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 |