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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. For information not found in this Owner's Manual,
such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, we recommend
that you contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased
your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this man-
ual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS-
TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and de-
signs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any ob-
ligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previous-
ly sold. This Owner's Manual applies to all models and covers all
equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations,
therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
NOTE: "SUBARU dealer" means an authorized SUBARU dealer
and/or repairer.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
© copyright 2005 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual uses recycled paper.

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  • 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 vehicle types. 000149 1) Sedan 2) Station wagon 3) OUTBACK...
  • Page 4 SRS airbags. This chapter informs you when you need Chapter 2: Keys and doors to take your SUBARU to the dealer for This chapter informs you how to operate scheduled maintenance and informs you the keys, locks and windows.
  • Page 5 Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual careful- ly in order to gain a better understanding Battery fluid contains sulfuric of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safe- acid 000013 Keep children away You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual.
  • Page 6 Mark Name Mark Name Mark Name Wiper intermittent Fuel Trunk lid (Sedan) Windshield wiper and wash- Fan speed Front fog lights Instrument panel outlets Rear window wiper and Rear fog lights washer Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets Parking lights Lights Foot outlets Hazard warning flasher...
  • Page 7 Safety precautions when The SRS airbags deploy with con- Mark Name driving siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- Brake fluid tion when the SRS airbag deploys Seatbelt and SRS airbag could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs Door lock enough space for deployment, the...
  • Page 8 Child safety Put children in the REAR seat Always lock the passenger’s win- properly restrained at all times in dows using the lock switch when a child restraint device or in a children are riding in the vehicle. seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys Failure to follow this procedure Never hold a child on your lap or with...
  • Page 9 Carefully read the sections “Child restraint Drinking and driving Avoid remaining in a parked vehi- systems”, “*SRS airbag (Supplemental cle for a lengthy time while the en- Restraint System airbag)”, and “Seatbelts” gine is running. If that is unavoid- in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for in- able, then use the ventilation fan structions and precautions concerning the Drinking and then driving is very...
  • Page 10 Drugs and driving Driving when tired or sleepy Modification of your vehicle There are some drugs (over the When you are tired or sleepy, your Your vehicle should not be modi- counter and prescription) that can reaction will be delayed and your fied.
  • Page 11 Driving a vehicle equipped senger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal with a navigation system protection society or pet shop. Tire pressures Do not allow the monitor to distract Check and, if necessary, adjust the pres- your attention from driving. Also, do sure of each tire (including the spare) at not operate the controls of the navi- least once a month and before any long...

  • Page 12: 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 Supplement Index...
  • Page 13 Engine hood (page 11-12) Illustrated index Headlight switch (page 3-29) Replacing bulbs (page 11-57) Exterior Wiper switch (page 3-36) Sunroof (page 2-19) Door locks (page 2-4) Tire pressure (page 11-42) Flat tires (page 9-4) Tire chains (page 8-11) 10) Front fog light button (page 3-33) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-12) 12) Towing hook (page 9-12) 000072...
  • Page 14 Rear window defogger button (page 3-39) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3) Child safety locks (page 2-15) Tie-down hooks (page 9-12) Towing hook (page 9-12) Trunk lid (page 2-17) Rear gate (page 2-18) 000045 – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 15 Interior Anchor bars for ISOFIX child restraint system (page 1-34) Passenger compartment area Seatbelt (page 1-11) Center console (page 6-5) Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-7) 000073...
  • Page 16 Top tether anchorages (page 1-36) Dome lights (page 6-2) Sun visors (page 6-3) Cargo area light (page 6-2) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-17) Cargo area cover (page 6-12) 000067 – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 17 Parking brake lever (page 7-37) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-7/page 4 5 6 7 7-12) Select lever (AT) (page 7-15) Information display (page 3-25) Clock (page 3-24) Dashboard storage compartment (page 6-4) Navigation system (See navigation system instruction manual.) Glove box (page 6-4) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)
  • Page 18 Instrument panel Door locks (page 2-4) Illumination brightness control (page Left-hand drive vehicles 3-31) Remote control mirror (page 3-41) 2 3 4 5 6 7 Headlight beam leveler (page 3-31) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-38) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-36) Light control lever (page 3-29) Combination meter (page 3-5) Wiper control lever (page 3-35)
  • Page 19 Right-hand drive vehicles Door locks (page 2-4) Illumination brightness control (page 3-31) Remote control mirror (page 3-41) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-31) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-38) Light control lever (page 3-29) or Wiper control lever (page 3-35) Combination meter (page 3-5) Wiper control lever (page 3-35) or Light control lever (page 3-29) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF...
  • Page 20 Light control and wiper control levers/switches Parking light switch (page 3-33) Windshield wiper (page 3-36) Except Australia models Mist (page 3-37) Windshield washer (page 3-37) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-37) Wiper control lever (page 3-37) Light control lever (page 3-29) Front fog light switch (page 3-33)/ Rear fog light switch (page 3-34) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-29)
  • Page 21 Australia models Parking light switch (page 3-33) Turn signal (page 3-30) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-29) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-29) Front fog light switch (page 3-33) Light control lever (page 3-29) Wiper control lever (page 3-37) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-37) Mist (page 3-37) 10) Windshield washer (page 3-37)
  • Page 22 Combination meter Temperature gauge (page 3-9/page 3-13) Overview Tachometer (page 3-7/page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-22) Speedometer (page 3-6/page 3-10) Fuel gauge (page 3-8/page 3-12) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-5/page 3- Odometer and trip meter (page 3-6/ page 3-11) Gear position indicator (page 3-22) 000052...
  • Page 23 Warning and indicator light Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Immobilizer indicator Cruise control indica- 3-21 3-23 light (if equipped) tor light (if equipped) Seatbelt warning light 3-14 (if equipped) SPORT mode indica- Cruise control set indi- 3-22 3-23 tor light (if equipped)
  • Page 24 Tire changing tools Jack handle (page 9-20) Jack (page 9-20) Spare tire (page 9-20) 000053 – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 25 Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. We rec- ommend that you contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine SUBARU navigation sys- tem, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the monitor.
  • Page 26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats ............Where to place a child restraint system ....1-26 Choosing a child restraint system ......1-28 Manual seat ............. Child restraint suitability for each seating Power seat (if equipped) ........position (Europe) ..........1-29 Head restraint adjustment ........

  • Page 27: Front Seats

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. Never adjust the seat while driv- NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD ing to avoid the possibility of loss FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT of vehicle control and of personal...

  • Page 28: Manual Seat

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Manual seat Reclining the seatback Fore and aft adjustment 100085 100245 Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the 100244 seatback to the desired position. Then re- To prevent the passenger from slid- Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to lease the lever and make sure the seat- ing under the seatbelt in the event of the desired position.

  • Page 29: Power Seat (If Equipped)

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seat cushion height adjustment Power seat (if equipped) Seat cushion angle adjustment (driver’s seat) Fore and aft adjustment 100248 100246 To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up 100247 The height of the seat can be adjusted by or push down the front end of the control To adjust the seat forward or backward, moving the seat cushion adjustment lever...

  • Page 30: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags To adjust the seat height, pull up or push Head restraint adjustment NOTE (OUTBACK models only) down the rear end of the control switch. If the seatback is reclined rearward to the same level as the rear seat cushion Reclining the seatback with the head restraint removed, a wide flat bed is made available.

  • Page 31: Active Head Restraint

    Active head restraint If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active 100252 head restraints. Pull the lever forward or backward. The active head restraints may...

  • Page 32: Seat Heater (If Equipped)

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

  • Page 33: Armrest

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Armrest of the armrest. To avoid the possibility of serious injury, passengers must never be al- lowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion. Loading long objects (Sedan) 100094 200291 Sedan Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback...

  • Page 34: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Folding down the rear seat – Never allow passengers to ride on Station wagon the folded rear seatback or in the Secure long objects properly to cargo area. Doing so may result in prevent them from shooting for- serious injury or death.
  • Page 35 1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 100097 200284 100097 A) When not used (Retracted position) Station wagon A) When not used (Retracted position) B) When used (click position) B) When used (click position) To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

  • Page 36: Seatbelts

    1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags top of the seatback. Seatbelts Put children in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in When the rear-center seating position is Seatbelt safety tips a child restraint device or in a occupied, raise the head restraint to the seatbelt, whichever is appropriate click position.

  • Page 37: Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)

    1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags properly positioned, a child restraint sys- The emergency locking retractor allows According to accident statistics, tem should be used. Never place the normal body movement but the retractor children are safer when properly shoulder belt under the child’s arm or be- locks automatically during a sudden stop, restrained in the rear seating posi- hind the child’s back.

  • Page 38: Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime

    If the vehicle is driven at a speed no higher necessary, repaired by the nearest than approximately 24 km/h (15 mph) with SUBARU dealer. the driver’s seatbelt and/or passenger’s seatbelt not fastened, the warning light(s) Europe, Asia and Australia models...

  • Page 39: Rear Seatbelt Indicator Light (Australia Models)

    1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags by a one-second pause. If either of the un- when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver’s fastened seatbelts is fastened at this time, to remind the driver to wear the seatbelt. seatbelt is not fastened, a warning chime the warning light corresponding to that sounds at the same time.

  • Page 40: Fastening The Seatbelt

    1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Fastening the seatbelt Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you Metallic parts of the seatbelt can be- do so, the risk of sliding under the come very hot in a vehicle that has Never use a belt that is twisted or lap belt and of the lap belt sliding...
  • Page 41 1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height The shoulder belt anchor height should be When wearing the seatbelts, make adjusted to the position best suited for sure the shoulder portion of the you. webbing does not pass over your neck.
  • Page 42 1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Rear seatbelts (except rear center Push the button on the buckle. seatbelt on Station wagon) Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid 1. Sit well back in the seat. catching the belt webbing in the door.
  • Page 43 1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 100108 100109 200296 1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate from the belt holder located at the front of the recess by pulling the connector Fastening the seatbelt with the web- Be sure to fasten both tongue plates (tongue) plate rearward.
  • Page 44 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags “CENTER” on the left-hand side until it clicks. 200298 100309 3. After confirming that the webbing is not 4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure 100310 twisted, insert the connector (tongue) at- that the “ ”...
  • Page 45 1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Unfastening the seatbelt You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plates in the recess in the retractor and then in- sert the connector (tongue) plate into the slot located at the front of the recess.

  • Page 46: Seatbelt Maintenance

    The pretensioner sensor also serves as battery acid. rized SUBARU dealer replace both the the frontal SRS airbag sensor. If the sen- Never attempt to make modifica- driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt...

  • Page 47: Seatbelt With Shoulder Belt And Lap Belt Pretensioners (Driver's Side - Australia Models Only)

    Do not modify, remove or strike sioner, we recommend that you con- and lap belt pretensioners the front seatbelt retractor assem- tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as blies or surrounding area. This (Driver’s side – Australia possible. could result in accidental activa-...

  • Page 48: System Monitors

    The SRS air- sioner, we recommend that you con- that your nearest bag system warning light will show normal tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as SUBARU dealer. system operation by lighting for approxi- – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 49: System Servicing

    We recommend that you take Airbag control module (including impact sion, we recommend that you your vehicle your nearest sensors) consult your SUBARU dealer. SUBARU dealer immediately to have Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side) system checked. Unless Tampering with or disconnecting Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s checked and properly repaired, the the system’s wiring could result in...

  • Page 50: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification

    We recommend that you always consult Children could be endangered in an acci- your SUBARU dealer if you want to install dent if their child restraints are not proper- any accessory parts to your vehicle. ly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 51: Where To Place A Child Restraint System

    Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags rear seating positions than in the front Where to place a child re- seating positions. straint system The following are SUBARU’s recommen- dations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle. 100126 100125 Children should be properly re- strained at all times.
  • Page 52 1-27 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags In this seating position, you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the Secure ALL types of child re- contours of the seat cushion and can be straint devices (including forward securely retained using the seatbelt.

  • Page 53: Choosing A Child Restraint System

    1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Warning label senger’s side instrument panel and the ECE regulation No. 44. It can be identified sun visor. by looking for the approval label on the child restraint system or the manufactur- These warning labels mean “ Extreme er’s statement of compliance on the box Hazard! Do not use a rearward-facing...

  • Page 54: Child Restraint Suitability For Each Seating Position (Europe)

    : Suitable for “SUBARU BABY-SAFE plus” approved for the use in this mass group. Do not leave an unsecured child : Suitable for “SUBARU ISOFIX” approved for the use in this mass group. (* : With ISOFIX fas- restraint system in your vehicle.
  • Page 55 1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ing the instructions provided by its manu- facturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle When you install a child restraint until you hear a click. system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely in position.
  • Page 56 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 8. To remove the child restraint system, Installing forward facing child re- press the release button on the seatbelt straint buckle and allow the belt to retract com- pletely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.
  • Page 57 1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags anchorage and tighten the top tether. See the “Top tether anchorages” for additional instructions. 100138 100262 6. Before having a child sit in the child re- Sedan straint system, move it back and forth and 100140 right and left to check if it is firmly secured.

  • Page 58: Booster Cushion

    1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Booster cushion The seatbelt should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as ef- fective in preventing or reducing injury. Place the lap belt as low as possi- ble on the child’s hips.

  • Page 59: Isofix Anchor Bars

    1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ISOFIX anchor bars The ISOFIX anchor bars allow you to in- stall a child restraint system only on the rear seat window-side seating positions. For each window-side seating position, ISOFIX two anchor bars are provided. ISOFIX 200301 100143...
  • Page 60 1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags from the selected side of the rear seat- back to expose the anchor bars to be used for installation of the child restraint sys- tem. 100265 100682 1. Sedan: Make the clearance between 1) Inserting aid the seat cushion and seatback a little wid- NOTE er to locate the two anchor bars for the po-...

  • Page 61: Top Tether Anchorages

    1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in-...
  • Page 62 1-37 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags mend that you use a top tether whenever Station wagon To hook the top tether one is required or available. Sedan Anchorage location Sedan TOP TETHER TOP TETHER 100269 Two or three anchorages are installed on 200290 the rear edge of the roof.
  • Page 63 1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Please contact your SUBARU dealer if Store the head restraint in the cargo area. you have any question regarding the in- Avoid placing the head restraint in the stallation of a child restraint system.

  • Page 64: Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

    1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags *SRS airbag (Supplemental airbags Driver’s and front passenger’s side air- Restraint System airbag) bags Curtain airbags (for driver, front pas- *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- senger, and window-side rear passen- straint system. This name is used be- gers) cause the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts.
  • Page 65 1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Not wearing a seatbelt increases The SRS airbags deploy with con- the chance of severe injury or siderable speed and force. Occu- death in a crash even when the ve- pants who are out of proper posi- hicle has the SRS airbag.
  • Page 66 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR When the SRS airbag deploys, seats at all times. some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing According to accident statistics, problems for people with a history children are safer when properly...
  • Page 67 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Airbag control module (including im- pact sensors) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) Frontal airbag module (front passen- ger’s side) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) Side airbag module (driver’s side – if equipped) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side –...
  • Page 68 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Airbag control module (including im- pact sensors) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) Frontal airbag module (front passen- ger’s side) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) Side airbag module (driver’s side – if equipped) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side –...
  • Page 69 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Airbag control module (including im- pact sensors) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) Frontal airbag module (front passen- ger’s side) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Side airbag module (driver’s side – if equipped) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side –...
  • Page 70 1-45 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Airbag control module (including im- pact sensors) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) Frontal airbag module (front passen- ger’s side) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Side airbag module (driver’s side – if equipped) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side –...

  • Page 71: Srs Frontal Airbag

    1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags SRS frontal airbag The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD in the center portion of the steering wheel. FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT The passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is SEAT.

  • Page 72: Seat, Seatbelt And Srs Airbags

    1-47 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 100126 100125 100155 Never allow a child to stand up, or to Never hold a child on your lap or in The SRS airbag deploys with con- kneel on the front passenger’s seat. your arms. The SRS airbag deploys siderable speed and force.
  • Page 73 1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Operation It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag con- tacts an occupant not in proper po- sition such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre- accident braking.
  • Page 74 1-49 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags If the front sub sensors inside the both ployment. This smoke does not indicate a self. front fenders and the impact sensors in fire in the vehicle. When will the SRS frontal airbag the airbag control module detect a certain most likely deploy? predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control module sends...
  • Page 75 1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags At what other times might the SRS into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or might not necessarily require SRS frontal frontal airbag deploy? knocked hard against an obstacle on the airbag deployment. If the vehicle strikes road such as a curb).

  • Page 76: Srs Side Airbag (If Equipped) And Srs Curtain Airbag (If Equipped)

    1-51 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags When will the SRS frontal airbag not low-speed frontal collision. side of each front seat seatback, which deploy? bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact colli- sion, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supple- ments the seatbelt by reducing the impact...
  • Page 77 1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to Do not rest your arm on either front the front or rear door on either door or its internal trim. It could be side.
  • Page 78 1-53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Never allow a child to kneel on the front and rear passenger’s seat facing the side window. In the Do not attach accessories to the event of an accident, the force of door trim or near either SRS side the SRS curtain airbag deploy- airbags and do not place objects ment could injure the child seri-...
  • Page 79 1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Do not hang coat hangers or other pointed objects coat hooks. If such items were hanging Do not put any kind of cover or on the coat hooks during deploy- clothes or other objects over either ment of the SRS curtain airbags, front seatback and do not attach la- they could cause serious injuries...
  • Page 80 1-55 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags mined level in a side collision, the control deployment depend on the level of force module causes both the SRS side airbag experienced in the passenger compart- and curtain airbag on the impacted side to ment during a side impact collision.
  • Page 81 1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags When are the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag unlikely to deploy? 1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. 2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.

  • Page 82: Srs Airbag System Monitors

    1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags When will the SRS side airbag and The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air- the first impact, they will not be activated SRS curtain airbag not deploy? bag are basically not designed to deploy if on the second.

  • Page 83: Srs Airbag System Servicing

    Side airbag module (Driver’s side – if ommend that you consult your your vehicle your nearest equipped) SUBARU dealer. SUBARU dealer immediately to have Side airbag module (Passenger’s side – system checked. Unless The SRS airbag has no user-ser- if equipped) checked and properly repaired, the viceable parts.

  • Page 84: Precautions Against Vehicle Modification

    Each front seat and nearby area airbags, we recommend that you con- materials to the dashboard (only for vehicles with SRS side tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as Installation of custom seats airbags) possible in the following cases. (only for vehicles with SRS side...
  • Page 85 Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications We recommend that you always consult can interfere with proper operation your SUBARU dealer if you want to install of the SRS airbag system. any accessory parts on your vehicle. Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) to the front end...
  • Page 86 Keys and doors Keys ..............Function disabling unlocking with the power Key number plate ........... door locking switch (Australia models only) ..............2-14 Immobilizer (if equipped) ........Security ID plate ............. Child safety locks ..........2-15 Immobilizer indicator light ........Power windows ..........

  • Page 87: Keys And Doors

    Keys and doors Keys Your vehicle has two or three keys and a Key number plate Keys and doors key number plate. All keys provided for your vehicle fit the following parts on your vehicle: Ignition switch Driver’s door Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key.

  • Page 88: Immobilizer (If Equipped)

    Keys and doors Immobilizer (if equipped) Security ID plate 1999/5/EC. A copy of the original Declara- tion of Conformity and the CE marking are found in the chapter 13. The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from NOTE starting the engine.

  • Page 89: Key Replacement

    For information on re- faulty. If this occurs, we recommend that placement keys and on the registration of you contact your SUBARU dealer as soon keys with your immobilizer system, we as possible. recommend...

  • Page 90: Locking And Unlocking From The Outside Without Key

    Keys and doors Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle when locking the the lock lever on the driver’s door in doors from the outside without the key. the locking position while the driver’s the outside without key door is open. The door lock levers Vehicle with double locking system Vehicle without double locking sys- function only when all the doors are se-...

  • Page 91: Battery Drainage Prevention Function

    30 minutes of illumination to prevent the battery from going dead. The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU 200385 dealer. We recommend that you contact To unlock the door from the inside, rotate...

  • Page 92: Key Lock-In Prevention Function (Except Vehicles With Double Locking System)

    Remote keyless entry sys- please refer to the monitor instruction manual. The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. We recommend Key lock-in prevention func- that you contact the nearest SUBARU tion (except vehicles with The remote transmitter can be used within dealer for details.

  • Page 93: Locking And Unlocking Doors

    (Station wag- The operational/non-operational setting on) is not fully closed. for this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. 200866 Operational: Only the driver’s door is un- A type locked.

  • Page 94: Opening The Trunk Lid/Rear Gate

    Also, these lights will start going The automatic locking function can be out if the key is turned to the “ON” position. cancelled by a SUBARU dealer. We rec- The interior light switch must be set to the ommend that you contact the nearest middle position in order for this function SUBARU dealer for details.

  • Page 95: Hazard Warning Flasher Interlock Function

    ” button is pressed, only The operative/non-operative setting can the rear gate (Station wagon) opens. At be changed by a SUBARU dealer. We 1. Remove the screw on the transmitter this time, the hazard warning lights flash recommend that you contact the nearest case.
  • Page 96 2-11 Keys and doors Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re- moved parts; children could swal- low them. B type 200862 200241 3. Remove the old battery. 1) Negative (–) side facing up 4. Fit a new battery (type CR-1620 3V or 3.

  • Page 97: Double Locking System (If Equipped)

    2-12 Keys and doors Double locking system (if Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the trans- equipped) mitter when replacing the battery. The double locking system is an anti-theft Be careful not to allow children to system.

  • Page 98: To Cancel Double Locking System

    2-13 Keys and doors To cancel double locking sys- Cancelling system using remote transmitter Cancelling system using key 200185 3. Press the “LOCK” button on the trans- 200187 mitter. The hazard warning flashers will flash once and the double locking system Press the “OPEN”...

  • Page 99: If A Battery Goes Dead

    2-14 Keys and doors Open the driver’s window, then insert Function disabling unlocking try system or the ignition switch is turned the key into the key cylinder of the driver’s to “ON”. with the power door locking door and turn it in the unlocking direction. switch (Australia models NOTE Break one of the windows and climb out...

  • Page 100: Child Safety Locks

    2-15 Keys and doors Child safety locks Power windows Driver’s side switches Power window switches To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment, you must do the following. When operating the power win- dows, be extremely careful to pre- vent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck or head from being caught in the 200843 window.
  • Page 101 2-16 Keys and doors Operating the driver’s window Operating the passengers’ windows 200868 200844 200251 1) Automatically close 2) Close 1) Automatically open To open the passengers’ windows, push 2) Open the appropriate switch down and hold it To close: until the window reaches the desired posi- Pull the switch up lightly and hold it.

  • Page 102: Trunk Lid (Sedan)

    2-17 Keys and doors To close the window, pull the switch up Trunk lid (Sedan) dow reaches the desired position. and hold it until it reaches the desired po- When the lock switch on the power win- sition. dow switch cluster, located on the driver’s Locking the passengers’...

  • Page 103: To Open The Trunk Lid From Inside

    2-18 Keys and doors trunk lid down until the latch engages. To cancel the trunk lid re- Rear gate (Station wagon) lease (model with double To open the trunk lid from in- locking system) side 200260 The rear gate can be locked and unlocked 200400 using either the keyless entry system or 200399...

  • Page 104: Sunroof (If Equipped)

    2-19 Keys and doors Sunroof (if equipped) Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays Never let anyone’s hands, arms, while loading or unloading cargo. head or any objects protrude from That could cause leakage of gas the sunroof.

  • Page 105: Tilting/Sliding Sunroof (Sedan)

    2-20 Keys and doors Tilting/sliding sunroof (Se- NOTE dan) One-touch operation does not take place when the sunroof is tilted up and Do not sit on the edge of the open Tilt function down. Push the switch continuously to sunroof. tilt the sunroof up and down.

  • Page 106: Sunroof (Station Wagon)

    2-21 Keys and doors position while opening or closing it, mo- ually using a hex-head wrench. For the Tilting sunroof mentarily push the switch to the “Open” procedure, refer to “Sunroof – if the side or “Close” side. sunroof cannot be closed” section in chapter 9 “In case of emergency”.
  • Page 107 2-22 Keys and doors Sliding sunroof stop the rear sunroof at some selected sunroof cannot be closed” section in mid-way point while it is moving toward its chapter 9 “In case of emergency”. fully open or fully close position, momen- Sun shades tarily push the switch to the “CLOSE”...

  • Page 108: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Ignition switch ............ Warning and indicator lights ......3-14 LOCK ............... Seatbelt warning light and chime (if equipped) ... 3-14 ACC ................SRS airbag system warning light ......3-16 ON ................Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine START ..............light) ...............
  • Page 109 Instruments and controls Headlight indicator light (Turbo and 3.0-liter Inside mirror ............3-40 models except OUTBACK) ........3-23 Outside mirrors ............3-41 Front fog light indicator light ........ 3-23 Tilt steering wheel ..........3-42 Rear fog light indicator light ........3-23 Horn ..............

  • Page 110: Ignition Switch

    Instruments and controls Ignition switch LOCK Instruments and controls Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, prevent- ing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.

  • Page 111: Start

    Instruments and controls START Key reminder chime (if equipped) The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When The reminder chime sounds when the the key is released (after the engine has driver’s door opens and the key is in the started), the key automatically returns to “LOCK”...

  • Page 112: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Instruments and controls Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges (Turbo NOTE The above sequence of operations may and 3.0-liter models except not take place if you quickly turn the ig- OUTBACK) nition switch to start the engine. This is not an abnormality. NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in Cancelling sequential illumi-...

  • Page 113: Speedometer

    Instruments and controls You can now establish the activated/deac- Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip Odometer tivated setting for movement of the meter meter indication. needles and gauge needles when the ig- If you turn the ignition switch to the nition switch is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 114: Double Trip Meter

    B trip meter indications while the ommend that you immediately contact the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not nearest SUBARU dealer and have the ve- press the trip knob within 10 seconds of il- hicle communication system inspected.

  • Page 115: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and controls Fuel gauge door or (c) turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” position and the dial, nee- Do not operate the engine with the dle, and rim will go dark. pointer of the tachometer in the red zone.

  • Page 116: Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and controls Temperature gauge NOTE If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the ve- hicle as soon as possible. See the “In case of emergency” in chapter 9. 200253 300592 You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel 1) Normal operating range gauge.

  • Page 117: Meters And Gauges

    3-10 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges (2.0-liter Cancelling sequential illumi- : Deactivated nation of the combination non-turbo and 2.5-liter and Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter 3.0-liter OUTBACK models) meter indication. If you turn the ignition switch to the NOTE “LOCK”...

  • Page 118: Odometer

    3-11 Instruments and controls operate. 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 Odometer 2 seconds. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”...

  • Page 119: Tachometer

    If the trip meter shows “ ”, we recom- ning normally after the engine mend that you immediately contact the speed is reduced below the red nearest SUBARU dealer and have the ve- zone. hicle communication system inspected. NOTE (3.0-liter models only) NOTE...

  • Page 120: Temperature Gauge

    3-13 Instruments and controls door or (c) turn the ignition switch to the reaches near the middle of the range. En- NOTE “ON” position, the fuel gauge needle will gine operation is optimum with the engine This light does not go out unless the drop to the “E”...

  • Page 121: Warning And Indicator Lights

    : Seatbelt warning light (if equipped) corresponding system. We recommend that you consult your au- : SRS airbag system warning light thorized SUBARU dealer for repair. : Malfunction indicator lamp Seatbelt warning light 100254 and chime (if equipped)
  • Page 122 3-15 Instruments and controls than approximately 24 km/h (15 mph) with imum). the driver’s seatbelt and/or passenger’s If the driver’s seatbelt and/or the passen- seatbelt not fastened, the warning light(s) ger’s seatbelt is still not fastened when the corresponding to the unfastened seat- 108-second period has elapsed, the warn- belt(s) will come on and stays on continu- ing light(s) will stop flashing and the buzz-...

  • Page 123: Srs Airbag System Warning Light

    Immediately take your vehicle If the malfunction indicator lamp Saudi Arabia models to your nearest SUBARU dealer to comes on while you are driving, we have the system checked. Unless Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt...

  • Page 124: Charge Warning Light

    We recommend that you have your vehi- not go out after the engine starts, stop the not go out after the engine starts, we rec- cle checked by an authorized SUBARU engine at the first safe opportunity and ommend that you contact your nearest dealer immediately.

  • Page 125: Abs Warning Light

    The ABS warning light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Con- opportunity by your SUBARU deal- ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- trol warning light (if tion and goes out after approximately two seconds.

  • Page 126: Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light

    The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is the engine has developed a problem have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU probably inoperative under any of the fol- and the Malfunction indicator light is dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 127: Door Open Warning Light

    We recommend that you drive carefully to and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the level is below the “MIN” mark in the reser- system inspected.

  • Page 128: All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (At Vehicles)

    We recommend that you have some other reason. your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes The light does not come on when the ig- on when the ignition switch is turned to the nition switch is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 129: Sport Mode Indicator Light (At Vehicles)

    This light comes on when Hi-Lo select le- is not working properly. We recommend ver is set at Lo position. that you contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

  • Page 130: Turn Signal Indicator Lights

    11. during driving, we recommend that you lights are on. have the vehicle checked by your near- High beam indicator est SUBARU dealer. light Cruise control set indica- This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode.

  • Page 131: Clock (If Equipped)

    3-24 Instruments and controls Clock (if equipped) NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navi- gation system, refer to the separate “Operating Instructions for Monitor System”. 300599 300600 To adjust the time shown by the clock, The clock will also show the time if you press the “+”...

  • Page 132: Information Display (If Equipped)

    3-25 Instruments and controls Information display (if Outside Current Average equipped) tempera- fuel con- fuel con- ture sumption sumption NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a navi- Journey time Driving range gation system, refer to the separate on remaining fuel “Operating Instructions for Monitor System”.

  • Page 133: Current Fuel Consumption

    3-26 Instruments and controls Road surface freeze warning indica- tralia models) Current fuel consumption tion When the outside temperature drops to 3°C or lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 3°C or lower while the display is giving an indica- tion other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the outside tem-...

  • Page 134: Average Fuel Consumption

    3-27 Instruments and controls This indication shows the rate of fuel con- tual values and should thus be treated sumption at the present moment. only as a guide. When either trip meter indication is reset, the average fuel consumption Average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indica- tion is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1...

  • Page 135: Journey Time

    3-28 Instruments and controls there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi- ately. NOTE The driving range on remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must immedi- ately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on.

  • Page 136: Light Control Switch

    3-29 Instruments and controls Light control switch Headlights The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. To prevent battery discharge result- ing from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in 400267 the “ON”...

  • Page 137: High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)

    3-30 Instruments and controls High/low beam change (dim- Headlight flasher Turn signal lever mer) 300278 300279 300277 To flash the headlights, pull the lever to- To activate the right turn signal, push the ward you and then release it. The high To change from low beam to high beam, turn signal lever up.

  • Page 138: Illumination Brightness Control

    3-31 Instruments and controls Illumination brightness con- Headlight beam leveler (if NOTE When the control dial is turned fully trol equipped) upward, the illumination brightness be- comes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all. The brightness setting is not can- celled even when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
  • Page 139 3-32 Instruments and controls Sedan and Station wagon models except OUTBACK Number of front seat Number of rear seat Load in the luggage Dial position Trailer towing occupants occupants compartment area 1 or 2 No load No load Full load Full load Full load Full load...

  • Page 140: Parking Light Switch

    3-33 Instruments and controls Parking light switch Fog light switch Front fog light switch (if equipped) 300282 The indicator light located on the combi- 300178 nation meter will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. The parking light switch operates regard- less of the ignition switch position.

  • Page 141: Rear Fog Light Switch (If Equipped)

    3-34 Instruments and controls Rear fog light switch (if equipped) 300284 300285 Vehicle with front fog lights: Vehicle without front fog lights: To turn on the rear fog lights, turn the fog To turn on the rear fog lights, turn the fog 300283 light switch on the turn signal lever upward light switch on the turn signal lever upward...

  • Page 142: Wiper And Washer

    3-35 Instruments and controls switch is turned to “ON” position Wiper and washer In freezing weather, be sure that again. So, if you want to reilluminate the wiper blades are not frozen to the rear fog light, turn the switch up- the windshield or rear window be- ward again.

  • Page 143: Windshield Wiper And Washer Switches

    Keep the washer button de- eas where water freezes in winter, pressed at least for 1 second so that use SUBARU Windshield Washer washer solution will be sprinkled all Fluid or the equivalent. (See the over the windshield or rear window.

  • Page 144: Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (Station Wagon)

    3-37 Instruments and controls Wiper intermittent time control Mist (for a single wipe) To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control le- ver. The washer fluid sprays until you re- lease the washer button. The wipers oper- ate while you push the button.

  • Page 145: Windshield Wiper Deicer (If Equipped)

    When you subsequently move the selec- The setting can also be changed by a tor lever of the automatic transmission to SUBARU dealer. We recommend that you the “R” position, the rear wiper will switch contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for to continuous operation.

  • Page 146: Rear Window Defogger Button

    3-39 Instruments and controls Rear window defogger but- To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuous- ly for any longer than necessary. 300292 Vehicle with automatic climate control system 300291 The rear window defogger operates only Vehicle with manual climate control sys- when the ignition switch is in the “ON”...

  • Page 147: Mirrors

    Do not use sharp instruments or The setting can also be changed by a window cleaner containing abra- SUBARU dealer. We recommend that you sives to clean the inner surface of contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for the rear window. They may dam- details.

  • Page 148: Outside Mirrors

    3-41 Instruments and controls Outside mirrors Remote control mirror switch Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) 200329 300294 300291 The remote control mirrors operate only Convex mirror (if equipped) when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or Vehicle with manual climate control sys- “ACC”...

  • Page 149: Tilt Steering Wheel

    3-42 Instruments and controls system Tilt steering wheel The outside mirror defogger shares the To prevent the battery from being button with rear window defogger. discharged, do not operate the de- The outside mirror defogger operates only fogger continuously for any longer when the ignition switch is in the “ON”...

  • Page 150: Horn

    3-43 Instruments and controls Horn 300296 To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
  • Page 152 Climate control Ventilator ............. Air flow selection ............ Center and side ventilators ........Manual climate control system (if equipped) ... Control panel ............Heater operation ............. Air conditioner operation (if equipped) ....Automatic climate control system (if equipped) ............Temperature sensors ..........4-13 Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ............

  • Page 153: Climate Control

    Climate control Ventilator Climate control Air flow selection Left-hand drive vehicles 400341...
  • Page 154 Climate control Right-hand drive vehicles 400342 – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 155: Center And Side Ventilators

    Climate control Center and side ventilators Side ventilators Manual climate control sys- tem (if equipped) Center ventilators Control panel 400578 1) Open 400343 2) Close Move the tab up and down or right and left 400579 Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.
  • Page 156 Climate control Temperature control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select five fan speeds. Air flow control dial 400591 400346 Right-hand drive vehicles 1) Temperature control dial This dial regulates the temperature of air 2) Fan speed control dial...
  • Page 157 Climate control Air conditioner button (if equipped) Air inlet selection button : Air flows through the instrument pan- el outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the windshield defroster outlets.

  • Page 158: Heater Operation

    Climate control tion is automatically set to “outside the air conditioner button will not come air” mode. on. At the same time, the air inlet selec- In this state, you cannot select “recir- tion is automatically set to “outside Continued operation in the ON posi- culation”...

  • Page 159: Air Conditioner Operation (If Equipped)

    Climate control Bi-level heating When driving on a dusty road, set the air 1. Set the air outlet control dial to the inlet control button to the ON position. “ ” position. This setting allows you to direct air of dif- 2.

  • Page 160: Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)

    Climate control Automatic climate control within the passenger compartment. You can set any desired temperature with- system (if equipped) in the following range: Left-hand drive Europe models NOTE 15 to 29°C (59 to 84°F) Operate the automatic climate con- All models except left-hand drive Europe trol system when the engine is run- models ning.
  • Page 161 4-10 Climate control AUTO button as desired using the button you operated. Temperature control dial To change the system back to the AUTO AUTO mode operation: mode, press the “AUTO” button. OFF button 400355 400353 This dial is used to set the desired interior The Automatic Climate Control system temperature.
  • Page 162 4-11 Climate control – Defroster button defroster. A/C – Air conditioner button Fan speed control button 400356 400358 To defrost or dehumidify the windshield 400357 If the windshield starts to fog when the cli- and front door windows, push the defrost- mate control system is operated in the The fan speed control button has 6 differ- er button “...
  • Page 163 4-12 Climate control Air flow mode selection button er outlets, and the foot outlets. automatically. (There is one exception: When the temperature control dial is Air inlet selection button turned fully counterclockwise, the recircu- lation mode is automatically selected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a “...

  • Page 164: Temperature Sensors

    4-13 Climate control Temperature sensors Operating tips for heater and steering column – Outside temperature sensor: behind air conditioner front grille. Cleaning ventilator grille 400589 1) Solar sensor 2) Interior air temperature sensor The automatic climate control system em- ploys several sensors. These sensors are delicate.

  • Page 165: Efficient Cooling After Parking In Direct Sunlight

    CFC12 (freon). We recommend that clean because cooling performance is im- you consult your SUBARU dealer for ser- Cooling and dehumidifying in paired by any accumulation of insects and vice. Repairs needed as a result of using high humidity and low tem- leaves on the condenser.

  • Page 166: Air Filtration System (If Equipped)

    It is recommended that you have your fil- ter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we recommend the use of a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. Replacement schedule: Every 12 months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles) whichever comes first...

  • Page 168: Audio

    Audio Antenna system ..........Compact disc player operation ......5-60 CD changer control (if optional CD changer is Printed antenna ............connected) ............5-63 FM reception ............McIntosh audio set (if equipped) ...... 5-67 Installation of accessories ........ Radio operation ............5-67 Audio set .............

  • Page 169: Antenna System

    Installation of accessories Audio Printed antenna We recommend that you always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting de- vice in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to Do not use sharp instruments or...

  • Page 170: Audio Set

    Type A audio set CD changer control: refer to page 5-20 Type B audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating de- 6 CD CHANGER VOL ADJ tails.

  • Page 171: Type C Audio Set

    Audio CD changer control: refer to page 5-33 Built-in CD changer operation: refer to Compact disc player operation: refer to page 5-45 page 5-60 CD changer control: refer to page 5-51 CD changer control: refer to page 5-63 Type C audio set Type D audio set Mclntosh audio set 6 CD CHANGER...

  • Page 172: Type A Audio Set (If Equipped)

    Audio Type A audio set (if equipped) Radio operation To turn on the power 6 CD CHANGER VOL ADJ PUSH ON/VOL T.I. LOAD PUSH ON/VOL CHR BAND TAPE LOCAL DISP SCAN NEWS TUNE TONE TRACK B NR 500044 With the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON”...
  • Page 173 Audio Press the “TAPE” button while a cas- Tone and balance control sette is inside the audio set. Press the “CHR” button while a CD changer is connected. To adjust the volume TONE TONE PUSH ON/VOL 500047 500046 Having selected a control mode, adjust the level by pressing the “...
  • Page 174 Audio Tone setting Mode Range of levels The initial (factory-set) tone setting in ve- (displayed) hicles is optimized for listening in a Station wagon. It is possible to change the tone BASS –8 to +8 Low frequencies attenuat- Low frequencies empha- setting to one optimized for listening in a sized Sedan by taking the following steps:...
  • Page 175 Audio Press the “BAND” button to select the de- crease it. FM3, MW and LW stations each can be sired waveband. Each time you press the Each time the button is pressed, the fre- preset. button, the waveband will change to the quency changes 0.05 MHz in the FM How to preset stations next one in the following sequence.
  • Page 176 Audio once on the display at this time. If the but- preset scan, press the “RPT” button ton is pressed for less than two seconds, again. the preceding selection will remain in Local seek function memory. NOTE TUNE If the connection between the radio TRACK and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio...
  • Page 177 5-10 Audio subsequently enters an area where the Display selection Traffic information (T.I.) same station is available on a different fre- quency, the radio automatically selects that frequency. Region restrict DISP NEWS 500052 500054 It is possible to switch between frequency When a station begins broadcasting traffic and PS indications by briefly pressing the information, this function causes the set to...

  • Page 178: Cassette Operation

    5-11 Audio ally receiving traffic information. Emergency announcements ume. (ALARM) NOTE News bulletins When a station begins broadcasting an If the preset break-in volume is lower emergency announcement, the set auto- than the current volume when break-in matically receives it so the driver can hear reception takes place, the volume does it.
  • Page 179 5-12 Audio playing it. switch and the player will begin playing Rewind (REW) the opposite side of the tape. The same When a cassette is in the player mechanism is automatically activated when the end of the tape is reached. This allows the opposite side of the tape to play, providing continuous listening.
  • Page 180 5-13 Audio Eject button ( tracks while fast-forwarding or rewinding Music selection in rewind direction the tape and cues the tape to play from those points. Music selection in fast-forward di- rection TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK 500058 500057 When the “ ”...
  • Page 181 5-14 Audio Changing music selection in DPSS Repeat button (RPT) Dolby B NR button (B NR) mode TUNE TRACK B NR 500051 500059 500049 Push the “RPT” button to repeat the track Press the “B NR” button when playing Even with the DPSS in operation (fast-for- of music being listened to.

  • Page 182: Built-In Cd Changer Operation

    5-15 Audio tape that is being played, it automatically To insert multiple CDs one after an- How to insert a CD starts playing the other side of the tape. other Inserting a CD Built-in CD changer opera- tion NOTE Be sure to insert discs with the label LOAD LOAD side up.
  • Page 183 5-16 Audio er is in the loading mode, the player will of position number. How to play a CD enter the standby mode. Press the “CD” If you press either of the other mode To listen to a CD button to start playback. buttons (“BAND”...
  • Page 184 5-17 Audio To select a CD for playback To select a track from its beginning Backward direction Forward direction TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK 500050 500057 During CD playback, press the disc select Briefly press the “ ” button to skip to the 500056 button for the CD to which you wish to lis- beginning of the current track.
  • Page 185 5-18 Audio Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Fast-reversing Repeating Fast-forwarding To repeat the currently playing track TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK 500057 Press the “ ” button continuously to 500056 500051 fast-reverse the disc. Press the “ ” button continuously to To repeat a track, briefly press the “RPT” Release the button to stop fast-reversing.
  • Page 186 5-19 Audio If you accidentally press the button press it again to reselect the disc-re- the normal playback mode will be re- and cancel the track-repeat-play mode, peat-play mode. sumed. press it again to reselect the repeat- The disc-repeat-play mode will be NOTE play mode.

  • Page 187: Cd Changer Control (If Optional Cd Changer Is Connected)

    CD changer control (if option- al CD changer is connected) An optional CD changer can be connected to the audio unit. We recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer for more in- 500050 formation. 1. Press the button for the number of the To start playback CD you wish to eject.
  • Page 188 5-21 Audio gin. The display will show “CHR”, and the To select a track from its beginning To select a disc for playback disc number and track number will be dis- played. NOTE If the “CHR” button is pressed dur- ing a radio broadcast, the CD changer TUNE will interrupt the broadcast.
  • Page 189 5-22 Audio Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Repeating If you accidentally press the button and cancel the track-repeat-play mode, To repeat the currently playing track press it again to reselect the track-re- peat-play mode. The track-repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the fol- lowing steps: TUNE Eject the CD.
  • Page 190 5-23 Audio peat-play mode. NOTE The disc-repeat-play mode will be Random playback will be cancelled if cancelled if you perform either of the you perform either of the following following steps: steps: Eject the CD. Eject the magazine. Select the random playback mode. Select the track-repeat-play (RPT) mode.

  • Page 191: Type B Audio Set (If Equipped)

    5-24 Audio Type B audio set (if equipped) Radio operation To turn on the power PUSH ON/VOL VOL ADJ T.I. PUSH ON/VOL LOCAL DISP NEWS SCAN TUNE TONE TRACK 500044 With the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position, press the “ON/VOL” dial to VOL ADJ T.I.
  • Page 192 5-25 Audio or “NEWS” button. Tone and balance control Press the “CD” button. Press the “CHR” button while a CD changer is connected. To adjust the volume TONE TONE PUSH ON/VOL 500047 500046 Having selected a control mode, adjust the level by pressing the “ ”...
  • Page 193 5-26 Audio Tone setting Mode Range of levels The initial (factory-set) tone setting in ve- (displayed) hicles is optimized for listening in a Station wagon. It is possible to change the tone BASS –8 to +8 Low frequencies attenuat- Low frequencies empha- setting to one optimized for listening in a sized Sedan by taking the following steps:...
  • Page 194 5-27 Audio Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the ra- Constant pressure on the button causes a How to preset stations dio is off to turn on the radio. Push the continuous change in the frequency. Manual preset “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is on Seek tuning (SEEK) to select FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM (LW, MW) Push the tuning button for more than a...
  • Page 195 5-28 Audio 2. Press either of the tuning buttons brief- Preset scan Local seek function ly until the frequency of the desired station is displayed. DISP 500051 500052 The radio receives each memorized pre- You can turn the local seek function on or 500050 set station (frequency) for 10 seconds.
  • Page 196 5-29 Audio that frequency. Display selection Traffic information (T.I.) Region restrict DISP NEWS 500052 500054 It is possible to switch between frequency When a station begins broadcasting traffic 500053 and PS indications by briefly pressing the information, this function causes the set to This function prevents the radio from se- “DISP”...

  • Page 197: Compact Disc Player Operation

    5-30 Audio fic announcements”) while the set is actu- Emergency announcements ume. ally receiving traffic information. (ALARM) NOTE When a station begins broadcasting an News bulletins If the preset break-in volume is lower emergency announcement, the set auto- than the current volume when break-in matically receives it so the driver can hear reception takes place, the volume does it.
  • Page 198 5-31 Audio mal CD player). Press the “CD” button. The player will start number will increase. The CD player cannot play CD-ROMs playback. Backward direction and MP3 CDs. NOTE The CD player cannot display CD After the last track finishes, playback text.
  • Page 199 5-32 Audio Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Fast-reversing To repeat a track, briefly press the “RPT” button while the track is playing. The dis- Fast-forwarding play will show “RPT”, and the track will be repeated. To cancel the repeat-play mode, press the “RPT”...

  • Page 200: Cd Changer Control (If Optional Cd Changer Is Connected)

    An optional CD changer can be connected played. to the audio unit. We recommend that you NOTE contact your SUBARU dealer for more in- If the “CHR” button is pressed dur- formation. ing a radio broadcast, the CD changer will interrupt the broadcast.
  • Page 201 5-34 Audio into the CD changer, the display will “4” button to select and play the CD #10, Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing show “EJECT”. each for at least one second. NOTE To stop playback If you select a number for which To stop playback and switch over to the there is no CD in the magazine, the CD radio mode, press the “FM”...
  • Page 202 5-35 Audio Repeating If you accidentally press the button peat-play mode. and cancel the track-repeat-play mode, The disc-repeat-play mode will be To repeat the currently playing track press it again to reselect the track-re- cancelled if you perform any of the fol- peat-play mode.
  • Page 203 5-36 Audio NOTE Random playback will be cancelled if you perform either of the following steps: Eject the magazine. Select the track repeat play (RPT) mode. Handling the magazine Please refer to the manual supplied with the CD changer for instructions on insert- ing the magazine into the changer, eject- ing the magazine from the changer, insert- ing CDs into the magazine, and ejecting...

  • Page 204: Type C Audio Set (If Equipped)

    5-37 Audio Type C audio set (if equipped) Radio operation To turn on the power PUSH ON/VOL 6 CD CHANGER SCAN LOAD PUSH ON/VOL CHR BAND TAPE LOCAL TUNE TONE TRACK B NR 500044 With the ignition switch in the “ACC” or 6 CD CHANGER “ON”...
  • Page 205 5-38 Audio Press the “CHR” button while a CD Tone and balance control changer is connected. To adjust the volume TONE PUSH ON/VOL TONE 500047 500046 Having selected a control mode, adjust the level by pressing the “ ” and “ ”...
  • Page 206 5-39 Audio Tone setting Mode Range of levels The initial (factory-set) tone setting in ve- (displayed) hicles is optimized for listening in a Station wagon. It is possible to change the tone BASS –8 to +8 Low frequencies attenuat- Low frequencies empha- setting to one optimized for listening in a sized Sedan by taking the following steps:...
  • Page 207 5-40 Audio FM/AM selection button Manual tuning (TUNE) Tuning frequency interval change function for AM waveband (for left- hand drive vehicles) TUNE TRACK 500048 500049 Push the “BAND” button when the radio is Push the tuning button marked “ ” to in- 500109 on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception.
  • Page 208 5-41 Audio tion and stop on it. Repeat this operation How to preset stations ly until the frequency of the desired station until you find the desired station. is displayed. Manual preset Selecting preset stations 500050 500048 3. Press one of the preset buttons for at 500050 1.

  • Page 209: Cassette Operation

    5-42 Audio tery replacement, all stations stored in Local seek function sette. the preset buttons are cleared. In this To play a cassette case, it is also necessary to preset the desired stations again. When a cassette is not in the player Insert a cassette into the player.
  • Page 210 5-43 Audio : indicates that the bottom side of the warded, the player will automatically stop Eject button ( cassette is being played. the fast-forward operation and start play- ing the other side of the tape. Program switching button (PROG) Rewind (REW) When the program switching button “TAPE”...
  • Page 211 5-44 Audio tracks while fast-forwarding or rewinding Music selection in rewind direction Changing music selection in DPSS the tape and cues the tape to play from mode those points. Music selection in fast-forward di- rection TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK 500057 500049...

  • Page 212: Built-In Cd Changer Operation

    5-45 Audio Repeat button (RPT) Dolby B NR button (B NR) tape that is being played, it automatically starts playing the other side of the tape. Built-in CD changer opera- tion NOTE Be sure to insert discs with the label side up.
  • Page 213 5-46 Audio How to insert a CD To insert multiple CDs one after an- enter the standby mode. Press the “CD” other button to start playback. Inserting a CD Inserting a disc in a desired position LOAD LOAD LOAD 500060 500060 1.
  • Page 214 5-47 Audio If you press either of the other mode How to play a CD To select a CD for playback buttons (“BAND” or “TAPE”) while the To listen to a CD player is in the loading mode, the player will enter the standby mode.
  • Page 215 5-48 Audio To select a track from its beginning Backward direction Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Forward direction Fast-forwarding TUNE TRACK TUNE TUNE TRACK TRACK 500057 Briefly press the “ ” button to skip to the 500056 500056 beginning of the current track. Each time Briefly press the “...
  • Page 216 5-49 Audio Fast-reversing Repeating If you accidentally press the button and cancel the track-repeat-play mode, To repeat the currently playing track 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: TUNE Eject the CD.
  • Page 217 5-50 Audio and cancel the disc-repeat-play mode, To cancel random playback, press the track will be played, enabling you to press it again to reselect the disc-re- “RDM” button again for at least one sec- search for a desired track. To continue lis- peat-play mode.

  • Page 218: Cd Changer Control (If Optional Cd Changer Is Connected)

    CD changer control (if option- al CD changer is connected) An optional CD changer can be connected to the audio unit. We recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer for more in- 500050 formation. 1. Press the button for the number of the To start playback CD you wish to eject.
  • Page 219 5-52 Audio The display will show “CHR”, and the disc To select a disc for playback To select a track from its beginning number and track number will be dis- played. NOTE If the “CHR” button is pressed dur- ing a radio broadcast, the CD changer TUNE will interrupt the broadcast.
  • Page 220 5-53 Audio Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Repeating If you accidentally press the button and cancel the track-repeat-play mode, To repeat the currently playing track press it again to reselect the track-re- peat-play mode. The track-repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the fol- lowing steps: TUNE Eject the CD.
  • Page 221 5-54 Audio peat-play mode. NOTE The disc-repeat-play mode will be Random playback will be cancelled if cancelled if you perform either of the you perform either of the following following steps: steps: Eject the CD. Eject the magazine. Select the random playback mode. Select the track-repeat-play (RPT) mode.

  • Page 222: Type D Audio Set (If Equipped)

    5-55 Audio Type D audio set (if equipped) Radio operation To turn on the power PUSH ON/VOL SCAN PUSH ON/VOL LOCAL TUNE TONE TRACK 500044 With the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position, press the “ON/VOL” dial to SCAN switch the power from OFF to ON (or vice PUSH ON/VOL...
  • Page 223 5-56 Audio To adjust the volume Tone and balance control PUSH ON/VOL TONE TONE 500047 500045 500046 Having selected a control mode, adjust the level by pressing the “ ” and “ ” Turn the “ON/VOL” dial to adjust the vol- Press the “TONE/BAL”...
  • Page 224 5-57 Audio Tone setting Mode Range of levels The initial (factory-set) tone setting in ve- (displayed) hicles is optimized for listening in a Station wagon. It is possible to change the tone BASS –8 to +8 Low frequencies attenuat- Low frequencies empha- setting to one optimized for listening in a sized Sedan by taking the following steps:...
  • Page 225 5-58 Audio FM/AM selection button Manual tuning (TUNE) Tuning frequency interval change function for AM waveband (left-hand drive vehicles) TUNE TRACK 500063 500049 Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the ra- Push the tuning button marked “ ” to in- 500109 dio is on to select FM1, FM2, or AM recep- crease the tuning frequency, and press...
  • Page 226 5-59 Audio tion and stop on it. Repeat this operation How to preset stations ly until the frequency of the desired station until you find the desired station. is displayed. Manual preset Selecting preset stations 500050 500063 3. Press one of the preset buttons for at 500050 1.

  • Page 227: Compact Disc Player Operation

    5-60 Audio tery replacement, all stations stored in Local seek function However, unsuitable recording proper- the preset buttons are cleared. In this ties, unsuitable disc properties, case, it is also necessary to preset the scratches, dirt, and other factors may desired stations again.
  • Page 228 5-61 Audio When a CD is in the player To select a track from its beginning Backward direction Forward direction TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK 500064 500057 Press the “CD” button. The player will start Briefly press the “ ” button to skip to the 500056 playback.
  • Page 229 5-62 Audio Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Fast-reversing To repeat a track, briefly press the “RPT” button while the track is playing. The dis- Fast-forwarding play will show “RPT”, and the track will be repeated. To cancel the repeat-play mode, press the “RPT”...

  • Page 230: Cd Changer Control (If Optional Cd Changer Is Connected)

    We recommend that you To cancel random playback, press the contact your SUBARU dealer for more in- “RDM” button again for at least one sec- formation. ond. The “RDM” indication will go off, and...
  • Page 231 5-64 Audio After playback on the last disc finish- playback, briefly press the disc select but- Briefly press the “ ” button to skip to the es, the player will automatically return ton for the desired CD. Playback of the se- beginning of the next track, and briefly to the first disc.
  • Page 232 5-65 Audio Repeating If you accidentally press the button peat-play mode. and cancel the track-repeat-play mode, The disc-repeat-play mode will be To repeat the currently playing track press it again to reselect the track-re- cancelled if you perform any of the fol- peat-play mode.
  • Page 233 5-66 Audio NOTE Random playback will be cancelled if you perform either of the following steps: Eject the magazine. Select the track-repeat-play (RPT) mode. Handling the magazine Please refer to the manual supplied with the CD changer for instructions on insert- ing the magazine into the changer, eject- ing the magazine from the changer, insert- ing CDs into the magazine, and ejecting...

  • Page 234: Mcintosh Audio Set (If Equipped)

    5-67 Audio McIntosh audio set (if equipped) Radio operation To turn on the power VOLUME PUSH ON/OF DISC SCAN LOAD TONE 500076 PRT/RDM TRACK VOLUME With the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position, press the “ON/OFF” dial to AUDIO CONTROL CENTER/6-DISC CD CHANGER TUNED FOR PUSH...
  • Page 235 5-68 Audio Press the “DISC” button while there is a CD in the audio set. To adjust the volume VOLUME PUSH ON/OF DISC SCAN 500077 Turn the “VOLUME” dial to adjust the vol- ume. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the vol- ume.
  • Page 236 5-69 Audio Tone control Mode Range of levels Dial turned counterclock- Dial turned clockwise (displayed) wise LOAD BASS –6 to +6 Low frequencies attenuat- Low frequencies empha- sized TREBLE –6 to +6 High frequencies attenuat- High frequencies empha- TONE sized The volume control dial normally controls the volume.
  • Page 237 5-70 Audio Fader and balance control Mode Range of levels Dial turned counterclock- Dial turned clockwise (displayed) wise LOAD FADER R9 to F9 Front attenuated Rear attenuated BALANCE L9 to R9 Right channel attenuated Left channel attenuated TONE The volume control dial normally controls the volume. It controls the fader or balance when the relevant control mode is selected.
  • Page 238 5-71 Audio FM/AM selection button Manual tuning (TUNE) Automatic tuning (SCAN) VOLUME TRACK TRACK PUSH ON/OF TUNE TUNE DISC SCAN 500080 500081 500082 Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the ra- FF: For tuning to a higher frequency Press the “SCAN” button to change the ra- dio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM recep- FB: For tuning to a lower frequency dio to the scan mode.

  • Page 239: Built-In Cd Changer Operation

    5-72 Audio Stereo indicator the radio station that you wish to register. start playback. 3. Press one of the preset buttons for at The CD changer is designed to han- The display shows the stereo indicator least two seconds to store the frequen- dle only 12 cm/5 inch CDs.
  • Page 240 5-73 Audio How to insert a CD Inserting a disc in a desired position the standby mode. Press the “DISC” but- ton to start playback. Inserting a CD To insert multiple CDs one after an- other LOAD LOAD LOAD TONE TONE TONE 500084...
  • Page 241 5-74 Audio How to play a CD To select a CD for playback To listen to a CD (when CDs have been inserted) VOLUME PUSH ON/OF 500085 DISC SCAN 500085 2. Press the disc select button for the po- sition where you want to insert a disc. The During CD playback, press the disc select corresponding disc number will flash.
  • Page 242 5-75 Audio If you continue to turn and release the button while the track is playing. The dis- To repeat the currently playing disc knob, the indicated track number will de- play will show “RPT”, and the track will be crease.
  • Page 243 5-76 Audio ton, the mode will change to the next To eject a CD other than the current- NOTE one in the following sequence. The se- ly playing one Random playback will be cancelled if lected mode will be shown on the dis- you perform any of the following steps: play.

  • Page 244: Audio Control Buttons (3.0-Liter Models)

    5-77 Audio ber indicator corresponding to the disc If you do not remove an ejected CD Audio control buttons (3.0-li- you have selected will blink, and the disc from the slot within 15 seconds, it will ter models) will be ejected. automatically be drawn back into the player and the all eject mode will be These buttons are located on the spokes...
  • Page 245 5-78 Audio *: The frequency last received in the selected Volume control buttons MUTE button waveband will be displayed. “ ” and “ ” buttons 400218 400219 Press the “+” button to increase the vol- Press this button if you wish to immediate- 400217 ume.

  • Page 246: Precautions To Observe When Handling A Compact Disc

    5-79 Audio Precautions to observe when ple, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface). handling a compact disc To remove a disc from the case, press the center of the case and hold both edg- Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and es of the disc.
  • Page 247 5-80 Audio 500034...
  • Page 248 Interior equipment Interior light ............Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board ..............6-13 Dome light ............... To install the cover housing ........6-14 Cargo area light (Station wagon) ......To install the rear gate board ........ 6-14 Map lights ............

  • Page 249: Interior Equipment

    Interior light The setting of the period for which the light Cargo area light (Station wag- Interior equipment stays on can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. When leaving your vehicle, make sure the Vehicle equipped with navigation sys- light is turned off to avoid battery dis- tem: charge.

  • Page 250: Map Lights

    Interior equipment Map lights Sun visors 600234 Vehicle without sunroof 600232 400228 To turn on the map light, push the switch. Vehicle with sunroof (Sedan) To block out glare, swing down the visors. To turn it off, push the switch again. To use the sun visor at a side window, When leaving the vehicle, make sure the swing it down and move it sideways.

  • Page 251: Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)

    Interior equipment Vanity mirror (if equipped) Vanity mirror with light (if Storage compartment equipped) Always keep the storage compart- ment closed while driving to re- duce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident. Do not store spray cans, contain- ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.

  • Page 252: Center Console

    Interior equipment Center console Australia models To open the center panel compartment, push the bottom edge of the panel lid. The lid will automatically open. Overhead console (if equipped) 600202 600201 To open the center panel compartment, To open the lid, pull up the lock release. pull up the edge of the bottom of the panel lid.

  • Page 253: Front Passenger's Cup Holder

    Interior equipment Front passenger’s cup hold- Station wagon models with Except Station wagon mod- dual range els with dual range 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 acci- dent.

  • Page 254: Rear Passenger's Cup Holder

    Interior equipment ward the rear. Rear passenger’s cup holder NOTE With the divider taken out, the cup holder can be used as a storage box. 600207 400227 The divider in the cup holder can be pulled out and inserted in a different position (fur- A dual cup holder is located on the lower ther toward the front or rear) to enable side of the back of the center console.

  • Page 255: Accessory Power Outlet

    Interior equipment Accessory power outlet Take care to avoid spills. Bever- ages, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled bever- Do not place any foreign objects, ages may also damage uphol- especially metal ones such as stery, carpets or audio equipment. coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power...

  • Page 256: Cigarette Lighter

    Interior equipment Cigarette lighter Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.

  • Page 257: Ashtray

    If the lighter is replaced, we rec- To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold ommend the use of a genuine the right and left sides of the ashtray and SUBARU part. The use of parts pull it out. 400220 that are not SUBARU-made may...

  • Page 258: Coat Hook

    6-11 Interior equipment The rear ashtray is located on the upper Coat hook side of the back of the center console. To open the ashtray, pull the upper edge of Rear passenger area In a vehicle equipped with SRS cur- the lid.

  • Page 259: Cargo Area (Station Wagon)

    6-12 Interior equipment Cargo area (Station wagon) Cargo area cover (Station wagon) Do not place anything on the ex- tended cover. Putting excessive The cargo area cover is provided for cov- weight on the extended cover can ering the cargo area and to protect its con- break it and an object on the cover tents from direct sunlight.

  • Page 260: To Remove The Rear Gate Board

    6-13 Interior equipment To remove the rear gate the rear gate board, rotate the rear gate board toward you, and pull it out down- board ward. Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board On models having a temporary spare tire, the cargo area cover and rear gate board can be stowed in under the cargo floor.

  • Page 261: To Install The Cover Housing

    6-14 Interior equipment board in the cargo area end. To install the rear gate board To install the cover housing 600110 400242 2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the Insert the hooks on the rear gate board rear edge of the roof.

  • Page 262: Shopping Bag Hook

    6-15 Interior equipment Shopping bag hook Stowage boxes (Station wag- Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weighs 5 kg (11 lbs) or more. 600215 Station wagon: A shopping bag hook is attached to each side of the cargo area. To use the hook, push on the its front sur- 600216 face and it will automatically appears.

  • Page 263: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (Station Wagon)

    6-16 Interior equipment Cargo tie-down hooks (Sta- Under-floor storage tray (if tion wagon) equipped) The cargo tie-down hooks are de- signed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo that ex- ceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 20 kg (44 lbs) per a hook.
  • Page 264 6-17 Interior equipment The storage tray is located under the floor of the cargo area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab Hang the hook provided on the under side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.
  • Page 266 Starting and operating Fuel ..............Driving tips .............. 7-26 SPORT mode ............7-26 Fuel requirements ..........Shift lock release ............ 7-26 Fuel filler lid and cap ..........Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ..7-28 Preparing to drive ..........Power steering ............ 7-28 Starting the engine ..........
  • Page 267 Starting and operating Cruise control set indicator light ......7-41 Self-leveling rear suspension (OUTBACK models) ............7-43...

  • Page 268: Fuel

    Starting and operating Fuel Fuel filler lid and cap Starting and operating Turbo models Your engine is designed to provide satis- Refueling factory performance by using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating 98 or high- er. This octane rating is the Research Oc- Use of a fuel which is low in quality tane number.
  • Page 269 Starting and operating When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in hot weather, which may cause in- jury. 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump automatically stops.

  • Page 270: Preparing To Drive

    We recommend that you always damage to the turbocharger. start driving. use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong cap, it 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and may not fit or have proper venting, lights are clean and unobstructed.

  • Page 271: Starting The Engine

    10 sec- recommend that you contact your near- “Warning and indicator lights” section onds. After checking that the parking est SUBARU dealer for assistance. (chapter 3). brake is firmly set, turn the ignition 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator 5.

  • Page 272: Stopping The Engine

    It could est SUBARU dealer for assistance. also result in accidental activation 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator of the “LOCK” position on the igni-...

  • Page 273: Shifting Speeds

    Starting and operating Shift up (Dual range km/h (mph) HI position) Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the 1st to 2nd 24 (15) clutch pedal is depressed) or with 2nd to 3rd 40 (25) the shift lever in the neutral posi- tion.

  • Page 274: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating Australia models km/h (mph) 2.0-liter 2.0-liter non-turbo models turbo 2.5-liter models OUTBACK Gear models Dual range Dual range Dual range Single Single Single range range range 52 (32) 35 (21) 52 (32) 61 (37) 50 (31) 41 (25) 50 (31) 43 (26) 52 (32)
  • Page 275 7-10 Starting and operating Saudi Arabia models km/h (mph) 2.0-liter models OUTBACK Gear Dual range Dual range Single range 52 (32) 35 (21) 52 (32) 43 (26) 52 (32) 88 (55) 60 (37) 88 (55) 73 (45) 87 (54) 126 (78) 87 (54) 126 (78) 104 (65)

  • Page 276: Driving Tips

    7-11 Starting and operating Except Australia and Saudi Arabia models km/h (mph) When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not traveling at a 2.0-liter models OUTBACK speed exceeding the Maximum Al- Gear lowable Speed for the gear which is Dual range Dual range about to be selected.
  • Page 277 7-12 Starting and operating lower gear before the engine starts to la- Manual transmission – 6 bor. speeds On steep downgrades, downshift the transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life. In this way, the engine provides a braking effect.

  • Page 278: Shifting Speeds

    7-13 Starting and operating omy and vehicle performance during nor- Gear km/h (mph) mal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table. Do not drive the vehicle with the 54 (33) clutch disengaged (i.e., when the Shift up km/h (mph) 83 (51)

  • Page 279: Driving Tips

    7-14 Starting and operating Driving tips Dual range (MT vehicles – if equipped) Do not drive with your foot resting on the If the selector lever stops in the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to “neutral” position between “HI” and hold your vehicle at a standstill on an up- “LO”, release the accelerator pedal grade.

  • Page 280: Selector Lever

    7-15 Starting and operating Automatic transmission – 4 the transmission to shift at the most Avoid shifting from one of the for- appropriate times for the current con- speeds ward driving positions into the dition of your vehicle. Optimized shift- “R”...
  • Page 281 7-16 Starting and operating In this position, the transmission is me- ver from this position into the manual gate. NOTE chanically locked to prevent the vehicle To use the manual mode, move the lever If the selector lever is in the “N” posi- from rolling freely.

  • Page 282: Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function

    7-17 Starting and operating NOTE from the “N” position to the “P” position has become impossible, turn the ignition A 4th-to-3rd automatic downshift will switch back to the “ON” position then not occur at speeds above 80 km/h (50 move the selector lever to the “P” position. mph) and a 3rd-to-2nd automatic downshift will not occur at speeds Selection of manual mode...

  • Page 283: Maximum Speeds

    7-18 Starting and operating Gearshifts can be performed using the se- the manual mode to protect the auto- Maximum speeds lector lever. matic transmission from damage. The transmission does not automati- cally shift up in the manual mode. Per- form gearshifts in accordance with When down shifting, ensure that the road conditions so that the tachometer vehicle is not travelling at a speed...

  • Page 284: Driving Tips

    7-19 Starting and operating “R” position. manual gate. km/h (mph) Always set the parking brake when Position 2.0-liter models 2.5-liter models parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehi- cle with only the transmission. 57 (35) 54 (34) Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary 108 (67) 102 (63) position on an uphill grade by using the...
  • Page 285 “N” position. Lever up the four lug locations We recommend that you take your vehicle uniformly and little by little so as to the nearest SUBARU dealer immedi- not to break the plate cover. ately to have the system repaired. NOTE...
  • Page 286 7-21 Starting and operating Automatic transmission – 5 the transmission to shift at the most Avoid shifting from one of the for- appropriate times for the current con- speeds ward driving positions into the dition of your vehicle. Optimized shift- “R”...
  • Page 287 7-22 Starting and operating In this position, the transmission is me- transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll D (Drive) chanically locked to prevent the vehicle freely, even on the slightest incline unless This position is for normal driving. from rolling freely. the parking brake or foot brake is on.
  • Page 288 7-23 Starting and operating the accelerator pedal is pressed to ac- mately 10 km/h (6 mph). Once operation- Selection of manual mode celerate the vehicle again. al, it prevents the selector lever from being moved from the “N” position to the “R” po- While going down a hill sition.
  • Page 289 7-24 Starting and operating Gearshifts can be performed using the se- lector lever or the shift switch on the steer- ing wheel (turbo models only). 700308 300106 1) Upshift indicator Using the shift switch (turbo models) 2) Downshift indicator Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly 700111 3) Gear position indicator pressing the “+”...
  • Page 290 7-25 Starting and operating transmission will automatically switch sion will not respond. In addition, sudden application of back from manual mode to normal mode. You can perform a skip-shift (for ex- engine braking caused by down ample, from 4th to 2nd) by operating shifting when the vehicle is travel- NOTE the selector lever or a steering-wheel...

  • Page 291: Shift Lock Release

    7-26 Starting and operating Never exceed posted speed limits. “D” position. Use the brake instead. The engine may, on rare occasions, NOTE knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- In order to prevent over-revving dur- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. ing acceleration of the vehicle, the This phenomenon does not indicate a transmission will automatically shift to...
  • Page 292 “N” position. Lever up the four lug locations We recommend that you take your vehicle uniformly and little by little so as to the nearest SUBARU dealer immedi- not to break the plate cover. ately to have the system repaired. NOTE...

  • Page 293: Limited Slip Differential (Lsd) (If Equipped)

    7-28 Starting and operating Limited slip differential (LSD) Power steering Braking (if equipped) The power steering system operates only Braking tips when the engine is running. The LSD provides optimum distribution of If you lose power steering assist because power according to the difference in revo- the engine stops or the system fails to lutions between the right and left wheels function, you can steer but it will take...

  • Page 294: Brake System

    – overconfidence because you recommend that you immediately have vacuum to assist braking force. Do not are driving with an ABS equipped your vehicle checked by your SUBARU turn off the engine while driving because vehicle could easily lead to a seri- dealer.

  • Page 295: Abs System Self-Check

    ABS system self-check at the first available opportunity by started, the ABS warning light may come your SUBARU dealer. You may feel a slight shock in the brake on. This is due to the low battery voltage pedal and hear the operating sound of the and does not indicate a malfunction.

  • Page 296: Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System

    7-31 Starting and operating ter the engine is started but goes out Electronic Brake Force Dis- Steps to take if EBD system immediately, remaining off. fails tribution (EBD) system The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes The EBD system maximizes the effective- out when the vehicle speed reaches ness of the brakes by allowing the rear...

  • Page 297: Vehicle Dynamics Control System (If Equipped)

    Drive carefully to the near- the light remains on, we recom- ing – overconfidence because you est SUBARU dealer and have the system mend that you have the brakes in- are driving with a Vehicle Dynamics inspected.
  • Page 298 Control, we recommend that you sound from the engine compartment the Vehicle Dynamics Control system ad- have an authorized SUBARU deal- when starting the engine and when justs the engine’s output and the wheels’ er perform an inspection of that driving off after starting the engine.

  • Page 299: Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor

    SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of ditions. that system at the first available opportuni- Even if the vehicle is equipped with a...
  • Page 300 SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of ever should such a situation occur, drive the system at the first available opportuni-...
  • Page 301 With the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of tem deactivated, traction and stability en- that system at the first available opportuni- hancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics Control system is unavailable.

  • Page 302: Parking Your Vehicle

    7-37 Starting and operating tion and the engine is restarted. Parking your vehicle If the switch is held down for 10 sec- onds or longer, the indicator light goes Parking brake Never drive while the parking brake off, the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys- is set because this will cause unnec- To set the parking brake, press the brake tem is activated, and the system ig-...

  • Page 303: Cruise Control (If Equipped)

    7-38 Starting and operating Cruise control (if equipped) Cruise control enables you to maintain a Never leave unattended children constant vehicle speed without holding or pets in the vehicle. They could your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is accidentally injure themselves or operative when the vehicle speed is 40 others through inadvertent opera-...

  • Page 304: To Set Cruise Control

    7-39 Starting and operating To set cruise control 2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the luminated in the combination meter. vehicle reaches to the desired speed. The vehicle will maintain the desired speed. Vehicle speed can be temporarily in- creased while driving with the cruise con- trol activated.

  • Page 305: To Turn Off The Cruise Control

    7-40 Starting and operating Depress the brake pedal. tion meter will automatically come on at release the control lever. The vehicle Depress the clutch pedal (manual trans- this time. speed at that moment will be memorized mission vehicles only). and treated as the new set speed. Shift the selector lever into the “N”...

  • Page 306: Cruise Control Indicator Light

    ” Cruise control indicator light indicator light flash simultaneously during driving, we recommend that you have the vehicle checked by your near- est SUBARU dealer. 300333 Cruise control set indicator light Push the control lever downward in the “SET/COAST” direction and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.
  • Page 307 7-42 Starting and operating turned to the “ON” position and goes out after approximately three seconds. The light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.
  • Page 308 7-43 Starting and operating Self-leveling rear suspension (OUTBACK models) Owing to the self-leveling suspension, the vehicle body is adjusted to the proper po- sition after several drive trips, even if the The self-leveling suspension adjusts the vehicle body position automatically to keep it rear of the vehicle is lowered by loaded level at all times irrespective of the number of occupants and the amount of cargo.

  • Page 310: Driving Tips

    Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first Additional information for Europe ......8-17 1,600 km (1,000 miles) ........Fuel economy hints ........... Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ..Catalytic converter (if equipped) ...... Periodic inspections .......... Driving in foreign countries ......Driving an All-Wheel Drive vehicle ....

  • Page 311: New Vehicle Break-In Driving - The First

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

  • Page 312: Catalytic Converter (If Equipped)

    Driving tips Catalytic converter (if If at any time you suspect that ex- haust fumes are entering the vehi- equipped) cle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possi- ble. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all win- Avoid fire hazards.

  • Page 313: Periodic Inspections

    SUBARU dealer. Do not apply undercoating or rust pre- vention treatment to the heat shield of cat- alytic converter and the exhaust system.

  • Page 314: Driving An All-Wheel Drive Vehicle

    Driving tips Driving an All-Wheel Drive All AWD models except OUTBACK trical parts may damage your vehicle and may cause it to stall. All-Wheel Drive distributes the engine vehicle An AWD vehicle can be used to power to all four wheels. traverse difficult areas covered with snow, In normal driving, however, an AWD vehi- mud and slush, or sand and dirt.
  • Page 315 Driving tips on the driver’s side. keep the following tips in mind: your vehicle. If you use a temporary spare tire to re- Tire chains should always be placed on An AWD vehicle is better able to climb place a flat tire, be sure to use the original the front wheels only.

  • Page 316: Off Road Driving (Outback Models Only)

    But please keep in mind that an with your fingers and thumbs on the out- rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is AWD SUBARU is a passenger car and is side of the rim. no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones, sand,...

  • Page 317: Winter Driving

    SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con- fluid and transmission oil than that speci- tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% fied in the “Maintenance schedule” in surfactant, by volume.
  • Page 318 If your SUBARU is not going to be used for brake system, which could cause poor gerous. an extended period, it is best to have the braking action.

  • Page 319: Driving On Snowy And Icy Roads

    8-10 Driving tips Driving on snowy and icy leading to loss of vehicle control. Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effectively. If snow is roads An anti-lock brake system (ABS) enhanc- stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to es your vehicle’s braking performance on a safe place, then remove it.

  • Page 320: Snow Tires

    8-11 Driving tips Snow tires In winter, it may be possible to enhance tires. performance through use of tires de- Always use the utmost care when driving signed specifically for winter driving condi- with tire chains – overconfidence because tions. If you choose to install winter tires you are driving with tire chains could eas- on your vehicle, be sure to use the correct ily lead to a serious accident.

  • Page 321: Loading Your Vehicle

    8-12 Driving tips Loading your vehicle NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can to prevent it from being Roof rail (OUTBACK models) Never allow passengers to ride on thrown around inside the vehicle a folded rear seatback, in the during sudden stops, sharp turns...

  • Page 322: Trailer Towing

    We recommend that you seek the ad- 80 kg (176 lbs). mounting points for roof racks. Each vice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you mounting point is fitted with a cover. NOTE in purchasing a hitch and other necessary Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in a vinyl Remember that the vehicle’s center...

  • Page 323: Towing Weight

    Towing weight The use of genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. A genuine SUBARU hitches are available from your SUBARU dealer. Never exceed the maximum towing weight.

  • Page 324: Trailer Lights

    Trailer tire condition, size, load rating stall a hitch stabilizer, we recommend that nals and the brake lights each time you and proper inflation pressure should be in you consult your SUBARU dealer or pro- hitch up. accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s fessional hitch suppliers.
  • Page 325 8-16 Driving tips erly to the hitch ball. tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle. When towing a trailer, steering, – the trailer lights connector is connect- Sufficient time should be taken to learn stability, stopping distance and ed properly and trailer’s brake lights illu- the “feel”...
  • Page 326 We recommend that you have sion) and shut off the engine. NOTE repairs performed immediately by the With AT vehicles, the temperature of nearest SUBARU dealer. Additional information for Eu- engine coolant is less likely to rise to rope Driving on grades the OVERHEAT zone in the “D”...
  • Page 327 8-18 Driving tips Maximum permissible vehicle weight (MPW) and maximum per- missible rear axle weight (rear MPAW) for trailer towing 800021 Rear MPAW 800020...
  • Page 328 8-19 Driving tips Model MPW at towing (kg) MPAW at towing (kg) Sedan 2.0-liters 1,910 1,100 1,930 1,100 3.0-liter 2,050 1,145 2,050 1,145 Station wagon 2.0-liter 1,965 1,145 1,975 1,145 3.0-liter 2,100 1,170 2,100 1,170 OUTBACK 2.5-liters 2,030 1,170 2,040 1,170 3.0-liter 2,100...
  • Page 329 8-20 Driving tips Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device 82.4 kg Mounting points of the coupling de- vice The mounting points of the coupling de- vice are shown in the diagram. 800254 800255 Sedan Station wagon and OUTBACK 1) Maximum permissible overhang of the 1) Maximum permissible overhang of the coupling device: 1,115 mm (44 in)
  • Page 330 In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency ............Temporary spare tire (if equipped) ....Flat tires .............. Changing a flat tire ..........Jump starting ............Battery Precautions! ..........Precautions when jump starting! ......9-10 How to jump start ...........

  • Page 331: If You Park Your Vehicle In Case Of An Emergency

    In case of emergency If you park your vehicle in the turn signals do not work. Temporary spare tire (if In case of emergency case of an emergency equipped) Never tow a trailer when the tempo- rary spare tire is used. The tempo- rary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load.
  • Page 332 In case of emergency Do not use two or more temporary Vehicle Dynamics Control system spare tires at the same time. equipped 2.5-liter models Do not drive over obstacles. This tire Vehicle Dynamics Control system has a smaller diameter, so road clearance equipped 2.0-liter non-turbo models is reduced.

  • Page 333: Flat Tires

    In case of emergency Flat tires Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground If you have a flat tire while driving, never using the jack. Never swing or brake suddenly; keep driving straight push the vehicle supported with ahead while gradually reducing speed.
  • Page 334 In case of emergency Sedan: 900243 600116 600114 Station wagon 4. Take out the jack. 1) Jack handle 1. Lift the handle of the floor cover and 2) Jack hook the handle onto the trunk edge. 3) Spare tire 5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and jack handle.
  • Page 335 In case of emergency Station wagon: 600111 600113 600110 3. Take out the storage tray (if equipped). 5. Turn the attaching bolt counterclock- 1. Open the lid and hang the hook provid- wise, then take spare tire out. ed on the under side of the lid on the rear If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is edge of the roof to keep the lid open.
  • Page 336 In case of emergency 9. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 600197 600124 6. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack 900009 nut wrench but do not remove the nuts. head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
  • Page 337 In case of emergency wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand. proximately 40 to 50 kg (88 to 110 lbs) at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or Never place a tire or tire changing a pipe extension on the wrench because tools in the passenger compartment Do not use oil or grease on the...

  • Page 338: Jump Starting

    In case of emergency Jump starting Battery fluid contains sulfuric Keep children away: Battery Precautions! acid: Batteries must be handled only by Since battery fluid contains sulfuric persons who are aware of the poten- acid, be sure to wear eye protection tial hazards.

  • Page 339: Precautions When Jump Starting

    9-10 In case of emergency cessories. To prevent electrical sparks, all A running engine can be danger- 4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in rings, wristwatches, and other metal ous. Keep your fingers, hands, the sequence illustrated. accessories must be taken off be- clothing, hair and tools away from fore work is carried out on or near the cooling fan, belts and any oth-...
  • Page 340 9-11 In case of emergency 1) Connect one jumper cable to the pos- itive (+) terminal on the discharged bat- tery. 2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. 3) Connect one end of the other cable to the negative (–) terminal of the booster battery.

  • Page 341: Engine Overheating

    3. After the engine coolant temperature If towing is necessary, it is best done by has dropped, turn off the engine. your SUBARU dealer or a commercial If the temperature gauge stays at the towing service. Observe the following pro- Never attempt to remove the radia- overheated zone, turn off the engine.

  • Page 342: Towing And Tie-Down Hooks

    9-13 In case of emergency Towing and tie-down hooks the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle Front towing hook (OUTBACK models): from mud, sand or snow).
  • Page 343 9-14 In case of emergency the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. Front towing hook (except 3.0-liter and OUTBACK models): 1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench from the jack hold- 600148 600136 4.
  • Page 344 9-15 In case of emergency sert it into the gap between the cover and the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. the front bumper, and use it to lever the Fit the front fog light cover and towing cover open.

  • Page 345: Using A Flat-Bed Truck

    9-16 In case of emergency Rear tie-down hooks: Using a flat-bed truck Do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks. Never use the rear towing hook to tie the vehicle down. Front tie-down hooks: 900032 900033 The rear tie-down hooks are located near This is the best way to transport your vehi- each of the jack-up reinforcements.

  • Page 346: Towing With All Wheels On The Ground

    9-17 In case of emergency Towing with all wheels on the For vehicles with automatic trans- ground mission, the traveling speed must Never turn the ignition switch to be limited to less than 30 km/h (20 the “LOCK” position while the ve- mph) and the traveling distance to hicle is being towed because the less than 50 km (31 miles).

  • Page 347: Rear Gate (Station Wagon) - If The Rear Gate Cannot Be Unlocked

    9-18 In case of emergency Rear gate (Station wagon) – if Sunroof – if the sunroof can- the rear gate cannot be un- not be closed locked If the sunroof cannot be closed with the sunroof switch, you can close the sunroof In the event that you cannot unlock the manually.
  • Page 348 To close the sunroof, turn the wrench counterclockwise. We recommend that you have your vehi- cle checked and repaired by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer. Station wagon: 1. Take out the hex-headed wrench and screwdriver from the jack holder. 2. If the sun shade is completely open,...

  • Page 349: Maintenance Tools

    We recommend that you have your vehi- with sunroof) cle checked and repaired by an autho- 4. Towing hook rized SUBARU dealer. Jack and jack handle The jack is stowed under the floor cover of the trunk or under the center lid of the car- go area.

  • Page 350: In Case Of Emergency

    9-21 In case of emergency The jack handle is stowed on the back of Station wagon: Open the center lid, re- the floor cover of the trunk or on the back move the left-hand part of the lid, and take of the center lid of the cargo area.
  • Page 352 Appearance care Exterior care ............10-2 Washing ..............10-2 Waxing and polishing ..........10-3 Cleaning aluminum wheels ........10-3 Corrosion protection .......... 10-3 Most common causes of corrosion ...... 10-3 To help prevent corrosion ........10-4 Cleaning the interior .......... 10-4 Seat fabric ...............

  • Page 353: Appearance Care

    10-2 Appearance care Exterior care components, such as the exhaust system, Appearance care NOTE fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor When having your vehicle washed in pan and fenders, and suspension. Washing an automatic car wash, make sure be- Thoroughly flush the underbody and in- forehand that the car wash is of suit- side of the fenders with lukewarm or cold...

  • Page 354: Waxing And Polishing

    After polishing with a compound, coat with resin parts such as mouldings, or cause wax to restore the original luster. Frequent Your SUBARU has been designed and water to leak into the vehicle. polishing with a compound or an incorrect built to resist corrosion.

  • Page 355: To Help Prevent Corrosion

    Check the interior of the vehicle for water and dirt accumulation under the floor mats Leather seat materials because that could cause corrosion. Oc- The leather used by SUBARU is a high...

  • Page 356: Synthetic Leather Upholstery

    If sole panel, switches, combi- volatile substance. Such cleaning fluid your SUBARU is to be parked for a long nation meter, and other plas- could erase the lettering on the switch- time in bright sunlight, it is recommended tic surfaces es at the bottom of the monitor.

  • Page 358: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule ........11-3 Manual transmission oil ........11-30 For Europe ............. 11-3 Checking the oil level ..........11-30 For others ..............11-6 Recommended grade and viscosity ..... 11-31 Maintenance precautions ........11-10 Automatic transmission fluid ......11-31 Before checking or servicing in the engine Checking the fluid level ..........
  • Page 359 Maintenance and service Replacement of brake pad and lining ....11-40 Backup light (Station wagon) ........ 11-61 License plate light (Sedan) ........11-62 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ..11-40 License plate light (Station wagon) ...... 11-62 Parking brake stroke .......... 11-41 Dome light ...............

  • Page 360: Maintenance Schedule

    These conditions may differ from one country to another. Therefore there may be special requirement in your country. Ask your authorized SUBARU dealer for the actual maintenance schedule applied to your vehicle. For Europe Continue periodic maintenance beyond 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 months by returning to the third column of the maintenance schedule and adding 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 months to the column headings.
  • Page 361 11-4 Maintenance and service MAINTENANCE INTERVAL (Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first) Months MAINTENANCE ITEM REMARKS × 1,000 km × 1,000 miles Replace every 3.0L 160,000 km (100,000 Drive belt(s) [Except miles) camshaft] Others Camshaft drive belt (Tim- Except 3.0L See NOTE 7) ing belt)
  • Page 362 11-5 Maintenance and service MAINTENANCE INTERVAL (Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first) Months MAINTENANCE ITEM REMARKS × 1,000 km × 1,000 miles Inspect brake lines and check operation of See NOTE 3) parking and service brake system Adjust pedal free play Clutch system at 1,600 km (1,000...

  • Page 363: For Others

    11-6 Maintenance and service * Examples of severe driving conditions: (1) Operating in extremely cold weather (Items 1, 2 and 17 only) (2) Towing a trailer (Items 1, 2, 10, 11, 13 and 14 only) (3) Repeated short trips (Items 1, 2, 13 and 14 only) (4) Driving in dusty roads (Items 8, 13, 14 and 17 only) (5) Driving in rough and/or muddy roads (Items 13, 14 and 17 only) (6) Driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials (Items 6, 13, 14, 15 and 17 only)
  • Page 364 11-7 Maintenance and service Other items Continue periodic maintenance beyond 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months by returning to the second column of the maintenance schedule and adding 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months to the column headings. Symbols used: R: Replace I: Inspect, and then adjust, correct or replace if necessary.
  • Page 365 11-8 Maintenance and service MAINTENANCE INTERVAL (Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first) Months MAINTENANCE ITEM REMARKS × 1,000 km × 1,000 miles Transmission/Differential (Front & Rear) lubricants See NOTE 4) (Gear oil) Automatic transmission fluid See NOTE 4) Brake fluid See NOTE 5) Disc brake pads and discs/Front and rear axle boots...
  • Page 366 11-9 Maintenance and service 4) When the vehicle is frequently operated under severe conditions, such as towing a trailer or driving on sand, replacement of manual transmission gear oil and automatic transmission fluid and differential gear oil should be performed more fre- quently.

  • Page 367: Maintenance Precautions

    SUBARU dealer. enced in servicing vehicles. that may activate the system or it can render it inoperative when it...

  • Page 368: When You Do Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment While The Engine Is Running

    11-11 Maintenance and service Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid or any other fluid on hot engine components. This may cause a fire. Always remove the key from the ignition switch. When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when the engine is stopped.

  • Page 369: Engine Hood

    11-12 Maintenance and service Engine hood To open the hood: 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original positions. 200258 B00098 Confirm that the AWD warning light is on. 3. Release the secondary hood release Always use reliable blocks to prevent the located under the front grille by moving vehicle from moving.
  • Page 370 11-13 Maintenance and service hood prop into the slot in the hood. To close the hood: 1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and re- turn the prop to its retainer. 2.

  • Page 371: Engine Compartment Overview

    11-14 Maintenance and service Engine compartment overview Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-35) Manual transmission oil level gauge 2.0-liter non-turbo models (MT) (page 11-30) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-32) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-37) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-31) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-36) Fuse box (page 11-53)

  • Page 372: 2.0-Liter Turbo Models

    11-15 Maintenance and service 2.0-liter turbo models Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-35) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-36) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-30) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-32) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-37) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-31) Fuse box (page 11-53)

  • Page 373: 2.5-Liter Models

    11-16 Maintenance and service 2.5-liter models Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-35) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-30) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-32) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-37) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-31) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-36) Fuse box (page 11-53) Battery (page 11-52)
  • Page 374 11-17 Maintenance and service 3.0-liter models Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-35) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-30) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-32) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-37) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-31) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-36) Fuse box (page 11-53) Battery (page 11-52)

  • Page 375: Engine Oil

    11-18 Maintenance and service Engine oil Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it. If oil touches the Checking the oil level exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If en- Check the engine oil level at each fuel gine oil gets on the exhaust pipe, stop.
  • Page 376 11-19 Maintenance and service ease draining the engine oil. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. 3. Remove the oil filler cap. B00108 B00109 3.0-liter vehicles 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter vehicles 4. Drain out the engine oil by removing B00444 the drain plug while the engine is still warm.

  • Page 377: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    11-20 Maintenance and service 8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a and if necessary, add more engine oil. Thoroughly wipe off any engine thin coat of engine oil to the seal. oil that has spilled over the ex- 9.
  • Page 378 The following ta- ble lists the recommended viscosities and applicable temperatures. When adding oil, different brands may be used together as long as they are the same API classification and SAE viscosity as those recommended by SUBARU. – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 379: Recommended Grade And Viscosity Under Severe Driving Conditions

    –36°C (–33°F). For adding, we better fuel economy. However, in hot recommend that you use genuine weather, oil of higher viscosity is required SUBARU coolant or an equiva- to properly lubricate the engine. lent: a mixture of 50% soft water and 50% ethylene-glycol basis coolant.

  • Page 380: Cooling Fan, Hose And Connections

    1. Check the coolant level on the outside ommend that you have the cooling system of the reservoir while the engine is cool. checked by your SUBARU dealer. 2. If the level is close to or lower than the Be careful not to spill engine cool- “LOW”...
  • Page 381 11-24 Maintenance and service Changing the coolant Change the engine coolant using the fol- lowing procedures according to the main- tenance schedule. 1. Remove the under cover. 2. Place a proper container under the drain plug and loosen the drain plug. 3.
  • Page 382 11-25 Maintenance and service radiator filler neck and to the reserve tank’s “FULL” level mark. Turbo models: tank’s “FULL” level mark. Do not pour the 7.3 liters (7.7 US qt, 6.4 Imp qt) coolant too quickly, as this may lead to in- 3.0-liter models: sufficient air bleeding and trapped air in Without ATF cooler and warmer:...

  • Page 383: Air Cleaner Element

    11-26 Maintenance and service rectly in place. Air cleaner element Replacing the air cleaner ele- 8. Start and run the engine for more than ment five minutes at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. The air cleaner element functions as a fil- 9.
  • Page 384 11-27 Maintenance and service 7. To install the air cleaner case cover, in- sert the three projections on the air clean- er case cover into the slits on the air clean- er case and then snap the two clamps on the air cleaner case cover.

  • Page 385: Spark Plugs

    11-28 Maintenance and service remove the air cleaner element. Spark plugs 6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case cover and case with a damp cloth and in- stall a new air cleaner element. B00201 4. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air B00027 cleaner case cover.

  • Page 386: Recommended Spark Plugs

    98 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) midway between the pulleys by using a spring scale. Belt deflection should be the amount specified. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, we recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.

  • Page 387: Manual Transmission Oil

    11-30 Maintenance and service Manual transmission oil stop the engine. 2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again. Checking the oil level B00196 5-speed transmission (Turbo models) B00368 B00527 1) Upper level 5-speed transmission (Non-turbo mod- 2) Lower level els) 3.

  • Page 388: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    11-31 Maintenance and service Recommended grade and Automatic transmission fluid viscosity Checking the fluid level Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different The automatic transmission fluid expands brands together. largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid tempera- ture.

  • Page 389: Recommended Fluid

    Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) Use one of the following types of automat- ic transmission fluid. Checking the oil level Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid IDEMITSU ATF HP Castrol Transmax J NOTE Using any non-specified type of au-...

  • Page 390: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

    11-33 Maintenance and service Recommended grade and Rear differential gear oil viscosity (AWD vehicles) Each oil manufacturer has its own base Checking the gear oil level oils and additives. Never use different brands together. Oil grade: API classification GL-5 -30 -20 -10 B00372 1) Upper level 2) Lower level...
  • Page 391 11-34 Maintenance and service liter MT models 1) Filler plug 2) Drain plug B00411 B00433 2.0-liter non-turbo AT models Turbo AT models; 3.0-liter AT models 1) Filler hole 1) Filler plug 2) Drain hole B00374 2) Drain plug 3) Oil level 2.5-liter models;...

  • Page 392: Recommended Grade And Viscosity

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

  • Page 393: Recommended Fluid

    “MIN” and “MAX” line. If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indi- cate possible leakage. We recommend that you consult your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Be careful not to burn yourself be- B00125 cause the fluid may be hot.

  • Page 394: Recommended Brake Fluid

    Check the fluid level on the outside of the mend that you have the vehicle reservoir. If the level is below “MIN” level checked at your SUBARU dealer. mark, add the recommended clutch fluid to “MAX” level mark. Use only clutch fluid from a sealed con- tainer.

  • Page 395: Recommended Clutch Fluid

    Alcohol contained in the clutch described in the following, we recommend eyes because clutch fluid can be fluid may damage them. that you have it checked by your SUBARU harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid dealer. gets in your eyes, immediately flush Recommended clutch fluid 1.

  • Page 396: Brake Pedal

    10 N you contact with your SUBARU dealer. (1 kg, 2 lbs). If the free play is not within proper specifi- cation, we recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.

  • Page 397: Checking The Clutch Pedal Free Play

    SLOWLY and GENTLY. [Pulling with a viced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as force of approximately 147 N (15 kg, 33 possible. lbs).] 3.

  • Page 398: Parking Brake Stroke

    Summer tires are inadequate for driving have the brake system checked and ad- on slippery roads such as on snow-cov- justed at your SUBARU dealer. ered or icy roads. If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered or icy roads, we strongly recommend the use of winter (snow) tires.

  • Page 399: Tire Inspection

    We recommend that you contact your crease. Be careful not to mistakenly re- the pressure of each tire (including the SUBARU dealer immediately if you find lease air from a warm tire to reduce its spare) at least once a month (for example, any problem.
  • Page 400 11-43 Maintenance and service trollability and ride comfort, and they Abnormally low tire pressure (tread Abnormally high tire pressure (tread cause the tires to wear abnormally. worn at shoulders) worn in center) Correct tire pressure (tread worn evenly) B00051 B00052 Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con- Ride comfort is poor.

  • Page 401: Wheel Balance

    11-44 Maintenance and service We recommend that you contact your band across the tread. SUBARU dealer if you notice abnormal tire wear. Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause *: The suspension system is designed to hold When a tire’s tread wear indicator...

  • Page 402: Tire Rotation

    11-45 Maintenance and service Tire rotation miles), check the wheel nuts again and re- For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU rec- tighten any nut that has become loose. ommends replacing all four tires at the same time. Tire replacement NOTE The wheels and tires are important and in- tegral parts of your vehicle’s design;...

  • Page 403: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel replacement mend that you replace them with genuine When replacing wheels due, for example, SUBARU parts designed for aluminum to damage, make sure the replacement wheels. wheels match the specifications of the wheels that are fitted as standard equip- ment.

  • Page 404: Windshield Washer Fluid

    In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temper- ature varies according to how much it is di- luted, as indicated in the following table.

  • Page 405: Replacement Of Wiper Blades

    11-48 Maintenance and service perature, it may freeze and block the noz- Replacement of wiper blades When you wish to raise the pas- zles. senger-side wiper arm, first raise Grease, wax, insects, or other material on the driver-side wiper arm. Other- the windshield (or rear window) or the wip- wise, the passenger-side wiper er blade results in jerky wiper operation...

  • Page 406: Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber

    11-49 Maintenance and service Windshield wiper blade rub- B00380 B00504 1) Stopper 1) Metal spines B00330 3. Remove the wiper blade assembly by 2. If the new blade rubber is not provided holding its pivot area and pushing it in the with two metal spines, remove the metal 1) Metal support direction shown by the arrow while de-...

  • Page 407: Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly

    11-50 Maintenance and service 3. Align the claws of the metal support Rear window wiper blade rub- with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal support until it locks. 700063 2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun- terclockwise.
  • Page 408 11-51 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 409: Battery

    11-52 Maintenance and service Battery Battery fluid contains sulfuric Keep children away: Battery Precautions! acid: Batteries must be handled only by Since battery fluid contains sulfuric persons who are aware of the poten- acid, be sure to wear eye protection tial hazards.

  • Page 410: Fuses

    11-53 Maintenance and service battery fluid level or periodically refill with Fuses To prevent electrical sparks, all distilled water. rings, wristwatches, and other metal However, if the battery fluid level is below accessories must be taken off be- the lower level, remove the cap. Fill to the fore work is carried out on or near upper level with distilled water.
  • Page 411 11-54 Maintenance and service cal controls do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and turn off all electrical accesso- ries. B00131 B00198 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 412 Maintenance and service cates that its system has a problem. We recommend that contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. B00338 600159 1) Good 4. Take the fuse puller out of the fuse box. 2) Blown 3. Determine which fuse may be blown.

  • Page 413: Main Fuse

    11-56 Maintenance and service Main fuse Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer be- fore installing fog lights or any other elec- trical equipment in your vehicle. Such ac- cessories may cause the electronic sys- tem to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the ve- hicle.

  • Page 414: Replacing Bulbs

    11-57 Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs 11,12 15,14 B00132 – CONTINUED –...

  • Page 415: Headlight

    Cargo area light 12V-13W – It may be difficult to replace the Brake/tail light (Station wagon) 12V-5W/21W W21/5W bulbs. We recommend that you have License plate light 12V-5W your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.

  • Page 416: Front Fog Light (If Equipped)

    Front position light spring securely. It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We 5. Reconnect the electrical connector. recommend that you have your SUBARU 6. Install the bulb cover. dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. High beam light bulbs Front turn signal light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.

  • Page 417: Rear Combination Lights

    11-60 Maintenance and service Rear combination lights Station wagon 1, 2 Sedan 5, 6 B00442 B00134 1) Tail light/Stop light 2) Tail light 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove 700071 3) Rear turn signal light the upper and lower screws. 4) Backup light 1.

  • Page 418: Backup Light (Station Wagon)

    11-61 Maintenance and service gap 1 between the side cover and rear Backup light (Station wagon) combination lamp and use it as a lever to undo the clip. Undo clips 2 and 3 in the same way, then remove the side cover. B00443 1) Tail/stop light B00138...

  • Page 419: License Plate Light (Sedan)

    1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of License plate light (Sedan) the lens with a flat-head screwdriver. It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. 700077...

  • Page 420: Map Light

    11-63 Maintenance and service Map light bulb straight downward to remove it. 3. Install a new bulb. 4. Reinstall the lens. Door step light 700084 B00202 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the 1.

  • Page 421: Cargo Area Light (Station Wagon)

    11-64 Maintenance and service Cargo area light (Station wag- 700082 700079 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. new bulb. 700078 3. Reinstall the lens. 4.

  • Page 422: High Mount Stop Light (Sedan)

    2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb. 3. Reinstall the cover. High mount stop light (Se- dan) It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.
  • Page 424 Specifications Specifications ............. 12-2 Dimensions ............. 12-2 Engine ..............12-5 Electrical system ............ 12-6 Capacities ..............12-7 Tires ................. 12-8 Wheel alignment ............. 12-9 Fuses and circuits ..........12-10 Fuse panel located behind the instrument panel ..............12-10 Fuse panel located in the engine compartment .. 12-12 Bulb chart ............
  • Page 425 12-2 Specifications Specifications Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions Sedan mm (in) Item 2.0-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter* 2.0-liter turbo* 3.0-liter 2.0R 2.5i 2.0GT 3.0R 3.0R spec. B Drive system Transmission type Overall length 4,665 (183.7) Overall width 1,730 (68.1) Overall height 1,425 (56.1)
  • Page 426 12-3 Specifications Station wagon mm (in) Item 2.0-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter* 2.0-liter turbo* 3.0-liter 2.0R 2.5i 2.0GT 3.0R 3.0R spec. B Drive system Transmission type Overall length 4,720 (185.8) Overall width 1,730 (68.1) Overall height 1,470 (57.9) 1,475 (58.1) Wheel base 2,670 (105.1) Tread Front...
  • Page 427 12-4 Specifications OUTBACK mm (in) Item 2.5-liter 3.0-liter 2.5i 3.0R Drive system Transmission type Overall length 4,730 (186.2) Overall width 1,770 (69.7) Overall height 1,545 (60.8) Wheel base 2,670 (105.1) Tread Front 1,495 (58.9) Rear 1,485 (58.5) Ground clearance* 200 (7.9) *1: Measured with vehicle empty 4AT: 4-speed automatic transmission 5AT: 5-speed automatic transmission...

  • Page 428: Specifications

    12-5 Specifications Engine Engine model EJ204D EJ253i EJ20X (AT) EZ30D (2.0-liter, DOHC, non-turbo) EJ252i* EJ20Y (MT) (3.0-liter, DOHC, non-turbo) (2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo) (2.0-liter, DOHC, turbo)* Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine Displacement cc (cu-in) 1,994 (121.7)

  • Page 429: Electrical System

    12-6 Specifications Electrical system Battery type and capacity (5HR) Europe, Asia and 12V-48AH (55D23L) Latin America 2.0-liter non-turbo models 12V-52AH (65D23L) models 2.5-liter and 3.0-liter models 12V-52AH (75D23L) Other models 2.0-liter non-turbo and 2.5-liter models 12V-27AH (34B19L) 3.0-liter models 12V-48AH (55D23L) 2.0-liter turbo models* Alternator 12V-110A...

  • Page 430: Capacities

    12-7 Specifications Capacities Fuel tank 64 liters (16.9 US gal, 14.1 Imp gal) Engine oil 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter models 4.0 liters (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) 3.0-liter models 5.5 liters (5.8 US qt, 4.8 Imp qt) Manual transmission oil 5-speed 3.5 liters (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt) 5-speed with Dual range...

  • Page 431: Tires

    12-8 Specifications Engine coolant Left-hand 2.0-liter non-turbo and 2.5-liter 6.4 liters (6.8 US qt, 5.6 Imp qt) drive vehicles models Without ATF cooler and warmer 6.3 liters (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt) With ATF cooler and warmer 6.7 liters (7.0 US qt, 5.9 Imp qt) 3.0-liter models 7.3 liters (7.7 US qt, 6.4 Imp qt) Without ATF cooler and warmer...

  • Page 432: Wheel Alignment

    12-9 Specifications Wheel alignment Item Sedan Station wagon OUTBACK 2.0-liter 2.5-liter* 2.0-liter 3.0-liter 2.0-liter 2.5-liter* 2.0-liter 3.0-liter 2.5-liter 3.0-liter non-turbo turbo* non-turbo turbo* 2.0R 2.5i 2.0GT 3.0R 3.0R-B 2.0R 2.5i 2.0GT 3.0R 3.0R-B 2.5i 3.0R 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in) Front 0 ±...

  • Page 433: Fuses And Circuits

    12-10 Specifications Fuses and circuits Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit Fuse panel located behind the instrument pan- Rear fog light Cargo fan Trailer hitch connector Empty Door locking Front wiper deicer relay Sunroof Combination meter Remote control rear view mirrors Seat heater relay Vanity mirror light Combination meter...

  • Page 434: Specifications

    12-11 Specifications Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit Position light Blower fan Tail light Front fog light Rear combination light Front wiper Empty Front wiper washer Illumination Auto air conditioner unit Seat heaters Integrated unit Backup light Headlight left side relay Headlight right side relay ABS/Vehicle dynamics control unit...

  • Page 435: Fuse Panel Located In The Engine Compartment

    12-12 Specifications Fuse panel located in the engine compartment Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit ABS unit Vehicle dynamics control unit Main fan (3.0-liter models) Secondary air combination valve (2.0-liter non-turbo models) Sub fan (Except 3.0-liter models) Main fan Audio (for McIntosh audio only) Headlight (right side) Headlight (left side) Back UP...

  • Page 436: Bulb Chart

    12-13 Specifications Bulb chart Description Wattage Bulb type* Dome light 12V-8W – Description Wattage Bulb type* Map light 12V-8W – Door step light 12V-3.5W – Headlight Low beam 12V-55W *: ECE specification High beam 12V-60W Front fog light 12V-55W Front turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W Front position light...

  • Page 437: Vehicle Identification

    12-14 Specifications Vehicle identification C00006...
  • Page 438 12-15 Specifications ID plate (Europe model) Vehicle identification number Saudi Arabia plate (Saudi Arabia model) Tire inflation pressure label Model number plate Built date plate (left side – Australia model) ADR compliance plate (Australia model) Fuel label...

  • Page 440: Supplement

    Supplement Year of manufacture (Saudi Arabia models only) ..............13-2 Speed limit, maximum torque and maximum power at rpm (Saudi Arabia models only) ..13-2 Fuel consumption and CO -emissions (Europe only) ........... 13-3 Declaration of conformity in accordance with the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive 1999/5/EC ......
  • Page 441 13-2 Supplement Year of manufacture (Saudi Speed limit, maximum torque Station wagon and OUTBACK Supplement Arabia models only) and maximum power at rpm Model 3.0-li- 2.0-liter 2.5-liter (Saudi Arabia models only) Sedan Speed limit km/h (mph) (127) (121) (123) (122) (139) Model 2.0-liter...
  • Page 442 13-3 Supplement Fuel consumption and CO -emissions (Europe only) Model and Type Fuel consumption according to -emissions according to 80/1268/EEC-99/100/EC (L/100km) 80/1268/EEC-99/100/EC (g/km) Urban Extra-urban Total Urban Extra-urban Total 2.0-liter Sedan 12.2 11.7 2.0-liter Station wagon 12.4 11.9 2.5-liter OUTBACK 12.3 12.3 3.0-liter Sedan...
  • Page 443 13-4 Supplement Declaration of conformity in accordance with the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive 1999/5/EC Transmitter for keyless entry system (Left-hand drive vehicles) D00001...
  • Page 444 13-5 Supplement Transmitter for keyless entry system (Right-hand drive vehicles) D00002 – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 445 13-6 Supplement Receiver for keyless entry system D00003...
  • Page 446 13-7 Supplement Immobilizer D00004...

  • Page 448: Index

    Index...
  • Page 449 14-2 Index ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 7-29 Battery ................11-52 Warning light ..............3-18 Jump starting ..............9-9 Accessories ..............11-56 Replacing (remote keyless entry) ........ 2-10 Accessory power outlet ............6-8 Booster cushion ..............1-33 Active head restraint ............1-6 Brake Additional information for Europe ........
  • Page 450 14-3 Index Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ........1-29 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ......7-29 ISOFIX anchor bar ............1-34 Door Child safety ................5 Locks ................2-4 Locks ................2-15 Open warning light ............3-20 Chime Double locking system ............2-12 Key ................
  • Page 451 14-4 Index Beam leveler ..............3-31 Flasher ................. 3-30 Flat tires ................9-4 Indicator light ............... 3-23 Fluid level Heater operation ..............4-7 Automatic transmission ..........11-31 High beam indicator light ..........3-23 Brake ................. 11-36 High mount stop light (Sedan) ........11-65 Clutch (MT vehicles) ..........
  • Page 452 14-5 Index Inside mirror ..............3-40 Interior light ................. 6-2 Main fuse ................ 11-56 ISOFIX anchor bars ............1-34 Maintenance Precautions ..............11-10 Schedule ..............11-3 Seatbelt ................ 1-21 Jack and jack handle ............9-20 Tools ................9-20 Jump starting ..............9-9 Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine light) ....
  • Page 453 14-6 Index Overhead console .............. 6-5 Rear window wiper blade rubber ....... 11-50 Windshield wiper blade assembly ......11-48 Windshield wiper blade rubber ........11-49 Replacing Parking brake ..............7-37 Air cleaner element ............ 11-26 Parking brake stroke ............11-41 Battery (remote keyless entry) ........
  • Page 454 14-7 Index Speedometer ............. 3-6, 3-10 Rotation ..............11-45 SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) ....... 3-22 Tires .................. 12-8 Tires and wheels ............. 11-41 Curtain airbag .............. 1-51 Top tether anchorages ............1-36 Frontal airbag .............. 1-46 Towing ................9-12 Side airbag ..............
  • Page 455 14-8 Index AT OIL TEMPerature ........... 3-17 Brake system ............... 3-19 Charge ................. 3-17 Door open ..............3-20 Low fuel ..............3-9, 3-13 Oil pressure ..............3-17 Seatbelt ............... 3-14 SRS airbag system ............3-16 Vehicle Dynamics Control ........... 3-18 Warranties ................
  • Page 456 GAS STATION REFERENCE Fuel: Cold tire pressure: Non-turbo models See the label located under the driver’s door latch. All models except 2.5-liter Saudi Arabia/Australia models Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of unleaded gasoline with 95 Octane or higher is recommended. If unleaded gasoline with 95 Octane or higher is not available, unleaded gasoline with 90 Oc- tane or higher may be used.

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