Section |
Page |
1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
26 |
Front seats |
27 |
Manual seat |
28 |
Power seat (if equipped) |
29 |
Reclining the seatback |
29 |
Head restraint adjustment |
30 |
Active head restraint |
31 |
Lumbar support (if equipped) |
31 |
Seat heater (if equipped) |
32 |
Rear seats |
32 |
Folding down the rear seat - Station wagon |
33 |
Head restraint adjustment |
33 |
Armrest (if equipped) |
35 |
Loading long objects (Sedan) |
35 |
Seatbelts |
36 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
36 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
37 |
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
38 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
38 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
40 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
46 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners |
46 |
System monitors |
47 |
System servicing |
48 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
49 |
Child restraint systems |
50 |
Where to place a child restraint system |
51 |
Choosing a child restraint system |
52 |
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
53 |
Installing a booster seat |
56 |
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
57 |
Top tether anchorages |
61 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
63 |
Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers |
63 |
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system |
68 |
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag |
78 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
84 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
85 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
86 |
2. Keys and doors |
88 |
Keys |
89 |
Key number |
89 |
Immobilizer |
90 |
Security ID plate |
90 |
Security indicator light |
91 |
Key replacement |
91 |
Door locks |
91 |
Locking and unlocking from the outside |
91 |
Locking and unlocking from the inside |
92 |
Battery drainage prevention function |
93 |
Power door locking switches |
93 |
Key lock-in prevention function |
94 |
Remote keyless entry system |
94 |
Locking the doors |
95 |
Unlocking the doors |
96 |
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate |
96 |
Illuminated entry |
96 |
Vehicle finder function |
96 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
97 |
Selecting audible signal operation |
97 |
Replacing the battery |
97 |
Replacing lost transmitters |
98 |
Alarm system |
101 |
System alarm operation |
101 |
Activating and deactivating the alarm system |
101 |
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system |
102 |
Arming the system |
102 |
Disarming the system |
103 |
Valet mode |
103 |
Passive arming |
104 |
Tripped sensor identification |
105 |
Shock sensors (dealer option) |
105 |
Child safety locks |
105 |
Windows |
106 |
Power windows |
106 |
Trunk lid (Sedan) |
108 |
To open and close the trunk lid from outside |
108 |
To open the trunk lid from inside |
109 |
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever |
109 |
Internal trunk lid release handle |
109 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) |
111 |
Moonroof (if equipped) |
112 |
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) |
113 |
Moonroof (Station wagon) |
114 |
3. Instruments and controls |
116 |
Ignition switch |
118 |
LOCK |
118 |
ACC |
119 |
ON |
119 |
START |
119 |
Key reminder chime |
120 |
Ignition switch light |
120 |
Hazard warning flasher |
120 |
Meters and gauges (Turbo models) |
120 |
Combination meter illumination |
120 |
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch |
121 |
Speedometer |
121 |
Odometer |
122 |
Double trip meter |
122 |
Tachometer |
123 |
Fuel gauge |
123 |
Temperature gauge |
124 |
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) |
125 |
Combination meter illumination |
125 |
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch |
125 |
Speedometer |
125 |
Odometer |
126 |
Double trip meter |
126 |
Tachometer |
127 |
Fuel gauge |
127 |
Temperature gauge |
128 |
Warning and indicator lights |
129 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
129 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
131 |
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators |
132 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp |
132 |
Charge warning light |
133 |
Oil pressure warning light |
133 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) |
133 |
Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) |
133 |
ABS warning light |
135 |
Brake system warning light |
135 |
Low fuel warning light |
136 |
Door open warning light |
137 |
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) |
137 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) |
137 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) |
137 |
Security indicator light |
138 |
SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles) |
139 |
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) |
139 |
Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) |
139 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
139 |
High beam indicator light |
140 |
Cruise control indicator light |
140 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
140 |
Headlight indicator light |
140 |
Front fog light indicator light |
140 |
Clock |
140 |
Information display (Vehicle without Navigation System) |
141 |
Outside temperature indicator |
142 |
Current fuel consumption |
143 |
Average fuel consumption |
143 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
144 |
Journey time |
145 |
Light control switch |
146 |
Headlights |
146 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
146 |
Headlight flasher |
147 |
Daytime running light system |
147 |
Turn signal lever |
147 |
Illumination brightness control |
148 |
Parking light switch |
148 |
Front fog light switch (if equipped) |
149 |
Wiper and washer |
149 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
150 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) |
152 |
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) |
153 |
Rear window defogger button |
153 |
Mirrors |
155 |
Inside mirror |
155 |
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) |
155 |
Outside mirrors |
156 |
Tilt steering wheel |
158 |
Horn |
158 |
4. Climate control |
160 |
Ventilator |
161 |
Air flow selection |
161 |
Center and side ventilators |
162 |
Manual climate control system (if equipped) |
162 |
Control panel |
162 |
Heater operation |
164 |
Air conditioner operation |
166 |
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) |
166 |
Control panel |
167 |
Temperature sensors |
170 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
171 |
Cleaning ventilator grille |
171 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
171 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
171 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
171 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition |
171 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
171 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
171 |
Air filtration system (if equipped) |
172 |
5. Audio |
174 |
Antenna system |
175 |
Printed antenna |
175 |
FM reception |
175 |
Installation of accessories |
175 |
Audio set |
176 |
Type A audio set |
176 |
Type B audio set |
176 |
Type C audio set |
176 |
Type A audio set (if equipped) |
177 |
Radio operation |
178 |
Compact disc player operation |
182 |
Type B audio set (if equipped) |
186 |
Radio operation |
187 |
Built-in CD changer operation |
191 |
Type C audio set (if equipped) |
199 |
Radio operation |
200 |
Built-in CD changer operation |
204 |
Audio control buttons (if equipped) |
212 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
213 |
MP3 audio |
215 |
What is MP3? |
215 |
Creating MP3 files |
215 |
Saving MP3 files on a disc |
215 |
Supported file systems |
216 |
Compression format |
216 |
Numbers of folders and files |
216 |
Copyright issues |
216 |
6. Interior equipment |
218 |
Interior light |
219 |
Dome light |
219 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
219 |
Map light |
219 |
Sun visors |
220 |
Sun visor extension plate |
220 |
Vanity mirror with light |
221 |
Storage compartment |
221 |
Glove box |
221 |
Center console box |
222 |
Center panel compartment (if equipped) |
223 |
Overhead console (if equipped) |
223 |
Cup holder |
224 |
Front passenger’s cup holder |
224 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
224 |
Accessory power outlets |
225 |
Ashtray |
226 |
Front ashtray |
226 |
Coat hook |
227 |
Rear passenger area |
227 |
Shopping bag hook |
228 |
Floor mat |
229 |
Cargo area cover (Station wagon) |
229 |
Using the cover |
229 |
To remove the cover housing |
230 |
To remove the rear gate board |
230 |
Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board |
230 |
To install the cover housing |
231 |
To install the rear gate board |
231 |
Stowage boxes (Station wagon) |
232 |
Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped) |
232 |
Under-floor storage compartment |
233 |
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if equipped) |
234 |
Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. |
235 |
Programming rolling-code- protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. |
236 |
Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada |
237 |
Programming other devices |
237 |
Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
237 |
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button |
237 |
Erasing HomeLink® button memory |
238 |
In case a problem occurs |
238 |
7. Starting and operating |
240 |
Fuel |
241 |
Fuel requirements |
241 |
Fuel filler lid and cap |
243 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
245 |
Preparing to drive |
246 |
Starting the engine |
247 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
247 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
247 |
Stopping the engine |
248 |
Manual transmission |
248 |
Shifting speeds |
249 |
Driving tips |
250 |
Automatic transmission - 4- speed |
250 |
Selector lever |
251 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
252 |
Selection of manual mode |
253 |
Maximum speeds |
254 |
Driving tips |
255 |
SPORT mode |
255 |
Shift lock release |
255 |
Automatic transmission - 5- speed |
256 |
Selector lever |
257 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
258 |
Selection of manual mode |
259 |
Maximum speeds |
261 |
Driving tips |
262 |
SPORT mode |
262 |
Shift lock release |
262 |
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) |
263 |
Power steering |
264 |
Braking |
264 |
Braking tips |
264 |
Brake system |
264 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
265 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
265 |
ABS system self-check |
265 |
ABS warning light |
266 |
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
267 |
Steps to take if EBD system fails |
267 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system (if equipped) |
268 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor |
270 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch |
271 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
272 |
Parking your vehicle |
274 |
Cruise control |
275 |
To set cruise control |
276 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
276 |
To turn off the cruise control |
277 |
To change the cruising speed |
277 |
Cruise control indicator light |
278 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
278 |
8. Driving tips |
280 |
New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
281 |
Fuel economy hints |
281 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
281 |
Catalytic converter |
282 |
Periodic inspections |
283 |
Driving in foreign countries |
283 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
284 |
Off road driving |
285 |
Winter driving |
286 |
Operation during cold weather |
286 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
288 |
Corrosion protection |
289 |
Snow tires |
289 |
Tire chains |
290 |
Rocking the vehicle |
291 |
Loading your vehicle |
291 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
292 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
293 |
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) |
293 |
Trailer hitch (if equipped) |
297 |
Connecting a trailer |
298 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
299 |
Trailer towing |
299 |
Warranties and maintenance |
299 |
Maximum load limits |
300 |
Trailer hitches |
303 |
Connecting a trailer |
304 |
Trailer towing tips |
305 |
9. In case of emergency |
308 |
If you park your vehicle in an emergency |
309 |
Temporary spare tire |
309 |
Flat tires |
311 |
Changing a flat tire |
311 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
316 |
Jump starting |
317 |
How to jump start |
317 |
Engine overheating |
319 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
319 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
319 |
Towing |
320 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
320 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
323 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
323 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) - if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
324 |
Maintenance tools |
325 |
Jack |
325 |
Jack handle |
325 |
Other maintenance tools |
326 |
10. Appearance care |
328 |
Exterior care |
329 |
Washing |
329 |
Waxing and polishing |
330 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
330 |
Corrosion protection |
331 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
331 |
To help prevent corrosion |
331 |
Cleaning the interior |
332 |
Seat fabric |
332 |
Leather seat materials |
332 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
332 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface |
332 |
11. Maintenance and service |
334 |
Maintenance schedule |
336 |
Maintenance precautions |
336 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
337 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
337 |
Engine hood |
337 |
Engine compartment overview |
339 |
Engine oil |
342 |
Checking the oil level |
342 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
343 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
345 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
346 |
Cooling system |
346 |
Hose and connections |
347 |
Engine coolant |
347 |
Air cleaner element |
350 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
350 |
Spark plugs |
352 |
Recommended spark plugs |
352 |
Drive belts |
353 |
Manual transmission oil |
353 |
Checking the oil level |
353 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
354 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
355 |
Checking the fluid level |
355 |
Recommended fluid |
356 |
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) |
356 |
Checking the oil level |
356 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
357 |
Rear differential gear oil |
357 |
Checking the gear oil level |
357 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
359 |
Power steering fluid |
360 |
Checking the fluid level |
360 |
Recommended fluid |
360 |
Brake fluid |
361 |
Checking the fluid level |
361 |
Recommended brake fluid |
361 |
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) |
362 |
Checking the fluid level |
362 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
362 |
Brake booster |
363 |
Brake pedal |
363 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
363 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
363 |
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) |
364 |
Checking the clutch function |
364 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
364 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
364 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
365 |
Parking brake stroke |
365 |
Tires and wheels |
366 |
Types of tires |
366 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) |
366 |
Tire inspection |
367 |
Tire pressures and wear |
368 |
Wheel balance |
370 |
Wear indicators |
370 |
Tire rotation |
370 |
Tire replacement |
371 |
Wheel replacement |
371 |
Aluminum wheels |
372 |
Windshield washer fluid |
372 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
374 |
Windshield wiper blade assembly |
374 |
Windshield wiper blade rubber |
375 |
Rear window wiper blade assembly |
375 |
Rear window wiper blade rubber |
376 |
Battery |
377 |
Fuses |
378 |
Main fuse |
380 |
Installation of accessories |
380 |
Replacing bulbs |
381 |
Headlight |
382 |
Parking light |
383 |
Front turn signal light |
383 |
Front fog light (if equipped) |
383 |
Rear combination lights |
384 |
Backup light (Station wagon) |
385 |
License plate light |
386 |
Dome light |
386 |
Map light |
387 |
Door step light |
387 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
388 |
Trunk light (Sedan) |
388 |
High mount stop light (Sedan) |
389 |
12. Specifications |
390 |
Specifications |
391 |
Dimensions |
391 |
Engine |
392 |
Electrical system |
392 |
Capacities |
393 |
Tires |
394 |
Wheel alignment |
394 |
Fuses and circuits |
395 |
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment |
395 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
397 |
Bulb chart |
398 |
Vehicle identification |
399 |
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
400 |
Tire information |
401 |
Tire labeling |
401 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
404 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
405 |
Tire care - maintenance and safety practices |
406 |
Vehicle load limit - how to determine |
407 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
409 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
410 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
410 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
411 |
Treadwear |
411 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
411 |
Temperature A, B, C |
411 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
412 |