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Subaru 2008 OUTBACK Owner's Manual (444 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.2 MB

Table of Contents

11
- Child Safety
  7
  - Table of Contents
    11
Table of Contents

26
Keys and Doors

90
- Keys
  
  91
  - Key Number
    91
  - Keys and Doors
    91
- Immobilizer
  
  92
  - Security ID Plate
    92
  - Security Indicator Light
    93
  - Key Replacement
    93
- Door Locks
  
  94
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  96
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    96
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  97
  - Locking the Doors
    98
  - Unlocking the Doors
    98
  - Unlocking the Trunk Lid/Rear Gate
    98
  - Illuminated Entry
    98
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    99
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    99
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    99
  - Replacing the Battery
    99
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    101
- Alarm System
  
  104
  - System Alarm Operation
    104
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    104
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    105
  - Arming the System
    105
  - Disarming the System
    107
  - Valet Mode
    107
  - Passive Arming
    107
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    108
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    108
- Child Safety Locks
  
  109
- Windows
  
  109
  - Power Windows
    109
- Trunk Lid (Sedan)
  
  112
- Rear Gate (Station Wagon)
  
  115
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  116
  - Tilting/Sliding Moonroof (Sedan)
    116
  - Moonroof (Station Wagon)
    117
Table of Contents

120
- Ignition Switch
  122
  - Lock
    122
  - Acc
    123
  - Start
    123
  - Key Reminder Chime
    124
  - Ignition Switch Light
    124
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  124
- Meters and Gauges (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE)
  124
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    124
  - Speedometer
    125
  - Tachometer
    125
  - Fuel Gauge
    125
  - Temperature Gauge
    126
  - ECO Gauge
    127
- Multi-Information Display
  128
  - (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE)
    128
  - Display
    128
  - Operation Switch
    128
  - Odometer and Trip Meter
    129
  - Current and Average Fuel Consumption
    130
  - Outside Temperature and Journey Time
    131
  - Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
    133
  - Clock (Vehicle with Navigation System)
    134
  - SI-DRIVE Display
    134
  - Meter Settings
    134
  - Warning Messages and Driver's Information
    139
- Instruments and Controls
  140
  - Meters and Gauges (Vehicle Without SI-DRIVE)
    143
    
    Combination Meter Illumination
    143
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    143
  - Speedometer
    143
  - Odometer
    144
  - Double Trip Meter
    144
  - Tachometer
    145
  - Fuel Gauge
    145
  - Temperature Gauge
    146
  - Warning and Indicator Lights
    147
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    148
  - SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    149
  - Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
    150
  - CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    150
  - Charge Warning Light
    151
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    151
  - AT OIL Temperature Warning Light (at Models)
    151
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
    151
  - ABS Warning Light
    153
  - Brake System Warning Light
    154
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    154
  - Door Open Warning Light
    155
  - All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Models)
    155
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    155
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
    156
    
    Security Indicator Light
    157
    
    SPORT Mode Indicator Light (4-Speed at Models) (if Equipped)
    157
    
    Shift-Up Indicator Light (MT Models) (if Equipped)
    157
    
    S# PREP Indicator Light (if Equipped)
    157
    
    (If Equipped)
    157
    
    Gear Position Indicator (at Models) (if Equipped)
    158
    
    Selector Lever and Gear Position Indicator (at Models) (if Equipped)
    158
    
    Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    158
    
    High Beam Indicator Light
    159
    
    Cruise Control Indicator Light
    159
    
    Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    159
    
    Headlight Indicator Light
    159
    
    Front Fog Light Indicator Light
    159
  - Clock (Vehicle Without Navigation System)
    159
  - Information Display (2.5-Liter Non-Turbo Model Without Navigation System)
    160
    
    Outside Temperature Indicator
    160
    
    Current Fuel Consumption
    162
    
    Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
    163
    
    Journey Time
    164
  - Light Control Switch
    164
    
    Headlights
    165
    
    High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    165
    
    Headlight Flasher
    165
    
    Daytime Running Light System
    166
  - Turn Signal Lever
    166
  - Illumination Brightness Control
    166
  - Parking Light Switch
    167
  - Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
    167
  - Wiper and Washer
    168
    
    Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    169
    
    Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (Station Wagon)
    171
  - Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
    172
  - Rear Window Defogger Button
    173
  - Mirrors
    174
    
    Inside Mirror
    174
    
    Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    174
    
    Outside Mirrors
    176
  - Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
    177
  - Horn
    178
Climate Control

179
- Ventilator
  
  180
  - Air Flow Selection
    180
  - Climate Control
    180
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    181
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  181
  - Control Panel
    181
  - Heater Operation
    183
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    185
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  186
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  190
  - Cleaning Ventilator Grille
    190
  - Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
    191
- Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
  
  191
  - Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
    191
Audio

192
- Antenna System
  
  193
  - FM Reception
    193
  - Printed Antenna
    193
- XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
  
  193
- Installation of Accessories
  
  195
- Audio Set
  
  196
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    196
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    197
- Power and Sound Controls
  
  198
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    198
  - Tone and Balance Control
    198
  - Audio Effector Switching (Type B)
    200
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  201
  - FM/AM Selection
    201
  - Tuning
    201
  - Station Preset
    202
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  203
  - XM TM Satellite Radio
    203
  - Sirius Satellite Radio
    203
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    203
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    203
  - Band Selection
    204
  - Channel and Category Selection
    204
  - Channel Preset
    205
- CD Player Operation
  
  206
  - How to Insert a CD (Type A)
    206
  - How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
    206
  - How to Play Back a CD
    208
  - To Select a Track from Its Beginning
    209
  - Repeating
    210
  - Random Playback
    211
  - Scan
    212
  - Display Selection
    213
  - Folder Selection
    214
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A)
    214
  - How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
    214
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    215
- AUX Unit Operation
  
  216
  - AUX Jack
    216
  - AUX Inputs Selection Button
    216
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  217
  - MODE Button
    217
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  218
Interior Equipment

221
- Map Light
  
  222
  - Interior Equipment
    222
- Interior Light
  
  222
  - Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
    222
  - Dome Light
    222
- Sun Visors
  
  223
  - Sun Visor Extension Plate
    223
  - Vanity Mirror with Light
    224
- Storage Compartment
  
  224
  - Glove Box
    225
  - Center Console Box
    225
  - Center Panel Compartment (if Equipped)
    226
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    227
  - Pocket
    227
- Cup Holder
  
  227
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    228
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
    228
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  228
- Coat Hook
  
  230
  - Rear Passenger Area
    230
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  231
  - For Sedan Models
    231
  - For Station Wagon Models
    231
- Floor Mat
  
  232
- Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
  
  232
  - Using the Cover
    232
  - To Remove the Cover Housing
    233
  - To Remove the Rear Gate Board
    233
  - Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover and Rear Gate Board
    233
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    234
  - To Install the Rear Gate Board
    235
- Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)
  
  235
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment
  
  236
- Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)
  
  236
- Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
  
  237
Starting and Operating

242
- Fuel
  
  244
  - Fuel Requirements
    244
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    246
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  248
- Preparing to Drive
  
  249
- Starting the Engine
  
  250
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    250
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    250
- Stopping the Engine
  
  251
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  252
- Manual Transmission – 5 Speeds
  
  255
  - Driving Tips
    256
- Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds (2.5GT Spec.b)
  
  257
  - Selecting Reverse Gear
    257
  - Shifting Speeds
    258
  - Driving Tips
    258
- Automatic Transmission - 4-Speed
  
  259
  - Selector Lever
    259
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    261
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    262
  - Maximum Speeds
    263
  - Driving Tips
    263
  - SPORT Mode
    264
  - Shift Lock Release
    264
- Automatic Transmission - 5-Speed
  
  265
  - Selector Lever
    266
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    267
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    268
  - Maximum Speeds
    270
  - Shift Lock Release
    270
- SI-DRIVE (Except 2.5-Liter Non-Turbo Models)
  
  271
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    272
  - Sport (S) Mode
    272
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
    273
  - SI-DRIVE Selector
    273
- Power Steering
  
  274
- Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
  
  274
- Braking
  
  275
  - Braking Tips
    275
  - Brake System
    275
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    275
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  276
  - ABS System Self-Check
    276
  - ABS Warning Light
    276
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  277
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    278
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  279
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    280
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
    283
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
  
  284
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  285
  - Parking Brake
    286
  - Parking Tips
    286
- Cruise Control
  
  288
Driving Tips

292
- Fuel Economy Hints
  293
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  293
- Catalytic Converter
  294
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  294
- Periodic Inspections
  295
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  296
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  296
- Off Road Driving
  297
  - All AWD Models Except OUTBACK
    297
  - Outback
    297
- Winter Driving
  299
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    299
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    300
  - Corrosion Protection
    301
  - Snow Tires
    302
  - Tire Chains
    304
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    304
- Loading Your Vehicle
  304
- Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
  310
  - Connecting a Trailer
    311
  - When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    312
- Trailer Towing
  312
  - Warranties and Maintenance
    312
  - Maximum Load Limits
    313
  - Trailer Hitches
    316
  - Connecting a Trailer
    317
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    318
In Case of Emergency

321
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  322
  - In Case of Emergency
    322
- If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
  
  322
- Flat Tires
  
  324
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    324
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    329
- Jump Starting
  
  330
  - How to Jump Start
    331
- Engine Overheating
  
  333
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    333
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    333
- Towing
  
  334
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    334
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    337
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    337
- Rear Gate (Station Wagon) - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  338
- Maintenance Tools
  
  339
  - Jack
    339
  - Jack Handle
    339
  - Other Maintenance Tools
    340
Appearance Care

341
- Exterior Care
  
  342
  - Appearance Care
    342
  - Washing
    342
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    343
  - Waxing and Polishing
    343
- Corrosion Protection
  
  344
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    344
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    344
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  345

Subaru 2008 OUTBACK Owner's Manual (407 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 9.79 MB

Table of Contents

11
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  3
  - Safety Warnings
    4
  - Vehicle Symbols
    5
  - Child Safety
    7
  - Drinking and Driving
    8
  - Tire Pressures
    10
  - California Proposition 65
    10
  - Driving with Pets
    10
  - Table of Contents
    11
  - Warning and Indicator Lights
    24
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

28
Keys and Doors

89
- Immobilizer
  
  90
  - Security ID Plate
    91
  - Security Indicator Light
    91
  - Key Replacement
    92
  - Key Number Plate
    90
- Keys
  
  90
- Door Locks
  
  92
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  94
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    94
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  95
  - Locking the Doors
    96
  - Unlocking the Doors
    96
  - Opening the Trunk Lid/Unlocking Rear Gate
    97
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    97
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    97
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    97
  - Replacing the Battery
    98
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    98
- Alarm System
  
  102
  - System Operation
    102
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    102
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    103
  - Arming the System
    103
  - Disarming the System
    104
  - Valet Mode
    105
  - Passive Arming
    105
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    106
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    106
- Windows
  
  107
  - Power Windows
    107
- Child Safety Locks
  
  107
- Trunk Lid (4-Door)
  
  109
- Rear Gate (5-Door)
  
  112
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  113
  - Moonroof Switches
    114
  - Sun Shade
    115
Instruments and Controls

116
- Ignition Switch
  118
  - Lock
    118
  - Acc
    119
  - Start
    119
  - Key Reminder Chime
    120
  - Ignition Switch Light
    120
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  120
- Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
  120
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    120
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    121
  - Meter/Gauge Needle Illumination Setting (Except WRX STI)
    121
  - Speedometer
    122
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    122
  - Tachometer
    124
  - Fuel Gauge
    124
  - Temperature Gauge
    125
- REV Indicator Light and Buzzer (WRX STI)
  125
  - Setting the Alarm-Level Engine Speed
    126
  - Deactivating the REV Alarm System
    127
- Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
  127
- Fuel Gauge
  130
- Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
  131
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  131
- SRS Airbag System Warning Light
  133
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  134
- Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
  134
- Turbo Models)/Coolant Temperature High
  135
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  136
- Charge Warning Light
  136
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  136
- Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (WRX STI)
  136
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  137
- ABS Warning Light
  138
- Brake System Warning Light
  139
- Door Open Warning Light
  140
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light (WRX STI)
  140
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  140
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  141
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  141
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
  141
- Instruments and Controls
  143
- Security Indicator Light
  143
- Clock
  146
- Information Display
  147
- Light Control Switch
  149
  - Headlights
    150
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    150
  - Headlight Flasher
    150
  - Daytime Running Light System
    151
- Illumination Brightness Control
  151
- Turn Signal Lever
  151
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  152
- Headlight Beam Leveler (WRX STI)
  152
- Wiper and Washer
  153
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    154
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch - 5-Door
    156
- Climate Control
  156
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  156
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  158
- Mirrors
  159
  - Inside Mirror
    159
  - Outside Mirrors
    160
- Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  162
- Horn
  163
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  163
Climate Control

164
- Ventilator
  
  165
  - Air Flow Selection
    165
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    166
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  166
  - Control Panel
    166
  - Heater Operation
    168
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    170
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  171
  - Control Panel
    171
  - To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
    171
  - To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
    171
  - Fan Speed Control Dial
    172
  - Temperature Control Dial
    172
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    172
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    173
  - Air Conditioner Button
    173
  - Climate Control
    174
    
    Temperature Sensors
    174
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  175
- Air Filtration System
  
  176
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    176
Audio

178
- XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
  
  179
- Antenna System
  
  179
  - FM Reception
    179
  - Roof Antenna
    179
- Installation of Accessories
  
  181
- Audio Set
  
  182
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    182
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    183
- Power and Sound Controls
  
  184
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    184
  - Sound Control
    184
  - Adjustable Level of each Mode
    186
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  187
  - FM/AM Selection
    187
  - Tuning
    187
  - Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
    189
  - Station Preset
    189
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  190
  - XM TM Satellite Radio
    190
  - Sirius Satellite Radio
    190
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    190
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    190
  - Band Selection
    191
  - Channel and Category Selection
    191
  - Channel Preset
    192
  - Display Selection
    193
- CD Player Operation
  
  193
  - How to Insert a CD (Type A)
    194
  - How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
    194
  - How to Play Back a CD
    195
  - Repeating
    197
  - Random Playback
    198
  - Scan
    199
  - Display Selection
    199
  - Folder Selection
    200
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A)
    200
  - How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
    200
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    201
- AUX Unit Operation
  
  202
  - AUX Jack
    202
  - AUX Inputs Selection Button
    202
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  203
  - MODE Button
    203
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  204
Interior Equipment

207
- Interior Lights
  
  208
  - Cargo Area Light (5-Door Models)
    208
  - Dome Light
    208
  - Map Lights
    209
- Sun Visors
  
  209
  - Vanity Mirror
    210
- Storage Compartment
  
  210
  - Glove Box
    210
  - Center Console
    211
  - Coin Tray (if Equipped)
    211
- Cup Holders
  
  211
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    211
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    212
- Bottle Holders
  
  213
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  213
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    215
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  
  215
  - Center Console
    216
  - Rear Ashtray
    216
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  
  217
- Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  217
  - Using the Cover
    217
  - To Remove the Cover
    218
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    218
- Shopping Bag Hook (5-Door)
  
  217
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  219
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  
  219
Starting and Operating

221
- Fuel
  
  223
  - Fuel Requirements
    223
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    225
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  227
- Preparing to Drive
  
  228
- Starting the Engine
  
  229
  - MT Vehicles
    229
  - AT Vehicles
    229
- Stopping the Engine
  
  230
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  231
- Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds
  
  235
  - (Wrx Sti)
    235
  - Selecting Reverse Gear
    235
  - Shifting Speeds
    235
  - Driving Tips
    236
  - Shifting Speeds
    237
  - Driving Tips
    238
- Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)
  
  239
  - To Change Mode of Driver's Control Center Differential
    239
  - Auto Mode
    240
  - Manual Mode
    241
  - Temporary Release
    242
- Automatic Transmission
  
  243
  - Selector Lever
    243
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    245
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    246
  - Maximum Speeds
    247
  - Driving Tips
    247
  - SPORT Mode
    248
  - Shift Lock Release
    248
- Si-Drive (Wrx Sti)
  
  249
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    249
  - Sport (S) Mode
    250
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
    250
  - SI-DRIVE Selector
    251
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX STI)
  
  251
- Power Steering
  
  252
- Braking
  
  252
  - Braking Tips
    252
  - Brake System
    252
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    253
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  253
  - ABS System Self-Check
    254
  - ABS Warning Light
    254
- Starting and Operating
  
  254
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  255
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    255
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  256
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  
  262
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  264
  - Parking Brake
    264
  - Parking Tips
    264
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
  
  266
  - To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System (WRX STI)
    266
  - Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
    268
- Cruise Control
  
  268
  - To Set Cruise Control
    269
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    270
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    270
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    271
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    272
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    272
Driving Tips

274
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  275
- Fuel Economy Hints
  275
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  275
- Catalytic Converter
  276
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  277
- Periodic Inspections
  277
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  278
- Off Road Driving
  279
  - All AWD Models Except OUTBACK
    279
  - Outback
    279
- Winter Driving
  281
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    281
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    282
  - Corrosion Protection
    283
  - Snow Tires
    283
  - Tire Chains
    284
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    284
- Loading Your Vehicle
  285
- Trailer Towing
  288
In Case of Emergency

289
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an
  
  290
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  290
  - Precautions for AWD Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
    291
- Flat Tires
  
  292
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    292
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    297
- Jump Starting
  
  299
  - How to Jump Start
    299
- Towing
  
  301
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    302
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    305
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    305
- Engine Overheating
  
  301
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    301
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    301
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  306
- Moonroof - if Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  307
- Maintenance Tools
  
  308
  - Jack Handle
    308
  - Jack and Other Maintenance Tools
    309
Appearance Care

310
- Exterior Care
  
  311
  - Washing
    311
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    312
  - Waxing and Polishing
    312
- Corrosion Protection
  
  313
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    313
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    313
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  314

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Armrest (if Equipped)

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Rear Gate (Station Wagon)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Table of Contents

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Audio

Antenna System

XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Power and Sound Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

AUX Unit Operation

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

Interior Equipment

Map Light

Interior Light

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Cup Holder

Accessory Power Outlets

Coat Hook

Shopping Bag Hook

Floor Mat

Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)

Stowage Boxes (Station Wagon)

Under-Floor Storage Compartment

Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (if Equipped)

Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)

Manual Transmission – 5 Speeds

Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds (2.5GT Spec.b)

Automatic Transmission - 4-Speed

Automatic Transmission - 5-Speed

SI-DRIVE (Except 2.5-Liter Non-Turbo Models)

Power Steering

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

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)

Parking Your Vehicle

Cruise Control