Section |
Page |
1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
27 |
Front seats |
28 |
Manual seat |
29 |
Power seat |
30 |
Memory function (driver’s seat - if equipped) |
31 |
Head restraint adjustment |
33 |
Active head restraint |
33 |
Lumbar support |
34 |
Seat heater |
34 |
Rear seats |
35 |
Folding down the rear seatback |
35 |
Head restraint adjustment |
36 |
Armrest |
38 |
Loading long objects (Sedan) |
38 |
Seatbelts |
39 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
39 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
41 |
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
41 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
41 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
43 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
49 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners |
50 |
System monitors |
51 |
System servicing |
52 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
53 |
Child restraint systems |
53 |
Where to place a child restraint system |
55 |
Choosing a child restraint system |
56 |
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
56 |
Installing a booster seat |
60 |
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
61 |
Top tether anchorages |
64 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
66 |
Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers |
66 |
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system |
71 |
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag |
82 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
89 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
91 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
92 |
2. Keys and doors |
93 |
Keys |
94 |
Key number |
94 |
Immobilizer |
95 |
Security ID plate |
95 |
Security indicator light |
96 |
Key replacement |
96 |
Door locks |
97 |
Locking and unlocking from the outside |
97 |
Locking and unlocking from the inside |
98 |
Battery drainage prevention function |
98 |
Power door locking switches |
99 |
Key lock-in prevention function |
99 |
Remote keyless entry system |
100 |
Locking the doors |
101 |
Unlocking the doors |
102 |
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate |
102 |
Vehicle finder function |
102 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
103 |
Selecting audible signal operation |
103 |
Replacing the battery |
103 |
Replacing lost transmitters |
105 |
Alarm system |
108 |
System alarm operation |
108 |
Activating and deactivating the alarm system |
108 |
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system |
109 |
Arming the system |
109 |
Disarming the system |
111 |
Valet mode |
111 |
Passive arming |
111 |
Tripped sensor identification |
112 |
Shock sensors (dealer option) |
112 |
Child safety locks |
113 |
Windows |
113 |
Power windows |
113 |
Trunk lid (Sedan) |
116 |
To open and close the trunk lid from outside |
116 |
To open the trunk lid from inside |
116 |
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever |
117 |
Internal trunk lid release handle |
117 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) |
119 |
Moonroof |
120 |
Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) |
121 |
Moonroof (Station wagon) |
122 |
3. Instruments and controls |
124 |
Ignition switch |
126 |
LOCK |
126 |
Acc |
127 |
ON |
127 |
START |
127 |
Key reminder chime |
128 |
Ignition switch light |
128 |
Hazard warning flasher |
128 |
Meters and gauges (vehicle with SI-DRIVE) |
128 |
Combination meter illumination |
128 |
Speedometer |
129 |
Tachometer |
129 |
Fuel gauge |
129 |
Temperature gauge |
130 |
ECO gauge |
131 |
Multi-information display (vehicle with SI-DRIVE) |
132 |
Display |
132 |
Operation switch |
132 |
Odometer and trip meter |
133 |
Current and average fuel consumption |
134 |
Outside temperature and journey time |
135 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
137 |
Clock (vehicle with genuine SUBARU navigation system) |
138 |
SI-DRIVE display |
138 |
Meter settings |
138 |
Warning messages and driver’s information |
143 |
Meters and gauges (vehicle without SI-DRIVE) |
147 |
Combination meter illumination |
147 |
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch |
147 |
Speedometer |
147 |
Odometer |
148 |
Double trip meter |
148 |
Tachometer |
149 |
Fuel gauge |
149 |
Temperature gauge |
150 |
Warning and indicator lights |
151 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
152 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
153 |
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators |
154 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp |
154 |
Charge warning light |
155 |
Oil pressure warning light |
155 |
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) |
156 |
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) |
156 |
ABS warning light |
157 |
Brake system warning light |
158 |
Low fuel warning light |
159 |
Door open warning light |
159 |
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) |
159 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light |
160 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light |
160 |
Security indicator light |
161 |
SPORT mode indicator light (4-speed AT models) |
161 |
Shift-up indicator light (MT models with SI-DRIVE) |
161 |
S# PREP indicator light (vehicle with SI-DRIVE) |
162 |
Selector lever position indicator (AT models) |
162 |
Gear position indicator (AT models) |
162 |
Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT models) |
163 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
163 |
High beam indicator light |
163 |
Cruise control indicator light |
163 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
163 |
Headlight indicator light |
163 |
Front fog light indicator light |
163 |
Clock (vehicle without genuine SUBARU navigation system) |
164 |
Information display (2.5 L non-turbo model without genuine SUBARU navigation system) |
164 |
Outside temperature indicator |
165 |
Current fuel consumption |
166 |
Average fuel consumption |
166 |
Driving range on remaining fuel |
167 |
Journey time |
168 |
Light control switch |
169 |
Headlights |
169 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
169 |
Headlight flasher |
170 |
Daytime running light system |
170 |
Turn signal lever |
170 |
Illumination brightness control |
171 |
Parking light switch |
171 |
Front fog light switch |
172 |
Wiper and washer |
172 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
174 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) |
176 |
Windshield wiper deicer |
176 |
Rear window defogger button |
177 |
Mirrors |
179 |
Inside mirror |
179 |
Auto-dimming mirror/compass |
179 |
Outside mirrors |
180 |
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel |
182 |
Horn |
182 |
4. Climate control |
183 |
Ventilator |
184 |
Air flow selection |
184 |
Center and side ventilators |
185 |
Manual climate control system |
185 |
Control panel |
185 |
Heater operation |
187 |
Air conditioner operation |
189 |
Automatic climate control system |
189 |
Control panel |
190 |
Temperature sensors |
193 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
194 |
Cleaning ventilator grille |
194 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
194 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
194 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
194 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition |
194 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
194 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
194 |
Air filtration system |
195 |
5. Audio |
196 |
Antenna system |
197 |
Printed antenna |
197 |
FM reception |
197 |
XMTM satellite radio reception |
197 |
Installation of accessories |
199 |
Audio set |
200 |
Type A audio set |
200 |
Type B audio set |
201 |
Power and sound controls |
202 |
Power switch and volume control |
202 |
Tone and balance control |
202 |
FM/AM radio operation |
205 |
FM/AM selection |
205 |
Tuning |
205 |
Station preset |
206 |
Satellite radio operation |
207 |
XMTM satellite radio |
207 |
Sirius satellite radio |
207 |
Satellite radio reception |
207 |
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner |
207 |
Band selection |
207 |
Channel and category selection |
208 |
Channel preset |
209 |
Display selection |
209 |
CD player operation |
210 |
How to insert a CD (type A) |
210 |
How to insert a CD(s) (type B) |
210 |
How to play back a CD |
212 |
To select a track from its beginning |
212 |
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing |
213 |
Repeating |
214 |
Random playback |
215 |
Scan |
216 |
Display selection |
217 |
Folder selection |
217 |
How to eject a CD from the player (type A) |
218 |
How to eject CDs from the player (type B) |
218 |
When the following messages are displayed |
219 |
AUX unit operation |
220 |
AUX jack |
220 |
AUX inputs selection button |
220 |
Audio control buttons |
221 |
MODE button |
221 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
222 |
6. Interior equipment |
224 |
Interior light |
225 |
Dome light |
225 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
225 |
Map light |
226 |
Sun visors |
227 |
Sun visor extension plate |
227 |
Vanity mirror with light |
228 |
Storage compartment |
228 |
Glove box |
228 |
Center console box |
229 |
Center panel compartment |
230 |
Overhead console |
230 |
Pocket |
231 |
Cup holder |
231 |
Front passenger’s cup holder |
231 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
232 |
Accessory power outlets |
232 |
Use with a cigarette lighter (Canada only - if equipped) |
233 |
Ashtray (Canada only - if equipped) |
234 |
Coat hook |
235 |
Rear passenger area |
235 |
Shopping bag hook |
236 |
For Sedan models |
236 |
For Station wagon models |
236 |
Floor mat |
236 |
Cargo area cover |
237 |
Using the cover |
237 |
To remove the cover housing |
237 |
To remove the rear gate board |
238 |
Stowage of the cargo area cover and rear gate board |
238 |
To install the cover housing |
239 |
To install the rear gate board |
239 |
Stowage boxes (Station wagon) |
240 |
Convenient tie-down hooks |
240 |
Under-floor storage compartment |
241 |
HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
242 |
Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. |
243 |
Programming rolling-code-protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. |
244 |
Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada |
245 |
Programming other devices |
245 |
Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System |
245 |
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button |
245 |
Erasing HomeLink® button memory |
246 |
In case a problem occurs |
246 |
7. Starting and operating |
247 |
Fuel |
249 |
Fuel requirements |
249 |
Fuel filler lid and cap |
251 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
253 |
Preparing to drive |
254 |
Starting the engine |
255 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
255 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
256 |
Stopping the engine |
257 |
Remote engine start system (dealer option) |
257 |
Starting your vehicle |
258 |
Remote start safety features |
258 |
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start |
258 |
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown |
258 |
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle |
259 |
Service mode |
259 |
Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option |
259 |
System maintenance |
260 |
Manual transmission – 5 speeds |
261 |
Shifting speeds |
261 |
Driving tips |
262 |
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (2.5GT spec.B) |
263 |
Selecting reverse gear |
263 |
Shifting speeds |
263 |
Driving tips |
264 |
Automatic transmission – 4-speed |
264 |
Selector lever |
265 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
266 |
Selection of manual mode |
267 |
Maximum speeds |
268 |
Driving tips |
269 |
SPORT mode |
269 |
Shift lock release |
270 |
Automatic transmission – 5-speed |
270 |
Selector lever |
271 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
272 |
Selection of manual mode |
273 |
Maximum speeds |
275 |
Driving tips |
275 |
Shift lock release |
276 |
SI-DRIVE (turbo and 3.0 L models) |
277 |
Intelligent (I) mode |
277 |
Sport (S) mode |
278 |
Sport Sharp (S#) mode |
278 |
SI-DRIVE selector |
278 |
SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp (S#) switch |
279 |
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) |
279 |
Power steering |
280 |
Braking |
280 |
Braking tips |
280 |
Brake system |
280 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
281 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
281 |
ABS system self-check |
281 |
ABS warning light |
282 |
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system |
283 |
Steps to take if EBD system fails |
283 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system |
284 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor |
286 |
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch |
288 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
289 |
Parking your vehicle |
290 |
Parking brake |
291 |
Parking tips |
291 |
Cruise control |
292 |
To set cruise control |
292 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
293 |
To turn off the cruise control |
294 |
To change the cruising speed |
294 |
Cruise control indicator light |
295 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
296 |
8. Driving tips |
297 |
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
298 |
Fuel economy hints |
298 |
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) |
299 |
Catalytic converter |
299 |
Periodic inspections |
300 |
Driving in foreign countries |
301 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
301 |
Off road driving |
302 |
All AWD models except OUTBACK |
302 |
OUTBACK |
302 |
Winter driving |
304 |
Operation during cold weather |
304 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
305 |
Corrosion protection |
306 |
Snow tires |
307 |
Tire chains |
309 |
Rocking the vehicle |
309 |
Loading your vehicle |
309 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
310 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
311 |
Roof rail and crossbar |
311 |
Trailer hitch |
315 |
Connecting a trailer |
316 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
317 |
Trailer towing |
317 |
Warranties and maintenance |
317 |
Maximum load limits |
318 |
Trailer hitches |
321 |
Connecting a trailer |
322 |
Trailer towing tips |
323 |
9. In case of emergency |
326 |
If you park your vehicle in an emergency |
327 |
Temporary spare tire |
327 |
Precautions for AWD vehicles with automatic transmission |
328 |
Flat tires |
329 |
Changing a flat tire |
329 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
334 |
Jump starting |
335 |
How to jump start |
336 |
Engine overheating |
338 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
338 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
338 |
Towing |
338 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
339 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
341 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
342 |
Rear gate (Station wagon) – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked |
343 |
Maintenance tools |
343 |
Jack |
343 |
Jack handle |
344 |
Other maintenance tools |
344 |
10. Appearance care |
345 |
Exterior care |
346 |
Washing |
346 |
Waxing and polishing |
347 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
347 |
Corrosion protection |
348 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
348 |
To help prevent corrosion |
348 |
Cleaning the interior |
349 |
Seat fabric |
349 |
Leather seat materials |
349 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
349 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface |
349 |
Navigation monitor |
350 |
11. Maintenance and service |
351 |
Maintenance schedule |
353 |
Maintenance precautions |
353 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
354 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
354 |
Engine hood |
354 |
Engine compartment overview |
356 |
Engine oil |
359 |
Checking the oil level |
359 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
360 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
362 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
363 |
Cooling system |
364 |
Cooling fan, hose and connections |
364 |
Engine coolant |
364 |
Air cleaner element |
367 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
368 |
Spark plugs |
370 |
Recommended spark plugs |
370 |
Drive belts |
370 |
Manual transmission oil |
371 |
Checking the oil level |
371 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
372 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
372 |
Checking the fluid level |
372 |
Recommended fluid |
373 |
Front differential gear oil (AT models) |
374 |
Checking the oil level |
374 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
375 |
Rear differential gear oil |
375 |
Checking the gear oil level |
375 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
377 |
Power steering fluid |
377 |
Checking the fluid level |
377 |
Recommended fluid |
378 |
Brake fluid |
378 |
Checking the fluid level |
378 |
Recommended brake fluid |
379 |
Clutch fluid (MT models) |
379 |
Checking the fluid level |
379 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
380 |
Brake booster |
380 |
Brake pedal |
381 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
381 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
381 |
Clutch pedal (MT models) |
381 |
Checking the clutch function |
381 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
382 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
382 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
382 |
Parking brake stroke |
383 |
Tires and wheels |
383 |
Types of tires |
383 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
384 |
Tire inspection |
385 |
Tire pressures and wear |
386 |
Wheel balance |
388 |
Wear indicators |
388 |
Tire rotation direction mark |
388 |
Tire rotation |
389 |
Tire replacement |
389 |
Wheel replacement |
390 |
Aluminum wheels |
390 |
Windshield washer fluid |
391 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
392 |
Windshield wiper blade assembly |
392 |
Windshield wiper blade rubber |
393 |
Rear window wiper blade assembly |
394 |
Rear window wiper blade rubber |
395 |
Battery |
396 |
Fuses |
397 |
Main fuse |
399 |
Installation of accessories |
399 |
Replacing bulbs |
400 |
Headlight |
401 |
Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker light |
403 |
Front fog light |
403 |
Rear combination lights |
403 |
Back-up light (Station wagon) |
406 |
License plate light |
406 |
Dome light |
407 |
Map light |
407 |
Vanity mirror light |
408 |
Door step light |
408 |
Cargo area light (Station wagon) |
409 |
Trunk light (Sedan) |
409 |
High mount stop light (Sedan) |
409 |
12. Specifications |
410 |
Specifications |
411 |
Dimensions |
411 |
Engine |
412 |
Electrical system |
412 |
Capacities |
413 |
Tires |
414 |
Wheel alignment |
414 |
Fuses and circuits |
415 |
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment |
415 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
417 |
Bulb chart |
418 |
Vehicle identification |
420 |
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
421 |
For U.S.A. |
422 |
Tire information |
422 |
Tire labeling |
422 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
425 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
426 |
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices |
427 |
Vehicle load limit – how to determine |
428 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
431 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
431 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
431 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
432 |
Treadwear |
432 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
432 |
Temperature A, B, C |
433 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
433 |