| Section |
Page |
| 1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
26 |
| Front seats |
27 |
| Manual seat |
28 |
| Power seat (if equipped) |
29 |
| Reclining the seatback |
29 |
| Head restraint adjustment |
30 |
| Active head restraint |
31 |
| Lumbar support (if equipped) |
31 |
| Seat heater (if equipped) |
32 |
| Rear seats |
32 |
| Folding down the rear seat - Station wagon |
33 |
| Head restraint adjustment |
33 |
| Armrest (if equipped) |
35 |
| Loading long objects (Sedan) |
35 |
| Seatbelts |
36 |
| Seatbelt safety tips |
36 |
| Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
37 |
| Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
38 |
| Seatbelt warning light and chime |
38 |
| Fastening the seatbelt |
40 |
| Seatbelt maintenance |
46 |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners |
46 |
| System monitors |
47 |
| System servicing |
48 |
| Precautions against vehicle modification |
49 |
| Child restraint systems |
50 |
| Where to place a child restraint system |
51 |
| Choosing a child restraint system |
52 |
| Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
53 |
| Installing a booster seat |
56 |
| Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
57 |
| Top tether anchorages |
61 |
| *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
63 |
| Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers |
63 |
| Subaru advanced frontal airbag system |
68 |
| SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag |
78 |
| SRS airbag system monitors |
84 |
| SRS airbag system servicing |
85 |
| Precautions against vehicle modification |
86 |
| 2. Keys and doors |
88 |
| Keys |
89 |
| Key number |
89 |
| Immobilizer |
90 |
| Security ID plate |
90 |
| Security indicator light |
91 |
| Key replacement |
91 |
| Door locks |
91 |
| Locking and unlocking from the outside |
91 |
| Locking and unlocking from the inside |
92 |
| Battery drainage prevention function |
93 |
| Power door locking switches |
93 |
| Key lock-in prevention function |
94 |
| Remote keyless entry system |
94 |
| Locking the doors |
95 |
| Unlocking the doors |
96 |
| Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate |
96 |
| Illuminated entry |
96 |
| Vehicle finder function |
96 |
| Sounding a panic alarm |
97 |
| Selecting audible signal operation |
97 |
| Replacing the battery |
97 |
| Replacing lost transmitters |
98 |
| Alarm system |
101 |
| System alarm operation |
101 |
| Activating and deactivating the alarm system |
101 |
| If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system |
102 |
| Arming the system |
102 |
| Disarming the system |
103 |
| Valet mode |
103 |
| Passive arming |
104 |
| Tripped sensor identification |
105 |
| Shock sensors (dealer option) |
105 |
| Child safety locks |
105 |
| Windows |
106 |
| Power windows |
106 |
| Trunk lid (Sedan) |
108 |
| To open and close the trunk lid from outside |
108 |
| To open the trunk lid from inside |
109 |
| To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever |
109 |
| Internal trunk lid release handle |
109 |
| Rear gate (Station wagon) |
111 |
| Moonroof (if equipped) |
112 |
| Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) |
113 |
| Moonroof (Station wagon) |
114 |
| 3. Instruments and controls |
116 |
| Ignition switch |
118 |
| LOCK |
118 |
| ACC |
119 |
| ON |
119 |
| START |
119 |
| Key reminder chime |
120 |
| Ignition switch light |
120 |
| Hazard warning flasher |
120 |
| Meters and gauges (Turbo models) |
120 |
| Combination meter illumination |
120 |
| Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch |
121 |
| Speedometer |
121 |
| Odometer |
122 |
| Double trip meter |
122 |
| Tachometer |
123 |
| Fuel gauge |
123 |
| Temperature gauge |
124 |
| Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) |
125 |
| Combination meter illumination |
125 |
| Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch |
125 |
| Speedometer |
125 |
| Odometer |
126 |
| Double trip meter |
126 |
| Tachometer |
127 |
| Fuel gauge |
127 |
| Temperature gauge |
128 |
| Warning and indicator lights |
129 |
| Seatbelt warning light and chime |
129 |
| SRS airbag system warning light |
131 |
| Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators |
132 |
| CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp |
132 |
| Charge warning light |
133 |
| Oil pressure warning light |
133 |
| AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) |
133 |
| Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) |
133 |
| ABS warning light |
135 |
| Brake system warning light |
135 |
| Low fuel warning light |
136 |
| Door open warning light |
137 |
| All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) |
137 |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) |
137 |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) |
137 |
| Security indicator light |
138 |
| SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) |
139 |
| Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) |
139 |
| Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) |
139 |
| Turn signal indicator lights |
139 |
| High beam indicator light |
140 |
| Cruise control indicator light |
140 |
| Cruise control set indicator light |
140 |
| Headlight indicator light |
140 |
| Front fog light indicator light |
140 |
| Clock |
140 |
| Information display (Vehicle without Navigation System) |
141 |
| Outside temperature indicator |
142 |
| Current fuel consumption |
143 |
| Average fuel consumption |
143 |
| Driving range on remaining fuel |
144 |
| Journey time |
145 |
| Light control switch |
146 |
| Headlights |
146 |
| High/low beam change (dimmer) |
146 |
| Headlight flasher |
147 |
| Daytime running light system |
147 |
| Turn signal lever |
147 |
| Illumination brightness control |
148 |
| Parking light switch |
148 |
| Front fog light switch (if equipped) |
149 |
| Wiper and washer |
149 |
| Windshield wiper and washer switches |
150 |
| Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) |
152 |
| Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) |
153 |
| Rear window defogger button |
153 |
| Mirrors |
155 |
| Inside mirror |
155 |
| Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) |
155 |
| Outside mirrors |
156 |
| Tilt steering wheel |
158 |
| Horn |
158 |
| 4. Climate control |
160 |
| Ventilator |
161 |
| Air flow selection |
161 |
| Center and side ventilators |
162 |
| Manual climate control system (if equipped) |
162 |
| Control panel |
162 |
| Heater operation |
164 |
| Air conditioner operation |
166 |
| Automatic climate control system (if equipped) |
166 |
| Control panel |
167 |
| Temperature sensors |
170 |
| Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
171 |
| Cleaning ventilator grille |
171 |
| Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
171 |
| Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
171 |
| Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
171 |
| Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition |
171 |
| Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
171 |
| Refrigerant for your climate control system |
171 |
| Air filtration system (if equipped) |
172 |
| 5. Audio |
174 |
| Antenna system |
175 |
| Printed antenna |
175 |
| FM reception |
175 |
| Installation of accessories |
175 |
| Audio set |
176 |
| Type A audio set |
176 |
| Type B audio set |
176 |
| Type C audio set |
176 |
| Type A audio set (if equipped) |
177 |
| Radio operation |
178 |
| Compact disc player operation |
182 |
| Type B audio set (if equipped) |
186 |
| Radio operation |
187 |
| Built-in CD changer operation |
191 |
| Type C audio set (if equipped) |
199 |
| Radio operation |
200 |
| Built-in CD changer operation |
204 |
| Audio control buttons (if equipped) |
212 |
| Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
213 |
| MP3 audio |
215 |
| What is MP3? |
215 |
| Creating MP3 files |
215 |
| Saving MP3 files on a disc |
215 |
| Supported file systems |
216 |
| Compression format |
216 |
| Numbers of folders and files |
216 |
| Copyright issues |
216 |
| 6. Interior equipment |
218 |
| Interior light |
219 |
| Dome light |
219 |
| Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
219 |
| Map light |
219 |
| Sun visors |
220 |
| Sun visor extension plate |
220 |
| Vanity mirror with light |
221 |
| Storage compartment |
221 |
| Glove box |
221 |
| Center console box |
222 |
| Center panel compartment (if equipped) |
223 |
| Overhead console (if equipped) |
223 |
| Cup holder |
224 |
| Front passenger’s cup holder |
224 |
| Rear passenger’s cup holder |
224 |
| Accessory power outlets |
225 |
| Ashtray |
226 |
| Front ashtray |
226 |
| Coat hook |
227 |
| Rear passenger area |
227 |
| Shopping bag hook |
228 |
| Floor mat |
229 |
| Cargo area cover (Station wagon) |
229 |
| Using the cover |
229 |
| To remove the cover housing |
230 |
| To remove the rear gate board |
230 |
| Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board |
230 |
| To install the cover housing |
231 |
| To install the rear gate board |
231 |
| Stowage boxes (Station wagon) |
232 |
| Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped) |
232 |
| Under-floor storage compartment |
233 |
| HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if equipped) |
234 |
| Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. |
235 |
| Programming rolling-code- protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. |
236 |
| Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada |
237 |
| Programming other devices |
237 |
| Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
237 |
| Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button |
237 |
| Erasing HomeLink® button memory |
238 |
| In case a problem occurs |
238 |
| 7. Starting and operating |
240 |
| Fuel |
241 |
| Fuel requirements |
241 |
| Fuel filler lid and cap |
243 |
| State emission testing (U.S. only) |
245 |
| Preparing to drive |
246 |
| Starting the engine |
247 |
| Manual transmission vehicle |
247 |
| Automatic transmission vehicle |
247 |
| Stopping the engine |
248 |
| Manual transmission |
248 |
| Shifting speeds |
249 |
| Driving tips |
250 |
| Automatic transmission - 4- speed |
250 |
| Selector lever |
251 |
| Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
252 |
| Selection of manual mode |
253 |
| Maximum speeds |
254 |
| Driving tips |
255 |
| SPORT mode |
255 |
| Shift lock release |
255 |
| Automatic transmission - 5- speed |
256 |
| Selector lever |
257 |
| Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
258 |
| Selection of manual mode |
259 |
| Maximum speeds |
261 |
| Driving tips |
262 |
| SPORT mode |
262 |
| Shift lock release |
262 |
| Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) |
263 |
| Power steering |
264 |
| Braking |
264 |
| Braking tips |
264 |
| Brake system |
264 |
| Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
265 |
| ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
265 |
| ABS system self-check |
265 |
| ABS warning light |
266 |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
267 |
| Steps to take if EBD system fails |
267 |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control system (if equipped) |
268 |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor |
270 |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch |
271 |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
272 |
| Parking your vehicle |
274 |
| Cruise control |
275 |
| To set cruise control |
276 |
| To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
276 |
| To turn off the cruise control |
277 |
| To change the cruising speed |
277 |
| Cruise control indicator light |
278 |
| Cruise control set indicator light |
278 |
| 8. Driving tips |
280 |
| New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
281 |
| Fuel economy hints |
281 |
| Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
281 |
| Catalytic converter |
282 |
| Periodic inspections |
283 |
| Driving in foreign countries |
283 |
| Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
284 |
| Off road driving |
285 |
| Winter driving |
286 |
| Operation during cold weather |
286 |
| Driving on snowy and icy roads |
288 |
| Corrosion protection |
289 |
| Snow tires |
289 |
| Tire chains |
290 |
| Rocking the vehicle |
291 |
| Loading your vehicle |
291 |
| Vehicle capacity weight |
292 |
| GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
293 |
| Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) |
293 |
| Trailer hitch (if equipped) |
297 |
| Connecting a trailer |
298 |
| When you do not tow a trailer |
299 |
| Trailer towing |
299 |
| Warranties and maintenance |
299 |
| Maximum load limits |
300 |
| Trailer hitches |
303 |
| Connecting a trailer |
304 |
| Trailer towing tips |
305 |
| 9. In case of emergency |
308 |
| If you park your vehicle in an emergency |
309 |
| Temporary spare tire |
309 |
| Flat tires |
311 |
| Changing a flat tire |
311 |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
316 |
| Jump starting |
317 |
| How to jump start |
317 |
| Engine overheating |
319 |
| If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
319 |
| If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
319 |
| Towing |
320 |
| Towing and tie-down hooks |
320 |
| Using a flat-bed truck |
323 |
| Towing with all wheels on the ground |
323 |
| Rear gate (Station wagon) - if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
324 |
| Maintenance tools |
325 |
| Jack |
325 |
| Jack handle |
325 |
| Other maintenance tools |
326 |
| 10. Appearance care |
328 |
| Exterior care |
329 |
| Washing |
329 |
| Waxing and polishing |
330 |
| Cleaning aluminum wheels |
330 |
| Corrosion protection |
331 |
| Most common causes of corrosion |
331 |
| To help prevent corrosion |
331 |
| Cleaning the interior |
332 |
| Seat fabric |
332 |
| Leather seat materials |
332 |
| Synthetic leather upholstery |
332 |
| Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface |
332 |
| 11. Maintenance and service |
334 |
| Maintenance schedule |
336 |
| Maintenance precautions |
336 |
| Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
337 |
| When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
337 |
| Engine hood |
337 |
| Engine compartment overview |
339 |
| Engine oil |
342 |
| Checking the oil level |
342 |
| Changing the oil and oil filter |
343 |
| Recommended grade and viscosity |
345 |
| Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
346 |
| Cooling system |
346 |
| Hose and connections |
347 |
| Engine coolant |
347 |
| Air cleaner element |
350 |
| Replacing the air cleaner element |
350 |
| Spark plugs |
352 |
| Recommended spark plugs |
352 |
| Drive belts |
353 |
| Manual transmission oil |
353 |
| Checking the oil level |
353 |
| Recommended grade and viscosity |
354 |
| Automatic transmission fluid |
355 |
| Checking the fluid level |
355 |
| Recommended fluid |
356 |
| Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) |
356 |
| Checking the oil level |
356 |
| Recommended grade and viscosity |
357 |
| Rear differential gear oil |
357 |
| Checking the gear oil level |
357 |
| Recommended grade and viscosity |
359 |
| Power steering fluid |
360 |
| Checking the fluid level |
360 |
| Recommended fluid |
360 |
| Brake fluid |
361 |
| Checking the fluid level |
361 |
| Recommended brake fluid |
361 |
| Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) |
362 |
| Checking the fluid level |
362 |
| Recommended clutch fluid |
362 |
| Brake booster |
363 |
| Brake pedal |
363 |
| Checking the brake pedal free play |
363 |
| Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
363 |
| Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) |
364 |
| Checking the clutch function |
364 |
| Checking the clutch pedal free play |
364 |
| Replacement of brake pad and lining |
364 |
| Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
365 |
| Parking brake stroke |
365 |
| Tires and wheels |
366 |
| Types of tires |
366 |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
366 |
| Tire inspection |
367 |
| Tire pressures and wear |
368 |
| Wheel balance |
370 |
| Wear indicators |
370 |
| Tire rotation |
370 |
| Tire replacement |
371 |
| Wheel replacement |
371 |
| Aluminum wheels |
372 |
| Windshield washer fluid |
372 |
| Replacement of wiper blades |
374 |
| Windshield wiper blade assembly |
374 |
| Windshield wiper blade rubber |
375 |
| Rear window wiper blade assembly |
375 |
| Rear window wiper blade rubber |
376 |
| Battery |
377 |
| Fuses |
378 |
| Main fuse |
380 |
| Installation of accessories |
380 |
| Replacing bulbs |
381 |
| Headlight |
382 |
| Parking light |
383 |
| Front turn signal light |
383 |
| Front fog light (if equipped) |
383 |
| Rear combination lights |
384 |
| Backup light (Station wagon) |
385 |
| License plate light |
386 |
| Dome light |
386 |
| Map light |
387 |
| Door step light |
387 |
| Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
388 |
| Trunk light (Sedan) |
388 |
| High mount stop light (Sedan) |
389 |
| 12. Specifications |
390 |
| Specifications |
391 |
| Dimensions |
391 |
| Engine |
392 |
| Electrical system |
392 |
| Capacities |
393 |
| Tires |
394 |
| Wheel alignment |
394 |
| Fuses and circuits |
395 |
| Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment |
395 |
| Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
397 |
| Bulb chart |
398 |
| Vehicle identification |
399 |
| 13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
400 |
| Tire information |
401 |
| Tire labeling |
401 |
| Recommended tire inflation pressure |
404 |
| Glossary of tire terminology |
405 |
| Tire care - maintenance and safety practices |
406 |
| Vehicle load limit - how to determine |
407 |
| Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
409 |
| Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
410 |
| Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
410 |
| Uniform tire quality grading standards |
411 |
| Treadwear |
411 |
| Traction AA, A, B, C |
411 |
| Temperature A, B, C |
411 |
| Reporting safety defects (USA) |
412 |
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