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Starting and operating 7-33 . While the engine is running, if the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp comes on, the SIdrive mode changes to the Sport (S) mode. In this case, it is not possible to change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode or Intelligent (I) mode. . If there is a possibility that the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant, it is not possible to change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. While the vehicle is in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, it changes to the Sport (S) mode when the engine coolant temperature increases. For 3.0-liter models, it also changes to the Sport (S) mode when the engine oil temperature increases. Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) CAUTION . Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up, as the vehicle may move. . If one rear tire is spinning in mud, avoid continued spinning at high speed as this could adversely affect the LSD. . If a different size rear tire is temporarily used (as in an emergency), it will adversely affect the LSD. Always replace it with a regular size tire as soon as possible. The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to the difference in revolutions between the right and left rear wheels that may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads. Power steering CAUTION Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more than five seconds. This may damage the power steering pump. The power steering system operates only when the engine is running. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but it will take much more effort. NOTE Right after the engine has been started and before it has warmed up, you may hear a noise coming from areas adjacent to the power steering pump which is located at the right-front area of the engine compartment. This noise is normal. It does not indicate power steering system trouble.

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

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While the engine is running, if the

CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc-

tion indicator lamp comes on, the SI-

drive mode changes to the Sport (S)

mode. In this case, it is not possible to

change to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode or

Intelligent (I) mode.

there

possibility

that

the

engine could overheat because of a

temperature

increase

the

engine

coolant, it is not possible to change to

the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. While the

vehicle is in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode,

it changes to the Sport (S) mode when

the

engine

coolant

temperature

in-

creases. For 3.0-liter models, it also

changes to the Sport (S) mode when

the engine oil temperature increases.

Rear viscous limited slip dif-

ferential (LSD) (if equipped)

CAUTION

Never start the engine while a tire

on one side is jacked up, as the

vehicle may move.

If one rear tire is spinning in mud,

avoid continued spinning at high

speed

this

could

adversely

affect the LSD.

different

size

rear

tire

temporarily used (as in an emer-

gency), it will adversely affect the

LSD.

Always

replace

with

regular

size

tire

soon

possible.

The LSD provides optimum distribution of

power

according

the

difference

revolutions between the right and left rear

wheels that may be caused by certain

driving conditions, thereby improving driv-

ing stability on snow-covered, muddy or

other slippery roads.

Power steering

CAUTION

Do not hold the steering wheel at the

fully locked position left or right for

more than five seconds. This may

damage the power steering pump.

The power steering system operates only

when the engine is running.

If you lose power steering assist because

the engine stops or the system fails to

function, you can steer but it will take

much more effort.

NOTE

Right after the engine has been started

and before it has warmed up, you may

hear a noise coming from areas adja-

cent to the power steering pump which

is located at the right-front area of the

engine

compartment.

This

noise

normal.

does

not

indicate

power

steering system trouble.

Starting and operating

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