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9-12 In case of emergency Engine overheating WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously. If the engine overheats, pull off the road safely and stop the vehicle in a safe place. & If steam is coming from the engine compartment Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. 2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment. Refer to "Engine hood" F11-7. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not turning, immediately turn off the engine and contact your authorized dealer for repair. 3. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped, turn off the engine. If the coolant temperature high warning light illuminates, turn off the engine. 4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the coolant level in the reserve tank. If the coolant level is below the "LOW" mark, add coolant up to the "FULL" mark. 5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant. If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn the cap counterclockwise slowly without pressing down until it stops. Release the pressure from the radiator. After the pressure has been fully released, remove the cap by pressing down and turning it. Towing WARNING Never tow AWD vehicles (including AT, MT and CVT) with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential. & If no steam is coming from the engine compartment NOTE For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant, refer to "Engine coolant" F11-18. 1. Keep the engine running at idling speed. If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Prologue	3
Warranties	4
Warranties for U.S.A.	4
Warranties for Canada	4
How to use this Owner’s Manual	4
Using your Owner’s Manual	4
Safety warnings	5
Safety symbol	5
Abbreviation list	5
Vehicle symbols	6
Safety precautions when driving	7
Seatbelt and SRS airbag	7
Child safety	8
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)	9
Drinking and driving	9
Drugs and driving	10
Driving when tired or sleepy	10
Car phone/cell phone and driving	10
Modification of your vehicle	11
Driving with pets	11
Tire pressures	11
California proposition 65 warning	11
Illustrated index	13
Exterior	13
Interior	15
Instrument panel	18
Light control and wiper control levers/switches	19
Combination meter	20
Warning and indicator lights	22
Function settings	23
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags	24
Front seats	25
Manual seat	26
Power seat	27
Head restraint adjustment	29
Seat heater	29
Rear seats	30
Reclining the seatback (Outback)	31
Folding down the rear seatback	32
Head restraint adjustment	33
Armrest	35
Seatbelts	35
Seatbelt safety tips	35
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)	37
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)	37
Seatbelt warning light and chime	37
Fastening the seatbelt	38
Seatbelt maintenance	45
Front seatbelt pretensioners	45
System monitors	46
System servicing	47
Precautions against vehicle modification	48
Child restraint systems	48
Where to place a child restraint system	50
Choosing a child restraint system	51
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt	51
Installing a booster seat	55
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)	56
Top tether anchorages	59
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)	61
Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers	61
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system	66
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag	77
SRS airbag system monitors	88
SRS airbag system servicing	89
Precautions against vehicle modification	90
Keys and doors	92
Keys	93
Key number	93
Immobilizer	94
Security ID plate	94
Security indicator light	95
Key replacement	95
Door locks	95
Locking and unlocking from the outside	95
Locking and unlocking from the inside	96
Battery drainage prevention function	97
Power door locking switches	98
Key lock-in prevention function	98
Remote keyless entry system	99
Locking the doors	100
Unlocking the doors	100
Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)	100
Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)	101
Vehicle finder function	101
Sounding a panic alarm	101
Selecting audible signal operation	101
Replacing the battery	102
Replacing lost transmitters	103
Alarm system	106
System alarm operation	106
Activating and deactivating the alarm system	107
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system	107
Arming the system	107
Disarming the system	109
Valet mode	109
Passive arming	109
Tripped sensor identification	110
Shock sensors (dealer option)	110
Child safety locks	111
Windows	111
Power window operation by driver	112
Power window operation by passengers	114
Initialization of power window	114
Trunk lid (Legacy)	115
To open and close the trunk lid from outside	115
To open the trunk lid from inside	115
Internal trunk lid release handle	116
Rear gate (Outback)	117
Moonroof	119
Moonroof switches	119
Sun shade	120
Instruments and controls	122
Ignition switch	124
LOCK	124
Acc	125
ON	125
START	125
Key reminder chime	125
Ignition switch light	125
Hazard warning flasher	126
Meters and gauges	126
Combination meter illumination	126
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch	126
Speedometer	127
Odometer	127
Double trip meter	127
Tachometer	128
Fuel gauge	128
ECO gauge	129
Warning and indicator lights	130
Seatbelt warning light and chime	131
SRS airbag system warning light	132
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators	133
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp	133
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light	134
Charge warning light	135
Oil pressure warning light	135
Engine low oil level warning light	135
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT models)	136
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)	136
ABS warning light	137
Brake system warning light	138
Hill Holder indicator light	140
Low fuel warning light	140
Door open warning light	141
Door open indicator light	141
Windshield washer fluid warning light	141
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT models)	141
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light	141
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light	143
Security indicator light	143
Select lever/gear position indicator	143
Turn signal indicator lights	144
High beam indicator light	144
Cruise control indicator light	144
Cruise control set indicator light	144
Headlight indicator light	145
Front fog light indicator light	145
Clock	145
Multi function display	146
Outside temperature indicator	146
Average fuel consumption	147
Current fuel consumption	147
Driving range on remaining fuel	148
Light control switch	148
Headlights	149
High/low beam change (dimmer)	149
Headlight flasher	150
Daytime running light system	150
Turn signal lever	150
Illumination brightness control	151
Front fog light switch	151
Wiper and washer	152
Windshield wiper and washer switches	153
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Outback)	155
Defogger and deicer	155
Mirrors	157
Type A inside mirror	157
Type B inside mirror	157
Auto-dimming mirror with compass	165
Auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink®	166
Outside mirrors	172
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel	173
Horn	173
Climate control	174
Ventilator	175
Airflow selection	175
Ventilators	176
Manual climate control system	177
Control panel	177
Heater operation	179
Air conditioner operation	180
Automatic climate control system	181
Control panel	182
Temperature sensors	186
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	187
Cleaning ventilator grille	187
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight	187
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit	187
Checking air conditioning system before summer season	187
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition	187
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded	187
Refrigerant for your climate control system	187
Air filtration system	188
Replacing an air filter	188
Audio	192
Antenna system	193
Printed antenna	193
FM reception	193
Installation of accessories	193
Audio set	194
Type A audio set	195
Type B audio set	196
Power and sound controls	197
Power switch and volume control	197
Sound control	197
Adjustable level of each mode	199
FM/AM radio operation	200
FM selection	200
AM selection	200
Tuning	200
RDS text display	202
Station preset	203
Satellite radio operation	204
XM™ satellite radio (for U.S.A. only)	204
Sirius satellite radio	204
Satellite radio reception	205
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner	206
Band selection	206
Channel and category selection	207
Channel preset	208
Display selection	209
CD player operation	209
How to insert a CD (type A)	210
How to insert a CD(s) (type B)	210
How to play back a CD	211
To select a track from its beginning	212
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing	213
Repeating	214
Random playback	215
Scan	216
Display selection	216
Folder selection	217
How to eject a CD from the player (type A)	217
How to eject CDs from the player (type B)	217
When the following messages are displayed	218
Auxiliary input jack	219
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc	220
Audio control buttons	222
MODE button	222
“” and “” switch	222
Volume control switch	223
MUTE button	223
Hands-free system	223
Tips for the Hands-free system	224
Certification for the Hands-free system	225
Safety precautions	225
Using the Hands-free system	226
Interior equipment	234
Interior light	235
Dome light	235
Map light	235
Cargo area light (Outback)	236
Sun visors	237
Sun visor extension plate	237
Vanity mirror with light	238
Storage compartment	238
Glove box	239
Center console box	239
Overhead console	241
Pocket	241
Cup holder	241
Front passenger’s cup holder	242
Rear passenger’s cup holder	242
Bottle holders	242
Accessory power outlets	243
Ashtray	245
Coat hook	246
Shopping bag hook	246
Legacy	246
Outback	247
Floor mat	247
Cargo area cover	248
Using the cover	248
To remove the cover housing	248
Stowage of the cargo area cover	248
To install the cover housing	249
Convenient tie-down hooks	250
Under-floor storage compartment	251
Rear view camera	251
How to use the rear view camera	253
Viewing range on the screen	253
Help line	255
Starting and operating	258
Fuel	259
Fuel requirements	259
Fuel filler lid and cap	260
State emission testing (U.S. only)	263
Preparing to drive	264
Starting the engine	265
MT models	265
AT and CVT models	266
Stopping the engine	267
Remote engine start system (dealer option)	267
Starting your vehicle	268
Remote start safety features	268
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start	269
Remote start confirmation transmitter feature	269
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown	270
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle	270
Service mode	271
Remote transmitter program	271
System maintenance	271
Manual transmission	273
Selecting reverse gear	273
Shifting speeds	274
Driving tips	274
Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission	275
Select lever	276
Shift lock function	277
Selection of manual mode	279
Driving tips	280
Power steering	280
Braking	281
Braking tips	281
Brake system	281
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	282
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	282
ABS system self-check	282
ABS warning light	283
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system	284
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions	284
Vehicle Dynamics Control system	285
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor	287
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch	288
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	289
Parking your vehicle	291
Electronic parking brake	291
Parking tips	294
Cruise control	295
To set cruise control	295
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	296
To turn off the cruise control	297
To change the cruising speed	297
Cruise control indicator light	298
Cruise control set indicator light	299
Driving tips	300
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	301
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
Legacy	305
Outback	305
Winter driving	307
Operation during cold weather	307
Driving on snowy and icy roads	308
Corrosion protection	309
Snow tires	309
Tire chains	310
Rocking the vehicle	310
Loading your vehicle	311
Vehicle capacity weight	312
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	312
Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback)	313
Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped)	315
Connecting a trailer	316
When you do not tow a trailer	317
Trailer towing	318
Warranties and maintenance	318
Maximum load limits	318
Trailer hitches	321
Connecting a trailer	322
Trailer towing tips	323
In case of emergency	326
If you park your vehicle in an emergency	327
Temporary spare tire	327
Maintenance tools	328
Legacy	329
Outback	330
Flat tires	331
Changing a flat tire	331
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	334
Jump starting	335
How to jump start	335
Engine overheating	337
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	337
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	337
Towing	337
Towing and tie-down hooks/holes	338
Using a flat-bed truck	340
Towing with all wheels on the ground	340
Electronic parking brake – if the electronic parking brake cannot be released	341
Trunk lid (Legacy) – if the trunk lid cannot be opened	343
Rear gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked	344
Moonroof – if moonroof cannot be closed	344
Appearance care	346
Exterior care	347
Washing	347
Waxing and polishing	348
Cleaning aluminum wheels	348
Corrosion protection	349
Most common causes of corrosion	349
To help prevent corrosion	349
Cleaning the interior	350
Seat fabric	350
Leather seat materials	350
Synthetic leather upholstery	350
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface	350
Navigation monitor	351
Maintenance and service	352
Maintenance schedule	354
Maintenance precautions	354
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment	355
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (2.5 L non-turbo models)	355
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running	356
Maintenance tips	356
Removing and reinstalling clips	356
Removing air intake duct	358
Pulling off the fender lining	358
Engine hood	358
Engine compartment overview	360
Engine oil	363
Checking the oil level	363
Changing the oil and oil filter	365
Recommended grade and viscosity	367
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	368
Synthetic oil	368
Cooling system	368
Cooling fan, hose and connections	368
Engine coolant	369
Air cleaner element	371
Replacing the air cleaner element	371
Spark plugs	374
Recommended spark plugs	374
Drive belts	374
Manual transmission oil	374
Checking the oil level	374
Recommended grade and viscosity	375
Automatic transmission fluid	376
Checking the fluid level	376
Recommended fluid	377
Continuously variable transmission fluid	377
Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT models)	377
Checking the oil level	377
Recommended grade and viscosity	378
Rear differential gear oil	378
Recommended grade and viscosity	378
Power steering fluid	379
Checking the fluid level	379
Recommended fluid	379
Brake fluid	380
Checking the fluid level	380
Recommended brake fluid	380
Clutch fluid (MT models)	381
Checking the fluid level	381
Recommended clutch fluid	381
Brake booster	382
Brake pedal	382
Checking the brake pedal free play	382
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	383
Clutch pedal (MT models)	383
Checking the clutch function	383
Checking the clutch pedal free play	383
Replacement of brake pad and lining	384
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings	384
Tires and wheels	384
Types of tires	384
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	385
Tire inspection	386
Tire pressures and wear	387
Wheel balance	389
Wear indicators	389
Tire rotation direction mark	389
Tire rotation	390
Tire replacement	390
Wheel replacement	391
Aluminum wheels	391
Windshield washer fluid	392
Replacement of wiper blades	393
Windshield wiper blade assembly	394
Windshield wiper blade rubber	394
Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback)	395
Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback)	396
Battery	397
Fuses	398
Main fuse	399
Installation of accessories	400
Replacing bulbs	400
Headlight	400
Front turn signal light	402
Front position light	403
Front fog light	403
Rear combination lights	404
Tail/Back-up light (Outback)	406

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9-12

In case of emergency

Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radia-

tor cap until the engine has been

shut off and has fully cooled down.

When the engine is hot, the coolant

under

pressure.

Removing

the

cap

while

the

engine

still

hot

could release a spray of boiling hot

coolant, which could burn you very

seriously.

If the engine overheats, pull off the road

safely and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

If steam is coming from the

engine compartment

Turn off

the

engine and

get

everyone

away from the vehicle until it cools down.

If no steam is coming from

the engine compartment

NOTE

For details about how to check the

coolant level or how to add coolant,

refer to

“

Engine coolant

”

11-18.

Keep

the

engine

running

idling

speed.

Open the hood to ventilate the engine

compartment.

Refer

“

Engine

hood

”

11-7.

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If

the fan is not turning, immediately turn off

the engine and contact your authorized

dealer for repair.

After the engine coolant temperature

has dropped, turn off the engine.

If the coolant temperature high warning

light illuminates, turn off the engine.

After the engine has fully cooled down,

check the coolant level in the reserve

tank.

If the coolant level is below the

“

LOW

”

mark, add coolant up to the

“

FULL

”

mark.

If there is no coolant in the reserve

tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.

Then remove the radiator cap and fill the

radiator with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot

radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-

clockwise slowly without pressing down

until it stops. Release the pressure from

the radiator. After the pressure has been

fully released, remove the cap by pressing

down and turning it.

Towing

WARNING

Never tow AWD vehicles (including

AT,

MT and

CVT)

with

the

front

wheels raised off the ground while

the rear wheels are on the ground,

or with the rear wheels raised off the

ground while the front wheels are on

the

ground.

This

will

cause

the

vehicle

spin

away

due

the

operation

deterioration

the

center differential.

If towing is necessary, it is best done by

your SUBARU dealer or a commercial

towing

service.

Observe

the

following