Section |
Page |
1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
28 |
Front seats |
29 |
Fore and aft adjustment |
30 |
Reclining the seatback |
31 |
Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) |
32 |
Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) |
32 |
Active head restraint (if equipped) |
33 |
Seat heater (if equipped) |
34 |
Rear seats |
35 |
Armrest (if equipped) |
36 |
Headrest adjustment – Wagon |
38 |
Folding down the rear seat – Wagon |
39 |
Seatbelts |
40 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
40 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
41 |
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
42 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
42 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
42 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
54 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners |
55 |
System monitors |
56 |
System servicing |
57 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
58 |
Child restraint systems |
59 |
Where to place a child restraint system |
61 |
Choosing a child restraint system |
62 |
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
63 |
Installing a booster seat |
68 |
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
70 |
Top tether anchorages |
74 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
80 |
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints |
80 |
SRS frontal airbag |
84 |
SRS side airbag (if equipped) |
92 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
100 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
101 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
102 |
2. Keys and doors |
104 |
Keys |
105 |
Key number |
106 |
Immobilizer (WRX-STi) |
106 |
Security ID plate |
107 |
Security indicator light |
108 |
Key replacement |
108 |
Door locks |
109 |
Locking and unlocking from the outside |
109 |
Locking and unlocking from the inside |
110 |
Power door locking switches |
111 |
Remote keyless entry system |
112 |
Locking the doors |
113 |
Unlocking the doors |
113 |
Illuminated entry |
114 |
Vehicle finder function |
114 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
114 |
Selecting audible signal operation |
114 |
Replacing the battery |
114 |
Replacing lost transmitters |
116 |
Security system (if equipped) |
120 |
System operation |
120 |
Arming the system |
120 |
Disarming the system |
122 |
Valet mode |
123 |
Passive arming |
123 |
Child safety locks |
126 |
Windows |
127 |
Power windows |
127 |
Trunk lid (Sedan) |
130 |
To open and close the trunk lid from outside |
130 |
To open the trunk lid from inside |
131 |
To cancel the trunk lid release |
131 |
Internal trunk lid release handle |
131 |
Rear gate (Wagon) |
134 |
Moonroof (if equipped) |
136 |
Tilt function |
136 |
Sliding function |
136 |
Sun shades |
138 |
3. Instruments and controls |
140 |
Ignition switch |
142 |
LOCK |
142 |
ACC |
143 |
ON |
143 |
START |
143 |
Key reminder chime |
144 |
Ignition switch light |
144 |
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) |
145 |
Hazard warning flasher |
146 |
Meters and gauges (WRX-STi) |
146 |
Combination meter illumination |
146 |
Cancelling sequential illumination of the combination meter |
146 |
Speedometer |
147 |
Odometer/Trip meter |
147 |
Tachometer |
148 |
Fuel gauge |
149 |
Temperature gauge |
150 |
Outside temperature indicator |
151 |
REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX- STi) |
152 |
Setting the alarm-level engine speed |
152 |
Deactivating the REV alarm system |
154 |
Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STi) |
154 |
Speedometer |
154 |
Odometer/Trip meter |
154 |
Tachometer |
155 |
Fuel gauge |
156 |
Temperature gauge |
157 |
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) |
158 |
Warning and indicator lights |
159 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
159 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
159 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp |
160 |
Charge warning light |
161 |
Oil pressure warning light |
161 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) |
161 |
Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STi) |
162 |
ABS warning light |
162 |
Brake system warning light |
163 |
Door open warning light |
165 |
All-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles – if equipped) |
165 |
Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STi) |
165 |
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) |
166 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
166 |
High beam indicator light |
166 |
Cruise control indicator light |
166 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
166 |
Driver’s control center differential auto indicator light (WRX-STi) |
167 |
Driver’s control center differential indicator lights (WRX-STi) |
167 |
Headlight indicator light (WRX- STi) |
167 |
REV indicator light (WRX-STi) |
167 |
Clock |
168 |
Light control switch |
169 |
Headlights |
169 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
170 |
Headlight flasher |
170 |
Daytime running light system (except U.S.-spec. WRX-STi) |
171 |
Turn signal lever |
171 |
Illumination brightness control |
172 |
Illumination brightness control (WRX-STi) |
173 |
Headlight beam leveler (U.S.-spec. WRX-STi) |
173 |
Parking light switch |
174 |
Fog light button (if equipped) |
175 |
Wiper and washer |
175 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
177 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch – Wagon |
179 |
Rear window defogger button |
180 |
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) |
182 |
Intercooler water spray switch (WRX- STi) |
183 |
Mirrors |
184 |
Inside mirror |
184 |
Outside mirrors |
187 |
Tilt steering wheel |
189 |
Horn |
190 |
4. Climate control |
192 |
Ventilator |
193 |
Air flow selection |
193 |
Center and side ventilators |
194 |
Manual climate control system (if equipped) |
195 |
Control panel |
195 |
Heater operation |
197 |
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) |
200 |
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) |
202 |
Control panel |
202 |
To use as full-automatic climate control system |
203 |
To use as semi-automatic climate control system |
203 |
Fan speed control dial |
203 |
Temperature control dial |
204 |
Air flow control dial |
204 |
Air inlet selection button |
205 |
Air conditioner button |
206 |
Temperature sensors |
207 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
208 |
Cleaning ventilation grille |
208 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
208 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
208 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
208 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions |
209 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
209 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
209 |
Air filtration system (Turbo model only) |
209 |
Replacing an air filter |
210 |
5. Audio |
214 |
Antenna system |
215 |
Printed antenna |
215 |
FM reception |
215 |
Installation of accessories |
216 |
Audio set |
216 |
Type A audio set |
216 |
Type B audio set |
217 |
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional audio unit – if equipped) |
217 |
Type A audio set (if equipped) |
218 |
Radio operation |
218 |
Compact disc player operation |
223 |
CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connected) |
225 |
Type B audio set (if equipped) |
229 |
Radio operation |
229 |
Built in CD changer operation |
235 |
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (if equipped) |
240 |
Loading and unloading compact discs |
240 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
243 |
6. Interior equipment |
246 |
Interior light |
247 |
Dome light |
247 |
Cargo area light (if equipped) |
247 |
Map light (if equipped) |
248 |
Sun visors |
249 |
Vanity mirror (if equipped) |
249 |
Storage compartments |
250 |
Glove box |
250 |
Center console |
251 |
Coin tray |
251 |
Cup holder |
252 |
Front passenger’s cup holder |
252 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
252 |
Accessory power outlet (if equipped) |
253 |
Cigarette lighter socket |
254 |
Use with a cigarette lighter |
255 |
Using as an accessory power outlet |
256 |
Ashtray |
257 |
Floor mat (if equipped) |
258 |
Coat hook |
259 |
Cargo area cover (if equipped) |
259 |
Using the cover |
259 |
To remove the cover |
260 |
Stowage of the cover |
261 |
To install the cover housing |
261 |
Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped) |
262 |
Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) |
263 |
7. Starting and operating |
264 |
Fuel |
265 |
Fuel requirements |
265 |
Fuel filler lid and cap |
267 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
270 |
Preparing to drive |
272 |
Starting the engine |
272 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
272 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
273 |
Stopping the engine |
274 |
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (WRX-STi) |
275 |
Selecting reverse gear |
275 |
Shifting speeds |
276 |
Driving tips |
277 |
Manual transmission – 5 speeds (except WRX-STi) |
278 |
Shifting speeds |
278 |
Driving tips |
280 |
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STi) |
281 |
Auto mode |
281 |
Manual mode |
282 |
Temporary release |
284 |
Automatic transmission |
285 |
Selector lever for automatic transmission |
286 |
Shift lock release |
290 |
Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) |
291 |
Power steering |
292 |
Braking |
293 |
Braking tips |
293 |
Brake system |
293 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
294 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
294 |
ABS system self-check |
295 |
ABS warning light |
295 |
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
297 |
Steps to take if EBD system fails |
297 |
Parking your vehicle |
299 |
Parking brake |
299 |
Parking tips |
299 |
Cruise control |
301 |
To set cruise control |
302 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
303 |
To turn off the cruise control |
304 |
To change the cruising speed |
305 |
8. Driving tips |
308 |
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
309 |
Fuel economy hints |
309 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
310 |
Catalytic converter |
311 |
Periodic inspections |
313 |
Driving in foreign countries |
313 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
314 |
Off road driving |
315 |
All AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT and vehicles with 17 inch tires |
316 |
OUTBACK SPORT |
316 |
Winter driving |
318 |
Operation during cold weather |
318 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
320 |
Corrosion protection |
321 |
Snow tires |
321 |
Tire chains |
323 |
Rocking the vehicle |
323 |
Loading your vehicle |
324 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
326 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
326 |
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) |
327 |
Trailer hitch (if equipped) |
332 |
Connecting a trailer |
332 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
335 |
Trailer towing |
336 |
Warranties and maintenance |
336 |
Maximum load limits |
336 |
Trailer hitches |
341 |
Connecting a trailer |
342 |
Trailer towing tips |
344 |
9. In case of emergency |
348 |
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency |
349 |
Temporary spare tire |
350 |
Flat tires |
352 |
Changing a flat tire |
352 |
Jump starting |
360 |
How to jump start |
361 |
Engine overheating |
363 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
363 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
363 |
Towing |
364 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
365 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
367 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
368 |
Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
369 |
Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed |
370 |
Maintenance tools |
371 |
Jack and jack handle |
371 |
10. Appearance care |
374 |
Exterior care |
375 |
Washing |
375 |
Waxing and polishing |
376 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
376 |
Corrosion protection |
377 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
377 |
To help prevent corrosion |
378 |
Cleaning the interior |
379 |
Seat fabric |
379 |
Leather seat materials |
379 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
379 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches |
380 |
11. Maintenance and service |
382 |
Maintenance schedule |
384 |
Maintenance precautions |
384 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
385 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
386 |
Engine hood |
386 |
Engine compartment overview |
389 |
Engine oil |
392 |
Checking the oil level |
392 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
393 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
397 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
399 |
Synthetic oil |
399 |
Cooling system |
399 |
Cooling fan, hose and connections |
400 |
Engine coolant |
400 |
Air cleaner element |
405 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
405 |
Spark plugs |
409 |
Recommended spark plugs |
409 |
Drive belts |
410 |
Manual transmission oil |
411 |
Checking the oil level |
411 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
412 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
413 |
Checking the fluid level |
413 |
Recommended fluid |
415 |
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) |
416 |
Checking the oil level |
416 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
416 |
Rear differential gear oil |
417 |
Checking the gear oil level |
417 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
418 |
Power steering fluid |
419 |
Checking the fluid level |
419 |
Recommended fluid |
420 |
Brake fluid |
421 |
Checking the fluid level |
421 |
Recommended brake fluid |
421 |
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) |
422 |
Checking the fluid level |
422 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
423 |
Brake booster |
423 |
Brake pedal |
424 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
424 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
424 |
Clutch pedal (MT vehicles) |
425 |
Checking the clutch function |
425 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
425 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
426 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
426 |
Parking brake stroke |
427 |
Tires and wheels |
428 |
Types of tires |
428 |
Tire inspection |
428 |
Tire pressures and wear |
429 |
Wheel balance |
432 |
Wear indicators |
432 |
Tire rotation |
433 |
Tire replacement |
434 |
Wheel replacement |
434 |
Aluminum wheels |
435 |
Intercooler water spray (WRX-STi) |
436 |
Windshield washer fluid |
437 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
438 |
Windshield wiper blades assembly |
438 |
Windshield wiper blade rubber |
439 |
Rear window wiper blade assembly |
440 |
Rear window wiper blade rubber |
441 |
Battery |
444 |
Fuses |
446 |
Main fuse |
449 |
Installation of accessories |
449 |
Replacing bulbs |
450 |
Headlights (U.S.-spec. WRX-STi) |
451 |
Headlights (Except U.S.-spec. WRX- STi) |
452 |
Front turn signal light bulbs |
454 |
Parking light |
455 |
Front fog light |
459 |
Rear combination lights |
459 |
License plate light |
462 |
Dome light, map light and cargo area light |
462 |
Trunk light |
463 |
High mount stop light |
464 |
12. Specifications |
466 |
Specifications |
467 |
Dimensions |
467 |
Engine |
468 |
Electrical system |
468 |
Capacities |
469 |
Tires |
470 |
Wheel alignment |
471 |
Fuses and circuits |
472 |
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray |
472 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
474 |
Bulb chart |
475 |
Vehicle identification |
476 |
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
478 |
Tire information |
479 |
Tire labeling |
479 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
482 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
484 |
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices |
485 |
Vehicle load limit – how to determine |
486 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
490 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
491 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
491 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
492 |
Treadwear |
492 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
492 |
Temperature A, B, C |
493 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
494 |