Section |
Page |
Foreword |
1 |
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 |
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 |
9 |
Driving when tired or sleepy |
10 |
Modification of your vehicle |
10 |
Car phone/cell phone and driving |
10 |
Driving with pets |
10 |
Tire pressures |
10 |
California proposition 65 warning |
11 |
Table of contents |
12 |
Illustrated index |
13 |
Exterior |
13 |
Interior |
15 |
Instrument panel |
17 |
Light control and wiper control levers/switches |
18 |
Combination meter |
19 |
Tire changing tools |
28 |
Cargo area cover |
29 |
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
30 |
Front seats |
31 |
Manual seat |
32 |
Power seat (if equipped) |
33 |
Lumbar support (Driver’s seat only) |
34 |
Head restraint adjustment |
35 |
Active head restraint |
35 |
Seat heater (if equipped) |
36 |
Rear seats |
36 |
Head restraint adjustment |
37 |
Folding down the rear seatback |
38 |
Armrest (if equipped) |
39 |
Seatbelts |
39 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
39 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
40 |
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
41 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
41 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
42 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
48 |
Seatbelt extender |
49 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners |
50 |
System monitors |
51 |
System servicing |
52 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
52 |
Child restraint systems |
53 |
Where to place a child restraint system |
54 |
Choosing a child restraint system |
55 |
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
56 |
Installing a booster seat |
59 |
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
61 |
Top tether anchorages |
63 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
65 |
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints |
65 |
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system |
69 |
SRS side airbag (if equipped) |
81 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
86 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
87 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
88 |
Keys and doors |
90 |
Keys |
91 |
Key number |
91 |
Immobilizer (if equipped) |
92 |
Security ID plate |
92 |
Security indicator light |
92 |
Key replacement |
93 |
Door locks |
93 |
Locking and unlocking from the outside |
93 |
Locking and unlocking from the inside |
94 |
Power door locking switches |
95 |
Key lock-in prevention function |
95 |
Remote keyless entry system |
95 |
Locking the doors |
96 |
Unlocking the doors |
96 |
Illuminated entry |
97 |
Vehicle finder function |
97 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
97 |
Selecting audible signal operation |
97 |
Replacing the battery |
97 |
Replacing lost transmitters |
98 |
Alarm system |
101 |
System operation |
101 |
Activating and deactivating the alarm system |
102 |
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system |
102 |
Arming the system |
102 |
Disarming the system |
103 |
Valet mode |
104 |
Passive arming |
104 |
Tripped sensor identification |
105 |
Shock sensors (dealer option) |
105 |
Child safety locks |
106 |
Windows |
107 |
Power windows |
107 |
Rear gate |
109 |
Moonroof (if equipped) |
110 |
To open the moonroof |
110 |
To close the moonroof |
110 |
Anti-entrapment function |
110 |
Instruments and controls |
112 |
Ignition switch |
114 |
LOCK |
114 |
ACC |
115 |
ON |
115 |
START |
115 |
Key reminder chime |
116 |
Ignition switch light (if equipped) |
116 |
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) |
116 |
Hazard warning flasher |
117 |
Meters and gauges |
117 |
Speedometer |
117 |
Odometer/Trip meter |
117 |
Tachometer |
118 |
Fuel gauge |
118 |
Temperature gauge |
119 |
Outside temperature indicator |
119 |
Warning and indicator lights |
120 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
120 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
121 |
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators |
122 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp |
122 |
Charge warning light |
123 |
Oil pressure warning light |
123 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) |
123 |
ABS warning light |
124 |
Brake system warning light |
124 |
Door open warning lights |
125 |
Low fuel warning light |
125 |
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) |
126 |
Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) |
126 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
126 |
High beam indicator light |
126 |
Cruise control indicator light |
126 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
127 |
Clock |
127 |
Light control switch |
128 |
Headlights |
128 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
128 |
Headlight flasher |
129 |
Daytime running light system |
129 |
Turn signal lever |
130 |
Illumination brightness control |
130 |
Headlight beam leveler (Canada-spec. 2.5XT) |
131 |
Parking light switch |
131 |
Front fog light button |
131 |
Wiper and washer |
132 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
133 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch |
134 |
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) |
135 |
Rear window defogger button |
135 |
Mirrors |
136 |
Inside mirror |
136 |
Outside mirrors |
138 |
Tilt steering wheel |
139 |
Horn |
140 |
Climate control |
142 |
Ventilator |
143 |
Air flow selection |
143 |
Center and side ventilators |
144 |
Manual climate control system (if equipped) |
144 |
Control panel |
144 |
Heater operation |
146 |
Air conditioner operation |
148 |
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) |
149 |
Control panel |
149 |
To use as full-automatic climate control system |
149 |
To use as semi-automatic climate control system |
149 |
Fan speed control dial |
150 |
Temperature control dial |
150 |
Air flow control dial |
150 |
Air inlet selection button |
151 |
Air conditioner button |
151 |
Temperature sensors |
152 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
152 |
Cleaning ventilation grille |
152 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
152 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
153 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
153 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions |
153 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
153 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
153 |
Air filtration system (if equipped) |
153 |
Replacing an air filter |
154 |
Audio |
156 |
Antenna system |
157 |
FM reception |
157 |
Installation of accessories |
157 |
Audio set |
158 |
Type A audio set |
158 |
Type B audio set |
158 |
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit - if equipped) |
158 |
Type A audio set (if equipped) |
159 |
Radio operation |
159 |
Compact disc player operation |
162 |
CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connected) |
164 |
Type B audio set (if equipped) |
166 |
Radio operation |
166 |
Built-in CD changer control |
170 |
Auxiliary unit operation |
175 |
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) |
178 |
Loading and unloading compact discs |
178 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
180 |
Interior equipment |
182 |
Interior lights |
183 |
Dome light |
183 |
Cargo area light |
183 |
Map lights |
184 |
Sun visors |
184 |
Vanity mirror |
184 |
Storage compartments |
185 |
Glove box |
185 |
Center console |
185 |
Overhead console |
187 |
Dashboard storage compartment |
187 |
Convenience net |
187 |
Pocket (if equipped) |
188 |
Cup holders |
188 |
Front passenger’s cup holder |
189 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
189 |
Accessory power outlets |
189 |
Use with a cigarette lighter (Canada only, if equipped) |
191 |
Ashtray (Canada only, if equipped) |
192 |
Floor mat |
193 |
Coat hook |
193 |
Cargo area cover (if equipped) |
194 |
Using the cover |
194 |
To remove the cover housing |
194 |
Stowage of the cover |
194 |
To install the cover housing |
194 |
Shopping bag hook |
195 |
Cargo tie-down hooks |
195 |
Cargo area bars |
195 |
Under-floor storage compartment |
196 |
Starting and operating |
200 |
Fuel |
201 |
Fuel requirements |
201 |
Fuel filler lid and cap |
202 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
204 |
Preparing to drive |
205 |
Starting the engine |
206 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
206 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
206 |
Stopping the engine |
207 |
Manual transmission |
208 |
Shifting speeds |
208 |
Driving tips |
209 |
Automatic transmission |
209 |
Selector lever for automatic transmission |
210 |
Shift lock release |
213 |
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) |
214 |
Power steering |
214 |
Braking |
214 |
Braking tips |
214 |
Brake system |
215 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
215 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
215 |
ABS system self-check |
216 |
ABS warning light |
216 |
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
217 |
Steps to take if EBD system fails |
217 |
Parking your vehicle |
218 |
Parking brake |
219 |
Parking tips |
219 |
Hill holder (Manual transmission - if equipped) |
220 |
Cruise control |
221 |
To set cruise control |
221 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
222 |
To turn off the cruise control |
222 |
To change the cruising speed |
222 |
Self-leveling rear suspension (if equipped) |
224 |
Driving tips |
226 |
New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
227 |
Fuel economy hints |
227 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
227 |
Catalytic converter |
228 |
Periodic inspections |
229 |
Driving in foreign countries |
229 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
230 |
Off road driving |
231 |
Winter driving |
232 |
Operation during cold weather |
232 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
234 |
Corrosion protection |
235 |
Snow tires |
235 |
Tire chains |
235 |
Rocking the vehicle |
236 |
Loading your vehicle |
236 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
237 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
237 |
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) |
238 |
Trailer hitch (if equipped) |
241 |
Connecting a trailer |
241 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
242 |
Trailer towing |
243 |
Warranties and maintenance |
243 |
Maximum load limits |
243 |
Trailer hitches |
246 |
Connecting a trailer |
247 |
Trailer towing tips |
248 |
In case of emergency |
252 |
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency |
253 |
Temporary spare tire (if equipped) |
253 |
Flat tires |
254 |
Changing a flat tire |
254 |
Jump starting |
258 |
How to jump start |
259 |
Engine overheating |
261 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
261 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
261 |
Towing |
261 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
262 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
263 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
263 |
Rear gate - if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
264 |
Moonroof - if the moonroof cannot be closed |
264 |
Maintenance tools |
265 |
Jack and jack handle |
265 |
Appearance care |
268 |
Exterior care |
269 |
Washing |
269 |
Waxing and polishing |
270 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
270 |
Corrosion protection |
270 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
270 |
To help prevent corrosion |
271 |
Cleaning the interior |
271 |
Seat fabric |
271 |
Leather seat materials |
272 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
272 |
Ashtray (Canada only, if equipped) |
272 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surfaces |
272 |
Maintenance and service |
274 |
Maintenance schedule |
276 |
Maintenance precautions |
276 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
277 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
277 |
Engine hood |
277 |
Engine compartment overview |
279 |
Non-turbo models |
279 |
Turbo models |
280 |
Engine oil |
281 |
Checking the oil level |
281 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
281 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
283 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
284 |
Synthetic oil |
284 |
Cooling system |
284 |
Cooling fan, hose and connections |
285 |
Engine coolant |
285 |
Air cleaner element |
288 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
288 |
Spark plugs |
290 |
Recommended spark plugs |
290 |
Drive belts |
291 |
Manual transmission oil |
291 |
Checking the oil level |
291 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
292 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
293 |
Checking the fluid level |
293 |
Recommended fluid |
294 |
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) |
294 |
Checking the oil level |
294 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
295 |
Rear differential gear oil |
295 |
Checking the gear oil level |
295 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
296 |
Power steering fluid |
296 |
Checking the fluid level |
296 |
Recommended fluid |
297 |
Brake fluid |
298 |
Checking the fluid level |
298 |
Recommended brake fluid |
298 |
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) |
299 |
Checking the fluid level |
299 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
299 |
Brake booster |
300 |
Brake pedal |
300 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
300 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
300 |
Clutch pedal (MT vehicles) |
301 |
Checking the clutch function |
301 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
301 |
Hill holder (MT vehicles - if equipped) |
301 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
302 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
302 |
Parking brake stroke |
303 |
Tires and wheels |
303 |
Types of tires |
303 |
Tire inspection |
303 |
Tire pressures and wear |
304 |
Wheel balance |
305 |
Wear indicators |
306 |
Tire rotation direction mark |
306 |
Tire rotation |
307 |
Tire replacement |
307 |
Wheel replacement |
308 |
Aluminum wheels (if equipped) |
308 |
Windshield washer fluid |
308 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
310 |
Windshield wiper blades |
310 |
Rear window wiper blade |
311 |
Battery |
313 |
Fuses |
314 |
Main fuse |
315 |
Installation of accessories |
316 |
Replacing bulbs |
317 |
Headlights (Canada-spec. 2.5XT) |
318 |
Headlights (Except Canada- spec. 2.5XT) |
319 |
Rear combination lights |
320 |
License plate light |
321 |
Dome light and map light |
321 |
High mount stop light |
322 |
Specifications |
324 |
Specifications |
325 |
Dimensions |
325 |
Engine |
326 |
Electrical system |
326 |
Capacities |
327 |
Tires |
328 |
Wheel alignment |
328 |
Fuses and circuits |
329 |
Fuse panel located behind the instrument panel |
329 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
331 |
Bulb chart |
332 |
Vehicle identification |
333 |
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
334 |
Tire information |
335 |
Tire labeling |
335 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
338 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
339 |
Tire care - maintenance and safety practices |
340 |
Vehicle load limit - how to determine |
341 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
343 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
344 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
344 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
345 |
Treadwear |
345 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
345 |
Temperature A, B, C |
345 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
346 |
Index |
348 |
A |
349 |
B |
349 |
C |
349 |
D |
350 |
E |
350 |
F |
350 |
G |
351 |
H |
351 |
I |
351 |
J |
351 |
K |
351 |
L |
351 |
M |
352 |
N |
352 |
O |
352 |
P |
352 |
R |
352 |
S |
353 |
T |
353 |
U |
354 |
V |
354 |
W |
354 |