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Subaru 2010 Impreza OUTBACK Owner's Manual (420 pages)

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Table of Contents

12
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  4
  - Safety Warnings
    5
  - Vehicle Symbols
    6
  - Child Safety
    8
  - Drinking and Driving
    9
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    9
  - Modification of Your Vehicle
    10
  - Tire Pressures
    11
  - California Proposition 65
    11
  - Driving with Pets
    11
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    11
  - Table of Contents
    12
  - Instrument Panel
    17
  - Combination Meter
    19
  - Function Settings
    27
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

30
Keys and Doors

92
- Keys
  
  93
- Immobilizer
  
  93
  - Security ID Plate
    94
  - Security Indicator Light
    94
  - Key Replacement
    95
  - Key Number Plate
    93
- Door Locks
  
  95
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  97
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    98
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  98
  - Locking the Doors
    99
  - Unlocking the Doors
    100
  - Opening the Trunk Lid/Unlocking Rear Gate
    100
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    100
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    100
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    101
  - Replacing the Battery
    101
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    102
- Alarm System
  
  105
  - System Operation
    105
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    105
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    106
  - Arming the System
    106
  - Disarming the System
    108
  - Valet Mode
    108
  - Passive Arming
    108
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    109
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    110
- Child Safety Locks
  
  110
- Windows
  
  111
  - Power Windows
    111
- Trunk Lid (4-Door)
  
  113
- Rear Gate (5-Door)
  
  115
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  117
  - Moonroof Switches
    117
    
    Anti-Entrapment Function
    118
    
    Sliding Moonroof
    118
  - Sun Shade
    118
Instruments and Controls

120
- Ignition Switch
  122
  - Lock
    122
  - Acc
    123
  - Start
    123
  - Key Reminder Chime
    124
  - Ignition Switch Light
    124
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  124
- Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
  124
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    124
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    125
  - Meter/Gauge Needle Illumination Setting (Except WRX STI)
    125
  - Speedometer
    126
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    126
  - Double Trip Meter
    127
  - Tachometer
    128
  - Fuel Gauge
    128
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    128
  - Temperature Gauge
    129
- REV Indicator Light and Buzzer (WRX STI)
  129
  - Setting the Alarm-Level Engine Speed
    130
  - Deactivating the REV Alarm System
    131
- Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
  131
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    131
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle
    131
  - Speedometer
    132
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    132
  - Tachometer
    133
- Fuel Gauge
  134
- Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
  135
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  135
- SRS Airbag System Warning Light
  137
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  138
- Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
  138
- Turbo Models)/Coolant Temperature High
  139
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Models)
  140
- Automatic Transmission Control
  140
- Charge Warning Light
  140
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  140
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  141
- Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (WRX STI)
  141
- ABS Warning Light
  143
- Brake Fluid Level Warning
  143
- Brake System Warning Light
  143
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Models - if Equipped)/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light (WRX STI)
  144
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  144
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Models)
  145
- Door Open Warning Light
  145
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  145
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
  146
- Security Indicator Light
  147
- Clock
  151
- Information Display
  151
- Light Control Switch
  154
  - Headlights
    154
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    155
  - Headlight Flasher
    155
  - Daytime Running Light System
    155
- Illumination Brightness Control
  156
- Turn Signal Lever
  156
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  157
- Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
  157
- Wiper and Washer
  158
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    159
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch - 5-Door
    160
- Mirrors
  161
  - Inside Mirror
    161
    
    Compass Calibration
    162
    
    Compass Zone Adjustment
    162
  - Outside Mirrors
    163
    
    Remote Control Mirror Switch
    163
    
    Climate Control
    164
- Defogger and Deicer
  164
- Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  166
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  166
- Horn
  167
Climate Control

168
- Ventilator
  
  169
  - Air Flow Selection
    169
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    170
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  170
  - Control Panel
    170
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    171
  - Heater Operation
    172
    
    Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
    172
    
    Heating and Defrosting
    172
    
    Bi-Level Heating
    173
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    174
  - Defrosting or Defogging
    174
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  175
  - Control Panel
    175
  - To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
    175
  - To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
    175
  - Fan Speed Control Dial
    176
  - Temperature Control Dial
    176
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    176
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    177
  - Air Conditioner Button
    177
  - Climate Control
    178
    
    Temperature Sensors
    178
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  179
- Air Filtration System
  
  180
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    180
Audio

182
- XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
  
  183
- Antenna System
  
  183
  - FM Reception
    183
  - Roof Antenna
    183
- Installation of Accessories
  
  185
- Audio Set
  
  185
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    186
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    187
- Power and Sound Controls
  
  188
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    188
  - Sound Control
    188
  - Beep Setting
    189
  - Adjustable Level of each Mode
    190
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  191
  - FM/AM Selection
    191
  - Manual Tuning
    191
  - Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
    193
  - Station Preset
    193
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  194
  - XM TM Satellite Radio
    194
  - Sirius Satellite Radio
    194
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    194
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    194
  - Band Selection
    195
  - Channel and Category Selection
    195
  - Channel Scan
    196
  - Channel Preset
    196
  - Display Selection
    197
- CD Player Operation
  
  197
  - How to Insert a CD (Type A)
    198
  - How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
    198
  - How to Play Back a CD
    199
  - Fast-Forwarding and Fast-Reversing
    201
  - Repeating
    201
  - Random Playback
    202
  - Scan
    203
  - Display Selection
    203
  - Folder Selection
    204
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A)
    204
  - How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
    204
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    205
- AUX Unit Operation (if Equipped)
  
  206
  - AUX Jack
    206
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  207
  - MODE Button
    207
  - Mute Button
    208
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  209
Interior Equipment

212
- Interior Lights
  
  213
  - Cargo Area Light (5-Door Models)
    213
  - Dome Light
    213
  - Automatic Illumination
    214
  - Map Lights
    214
- Storage Compartment
  
  215
  - Glove Box
    216
  - Center Console
    216
  - Coin Tray (if Equipped)
    216
- Sun Visors
  
  215
  - Vanity Mirror
    215
- Cup Holders
  
  216
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    216
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    218
- Bottle Holders
  
  218
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  219
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    220
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  
  221
  - Center Console
    221
  - Rear Ashtray
    221
- Shopping Bag Hook (5-Door)
  
  222
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  
  222
- Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  223
  - Using the Cover
    223
  - To Remove the Cover
    223
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    224
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  224
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  
  225
Starting and Operating

226
- Fuel
  
  228
  - Fuel Requirements
    228
    
    Turbo Models
    228
    
    Unleaded Gasoline
    228
    
    Gasoline for Cleaner Air
    229
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    230
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  232
- Preparing to Drive
  
  234
- Starting the Engine
  
  234
  - MT Models
    234
  - AT Models
    235
- Stopping the Engine
  
  236
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  236
  - Starting Your Vehicle
    237
  - Remote Start Safety Features
    237
  - Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
    237
  - Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown
    237
  - Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
    238
  - Service Mode
    238
  - Remote Engine Start Transmitter Programming and Programmable Feature Option
    238
  - System Maintenance
    239
  - Changing the Batteries
    239
  - Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds (WRX STI)
    240
    
    Recommended Shifting Speeds
    241
    
    Selecting Reverse Gear
    241
    
    Shifting Speeds
    241
    
    Driving Tips
    242
  - Manual Transmission - 5 Speeds (Except WRX STI)
    242
    
    Maximum Allowable Speeds
    243
    
    Shifting Speeds
    243
  - Driving Tips
    244
- Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)
  
  244
  - To Change Mode of Driver's Control Center Differential
    245
  - Auto Mode
    245
  - Mode Setting Method
    245
  - Manual Mode
    246
  - Temporary Release
    248
- Automatic Transmission
  
  248
  - Select Lever
    249
  - Shift Lock Function
    250
  - Shift Lock Release
    250
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    251
  - Driving Tips
    252
  - SPORT Mode
    253
- Si-Drive (Wrx Sti)
  
  254
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    254
  - Sport (S) Mode
    254
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
    255
  - SI-DRIVE Selector
    255
- Power Steering
  
  256
- Braking
  
  256
  - Braking Tips
    256
  - Brake System
    257
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    257
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX STI)
  
  256
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  258
  - ABS System Self-Check
    258
  - ABS Warning Light
    258
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  259
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
    260
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  261
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  
  267
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  268
  - Parking Brake
    268
  - Parking Tips
    269
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Models - if Equipped)
  
  270
  - To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System (WRX STI)
    270
  - Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
    272
- Cruise Control
  
  272
  - To Set Cruise Control
    273
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    274
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    274
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    275
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    276
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    276
Driving Tips

278
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  279
- Fuel Economy Hints
  279
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  279
- Catalytic Converter
  280
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  281
- Periodic Inspections
  281
- Driving Tips for AWD Models
  282
- Off Road Driving
  283
  - All AWD Models Except OUTBACK
    283
  - Outback
    283
- Winter Driving
  285
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    285
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    286
  - Corrosion Protection
    287
  - Snow Tires
    287
  - Tire Chains
    288
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    288
- Loading Your Vehicle
  289
- Trailer Towing
  292
In Case of Emergency

294
- If You Park Your Vehi Cle in Case of an
  
  295
  - If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
    295
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  295
  - Precautions for AWD Models with Automatic Transmission
    296
- Maintenance Tools
  
  297
  - Tool Bag
    297
  - Under the Rear Floor
    298
- Flat Tires
  
  299
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    299
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
    303
- Jump Starting
  
  304
  - How to Jump Start
    304
- Towing
  
  306
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    307
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    310
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    310
- Engine Overheating
  
  306
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    306
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    306
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  311
- Moonroof - if Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  312
  - In Case of Emergency
    313
Appearance Care

314
- Exterior Care
  
  315
  - Washing
    315
  - Appearance Care
    316
    
    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    316
    
    Waxing and Polishing
    316
- Corrosion Protection
  
  317
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    317
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    317
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  318
Maintenance and Service

320
- Maintenance Precautions
  322
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    323
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    323
- Maintenance Schedule
  322
- Engine Hood
  324
- Engine Compartment Overview
  325
  - Non-Turbo Models
    325
  - Turbo Models Except WRX STI
    326
  - Wrx Sti
    327
- Fuse Box (Page
  325
- Engine Oil
  328
- Cooling System
  332
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    332
  - Engine Coolant
    333
    
    Checking the Coolant Level
    333
    
    Changing the Coolant
    334
- Air Cleaner Element
  336
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    336
- Spark Plugs
  338
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    338
  - Specifications
    339
- Drive Belts
  339
- Manual Transmission Oil
  339
  - Checking the Oil Level
    339
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    340
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  341
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    341
  - Recommended Fluid
    342
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Models)
  342
  - Checking the Oil Level
    342
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    343
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  343
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    343
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    344
- Power Steering Fluid
  345
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    345
  - Recommended Fluid
    346
- Brake Fluid
  346
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    346
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    347
- Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
  347
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    347
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    348
- Brake Booster
  348
- Brake Pedal
  349
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    349
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    349
- Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
  349
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    349
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    350
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Models - if Equipped)
  350
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  350
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    351
  - Parking Brake Lining
    351
- Parking Brake Stroke
  351
- Tires and Wheels
  352
  - Types of Tires
    352
    
    All-Season Tires
    352
    
    Summer Tires
    352
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    352
  - Tire Inspection
    353
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    354
  - Wheel Balance
    356
  - Wear Indicators
    356
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    356
  - Tire Rotation
    357
  - Tire Replacement
    357
  - Wheel Replacement
    358
- Aluminum Wheels
  358
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  359
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  360
- Battery
  364
- Fuses
  365
- Installation of Accessories
  367
- Main Fuse
  367
- Replacing Bulbs
  367
  - Headlights (Models with HID Headlights)
    367
  - Headlights (Models Without HID Headlights)
    368
  - Front Turn Signal Light
    370
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    370
  - Rear Combination Lights
    370
  - Back-Up Light (5-Door)
    372
  - License Plate Light
    373
  - Map Light
    373
  - Dome Light and Cargo Area Light
    374
  - Trunk Light
    374
  - High Mount Stop Light (4-Door)
    375
  - Other Bulbs
    375
Specifications

376
- Specifications
  
  377
  - Dimensions
    377
  - Electrical System
    378
  - Engine
    378
  - Capacities
    379
  - Tires
    380
  - Wheel Alignment
    380
- Fuses and Circuits
  
  381
- Bulb Chart
  
  385
- Vehicle Identification
  
  388
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

390
- For U.S.A
  
  391
  - Index
    391
- Tire Information
  
  391
  - Tire Labeling
    391
  - Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
    392
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    393
    
    Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    394
    
    Glossary of Tire Terminology
    396
    
    Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
    400
    
    Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
    400
    
    Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
    403
    
    Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
    404
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    404
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  405
  - Treadwear
    405
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    405
  - Temperature A, B, C
    405
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
  
  406
  - Index
    408
    
    Gas Station Reference
    420

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Trunk Lid (4-Door)

Rear Gate (5-Door)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Power and Sound Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

AUX Unit Operation (if Equipped)

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

Interior Equipment

Interior Lights

Storage Compartment

Sun Visors

Cup Holders

Bottle Holders

Accessory Power Outlets

Ashtray (if Equipped)

Shopping Bag Hook (5-Door)

Floor Mat (if Equipped)

Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)

Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)

Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)

Automatic Transmission

Si-Drive (Wrx Sti)

Power Steering

Braking

Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX STI)

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)

Parking Your Vehicle

Hill Start Assist System (MT Models - if Equipped)

Cruise Control

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

If You Park Your Vehi Cle in Case of an

Temporary Spare Tire