Section |
Page |
1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
32 |
Front seats |
33 |
Manual seat |
34 |
Power seat (if equipped) |
36 |
Reclining the seatback |
37 |
Head restraint adjustment |
39 |
Active head restraint |
39 |
Lumbar support (if equipped) |
40 |
Seat heater (if equipped) |
41 |
Rear seats |
42 |
Folding down the rear seat – Station wagon |
43 |
Head restraint adjustment |
43 |
Armrest (if equipped) |
45 |
Loading long objects (Sedan) |
46 |
Seatbelts |
47 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
47 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
49 |
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
49 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
50 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
52 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
64 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners |
64 |
System monitors |
66 |
System servicing |
67 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
68 |
Child restraint systems |
69 |
Where to place a child restraint system |
71 |
Choosing a child restraint system |
72 |
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
73 |
Installing a booster seat |
78 |
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
80 |
Top tether anchorages |
86 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
90 |
Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/ shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers |
90 |
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system |
96 |
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag |
111 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
120 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
122 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
123 |
2. Keys and doors |
126 |
Keys |
127 |
Key number |
128 |
Immobilizer (if equipped) |
129 |
Security ID plate |
130 |
Security indicator light |
130 |
Key replacement |
131 |
Door locks |
131 |
Locking and unlocking from the outside |
131 |
Locking and unlocking from the inside |
133 |
Battery drainage prevention function |
134 |
Power door locking switches |
135 |
Key lock-in prevention function |
136 |
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) |
137 |
Locking the doors |
138 |
Unlocking the doors |
139 |
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate |
139 |
Illuminated entry |
140 |
Vehicle finder function |
140 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
140 |
Selecting audible signal operation |
140 |
Replacing the battery |
141 |
Replacing lost transmitters |
142 |
Alarm system |
148 |
System alarm operation |
148 |
Activating and deactivating the alarm system |
148 |
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system |
149 |
Arming the system |
149 |
Disarming the system |
151 |
Valet mode |
152 |
Passive arming |
152 |
Tripped sensor identification |
154 |
Shock sensors (dealer option) |
154 |
Child safety locks |
155 |
Windows |
156 |
Power windows |
156 |
Trunk lid (Sedan) |
160 |
To open and close the trunk lid from outside |
160 |
To open the trunk lid from inside |
161 |
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever |
161 |
Internal trunk lid release handle |
162 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) |
164 |
Moonroof (if equipped) |
166 |
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) |
167 |
Moonroof (Station wagon) |
169 |
3. Instruments and controls |
172 |
Ignition switch |
174 |
LOCK |
175 |
ACC |
175 |
ON |
175 |
START |
176 |
Key reminder chime |
177 |
Ignition switch light |
177 |
Hazard warning flasher |
178 |
Meters and gauges (Turbo models) |
178 |
Combination meter illumination |
178 |
Canceling the function for meter/ gauge needle movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ign |
179 |
Speedometer |
180 |
Odometer |
180 |
Double trip meter |
181 |
Tachometer |
182 |
Fuel gauge |
182 |
Temperature gauge |
184 |
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) |
185 |
Combination meter illumination |
185 |
Canceling the function for meter/ gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch |
186 |
Speedometer |
186 |
Odometer |
187 |
Double trip meter |
187 |
Tachometer |
188 |
Fuel gauge |
189 |
Temperature gauge |
190 |
Warning and indicator lights |
191 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
192 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
195 |
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators |
195 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp |
196 |
Charge warning light |
197 |
Oil pressure warning light |
197 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) |
198 |
Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) |
198 |
ABS warning light |
199 |
Brake system warning light |
200 |
Low fuel warning light |
201 |
Door open warning light |
202 |
All-wheel drive warning light (AT vehicles) |
202 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) |
202 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) |
203 |
Security indicator light |
204 |
SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) |
205 |
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) |
205 |
Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) |
205 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
205 |
High beam indicator light |
206 |
Cruise control indicator light |
206 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
206 |
Headlight indicator light |
206 |
Front fog light indicator light |
206 |
Clock |
207 |
Information display (if equipped) |
208 |
Outside temperature indicator |
208 |
Current fuel consumption |
210 |
Average fuel consumption |
211 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
212 |
Journey time |
214 |
Light control switch |
215 |
Headlights |
216 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
216 |
Headlight flasher |
217 |
Daytime running light system |
217 |
Turn signal lever |
218 |
Illumination brightness control |
218 |
Bright switch (Night illumination dimness cancellation) |
219 |
Parking light switch |
220 |
Fog light switch (if equipped) |
221 |
Wiper and washer |
222 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
223 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) |
226 |
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) |
227 |
Rear window defogger button |
228 |
Mirrors |
230 |
Inside mirror |
230 |
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) |
230 |
Outside mirrors |
232 |
Tilt steering wheel |
234 |
Horn |
235 |
4. Climate control |
236 |
Ventilator |
237 |
Air flow selection |
237 |
Center and side ventilators |
238 |
Manual climate control system (if equipped) |
239 |
Control panel |
239 |
Heater operation |
242 |
Air conditioner operation |
244 |
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) |
245 |
Temperature sensors |
251 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
252 |
Cleaning ventilator grille |
252 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
253 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
253 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
253 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition |
253 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
253 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
253 |
Air filtration system (if equipped) |
254 |
5. Audio |
256 |
Antenna system |
257 |
Printed antenna |
257 |
FM reception |
257 |
Installation of accessories |
258 |
Audio set |
258 |
Type A audio set |
258 |
Type B audio set |
259 |
Type C audio set |
259 |
Type A audio set (if equipped) |
260 |
Radio operation |
261 |
Compact disc player operation |
266 |
Type B audio set (if equipped) |
273 |
Radio operation |
274 |
Built-in CD changer operation |
279 |
Type C audio set (if equipped) |
292 |
Radio operation |
293 |
Built-in CD changer operation |
298 |
Audio control buttons (if equipped) |
311 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
313 |
MP3 audio |
315 |
What is MP3? |
315 |
Creating MP3 files |
315 |
Saving MP3 files on a disc |
315 |
Supported file systems |
316 |
Compression format |
316 |
Numbers of folders and files |
316 |
Copyright issues |
316 |
6. Interior equipment |
318 |
Interior light |
319 |
Dome light |
319 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
320 |
Map light |
320 |
Sun visors |
322 |
Sun visor extension plate |
322 |
Vanity mirror with light |
323 |
Storage compartment |
324 |
Glove box |
324 |
Center console box |
325 |
Center panel compartment |
327 |
Overhead console (if equipped) |
328 |
Cup holder |
328 |
Front passenger’s cup holder |
329 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
330 |
Accessory power outlets |
331 |
Cigarette lighter socket |
333 |
Use with a cigarette lighter |
334 |
Using as an accessory power outlet |
335 |
Ashtray |
336 |
Front ashtray |
336 |
Coat hook |
337 |
Rear passenger area |
337 |
Shopping bag hook |
338 |
Floor mat |
339 |
Cargo area cover |
340 |
Using the cover |
340 |
To remove the cover housing |
341 |
To remove the rear gate board |
341 |
Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board |
342 |
To install the cover housing |
343 |
To install the rear gate board |
344 |
Stowage boxes (Station wagon) |
345 |
Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped) |
346 |
Under-floor storage compartment |
347 |
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if equipped) |
348 |
Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. |
350 |
Programming rolling-code-protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. |
351 |
Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada |
353 |
Programming other devices |
354 |
Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
354 |
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button |
354 |
Erasing HomeLink® button memory |
354 |
In case a problem occurs |
355 |
7. Starting and operating |
356 |
Fuel |
357 |
Fuel requirements |
357 |
Fuel filler lid and cap |
359 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
363 |
Preparing to drive |
365 |
Starting the engine |
365 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
365 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
366 |
Stopping the engine |
367 |
Manual transmission |
368 |
Shifting speeds |
369 |
Driving tips |
370 |
Automatic transmission – 4 speed |
371 |
Selector lever |
372 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
374 |
Selection of manual mode |
375 |
Maximum speeds |
376 |
Driving tips |
378 |
SPORT mode |
378 |
Shift lock release |
379 |
Automatic transmission – 5 speed |
380 |
Selector lever |
381 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
383 |
Selection of manual mode |
385 |
Maximum speeds |
387 |
Driving tips |
388 |
SPORT mode |
389 |
Shift lock release |
390 |
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) |
391 |
Power steering |
391 |
Braking |
392 |
Braking tips |
392 |
Brake system |
392 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
393 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
393 |
ABS system self-check |
394 |
ABS warning light |
394 |
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
396 |
Steps to take if EBD system fails |
396 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system (if equipped) |
398 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor |
400 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch |
403 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
404 |
Parking your vehicle |
406 |
Cruise control |
408 |
To set cruise control |
408 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
410 |
To turn off the cruise control |
411 |
To change the cruising speed |
411 |
Cruise control indicator light |
412 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
413 |
8. Driving tips |
414 |
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
415 |
Fuel economy hints |
415 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
416 |
Catalytic converter |
417 |
Periodic inspections |
419 |
Driving in foreign countries |
420 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
420 |
Off road driving |
422 |
Winter driving |
425 |
Operation during cold weather |
425 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
426 |
Corrosion protection |
427 |
Snow tires |
428 |
Tire chains |
430 |
Rocking the vehicle |
430 |
Loading your vehicle |
431 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
432 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
433 |
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) |
434 |
Trailer hitch (if equipped) |
440 |
Connecting a trailer |
440 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
443 |
Trailer towing |
444 |
Warranties and maintenance |
444 |
Maximum load limits |
444 |
Trailer hitches |
450 |
Connecting a trailer |
451 |
Trailer towing tips |
453 |
9. In case of emergency |
456 |
If you park your vehicle in an emergency |
457 |
Temporary spare tire |
458 |
Flat tires |
460 |
Changing a flat tire |
460 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
471 |
Jump starting |
472 |
How to jump start |
473 |
Engine overheating |
475 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
475 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
475 |
Towing |
476 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
477 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
482 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
483 |
Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
484 |
Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed |
485 |
Maintenance tools |
488 |
Jack |
488 |
Jack handle |
489 |
Other maintenance tools |
490 |
10. Appearance care |
492 |
Exterior care |
493 |
Washing |
493 |
Waxing and polishing |
494 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
495 |
Corrosion protection |
495 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
495 |
To help prevent corrosion |
496 |
Cleaning the interior |
497 |
Seat fabric |
497 |
Leather seat materials |
497 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
497 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface |
498 |
11. Maintenance and service |
500 |
Maintenance schedule |
502 |
Maintenance precautions |
502 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
503 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
504 |
Engine hood |
504 |
Engine compartment overview |
507 |
Engine oil |
511 |
Checking the oil level |
511 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
512 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
515 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
516 |
Cooling system |
517 |
Hose and connections |
518 |
Engine coolant |
518 |
Air cleaner element |
523 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
523 |
Spark plugs |
528 |
Recommended spark plugs |
528 |
Drive belts |
529 |
Manual transmission oil |
530 |
Checking the oil level |
530 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
531 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
532 |
Checking the fluid level |
532 |
Recommended fluid |
534 |
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) |
534 |
Checking the oil level |
534 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
535 |
Rear differential gear oil |
536 |
Checking the gear oil level |
536 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
539 |
Power steering fluid |
540 |
Checking the fluid level |
540 |
Recommended fluid |
541 |
Brake fluid |
541 |
Checking the fluid level |
541 |
Recommended brake fluid |
542 |
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) |
542 |
Checking the fluid level |
542 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
543 |
Brake booster |
543 |
Brake pedal |
544 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
544 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
544 |
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) |
545 |
Checking the clutch function |
545 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
545 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
546 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
546 |
Parking brake stroke |
547 |
Tires and wheels |
548 |
Types of tires |
548 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
548 |
Tire inspection |
550 |
Tire pressures and wear |
551 |
Wheel balance |
553 |
Wear indicators |
554 |
Tire rotation |
554 |
Tire replacement |
555 |
Wheel replacement |
556 |
Aluminum wheels |
556 |
Windshield washer fluid |
557 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
559 |
Windshield wiper blades assembly |
559 |
Windshield wiper blade rubber |
560 |
Rear window wiper blade assembly |
562 |
Rear window wiper blade rubber |
563 |
Battery |
566 |
Fuses |
567 |
Main fuse |
570 |
Installation of accessories |
571 |
Replacing bulbs |
572 |
Headlight |
573 |
Parking light |
575 |
Front turn signal light |
575 |
Front fog light (if equipped) |
575 |
Rear combination lights |
575 |
Backup light (Station wagon) |
578 |
License plate light |
579 |
Dome light |
581 |
Map light |
582 |
Door step light |
583 |
Cargo area light |
584 |
Trunk light |
585 |
High mount stop light |
585 |
12. Specifications |
586 |
Specifications |
587 |
Dimensions |
587 |
Engine |
588 |
Electrical system |
588 |
Capacities |
589 |
Tires |
590 |
Wheel alignment |
590 |
Fuses and circuits |
591 |
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment |
591 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
593 |
Bulb chart |
595 |
Vehicle identification |
596 |
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
598 |
Tire information |
599 |
Tire labeling |
599 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
603 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
605 |
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices |
606 |
Vehicle load limit – how to determine |
607 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
611 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
612 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
612 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
613 |
Treadwear |
613 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
613 |
Temperature A, B, C |
614 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
615 |