury, passengers...
  • Page 201: Access To The Third-Row Seat

    1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/ to move. Do not drive the vehicle aft position of the second-row seat, raise with the seat in this state or allow the seatback, and make sure the seatback anyone to sit on the seat unless it is is securely locked in position.
  • Page 202: Folding Down The Seatback

    1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Folding down the seatback NOTE belts are fully visible. WARNING . Never allow passengers to ride on the folded seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. .
  • Page 203: Head Restraint Adjustment

    1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment To lower: Pull the lowering strap. Both the third-row seats are equipped with head restraints. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward WARNING visibility. .
  • Page 204: Seatbelts

    1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seatbelts a rear seat properly restrained at THE SRS AIRBAG. all times. The SRS airbag de- According to accident statistics, & Seatbelt safety tips ploys with considerable speed children are safer when properly and force and can injure or even restrained in the rear seating kill children, especially if they are WARNING...
  • Page 205: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)

    1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Emergency Locking Retrac- the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt When securing a child restraint system on anchor height (window-side seating posi- the rear passenger’s seats by using a tor (ELR) tions only) and then if necessary move the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be changed The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency child closer to the belt buckle to help...
  • Page 206 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Front seatbelts instead of across the weaker abdomen. 1. Adjust the seat position according to . Seatbelts provide maximum re- the following procedure. straint when the occupant sits Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the well back and upright in the seat.
  • Page 207 1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Adjusting the front seat shoulder 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle WARNING until you hear a click. belt anchor height When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck.
  • Page 208 1-21 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Second-row seatbelts – excluding ! Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor center seatbelt height (second-row seats) 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly.
  • Page 209 1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE ! Second-row center seatbelt WARNING When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision.
  • Page 210 1-23 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags belt (with the connector’s tongue WARNING plate not fastened to the connec- tor’s buckle on the right-hand side), Fastening the seatbelt with the web- it cannot properly restrain the wear- bing twisted can increase the risk or er in position in an accident, possi- severity of injury in an accident.
  • Page 211 1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags is heard. Make sure that the “ ” mark on Push the release button of the center the connector (tongue) and the “ ” mark seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to on the buckle are aligned. unfasten the seatbelt.
  • Page 212 1-25 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Third-row seatbelt it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly.
  • Page 213: Seatbelt Maintenance

    1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Seatbelt maintenance Push the button on the buckle. To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap NOTE and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes,...
  • Page 214: Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

    . If the front seatbelt retractor assem- bly or surrounding area has been Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer activated, the seatbelt retractor remains as soon as possible. locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not .
  • Page 215: System Monitors

    Do not use elec- modification reasons, consult your SUBARU trical test equipment on any Always consult your SUBARU dealer if dealer. circuit related to the seatbelt you want to install any accessory parts to pretensioner and airbag sys- your vehicle.
  • Page 216: Child Restraint Systems

    1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags tether anchorages (LATCH)” F1-37). Child restraint systems vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual. Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, care- fully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 217: Where To Place A Child Restraint System

    & Where to place a child re- B: Second-row outboard seats straint system Recommended positions for all types of The following are SUBARU’s recommen- child restraint systems. dations on where to place a child restraint In these positions, Automatic/Emergency system in your vehicle.
  • Page 218 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags contours of the seat cushion and can be In this seating position, you should use securely retained using the seatbelt. only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the C: Second-row center seat contours of the seat cushion and can be Installing a child restraint system is not...
  • Page 219: Choosing A Child Restraint System

    1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Choosing a child restraint & Installing child restraint sys- child suffering personal injury in the system tems with A/ELR seatbelt event of an accident may be in- creased. WARNING ! Installing a rearward facing child .
  • Page 220 1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 6. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 8. Push and pull the child restraint 10. To remove the child restraint system, system forward and from side to side to press the release button on the seatbelt 7.
  • Page 221 1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE 1. When installing on the second-row outboard seat, remove the head restraint. When the child restraint system is no When installing on the second-row cen- longer in use, remove it and restore the ter seat, raise the head restraint.
  • Page 222 1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Second-row seat 7. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 9. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, try to move it back and 8. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the forth and right and left to check if it is firmly retractor to change the retractor over from secured.
  • Page 223: Installing A Booster Seat

    1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Installing a booster seat tether anchorages” F1-40. creased. WARNING . Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child.
  • Page 224: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)

    1-37 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags effective in preventing or redu- restraint system in your vehicle. cing injury. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around in- . Place the lap belt as low as side of the vehicle in a sudden possible on the child’s hips.
  • Page 225 1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The lower anchorages (bars) are used for The tether anchorages (upper an- installing a child restraint system only on chorages) are provided for all the seating the window-side seating positions. For positions of the second-row seat. each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are provided.
  • Page 226 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Each lower anchorage is located where cushion and seatback a little wider to the seat cushion meets the seatback. locate the two anchorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child CAUTION restraint system.
  • Page 227: Top Tether Anchorages

    If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the & Top tether anchorages right, center and left seats, are already Your vehicle is equipped with five top installed on the back of each seatback.
  • Page 228 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! To hook the top tether CAUTION ! Second-row outboard seat When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top tether, pass the top tether under the head restraint between the head restraint stay posts.
  • Page 229 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Second-row center seat 2. Confirm that there are no obstacles CAUTION around the anchorages. 1. Raise the head restraint to the highest position at the seating position where the Do not route the top tether over the child seat has been installed using the head restraint.
  • Page 230 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Third-row seat CAUTION When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top tether, pass the top tether under the head restraint between the head restraint stay posts. CAUTION Head restraint Lowering strap Do not route the top tether over the head restraint.
  • Page 231 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 2. Open the lid of the cargo area, then remove the covers for the anchorages. CAUTION CAUTION 3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child Do not pass the top tether under the Do not use the top tether with the restraint system to the appropriate upper head restraint.
  • Page 232: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

    1-45 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags *SRS airbag (Supplemental second seating row) Restraint System airbag) These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- tion provided by the seatbelt. straint system. This name is used be- The system also controls front seatbelt cause the airbag system supplements the pretensioners.
  • Page 233 1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags refer to “Seatbelts” F1-17. ment, the driver should always WARNING sit upright and well back in the . Do not sit or lean unnecessarily seat as far from the steering . Put children aged 12 and under in close to the SRS airbag.
  • Page 234 1-47 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags restrained in the rear seating blems after SRS airbag deploys, positions than in the front seat- get fresh air promptly. ing positions. . A deploying SRS airbag releases For instructions and precautions hot gas. Occupants could get concerning the child restraint burned if they come into direct system, refer to “Child restraint...
  • Page 235 1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Components Side airbag sensor (center pillar right- hand side) 10) Airbag wiring 11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) 12) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side) 13) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side) 14) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side) 15) Curtain airbag module (right-hand side) 16) Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)
  • Page 236: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System

    The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed THE SRS AIRBAG. in the center portion of the steering wheel. Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag advanced frontal airbag system that com- is stowed near the top of the dashboard plies with the new advanced frontal airbag under an “SRS AIRBAG”...
  • Page 237 1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre- accident braking. WARNING WARNING Never hold a child on your lap or in The SRS airbag deploys with con-...
  • Page 238 Observe the following precautions. Failure warning light illuminates, have the system of the driver’s seat position and whether or to do so may prevent the SUBARU inspected by your SUBARU dealer im- not he/she is wearing the seatbelt. advanced frontal airbag system from...
  • Page 239 SRS frontal SUBARU accessory under the front pas- airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- senger’s seat. ! Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
  • Page 240 1-53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Do not place any article on the seat ! Conditions in which front passen- WARNING other than the child occupant and a child ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not restraint system. activated NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- .
  • Page 241 . Do not place any article under the front seatback pocket. small adult in the rear seat and im- mediately contact your SUBARU dealer passenger’s seat, or squeeze any article If the ON indicator still remains illuminated for an inspection. Even if the system from behind and under the seat.
  • Page 242 Trebol Motors suspension or floor panel can affect the position. P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico operation of the SUBARU advanced air- . Ensure that there are no articles, 00910 bag system. If you have any questions, books, shoes, or other objects trapped...
  • Page 243 “ON” position. hands right after deployment. Doing front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. so can cause burns because the The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag...
  • Page 244 1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of accidents in which the ! Examples of the types of accidents components can be very hot as a result of deployment. driver’s/driver’s and front passen- in which it is possible that the ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most driver’s/driver’s and front passen- The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front...
  • Page 245 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).
  • Page 246 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle strikes an object, such as a ! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s telephone pole or sign pole. and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur. The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.
  • Page 247: Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag

    1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents & SRS side airbag and SRS in most cases if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its in which the driver’s/driver’s and curtain airbag side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- front passenger’s SRS frontal...
  • Page 248 1-61 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The SRS curtain airbag does not operate close to either front door. The for third-row seat occupants. SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the WARNING door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than The SRS side airbag and SRS the blink of an eye) in the event of...
  • Page 249 1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags back. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.
  • Page 250 1-63 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags A hands-free microphone or preventing deployment of the cur- front seat’s occupant. other accessory in such a loca- tain airbags. tion could be propelled through ! Operation Before hanging clothing on the coat the cabin with great force by the hooks, make sure there are no sharp curtain airbag, or it could prevent objects in the pockets.
  • Page 251 1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags right center pillars and rear wheel houses. pretensioners also operate at the same deployment. Another impact sensor, which also senses time. After deployment, do not touch any impact force, is located under the second- part of the SRS curtain airbag After deployment, the SRS side airbag row center seat.
  • Page 252 1-65 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Example of the type of accident in the visible damage done to the vehicle itself. Also, the SRS curtain airbag de- which the SRS side airbag will most ploys depending on the vehicle’s position likely deploy.
  • Page 253 1-66 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags A severe side impact near the front seat ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most or the second-row seat activates the likely deploy. SRS curtain airbag. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
  • Page 254 1-67 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side surface airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy. Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact...
  • Page 255 1-68 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to side-on impact. deploy. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 256 1-69 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is 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 257 1-70 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is struck from behind. ! Examples of the types of accidents and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated in which the SRS side airbag and The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain on the second.
  • Page 258: Srs Airbag System Monitors

    SRS airbag . Side airbag module (driver’s side) system. Immediately take your vehi- . Side airbag module (front passenger’s cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer side) to have the system checked. Unless . Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel...
  • Page 259: Srs Airbag System Servicing

    & Precautions against vehicle should be performed only by an author- CAUTION ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- modification nents of the SRS airbag system are If you need service or repair in areas replaced, use only genuine SUBARU...
  • Page 260 Always consult your SUBARU dealer if near the SRS airbag system you want to install any accessory parts on components and/or wiring is not your vehicle.
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  • Page 262: Keys And Doors

    Keys and doors Replacing lost transmitters ........ 2-12 Keys ..............Alarm system ............. 2-16 Key number plate ..........Immobilizer ............System operation..........2-16 Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..2-16 Security ID plate..........If you have accidentally triggered the alarm Security indicator light ........
  • Page 263: Keys

    Keys and doors & Key number plate Keys box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. CAUTION Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON”...
  • Page 264: Immobilizer

    Keys and doors Immobilizer stantly, the immobilizer system does not windows and lock the doors and rear impede normal starting of the engine. gate. . Do not leave spare keys or any If the engine does not start, pull out the CAUTION record of your key number in the key once before trying again.
  • Page 265: Security Indicator Light

    If this occurs, contact your bilizer system, contact your SUBARU SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. dealer. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. NOTE...
  • Page 266: Door Locks

    Keys and doors power door locking switch, push the “ ” Door locks sides of the switch and then close the & Locking and unlocking from door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time. the outside Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your...
  • Page 267: Battery Drainage Prevention Function

    The operational/non-operational setting of & Battery drainage prevention this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU function dealer to change the setting. If any of the doors or the rear gate is not...
  • Page 268: Power Door Locking Switches

    Keys and doors gate are completely closed. Power door locking switches . The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch. Front passenger’s switch Lock Unlock Driver’s switch Lock All doors and the rear gate can be locked Unlock and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and...
  • Page 269: Key Lock-In Prevention Function

    Keys and doors door locking switches. tional setting can be changed by a Remote keyless entry system SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU & Key lock-in prevention func- dealer for details. CAUTION tion NOTE . Do not expose the remote trans-...
  • Page 270: Locking The Doors

    Keys and doors & Locking the doors to the following two conditions: (1) This equipment emitting strong radio waves device may not cause harmful inter- such as a power plant, broadcast station, ference, and (2) this device must TV tower, or remote controller of home accept any interference received, in- electronic appliances.
  • Page 271: Unlocking The Doors

    Map light: OFF position Dome light: DOOR position Cargo area light: DOOR position A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi- nation period setting of the interior lights in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
  • Page 272: Sounding A Panic Alarm

    To replace the battery: button once. You may have the above settings done by The horn will sound and the turn signal your SUBARU dealer. lights will flash. & Replacing the battery To deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter. Unless a...
  • Page 273: Replacing Lost Transmitters

    2-12 Keys and doors 6. Replace with a new battery (Type CR1620 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the negative (−) side facing up. 7. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on both sides of the case. 8.
  • Page 274 2-13 Keys and doors different. remote keyless entry system, it is neces- sary to program the transmitter’s code Programming transmitter codes into (identification number) into the system. A system: tag showing the code is affixed to the key unit, and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter.
  • Page 275 2-14 Keys and doors form the whole procedure again begin- ter code. For example, push the locking ning with part 1. switch eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8. 4. Open and close the door once within 15 seconds.
  • Page 276 2-15 Keys and doors NOTE NOTE you have only one current transmitter, . When you finish entering the eighth program it four times. If you have two If the code entered the second time is current transmitters, program each one digit, an electronic tone will sound for not identical to the code entered the twice.
  • Page 277: Alarm System

    & System operation light and the map lights are deactivated “AL on” and the horn sounds once, as the factory setting. A SUBARU indicating that the system is now acti- The alarm system will give the following dealer can activate the system. Contact vated.
  • Page 278: If You Have Accidentally Triggered The Alarm System

    2-17 Keys and doors & If you have accidentally trig- once and the indicator lights will start flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30 gered the alarm system seconds (standby time), the indicator ! To stop the alarm lights will then flash slowly (twice approxi- mately every 2 seconds), indicating that Do any of the following operations.
  • Page 279: Disarming The System

    . The 30-second standby time can be second time within 5 seconds. eliminated if you prefer. Have it per- NOTE formed by your SUBARU dealer. . The system is in the standby mode If the interval between the first and second presses of the “...
  • Page 280: Passive Arming

    5. Close the doors. The system will If you wish to program the passive arming automatically arm after 1 minute. mode, have it done by your SUBARU 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to dealer. In the passive mode, the system can also “LOCK”...
  • Page 281: Tripped Sensor Identification

    30 5 times seconds. . When the ignition switch was turned to If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can the “ON” position by using a key not connect them and set them for activation registered with your immobilizer system: 3 or deactivation.
  • Page 282: Child Safety Locks

    2-21 Keys and doors ! Driver’s side switches Child safety locks Windows & Power windows WARNING WARNING Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear. To avoid serious personal injury Serious injury could result if a child caused by entrapment, always con- accidentally opened the door and form to the following instructions...
  • Page 283 2-22 Keys and doors ! Operating the driver’s window To open: Push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The Open window will close as long as the switch is Automatically open held.
  • Page 284 2-23 Keys and doors ! Passengers’ side switches ! Locking the passengers’ windows Rear passengers’ window switches Open Front passenger’s window switch Push the lock switch. When the lock Close Open switch is in the “LOCK” position, the Close To open: passengers’...
  • Page 285: Rear Gate

    2-24 Keys and doors Rear gate WARNING . To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving. . Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space.
  • Page 286: Moonroof (If Equipped)

    2-25 Keys and doors NOTE . Never try to check the anti-en- Moonroof (if equipped) If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due trapment function by deliberately placing part of your body in the to a discharged vehicle battery, a WARNING moonroof.
  • Page 287: Tilt Function

    2-26 Keys and doors & Tilt function NOTE To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, One-touch operation does not take momentarily push the switch to the place when the moonroof is raised or “OPEN”...
  • Page 288: Sun Shade

    2-27 Keys and doors CAUTION Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of your body. NOTE For the sake of safety, it is recom- mended that you avoid driving with the moonroof fully opened. & Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed.
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  • Page 290: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Rear differential oil temperature warning Ignition switch ............. light ..............3-13 LOCK..............Low tire pressure warning light ......3-14 Acc..............ABS warning light..........3-15 ON..............Brake system warning light........ 3-16 START ..............Low fuel warning light ........3-17 Key reminder chime ..........
  • Page 291 Instruments and controls Multi function display (vehicles without a Parking light switch........... 3-32 genuine SUBARU navigation system) ... 3-24 Front fog light switch ........3-32 Current fuel consumption ........3-25 Wiper and washer..........3-33 Average fuel consumption ........3-25 Windshield wiper and washer switches ....
  • Page 292: Ignition Switch

    Instruments and controls . If the ignition switch will not move tion to the “Acc” or “LOCK” posi- Ignition switch from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” tion, thereby stopping the engine. position, turn the steering wheel Also, if the key is attached to a WARNING slightly to the left and right as you turn keyholder or to a large bunch of...
  • Page 293: Acc

    Instruments and controls & Acc NOTE contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another The engine may not start in the follow- In this position the electrical accessories transmitter. ing cases. (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.
  • Page 294: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Instruments and controls Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges ignition switch to start the engine. This is not a malfunction. & Canceling the function for NOTE meter needle/gauge move- Liquid crystal displays are used in ment and combination meter some of the meters and gauges on sequential illumination upon the combination meter.
  • Page 295: Speedometer

    Instruments and controls & Speedometer meter needles and gauges when the combination meter when the ignition ignition switch is turned to the “ON” switch is turned to the “ON” position. To The speedometer shows the vehicle position. To change the current setting, change the current setting, press the trip speed.
  • Page 296: Double Trip Meter

    If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and not press the trip knob within 10 seconds have the vehicle communication system of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, inspected.
  • Page 297: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and controls & Temperature gauge level movement in the tank. pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. This may cause severe da- If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, mage to the engine.
  • Page 298: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light CAUTION (U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models)/Vehicle Dynamics Control op- If the pointer exceeds the normal Several of the warning and indicator lights eration indicator light (all models) operating range, safely stop the illuminate momentarily and then turn off vehicle as soon as possible.
  • Page 299: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime

    6 seconds, to warn that the burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the dri- corresponding system. ver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer also sound simultaneously. for repair. NOTE &...
  • Page 300: Srs Airbag System Warning Light

    The front passenger’s . No illumination of the warning tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- occupant detection system monitors light when the ignition switch is tion. whether or not there is a passenger on first turned to the “ON”...
  • Page 301: Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag On And Off Indicators

    Instruments and controls & Front passenger’s frontal status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal covered by your vehicle’s warranty. airbag determined by the SUBARU ad- airbag ON and OFF indica- vanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If this light illuminates steadily or blinks...
  • Page 302: Charge Warning Light

    . Reduce vehicle speed. sion control system is not working prop- Do not operate the engine with the . Avoid hard acceleration. erly. Contact your nearest SUBARU deal- oil pressure warning light illumi- . Avoid steep uphill grades. er for service immediately.
  • Page 303: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

    2 substitute for proper tire maintenance, your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as seconds to check that the tire pressure and it is the driver’s responsibility to possible.
  • Page 304: Abs Warning Light

    CAUTION your Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- promptly contact a SUBARU dealer If the warning light behaves as tem checked at a SUBARU dealer as to have the system inspected. follows, the ABS system may not soon as possible. work properly.
  • Page 305: Brake System Warning Light

    Have spected by a SUBARU dealer nated after the engine has been started, the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU immediately. but it turns off when the vehicle speed dealer for repair.
  • Page 306: Low Fuel Warning Light

    EBD system damage to the engine. may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU The low fuel warning light illuminates dealer and have the system inspected. when the tank is nearly empty approxi- 4.
  • Page 307: All-Wheel Drive Warning Light

    3-18 Instruments and controls & & All-Wheel Drive warn- Vehicle Dynamics checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. ing light Control warning light (U.S.-spec models and WARNING Canada-spec. models)/ NOTE Vehicle Dynamics Con- . If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle...
  • Page 308: Traction Control System Off Indicator Light (U.s.-Spec Models And Canada-Spec. Models)

    . The light does not turn off even after a following conditions. Have your vehicle remains off. period of approximately 2 seconds after checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the ignition switch has been turned to the ! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- possible .
  • Page 309 NOTE following conditions. Have your vehicle through the electrical circuit of the . The light may remain illuminated for checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi- ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS ately. a while after the engine has been is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics .
  • Page 310: Security Indicator Light

    If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be dicator malfunctioning. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light illumi- nates.
  • Page 311: High Beam Indicator Light

    “Acc” or “ON” then turn it again to the “ON” position. position. . If this indicator light and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction in- dicator light flash simultaneously dur- ing driving, have the vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
  • Page 312: Outside Temperature Indicator

    Instruments and controls Outside temperature indica- NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine SUBARU navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supple- ment for the navigation system. Except U.S.-spec. models To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+”...
  • Page 313: Low Outside Temperature Warning

    NOTE outside temperature indication and flashes . If your vehicle is equipped with a for 5 seconds before returning to its genuine SUBARU navigation system, original indication. refer to the Owner’s Manual supple- If the display is already indicating an ment for the navigation system.
  • Page 314: Current Fuel Consumption

    3-25 Instruments and controls & Current fuel consumption & Average fuel consumption Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica- tion between the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the A trip meter indication and the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the B trip meter indication.
  • Page 315: Driving Range On Remaining Fuel

    3-26 Instruments and controls & Driving range on remaining amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. fuel When the low fuel warning light illumi- nates, the driving range indication flashes for 5 seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.) Except U.S.-spec.
  • Page 316: Journey Time

    3-27 Instruments and controls & Journey time display is giving an indication other than Light control switch the journey time, the display switches to the journey time, flashes for 5 seconds, and returns to its original indication each WARNING time a complete hour has elapsed. To prevent battery discharge result- NOTE ing from accidentally leaving your...
  • Page 317: Headlights

    3-28 Instruments and controls & Headlights & High/low beam change (dim- & Headlight flasher mer) To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on CAUTION the end of the turn signal lever. To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward.
  • Page 318: Daytime Running Light System

    3-29 Instruments and controls & Daytime running light system Turn signal lever Illumination brightness con- trol WARNING The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “...
  • Page 319: Headlight Beam Leveler (If Equipped)

    3-30 Instruments and controls NOTE Headlight beam leveler (if When the control dial is turned fully equipped) upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the auto- matic dimming function does not work at all. Adjust the headlight beam level with the following dial positions according to the number of passengers and load condition.
  • Page 320 3-31 Instruments and controls Dial position Number of front seat Number of 2nd seat Number of 3rd seat Load in the luggage Trailer towing occupants occupants occupants compartment area 1 or 2 No load No load No load Full load Full load Full load Full load...
  • Page 321: Parking Light Switch

    3-32 Instruments and controls Parking light switch Front fog light switch The indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate when the fog lights are illuminated. The parking light switch operates regard- The front fog lights operate only when the light switch is in the “...
  • Page 322: Wiper And Washer

    Keep the washer button areas where water freezes in on a dry windshield or rear depressed at least for 1 second so that winter, use SUBARU Windshield window, always use the wind- washer solution will be sprinkled all Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
  • Page 323: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches

    3-34 Instruments and controls . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- ! Windshield wipers ! Mist (for a single wipe) rial on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-...
  • Page 324: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch

    3-35 Instruments and controls & Rear window wiper and When the wiper switch is in the “ ” NOTE position, turn the dial to adjust the operat- washer switch ing interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted in nine steps.
  • Page 325: Windshield Wiper Deicer

    Windshield wiper deicer the control switch to turn it on again. speed is high). Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind- When you subsequently move the select shield wiper deicer to the continuous lever of the automatic transmission to the operation mode.
  • Page 326: Rear Window Defogger Button

    9 mph (15 switch to turn it on again. km/h) or less for 15 minutes, the wind- Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear shield wiper deicer automatically stops window defogger to the continuous opera- operating.
  • Page 327: Mirrors

    3-38 Instruments and controls & Type B inside mirror (if NOTE Mirrors equipped) The outside mirror defogger also oper- ates while the rear window defogger is Always check that the inside and outside operating. mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.
  • Page 328 3-39 Instruments and controls For precautions about the rear view Period of camera and the rear view image, refer to time multi- Gear Function “Rear view camera” F6-21. function position displayed button is ! Auto-dimming function pressed The auto-dimming function is an anti-glare Briefly Rear view display capability which automatically reduces...
  • Page 329 3-40 Instruments and controls ! Electronic compass display ! Compass calibration By pressing the multifunction button for 3 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all to 6 seconds, the compass display is nonessential electrical accessories (rear toggled on or off. When the compass window defogger, heater/air conditioning display is on, an illuminated compass system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all...
  • Page 330: Type C Inside Mirror (If Equipped)

    3-41 Instruments and controls & Type C inside mirror (if or off. When the compass is on, an sensors clean using a piece of dry soft illuminated compass reading will appear cotton cloth or an applicator. equipped) in the lower part of the mirror. ! Compass calibration Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, 1.
  • Page 331: Outside Mirrors

    3-42 Instruments and controls & Outside mirrors ! Compass zone adjustment ! Remote control mirror switch 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration zone” map attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location.
  • Page 332 3-43 Instruments and controls ! Outside mirror defogger manually. This makes it possible to than necessary. operate them by switch operation. . When you operate the power folding ! Power folding mirror switch (if mirror switch continuously, it may equipped) temporarily stop working.
  • Page 333: Tilt Steering Wheel

    3-44 Instruments and controls Tilt steering wheel 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is Horn securely locked by moving it up and down. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.
  • Page 334: Climate Control

    Climate control Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant Ventilator.............. circuit.............. 4-10 Airflow ..............Checking air conditioning system before summer Ventilator ............season ............4-10 Automatic climate control system ..... Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and Control panel ............low temperature weather conditions ....4-10 Rear air conditioner..........
  • Page 335: Ventilator

    Climate control Ventilator & Airflow Ventilator and airflow : Standard : If equipped...
  • Page 336 Climate control ! Airflow mode selection *: If equipped – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 337: Ventilator

    Climate control & Ventilator ! Side ventilators ! Rear ventilators ! Center ventilators Open Move the tab or rotate it to adjust the flow Close direction. Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. Move the tab to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward.
  • Page 338: Control Panel

    Climate control & Control panel ! AUTO button Automatic climate control system AUTO mode operation: NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant tem- perature is low.
  • Page 339: Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate control ! OFF button ! Temperature control dial setting is shown on the display. With the dial set at your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the tempera- ture of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained.
  • Page 340 Climate control – Defroster button system to the AUTO mode by pushing intensity of the sunlight, etc. the “AUTO” button or turn off by pushing ! A/C – Air conditioner button the “OFF” button. Alternatively, push the “ ” button again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the defros- ter.
  • Page 341 Climate control NOTE ! Air inlet selection button (Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and some through The air conditioner compressor may windshield defroster outlets (A small not operate when the outside air tem- amount of air flows to the windshield and perature is approximately 328F (08C) or both side windows to prevent fogging.) lower.
  • Page 342: Rear Air Conditioner

    Climate control & Rear air conditioner . The outlet air temperature of the rear to the OFF position as soon as the air conditioner cannot be adjusted. outside dusty condition clears. . The rear air conditioner cannot be used as a heater. NOTE When driving on a dusty road or behind &...
  • Page 343: Operating Tips For Heater And Air Conditioner

    Have the air con- to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. ditioning system checked by your Since the condenser is located in front of SUBARU dealer. the radiator, this area should be kept clean because cooling performance is impaired & Cooling and dehumidifying in...
  • Page 344: Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded

    It is recommended that you have tioner operation whenever the accelerator your filter checked or replaced by your is fully depressed such as during rapid SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we acceleration or when driving on a steep recommend the use of a genuine upgrade.
  • Page 345 4-12 Climate control 2. Unhook the strap. 4. Remove the air filter cover by detach- 6. Replace the air filter with a new one. ing the five clips. 7. Install the air filter cover. 8. Install the glove box. 3. Remove the glove box by detaching the one clip on the side.
  • Page 346 10. Secure the glove box with the one clip. 11. Install the instrument panel side cover. CAUTION Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter. – Reduction of the airflow through the vents.
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  • Page 348: Audio

    Audio Antenna system ..........Type B audio set (if equipped)......5-15 Printed antenna........... Radio operation ..........5-15 FM reception ............Built in CD changer operation ......5-21 Installation of accessories........Audio control buttons ........5-26 Audio set ............. MODE button ............. 5-26 Auxiliary input jack..........
  • Page 349: Antenna System

    Installation of accessories portion of the rear window glass. & Printed antenna Always consult your SUBARU dealer & FM reception before installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. CAUTION...
  • Page 350: Audio Set

    Audio & Type B audio set Audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details. & Type A audio set . Radio operation: refer to page 5-15 .
  • Page 351: Type A Audio Set (If Equipped)

    Audio (1) Satellite radio mode button Type A audio set (if equipped) (2) FM AM mode button (3) Auxiliary audio unit and Rear seat The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. entertainment selection button (4) Tuning button &...
  • Page 352 Audio ! To change tone and balance control modes Each brief press of the “TONE BAL” button (9) changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “TONE BAL”...
  • Page 353 Audio ! FM/AM radio Control mode (range of le- vels) ! FM/AM selection button Push the “FM AM” button (2) when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST”...
  • Page 354 “SEEK FLDR” button (7), the radio will To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to ! Selecting preset stations install the SUBARU genuine satellite automatically search for a receivable receiver (optional part) and to enter into Presetting a station with a preset button station and stop at the first one it finds.
  • Page 355 Audio ! Sirius XM its unique satellite radio tuner ID. the previous category. Satellite Radio Activa- tion (for U.S.A. only) The satellite radio ID will be needed when ! Channel scan you activate satellite radio and receive Models with Sirius XM are eligible for a Press the “SCAN”...
  • Page 356 Audio button is pressed briefly, the preceding Owner’s Manual supplement for the selection will remain in memory. Rear Seat Entertainment System for further details. NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio re- moval, all channels stored in the preset buttons are cleared.
  • Page 357: Compact Disc Player Operation

    5-10 Audio & Compact disc player operation (1) CD button (2) Track button (3) AUDIO button (4) Seek and Folder button (5) Random button (6) Repeat button (7) Scan button (8) Eject button ! To playback a compact disc ! When CD is not in the player Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while gripping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with the label side...
  • Page 358 5-11 Audio . If you insert a disc that cannot be of the next track. Each time this side of the played by the player, “CHECK DISC” button is pressed, the indicated track ! Rewinding will appear on the display and the number will increase.
  • Page 359 5-12 Audio – Select the radio mode. . The folder repeat-play mode will be ! Repeating – Press the “RSE AUX” button. cancelled if you perform any of the ! To repeat the currently playing track – Press the “ ”...
  • Page 360 5-13 Audio . Press the “SCAN” button. scanned, normal playback mode is re- . Press the “ ” button. stored. . Select the radio mode. To cancel a scan, press the button again. . Press the “RSE AUX” button. NOTE .
  • Page 361 5-14 Audio than approximately 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, a disc protection function will operate, automatically reloading the disc. In this case, the disc is not played. ! Display selection (MP3 disc) If you press the “AUDIO” button (3) during playback, the indication will change to the next one in the following sequence.
  • Page 362: Type B Audio Set (If Equipped)

    5-15 Audio (1) Satellite radio mode button Type B audio set (if equipped) (2) FM AM mode button (3) Auxiliary audio unit and Rear seat The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” positions. entertainment selection button (4) Tuning button &...
  • Page 363 5-16 Audio ! To change tone and balance control modes Each brief press of the “TONE BAL” button (9) changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) The “TONE BAL”...
  • Page 364 5-17 Audio ! FM/AM radio Control mode (Range of le- vels) ! FM/AM selection button Push the “FM AM” button (2) when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST”...
  • Page 365 “SEEK FLDR” button (7), the radio will To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to ! Selecting preset stations install the SUBARU genuine satellite automatically search for a receivable receiver (optional part) and to enter into Presetting a station with a preset button station and stop at the first one it finds.
  • Page 366 5-19 Audio Press “ ” again to select the next should have your satellite radio tuner ID 3. Press and hold one of the preset category, and press “ ” again to select ready because each tuner is identified by buttons (10) to store the channel.
  • Page 367 5-20 Audio NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a Rear Seat Entertainment System, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the Rear Seat Entertainment System for further details.
  • Page 368: Built In Cd Changer Operation

    5-21 Audio & Built in CD changer operation (1) CD button (2) Track button (3) AUDIO button (4) Seek and Folder button (5) Random button (6) Repeat button (7) Scan button (8) Eject button (9) Disc select button (10) Load button NOTE .
  • Page 369 5-22 Audio ! Inserting a disc in a desired position ! How to insert a CD(s) button (10), the player will produce a beep sound and will enter the full disc loading 1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button (10). If ! Inserting a CD mode.
  • Page 370 5-23 Audio NOTE ! Repeating ! When there are CDs loaded: In an MP3 folder, skipping past the first Press the preferred disc select button (9), ! To repeat the currently playing track track will take you to the last track in the disc number indicator of which is To repeat a track, briefly press the “RPT”...
  • Page 371 5-24 Audio – Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the . Press the “SCAN” button. will be cancelled if you perform any of “SEEK FLDR” button (MP3 disc). . Press the “ ” button. the following steps. .
  • Page 372 5-25 Audio ! Page (track/folder title) scroll (MP3 the button again. disc) NOTE If, having pressed the “AUDIO” button (3) The scan mode will be cancelled if you to select track title or folder title display, perform any of the following steps. you press the “AUDIO”...
  • Page 373: Audio Control Buttons

    5-26 Audio ! How to unload CDs from the player the player is in all disc ejection mode, Audio control buttons the mode will be cancelled following ! Ejecting a CD from the player ejection of the disc that is currently These buttons are located on the spokes being ejected.
  • Page 374 A number indicating the volume will be If your vehicle is equipped with a shown on the audio display. the previous channel. genuine SUBARU navigation system, That station’s frequency will be shown on the display will show “ ”. the audio display.
  • Page 375: Auxiliary Input Jack

    5-28 Audio Auxiliary input jack Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the tions of the portable player. portable audio player. NOTE . The output sound of the portable audio player is not loud, and the sound via the vehicle’s speakers that are connected to the vehicle audio set may be very low.
  • Page 376: Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System

    5-29 Audio Rear Seat Entertainment Precautions to observe when (RSE) system operation (if handling a compact disc equipped) Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the If your vehicle is equipped with the Rear following illustration.
  • Page 377 5-30 Audio there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. . Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-standard shape (for example, a heart shape).
  • Page 378: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Interior light ............Floor mat ............6-13 Dome light ............Cargo area cover (if equipped) ......6-14 Cargo area light ..........Using the cover ..........6-14 Rear gate light ............ To remove the cover .......... 6-15 Map light............. To install the cover housing .......
  • Page 379: Interior Light

    The setting of the period for which the light Models without Rear Seat Entertainment remains on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact DOOR the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. The dome light switch has the following three positions.
  • Page 380: Cargo Area Light

    – The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed The rear gate light is located inside the by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your vehicle on the rear gate. Push the right SUBARU dealer to change the setting. side of the switch to turn it on, and push –...
  • Page 381: Automatic Ambient Light For Center Console Area (If Equipped)

    The automatic ambient light illuminates remains illuminated (OFF delay timer) can when the ignition switch is in the “ON” be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con- position and the light control switch is in tact your SUBARU dealer for details.
  • Page 382: Sun Visor Extension Plate

    Interior equipment & Sun visor extension plate To use the vanity mirror, swing down the CAUTION sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover. With the sun visor positioned over the side The light beside the vanity mirror illumi- window, you can use the sun visor Do not pull out the extension plate nates when the mirror cover is opened.
  • Page 383: Storage Compartment

    Interior equipment & Glove box & Center console box Storage compartment CAUTION . Always keep the storage com- partment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident. . Do not store spray cans, contain- ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compart-...
  • Page 384: Rear Console

    Interior equipment & Rear console ! Upper compartment ! Lower compartment Upper compartment lock release Lower compartment lock release The rear console is located in the back of the center console box. Pull it out to use it. Pull up the upper compartment lock Pull up the lower compartment lock release to open the upper compartment.
  • Page 385: Overhead Console

    Interior equipment & Overhead console Cup holder CAUTION Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you and/or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery or carpets. & Front passenger’s cup holder CAUTION The dual cup holder is built into the center console near the select lever.
  • Page 386: Second-Row Seat Cup Holders

    Interior equipment & Second-row seat cup holders & Third-row seat cup holders Bottle holders CAUTION . Do not pick up a bottle from the bottle holder or put a bottle in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident.
  • Page 387: Accessory Power Outlets

    6-10 Interior equipment trim can be used to hold beverage bottles Accessory power outlets Accessory power outlets are provided in and other items. the center console (lower compartment) and in the rear cabin. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the “Acc”...
  • Page 388 6-11 Interior equipment especially metal ones such as ance. coins or aluminum foil, into the . If the plug on your electric appli- accessory power outlet. That ance is either too loose or too could cause a short circuit. Al- tight for the accessory power ways put the cap on the acces- outlet, this can result in a poor...
  • Page 389: Coat Hook

    6-12 Interior equipment compartment) and the lid. It is also Coat hook Hang clothing directly on the coat possible to pass the cord through a hooks without using hangers. groove in the lid and up to the center A coat hook is attached to each hand grip console (upper compartment).
  • Page 390: Shopping Bag Hook

    A shopping bag hook is attached to each . Be sure to use a genuine side of the cargo area. SUBARU floor mat designed with grommets in the correct loca- tions. . Make sure that the driver’s floor...
  • Page 391: Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped)

    6-14 Interior equipment . Do not use more than one floor Cargo area cover (if mat. equipped) The cargo area cover is provided for covering the cargo area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo.
  • Page 392: To Remove The Cover

    6-15 Interior equipment & To remove the cover & To install the cover housing CAUTION 1. Rewind the cover. . Be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you re- cline the second-row seat. .
  • Page 393: Convenient Tie-Down Hooks

    6-16 Interior equipment Convenient tie-down hooks Under-floor storage compart- ment CAUTION The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the cargo area The convenient tie-down hooks are and can be used to store small items. To designed only for securing light open the lid, pull the handle up.
  • Page 394: Homelink Wireless Control System (If Equipped)

    6-17 Interior equipment HomeLink Wireless Control desired device. For details on the device ® types which can be operated by this System (if equipped) system, consult the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- 3515. Note the following about this system: If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Wireless Control System, it...
  • Page 395 6-18 Interior equipment NOTE garage door opener or other . After programming your HomeLink device. Make sure that people ® and objects are out of the way Wireless Control System for the de- of the garage door opener or sired devices, retain the hand-held other device to prevent potential transmitters for further programming harm or damage.
  • Page 396: Programming Rolling-Code-Protected Garage Door Openers In The U.s.a

    6-19 Interior equipment your garage door opener may be pro- and easier. tected by a rolling code feature. In this case you need to perform additional steps. Refer to “Programming rolling-code-pro- tected garage door openers in the U.S.A.” F6-19. NOTE Rolling-code-protected garage door openers are manufactured after 1996.
  • Page 397: Programming For Entrance Gates And Garage Door Openers In Canada

    6-20 Interior equipment System and your garage door opener the procedure in step 2. should activate when the HomeLink ® 3. Hold the end of the entrance gate’s/ button is pressed. garage door opener’s hand-held transmit- ter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 &...
  • Page 398: Programming Other Devices

    6-21 Interior equipment opener by pressing the programmed 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons Rear view camera (if HomeLink button. until the indicator light begins to flash equipped) ® (after 10 seconds). & Programming other devices To program other devices such as door locks, home lighting and security systems, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
  • Page 399: How To Use The Rear View Camera

    . When replacing the fuse, be sure lens may develop white light stripes Contact your SUBARU dealer to use a fuse with the specified around the light source. This is not a for an inspection. Continued use rating.
  • Page 400: Viewing Range On The Screen

    6-23 Interior equipment & Viewing range on the screen NOTE . The image of the rear view camera has priority over other screen displays. . The image of the rear view camera is horizontally reversed as is the case with the vehicle rearview mirror or the side view mirror.
  • Page 401: Help Line

    6-24 Interior equipment tion cannot be seen on the screen. CAUTION The range that can be viewed with the rear view camera is limited. Always be sure to check with your eyes when moving backward and proceed slowly. & Help line The help line (distance marker and vehicle Range of view Help lines displayed on the inside mirror...
  • Page 402 6-25 Interior equipment ! When there is an upward slope at the ! When there is a downward slope at ferent from the indication of the help lines. back the back . Differences may occur due to number of passengers or loaded cargo.
  • Page 403 6-26 Interior equipment ! Feature of distance marker 3 feet (1 m) line 6.5 feet (2 m) line 10 feet (3 m) line The distance marker shows the distance on the road. If there is a car or other object close behind, distance cannot be correctly displayed.
  • Page 404: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating Fuel ..............Power steering........... 7-18 Fuel requirements ..........Braking ............... 7-19 Fuel filler lid and cap........... Braking tips............7-19 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Brake system ............ 7-19 Preparing to drive ..........Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ..... 7-20 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)......
  • Page 405: Fuel

    Contact light/Malfunction indicator light may also forming in your engine and fuel system. your SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with This helps keep your engine in tune and illuminate. If this occurs, return to your the specified octane rating and your authorized SUBARU dealer for diagnosis.
  • Page 406: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap

    The lever is on the floor emissions. SUBARU approves the use of improper fuel are not covered under the at the left of the driver’s seat.
  • Page 407 Starting and operating 3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it tion, causing fuel to overflow the WARNING slowly counterclockwise. tank and creating a fire hazard. Before opening the fuel filler cap, . Stop refueling when the auto- WARNING first touch the vehicle body or a matic stop mechanism on the metal portion of the fuel pump or...
  • Page 408: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)

    SUBARU Limited Warranty. . At state inspection time, remem- gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler . Always use a genuine SUBARU ber to tell your inspection or door (lid) is located on the right side of fuel filler cap. If you use the service station in advance not to the vehicle.
  • Page 409 OBDII system readiness monitors “NOT testing program. When properly used, this On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as equipment should not damage a SUBARU READY” is greater than one. If the part of the state emission inspection AWD vehicle.
  • Page 410: Preparing To Drive

    (4) If the engine still refuses to start, position and check the operation of the Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer warning and indicator lights. Refer to washer fluid and other fluid levels “Warning and indicator lights” F3-9.
  • Page 411: Stopping The Engine

    Starting and operating started. The fuel injection system auto- Stopping the engine Remote engine start system matically lowers the idle speed as the (dealer option) engine warms up. WARNING While the engine is warming up, make WARNING sure that the select lever is at the “P” or Do not stop the engine when the “N”...
  • Page 412: Starting Your Vehicle

    Starting and operating & Entering the vehicle while it an additional four times. If the vehicle fails to start after the additional attempts, the is running via remote start remote engine start system will abort and 1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the return to a non activated state.
  • Page 413: Pre-Heating Or Pre-Cooling The Interior Of The Vehicle

    7-10 Starting and operating ! To disengage the service mode transmitter within a few seconds immedi- be adjusted using the following procedure. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” ately following remote engine start shut- 1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s position, depress and hold the brake down.
  • Page 414: System Maintenance

    7-11 Starting and operating . Batteries should not be exposed sing the brake pedal repeatedly will toggle the feature ON or OFF each time. to excessive heat such as sun- shine, fire or the like. 7. To exit the remote transmitter and feature programming mode, turn the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 415: Automatic Transmission

    7-12 Starting and operating to the following two conditions: (1) This Automatic transmission device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must The automatic transmission is electroni- accept any interference received, in- cally controlled and provides 5 forward cluding interference that may cause speeds and 1 reverse speed.
  • Page 416: Select Lever

    7-13 Starting and operating “R” position or vice versa until allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current the vehicle has completely condition of your vehicle. Optimized stopped. Such shifting may shifting will be restored as the vehicle cause damage to the transmis- continues to be driven for a while.
  • Page 417: Shift Lock Function

    7-14 Starting and operating position to the “R” position is possible is started. return to the original gear position. for a limited time period by depressing To use the SPORT mode, move the lever If the select lever does not move from the the brake pedal and then becomes from this position into the manual gate.
  • Page 418 “LOCK” position while the select lever is in system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a the “N” position, the select lever may not SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon be moved to the “P” position after a period as possible.
  • Page 419: Selection Of Manual Mode

    “ ” is illuminated, up- lock system may be malfunctioning. Con- shifting is possible. When the downshift tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection indicator “ ” is illuminated, downshifting as soon as possible. is possible. When both indicators are illuminated, upshifting and downshifting are both possible.
  • Page 420: Driving Tips

    7-17 Starting and operating . The transmission does not automa- Gearshifts can be performed using the off. select lever. tically shift up in the manual mode. Perform gearshifts in accordance with & Driving tips road conditions so that the tachometer .
  • Page 421: Sport Mode

    7-18 Starting and operating & SPORT mode When selected, the SPORT mode indica- Power steering tor light on the combination meter will illuminate. CAUTION To deselect SPORT mode, move the select lever to the “D” position or select Do not hold the steering wheel at the manual mode.
  • Page 422: Braking

    7-19 Starting and operating Braking a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep harder than normal and the braking dis- driving straight ahead while gradually tance will increase. & Braking tips reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the NOTE road to a safe place. Some sound accompanying operation WARNING &...
  • Page 423: Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators

    ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- gle. This is a normal operation phe- the nearest SUBARU dealer. tem) nomenon, and it is not a malfunction. Brake assist is a driver assistance system.
  • Page 424: Abs System Self-Check

    When the ABS system is operating, you tunity by your SUBARU dealer. may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal The ABS warning light illuminates when NOTE when the ABS operates.
  • Page 425: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System

    7-22 Starting and operating & Steps to take if EBD system started, the ABS warning light may illumi- Electronic Brake Force Dis- nate. This is due to the low battery voltage malfunctions tribution (EBD) system and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, The EBD system maximizes the effective- the light will turn off.
  • Page 426: Vehicle Dynamics Control System

    Control system equipped Have your vehicle towed to the Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU vehicle could easily lead to a ser- nearest SUBARU dealer for re- dealer and have the system inspected.
  • Page 427 Control operation indicator light. performed by an authorized following list, the vehicle may be more . Skid Suppression Function SUBARU dealer. unstable than it feels to the driver. The . The following precautions should The skid suppression function is designed...
  • Page 428: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor

    7-25 Starting and operating & Vehicle Dynamics Control & Traction Control system OFF is important that winter tires be used when driving on snow-covered or icy system monitor switch roads. (All four wheels should be fitted Refer to the following sections. with tires of the same size and brand).
  • Page 429 7-26 Starting and operating . a standing start on a steeply sloping is activated, and the system ignores road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or any further pressing of the switch. To otherwise slippery surface make the switch usable again, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 430: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Contact your warm and their pressures increase installed in each wheel when tire pressure SUBARU dealer as soon as possible accordingly. Be sure to let the tires is severely low. for tire and sensor replacement and/...
  • Page 431: Parking Your Vehicle

    7-28 Starting and operating & Parking brake Parking your vehicle CAUTION Do not place metal film or any metal CAUTION WARNING parts under the driver’s seat. This . Never drive while the parking may cause poor reception of the . Never leave unattended children brake is set because this will signals from the tire pressure sen- or pets in the vehicle.
  • Page 432: Parking Tips

    7-29 Starting and operating Cruise control Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. Make sure the main switch is turned “OFF”...
  • Page 433: To Set Cruise Control

    7-30 Starting and operating . towing a trailer combination meter will illuminate. At this time, the cruise control set indicator light is illuminated on the combination 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the meter. vehicle reaches the desired speed. & To set cruise control The vehicle will maintain the desired speed.
  • Page 434: To Turn Off The Cruise Control

    7-31 Starting and operating & To change the cruising speed . Depress the brake pedal. ! To increase the speed (by accel- . Shift the select lever into the “N” erator pedal) ! To increase the speed (by control position. 1.
  • Page 435: Cruise Control Indicator Light

    7-32 Starting and operating ! To decrease the speed (by control ! To decrease the speed (by brake lever) pedal) 1. Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control temporarily. 2. When the speed decreases to the desired speed, press the control lever downward in the “SET/COAST”...
  • Page 436 Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first Loading your vehicle......... 8-12 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........Vehicle capacity weight........8-12 Fuel economy hints ..........GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......8-13 Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)....
  • Page 437: Driving Tips

    Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving Fuel economy hints Engine exhaust gas (carbon – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 monoxide) The following suggestions will help to save your fuel. . Select the proper gear position for the WARNING The performance and long life of your speed and road conditions.
  • Page 438: Catalytic Converter

    SUBARU dealer. engine has been shut off. This sound is . Do not apply undercoating or rust normal.
  • Page 439: Periodic Inspections

    Driving tips Periodic inspections Driving in foreign countries Driving tips for AWD models To keep your vehicle in the best condition When planning to use your vehicle in WARNING at all times, always have the recom- another country: . Confirm the availability of the correct mended maintenance services listed in .
  • Page 440 CAUTION shifting power between the front and rear If you use a temporary spare tire to wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide replace a flat tire, be sure to use the added traction during acceleration, and original temporary spare tire stored added engine braking force during decel- in the vehicle.
  • Page 441: On-Road And Off-Road Driving

    . If driving through water, such as when at high speed. If you do take your cle. Remember that your vehicle, crossing shallow streams, first check the SUBARU off-road, certain common sense with its higher profile and center...
  • Page 442 Remember that damage done to your or the exhaust pipe or water splashing sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo SUBARU while operating it off-road and onto electrical parts may damage your could be thrown around in the vehicle and not using common sense precautions vehicle and may cause it to stall.
  • Page 443: Winter Driving

    If the concen- SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- tration is inappropriate, sprayed tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-...
  • Page 444: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads

    To supplement the foot brake, use the Instead, you should observe the following If your SUBARU is not going to be used engine brake effectively to control the tips. for an extended period, it is best to have vehicle speed.
  • Page 445: Corrosion Protection

    8-10 Driving tips & Snow tires vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the leading to loss of vehicle control. wiper from working effectively. If snow is stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en- WARNING a safe place, then remove it.
  • Page 446: Tire Chains

    8-11 Driving tips ment. You should be aware that some starting the vehicle with the transmission trol. winter tires with that same size desig- in 2nd than 1st. . Do not use a combination of nation may actually be too large for the radial, belted bias or bias tires For information about holding the trans- vehicle and may cause rubbing on...
  • Page 447: Loading Your Vehicle

    8-12 Driving tips Loading your vehicle possible. CAUTION . When you carry something inside Do not carry spray cans, containers the vehicle, secure it whenever WARNING with flammable or corrosive liquids you can to prevent it from being or any other dangerous items inside thrown around inside the vehicle Never allow passengers to ride on a the vehicle.
  • Page 448: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)

    8-13 Driving tips & GVWR and GAWR (Gross adjusted by relocating luggage inside the vehicle. Vehicle Weight Rating and Even if the total weight of your luggage is Gross Axle Weight Rating) lower than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the luggage.
  • Page 449: Roof Rails And Crossbar (If Equipped)

    8-14 Driving tips & Roof rails and crossbar (if ! Installing carrying attachments on ment and cargo does not exceed equipped) the maximum load limit. Over- the crossbars loading may cause damage to When installing any carrying attachment the vehicle and create a safety such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak hazard.
  • Page 450 8-15 Driving tips ! To remove the crossbar 2. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails. ! To install the crossbar Front crossbar: Front crossbar has a 150 lbs (68 kg) load label on left-hand side. 3. The crossbar with a 150 lbs (68 kg) load label attached onto it is the front ®...
  • Page 451 8-16 Driving tips 12 in (300 mm) Lower clamp 6. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar ® T-30 torx head screw on the roof rails, and if available, use a T- 4. Install the front crossbar so that the ® 30 torx bit and torque wrench and tighten crossbar end supports are located ap-...
  • Page 452: Roof Molding And Crossbar (If Equipped)

    8-17 Driving tips NOTE Rear crossbar: road hazard due to loss of cargo Before each use of the roof crossbar, could result. make sure the four T-30 crossbar . When using the roof crossbar kit, clamp screws have been checked, make sure that the total weight of and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in the crossbars, carrying attach-...
  • Page 453: Trailer Hitch (If Equipped)

    8-18 Driving tips ! Removal and installation of the secure all cargo. Trailer hitch (if equipped) crossbars ! Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross- bars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc- tions and make sure that the attachment is securely fixed to the crossbars.
  • Page 454: Connecting A Trailer

    8-19 Driving tips has safety chains and that each Maximum Maximum chain will hold the trailer’s max- gross trailer gross tongue imum gross weight. Towing trai- weight weight lers without safety chains could Vehicle with- 2,000 lbs 200 lbs create a traffic safety hazard if out cooling kit (906 kg) (90 kg)
  • Page 455: When You Do Not Tow A Trailer

    8-20 Driving tips 5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate watercraft. WARNING for the ball mount and your trailer. The & When you do not tow a trailer hitch ball must be securely installed on the Do not connect safety chains to part .
  • Page 456: Trailer Towing

    & Maximum load limits of correct equipment and cautious opera- tion of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in WARNING purchasing a hitch and other necessary Never exceed the maximum load towing equipment appropriate for your limits explained in the following.
  • Page 457 8-22 Driving tips ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Vehicle without cooling kit Conditions Maximum total trailer weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) When towing a trailer without brakes. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. 2,000 lbs (906 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
  • Page 458 8-23 Driving tips ! Tongue load (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehi- cle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label.
  • Page 459: Trailer Hitches

    Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and & Trailer hitches trailer. The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer WARNING hitch is recommended. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your Never drill the frame or under-body...
  • Page 460: Connecting A Trailer

    Your ful not to let them drag on the ground. rear bumper. The bumper is not designed SUBARU’s brake system is not designed to handle that type of load. For more information about the safety to be tapped into the trailer’s hydraulic...
  • Page 461: Trailer Towing Tips

    In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire hitch mounting are in good condition. If your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper when towing a trailer, ask a commercial any problems are apparent, do not tow the operation of the turn signals, the brake road service to repair the flat tire.
  • Page 462 If swaying occurs, firmly immediately by the nearest SUBARU – the safety chains are connected grip the steering wheel and slow down dealer.
  • Page 463 8-28 Driving tips air conditioner and stop the vehicle in the 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, nearest safe location. For further instruc- release the regular brakes slowly until the tions and additional information, refer to blocks absorb the load. the following sections.
  • Page 464: In Case Of Emergency

    In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in an emergency..Engine overheating ........... 9-14 Spare tire ............. If steam is coming from the engine compartment ........... 9-14 Removing the spare tire ........If no steam is coming from the engine Re-storage of spare tire ........
  • Page 465: If You Park Your Vehicle In An Emergency

    In case of emergency NOTE If you park your vehicle in an Spare tire When the hazard warning flasher is on, emergency the turn signals do not work. The spare tire is stored in the spare tire holder located under the cargo area. The hazard warning flasher should be The spare tire holder has a hoist mechan- used in day or night to warn other drivers...
  • Page 466: Removing The Spare Tire

    In case of emergency carefully read “Temporary spare tire” F9-5 temporary spare tire is on the ground with for instructions and precautions. enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. & Removing the spare tire CAUTION 1.
  • Page 467: Re-Storage Of Spare Tire

    In case of emergency . When using the spare tire hoist: and pull it through the center of the CAUTION temporary spare tire. After the temporary spare tire is 9. After the temporary spare tire is When using the spare tire hoist: removed from the cable, wind the removed from the cable, the cable must cable up completely until the...
  • Page 468: Temporary Spare Tire

    (TPMS) is un- If the temporary spare tire is not able to monitor all four road stored securely, it could damage wheels. Contact your SUBARU adjacent areas of the vehicle and dealer as soon as possible for make an abnormal noise.
  • Page 469: Flat Tires

    In case of emergency Flat tires CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tire If you have a flat tire while driving, never other than the original. Using other brake suddenly; keep driving straight sizes may result in severe mechan- ahead while gradually reducing speed. ical damage to the drive train of your Then slowly pull off the road to a safe vehicle.
  • Page 470 In case of emergency . Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe accident.
  • Page 471 In case of emergency 8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel head engages firmly into the jack-up point. nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. 10. Insert the jack handle into the jack- 9. Place the jack under the side sill at the screw, and turn the handle until the tire front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat clears the ground.
  • Page 472 In case of emergency torque, following the tightening order in the WARNING illustration. Never use your foot on the wheel nut Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench tire is installed.
  • Page 473: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    9-10 In case of emergency holder. could strike occupants and cause WARNING Refer to “Spare tire” F9-2 for its location, injury. Store the tire and all tools in instructions and precautions. the proper place. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving &...
  • Page 474: Jump Starting

    9-11 In case of emergency Jump starting SUBARU dealer as soon as possible eye protectors, and remove metal for tire and sensor replacement and/ objects such as rings, bands or or system resetting. other metal jewelry. WARNING . Be sure the jumper cables and...
  • Page 475: How To Jump Start

    9-12 In case of emergency & How to jump start 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3.
  • Page 476 9-13 In case of emergency (1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. (2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) term- inal of the booster battery. (3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery.
  • Page 477: Engine Overheating

    If towing is necessary, it is best done by coolant level or how to add coolant, down and turning it. your SUBARU dealer or a commercial refer to “Engine coolant” F11-11. towing service. Observe the following 1. Keep the engine running at idling procedures for safety.
  • Page 478: Towing And Tie-Down Hooks

    9-15 In case of emergency & Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). CAUTION . Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.
  • Page 479 9-16 In case of emergency After towing, remove the towing hook from 2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper 4. Tighten the towing hook securely the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. using a screwdriver, and you will find a using a wheel nut wrench.
  • Page 480: Using A Flat-Bed Truck

    9-17 In case of emergency & Using a flat-bed truck & Towing with all wheels on the The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the ground front bumper. Rear tie-down hooks: This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
  • Page 481: Rear Gate - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked

    9-18 In case of emergency Rear gate – if the rear gate CAUTION cannot be unlocked . If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat- In the event that you cannot unlock the bed truck. rear gate by operating the power door .
  • Page 482: Maintenance Tools

    9-19 In case of emergency & Jack and jack handle Maintenance tools The jack and jack handle is stored under Your vehicle is equipped with the following the cargo area. maintenance tools. For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires” Screwdriver F9-6.
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  • Page 484: 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 Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument Corrosion protection..........
  • Page 485: Exterior Care

    10-2 Appearance care Exterior care to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly tangled around it, damaging the with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the wiper arm and other compo- & Washing remaining water off with a chamois or soft nents. Ask the automatic car- cloth.
  • Page 486: Waxing And Polishing

    Always wash and dry the vehicle before . Clean the vehicle (including the alumi- SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- waxing and polishing. list. num wheels) with water as soon as...
  • Page 487: Corrosion Protection

    Contact above freezing. your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind 3. Dampness in certain parts of the of maintenance and treatment if you need vehicle remains for a long time, even...
  • Page 488: Cleaning The Interior

    If console panel, switches, using a solution of mild soap and luke- your SUBARU is to be parked for a long combination meter, and other warm water then dry thoroughly. time in bright sunlight, it is recommended...
  • Page 489: Navigation Monitor (If Equipped)

    10-6 Appearance care & Navigation monitor (if equipped) To clean the navigation monitor, wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth. If the navigation monitor is extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent.
  • Page 490: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Power steering fluid ........11-16 Maintenance precautions........11-3 Checking the fluid level........11-16 Recommended fluid ......... 11-17 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment............ 11-4 Brake fluid............11-17 When you do checking or servicing in the engine Checking the fluid level........
  • Page 491 Maintenance and service Rear window wiper blade rubber....... 11-31 Front fog light..........11-39 Battery............... 11-33 Rear combination lights ........11-39 Back-up light/Tail light ........11-40 Fuses ..............11-34 Rear gate light ..........11-41 Main fuse ............11-35 License plate light ........... 11-41 Installation of accessories.......
  • Page 492: Maintenance Schedule

    “Warranty and Main- hazardous if improperly used or done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. handled, for example, battery tenance Booklet”. If you perform maintenance and service acid.
  • Page 493: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment

    SRS airbag or seatbelt preten- partment while the engine is sioner needs service, consult running your nearest SUBARU dealer. To open the hood: WARNING 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the & Before checking or servicing windshield, return them to their original A running engine can be dangerous.
  • Page 494 11-5 Maintenance and service WARNING Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may cause an accident and serious bodily in- jury.
  • Page 495: Engine Compartment Overview

    11-6 Maintenance and service Air cleaner element (page 11-12) Engine compartment overview Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-16) Differential gear oil level gauge (page 11-15) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-14) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-17) Fuse box (page 11-34) Battery (page 11-33) Windshield washer tank (page 11-28) Radiator cap (page 11-11)
  • Page 496: Engine Oil

    1 quart shown in the illustration. . Use only engine oil with the per 1,200 miles or 1 liter per 2,000 recommended grade and vis- kilometers, we recommend that you cosity. contact your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 497: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter

    11-8 Maintenance and service . Be careful not to spill engine oil ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. WARNING when adding it. If oil touches the The engine oil and oil filter must be exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad changed more frequently than listed in Be careful not to burn yourself with smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
  • Page 498: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    11-9 Maintenance and service & Recommended grade and leak. viscosity . Thoroughly wipe off any engine oil that has spilled over the CAUTION exhaust pipe and/or under-cover. If left unremoved, the oil could Use only engine oil with the recom- catch fire.
  • Page 499: Cooling System

    , u s e o n l y SUBARU Super Coolant. If the SUBARU Super Coolant is diluted with another brand or type, the maintenance interval is...
  • Page 500: Engine Coolant

    ! Changing the coolant It may be difficult to change the coolant. Have the coolant changed by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. The coolant should be changed according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
  • Page 501: Air Cleaner Element

    The air more frequently. It is recommended that cleaner element not only filters you always use genuine SUBARU parts. intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires. If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires, you could be burned.
  • Page 502: Spark Plugs

    “Warranty and & Recommended spark plugs Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your Refer to “Electrical system” F12-7. SUBARU dealer for replacement. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer.
  • Page 503: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    11-14 Maintenance and service Automatic transmission fluid fluid level on the gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT” range, add the & Checking the fluid level recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level. The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises;...
  • Page 504: Recommended Fluid

    11-15 Maintenance and service & Recommended fluid Front differential gear oil Refer to “Fluids” F12-7. & Checking the oil level NOTE Using any non-specified type of auto- matic transmission fluid could result in damage inside the transmission. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid, be sure to use the specified type.
  • Page 505: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    Each oil manufacturer has its own base rear differential gear oil level, consult your oils and additives. Never use different SUBARU dealer for inspection. brands together. For details, refer to “Front differential and rear differential gear oil” & Recommended grade and F12-6.
  • Page 506: Recommended Fluid

    When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has you suspect a problem, have the been run: Check that the oil level is vehicle checked at your SUBARU between “HOT MIN” and “HOT MAX” on dealer. the surface of the reservoir tank.
  • Page 507: Recommended Brake Fluid

    If the brake booster does not operate as described in the following, have it checked CAUTION when adding it. If brake fluid by your SUBARU dealer. touches the exhaust pipe, it may Never use different brands of brake 1. With the engine off, depress the brake cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or fluid together.
  • Page 508: Brake Pedal

    (10 N, 1 kgf). wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is If the free play is not within proper applied. specification, contact your SUBARU deal- If you hear this scraping noise each time – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 509: Breaking-In Of New Brake Pads And Linings

    1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of Parking brake stroke pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as approximately 22 mph (35 km/h). soon as possible. 2. Depress the parking brake pedal SLOWLY and GENTLY.
  • Page 510: Tires And Wheels

    11-21 Maintenance and service Tires and wheels replace all four tires. the temperature in the garage and the temperature outside. By way of example, ! Winter (snow) tires & Types of tires the following table shows the required tire Winter tires are best suited for driving on pressures that correspond to various out- You should be familiar with type of tires snow-covered and icy roads.
  • Page 511: Tire Inspection

    In this event, When a tire is replaced, adjustments are as soon as possible. go to a SUBARU dealer to have the necessary to ensure continued normal When a spare tire is mounted or a system inspected as soon as possible.
  • Page 512: Tire Pressures And Wear

    Drive slowly to the nearest authorized the tire pressures to the values shown on Incorrect tire pressures detract from con- SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle the tire placard. The tire placard is located trollability and ride comfort, and they inspected.
  • Page 513 11-24 Maintenance and service . Correct tire pressure (tread worn . Abnormally low tire pressure (tread . Abnormally high tire pressure (tread evenly) worn at shoulders) worn in center) Roadholding is good, and steering is Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- Ride comfort is poor.
  • Page 514: Wheel Balance

    If & Tire rotation direction mark you suspect that the wheels are not correctly balanced, have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer. Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation. New tread...
  • Page 515: Tire Rotation

    After driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU and retighten any nut that has become recommends replacing all four tires at loose. the same time.
  • Page 516: Wheel Replacement

    The resulting loss of types, sizes or degrees of wear replace them with genuine SUBARU parts vehicle control could lead to an can result in damage to the designed for the specific wheel.
  • Page 517: Windshield Washer Fluid

    SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid fluid appears to diminish, add washer fluid the piping is too low for the outside contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%...
  • Page 518: Replacement Of Wiper Blades

    Be sure to use genuine SUBARU scratches. wiper blade rubbers as replacements. – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 519: Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly

    11-30 Maintenance and service & Windshield wiper blade as- ing it with your hands. sembly & Windshield wiper blade rub- 1. Raise the windshield wiper arm on the driver’s side. 2. Next, raise the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side. Metal spines 2.
  • Page 520: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly

    11-31 Maintenance and service end of the metal support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper blade may scratch the windshield. & Rear window wiper blade assembly 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window.
  • Page 521 11-32 Maintenance and service 1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber 3. If the new blade rubber is not provided assembly to unlock it from the plastic with two metal spines, remove the metal support. spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber.
  • Page 522: Battery

    11-33 Maintenance and service Battery distilled water. remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the WARNING positive battery terminal and any- thing connected to it WHILE you . Before beginning work on or near are at the same time in contact any battery, be sure to extinguish with any other metallic portion of...
  • Page 523: Fuses

    11-34 Maintenance and service Fuses CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one hav- ing a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. Open the lid that is located above the The spare fuses are stored in the main hood release knob and pull it toward you fuse box cover in the engine compart-...
  • Page 524: Main Fuse

    1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” ment. Check the main fuses if any Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. electrical component fails to operate (ex- position and turn off all electrical acces- cept the starter motor) and other fuses are sories.
  • Page 525: Installation Of Accessories

    Maintenance and service Installation of accessories Replacing bulbs following precautions. . Do not replace any headlight Always consult your SUBARU dealer bulbs (both low beam and high WARNING before installing fog lights or any other beam) by yourself. electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such .
  • Page 526 6. Reconnect the electrical connector. . If headlight aiming is required, con- 7. Install the bulb cover with the fixing sult your SUBARU dealer for proper screws. adjustment of the headlight aim. 8. Install the air intake duct with the clips.
  • Page 527: Parking Light (Right-Hand Side)

    4. Set the bulb socket into the headlight (left-hand side). assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. NOTE Contact your SUBARU dealer for the bulb replacement of the left-hand side. 1. Remove the bulb socket from the...
  • Page 528: Front Turn Signal Light (Right-Hand Side)

    & Front fog light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU 1. Remove the two covers by inserting dealer if necessary. the tip of a flat-head screwdriver.
  • Page 529: Back-Up Light/Tail Light

    11-40 Maintenance and service & Back-up light/Tail light the rear combination light assembly rear- ward and remove it from the vehicle. 7. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two-pronged part 1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove Brake/tail light of the combination light assembly securely the light cover from the rear gate trim.
  • Page 530: Rear Gate Light

    11-41 Maintenance and service 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl and remove it. tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between the license plate light assembly and the 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and rear gate.
  • Page 531: Dome Light

    11-42 Maintenance and service & Dome light 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at new bulb. its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb Models with Rear Seat Entertainment straight downward to remove it.
  • Page 532: Map Light

    1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically.
  • Page 533: Cargo Area Light

    11-44 Maintenance and service & Cargo area light 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the lens to the cargo area light assembly. 6. Reinstall the cargo area light assembly to the roof trim. 1.
  • Page 534: Specifications

    Specifications Tires..............12-8 Specifications ............12-2 Fuses and circuits ..........12-9 Dimensions............12-2 Engine ..............12-2 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ............12-9 Fuel ..............12-3 Fuse panel located in the engine Engine oil ............. 12-4 compartment .............12-11 Front differential and rear differential gear oil..12-6 Bulb chart.............12-12 Fluids ..............
  • Page 535: Dimensions

    12-2 Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Overall length 191.5 (4,865) Overall width 73.9 (1,878) Overall height Without roof rail 66.7 (1,695) With roof rail 68.1 (1,730) Wheel base 108.1 (2,745) Tread Front 62.0 (1,575) Rear...
  • Page 536: Fuel

    12-3 Specifications & Fuel Fuel requirement Fuel tank capacity Unleaded gasoline with 87 AKI or higher 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) For more details, refer to “Fuel” F7-2. – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 537: Engine Oil

    SUBARU dealer. ! Approved engine oil Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
  • Page 538 12-5 Specifications SAE viscosity No. and Oil grade Engine oil capacity applicable temperature – Adding the oil from L to F level: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt) conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 –...
  • Page 539: Front Differential And Rear Differential Gear Oil

    12-6 Specifications & Front differential and rear differential gear oil Oil grade API classification GL-5 SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature – Remarks* “Front differential gear oil” F11-15 Oil capacity* Front differential gear oil 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt) “Rear differential gear oil”...
  • Page 540: Fluids

    & Fluids Fluid Fluid type* Fluid capacity* Remarks* “Automatic transmission fluid” F11- Automatic transmission fluid · SUBARU ATF 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt) · IDEMITSU ATF HP · SUBARU ATF · “Power steering” F7-18 · IDEMITSU ATF HP Power steering fluid 0.95 US qt (0.9 liters, 0.79 Imp qt)
  • Page 541: Tires

    12-8 Specifications & Tires Tire size P255/55R18 104H 255/55R18 105H 18 6 8JJ Wheel size Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm Temporary spare tire Size T165/80R17 Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm *1*3 Wheel nut tightening torque Aluminum wheels (silver-colored)
  • Page 542: Fuses And Circuits

    12-9 Specifications Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Trailer hitch connector Empty Door locking 7.5A Front wiper deicer relay Moonroof 7.5A Combination meter 7.5A Remote control rear view mirrors Seat heater relay Combination meter Integrated unit Stop light...
  • Page 543: Specifications

    12-10 Specifications Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating Cargo socket Rear blower fan Position light Fog light Tail light Front wiper Rear combination light 7.5A Auto air conditioner unit Empty Integrated unit Illumination 7.5A Headlight left side relay Seat heaters Vehicle Dynamics Con- 7.5A...
  • Page 544: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment

    12-11 Specifications & Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol unit Main fan (cooling fan) Main fan (cooling fan) Console socket Headlight (right side) Headlight (left side) Backup Horn Rear window defogger Fuel pump Automatic transmission...
  • Page 545: Bulb Chart

    12-12 Specifications Bulb chart NOTE Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
  • Page 546 12V-27/8W 1157(W27/8W) assembly components by Rear turn signal light 12V-27W 1156(W27W) yourself. Back-up light 12V-16W 921(W16W) For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer. Rear gate light 12V-5W (W5W) License plate light 12V-5W 168(W5W) – – Side turn signal light – –...
  • Page 547 12-14 Specifications CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using a bulb of different wattage could result in a fire.
  • Page 548: Vehicle Identification

    12-15 Specifications Vehicle identification number Vehicle identification Certification and bar code label Tire inflation pressure label Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Emission control label Fuel label Air conditioner label...
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  • Page 550 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Adverse safety consequences of overloading For U.S.A............13-2 on handling and stopping and on tires ... 13-13 Tire information ..........13-2 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit..13-13 Tire labeling ............13-2 Uniform tire quality grading standards ..13-14 Recommended tire inflation pressure....
  • Page 551: Consumer Information And Reporting Safety Defects

    13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A. Tire information Example: & Tire labeling The following information has been compiled according to Code of Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part (1) P = Certain tire type used on Identification Number or TIN) are 575”.
  • Page 552 13-3 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Example: (210 km/h). individual elements. WARNING Speed ratings apply only to (6) Load Index: A numerical code (1) Manufacturer’s Identification the tire, not to the vehicle. which specifies the maximum load Mark Putting a speed rated tire on a tire can carry at the speed any vehicle does not mean (2) Tire Size...
  • Page 553: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure

    13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects & Recommended tire inflation ! Maximum load rating STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 pressure NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE- The load rating at the maximum STER” ! Recommended cold tire infla- permissible weight load for this tire. For example, “MAX.
  • Page 554: Glossary Of Tire Terminology

    13-5 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects & Glossary of tire terminology Example: vehicle control could lead to an accident. Accessory weight ! Measuring and adjusting air The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be pressure to achieve proper in- flation replaced) of automatic transmis- sion, power steering, power brakes,...
  • Page 555 13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Extra load tire sidewall rubber which, when in- ing on a vehicle. A tire designed to operate at higher Light truck (LT) tire flated, bears the load. loads and higher inflation pressure Chunking A tire designated by its manufac- than the corresponding standard turer as primarily intended for use...
  • Page 556 13-7 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Measuring rim Passenger car tire sory weight, including heavy duty The rim on which a tire is fitted for A tire intended for use on passen- brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, physical dimension requirements. ger cars, multipurpose passenger heavy duty battery, and special vehicles, and trucks, that have a...
  • Page 557 13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Rim type designation Tread rib accessory weight, and normal oc- The industry of manufacturer’s des- A tread section running circumfer- cupant weight (distributed in accor- ignation for a rim by style or code. entially around a tire.
  • Page 558: Tire Care - Maintenance And Safety Practices

    13-9 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects & Tire care – maintenance and Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for safety practices various designated seating capacities Check on a daily basis that the Designated seating tires are free from serious damage, Vehicle normal load, Occupant distribution in a...
  • Page 559: Vehicle Load Limit - How To Determine

    13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects To maximize the life of each tire ! Calculating total and load ca- on your vehicle’s placard. and ensure that the tires wear pacities varying seating con- The vehicle placard also shows uniformly, it is best to rotate the figurations seating capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 560 13-11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- Example 1B For example, if the vehicle has one pacity. occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing 882 lbs (400 kg). Calculate the total weight. The total weight now exceeds Calculate the available load ca- the capacity weight by 55 lbs (25 pacity by subtracting the total...
  • Page 561 13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- vehicle is 1,157 lbs (525 kg), which 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same pacity. is indicated on the vehicle placard vehicle (bringing the number of with the statement “The combined occupants to three), and a child weight of occupants and cargo restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5...
  • Page 562: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities

    13-13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Weight Rating (GVWR). And each injury. axle’s maximum loaded capacity is Vehicle stability will deteriorate. Heavy and/or high-mounted referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- loads could increase the risk of ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each axle’s GAWR are shown on the rollover.
  • Page 563: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

    13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading XXX kg or XXX lbs. form to Federal Safety Require- standards ments in addition to these grades. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and & Treadwear This information indicates the rela- luggage load capacity.
  • Page 564: Temperature A, B, C

    Subaru of when tested under controlled con- America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, ditions on a specified indoor labora- you may call the Vehicle Safety tory test wheel.
  • Page 565 13-16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Building, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
  • Page 566: Index

    Index...
  • Page 567 14-2 Index Automatic transmission ..........7-12 Abbreviation ..............3 Fluid ............11-14, 12-7 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........7-20 MANUAL mode ............7-16 Warning light ..........3-15, 7-21 Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ..... 3-13 Select lever ............7-13 Accessories............
  • Page 568 14-3 Index Braking ..............7-19 Oil level (engine oil) ..........11-7 Tips..............7-19 Oil level (front differential gear oil) ......11-15 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....11-20 Child restraint systems ..........1-29 Bulb Installation of a booster seat ........1-36 Chart ..............
  • Page 569 14-4 Index Second-row seat............6-9 Third-row seat ............6-9 Electrical system ............12-7 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-16, 7-22 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ......1-18 Engine Daytime running light system........3-29 Compartment overview..........11-6 Differential gear oil Coolant ............11-11, 12-7 Front ............
  • Page 570 14-5 Index Seatbelt pretensioners ..........1-27 Headlight Turn signal light ............ 11-39 Beam leveler............3-30 Front seats..............1-2 Bulb replacement ..........11-36 Active head restraint..........1-6 Bulb wattage............12-12 Forward and backward adjustment ......1-3 Control switch ............3-27 Head restraint adjustment ......... 1-5 Flasher..............
  • Page 571 14-6 Index High beam ............3-22 Control switch ............3-27 Immobilizer............3-21 Dome............6-2, 11-42 Security ............2-4, 3-21 Door step ............11-43 Select lever/Gear position ........3-21 Front fog ............. 3-32, 11-39 Front side marker ........... 3-28 SPORT mode............3-21 Traction control system OFF........
  • Page 572 14-7 Index Mirrors ..............3-38 Petrol fuel..............7-2 Moonroof ..............2-25 Power Multi function display ..........3-24 Door locking switch..........2-7 Outlets ..............6-10 Outside mirrors ............3-42 Seat............... 1-3 New vehicle break-in driving.......... 8-2 Steering ..............7-18 Steering fluid..........11-16, 12-7 Windows ...............
  • Page 573 14-8 Index Brake fluid............. 12-7 Vanity mirror light..........11-43 Engine oil.............. 12-4 Rocking the vehicle ............ 8-11 Front differential gear oil ......... 12-6 Roof molding and crossbar .......... 8-17 Manual transmission oil .......... 12-6 Roof rail and crossbar..........8-14 Power steering fluid..........12-7 Rear differential gear oil..........
  • Page 574 14-9 Index Security State emission testing (U.S. only) ........7-5 Alarm system ............2-16 Steering wheel ID plate..............2-3 Power ..............7-18 Immobilizer.............. 2-3 Tilt ................ 3-44 Indicator light........... 2-4, 3-21 Stopping the engine............. 7-8 Shock sensors............2-20 Storage compartment........... 6-6 Select lever ...............
  • Page 575 14-10 Index Size and pressure ..........12-8 Vehicle Types ..............11-21 Capacity weight............8-12 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..7-27, 9-10, 11-21 Identification ............12-15 Warning light ............3-14 Symbols ..............3 Vehicle Dynamics Control Tires and wheels............11-21 Tools ................ 9-19 Operation indicator light........
  • Page 576 14-11 Index Warranties and maintenance ........8-21 Washing ..............10-2 Waxing and polishing ..........10-3 Wear indicators............11-25 Wheel Aluminum............. 11-27 Balance ............... 11-25 Nut tightening torque ..........12-8 Replacement ............11-27 Windows..............2-21 Windshield Washer fluid ............11-28 Wiper and washer switches........3-34 Wiper blades ............
  • Page 577 Compass calibration zones...
  • Page 578 GAS STATION REFERENCE & & Fuel Engine oil Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 Use only the following oils. . API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY RON) or higher. CONSERVING” or “RESOURCE CONSERVING” &...

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