All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of Ameri- Discharge (HID) headlights that contain mercury. ca, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID dealer in the United States come with the following headlights before vehicle disposal.
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SUBARU. rious injury and damage to your vehicle. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each in various conditions and explains some safety tips on chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you driving.
Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a bet- ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri- ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
Vehicle symbols ual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context. There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Mark Name CAUTION Power door lock and unlock Passenger’s windows lock and un- lock Fuel...
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Mark Name Mark Name Engine hood Rear window wiper and washer Trunk lid (Sedan) Lights Seat heater Parking lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumination Child restraint top tether anchorages Head lights Child restraint lower anchorages Illumination brightness Fan speed Horn Instrument panel outlets...
Safety precautions when driving Mark Name ! Seatbelt and SRS airbag Windshield defroster Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger " All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Air recirculation Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or Outside air accident.
ment, the driver should always sit upright and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint well back in the seat as far from the steering system, the child should sit in the REAR seat wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- and be restrained using the seatbelts.
" Always lock the passenger’s windows using the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS the lock switch when children are riding in the airbag system. vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power ! Engine exhaust gas (carbon monox- window.
are entering the vehicle, have the problem accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive you must drive under these conditions, drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below only with all windows fully open.
! Modification of your vehicle you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-be- Your vehicle should not be modified.
! Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire distract your attention from driving. In a collision or pressures can cause the tires to deform severe- sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be ly and to rapidly become hot.
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Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index...
! Combination meter Fuel gauge (page 3-16) Selector lever position indicator ! WRX (page 3-26) Temperature gauge (page 3-17) Tachometer (page 3-16) Speedometer (page 3-15) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-15) Low fuel warning light (page 3-...
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! WRX-STi version Fuel gauge (page 3-9) DCCD indicator (page 3-27) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) Tachometer (page 3-9) REV indicator (page 3-12) Speedometer (page 3-7) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-8) Ambient temperature indicator (page 3-11) 10) Low fuel warning light (page 3-...
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! Except turbo models Fuel gauge (page 3-16) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-26) Temperature gauge (page 3-17) Speedometer (page 3-15) Tachometer (page 3-16) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-15) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-15) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-18)
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! Warning and indicator light Mark Name Page Mark Name Page Turn signal indicator lights 3-26 Seatbelt warning light 3-19 High beam indicator light 3-26 SRS airbag system warning Security system indicator light 3-20 2-14 light (if equipped) CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Intercooler water spray warn- 3-20 3-25...
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Index Front 11-33 Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) ................Rear 11-34 system 7-32 ..............................Dimensions 12-2 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 1-14 ..................Disarming the system 2-17 Engine ..........Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7-29 Compartment overview 11-8 ....
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Index Seatbelt pretensioners 1-27 Horn 3-50 ......................... Seats Hose and connections 11-19 .......................... Turn signal light and parking light 11-70 ....Front-wheel drive warning light 3-25 ......Fuel ..................Ignition switch ............... Economy hints ............Illuminated entry ............Filler lid and cap .............
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Index Keys .................. New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ......Leather seat materials 10-6 ..........Light control switch 3-29 ............. Limited slip differential (LSD) 7-27 ......... Odometer/Trip meter 3-8, 3-15 .......... Loading your vehicle 8-17 ..........
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Index Windows 2-22 Replacing ..............Printed antenna Air cleaner element 11-23 ......................Battery (remote keyless entry system) ..Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) 2-10 ..Replacing bulbs 11-64 ............Rear Cargo area light 11-77 ............. Combination lights 11-74 ..........Dome light 11-77 ..............
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Index Safety tips 1-13 ..............Warning light and chime 1-15, 3-19 ......Tachometer 3-9, 3-16 ............. Seatbelts 1-13 ................. Temperature gauge 3-10, 3-17 .......... Security system 2-14 ............Temporary spare tire ..........Selector lever 7-22 ..............Tie-down hooks 9-18 ............. Position indicator 3-26 ...........
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Index Turn signal Front-wheel drive 3-25 ........... Indicator lights 3-26 Oil pressure 3-21 ........................Lever 3-31 R.Diff TEMPerature 3-22 ........................Seatbelt 1-15, 3-19 ............SRS airbag system 3-20 ..........Warranties and maintenance 8-29 ......... Under-floor storage compartment 6-18 ......
GAS STATION REFERENCE Fuel: ! Fuel octane rating ! 2.5 Liter models This octane rating is the average of the Re- search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rat- is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock In- ing of 87 AKI or higher.
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