Page 1 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 2 This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series. 1) Legacy Sedan 2) Legacy Station wagon 3) OUTBACK Station wagon...
Page 3 All SUBARU vehicles distributed by tains mercury. Therefore, the dis- Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail Before you operate your vehicle, carefully play of the navigation system must by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the read this manual.
Page 4 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 5 Vehicle symbols Mark Name Mark Name There are some of the symbols you may Child restraint lower an- Illumination brightness chorages see on your vehicle. For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” in the Child restraint top tether an- Engine hood chorages illustrated index section in this chapter.
Page 6 . The SRS airbags deploy with Safety precautions when Mark Name considerable speed and force. driving Occupants who are out of proper Outside air & Seatbelt and SRS airbag position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag Engine oil WARNING needs enough space for deploy-...
Page 7: Child Safety
& Child safety . Never leave unattended children The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force in the vehicle. They could acci- and can injure or even kill chil- dentally injure themselves or WARNING dren, especially if they are 12 others through inadvertent op- .
Page 8 & Engine exhaust gas (carbon Drunken driving is one of the most vehicle, have the problem frequent causes of accidents. Since alco- monoxide) checked and corrected as soon hol affects all people differently, you may as possible. If you must drive have consumed too much alcohol to drive under these conditions, drive WARNING...
Page 9 Your vehicle should not be modified chances of being involved in a & Tire pressures other than with genuine Subaru serious accident may increase. parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its Please do not continue to drive but...
Page 10 & California proposition 65 vehicle control could lead to an accident. warning Check and, if necessary, adjust the WARNING pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long Engine exhaust, some of its consti- journey.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index...
Page 12 Engine hood lock release (page 11-4) Illustrated index Headlight switch (page 3-46) & Exterior Bulb replacement (page 11-51) Wiper switch (page 3-50) Moonroof (page 2-27) Roof rail (page 8-15) Door locks (page 2-5) Tire pressure (page 11-36) Flat tires (page 9-4) 10) Tire chains (page 8-13) 11) Fog light switch (page 3-48) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14)
Page 13 Rear window defogger button (page 3-54) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5) Child safety locks (page 2-20) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14) Towing hook (page 9-14) Trunk lid (page 2-23) Rear gate (page 2-26) Bulb replacement (page 11-55) Rear wiper switch (page 3-52) –...
Page 14 & Interior Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-35) ! Passenger compartment area Seatbelt (page 1-13) Center console (page 6-5) Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-9)
Page 15 Top tether anchorages (page 1-37) Dome lights (page 6-2) Sun visors (page 6-3) Cargo area light (page 6-2) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-19) Cargo area cover (page 6-12) – CONTINUED –...
Page 16 Parking brake lever (page 7-44) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-14/ page 7-16) Select lever (AT) (page 7-18/page 7-24) Information display (page 3-41) Clock (page 3-40) Dashboard storage compartment (page 6-4) Navigation system (See navigation sys- tem instruction manual.) Glove box (page 6-5) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) 10) Audio (page 5-1) 11) Climate control (page 4-1)
Page 17 & Instrument panel Door locks (page 2-5) Illumination brightness control (page 3-47) Remote control mirror (page 3-57) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-53) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-42) Audio control buttons (page 5-26) Light control lever (page 3-45) Combination meter (page 3-5/page 3-24) Wiper control lever (page 3-49) 10) Paddle shift (page 7-28) 11) Cruise control (page 7-46)
Page 18 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches Parking light switch (page 3-48) Windshield wiper (page 3-49) Mist (page 3-51) Windshield washer (page 3-52) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-52) Wiper control lever (page 3-50) Light control lever (page 3-45) Fog light switch (page 3-48) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-46) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam...
Page 19 & Combination meter Temperature gauge (page 3-7) Tachometer (page 3-6) ! U.S.-spec. models (with SI-DRIVE) Shift-up indicator light (MT models) (page 3-38) Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-10) ECO gauge (page 3-8) Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-39)
Page 20 ! U.S.-spec. models (without SI-DRIVE) Temperature gauge (page 3-27) Tachometer (page 3-26) Speedometer (page 3-24) Fuel gauge (page 3-26) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-25) Low fuel warning light (page 3-27) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-25) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-39) Gear position indicator (page 3-39)
Page 21 ! Canada-spec. models (with SI-DRIVE) Temperature gauge (page 3-7) Tachometer (page 3-6) Shift-up indicator light (MT models) (page 3-38) Speedometer (page 3-6) Fuel gauge (page 3-6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-10) ECO gauge (page 3-8) Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-39) Multi-information display (page 3-9)
Page 22 ! Canada-spec. models (without SI-DRIVE) Temperature gauge (page 3-27) Tachometer (page 3-26) Speedometer (page 3-24) Fuel gauge (page 3-26) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-25) Low fuel warning light (page 3-27) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-25) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-39) Gear position indicator (page 3-39)
Page 23 & Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Low tire pressure warn- Low fuel warning light 3-35 3-32 ing light (if equipped) Seatbelt warning light 3-29 Front passenger’s fron- All-Wheel Drive warning 3-36 tal airbag ON indicator 3-31 light (AT models) light...
Page 24 & Trunk/cargo area Jack handle (page 9-19) Jack (page 9-19) Spare tire (page 9-2)
Page 25 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 navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the monitor.
Page 26 Seatbelt safety tips..........1-13 window-side rear passengers......1-40 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ....1-14 Subaru advanced frontal airbag system....1-45 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag..... 1-55 (A/ELR) ............1-14 SRS airbag system monitors......
Page 27: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats position when the SRS airbag WARNING deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag Put children aged 12 and under in WARNING needs enough space for deploy- the rear seat properly restrained at ment, the driver should always all times.
Page 28: Manual Seat
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Reclining the seatback According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precau- tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, refer to the “Child restraint systems”...
Page 29: Power Seat (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Power seat (if equipped) ! Seat height adjustment (Driver’s ! Reclining the seatback seat) ! Fore and aft adjustment WARNING The height of the seat can be adjusted by To adjust the seat forward or backward, moving the seat cushion adjustment lever To prevent the passenger from slid- move the control switch forward or back-...
Page 30: Memory Function (Driver's Seat, If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Height of seat switch. ! Seat height adjustment (Driver’s ! Registration of seat position seat) WARNING . Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.
Page 31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags models). Do not drive until the retrieval of the seat position is complete. . Be sure to press the registered button of your seat position to retrieve the seat position. If the seat position is not optimum, an incorrect driving position dis- turbs driving and also the seat- belt does not function correctly,...
Page 32: Head Restraint Adjustment
& Active head restraint & Head restraint adjustment . If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer in- spect the active head restraints. . The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.
Page 33: Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Lumbar support (if equipped) Seat heater (if equipped) on the adjustment knob for each seat heater comes on when that seat heater is activated. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
Page 34: Rear Seats
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Rear seats make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. . Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
Page 35: Head Restraint Adjustment
1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment ! Sedan models the key counterclockwise, and then fold the seatback down while pushing the release button. WARNING To return the seatback to its original Never drive the vehicle with the position, raise the seatback until it locks head restraints removed because into place and make sure that it is securely...
Page 36 1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The head restraint should be adjusted so To lower it, push the head restraint down that the center of the head restraint is while pressing the release button on the closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. top of the seatback.
Page 37: Armrest (If Equipped)
1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Armrest (if equipped) To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge down while pulling the release tab. of the armrest. WARNING WARNING . Secure long objects properly to To avoid the possibility of serious prevent them from shooting for- injury, passengers must never be ward and causing serious injury...
Page 38: Seatbelts
1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE Seatbelts the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag To protect your belongings in the trunk & Seatbelt safety tips deploys with considerable speed from theft, it is recommended that you and force and can injure or even lock the seatback panel.
Page 39: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)
1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Emergency Locking Retrac- If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses According to accident statistics, the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt children are safer when properly tor (ELR) anchor height (window-side seating posi- restrained in the rear seating The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency tions only) and then if necessary move the...
Page 40: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is re- moved, make sure that the retractor is restored to the Emergency Locking Re- tractor (ELR) function by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully. For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, refer to the “Child restraint systems”...
Page 41: Fastening The Seatbelt
The warning light(s) for unfastened passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to contact your SUBARU dealer for an seatbelt(s) will alternate between pull the seatback. inspection. flashing and steady illumination at .
Page 42 1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, tion while the vehicle is running. WARNING let the belt retract slightly after giving it a If the front seatbacks are not strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. used in the upright position in a Never place the shoulder belt under collision, the risk of sliding under...
Page 43 1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Rear seatbelts (except rear center the shoulder belt. WARNING 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible seatbelt) on your hips, not on your waist. When wearing the seatbelts, make 1. Sit well back in the seat. sure the shoulder portion of the 2.
Page 44 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. ! Rear center seatbelt 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on WARNING the shoulder belt.
Page 45 1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags recess of the ceiling. 1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate from the slot in the recess by pulling the connector (tongue) plate. Sedan models WARNING Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the recess on the rear shelf behind the rear Be sure to fasten both tongue plates seat head restraint.
Page 46 1-21 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags “CENTER” on the left-hand side until it 2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the retractor. clicks. 4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure that the “ ” mark on the connector (tongue) and the “ ”...
Page 47 1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Unfastening the seatbelt Wagon models 1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector 2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. Push the release button of the center (buckle) on the right-hand side and push You should hold the webbing end and seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to...
Page 48: Seatbelt Maintenance
1-23 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags CAUTION CAUTION . Keep the belts free of polishes, . Do not allow the retractor to roll oils, chemicals and particularly up the seatbelt too quickly. battery acid. Otherwise, the metal tongue . Never attempt to make modifica- plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim.
Page 49: Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
These occurrences are normal and not bly or surrounding area has been harmful. This smoke does not indicate a damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer fire in the vehicle. as soon as possible. . When you sell your vehicle, we urge...
Page 50: System Monitors
. Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side) collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU . Frontal airbag module (Front passen- dealer. ger’s side) . Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right- hand side) &...
Page 51: System Servicing
Immediately take your vehi- in accidental activation of the cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer seatbelt pretensioner and/or air- NOTE to have the system checked. Unless bag or could make the system...
Page 52: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
Child restraint systems properly secured in the vehicle. When modification installing the child restraint system, care- Always consult your SUBARU dealer if fully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. According to accident statistics, children...
Page 53: Where To Place A Child Restraint System
Never let a passenger hold a child Children should be properly re- The following are SUBARU’s recommen- on his or her lap while the vehicle is strained at all times. Never allow a dations on where to place a child restraint moving.
Page 54 1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags installing a child restraint system. WARNING Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection Put children aged 12 and under in of the seat cushion. the rear seat properly restrained at all times.
Page 55: Choosing A Child Restraint System
1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Choosing a child restraint & Installing child restraint sys- CAUTION system tems with A/ELR seatbelt When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s WARNING instructions supplied with it. After . Child restraint systems and seat- installing the child restraint system, belts can become hot in a vehicle check to ensure that it is held...
Page 56 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 6. Push and pull the child restraint 8. To remove the child restraint system, system forward and from side to side to press the release button on the seatbelt check if it is firmly secured.
Page 57 1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by retracting the seatbelt fully. ! Installing forward facing child re- straint 4.
Page 58: Installing A Booster Seat
1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Installing a booster seat additional instructions. 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 59 1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags . Never place the shoulder belt following the instructions provided by its CAUTION manufacturer. under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back. If an accident When you install a child restraint 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle occurs, this can increase the risk system, follow the manufacturer’s until you hear a click.
Page 60: Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch)
1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Installation of child restraint tight and secure, the danger of your systems by use of lower and child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in- tether anchorages (LATCH) creased.
Page 61 1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the Sedan Peel off the anchorage cover from the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate selected side of the rear seatback to the positions of the lower anchorages expose the anchorages (bars) to be used (bars).
Page 62: Top Tether Anchorages
SUBARU dealer. seat cushion, pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint & Top tether anchorages...
Page 63 1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! To hook the top tether ! Station wagon ! Sedan 2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages. Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, center and left positions, are already 1.
Page 64 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 4. Tighten the top tether securely. seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seat- belt or lower anchorages; lift up the head CAUTION restraint while pressing the release button. Store the head restraint in the cargo area.
Page 65: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags *SRS airbag (Supplemental senger, and window-side rear passen- concerning the seatbelt system, refer to the “Seatbelts” section in gers) Restraint System airbag) this chapter. These SRS airbags are designed only . Do not sit or lean unnecessarily *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- as a supplement to the primary protec- straint system.
Page 66 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags injuries. Because the SRS airbag restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always times in a child restraint device sit upright and well back in the or in a seatbelt, whichever is seat as far from the steering appropriate for the child’s age,...
Page 67 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags SRS airbag deploys with consid- erable force and can injure or even kill the child. CAUTION . When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breath- ing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.
Page 68 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Components Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right- hand side) 10) Airbag wiring (yellow) 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)
Page 69 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 10) Airbag wiring (yellow) 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 side) 16) Curtain airbag module (left side) 17) Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side)
Page 70: Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System
CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO 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 71 1-46 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 72 Observe the following precautions. Failure “Manual seat” in the front seats section in of impact. to do so may prevent the Subaru ad- Chapter 1 in this Owner’s Manual. (Mod- vanced frontal airbag system from func- Have the system inspected by your...
Page 73 1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and have failed, the SRS airbag system frontal airbag determined by the Subaru warning light will illuminate. Have the advanced frontal airbag system monitor- OFF indicators system inspected by your SUBARU deal- ing.
Page 74 1-49 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” that follows.) passenger’s SRS frontal airbag de- . The seat is equipped with a booster position if the front passenger’s frontal ploy. REAR seats are the safest airbag ON indicator illuminates and the place for children.
Page 75 SUBARU dealer for an inspection. seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag ! If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF is deactivated or activated.
Page 76 Subaru advanced airbag in any other U.S. territories. If you are in system. If you have any questions, you such an area, please contact the Subaru may contact the following Subaru distribu- distributor or dealer from which you Driver’s side...
Page 77 1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags tem is designed to determine the activa- SRS airbag after deployment is shorter The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front tion or deactivation condition of the front than the blink of an eye. passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are de- passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depend- signed to deploy in the event of an Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal...
Page 78 1-53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of accident in which the ! Examples of the types of accidents both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the driver’s/driver’s and front passen- in which it is possible that the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most driver’s/driver’s and front passen-...
Page 79 1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents ! Examples of the types of accidents of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s). If the vehicle strikes in which deployment of the driver’s/ in which the driver’s/driver’s and an object, such as a telephone pole or driver’s and front passenger’s SRS front passenger’s SRS frontal...
Page 80: Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag
1-55 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & SRS side airbag and SRS to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the WARNING side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its curtain airbag side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- The SRS side airbag and SRS The SRS side airbag is stored in the door speed frontal collision.
Page 81 1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, the force of SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.
Page 82 1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags A hands-free microphone or WARNING other accessory in such a loca- tion could be propelled through . Never allow a child to kneel on the cabin with great force by the the front passenger’s seat facing curtain airbag, or it could prevent the side window or to wrap his/ correct deployment of the curtain...
Page 83 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Operation impact force, is located under the rear center seat. If one of the center pillar impact sensors and the impact sensor that is located under the rear center seat together sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted...
Page 84 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud in those situations. curtain airbag. inflation noise will be heard and some Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain smoke will be released. These occur- airbag are designed to function on a one- rences are a normal result of the deploy- time-only basis.
Page 85 1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle is involved in an oblique ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS side-on impact. curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
Page 86: Srs Airbag System Monitors
1-61 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 87 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 88: Srs Airbag System Servicing
In the following cases, contact your listed in the following, have an . When discarding an airbag mod- SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. authorized SUBARU dealer perform . The front part of the vehicle was ule or scrapping the entire vehi- the work.
Page 89: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification
SRS . To avoid accidental activation of Always consult your SUBARU dealer if airbag system components you want to install any accessory parts on the system or rendering the sys- and/or wiring is not advisable.
Page 90 Keys and doors Keys ..............Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..2-15 If you have accidentally triggered the alarm Key number ............system ............2-16 Immobilizer ............Arming the system ..........2-16 Security ID plate..........Disarming the system ........2-18 Security indicator light ........
Page 91: Keys And Doors
Keys and doors Keys and door locks. You can keep the trunk number plate attached to the key set. and glove box locked when you leave your Write down the key number and keep it in vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. another safe place, not in the vehicle.
Page 92: Immobilizer
Keys and doors . Do not get the key wet. If the key device may not cause harmful inter- Immobilizer ference, and (2) this device must gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth accept any interference received, in- immediately. The immobilizer system is designed to cluding interference that may cause prevent an unauthorized person from...
Page 93: Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light does not flash, information on replacement keys and on the immobilizer system may be faulty. If the registration of keys with your immo- this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer bilizer system, contact your SUBARU as soon as possible. dealer.
Page 94: Door Locks
Keys and doors Door locks & Locking and unlocking from the outside Locking without the key Locking without the key Rotate the lock lever rearward. Push the power door locking switch forward. Close the door. Close the door. To lock the door from the outside without To lock the door from the outside using the the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and To lock the driver’s door from the outside...
Page 95: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
Keep all doors locked when you SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest drive, especially when small chil- SUBARU dealer if you would like to dren are in your vehicle. change the setting. Along with the proper use of seat-...
Page 96: Power Door Locking Switches
When you close the doors after you set This function’s operative/non-operative the door locks, the doors remain locked. setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for NOTE Driver’s switch details.
Page 97: Remote Keyless Entry System
Keys and doors NOTE Remote keyless entry system entry system is located inside the key head. The keyless entry system does not operate when the ignition key is in- The keyless entry system has the follow- CAUTION serted in the ignition switch. ing functions.
Page 98: Locking The Doors
Keys and doors & Locking the doors & Unlocking the doors & Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s rear gate (Station wagon). An electronic door.
Page 99: Vehicle Finder Function
Cargo area light: DOOR position switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi- after Step 2. nation period setting of the interior lights in 4.
Page 100 Replace the battery as soon as possible. The battery can be replaced by your authorized SUBARU dealer. If you replace the battery by yourself, use utmost care that no dust, 3. Remove the transmitter case.
Page 101: Replacing Lost Transmitters
2-12 Keys and doors four can be programmed), you should re- program all of your transmitters for secur- ity reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. ! Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into...
Page 102 2-13 Keys and doors position to the “ON” position 10 times within 15 seconds. NOTE . When you complete step (2), an electronic tone will sound once. . If you do not perform steps (1) and (2) within 45 seconds, an error will occur.
Page 103 2-14 Keys and doors the knob and the next exceeds five 7. Perform parts 5 and 6 of the procedure the second time is identical to that entered seconds, an error will occur. In this for each of the remaining digits of the the first time.
Page 104: Alarm System
(and the rear gate if your vehicle is a your SUBARU dealer. ters, it is possible that their transmitter Station wagon). code will be programmed into your 3.
Page 105: If You Have Accidentally Triggered The Alarm System
Vehicle with SI-DRIVE NOTE the Station wagon). You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer. & If you have accidentally trig- gered the alarm system ! To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations: .
Page 106 Have it per- After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (stand- formed by your SUBARU dealer. . If your vehicle is a Sedan and you by time), the indicator lights will then flash...
Page 107: Disarming The System
If you wish to program the passive arming chirp will sound twice, the turn signal mode, have it done by your SUBARU & Valet mode lights will flash twice and the indicator dealer.
Page 108: Tripped Sensor Identification
2-19 Keys and doors & Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Also, the number of flashes indicates the location of unauthorized intrusion or the severity of impact on the vehicle. . When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”...
Page 109: Child Safety Locks
& Power windows signal lights, both lasting approximately 30 seconds. WARNING If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can WARNING Always use the child safety lock connect them and set them for activation whenever a child rides in the rear or deactivation.
Page 110 2-21 Keys and doors ! Driver’s side switches ! Operating the driver’s window To close: Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The Lock switch Open window will close as long as the switch is For driver’s window Automatically open held.
Page 111 2-22 Keys and doors ! Passengers’ side switches ! Locking the passengers’ windows To open the passengers’ windows, push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. Front passenger’s window switch To lock the passengers’ windows, push Open the lock switch.
Page 112: Trunk Lid (Sedan)
2-23 Keys and doors trunk lid down until the latch engages. Trunk lid (Sedan) NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the WARNING trunk when you leave your vehicle. . To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, & To open the trunk lid from always keep the trunk lid closed inside while driving.
Page 113: To Lock And Unlock The Trunk Lid Release Lever
2-24 Keys and doors & To lock and unlock the trunk handle allows them to open the lid. The WARNING handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid release lever lid. Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release handle.
Page 114 1. Open the trunk lid. handle feels restricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact your SUBARU dealer. This places the latch in the locked posi- tion. 2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade.
Page 115: Rear Gate (Station Wagon)
2-26 Keys and doors Rear gate (Station wagon) CAUTION . Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo. That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
Page 116: Moonroof (If Equipped)
2-27 Keys and doors & Tilting/sliding moonroof (Se- . Never try to check the anti-en- Moonroof (if equipped) trapment function by deliberately dan) placing part of your body in the ! Tilt function WARNING moonroof. . Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude CAUTION from the moonroof.
Page 117: Moonroof (Station Wagon)
2-28 Keys and doors NOTE NOTE To stop the moonroof at a selected mid- way position while opening or closing it, One-touch operation does not take For the sake of safety, it is recom- momentarily push the switch to the place when the moonroof is tilted up mended that you avoid driving with the “OPEN”...
Page 118 2-29 Keys and doors switch to the “CLOSE” side then quickly ! Tilting moonroof ! Sliding moonroof release it. The rear moonroof will stop at a position approximately 5.9 in (15 cm) before its fully closed position. After confirming safety, pull the switch to the “CLOSE” side again and quickly release it.
Page 119 2-30 Keys and doors ! Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed. If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also moves back.
Page 120 Instruments and controls Ignition switch ............. Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition LOCK..............switch ............. 3-24 Acc..............Speedometer ............. 3-24 ON..............Odometer ............3-25 START ..............Double trip meter..........3-25 Key reminder chime ..........Tachometer ............
Page 121 Instruments and controls Security indicator light ........3-38 Driving range on remaining fuel ......3-44 SPORT mode indicator light (4-speed AT models) Journey time ............. 3-45 (if equipped)............. 3-38 Light control switch........... 3-45 Shift-up indicator light (MT models) Headlights ............3-46 (if equipped).............
Page 122: 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 123: Acc
Instruments and controls ! Manual transmission vehicles & START CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while the engine is running. The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the “ON”...
Page 124: Key Reminder Chime
Instruments and controls & Key reminder chime Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE) The reminder chime sounds when the driver’s door opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” positions. The chime NOTE stops when the key is removed from the Liquid-crystal displays are used in ignition switch.
Page 125: Speedometer
Instruments and controls & Fuel gauge ignition switch to start the engine. This door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” position and the dial and needle will go is not an indication of a problem. off. & Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
Page 126: Temperature Gauge
Instruments and controls NOTE ! Low fuel warning light CAUTION Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. &...
Page 127: Eco Gauge
Instruments and controls & ECO gauge NOTE We recommend that you drive moderately . The ECO gauge shows only an until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. approximate indication. . After resetting the trip meter, the Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range.
Page 128: Multi-Information Display
Instruments and controls & Operation switch With the ignition switch in the “ON” Multi-information display position, each successive push of the (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE) operation switch changes the display in CAUTION & Display the following sequence: To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.
Page 129: Odometer And Trip Meter
3-10 Instruments and controls & Odometer and trip meter that the vehicle has been driven. ! Odometer If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do not press the trip knob within 5 seconds of illumination of the odometer/ trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go...
Page 130: Current And Average Fuel Consumption
3-11 Instruments and controls off. When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel NOTE consumption value is also reset. If the connection between the combina- NOTE tion meter and battery is broken for any . The indicated values vary in accor- reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on dance with changes in the vehicle’s...
Page 131: Outside Temperature And Journey Time
3-12 Instruments and controls & Outside temperature and Outside temperature Journey time journey time The indicator shows the outside tempera- ! Outside temperature ture in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: .
Page 132 3-13 Instruments and controls NOTE After 2 hours have passed for the journey time, the display indication flashes “E/T The outside temperature indication 2:00” at the center of the display for 3 may differ from the actual outside temperature. The indication “OUT seconds and gives a notice to the driver to take a rest.
Page 133: Driving Range On Remaining Fuel
3-14 Instruments and controls & Driving range on remaining units of 10 miles (10 km) that can be driven by taking into consideration the fuel fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption over the last 30 miles (30 km).
Page 134: Clock (Vehicle With Navigation System)
3-15 Instruments and controls & Clock (Vehicle with Naviga- & SI-DRIVE display needles . Present date & time tion System) . Birthday . Anniversary Within 12 seconds after turning on the ignition switch, press the “ /SET” switch for at least 2 seconds. The display can be switched as shown below by pressing the “...
Page 135 3-16 Instruments and controls To change the current setting, take the following steps. 1. Within 12 seconds after turning on the ignition switch, press the “ /SET” switch for at least 2 seconds. 4. Select “ON” for activated initial move- 5.
Page 136 3-17 Instruments and controls 2. T h e d i s p l a y s h o w s “ M E T E R tial illumination when regular illumina- tion (for driving) has begun. SETTING”, and then changes to the setting screen.
Page 137 3-18 Instruments and controls time. When completed, select “OK”, and 2. Select an item that you desire to set with “ ” and “ ”, and press “ /SET”. press “ /SET”. ! Birthday 1. Press “ ” or “ ”...
Page 138 3-19 Instruments and controls time. When completed, select “OK”, and press “ /SET”. When an anniversary is registered and the date that was set nears, a message is displayed when the ignition switch is turned on. From a week before to the day before 2.
Page 139: Warning Messages And Driver's Information
3-20 Instruments and controls & Warning messages and dri- SET”. ver’s information When the following safety warning or driver’s information occurs, the interrup- tive message will be indicated on the display. On the date that was set ! Clear all dates NOTE 1.
Page 140: Instruments And Controls
3-21 Instruments and controls Canada-spec. models The display shows the interruptive mes- sage for 3 seconds and then returns to its original display. At this time, the specified warning message leaves the “ ” mark on the lower left side of the display. When the “...
Page 141 This warning message indicates a malfunction of the “SI-DRIVE mode” change. If this warning message is shown on the display, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer and have the SI-DRIVE mode system inspected. The display shows the interruptive warning message for 3 seconds.
Page 142 3-23 Instruments and controls Driver’s information Details Low temperature information This message is displayed when the outside temperature is 378F (38C). When this message appears on the display, be careful because the road surface may be frozen. For details of this indication, refer to the “ Outside temperature and journey time”...
Page 143: Meters And Gauges (Vehicle Without Si-Drive)
3-24 Instruments and controls & Canceling the function for Meters and gauges (Vehicle : Activated meter/gauge needle move- : Deactivated without SI-DRIVE) ment upon turning on the Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip ignition switch meter indication. NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in If you turn the ignition switch to the...
Page 144: Odometer
3-25 Instruments and controls & Odometer & Double trip meter To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”...
Page 145: Tachometer
In this range, fuel injection will If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately be cut by the engine control module contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and to protect the engine from overrev- have the vehicle communication system ving. The engine will resume run- inspected.
Page 146: Temperature Gauge
3-27 Instruments and controls ! Low fuel warning light door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the CAUTION “E” position and the dial, needle, and rim will go off. Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light NOTE comes on.
Page 147: Warning And Indicator Lights
3-28 Instruments and controls We recommend that you drive moderately Warning and indicator lights indicator light (if equipped) until the pointer of the temperature gauge : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light reaches near the middle of the range. Several of the warning and indicator lights (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control Engine operation is optimum with the come on momentarily and then go out...
Page 148: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime
Instruments and controls corresponding system. has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will for repair. flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the &...
Page 149: Srs Airbag System Warning Light
. No illumination of the warning tions described above, immediately con- place his/her hands or legs on the front tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec- light when the ignition switch is passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to first turned to the “ON” position tion.
Page 150: Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag On And Off Indicators
SRS airbag ON and OFF indica- necessary could cause serious da- frontal airbag determined by the Subaru mage, which may not be covered by tors advanced frontal airbag system monitor- your vehicle’s warranty.
Page 151: Charge Warning Light
Contact your nearest SUBARU deal- The CHECK ENGINE warning light/mal- If the light comes on while driving or does er for service immediately.
Page 152 Low tire pres- your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as and it is the driver’s responsibility to sure warning light will illuminates possible.
Page 153: Abs Warning Light
If any of these conditions occur, four road wheels. Contact your have the ABS system repaired at SUBARU dealer as soon as possible the first available opportunity by & ABS warning light for tire and sensor replacement and/ your SUBARU dealer.
Page 154: Brake System Warning Light
Have 4. If both warning lights come on again brakes inspected by a SUBARU the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU and stay illuminated after the engine has dealer for repair. dealer immediately.
Page 155: Door Open Warning Light
Have your vehicle checked at (Station wagon) or the trunk lid (Sedan) is engine has started. a SUBARU dealer immediately. not fully closed, the door open warning . The light does not come on when the ! For 5-speed automatic transmis- light comes on.
Page 156: Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
. The indicator light comes on when probably inoperative under any of the vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as the engine has developed a problem following conditions. Have your vehicle soon as possible.
Page 157: Security Indicator Light
3-38 Instruments and controls & & SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. S# PREP indicator light SPORT mode indicator . The light does not go out even after the (if equipped) light (4-speed AT mod- lapse of several minutes (the engine has els) (if equipped) warmed up) after the engine has started.
Page 158: Gear Position Indicator (At Models) (If Equipped)
3-39 Instruments and controls & Selector lever position indi- & Gear position indicator (AT & Selector lever and gear posi- cator (AT models) (if models) (if equipped) tion indicator (AT models) (if equipped) equipped) When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the This indicator shows the position of the This indicator shows the position of the...
Page 159: High Beam Indicator Light
System) Refer to the “Replacing bulbs” section in dicator lamp flash simultaneously dur- chapter 11. ing driving, have the vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. NOTE & High beam indicator . If your vehicle is a 2.5-liter non-turbo &...
Page 160: Information Display (2.5-Liter Non-Turbo Model Without Navigation System)
3-41 Instruments and controls Information display (2.5-liter non-turbo model without Na- vigation System) NOTE If your vehicle is a 2.5-liter non-turbo model equipped with a navigation sys- & Outside temperature indica- tem, refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Monitor System”. To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the “+”...
Page 161 3-42 Instruments and controls ! Road surface freeze warning indi- 378F (38C) or lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that the road cation surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes...
Page 162: Current Fuel Consumption
3-43 Instruments and controls & Current fuel consumption & Average fuel consumption last reset. 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 163: Driving Range On Remaining Fuel
3-44 Instruments and controls & Driving range on remaining that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and fuel the average rate of fuel consumption. When the low fuel warning light comes on, the driving range indication flashes for 5 seconds.
Page 164: Journey Time
3-45 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 165: Headlights
3-46 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 166: Daytime Running Light System
3-47 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 167: Parking Light Switch
3-48 Instruments and controls NOTE Parking light switch Front fog light switch (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. The parking light switch operates regard- less of the ignition switch position.
Page 168: Wiper And Washer
The indicator light located on the combi- areas where water freezes in on a dry windshield or rear nation meter will illuminate when the front winter, use SUBARU Windshield window, always use the wind- fog lights are on. Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
Page 169: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches
3-50 Instruments and controls & Windshield wiper and washer . Grease, wax, insects or other mate- fluid” section in chapter 11. rial on the windshield or the wiper switches Also, when driving the vehicle blades results in jerky wiper operation when there are freezing tempera- The wiper operates only when the ignition and streaking on the glass.
Page 170 3-51 Instruments and controls ! Mist (for a single wipe) you release the lever. ! Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped) Sedan OFF : Park Station wagon : Intermittent LO: Low speed Station wagon HI: High speed To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down.
Page 171: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Station Wagon)
3-52 Instruments and controls & Rear window wiper and When the wiper switch is in the “ ” position, turn the dial to adjust the operat- washer switch (Station wa- ing interval of the wiper. gon) The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest.
Page 172: Windshield Wiper Deicer (If Equipped)
When you subsequently move the selec- tor lever of the automatic transmission to Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind- the “R” position, the rear wiper will switch shield wiper deicer for continuous opera- to continuous operation.
Page 173: Rear Window Defogger Button
Rear window defogger but- is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear window defogger for continuous opera- tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
Page 174: Mirrors
3-55 Instruments and controls & Auto-dimming mirror/com- Mirrors CAUTION pass (if equipped) . Do not use sharp instruments or Always check that the inside and outside window cleaner containing abra- mirrors are properly adjusted before you sives to clean the inner surface start driving.
Page 175 3-56 Instruments and controls ! Compass zone adjustment button, the compass display is toggled on other similar items. Periodically wipe the or off. When the compass is on, an sensors clean using a piece of dry soft 1. The zone setting is factory preset to illuminated compass reading will appear cotton cloth or an applicator.
Page 176: Outside Mirrors
3-57 Instruments and controls & Outside mirrors when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position. ! Convex mirror (Passenger side) 1. Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to WARNING adjust the right-hand mirror.
Page 177: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
3-58 Instruments and controls “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging “Front seats” section (chapter 1). Tilt/telescopic steering wheel is desired when you restart your vehicle, 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. you have to push the button to turn it on 3.
Page 178: Horn
3-59 Instruments and controls Horn To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
Page 179 Climate control Ventilator.............. Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ............4-12 Air flow selection ..........Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant Center and side ventilators ........circuit.............. 4-12 Manual climate control system Checking air conditioning system before summer (if equipped) ............. season ............
Page 180: Climate Control
Climate control Ventilator & Air flow selection...
Page 181: Center And Side Ventilators
Climate control & Center and side ventilators ! Side ventilators Manual climate control sys- tem (if equipped) ! Center ventilators & Control panel Open Close Move the tab up and down or right and left Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.
Page 182 Climate control ! Temperature control dial The fan operates only when the ignition : Air flows through the instrument panel switch is turned to the “ON” position. The outlets and the windshield defroster out- fan speed control dial is used to select lets.
Page 183: Heater Operation
Climate control ! Air conditioner button ! Air inlet selection button WARNING Continued operation in the ON posi- tion may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. & Heater operation ! Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield To direct warm air to the windshield and...
Page 184 Climate control NOTE on. At the same time, the air inlet air conditioner compressor automati- selection is automatically set to “out- cally operates to quickly defog the Warm air also comes out from the right side air” mode. windshield. However the indicator on and left air outlets.
Page 185: Air Conditioner Operation
Climate control 2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” 4. Set the temperature control dial to the conditioner button. position. blue side. 3. Set the temperature control dial all the 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the way left.
Page 186: Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
Climate control & Control panel ! AUTO button Automatic climate control system (if equipped) 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 187 Climate control ! OFF button ! Temperature control dial passenger’s side. Each temperature 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 188 4-10 Climate control ! A/C – Air conditioner button ! Air flow mode selection button windows, and the indicator light on the button comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, return the climate control system to the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO”...
Page 189: Temperature Sensors
4-11 Climate control & Temperature sensors ! Air inlet selection button When the temperature control dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the recircu- lation mode is automatically selected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a “ ” indicator light appears on the dis- play.
Page 190: Operating Tips For Heater And Air Conditioner
Have your to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. SUBARU dealer perform this check. Since the condenser is located in front of & Cooling and dehumidifying in the radiator, this area should be kept clean...
Page 191: Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
& Refrigerant for your climate frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For control system replacement, we recommend the use of a Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
Page 192: Audio
Audio Antenna system ..........Channel preset ..........5-14 Display selection ..........5-15 Printed antenna........... CD player operation .......... 5-15 FM reception ............How to insert a CD (type A)........ 5-15 satellite radio reception (if equipped)..How to insert a CD(s) (type B)......5-15 Installation of accessories........
Page 193: Antenna System
Audio Antenna system satellite radio reception (if equipped) & Printed antenna is a continental U.S. based satellite CAUTION radio service that offers more than 160 coast to coast channels, including music, Do not use sharp instruments or news, sports, talk and children’s program- window cleaner containing abra- ming.
Page 194 Audio satellite radio signals in the follow- ing situations. . If you are driving northward in a coastal area You will notice that the XM satellite radio antenna is fixed to the upper right hand corner of your windscreen. . If you are driving in a tunnel or a .
Page 195: Installation Of Accessories
Audio Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not...
Page 196: Audio Set
Audio set ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages . Power and sound controls: refer to indicated in this section for operating details.
Page 197: Type B Audio Set (If Equipped)
Audio & Type B audio set (if equipped) The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. . Power and sound controls: refer to page 5-7 . Radio operation: refer to page 5-10 .
Page 198: Power And Sound Controls
Audio & Tone and balance control ! To change tone control modes Power and sound controls & Power switch and volume control Each brief press of the “AUDIO” button The volume control dial normally functions changes control modes in the following as a volume control.
Page 199 Audio ! To change balance control modes Control mode (Range of levels) Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise Each brief press of the “BAL” button Bass control (−6 to +6) For less bass sound For more bass sound changes control modes in the following Midrange control (−6 to +6) For less midrange sound For more midrange sound...
Page 200: Audio Effector Switching (Type B)
Audio & Audio effector switching Control mode (Range of levels) (type B) Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise Fader control (R9 to F9) To decrease front speaker vo- To decrease rear speaker vo- lume lume 1. When continuing to press the “AUDIO” Balance control (L9 to R9) To increase left speaker vo- To increase right speaker vo-...
Page 201: Fm/Am Radio Operation
5-10 Audio & Tuning The SRS WOW mode has the following FM/AM radio operation qualities. ! Manual tuning & FM/AM selection . Natural feeling of stereophonic ef- fect . Rich and varied bass sound . Crystal-clear sound Press the “ ”...
Page 202: Station Preset
5-11 Audio ! Scan tuning (SCAN) NOTE to low frequencies). While you are holding down either side Automatic tuning may not function prop- of the TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning erly if the station reception is weakened by frequency will not stop changing even distance from the station or proximity to if the frequency of a receivable station tall buildings and hills.
Page 203: Satellite Radio Operation (If Equipped)
(7474) for more information. Sirius, the To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to Sirius dog logo, channel names and logos install the Subaru genuine satellite recei- are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio ver (dealer option) and to enter into a Inc.
Page 204: Band Selection
5-13 Audio & Channel and category selec- ! Category selection The satellite radio ID will be needed when you activate satellite radio and receive tion satellite radio customer support. ! Channel selection The satellite radio ID can be found on the audio display by tuning the channel to “0”.
Page 205: Channel Preset
5-14 Audio & Channel preset ! Channel scan ! Selecting preset channels ! How to preset channels 1. Press the “SAT” button to select XM1, XM2 and XM3 reception. 2. Press the SEEK/SCAN button or the TUNE TRACK button to select the chan- nel.
Page 206: Cd Player Operation
5-15 Audio & Display selection & How to insert a CD (type A) CD player operation Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole NOTE while gripping the edge of the disc, then . Make sure to always insert a disc insert it in to the slot (with the label side up) and the player will automatically pull with the label side up.
Page 207 5-16 Audio ! Inserting a disc in a desired posi- no idle position in the magazine. 2. When the “LOAD” indicator flashes, tion insert the disc. Once you have inserted the disc, the “LOAD” indicator will go off. The disc will then be automatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play back the first track of the disc.
Page 208: How To Play Back A Cd
5-17 Audio Press the “CD” button to start playback. start playback of the discs, beginning with player will start playback. the one inserted first. ! Loading all the magazine (Full disc ! When there are CDs loaded (type B) loading mode) If you fail to insert any disc during each 15 seconds interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will...
Page 209: To Select A Track From Its Beginning
5-18 Audio & To select a track from its & Fast-forwarding and fast-re- ! Backward direction beginning versing ! Forward direction ! Fast-forwarding Briefly press the “ ” side of the TUNE/ TRACK button to skip to the beginning of the current track/file (track).
Page 210: Repeating
5-19 Audio & Repeating ! Fast-reversing ! To repeat the currently playing track/file (track) If you accidentally press the button and cancel the track/file (track) repeat-play mode, press it again to reselect the repeat-play mode. . The repeat-play mode will be can- celled if you perform any of the follow- ing steps: .
Page 211: Random Playback
5-20 Audio & Random playback ! To repeat the currently playing disc/ folder If you accidentally press the button and cancel the disc/folder repeat-play mode, press it again to reselect the disc/folder repeat-play mode. . For MP3 and WMA discs, they can play back repeatedly only for the currently playing file folder.
Page 212: Scan
5-21 Audio & Scan . Press the disc select button . Select the radio or AUX mode . Press the “LOAD” button when there is free space in the CD magazine. . Turn off the power of the audio If you accidentally press the button and equipment.
Page 213: Display Selection
5-22 Audio & Display selection NOTE ! Page (track/folder title) scroll The scan mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps: . Press the “RPT” button . Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK button .
Page 214: Folder Selection
5-23 Audio & Folder selection & How to eject a CD from the & How to eject CDs from the player (type A) player (type B) ! Ejecting a CD from the player Of the discs loaded, you can select and remove only one disc.
Page 215: When The Following Messages Are Displayed
If you cannot clear those 1. If you continue to press the “ ” When you remove the ejected disc, the messages, please contact your SUBARU button, the player will produce beep sound disc number indicator will go off. dealer.
Page 216: Aux Unit Operation
This player can only play MP3 and WMA data formats. If the disc cannot be unloaded or this message remains displayed, please contact your SUBARU dealer. Press the “AUX” button when the auxiliary audio input is off to turn on the auxiliary audio input.
Page 217: Audio Control Buttons (If Equipped)
5-26 Audio low, the sound becomes bad when you Audio control buttons (if *1: The frequency last received in the selected turn up the volume of the vehicle audio waveband will be displayed. equipped) system. In this case, adjust the sound *2: Only when a CD is in the player.
Page 218: Precautions To Observe When Handling A Compact Disc
5-27 Audio ! MUTE button (track) order. Precautions to observe when The track/file (track) number will be shown handling a compact disc on the audio display. Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and ! With SAT mode selected CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the Press the “...
Page 219 5-28 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 220 5-29 Audio...
Page 221 Interior equipment Interior light ............Cargo area cover (if equipped) ......6-12 Dome light ............Using the cover ..........6-12 Cargo area light (Station wagon)......To remove the cover housing ......6-13 Map light .............. To remove the rear gate board ......6-13 Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate Sun visors ............
Page 222: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Interior light The setting of the period for which the light Map light stays on can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. When leaving your vehicle, make sure the Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for light is turned off to avoid battery dis- details.
Page 223: Sun Visors
“Remote keyless entry system” section in chapter 2 for detailed informa- tion. The setting of the period for which the light stays on can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. – CONTINUED –...
Page 224: Vanity Mirror With Light
Interior equipment & Vanity mirror with light Storage compartment CAUTION CAUTION Keep the vanity mirror cover closed . Always keep the storage com- while the car is being driven to avoid partment closed while driving to dazzle. reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident.
Page 225: Glove Box
Interior equipment & Glove box & Center console box To use as storage space: Center console box (front) Slide the sliding lid (near the parking brake Lock lever) toward the rear. Unlock If you remove the divider plate from the dual cup holders, you can use the center To open the glove box, pull the handle.
Page 226: Center Panel Compartment (If Equipped)
Interior equipment Center console box (rear) CAUTION If you hold the divider plate at the top while turning it counterclock- wise, it may break. To use again as cup holders: To open the center panel compartment, pull up the edge of the bottom of the panel Pull up the lock release knob at the bottom lid.
Page 227: Overhead Console (If Equipped)
Interior equipment & Overhead console (if & Pocket Cup holder equipped) CAUTION . When not in use, always keep the cup holder stored while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.
Page 228: Front Passenger's Cup Holder
Interior equipment & Front passenger’s cup holder & Rear passenger’s cup holder Accessory power outlets The dual cup holder is built into the center Outlet beside front pocket console near the parking brake lever. The rear passenger’s cup holder is located on the lower side of the back of Outlet in center console To access the cup holder, pull the lid...
Page 229 Interior equipment or more outlets simultaneously, the total simultaneously, the total power power consumed by them must not consumed by them must not exceed 120W. exceed 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can CAUTION cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than .
Page 230: Coat Hook
6-10 Interior equipment Coat hook WARNING & Rear passenger area Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks. If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deploy- ment of the SRS curtain airbags, they could cause serious injuries by coming off the coat hooks and being thrown through the cabin or by...
Page 231: Shopping Bag Hook
6-11 Interior equipment & For Station wagon models Shopping bag hook CAUTION Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more. & For Sedan models The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger’s hand grip.
Page 232: Floor Mat
6-12 Interior equipment Floor mat Cargo area cover (if 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. & Using the cover CAUTION A retaining pin is located on the driver’s Make sure the driver’s floor mat is...
Page 233: To Remove The Cover Housing
6-13 Interior equipment & To remove the rear gate the rear gate board, rotate the rear gate WARNING board toward you, and pull it out down- board ward. Do not place anything on the ex- tended cover. Putting excessive & Stowage of the cargo area weight on the extended cover can cover and rear gate board break it and an object on the cover...
Page 234: To Install The Cover Housing
6-14 Interior equipment & To install the cover housing 2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook 4. Stow the cover housing and rear gate (provided on the back of the lid) on the board in the cargo area end. To install the cover housing, insert both rear edge of the roof.
Page 235: To Install The Rear Gate Board
6-15 Interior equipment & To install the rear gate board Stowage boxes (Station wa- gon) Rotate the rear gate board toward you until its top touches the rear gate panel. Insert (tipped at an angle) the hooks on the rear gate board into the holes in the A stowage box is located on each side of rear gate panel.
Page 236: Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (If Equipped)
6-16 Interior equipment Convenient tie-down hooks storing recesses. Under-floor storage compart- (if equipped) ment The subfloor storage compartment is CAUTION located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small The convenient tie-down hooks are items.
Page 237: Homelink® Wireless Control System (If Equipped)
6-17 Interior equipment desired device. For details on the device HomeLink® Wireless Control 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®...
Page 238: Garage Door Opener Programming In The
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 239: Programming Rolling-Code-Protected Garage Door Openers In The U.s.a
6-19 Interior equipment your garage door opener may be pro- may make the programming quicker tected by a rolling code feature. In this and easier. case you need to perform the additional steps for “Programming rolling-code-pro- tected garage door openers in the U.S.A.” described in the following.
Page 240: Programming For Entrance Gates And Garage Door Openers In Canada
6-20 Interior equipment trol System and your garage door opener memory of all three buttons. 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 241: Programming Other Devices
6-21 Interior equipment opener by pressing the programmed 3. Press and hold the hand-held trans- www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355- HomeLink® button. mitter button. The HomeLink® indicator 3515 for assistance. light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. & Programming other devices 4.
Page 242: Starting And Operating
Starting and operating Automatic transmission – 4-speed....Fuel ..............7-18 Fuel requirements ..........Selector lever ............ 7-18 Fuel filler lid and cap........... Selector lever reverse inhibiting function.... 7-20 State emission testing (U.S. only)...... Selection of manual mode........7-21 Maximum speeds..........7-22 Preparing to drive ..........
Page 243 Starting and operating ABS system self-check........7-35 Parking your vehicle ......... 7-44 ABS warning light ..........7-35 Parking brake ............ 7-45 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Parking tips ............7-45 system ............. 7-36 Cruise control ............ 7-46 Steps to take if EBD system fails ......7-37 To set cruise control ..........
Page 244: Fuel
Starting and operating NOTE ! Fuel octane rating Fuel Be sure to use premium unleaded This octane rating is the average of the gasoline of 91 AKI or higher for a 2.5- Research Octane and Motor Octane CAUTION liter turbo engine model. If other gaso- numbers and is commonly referred to as line (lower than 91 AKI) is used, knock- the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
Page 245 . If undesirable driveability problems are your vehicle, but should contain no more SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the experienced and you suspect they may be determined that the condition is caused proper operation of your SUBARU.
Page 246: Fuel Filler Lid And Cap
SUBARU Limited Warranty. & Fuel filler lid and cap CAUTION Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged.
Page 247 Starting and operating gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler CAUTION door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. Make sure that the cap is tightened . If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage until it clicks or if the tether is caught in the event of an accident.
Page 248: State Emission Testing (U.s. Only)
Starting and operating in order to meet their obligation under not damage an AWD SUBARU vehicle. State emission testing (U.S. federal law to implement stricter vehicle Under no circumstances should the rear only) emission standards to reduce air pollution wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be disconnected for from vehicles.
Page 249: Preparing To Drive
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of emission re-inspection. leaks. . Owners of rejected or failing vehicles 4. Check that the hood, trunk (Sedan) should contact their SUBARU Dealer for and rear gate (Station wagon) are fully service. closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
Page 250: Starting The Engine
(4) If the engine still refuses to start, 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” warning and indicator lights. Refer to the contact your nearest SUBARU dealer “Warning and indicator lights” section position and check the operation of the for assistance.
Page 251: Stopping The Engine
“START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. (4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has...
Page 252: Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
7-11 Starting and operating an additional four times. If the vehicle fails Remote engine start system to start after the additional attempts, the (dealer option) remote engine start system will abort and return to a non activated state. WARNING & Remote start safety features .
Page 253: Entering The Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
7-12 Starting and operating ! To disengage the service mode & Entering the vehicle while it transmitter within a few seconds immedi- Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” ately following remote engine start shut- is running via remote start position, depress and hold the brake down.
Page 254: System Maintenance
7-13 Starting and operating 1. Open the driver’s door (the driver’s feature ON or OFF each time. door must remain opened throughout the 7. To exit the remote transmitter and entire process). feature programming mode, turn the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” position, remove 2.
Page 255: Manual Transmission – 5 Speeds
7-14 Starting and operating Manual transmission – 5 on the old batteries before removing them to ensure that the new batteries are speeds inserted properly (battery “+” should be pointed away from the transmitter circuit board on both batteries). WARNING 3.
Page 256: Driving Tips
7-15 Starting and operating each gear position except for brief accel- Shift up mph (km/h) eration in an emergency. The tach- 1st to 2nd 15 (24) ometer’s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Failure to 2nd to 3rd 25 (40) observe this precaution can lead to...
Page 257: Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds (2.5Gt Spec.b)
7-16 Starting and operating Manual transmission – 6 cause clutch damage. lever knob. Do not drive with your hand resting on the speeds (2.5GT spec.B) & Selecting reverse gear shift lever. This may cause wear on the transmission components. CAUTION WARNING When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turning corners,...
Page 258: Shifting Speeds
7-17 Starting and operating NOTE let up on the clutch pedal. can result in engine damage. If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the Never exceed posted speed limits. In addition, sudden application of transmission in neutral, release the clutch engine brakes when the vehicle is pedal momentarily, and then try again.
Page 259: Automatic Transmission - 4-Speed
7-18 Starting and operating Automatic transmission – 4- which the on-board computer has forward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until collected and stored in memory to speed allow the transmission to shift at the the vehicle has completely most appropriate times for the current stopped.
Page 260 7-19 Starting and operating ! P (Park) neutral. to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift During coasting, there is no engine brak- This position is for parking the vehicle and to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you release ing effect.
Page 261: Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
When the movement of the selector lever fails, have the vehicle inspected by the speeds above 24 mph (38 km/h). from the “N” position to the “R” position nearest SUBARU dealer.
Page 262: Selection Of Manual Mode
7-21 Starting and operating & Selection of manual mode selector lever. Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Using the selector lever With the vehicle either moving or station- Gear position indicator Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly ary, move the selector lever from the “D” pushing the selector lever toward the “+”...
Page 263: Maximum Speeds
7-22 Starting and operating mph (km/h) & Maximum speeds . If you attempt to shift up when the Position 2.5-liter non-turbo models vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- 30 (48) sion will not respond. WARNING . You can perform a skip-shift (for 63 (101) example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating When down shifting, ensure that the...
Page 264: Sport Mode
7-23 Starting and operating “D” position. Use the brake instead. To override the shift lock: . The engine may, on rare occasions, 1. Set the parking brake and stop the knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- engine. ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. 2.
Page 265: Automatic Transmission - 5-Speed
Shifting while the Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU ant temperature is sufficiently high in vehicle is moving may cause dealer immediately to have the system order to shorten the warm-up time and damage to the transmission.
Page 266: Selector Lever
7-25 Starting and operating ! P (Park) ! N (Neutral) which the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to This position is for parking the vehicle and This position is for restarting a stalled allow the transmission to shift at the starting the engine.
Page 267: Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
7-26 Starting and operating & Selector lever reverse inhi- erating again. This prevents repeated WARNING upshifting and downshifting resulting in a biting function smoother operation of the vehicle. Do not drive the vehicle with the This function prevents accidental move- selector lever in the “N”...
Page 268: Selection Of Manual Mode
When the downshift indicator fails, have the vehicle inspected by the “ ” is on, downshifting is possible. When nearest SUBARU dealer. both indicators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator goes off.
Page 269 7-28 Starting and operating ! Using the paddle shift (if equipped) selector lever or the paddle shift switch Also, if you subsequently ease off the behind the steering wheel (if equipped). accelerator pedal and then accelerate again, the transmission will automatically switch back from manual mode to normal mode.
Page 270: Maximum Speeds
7-29 Starting and operating when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or moving. When down shifting, it is important to . If the temperature of the automatic “R” position. confirm that the current vehicle speed is . Always set the parking brake when transmission fluid becomes too high, not in excess of the Maximum Allowable the “AT OIL TEMP”...
Page 271: Si-Drive (Except 2.5-Liter Non-Turbo Models)
SI-DRIVE (Except 2.5-liter Depress the brake pedal and start the non-Turbo models) engine. SI-DRIVE (Subaru Intelligent Drive) works Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU to maximize engine performance, control dealer immediately to have the system and efficiency. repaired. This system consists of three modes: Intelligent (I), Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#).
Page 272: Intelligent (I) Mode
7-31 Starting and operating & Intelligent (I) mode & Sport (S) mode For smooth, efficient performance driv- For all-around performance driving When Intelligent (I) mode is selected in vehicles equipped with a manual trans- mission, a shift-up indicator “ ” in the The Sport (S) mode provides the engine tachometer will blink to signal the best The Intelligent (I) mode provides well-...
Page 273: Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
7-32 Starting and operating & Sport Sharp (S#) mode . While the engine is running, if the After performing this operation, the switch returns to its original location. CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc- For maximum performance driving tion indicator lamp comes on, the SI- drive mode changes to the Sport (S) mode.
Page 274: Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (Lsd) (If Equipped)
7-33 Starting and operating Rear viscous limited slip dif- Power steering ferential (LSD) (if equipped) CAUTION CAUTION Do not hold the steering wheel at the . Never start the engine while a tire fully locked position left or right for more than 5 seconds.
Page 275: Braking
Remember to make use of engine braking turn off the engine while driving because the nearest SUBARU dealer. in addition to foot braking. When descend- that will turn off the brake booster, result- ing a grade, if only the foot brake is used, ing in poor braking power.
Page 276: Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System)
7-35 Starting and operating & ABS warning light ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- constant brake pedal pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal tem) since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system. WARNING The ABS system prevents the lock-up of Always use the utmost care in wheels which may occur during sudden driving –...
Page 277: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System
8 mph (12 km/h). . The warning light comes on dur- ing driving. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available oppor- tunity by your SUBARU dealer.
Page 278: Steps To Take If Ebd System Fails
ABS warning faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest fails light come on simultaneously. SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. The EBD system may be faulty if the 6. If the brake fluid level is below the brake system warning light and ABS “MIN”...
Page 279: Vehicle Dynamics Control System (If Equipped)
Vehicle Dynamics Control system Dynamics Control, have an ious accident. adjusts the engine’s output and the authorized SUBARU dealer per- wheels’ respective braking forces to help form an inspection of that sys- maintain traction and directional control. tem.
Page 280: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
7-39 Starting and operating NOTE . when the vehicle is fitted with namics Control system will be unable . Slight twitching of the brake pedal snow tires or winter tires to operate correctly as intended. . Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics .
Page 281 ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning Control system; if either should occur, The warning light comes on when the have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry ignition switch is turned to the “ON” out an inspection of that system at the first position and goes off several seconds available opportunity.
Page 282 . The warning light does not turn on drive with care and have an authorized has reached a suitable operating tem- SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of perature. when the ignition switch is turned to the . When an engine problem occurs those systems at the first available oppor- ON position.
Page 283: Vehicle Dynamics Control Off Switch
7-42 Starting and operating & Vehicle Dynamics Control Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the “ ” Dynamics Control system. Do not de- indicator light goes off. activate the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch system except when absolutely neces- With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system sary.
Page 284: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)
7-43 Starting and operating The tire pressure monitoring system pro- Tire pressure monitoring accordingly. Be sure to let the tires vides the driver with a warning message cool thoroughly before adjusting system (TPMS) (if equipped) by sending a signal from a sensor that is their pressures to the standard installed in each wheel when tire pressure values shown on the tire placard.
Page 285: Parking Your Vehicle
Starting and operating cluding interference that may cause Parking your vehicle four road wheels. Contact your undesired operation. SUBARU dealer as soon as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/ Changes or modifications not ex- WARNING or system resetting. pressly approved by the party respon-...
Page 286: Parking Brake
7-45 Starting and operating & Parking brake engine is running, the parking brake the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front warning light comes on. After starting the wheels should be turned away from the vehicle, be sure that the warning light has curb.
Page 287 7-46 Starting and operating & To set cruise control 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 288: Cruise Control
7-47 Starting and operating . Shift the selector lever into the “N” release it. Then release the accelerator The vehicle will maintain the desired pedal. speed. position (automatic transmission vehicles only). Vehicle speed can be temporarily in- . Shift the shift lever into neutral position creased while driving with the cruise (manual transmission vehicles only).
Page 289: To Turn Off The Cruise Control
7-48 Starting and operating & To turn off the cruise control ! To decrease the speed (by button) When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less There are two ways to turn off the cruise than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can control: be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time...
Page 290: Cruise Control Indicator Light
SUBARU dealer. pedal. & Cruise control set indicator & Cruise control indicator light...
Page 291 7-50 Starting and operating Vehicle without SI-DRIVE The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approximately 3 seconds. The light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.
Page 292: Driving Tips
Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first Tire chains ............8-13 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........Rocking the vehicle ........... 8-13 Loading your vehicle......... 8-13 Fuel economy hints ..........Vehicle capacity weight........8-14 Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ... GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Catalytic converter ..........
Page 293: New Vehicle Break-In Driving - The First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving Fuel economy hints for details. – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 The following suggestions will help to save your fuel. . Select the proper gear position for the The performance and long life of your speed and road conditions.
Page 294: Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
Driving tips Engine exhaust gas (Carbon Catalytic converter exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem monoxide) checked and corrected as soon WARNING as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive WARNING . Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive only with all windows fully open.
Page 295: Periodic Inspections
(misfiring, back- firing or incomplete combustion), have 2.5-liter turbo models your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer. . Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust sys- tem.
Page 296: Driving In Foreign Countries
By shifting power between the front and . Confirm the availability of the correct . Always maintain a safe driving rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also fuel. (Refer to the “Fuel requirements” speed according to the road and provide added traction during accelera- section in chapter 7.)
Page 297: Off Road Driving
Off road driving damage not eligible for repair under braking, speedometer/odometer calibra- warranty. If you do take your SUBARU tion, and clearance between the body off road, you should review the common and tires. It also may be dangerous and...
Page 298 Remember that damage done to your sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo or the exhaust pipe or water splashing SUBARU while operating it off-road and could be thrown around in the vehicle and onto electrical parts may damage your – CONTINUED –...
Page 299: Winter Driving
Do not use engine antifreeze or other substitutes because they may damage the paint of the vehicle. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem- & Operation during cold...
Page 300: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads
Instead, observe the following. 1. Place the shift lever in “1” or “R” for If your SUBARU is not going to be used ! Before driving your vehicle manual transmission vehicles, and in “P” for an extended period, it is best to have Before entering the vehicle, remove any the fuel tank filled to capacity.
Page 301: Corrosion Protection
8-10 Driving tips ! Wiper operation when snowing wiper blades (winter blades) during the CAUTION seasons you could have snow and sub- Before driving in cold weather, make sure zero temperatures. Blades of this type Avoid prolonged continuous driving the wiper blades are not frozen to the give superior wiping performance in in snowstorms.
Page 302: Snow Tires
8-11 Driving tips & Snow tires . Do not use a combination of ! OUTBACK models radial, belted bias or bias tires ! All models except OUTBACK or since it may cause dangerous WARNING 2.5GT spec.B handling characteristics and lead .
Page 303 8-12 Driving tips . Do not use a combination of aware that some winter tires with that struction, brand, and load range. same size designation may actually be radial, belted bias or bias tires Mixing other sizes or construc- too large for the vehicle and may cause since it may cause dangerous tions may result in severe me- rubbing on sharp turns.
Page 304: Tire Chains
8-13 Driving tips with tire chains – overconfidence because since this may result in dangerous hand- Loading your vehicle ling characteristics. When you choose a you are driving with tire chains could tire, make sure that there is enough easily lead to a serious accident. clearance between the tire and vehicle WARNING &...
Page 305: Vehicle Capacity Weight
8-14 Driving tips & Vehicle capacity weight . Do not place anything on the rear possible. shelf behind the rear seatback . When you carry something inside (for Sedan) or the extended lug- the vehicle, secure it whenever gage cover (for Station wagon). you can to prevent it from being Such items could tumble forward thrown around inside the vehicle...
Page 306: Gvwr And Gawr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating And Gross Axle Weight Rating)
8-15 Driving tips & Roof rail and crossbar (if side door pillar. It includes the total weight optional equipment and trailer tongue of the driver and all passengers and their load. Therefore, the GVW changes de- equipped) belongings, any optional equipment such pending on the situation.
Page 307 8-16 Driving tips ! Installing carrying attachments on ! To remove the crossbar ment and cargo does not exceed 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 308 8-17 Driving tips 2. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails. ! To install the front crossbar Front crossbar: Front crossbar has 100 LBS Load Label on left-hand side. 10 in (250 mm) 3. The crossbar with the 100 LBS Load Label attached onto it is the front crossbar.
Page 309 8-18 Driving tips Rear crossbar: Lower clamp 6. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar T-30 torx® head screw Zero gap on the roof rails, and if available, use a T- 30 torx® bit and torque wrench and tighten 5. Tighten the lower clamps onto the Install the rear cross bar so that the rear the T-30 torx®...
Page 310: Trailer Hitch (If Equipped)
8-19 Driving tips NOTE Trailer hitch (if equipped) traffic safety hazard. Before each use of the roof crossbar, . Use only the ball mount supplied make sure the four T-30 crossbar with this hitch. Use the hitch only WARNING clamp screws have been checked, as a weight carrying hitch.
Page 311: Connecting A Trailer
8-20 Driving tips & Connecting a trailer 5. Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer. The 1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch ball must be securely installed on the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball ball mount.
Page 312: When You Do Not Tow A Trailer
Seek the advice of grease. your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the...
Page 313: Maximum Load Limits
8-22 Driving tips (Refer to “Maintenance schedule under . Before towing a trailer, check the severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and Maintenance Booklet”.) and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in your Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle vehicle and trailer are accepta-...
Page 314 8-23 Driving tips ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and 3.0-liter models 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. 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) 1,500 lbs (680 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an...
Page 315 8-24 Driving tips ! Tongue load The total weight applied to each axle (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 316: Trailer Hitches
8-25 Driving tips & Trailer hitches NOTE For vehicles with trailer brakes, the trailer tongue load exceeds 200 lbs (90 WARNING kg) when calculated at 8% of the Never drill the frame or under-body maximum total trailer weight. of your vehicle to install a commer- Even in this case, the maximum value cial trailer hitch.
Page 317: Connecting A Trailer
! OUTBACK wagon system. & Connecting a trailer The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer ! Trailer safety chains hitch is recommended. A genuine ! Trailer brakes SUBARU hitch is available from your WARNING SUBARU dealer.
Page 318: Trailer Towing Tips
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire are connected properly, please consult when towing a trailer, ask a commercial your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper road service to repair the flat tire. operation of the turn signals, the brake...
Page 319 – the side mirrors provide a good trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly immediately by the nearest SUBARU rearward field of view without a sig- grip the steering wheel and slow down dealer.
Page 320 8-29 Driving tips ! Driving on grades mission, avoid using the accelerator pedal . Before going down a steep hill, slow to stay stationary on an uphill slope down and shift into lower gear (if neces- instead of using the parking brake or foot sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the brake.
Page 321 In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in an emergency..If no steam is coming from the engine compartment ........... 9-13 Temporary spare tire........... Towing ..............9-14 Flat tires............... Towing and tie-down hooks........ 9-14 Changing a flat tire..........Using a flat-bed truck.........
Page 322: In Case Of Emergency
(TPMS) is un- able to monitor all four road The hazard warning flasher can be acti- wheels. Contact your SUBARU vated regardless of the ignition switch dealer as soon as possible for position.
Page 323 In case of emergency CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original. Using other sizes may result in severe mechan- ical damage to the drive train of your vehicle. The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter than a conventional tire and is designed for emergency use only.
Page 324: Flat Tires
In case of emergency . Always turn off the engine before Flat tires raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or If you have a flat tire while driving, never push the vehicle supported with brake suddenly;...
Page 325 In case of emergency Sedan: Station wagon 4. Take out the jack and tool bucket. Jack handle 1. Lift the handle of the floor cover and Jack and tool bucket hook the handle onto the trunk edge. Spare tire 5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and jack handle.
Page 326 In case of emergency the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. 6. Turn the attaching bolt counterclock- 4. Take out the jack and tool bucket. wise, then take the spare tire out. 2. Remove the left-hand part of the lid Station wagon: and take out the jack handle.
Page 327 In case of emergency Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack 6. Turn the attaching bolt counterclock- 7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel head engages firmly into the jack-up point. wise, then take spare tire out. nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary spare tire, carefully read the section “Temporary spare tire”...
Page 328 In case of emergency 10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand. approximately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) tire. at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never WARNING use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because Do not use oil or grease on the you may exceed the specified torque.
Page 329: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)
TPMS is unable to monitor all a sharp object). four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible WARNING for tire and sensor replacement and/ or system resetting. If the low tire pressure warning light...
Page 330: Jump Starting
If the light illuminates steadily after eye protectors, and remove metal blinking for approximately one min- objects such as rings, bands or ute, promptly contact a SUBARU other metal jewelry. WARNING dealer to have the system inspected. . Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on them do not have .
Page 331: How To Jump Start
9-11 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 332 9-12 In case of emergency Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (−) terminal of the booster battery.
Page 333: Engine Overheating
9-13 In case of emergency 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the the engine and contact your authorized Engine overheating booster battery and run it at moderate dealer for repair. speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle 3.
Page 334: Towing
1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench from the on board tool bucket. If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
Page 335 9-15 In case of emergency 4. Screw the towing hook into the thread 4. Likewise, insert the screwdriver still hole until the threads can no longer be wrapped with cloth or vinyl into the cutout seen. between the towing hook cover and the bumper.
Page 336 9-16 In case of emergency Rear towing hook: The rear towing hook is located below the center of the rear bumper. The front tie-down hooks are located 6. Tighten the towing hook securely between each of the front tires and the using a wheel nut wrench.
Page 337: Using A Flat-Bed Truck
9-17 In case of emergency 3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier running. Because the engine is WARNING properly with safety chains. Each safety turned off, it will take greater chain should be equally tightened and effort to operate the brake pedal Use the rear tie-down hooks only for care must be taken not to pull the chains and steering wheel.
Page 338: Rear Gate (Station Wagon) - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked
9-18 In case of emergency Rear gate (Station wagon) – if towed. 4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to the rear gate cannot be un- prevent damage to the vehicle. locked In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by operating the power door locking switches or the remote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from inside...
Page 339: Maintenance Tools
9-19 In case of emergency Maintenance tools & Jack A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the spare tire located in the trunk or in the cargo area. Station wagon: To take out the jack and Sedan: Open the floor cover and remove maintenance tools, open the center lid and the jack handle from the back of the floor...
Page 340: Other Maintenance Tools
9-20 In case of emergency For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”. & Other maintenance tools In addition to a jack and a jack handle, the tool bucket on your vehicle contains the following maintenance tools. Screwdriver Towing hook Wheel nut wrench...
Page 341 Appearance care Exterior care ............10-2 Cleaning the interior.......... 10-5 Washing............. 10-2 Seat fabric ............10-5 Waxing and polishing ......... 10-3 Leather seat materials........10-5 Cleaning aluminum wheels ......... 10-3 Synthetic leather upholstery....... 10-5 Corrosion protection.......... 10-4 Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination Most common causes of corrosion .....
Page 342: Appearance Care
10-2 Appearance care . Since your vehicle is equipped Exterior care that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use strong soap or chemical detergents. All with a rear wiper, automatic car- & Washing cleaning agents should be promptly wash brushes could become flushed from the surface and not allowed tangled around it, damaging the to dry there.
Page 343: Waxing And Polishing
When in doubt, it is always best to contact your Always wash and dry the vehicle before SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specia- waxing and polishing. list. Use a good quality polish and wax and...
Page 344: 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 345: 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 346: 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 347: Maintenance And Service
Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Automatic transmission fluid......11-23 Maintenance precautions........11-3 Checking the fluid level........11-23 Recommended fluid ......... 11-24 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment............ 11-4 Front differential gear oil (AT models) ... 11-24 When you do checking or servicing in the engine Checking the oil level ........
Page 348 Maintenance and service Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Fuses ..............11-48 (if equipped)........... 11-34 Main fuse............11-49 Tire inspection ..........11-36 Installation of accessories ......11-50 Tire pressures and wear ........11-36 Replacing bulbs ..........11-51 Wheel balance..........11-38 Headlight............11-52 Wear indicators ..........
Page 349: 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 350: Before Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the pretensioner needs service, con- partment while the engine is windshield, return them to their original sult your nearest SUBARU deal- running positions. 2. Pull the hood release knob under the WARNING instrument panel.
Page 351 11-5 Maintenance and service To close the hood: 1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. 2. In the case of OUTBACK models, lower the hood to a height of approxi- mately 5.9 in (15 cm) above its closed position and then let it drop.
Page 352: Engine Compartment Overview
11-6 Maintenance and service Power steering fluid reservoir Engine compartment overview (page 11-28) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) & 2.5-liter non-turbo models (page 11-21) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-24) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-30) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-23) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-29) Fuse box (page 11-48)
Page 353: Liter Turbo Models
11-7 Maintenance and service & 2.5-liter turbo models Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-28) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-21) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-24) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-30) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-29) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-23) Fuse box (page 11-48)
Page 354: Liter Models
11-8 Maintenance and service & 3.0-liter models Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-28) Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-24) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-23) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-29) Fuse box (page 11-48) Battery (page 11-47) Windshield washer tank (page 11-41) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-9) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14)
Page 355: Engine Oil
” on its top appearing as abnormally high after the break-in period, for example more than 1 quart shown in the illustration. per 1,200 miles or 1 liter per 2,000 kilometers, we recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED –...
Page 356: Changing The Oil And Oil Filter
11-10 Maintenance and service . Be careful not to spill engine oil extremely cold weather. when adding it. If oil touches the 1. Warm up the engine by letting the exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad engine idle for approximately 10 minutes smell, smoke, and/or a fire.
Page 357 11-11 Maintenance and service 3.0-liter models 2.5-liter models 2.5-liter models 4. Drain out the engine oil by removing the drain plug while the engine is still warm. The used oil should be drained into an appropriate container and disposed of properly.
Page 358: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
11-12 Maintenance and service & Recommended grade and 9. Clean the rubber seal seating area of Oil capacity (Guideline): the bottom of engine and install the oil viscosity 2.5-liter models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 filter by hand turning. Be careful not to Imp qt) twist or damage the seal.
Page 359: Recommended Grade And Viscosity Under Severe Driving Conditions
API classification and SAE viscosity grade and viscosities is recommended. as those recommended by SUBARU. API classification SM: SAE viscosity No.: 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50...
Page 360: Cooling System
−338F (−368C). For add- “FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank is SUBARU dealer. ing, use genuine SUBARU cool- empty, remove the radiator cap and refill If frequent addition of coolant is neces- ant or an equivalent: a mixture of as required.
Page 361 The alcohol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint surface. ! Changing the coolant Always add genuine Subaru cooling sys- tem conditioner whenever the coolant is replaced. Change the engine coolant and add genuine Subaru cooling system condi- tioner using the following procedures 3.
Page 362 11-16 Maintenance and service 2. Place a proper container under the room to add genuine Subaru cooling drain plug and loosen the drain plug. system conditioner in the radiator. Add genuine Subaru cooling system condi- 3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the tioner until the coolant level reaches the coolant from the radiator.
Page 363: Air Cleaner Element
6. Pour the coolant and fill to the reser- voir tank’s “FULL” level mark. When replacing the air cleaner ele- ment, use a genuine SUBARU air cleaner element. If it is not used, there is the possibility of causing a negative effect to the engine.
Page 364: Replacing The Air Cleaner Element
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un- der extremely dusty conditions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts. ! Non-turbo models 7. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the three projections on the air...
Page 365 11-19 Maintenance and service ! Turbo models to the top of the air cleaner case. At the same time, pull the hose from the clamp that runs next to the case cover. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the duct 1.
Page 366: Spark Plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer. The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-...
Page 367: Drive Belts
"Warranty and Power steering pump pulley Maintenance Booklet". Consult your Air conditioner compressor pulley SUBARU dealer for replacement. Crank pulley If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED –...
Page 368: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
11-22 Maintenance and service & Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. Oil grade: API classification GL-5 5-speed transmission (Turbo models) Upper level Lower level 3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it.
Page 369: Automatic Transmission Fluid
11-23 Maintenance and service Automatic transmission fluid & Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the dipstick.
Page 370: Recommended Fluid
& Recommended fluid Use one of the following types of auto- matic transmission fluid. Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid Type-HP Yellow handle IDEMITSU ATF HP Castrol Transmax J 1.
Page 371: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
11-25 Maintenance and service & Recommended grade and Rear differential gear oil viscosity & Checking the gear oil level Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential protector.
Page 372 11-26 Maintenance and service 2.5-liter non-turbo models (AT) (Without 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models (AT) 2.5-liter turbo 6MT models Vehicle Dynamics Control system) Filler plug Filler plug Filler plug Drain plug Drain plug Drain plug Oil level Oil level Oil level...
Page 373: Recommended Grade And Viscosity
. If the vehicle requires frequent ture refilling, there may be an oil leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. & Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together.
Page 374: Power Steering Fluid
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad indicate possible leakage. Consult your smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If SUBARU dealer for inspection. power steering fluid gets on the & Recommended fluid exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
Page 375: Brake Fluid
. If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. CAUTION . Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid...
Page 376: Clutch Fluid (Mt Models)
. If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be a leak. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU Check the fluid level on the outside of the dealer. reservoir. If the level is below “MIN” level .
Page 377: Brake Booster
Lightly pull the brake pedal up with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than 2 lbs (10 N, 1 kg). If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU deal-...
Page 378: Clutch Pedal (Mt Models)
If the free play is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU deal- The right front disc brake and the right rear disc brake have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear...
Page 379: 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. With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking brake lever &...
Page 380: Tires And Wheels
11-34 Maintenance and service Tires and wheels or icy roads, we strongly recommend the tire placard. Specifically, inflate them by an use of winter (snow) tires. extra 1 psi (6.9 kPa, 0.07 kgf/cm ) for & Types of tires every difference of 108F (5.68C) between When installing winter tires, be sure to the temperature in the garage and the replace all four tires.
Page 381 In this event, go When a tire is replaced, adjustments are −108F 42 (295, 2.95) 40 (280, 2.8) to a SUBARU dealer to have the system (−238C) necessary to ensure continued normal inspected as soon as possible.
Page 382: Tire Inspection
Contact your not pressed against the curb when you Check the tire pressures when the tires SUBARU dealer as soon as possible park the vehicle. are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust for tire and sensor replacement and/ .
Page 383 11-37 Maintenance and service NOTE . Correct tire pressure (tread worn increase. Be careful not to mistakenly . The air pressure in a tire increases release air from a warm tire to reduce its evenly) pressure. by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm ) when the tire becomes warm.
Page 384: Wheel Balance
If 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. Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- Ride comfort is poor.
Page 385: Wear Indicators
11-39 Maintenance and service & Wear indicators the direction mark facing forward. cause the vehicle to hydroplane. The resulting loss of vehicle control & Tire rotation can lead to an accident. NOTE For safety, inspect the tire tread reg- ularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible.
Page 386: Tire Replacement
After driving approximately 600 miles ment. Replacement wheels are available (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU from SUBARU dealers. and retighten any nut that has become recommends replacing all four tires at loose.
Page 387: Aluminum Wheels
. When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center cap is replaced, be sure to If you spray washer fluid on the windshield replace them with genuine SUBARU parts but the supply of washer fluid appears to designed for aluminum wheels.
Page 388 In areas where water freezes in winter, Adjust the washer fluid concentra- use an anti-freeze type windshield washer tion appropriately for the outside fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid temperature. If the concentration is contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% inappropriate, sprayed washer fluid surfactant, by volume.
Page 389: Replacement Of Wiper Blades
11-43 Maintenance and service . Return the passenger-side wiper Replacement of wiper blades arm to its original position before returning the driver-side wiper Grease, wax, insects, or other materials arm to its original position. on the windshield or the wiper blade Otherwise, the passenger-side results in jerky wiper operation and streak- wiper assembly and driver-side...
Page 390: Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
11-44 Maintenance and service & Windshield wiper blade rub- with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal support until it locks. Metal spines 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal Metal support Stopper spines from the old blade rubber and...
Page 391: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
11-45 Maintenance and service & Rear window wiper blade & Rear window wiper blade assembly rubber 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. 1.
Page 392 11-46 Maintenance and service 2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, the plastic support. the wiper may scratch the rear window glass. 5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 6.
Page 393: Battery
11-47 Maintenance and service distilled water. Battery 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 394: Fuses
11-48 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 395: 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 396: Installation Of Accessories
11-50 Maintenance and service Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are incor- rectly installed or if they are not suited for...
Page 397: Replacing Bulbs
11-51 Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs – CONTINUED –...
Page 398: Headlight
12V-21/5W (W21/5W) . If headlight aiming is required, con- Rear side marker light (Station wagon) 12V-5W sult your SUBARU dealer for proper Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (WY21W) adjustment of the headlight aim. . It may be difficult to replace the...
Page 399 11-53 Maintenance and service ! Low beam light bulbs 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clip of the washer tank. To make it easy to access the bulb, move the washer tank to the horizontal direction. (left-hand side) 4.
Page 400: Front Turn Signal Light And Parking Light
(left-hand side) It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. & Front fog light (if equipped) It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Page 401: Rear Combination Lights
11-55 Maintenance and service & Rear combination lights ! Station wagon ! Sedan Rear turn signal light Back-up light 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove Brake/tail and rear side marker light the upper and lower screws. 1. Push the knobs of the cover to open 2.
Page 402 11-56 Maintenance and service Rear side marker light 4. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one. 6. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 403: Back-Up Light (Station Wagon)
& License plate light ! Sedan It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 9. Tighten the upper and lower screws. 10. Reinstall the side cover. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise...
Page 404: Dome Light
11-58 Maintenance and service ! Station wagon new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. 5. Tighten the mounting screws. & Dome light 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb 1. Remove the mounting screws using a straight downward to remove it.
Page 405: Map Light
11-59 Maintenance and service & Map light straight downward to remove it. 3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. & Vanity mirror light 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of 3.
Page 406: Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)
3. Reinstall the cover. & High mount stop light (Se- dan) It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a...
Page 407 Specifications Specifications ............. 12-2 Fuses and circuits ..........12-6 Dimensions............12-2 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ........... 12-6 Engine ............... 12-3 Fuse panel located in the engine Electrical system..........12-3 compartment ........... 12-8 Capacities ............12-4 Bulb chart............12-9 Tires ..............
Page 408: Specifications
12-2 Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. & Dimensions in (mm) Item Legacy OUTBACK Sedan Sedan Station wagon Station wagon Non- Turbo turbo 2.5-liter 2.5-liter 3.0-liter 3.0-liter 2.5-liter Except 2.5GT Non- 2.5GT Turbo spec.B turbo spec.B Overall length 185.0 (4,700) 188.4 (4,785)
Page 409: Engine
12-3 Specifications & Engine Engine model EJ253 EJ255 EZ30D (2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo) (2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo) (3.0-liter, DOHC, non-turbo) Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine 4 stroke gasoline engine Displacement cu-in (cc) 150 (2,457) 183 (3,000)
Page 410: Capacities
12-4 Specifications & Capacities Fuel tank 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) Engine oil 2.5-liter models 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) 3.0-liter models 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt) Transmission oil (MT) 5-speeds 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt) 6-speeds 4.3 US qt (4.1 liters, 3.6 Imp qt)
Page 411: Tires
12-5 Specifications & Tires Tire size P205/55R16 P225/60R16 P205/50R17 215/45R17 P225/55R17 215/45R18 P215/45R18 16 6 6.5JJ 17 6 7 JJ 18 6 7 JJ Wheel size Pressure Front 32 psi 32 psi 33 psi 35 psi 32 psi 33 psi (220 kPa, (220 kPa, (230 kPa,...
Page 412: Fuses And Circuits
12-6 Specifications Fuses and circuits Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Cargo fan Trailer hitch connector Empty Door locking Front wiper deicer relay Moonroof Combination meter 7.5A Remote control rear view mirrors Seat heater relay Vanity mirror light Combination meter Integrated unit...
Page 413 12-7 Specifications Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Circuit Circuit panel rating panel rating Cargo socket Blower fan Position light Fog light Tail light Front wiper Rear combination light Front wiper washer Empty 7.5A Auto air conditioner unit Integrated unit Illumination 7.5A Headlight left side relay Seat heaters 7.5A...
Page 414: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment
12-8 Specifications & Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse Fuse Circuit panel rating ABS unit Vehicle dynamics control unit Main fan (3.0-liter models) Secondary air combina- tion valve (Turbo models) Sub fan (Except 3.0-liter models) Main fan Audio Headlight (right side) Headlight (left side) Back-up light...
Page 415: Bulb Chart
12-9 Specifications Bulb chart Description Wattage Bulb No. Headlight Low beam 12V-55W High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3) Front fog light Except OUTBACK 12V-55W OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4) 12V-27/8W 3457A Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker light Rear combination light Rear turn signal light (Se- 12V-21W (WY21W)
Page 416: Specifications
12-10 Specifications Description Wattage Bulb No. 12V-5W Trunk room light – Cargo area light 12V-13W – Dome light 12V-8W – Map light 12V-8W – Vanity mirror light 12V-3W – Door step light 12V-3W...
Page 417: Vehicle Identification
12-11 Specifications Emission control label Vehicle identification Vehicle identification number Certification and bar code label Tire inflation pressure label Vehicle identification number plate Model number label Fuel label...
Page 418 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects For U.S.A............13-2 Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires ....13-11 Tire information ..........13-2 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit..13-11 Tire labeling ............13-2 Uniform tire quality grading standards ..13-12 Recommended tire inflation pressure....
Page 419: 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 Identification Number or TIN) are 575”.
Page 420 13-3 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects the tire’s speed rating. (240 km/h) individual elements. Example: WARNING Speed ratings apply only to (1) Manufacturer’s Identification the tire, not to the vehicle. (6) Load Index: A numerical code Mark Putting a speed rated tire on which specifies the maximum load any vehicle does not mean (2) Tire Size...
Page 421 13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Maximum load rating STEEL + 2 POLYESTER + 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE- The load rating at the maximum STER” permissible weight load for this tire. For example, “MAX. LOAD 730 kg ! Uniform Tire Quality Grading (1609 LBS) @ 300 kpa (44 PSI) (UTQG)
Page 422: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
13-5 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects & Recommended tire inflation pressure ! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires is as follows, Tire size P205/ P225/ P205/ 215/45R17 P225/ 215/45R18 P215/ 55R16 89H 60R16 97H 50R17 88V 55R17 95V...
Page 423: Glossary Of Tire Terminology
13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects ! Vehicle placard The vehicle placard shows original specific values. Driving even a tire size, recommended cold tire short distance warms up the tires inflation pressure on each tire at and increases the tire pressures. maximum loaded vehicle weight, Also, the tire pressures are affected seating capacity and loading infor-...
Page 424: Tire Care - Maintenance And Safety Practices
13-7 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects whitewall, bears white lettering production options weight. determined by distributing to each or bears manufacturer, brand, axle its share of the curb weight, Normal occupant weight and/or model name molding that accessory weight, and normal oc- 150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of is higher or deeper than the cupant weight and dividing by two.
Page 425: Vehicle Load Limit - How To Determine
13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). of occupants and cargo should examples: Rotating the tires involves switch- never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” Example 1A ing the front and rear tires on the on your vehicle’s placard.
Page 426 13-9 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- Example 1B pacity. Calculate the available load ca- pacity by subtracting the total weight from the vehicle capacity weight of 800 lbs (363 kg). The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 81 lbs (37 kg) or more.
Page 427 13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Calculate the available load ca- is indicated on the vehicle placard vehicle (bringing the number of with the statement “The combined pacity. occupants to three), and a child weight of occupants and cargo restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5 should never exceed 363 kg or kg) is installed in the vehicle for the...
Page 428: Determining Compatibility Of Tire And Vehicle Load Capacities
13-11 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Vehicle stability will deteriorate. axle’s maximum loaded capacity is Heavy and/or high-mounted referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- loads could increase the risk of ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each rollover. axle’s GAWR are shown on the Stopping distance will increase.
Page 429: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading available amount of cargo and form to Federal Safety Require- luggage load capacity. For exam- standards ments in addition to these grades. ple, if the “XXX” amount equals & Treadwear This information indicates the rela- 1,400 lbs (635kg).
Page 430: 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 431 13-14 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Index...
Page 433 14-2 Index SPORT ..............7-23 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........7-35 Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ....3-32 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ... 1-14 Warning light ..........3-34, 7-35 Accessories............5-4, 11-50 Accessory power outlet..........6-8 Active head restraint............. 1-7 Battery ..............
Page 434 14-3 Index Cargo area Cleaning Cover ..............6-12 Aluminum wheels ........... 10-3 Light............... 6-2 Interior ..............10-5 Tie-down hooks ............. 6-16 Ventilation grille ............4-12 Catalytic converter ............8-3 Climate control system Center Automatic ............... 4-8 Console ..............6-5 Manual..............4-3 Ventilators ...............
Page 435 14-4 Index Door Locks ..............2-5 Flat tires ..............9-4 Floor mat..............6-12 Open warning light ..........3-36 Drive belts..............11-21 Fluid level Driving Automatic transmission ......... 11-23 All-Wheel Drive vehicle ........... 3-36 Brake..............11-29 Car phone/cell phone ..........7 Clutch ..............
Page 436 14-5 Index Security..............3-38 Hazard warning flasher ........... 3-5, 9-2 Selector lever position..........3-39 Head restraint adjustment ..........1-7 Selector lever/Gear position ........3-39 Rear..............1-10 Shift-up ..............3-38 Headlight SPORT mode ............3-38 Flasher ..............3-46 Traction Control system OFF ........3-37 Indicator light............
Page 437 14-6 Index Light Mirrors ..............3-55 Cargo area.............. 6-2 Moonroof..............2-27 Multi-information display ..........3-9 Control switch............3-45 Dome ..............6-2 Map ............... 6-2 Limited slip differential (LSD) ........7-33 New vehicle break-in driving ......... 8-2 Loading your vehicle ..........8-13 Low fuel warning light ........
Page 438 14-7 Index Periodic inspections ............. 8-4 Power steering fluid ..........11-28 Power Spark plugs ............11-20 Door locking switch ..........2-7 Remote engine start system ........7-11 Seat ............... 1-4 Remote keyless entry system ........2-8 Steering ..............7-33 Replacement Steering fluid ............
Page 439 14-8 Index Safety Precautions when driving ..........4 Curtain airbag ............1-55 Frontal airbag............1-45 Symbol ..............2 Warnings ..............2 Side airbag ............1-55 Seat SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-40 Fabric..............10-5 SRS airbag system Heater ..............1-8 Monitors ..............
Page 440 14-9 Index Pressures and wear ..........11-36 Replacement ............11-40 Valet mode ..............2-18 Rotation ............... 11-39 Vanity mirror ............... 6-4 Types ..............11-34 Vehicle Tire pressure monitoring system Capacity weight............8-14 (TPMS).......... 3-32, 7-43, 9-9, 11-34 Identification ............12-11 Tires.................
Page 441 14-10 Index Vehicle Dynamics Control ........3-37 Warning lights Vehicle Dynamics Control ........7-40 Warranties ..............1 Warranties and maintenance ........8-21 Washing ..............10-2 Waxing and polishing ..........10-3 Wear indicators............11-39 Wheel Alignment.............. 12-5 Aluminum............. 11-41 Balance ............... 11-38 Replacement ............
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Page 443 GAS STATION REFERENCE & & Fuel: Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and ! 2.5-liter non-turbo models Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or Knock Index (AKI).
Page 444 & Cold tire pressure: Tire size P205/55R16 P225/60R16 P205/50R17 215/45R17 P225/55R17 215/45R18 P215/45R18 16 6 6.5JJ 17 6 7 JJ 18 6 7 JJ Wheel size Pressure Front 32 psi (220 32 psi (220 33 psi (230 35 psi (240 32 psi (220 33 psi (230 kPa, kPa, 2.2 kgf/...

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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)

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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

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