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8-26 Driving tips Side mirrors Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle's electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle's lighting circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and parking lights each time you hitch up. Tires 800018 maintained in the front tires. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer's specifications. In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire. If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire is firmly secured. After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/or other applicable regulations. Trailer lights Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle. Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly inflated. The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is shown in chapter 12, "Specifications" and in "GAS STATION REFERENCE" at the end of this manual. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recommended pressure when the tires are cold. Normal pressure should be Trailer towing tips Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle's lighting system. Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days. When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different from normal operation. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind:

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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8-26

Driving tips

Side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle,

check that the standard side mirrors pro-

vide a good rearward field of view without

significant blind spots. If significant blind

spots occur with the vehicle’s standard

side mirrors, use towing mirrors that con-

form with Federal, state/province and/or

other applicable regulations.

Trailer lights

Connection of trailer lights to your vehi-

cle’s electrical system requires modifica-

tions to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to in-

crease its capacity and accommodate wir-

ing changes. To ensure the trailer lights

are connected properly, please consult

your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper

operation of the turn signals, the brake

lights and parking lights each time you

hitch up.

Tires

Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle

are properly inflated.

The recommended cold tire pressure un-

der trailer towing conditions is shown in

chapter 12, “Specifications” and in “GAS

STATION REFERENCE” at the end of this

manual. Adjust the rear tire pressure to

the recommended pressure when the tires

are cold. Normal pressure should be

maintained in the front tires.

Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and

proper inflation pressure should be in ac-

cordance with the trailer manufacturer’s

specifications.

In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire

when towing a trailer, ask a commercial

road service to repair the flat tire.

If you carry a regular size spare tire in your

vehicle or trailer as a precaution against

getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare

tire is firmly secured.

Trailer towing tips

Direct splicing or other improper

connection of trailer lights may

damage your vehicle’s electrical

system and cause a malfunction of

your vehicle’s lighting system.

800018

Never tow a trailer when the tempo-

rary spare tire is used. The tempo-

rary spare tire is not designed to

sustain the towing load. Use of the

temporary spare tire when towing

can result in failure of the spare tire

and/or less stability of the vehicle.

Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h)

when towing a trailer in hilly coun-

try on hot days.

When towing a trailer, steering,

stability, stopping distance and

braking performance will be dif-

ferent from normal operation. For

safety’s sake, you should employ

extra caution when towing a trail-

er and you should never speed.

You should also keep the follow-

ing tips in mind: