Section |
Page |
Prologue |
1 |
Warranties |
3 |
Warranties for U.S.A. |
3 |
How to use this owner’s manual |
3 |
Using your Owner’s manual |
3 |
Safety warnings |
4 |
Safety symbol |
4 |
Vehicle symbols |
5 |
Safety precautions when driving |
6 |
Seatbelt and SRS airbag |
6 |
Child safety |
7 |
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) |
8 |
Drinking and driving |
8 |
Drugs and driving |
8 |
Driving when tired or sleepy |
9 |
Car phone/cell phone and driving |
9 |
Modification of your vehicle |
9 |
Driving with pets |
9 |
Tire pressures |
9 |
California proposition 65 warning |
10 |
Illustrated index |
12 |
Exterior |
12 |
Interior |
14 |
Instrument panel |
17 |
Light control and wiper control levers/switches |
18 |
Combination meter |
19 |
Warning and indicator light |
23 |
Trunk/cargo area |
24 |
Function settings |
25 |
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
26 |
Front seats |
27 |
Manual seat |
28 |
Power seat |
29 |
Memory function (Driver’s seat only, if equipped) |
30 |
Head restraint adjustment |
32 |
Active head restraint |
32 |
Lumbar support |
33 |
Seat heater |
33 |
Rear seats |
34 |
Folding down the rear seatback |
34 |
Head restraint adjustment |
35 |
Armrest |
36 |
Loading long objects (Sedan) |
37 |
Seatbelts |
38 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
38 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
39 |
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
39 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
39 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
41 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
48 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners |
49 |
System monitors |
50 |
System servicing |
51 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
52 |
Child restraint systems |
52 |
Where to place a child restraint system |
53 |
Choosing a child restraint system |
55 |
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
55 |
Installing a booster seat |
58 |
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
60 |
Top tether anchorages |
62 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
65 |
Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers |
65 |
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system |
70 |
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag |
80 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
86 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
88 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
89 |
Keys and doors |
90 |
Keys |
91 |
Key number |
91 |
Immobilizer |
92 |
Security ID plate |
92 |
Security indicator light |
93 |
Key replacement |
93 |
Door locks |
94 |
Locking and unlocking from the outside |
94 |
Locking and unlocking from the inside |
95 |
Battery drainage prevention function |
95 |
Power door locking switches |
96 |
Key lock-in prevention function |
96 |
Remote keyless entry system |
97 |
Locking the doors |
98 |
Unlocking the doors |
98 |
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate |
98 |
Illuminated entry |
98 |
Vehicle finder function |
99 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
99 |
Selecting audible signal operation |
99 |
Replacing the battery |
99 |
Replacing lost transmitters |
100 |
Alarm system |
103 |
System alarm operation |
103 |
Activating and deactivating the alarm system |
104 |
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system |
104 |
Arming the system |
104 |
Disarming the system |
106 |
Valet mode |
106 |
Passive arming |
106 |
Tripped sensor identification |
108 |
Shock sensors (dealer option) |
108 |
Child safety locks |
108 |
Windows |
109 |
Power windows |
109 |
Trunk lid (Sedan) |
111 |
To open and close the trunk lid from outside |
111 |
To open the trunk lid from inside |
112 |
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever |
112 |
Internal trunk lid release handle |
112 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) |
114 |
Moonroof |
115 |
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) |
116 |
Moonroof (Station wagon) |
117 |
Instruments and controls |
119 |
Ignition switch |
121 |
LOCK |
121 |
ACC |
122 |
ON |
122 |
START |
122 |
Key reminder chime |
123 |
Ignition switch light |
123 |
Hazard warning flasher |
123 |
Meters and gauges (Turbo models) |
123 |
Combination meter illumination |
123 |
Speedometer |
124 |
Tachometer |
124 |
Fuel gauge |
124 |
Temperature gauge |
125 |
ECO gauge |
126 |
Multi-information display (Turbo models) |
126 |
Odometer and trip meter |
127 |
Current and average fuel consumption |
128 |
Outside temperature and journey time |
129 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
131 |
Clock (Vehicle with Navigation System) |
132 |
SI-DRIVE display |
132 |
Warning messages and driver’s information |
133 |
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo models) |
136 |
Combination meter illumination |
136 |
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch |
136 |
Speedometer |
136 |
Odometer |
137 |
Double trip meter |
137 |
Tachometer |
138 |
Fuel gauge |
138 |
Temperature gauge |
139 |
Warning and indicator lights |
140 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
140 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
142 |
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators |
143 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp |
143 |
Charge warning light |
144 |
Oil pressure warning light |
144 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) |
144 |
Low tire pressure warning light |
144 |
ABS warning light |
146 |
Brake system warning light |
146 |
Low fuel warning light |
147 |
Door open warning light |
147 |
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) |
148 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light |
148 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light |
148 |
Security indicator light |
149 |
SPORT mode indicator light |
150 |
Shift-up indicator light (MT vehicles) |
150 |
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) |
150 |
Gear position indicator (AT vehicles) |
150 |
Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT vehicles) |
151 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
151 |
High beam indicator light |
151 |
Cruise control indicator light |
151 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
151 |
Headlight indicator light |
151 |
Front fog light indicator light |
151 |
Clock (Vehicle without Navigation System) |
152 |
Information display (Non-turbo models without Navigation System) |
152 |
Outside temperature indicator |
153 |
Current fuel consumption |
154 |
Average fuel consumption |
154 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
155 |
Journey time |
156 |
Light control switch |
157 |
Headlights |
157 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
157 |
Headlight flasher |
158 |
Daytime running light system |
158 |
Turn signal lever |
159 |
Illumination brightness control |
159 |
Parking light switch |
160 |
Front fog light switch |
160 |
Wiper and washer |
161 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
162 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) |
163 |
Windshield wiper deicer |
164 |
Rear window defogger button |
165 |
Mirrors |
166 |
Inside mirror |
166 |
Auto-dimming mirror/compass |
166 |
Outside mirrors |
168 |
Tilt steering wheel |
169 |
Horn |
170 |
Climate control |
171 |
Ventilator |
172 |
Air flow selection |
172 |
Center and side ventilators |
173 |
Manual climate control system |
173 |
Control panel |
173 |
Heater operation |
175 |
Air conditioner operation |
177 |
Automatic climate control system |
178 |
Control panel |
178 |
Temperature sensors |
181 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
182 |
Cleaning ventilator grille |
182 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
182 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
182 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
182 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition |
182 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
183 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
183 |
Air filtration system |
183 |
Audio |
184 |
Antenna system |
185 |
Printed antenna |
185 |
FM reception |
185 |
XMTM Satellite radio reception |
185 |
Installation of accessories |
187 |
Audio set |
188 |
Type A audio set |
188 |
Type B audio set |
189 |
Power and sound controls |
190 |
Power switch and volume control |
190 |
Tone and balance control |
190 |
Audio effector switching (type B) |
192 |
FM/AM radio operation |
193 |
FM/AM selection |
193 |
Tuning |
193 |
Station preset |
194 |
Satellite radio operation |
195 |
XMTM satellite radio |
195 |
Satellite radio reception |
195 |
Band selection |
195 |
Channel and category selection |
196 |
Channel preset |
197 |
Display selection |
197 |
CD player operation |
198 |
How to insert a CD (type A) |
198 |
How to insert a CD(s) (type B) |
198 |
How to play back a CD |
200 |
To select a track from its beginning |
200 |
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing |
201 |
Repeating |
202 |
Random playback |
203 |
Scan |
204 |
Display selection |
205 |
Folder selection |
205 |
How to eject a CD from the player (type A) |
206 |
How to eject CDs from the player (type B) |
206 |
When the following messages are displayed |
207 |
AUX unit operation |
208 |
AUX jack |
208 |
AUX inputs selection button |
208 |
Audio control buttons |
209 |
MODE button |
209 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
210 |
Interior equipment |
212 |
Interior light |
213 |
Dome light |
213 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
213 |
Map light |
213 |
Sun visors |
214 |
Sun visor extension plate |
214 |
Vanity mirror with light |
215 |
Storage compartment |
215 |
Glove box |
216 |
Center console box |
216 |
Center panel compartment |
217 |
Overhead console |
218 |
Pocket |
218 |
Cup holder |
218 |
Front passenger’s cup holder |
219 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
219 |
Accessory power outlets |
219 |
Coat hook |
221 |
Rear passenger area |
221 |
Shopping bag hook |
222 |
For Sedan models |
222 |
For Station wagon models |
222 |
Floor mat |
223 |
Cargo area cover (Station wagon) |
223 |
Using the cover |
223 |
To remove the cover housing |
224 |
To remove the rear gate board |
224 |
Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board |
224 |
To install the cover housing |
225 |
To install the rear gate board |
226 |
Stowage boxes (Station wagon) |
226 |
Convenient tie-down hooks |
227 |
Under-floor storage compartment |
227 |
Sedan |
228 |
Station wagon |
228 |
HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
228 |
Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. |
229 |
Programming rolling-code-protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. |
230 |
Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada |
231 |
Programming other devices |
232 |
Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
232 |
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button |
232 |
Erasing HomeLink® button memory |
232 |
In case a problem occurs |
232 |
Starting and operating |
234 |
Fuel |
236 |
Fuel requirements |
236 |
Fuel filler lid and cap |
238 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
240 |
Preparing to drive |
242 |
Starting the engine |
242 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
242 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
243 |
Stopping the engine |
244 |
Remote engine start system (dealer option) |
244 |
Starting your vehicle |
245 |
Remote start safety features |
245 |
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start |
245 |
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown |
245 |
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle |
246 |
Service mode |
246 |
Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option |
246 |
System maintenance |
247 |
Manual transmission – 5 speeds |
248 |
Shifting speeds |
248 |
Driving tips |
249 |
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (2.5GT spec.B) |
250 |
Selecting reverse gear |
250 |
Shifting speeds |
250 |
Driving tips |
251 |
Automatic transmission – 4-speed |
251 |
Selector lever |
252 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
253 |
Selection of manual mode |
254 |
Maximum speeds |
255 |
Driving tips |
256 |
SPORT mode |
256 |
Shift lock release |
256 |
Automatic transmission – 5-speed |
257 |
Selector lever |
258 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
259 |
Selection of manual mode |
260 |
Maximum speeds |
262 |
Driving tips |
262 |
SPORT mode (Non-turbo models) |
263 |
Shift lock release |
263 |
SI-DRIVE (Turbo models) |
264 |
Intelligent (I) mode |
264 |
Sport (S) mode |
265 |
Sport Sharp (S#) mode |
265 |
SI-DRIVE selector |
265 |
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) |
266 |
Power steering |
266 |
Braking |
267 |
Braking tips |
267 |
Brake system |
267 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
267 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
268 |
ABS system self-check |
268 |
ABS warning light |
268 |
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
269 |
Steps to take if EBD system fails |
270 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system |
271 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor |
272 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch |
275 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
276 |
Parking your vehicle |
277 |
Cruise control |
279 |
To set cruise control |
279 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
280 |
To turn off the cruise control |
280 |
To change the cruising speed |
281 |
Cruise control indicator light |
282 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
282 |
Driving tips |
284 |
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
285 |
Fuel economy hints |
285 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
285 |
Catalytic converter |
286 |
Periodic inspections |
287 |
Driving in foreign countries |
287 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
288 |
Off road driving |
289 |
All AWD models except OUTBACK |
289 |
OUTBACK |
289 |
Winter driving |
291 |
Operation during cold weather |
291 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
292 |
Corrosion protection |
293 |
Snow tires |
293 |
Tire chains |
295 |
Rocking the vehicle |
296 |
Loading your vehicle |
296 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
297 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
298 |
Roof rail and crossbar |
298 |
Trailer hitch |
302 |
Connecting a trailer |
303 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
304 |
Trailer towing |
304 |
Warranties and maintenance |
304 |
Maximum load limits |
305 |
Trailer hitches |
308 |
Connecting a trailer |
309 |
Trailer towing tips |
310 |
In case of emergency |
313 |
If you park your vehicle in an emergency |
314 |
Temporary spare tire |
314 |
Flat tires |
316 |
Changing a flat tire |
316 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
321 |
Jump starting |
322 |
How to jump start |
322 |
Engine overheating |
324 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
324 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
324 |
Towing |
325 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
325 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
328 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
328 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
329 |
Maintenance tools |
330 |
Jack |
330 |
Jack handle |
330 |
Other maintenance tools |
331 |
Appearance care |
332 |
Exterior care |
333 |
Washing |
333 |
Waxing and polishing |
334 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
334 |
Corrosion protection |
335 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
335 |
To help prevent corrosion |
335 |
Cleaning the interior |
336 |
Seat fabric |
336 |
Leather seat materials |
336 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
336 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface |
336 |
Maintenance and service |
337 |
Maintenance schedule |
339 |
Maintenance precautions |
339 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
340 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
340 |
Engine hood |
340 |
Engine compartment overview |
342 |
Engine oil |
345 |
Checking the oil level |
345 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
346 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
348 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
349 |
Cooling system |
349 |
Hose and connections |
350 |
Engine coolant |
350 |
Air cleaner element |
353 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
353 |
Spark plugs |
356 |
Recommended spark plugs |
356 |
Drive belts |
356 |
Manual transmission oil |
357 |
Checking the oil level |
357 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
358 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
358 |
Checking the fluid level |
358 |
Recommended fluid |
359 |
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) |
360 |
Checking the oil level |
360 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
361 |
Rear differential gear oil |
361 |
Checking the gear oil level |
361 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
363 |
Power steering fluid |
364 |
Checking the fluid level |
364 |
Recommended fluid |
364 |
Brake fluid |
365 |
Checking the fluid level |
365 |
Recommended brake fluid |
365 |
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) |
366 |
Checking the fluid level |
366 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
366 |
Brake booster |
367 |
Brake pedal |
367 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
367 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
367 |
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) |
368 |
Checking the clutch function |
368 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
368 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
368 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
369 |
Parking brake stroke |
369 |
Tires and wheels |
370 |
Types of tires |
370 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
370 |
Tire inspection |
372 |
Tire pressures and wear |
372 |
Wheel balance |
374 |
Wear indicators |
374 |
Tire rotation direction mark |
375 |
Tire rotation |
375 |
Tire replacement |
376 |
Wheel replacement |
376 |
Aluminum wheels |
377 |
Windshield washer fluid |
377 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
378 |
Windshield wiper blade assembly |
379 |
Windshield wiper blade rubber |
379 |
Rear window wiper blade assembly |
380 |
Rear window wiper blade rubber |
381 |
Battery |
382 |
Fuses |
383 |
Main fuse |
385 |
Installation of accessories |
385 |
Replacing bulbs |
386 |
Headlight |
387 |
Parking light |
389 |
Front turn signal light |
389 |
Front fog light |
389 |
Rear combination lights |
390 |
Backup light (Station wagon) |
391 |
License plate light |
392 |
Dome light |
392 |
Map light |
393 |
Door step light |
393 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
394 |
Trunk light (Sedan) |
394 |
High mount stop light (Sedan) |
395 |
Specifications |
396 |
Specifications |
397 |
Dimensions |
397 |
Engine |
398 |
Electrical system |
398 |
Capacities |
399 |
Tires |
400 |
Wheel alignment |
400 |
Fuses and circuits |
401 |
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment |
401 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
403 |
Bulb chart |
404 |
Vehicle identification |
406 |
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
407 |
For U.S.A. |
408 |
Tire information |
408 |
Tire labeling |
408 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
411 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
412 |
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices |
413 |
Vehicle load limit – how to determine |
414 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
416 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
417 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
417 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
418 |
Treadwear |
418 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
418 |
Temperature A, B, C |
418 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
419 |
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