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8-2 Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): . Do not race the engine. And do not allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except in an emergency. . Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or slow. . Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency. . Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency. The same break-in procedures should be applied to an overhauled engine, newly mounted engine or when brake pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones. Fuel economy hints The following suggestions will help to save fuel. . Select the proper gear position for the speed and road conditions. . Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always accelerate gently until you reach the desired speed. Then try to maintain that speed for as long as possible. . Do not pump the accelerator and avoid racing the engine. . Avoid unnecessary engine idling. . Keep the engine properly tuned. . Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown on the tire placard, which is located under the door latch on the driver's side. Low pressure will increase tire wear and fuel consumption. . Use the air conditioner only when necessary. . Keep the front and rear wheels in proper alignment. . Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo. Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) WARNING . Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. . Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. . Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. . Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. . Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly. . If at any time you suspect that

Section	Page
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags	25
Front seats	26
Fore and aft adjustment	27
Reclining the seatback	27
Seat cushion height adjustment (Driver’s seat)	28
Head restraint adjustment	28
Active head restraint	28
Seat heater	29
Rear seats	30
Armrest	30
Head restraint adjustment	31
Folding down the rear seatback	32
Seatbelts	33
Seatbelt safety tips	33
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)	34
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)	34
Seatbelt warning light and chime	35
Fastening the seatbelt	36
Seatbelt maintenance	43
Front seatbelt pretensioners	43
System monitors	44
System servicing	45
Precautions against vehicle modification	46
Child restraint systems	46
Where to place a child restraint system	47
Choosing a child restraint system	49
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt	49
Installing a booster seat	52
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)	53
Top tether anchorages	56
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)	59
Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers	59
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system	63
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag	75
SRS airbag system monitors	81
SRS airbag system servicing	83
Precautions against vehicle modification	83
Keys and doors	85
Keys	86
Key number plate	86
Immobilizer	86
Security ID plate	87
Security indicator light	87
Key replacement	88
Door locks	88
Locking and unlocking from the outside	88
Locking and unlocking from the inside	89
Battery drainage prevention function	89
Power door locking switches	90
Key lock-in prevention function	90
Remote keyless entry system	91
Locking the doors	92
Unlocking the doors	92
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate	93
Illuminated entry	93
Vehicle finder function	93
Sounding a panic alarm	93
Selecting audible signal operation	93
Replacing the battery	94
Replacing lost transmitters	94
Alarm system	98
System operation	98
Activating and deactivating the alarm system	98
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system	98
Arming the system	99
Disarming the system	100
Valet mode	100
Passive arming	101
Tripped sensor identification	102
Shock sensors (dealer option)	102
Child safety locks	103
Windows	103
Power windows	103
Trunk lid (4-door)	105
To open and close the trunk lid from outside	105
To open the trunk lid from inside	105
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever	106
Internal trunk lid release handle	106
Rear gate (5-door)	107
Instruments and controls	109
Ignition switch	111
LOCK	111
Acc	112
ON	112
START	112
Key reminder chime	113
Ignition switch light	113
Hazard warning flasher	113
Meters and gauges (Turbo models)	113
Combination meter illumination	113
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch	114
Speedometer	114
Odometer/Trip meter	114
Tachometer	115
Fuel gauge	116
Temperature gauge	117
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models)	117
Combination meter illumination	117
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch	118
Speedometer	118
Odometer/Trip meter	118
Tachometer	119
Fuel gauge	120
Warning and indicator lights	121
Seatbelt warning light and chime	121
SRS airbag system warning light	123
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators	123
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp	124
Coolant temperature low indicator light (Non-turbo models)/Coolant temperature high warning light (Non-turbo models)	125
Charge warning light	125
Oil pressure warning light	125
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles)	126
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)	126
ABS warning light	127
Brake system warning light	128
Low fuel warning light	129
Hill start assist warning light	129
Door open warning light	129
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)	129
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light	130
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light	130
Security indicator light	131
SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles)	132
Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT models)	132
Turn signal indicator lights	132
High beam indicator light	132
Cruise control indicator light	132
Cruise control set indicator light	133
Front fog light indicator light	133
Headlight indicator light	133
Clock	133
Information display	134
Outside temperature indicator	134
Average fuel consumption	135
Light control switch	135
Headlights	136
High/low beam change (dimmer)	136
Headlight flasher	136
Daytime running light system	137
Turn signal lever	137
Illumination brightness control	137
Front fog light switch	138
Wiper and washer	139
Windshield wiper and washer switches	140
Rear window wiper and washer switch – 5-door	141
Rear window defogger button	142
Windshield wiper deicer	143
Mirrors	144
Inside mirror	144
Outside mirrors	146
Tilt steering wheel	147
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel	148
Horn	149
Climate control	151
Ventilator	152
Air flow selection	152
Center and side ventilators	153
Manual climate control system	153
Control panel	153
Heater operation	155
Air conditioner operation	157
Automatic climate control system	158
Control panel	158
To use as full-automatic climate control system	158
To use as semi-automatic climate control system	158
Fan speed control dial	159
Temperature control dial	159
Air flow control dial	159
Air inlet selection button	160
Air conditioner button	160
Temperature sensors	161
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	162
Cleaning ventilation grille	162
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight	162
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit	162
Checking air conditioning system before summer season	162
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions	162
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded	162
Refrigerant for your climate control system	162
Air filtration system	163
Replacing an air filter	163
Audio	167
Antenna system	168
Roof antenna	168
FM reception	168
XMTM satellite radio reception	168
Installation of accessories	170
Audio set	171
Type A audio set	171
Type B audio set	172
Power and sound controls	173
Power switch and volume control	173
Sound control	173
Adjustable level of each mode	175
FM/AM radio operation	176
FM/AM selection	176
Tuning	176
Displaying radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)	178
Station preset	178
Satellite radio operation	179
XMTM satellite radio	179
Sirius satellite radio	179
Satellite radio reception	179
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner	179
Band selection	180
Channel and category selection	180
Channel preset	181
Display selection	182
CD player operation	182
How to insert a CD (type A)	183
How to insert a CD(s) (type B)	183
How to play back a CD	184
To select a track from its beginning	185
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing	186
Repeating	186
Random playback	187
Scan	188
Display selection	188
Folder selection	189
How to eject a CD from the player (type A)	189
How to eject CDs from the player (type B)	189
When the following messages are displayed	190
AUX unit operation	191
AUX jack	191
AUX inputs selection button	191
Audio control buttons	192
MODE button	192
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc	193
Interior equipment	197
Interior lights	198
Dome light	198
Cargo area light (5–door models)	198
Map light	199
Sun visors	199
Vanity mirror	199
Storage compartment	200
Glove box	200
Center console	200
Coin tray	200
Cup holders	201
Front passenger’s cup holder	201
Rear passenger’s cup holder	201
Bottle holders	202
Accessory power outlets	202
Use with a cigarette lighter (Canada only, if equipped)	203
Ashtray	204
Floor mat	205
Shopping bag hook	205
Cargo area cover (5-door – if equipped)	206
Using the cover	206
To remove the cover	207
To install the cover housing	207
Cargo tie-down hooks (5-door – if equipped)	207
Under-floor storage compartment	208
Starting and operating	209
Fuel	211
Fuel requirements	211
Fuel filler lid and cap	212
State emission testing (U.S. only)	215
Preparing to drive	216
Starting the engine	216
Manual transmission vehicle	216
Automatic transmission vehicle	217
Stopping the engine	218
Remote engine start system (dealer option)	218
Starting your vehicle	219
Remote start safety features	219
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start	219
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown	219
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle	220
Service mode	220
Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option	220
System maintenance	221
Manual transmission	222
Shifting speeds	223
Driving tips	223
Automatic transmission	224
Selector lever	225
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function	226
Selection of manual mode	227
Maximum speeds	228
Driving tips	229
SPORT mode	229
Shift lock release	230
Power steering	231
Braking	231
Braking tips	231
Brake system	231
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	232
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	232
ABS system self-check	233
ABS warning light	233
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system	234
Steps to take if EBD system fails	234
Vehicle Dynamics Control system	235
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor	237
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch	239
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)	240
Parking your vehicle	242
Parking brake	242
Parking tips	242
Hill start assist system (Manual transmission – if equipped)	243
Cruise control	244
To set cruise control	245
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	246
To turn off the cruise control	246
To change the cruising speed	246
Cruise control indicator light	248
Cruise control set indicator light	248
Driving tips	251
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	252
Fuel economy hints	252
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	252
Catalytic converter	253
Periodic inspections	254
Driving in foreign countries	254
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	255
Off road driving	256
All AWD models except OUTBACK	256
OUTBACK	256
Winter driving	258
Operation during cold weather	258
Driving on snowy and icy roads	259
Corrosion protection	260
Snow tires	260
Tire chains	261
Rocking the vehicle	261
Loading your vehicle	261
Vehicle capacity weight	262
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	263
Roof molding and crossbar	263
Trailer towing	265
In case of emergency	267
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency	268
Temporary spare tire	268
Precautions for AWD vehicles with automatic transmission	269
Flat tires	270
Changing a flat tire	270
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)	275
Jump starting	276
How to jump start	277
Engine overheating	279
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	279
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	279
Towing	279
Towing and tie-down hooks	280
Using a flat-bed truck	282
Towing with all wheels on the ground	282
Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked	283
Maintenance tools	284
Jack handle	284
Jack and other maintenance tools	285
Appearance care	287
Exterior care	288
Washing	288
Waxing and polishing	289
Cleaning aluminum wheels	289
Corrosion protection	290
Most common causes of corrosion	290
To help prevent corrosion	290
Cleaning the interior	291
Seat fabric	291
Leather seat materials	291
Synthetic leather upholstery	291
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches	291
Maintenance and service	293
Maintenance schedule	295
Maintenance precautions	295
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment	296
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running	296
Engine hood	297
Engine compartment overview	298
Non-turbo models	298
Turbo models	299
Engine oil	300
Checking the oil level	300
Changing the oil and oil filter	301
Recommended grade and viscosity	303
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	304
Synthetic oil	304
Cooling system	304
Cooling fan, hose and connections	304
Engine coolant	305
Air cleaner element	307
Replacing the air cleaner element	308
Spark plugs	310
Recommended spark plugs	310
Drive belts	310
Manual transmission oil	311
Checking the oil level	311
Recommended grade and viscosity	312
Automatic transmission fluid	312
Checking the fluid level	312
Recommended fluid	313
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)	313
Checking the oil level	313
Recommended grade and viscosity	314
Rear differential gear oil	314
Checking the gear oil level	314
Recommended grade and viscosity	315
Power steering fluid	316
Checking the fluid level	316
Recommended fluid	317
Brake fluid	317
Checking the fluid level	317
Recommended brake fluid	318
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)	318
Checking the fluid level	318
Recommended clutch fluid	319
Brake booster	319
Brake pedal	320
Checking the brake pedal free play	320
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	320
Clutch pedal (MT vehicles)	320
Checking the clutch function	320
Checking the clutch pedal free play	321
Hill start assist system (MT vehicles – if equipped)	321
Replacement of brake pad and lining	321
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings	322
Parking brake stroke	322
Tires and wheels	323
Types of tires	323
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	323
Tire inspection	324
Tire pressures and wear	325
Wheel balance	327
Wear indicators	327
Tire rotation direction mark	327
Tire rotation	328
Tire replacement	328
Wheel replacement	329
Aluminum wheels	329
Windshield washer fluid	330
Replacement of wiper blades	331
Windshield wiper blade assembly	331
Windshield wiper blade rubber	332
Rear window wiper blade assembly	333
Rear window wiper blade rubber	333
Battery	334
Fuses	335
Main fuse	337
Installation of accessories	337
Replacing bulbs	338
Headlight	339
Front turn signal light and parking light	342
Front fog light	342
Rear combination lights	342
Back-up light (5-door)	343
License plate light	344
Dome light, map light and cargo area light	344
Trunk light	345
High mount stop light	345
Other bulbs	345
Specifications	347
Specifications	348
Dimensions	348
Engine	349
Electrical system	349
Capacities	350
Tires	351
Wheel alignment	351
Fuses and circuits	352
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment	352
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	354
Bulb chart	355
Vehicle identification	356
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	357
For U.S.A.	358
Tire information	358
Tire labeling	358
Recommended tire inflation pressure	361
Glossary of tire terminology	362
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices	363
Vehicle load limit – how to determine	364
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities	367
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires	367
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit	368
Uniform tire quality grading standards	368
Treadwear	369
Traction AA, A, B, C	369
Temperature A, B, C	369
Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)	370

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8-2

Driving tips

New vehicle break-in driving

–

the first 1,000 miles (1,600

km)

The performance and long life of your

vehicle are dependent on how you handle

and care for your vehicle while it is new.

Follow these instructions during the first

1,000 miles (1,600 km):

Do not race the engine. And do not

allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm

except in an emergency.

Do not drive at one constant engine or

vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or

slow.

Avoid

starting

suddenly

and

rapid

acceleration, except in an emergency.

Avoid

hard

braking,

except

emergency.

The same break-in procedures should be

applied to an overhauled engine, newly

mounted engine or when brake pads or

brake linings are replaced with new ones.

Fuel economy hints

The following suggestions will help to save

fuel.

Select the proper gear position for the

speed and road conditions.

Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-

tion. Always accelerate gently until you

reach

the

desired

speed.

Then

try

maintain

that

speed

for

long

possible.

Do not pump the accelerator and avoid

racing the engine.

Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

Keep the engine properly tuned.

Keep the tires inflated to the correct

pressure shown on the tire placard, which

is located under the door latch on the

driver

’

s side. Low pressure will increase

tire wear and fuel consumption.

Use

the

air

conditioner

only

when

necessary.

Keep

the

front

and

rear

wheels

proper alignment.

Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or

cargo.

Engine exhaust gas (Carbon

monoxide)

WARNING

Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

Engine

exhaust

gas

contains

carbon

monoxide,

colorless

and odorless gas which is dan-

gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

Always properly maintain the en-

gine exhaust system to prevent

engine exhaust gas from enter-

ing the vehicle.

Never run the engine in a closed

space, such as a garage, except

for the brief time needed to drive

the vehicle in or out of it.

Avoid

remaining

parked

vehicle for a lengthy time while

the engine is running. If that is

unavoidable, then use the venti-

lation fan to force fresh air into

the vehicle.

Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leaves

or other obstructions to ensure

that

the

ventilation

system

al-

ways works properly.

If at any time you suspect that