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Subaru Vehicle Owner's Manual

Subaru Vehicle Owner's Manual (485 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Table of Contents
2
Pictorial Index
6
Vehicle View
6
Interior Features
8
Instrument Panel
11
Noise from under Vehicle after Turning off the Engine
14
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System
15
Event Data Recorder
16
Symbols
18
1 Before Driving

19
- Key Information
  20
- Keys
  20
- Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors and Trunk Lid
  23
- Opening and Closing the Windows
  70
  - Power Windows
    70
    
    Window Lock Switch
    70
    
    Operating the Power Windows after Turning the Engine off
    71
    
    The Power Windows Can be Operated When
    71
    
    When the Power Window Does Not Close Normally
    72
- Refueling Opening the Fuel Tank Cap
  73
- Closing the Fuel Tank Cap
  74
- Security System
  77
  - Engine Immobilizer System
    77
  - Theft Prevention Labels (U.S.A.)
    80
  - Alarm
    81
    
    Activating/Deactivating the Alarm System
    82
    
    Triggering of the Alarm
    83
  - Correct Driving Posture
    85
- Safety Information
  85
  - SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
    87
    
    SRS Airbag System Components
    92
    
    If the SRS Airbags Deploy (Inflate)
    93
    
    Advanced Frontal Airbag System
    94
    
    Driver’s SRS Frontal Airbag
    95
    
    Front Passenger’s SRS Frontal Airbag
    95
    
    Occupant Detection System
    96
    
    SRS Operation
    102
    
    When SRS Frontal Airbags will Not Deploy
    107
    
    SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
    109
    
    SRS Airbag Precautions
    116
    
    SRS Airbag System Monitors
    120
  - Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
    122
  - Child Restraint Systems
    131
    
    Rear Seat Seating Positions
    133
    
    Where to Place a Child Restraint System
    133
    
    Child Restraint Precautions
    134
  - Installing Child Restraints
    136
    
    Child Restraint LATCH Anchors
    136
    
    Installation with LATCH System
    137
    
    Installing Child Restraints Using a Seatbelt
    139
    
    Booster Seat
    141
    
    Child Restraint Systems with a Top Tether Strap
    142
    
    Removing a Child Restraint Installed with a Seatbelt
    142
  - When Driving
    145
- Driving Procedures
  146
  - Driving the Vehicle
    146
    
    Parking the Vehicle
    147
    
    Driving in the Rain
    148
    
    Engine Speed While Driving (Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission)
    148
    
    Starting off on a Steep Uphill
    148
    
    New Vehicle Break-In Driving (the First 1000 Miles [1600 Km])
    149
    
    REV Indicator
    149
  - Engine (Ignition) Switch (Vehicles with a Keyless Access with Push Button Start System)
    159
    
    Stopping the Engine
    161
    
    Changing Push-Button Ignition Switch Mode
    162
    
    Auto Power off Function
    163
    
    When Stopping the Engine with Select Lever in a Position Other than P
    163
    
    Steering Lock
    164
    
    Immediately after Reconnecting the Battery Terminals
    165
    
    Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention
    165
    
    When the Steering Lock Cannot be Released
    165
    
    To Prevent Battery Discharge
    167
    
    Changing the Engine Switch Positions
    168
    
    Starting the Engine
    168
    
    Key Reminder Function
    169
  - Engine (Ignition) Switch
    170
  - Automatic Transmission
    171
    
    Shifting the Select Lever
    171
    
    System
    171
    
    Shift Position Uses
    172
    
    Selecting a Driving Mode
    173
    
    Manual Mode Driving
    174
    
    Automatic Gear Selection When the Vehicle Is Stopped
    176
    
    Temporary Manual Mode Driving
    176
    
    Adaptive Control
    177
    
    Manual Transmission
    178
    
    Shifting the Shift Lever
    178
    
    Shift-Up Indicator
    179
    
    To Prevent Damage to the Transmission
    180
    
    Turn Signal Lever
    181
    
    Parking Brake
    182
    
    Horn
    183
- Instrument Cluster Gauges and Meters
  184
  - Switch the Display
    186
  - Setting the Shift Position Indicator and Shift-Up Indicator
    187
  - Tachometer Indicator Needle Movement Function When Starting Vehicle
    187
  - Instrument Panel Light Control
    188
  - Indicators and Warning Lights
    189
    
    Indicators
    190
    
    Warning Lights
    192
  - Multi-Information Display
    194
    
    Changing the REV Indicator Settings
    196
    
    Setting the REV Indicator
    196
    
    Deactivating the REV Indicator Settings
    197
    
    Press and Hold the “DISP” Switch
    197
- Operating the Lights and Windshield Wipers
  199
  - Headlight Switch
    199
    
    Turning on the High Beam Headlights
    200
    
    Manual Headlight Leveling Dial
    201
    
    Daytime Running Light System
    202
    
    Headlight Control Sensor
    202
    
    Automatic Light off System
    203
    
    Light Reminder Buzzer
    203
  - Fog Light Switch
    205
  - Windshield Wipers and Washer
    206
- Using Other Driving Systems
  209
  - Cruise Control
    209
    
    Adjusting the Set Speedb (Cruise Control)
    210
    
    Canceling and Resuming the Constant Speed Control
    211
    
    Cruise Control Can be Set When
    211
    
    Accelerating after Setting the Vehicle Speed
    212
    
    Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation
    212
    
    The System May be Malfunctioning When
    212
  - Driving Assist Systems
    213
    
    When the Trac/Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Systems Are Operating
    213
    
    Disabling the TRAC System
    214
    
    Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) SPORT Mode
    214
    
    Sounds and Vibrations Caused by the ABS, Brake Assist, TRAC
    215
    
    Turning off both TRAC and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Systems
    215
    
    Automatic Deactivation of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) SPORT Mode
    216
    
    Reduced Effectiveness of the Electric Power Steering System
    216
    
    Capacity and Distribution
    218
- Driving Information Cargo and Luggage
  218
- Using the Audio System
  250
  - Using the AUX/USB Port
    250
  - Interior Lights List
    251
- Using the Interior Lights
  251
  - Interior Light
    252
  - Illuminated Entry System
    252
- Using the Storage Features
  253
  - List of Storage Features
    253
  - Glove Box
    254
  - Bottle Holders
    255
  - Cup Holders/Console Tray
    256
    
    Changing the Console Tray Size
    256
    
    Changing the Cup Holder Position
    256
  - Sun Visors
    258
- Other Interior Features
  258
  - Vanity Mirrors
    259
  - Clock
    260
  - Outside Temperature Display
    261
  - Power Outlets
    262
  - Seat Heaters
    264
  - Floor Mat
    266
4 Maintenance and Care

269
- Handling the Antenna
  270
- Maintenance and Care Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior
  270
  - Aluminum Wheels
    271
  - Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior
    274
  - Cleaning and Protecting the Alcantara ® Area
    278
    
    Maintenance Requirements
    280
    
    General Maintenance
    283
    
    Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
    286
  - Automatic Car Washes
    271
  - High Pressure Car Washes
    271
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
  287
  - Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions
    287
    
    Engine Hood Maintenance
    290
    
    Engine Compartment Maintenance
    292
    
    Checking the Engine Oil
    293
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    294
    
    Engine Oil Consumption
    295
    
    Engine Coolant
    296
    
    Coolant Selection
    297
    
    Brake Fluid
    298
    
    Radiator and Condenser
    298
    
    Adding Fluid
    299
    
    Battery
    300
    
    Checking Battery Fluid
    300
    
    Adding Distilled Water
    301
    
    After Recharging/Reconnecting the Battery
    302
    
    Before Recharging the Battery
    302
    
    Chemicals in the Battery
    303
    
    Emergency Measures Regarding Electrolyte
    303
    
    Using the Gauge (Washer Fluid)
    304
    
    Tire Rotation
    306
  - Tires
    306
    
    Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valves and Transmitters
    307
    
    Registering ID Codes (Vehicles with a Tire Pressure Warning System)
    308
    
    Maximum Load of Tire
    309
    
    Tire Types
    309
  - Tire Inflation Pressure
    313
    
    Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval
    314
    
    Effects of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure
    315
    
    Instructions for Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    315
    
    Aluminum Wheel Precautions
    317
    
    Wheel Selection
    317
  - Wheels
    317
  - When Replacing Wheels
    318
  - Air Conditioning Filter
    320
  - Transmitter/Access Key Battery
    323
  - Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
    324
  - Checking and Replacing Fuses
    327
    
    Fuse Layout and Amperage Ratings
    330
    
    Instrument Panel Fuses
    333
  - Light Bulbs
    335
    
    Inside Bulb Locations
    336
    
    Rear Bulb Locations
    336
    
    Replacing Light Bulbs
    337
    
    Front Side Marker Lights
    338
    
    Front Fog Lights
    339
    
    Rear Side Marker Lights
    341
    
    Rear Turn Signal Lights
    342
    
    Back-Up Lights
    343
    
    License Plate Lights
    344
    
    Interior Light Bulb
    345
    
    Vanity Lights
    346
    
    Removing/Installing the Luggage Trim Cover/Trunk Lid Panel Cover Clip
    348
  - When Trouble Arises
    351
- Washer Fluid
  304
- Essential Information
  352
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    352
  - If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
    353
    
    Emergency Towing
    353
    
    Installing Towing Eyelet
    355
    
    Towing with a Sling-Type Truck
    357
    
    Towing with a Wheel Lift-Type Truck
    358
    
    Using a Flat Bed Truck
    359
  - If You Think Something Is Wrong
    360
  - Fuel Pump Shut off System
    361
- Steps to Take in an Emergency
  362
  - If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds
    362
    
    Follow the Correction Procedures
    365
    
    Before Jacking up the Vehicle
    376
  - If You Have a Flat Tire
    376
    
    Location of the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
    376
    
    Taking out the Spare Tire
    377
    
    Replacing a Flat Tire
    378
    
    Installing the Spare Tire
    380
    
    Installing the Wheel Ornament (Vehicles with Steel Wheels)
    382
    
    Storing the Tire
    382
  - If the Engine will Not Start
    387
  - Emergency Start Function
    388
  - If the Select Lever Cannot be Shifted from P
    390
  - If You Lose Your Keys
    391
  - If the Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
    392
  - Unlocking and Locking the Doors, Unlocking the Trunk Lid
    392
  - If the Battery Is Discharged
    396
    
    Avoiding a Discharged Battery
    398
    
    Charging the Battery
    398
    
    Precautions When the Battery Is Discharged
    398
    
    Starting the Engine When the Battery Is Discharged
    398
    
    Avoiding Battery Fires or Explosions
    399
    
    Battery Precautions
    399
  - If Your Vehicle Overheats
    401
  - Overheating
    402
  - If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck
    404
6 Vehicle Specifications

407
- Dimensions and Weight
  408
- Specifications Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)
  408
  - The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    409
  - Engine Number
    410
  - Engine Data
    411
  - Fuel Data
    411
  - Engine Oil Selection
    412
  - Lubrication System Data
    412
  - Recommended Viscosity
    412
  - How to Read Oil Container Label
    413
  - Cooling System Data
    414
  - Ignition System Data
    414
  - Automatic Transmission Data
    415
  - Differential Data
    415
  - Electrical System Data
    415
  - Clutch Data
    416
  - Manual Transmission Data
    416
  - Brakes Data
    417
  - Steering Data
    418
  - Tires and Wheels Data
    418
  - Light Bulbs Data
    419
  - Fuel Information
    420
    
    Fuel Octane Rating
    420
    
    Blended Gasoline
    422
    
    Gasoline Containing MMT
    422
  - Tire Information
    424
    
    Typical Tire Symbols
    424
    
    Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    426
    
    Tire Size
    427
    
    Tire Section Names
    428
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    428
    
    Temperature A, B, C
    429
    
    Traction AA, A, B, C
    429
    
    Treadwear
    429
    
    Glossary of Tire Terminology
    430
  - Customizable Features
    437
  - Customization Customizable Features
    437
7 For Owners

441
- Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners
  442
- Seatbelt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)
  443
- SRS Airbag Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)
  446
- Index
  469
- Abbreviation List
  470
- Alphabetical Index
  471
- What to Do if
  481
  - Warning Lights List
    483
  - Fuel Filler Lid P
    484
  - Gas Station Information
    484

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