Section |
Page |
1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
26 |
Front seats |
27 |
Manual seat |
28 |
Power seat |
29 |
Memory function (Driver’s seat, 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 |
37 |
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 |
40 |
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 |
2. 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 |
101 |
Alarm system |
104 |
System alarm operation |
104 |
Activating and deactivating the alarm system |
104 |
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system |
105 |
Arming the system |
105 |
Disarming the system |
107 |
Valet mode |
107 |
Passive arming |
107 |
Tripped sensor identification |
108 |
Shock sensors (dealer option) |
108 |
Child safety locks |
109 |
Windows |
109 |
Power windows |
109 |
Trunk lid (Sedan) |
112 |
To open and close the trunk lid from outside |
112 |
To open the trunk lid from inside |
112 |
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever |
113 |
Internal trunk lid release handle |
113 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) |
115 |
Moonroof |
116 |
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) |
116 |
Moonroof (Station wagon) |
117 |
3. Instruments and controls |
120 |
Ignition switch |
122 |
LOCK |
122 |
Acc |
123 |
ON |
123 |
START |
123 |
Key reminder chime |
124 |
Ignition switch light |
124 |
Hazard warning flasher |
124 |
Meters and gauges (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE) |
124 |
Combination meter illumination |
124 |
Speedometer |
125 |
Tachometer |
125 |
Fuel gauge |
125 |
Temperature gauge |
126 |
ECO gauge |
127 |
Multi-information display (Vehicle with SI-DRIVE) |
128 |
Display |
128 |
Operation switch |
128 |
Odometer and trip meter |
129 |
Current and average fuel consumption |
130 |
Outside temperature and journey time |
131 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
133 |
Clock (Vehicle with Navigation System) |
134 |
SI-DRIVE display |
134 |
Meter settings |
134 |
Warning messages and driver’s information |
139 |
Meters and gauges (Vehicle without SI-DRIVE) |
143 |
Combination meter illumination |
143 |
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch |
143 |
Speedometer |
143 |
Odometer |
144 |
Double trip meter |
144 |
Tachometer |
145 |
Fuel gauge |
145 |
Temperature gauge |
146 |
Warning and indicator lights |
147 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
148 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
149 |
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators |
150 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp |
150 |
Charge warning light |
151 |
Oil pressure warning light |
151 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT models) |
151 |
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) |
151 |
ABS warning light |
153 |
Brake system warning light |
154 |
Low fuel warning light |
154 |
Door open warning light |
155 |
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) |
155 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light |
155 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light |
156 |
Security indicator light |
157 |
SPORT mode indicator light (4-speed AT models) |
157 |
Shift-up indicator light (MT models) |
157 |
S# PREP indicator light |
157 |
Selector lever position indicator (AT models) |
158 |
Gear position indicator (AT models) |
158 |
Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT models) |
158 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
158 |
High beam indicator light |
159 |
Cruise control indicator light |
159 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
159 |
Headlight indicator light |
159 |
Front fog light indicator light |
159 |
Clock (Vehicle without Navigation System) |
159 |
Information display (2.5-liter non-turbo model without Navigation System) |
160 |
Outside temperature indicator |
160 |
Current fuel consumption |
162 |
Average fuel consumption |
162 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
163 |
Journey time |
164 |
Light control switch |
164 |
Headlights |
165 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
165 |
Headlight flasher |
165 |
Daytime running light system |
166 |
Turn signal lever |
166 |
Illumination brightness control |
166 |
Parking light switch |
167 |
Front fog light switch |
167 |
Wiper and washer |
168 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
169 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) |
171 |
Windshield wiper deicer |
172 |
Rear window defogger button |
173 |
Mirrors |
174 |
Inside mirror |
174 |
Auto-dimming mirror/compass |
174 |
Outside mirrors |
176 |
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel |
177 |
Horn |
178 |
4. Climate control |
179 |
Ventilator |
180 |
Air flow selection |
180 |
Center and side ventilators |
181 |
Manual climate control system |
181 |
Control panel |
181 |
Heater operation |
183 |
Air conditioner operation |
185 |
Automatic climate control system |
186 |
Control panel |
186 |
Temperature sensors |
189 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
190 |
Cleaning ventilator grille |
190 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
190 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
190 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
190 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition |
190 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
191 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
191 |
Air filtration system |
191 |
5. Audio |
192 |
Antenna system |
193 |
Printed antenna |
193 |
FM reception |
193 |
XMTM satellite radio reception |
193 |
Installation of accessories |
195 |
Audio set |
196 |
Type A audio set |
196 |
Type B audio set |
197 |
Power and sound controls |
198 |
Power switch and volume control |
198 |
Tone and balance control |
198 |
Audio effector switching (type B) |
200 |
FM/AM radio operation |
201 |
FM/AM selection |
201 |
Tuning |
201 |
Station preset |
202 |
Satellite radio operation |
203 |
XMTM satellite radio |
203 |
Sirius satellite radio |
203 |
Satellite radio reception |
203 |
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner |
203 |
Band selection |
204 |
Channel and category selection |
204 |
Channel preset |
205 |
Display selection |
206 |
CD player operation |
206 |
How to insert a CD (type A) |
206 |
How to insert a CD(s) (type B) |
206 |
How to play back a CD |
208 |
To select a track from its beginning |
209 |
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing |
209 |
Repeating |
210 |
Random playback |
211 |
Scan |
212 |
Display selection |
213 |
Folder selection |
214 |
How to eject a CD from the player (type A) |
214 |
How to eject CDs from the player (type B) |
214 |
When the following messages are displayed |
215 |
AUX unit operation |
216 |
AUX jack |
216 |
AUX inputs selection button |
216 |
Audio control buttons |
217 |
MODE button |
217 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
218 |
6. Interior equipment |
221 |
Interior light |
222 |
Dome light |
222 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
222 |
Map light |
222 |
Sun visors |
223 |
Sun visor extension plate |
223 |
Vanity mirror with light |
224 |
Storage compartment |
224 |
Glove box |
225 |
Center console box |
225 |
Center panel compartment |
226 |
Overhead console |
227 |
Pocket |
227 |
Cup holder |
227 |
Front passenger’s cup holder |
228 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
228 |
Accessory power outlets |
228 |
Coat hook |
230 |
Rear passenger area |
230 |
Shopping bag hook |
231 |
For Sedan models |
231 |
For Station wagon models |
231 |
Floor mat |
232 |
Cargo area cover |
232 |
Using the cover |
232 |
To remove the cover housing |
233 |
To remove the rear gate board |
233 |
Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board |
233 |
To install the cover housing |
234 |
To install the rear gate board |
235 |
Stowage boxes (Station wagon) |
235 |
Convenient tie-down hooks |
236 |
Under-floor storage compartment |
236 |
HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
237 |
Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. |
238 |
Programming rolling-code-protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. |
239 |
Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada |
240 |
Programming other devices |
241 |
Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
241 |
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button |
241 |
Erasing HomeLink® button memory |
241 |
In case a problem occurs |
241 |
7. Starting and operating |
242 |
Fuel |
244 |
Fuel requirements |
244 |
Fuel filler lid and cap |
246 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
248 |
Preparing to drive |
249 |
Starting the engine |
250 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
250 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
250 |
Stopping the engine |
251 |
Remote engine start system (dealer option) |
252 |
Starting your vehicle |
252 |
Remote start safety features |
252 |
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start |
253 |
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown |
253 |
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle |
253 |
Service mode |
253 |
Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option |
253 |
System maintenance |
254 |
Manual transmission – 5 speeds |
255 |
Shifting speeds |
256 |
Driving tips |
256 |
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (2.5GT spec.B) |
257 |
Selecting reverse gear |
257 |
Shifting speeds |
258 |
Driving tips |
258 |
Automatic transmission – 4-speed |
259 |
Selector lever |
259 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
261 |
Selection of manual mode |
262 |
Maximum speeds |
263 |
Driving tips |
263 |
SPORT mode |
264 |
Shift lock release |
264 |
Automatic transmission – 5-speed |
265 |
Selector lever |
266 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
267 |
Selection of manual mode |
268 |
Maximum speeds |
270 |
Driving tips |
270 |
Shift lock release |
270 |
SI-DRIVE (Except 2.5-liter non-Turbo models) |
271 |
Intelligent (I) mode |
272 |
Sport (S) mode |
272 |
Sport Sharp (S#) mode |
273 |
SI-DRIVE selector |
273 |
SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp (S#) switch |
273 |
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) |
274 |
Power steering |
274 |
Braking |
275 |
Braking tips |
275 |
Brake system |
275 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
275 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
276 |
ABS system self-check |
276 |
ABS warning light |
276 |
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
277 |
Steps to take if EBD system fails |
278 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system |
279 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor |
280 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch |
283 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
284 |
Parking your vehicle |
285 |
Parking brake |
286 |
Parking tips |
286 |
Cruise control |
287 |
To set cruise control |
287 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
288 |
To turn off the cruise control |
289 |
To change the cruising speed |
289 |
Cruise control indicator light |
290 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
290 |
8. Driving tips |
292 |
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
293 |
Fuel economy hints |
293 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
294 |
Catalytic converter |
294 |
Periodic inspections |
295 |
Driving in foreign countries |
296 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
296 |
Off road driving |
297 |
All AWD models except OUTBACK |
297 |
OUTBACK |
297 |
Winter driving |
299 |
Operation during cold weather |
299 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
300 |
Corrosion protection |
301 |
Snow tires |
302 |
Tire chains |
304 |
Rocking the vehicle |
304 |
Loading your vehicle |
304 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
305 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
306 |
Roof rail and crossbar |
306 |
Trailer hitch |
310 |
Connecting a trailer |
311 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
312 |
Trailer towing |
312 |
Warranties and maintenance |
312 |
Maximum load limits |
313 |
Trailer hitches |
316 |
Connecting a trailer |
317 |
Trailer towing tips |
318 |
9. In case of emergency |
321 |
If you park your vehicle in an emergency |
322 |
Temporary spare tire |
322 |
Flat tires |
324 |
Changing a flat tire |
324 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
329 |
Jump starting |
330 |
How to jump start |
331 |
Engine overheating |
333 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
333 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
333 |
Towing |
334 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
334 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
337 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
337 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
338 |
Maintenance tools |
339 |
Jack |
339 |
Jack handle |
339 |
Other maintenance tools |
340 |
10. Appearance care |
341 |
Exterior care |
342 |
Washing |
342 |
Waxing and polishing |
343 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
343 |
Corrosion protection |
344 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
344 |
To help prevent corrosion |
344 |
Cleaning the interior |
345 |
Seat fabric |
345 |
Leather seat materials |
345 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
345 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface |
345 |
Navigation monitor (Europe – if equipped) |
346 |
11. Maintenance and service |
347 |
Maintenance schedule |
349 |
Maintenance precautions |
349 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
350 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
350 |
Engine hood |
350 |
Engine compartment overview |
352 |
Engine oil |
355 |
Checking the oil level |
355 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
356 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
358 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
359 |
Cooling system |
360 |
Hose and connections |
360 |
Engine coolant |
360 |
Air cleaner element |
363 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
364 |
Spark plugs |
366 |
Recommended spark plugs |
366 |
Drive belts |
367 |
Manual transmission oil |
367 |
Checking the oil level |
367 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
368 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
369 |
Checking the fluid level |
369 |
Recommended fluid |
370 |
Front differential gear oil (AT models) |
370 |
Checking the oil level |
370 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
371 |
Rear differential gear oil |
371 |
Checking the gear oil level |
371 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
373 |
Power steering fluid |
374 |
Checking the fluid level |
374 |
Recommended fluid |
374 |
Brake fluid |
375 |
Checking the fluid level |
375 |
Recommended brake fluid |
375 |
Clutch fluid (MT models) |
376 |
Checking the fluid level |
376 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
376 |
Brake booster |
377 |
Brake pedal |
377 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
377 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
377 |
Clutch pedal (MT models) |
378 |
Checking the clutch function |
378 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
378 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
378 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
379 |
Parking brake stroke |
379 |
Tires and wheels |
380 |
Types of tires |
380 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
380 |
Tire inspection |
382 |
Tire pressures and wear |
382 |
Wheel balance |
384 |
Wear indicators |
385 |
Tire rotation direction mark |
385 |
Tire rotation |
385 |
Tire replacement |
386 |
Wheel replacement |
386 |
Aluminum wheels |
387 |
Windshield washer fluid |
387 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
389 |
Windshield wiper blade assembly |
389 |
Windshield wiper blade rubber |
390 |
Rear window wiper blade assembly |
391 |
Rear window wiper blade rubber |
391 |
Battery |
393 |
Fuses |
394 |
Main fuse |
395 |
Installation of accessories |
396 |
Replacing bulbs |
397 |
Headlight |
398 |
Front turn signal light and parking light |
400 |
Front fog light |
400 |
Rear combination lights |
401 |
Back-up light (Station wagon) |
403 |
License plate light |
403 |
Dome light |
404 |
Map light |
405 |
Vanity mirror light |
405 |
Door step light |
405 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
406 |
Trunk light (Sedan) |
406 |
High mount stop light (Sedan) |
406 |
12. Specifications |
407 |
Specifications |
408 |
Dimensions |
408 |
Engine |
409 |
Electrical system |
409 |
Capacities |
410 |
Tires |
411 |
Wheel alignment |
411 |
Fuses and circuits |
412 |
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment |
412 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
414 |
Bulb chart |
415 |
Vehicle identification |
417 |
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
418 |
For U.S.A. |
419 |
Tire information |
419 |
Tire labeling |
419 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
422 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
423 |
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices |
424 |
Vehicle load limit – how to determine |
425 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
428 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
428 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
428 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
429 |
Treadwear |
429 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
429 |
Temperature A, B, C |
430 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
430 |