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Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the "Seatbelts" sections in this chapter. D Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed - faster than the blink of an eye - and force to protect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. D Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the car and cause injury. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children 1-44

Section	Page
1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags	25
Front seats	26
Seat heater (if equipped)	33
Rear seats	34
Armrest (if equipped)	34
Headrest adjustment ― Rear center seating position on Station wagon	36
Folding down the rear seat ― Station wagon	36
Seatbelts	40
Seatbelt safety tips	40
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)	42
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)	42
Seatbelt warning light and chime	42
Fastening the seatbelt	43
Seatbelt maintenance	52
Front seatbelt pretensioners	53
Child restraint systems	57
Top tether anchorages	64
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)	67
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints	67
SRS frontal airbag	72
SRS side airbag (if equipped)	79
SRS airbag system monitors	86
SRS airbag system servicing	87
Precautions against vehicle modification	88
2. Keys and doors	91
Keys	92
Door locks	93
Power door locking switches	95
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)	96
Vehicle finder function	98
Security system (if equipped)	103
Child safety locks	110
Windows	111
Power windows	111
Trunk lid (Sedan)	114
Internal trunk lid release handle	116
Rear gate (Station wagon)	119
Moonroof (if equipped)	120
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan)	120
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon)	122
3. Instruments and controls	125
Ignition switch	127
Key reminder chime	129
Ignition switch light	129
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)	129
Hazard warning flasher	131
Meters and gauges	131
Speedometer	131
Odometer/Trip meter	131
Tachometer	133
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped)	133
Fuel gauge	133
Temperature gauge	134
Warning and indicator lights	134
Seatbelt warning light and chime	135
SRS airbag system warning light	135
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp	136
Charge warning light	137
Oil pressure warning light	137
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles)	138
ABS warning light	138
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) warning light (if equipped)	139
Brake system warning light	140
Door open warning lights	141
Low fuel warning light	141
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles except GT and vehicle with VDC)	141
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) operation indicator light (if equipped)	141
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped)	142
Security system status indicator light (if equipped)	142
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles)	142
Turn signal indicator lights	143
High beam indicator light	143
Clock	143
Light control switch	144
Daytime running light system	145
Turn signal lever	146
Illumination brightness control	146
Parking light switch	147
Fog light switch (if equipped)	148
Wiper and washer	148
Windshield wiper and washer switches	150
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)	152
Rear window defogger switch	153
Mirrors	155
Inside mirror	155
Outside mirrors	158
Tilt steering wheel	160
Horn	161
4. Climate control	163
Ventilator	164
Manual heating and air conditioning system	166
Heater operation	169
Air conditioner operation	172
Automatic climate control system (if equipped)	174
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	182
Air filtration system (if equipped)	184
5. Audio	185
Antenna system	186
Installation of accessories	187
Audio set	187
Type A and B audio set (if equipped)	190
Type C audio set (if equipped)	200
McIntosh audio set (if equipped)	210
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)	220
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD)	223
6. Interior equipment	225
Interior light	226
Dome light	226
Cargo area light (if equipped)	227
Map light (if equipped)	227
Sun visors	228
Vanity mirror (if equipped)	229
Storage compartment	229
Glove box	230
Center console	230
Coin compartment	231
Overhead console (if equipped)	231
Cup holder	232
Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped)	233
Ashtray	236
OnStar system (if equipped)	237
OnStar subscription plans	238
OnStar services	239
OnStar personal calling	241
OnStar virtual advisor	242
OnStar system limitations	242
Accessory power outlet	243
Convenience hook	244
Floor mat (if equipped)	246
Luggage cover (if equipped)	246
Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped)	248
Subfloor storage (if equipped)	248
7. Starting and operating	251
Fuel	252
Fuel requirements	252
Fuel filler lid and cap	254
State emission testing (U.S. only)	257
Preparing to drive	259
Starting the engine	260
Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle	260
Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle	260
Starting the engine during cold weather below ‐4°F (‐20°C)	261
Starting a flooded engine	261
Stopping the engine	262
Manual transmission	262
Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback)	271
Shift lock release	279
Shift lock release	279
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped)	280
Power steering	281
Braking	281
Braking tips	281
Brake system	282
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	283
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	283
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system (if equipped)	286
VDC OFF switch	291
Parking your vehicle	292
Cruise control (if equipped)	294
8. Driving tips	299
New vehicle break-in driving ‐ the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	300
Fuel economy hints	301
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	301
Catalytic converter	302
Periodic inspections	303
Driving in foreign countries	303
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	304
Off road driving	305
Winter driving	308
Snow tires	312
Tire chains	314
Rocking the vehicle	314
Loading your vehicle	315
Vehicle capacity weight	316
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	317
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped)	318
Trailer hitch (if equipped)	322
Trailer towing	326
9. In case of emergency	339
If you park your vehicle in an emergency	340
Temporary spare tire	341
Flat tires	342
Jump starting	350
Engine overheating	353
Towing	354
Moonroof ― if the moonroof cannot be closed	362
Maintenance tools	363
Jack and jack handle	364
10. Appearance care	365
Exterior care	366
Washing	366
Waxing and polishing	367
Cleaning aluminum wheels	368
Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK)	368
Corrosion protection	369
Cleaning the interior	370
11. Maintenance and service	373
Maintenance schedule	375
Maintenance precautions	375
Engine hood	377
Engine compartment overview	379
Engine oil	381
Cooling system	386
Engine coolant	387
Air cleaner element	390
Spark plugs	393
Drive belts	394
Manual transmission oil	395
Automatic transmission fluid	396
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)	398
Rear differential gear oil	399
Power steering fluid	401
Brake fluid	402
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)	404
Brake booster	405
Brake pedal	406
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles)	407
Replacement of brake pad and lining	408
Parking brake stroke	409
Tires and wheels	410
Types of tires	410
Tire inspection	411
Tire pressures and wear	411
Wheel balance	414
Wear indicators	415
Tire rotation	416
Tire replacement	416
Wheel replacement	417
Wheel covers	418
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)	419
Windshield washer fluid	419
Replacement of windshield wiper blades	420
Battery	423
Fuses	424
Main fuse	426
Installation of accessories	426
Replacing bulbs	427
Headlight	429
Front fog light (if equipped)	431
Front turn signal light, parking light and marker light	431
Rear combination lights	433
License plate light	436
Map light, dome light, luggage compartment light and door step light	437
Trunk light	438
High mount stop light	439
12. Specifications	441
Specifications	442
Dimensions	442
Engine	443
Electrical system	443
Capacities	444
Tires	444
Wheel alignment	445
Fuses and circuits	446
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray	446
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	450
Bulb chart	454
Vehicle identification	455
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	457
Uniform tire quality grading standards	458
Treadwear	458
Traction AA, A, B, C	458
Temperature A, B, C	459
Reporting safety defects (USA)	460

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Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or

death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag.

For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system,

see the “Seatbelts” sections in this chapter.

Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Be-

cause the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed – faster

than the blink of an eye – and force to protect in high speed colli-

sions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body

is too close to SRS airbag.

It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries

that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in

proper position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident

braking.

Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that

an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and

bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deploy-

ment force.

The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force.

Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag

deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air-

bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al-

ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering

wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and

the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible

and sit upright and well back in the seat.

Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or

between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys,

those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could

be propelled inside the car and cause injury.

Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re-

strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable

speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if

they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im-

properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than

adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater.

For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children