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7-6 Starting and operating WARNING . Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and close all vehicle doors and windows. Make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area. Refueling must be performed outside. Quickly wipe up any spilled fuel. . When opening the cap, grasp it firmly and turn it slowly to the left. Do not remove the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck, especially in hot weather. If you hear a hissing sound while you are removing the cap, wait for the sound to stop and then slowly open the cap to prevent fuel from spraying out and creating a fire hazard. . When refueling, insert the fuel nozzle securely into the fuel filler pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not fully inserted, its automatic stopping mechanism may not function, causing fuel to overflow the tank and creating a fire hazard. . Stop refueling when the automatic stop mechanism on the fuel nozzle activates. If you continue to add fuel, temperature changes or other conditions may cause fuel to overflow from the tank and create a fire hazard. 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump automatically turns off. Do not add any more fuel. NOTE CAUTION Make sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. 5. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening. 6. Close the fuel filler lid completely. If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the painted surface could be damaged. . You will see the " " sign in the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. . If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate. Refer to the "Warning and indicator lights" section located in chapter 3. CAUTION . Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause da-

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

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7-6

Starting and operating

WARNING

Gasoline

vapor

highly

flam-

mable. Before refueling, always

first stop the engine and close all

vehicle

doors

and

windows.

Make

sure

that

there

are

lighted

cigarettes,

open

flames

or electrical sparks in the adja-

cent

area.

Refueling

must

performed outside. Quickly wipe

up any spilled fuel.

When opening the cap, grasp it

firmly and turn it slowly to the

left.

not

remove

the

cap

quickly. Fuel may be under pres-

sure and spray out of the fuel

filler

neck,

especially

hot

weather. If you hear a hissing

sound while you are removing

the cap, wait for the sound to

stop and then slowly open the

cap to prevent fuel from spraying

out and creating a fire hazard.

When

refueling,

insert

the

fuel

nozzle securely into the fuel filler

pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not

fully inserted, its automatic stop-

ping mechanism may not func-

tion, causing fuel to overflow the

tank and creating a fire hazard.

Stop

refueling

when

the

auto-

matic

stop

mechanism

the

fuel nozzle activates. If you con-

tinue

add

fuel,

temperature

changes

other

conditions

may cause fuel to overflow from

the tank and create a fire hazard.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler

pump automatically turns off. Do not add

any more fuel.

CAUTION

Make sure that the cap is tightened

until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage

in the event of an accident.

Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise

until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain

not to catch the tether under the cap while

tightening.

Close the fuel filler lid completely. If

you spill any fuel on the painted surface,

rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the

painted surface could be damaged.

NOTE

You will see the

“

”

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler

door (lid) is located on the right side of

the vehicle.

If the fuel filler cap is not tightened

until it clicks or if the tether is caught

under

the

cap,

the

CHECK

ENGINE

warning

light/malfunction

indicator

lamp

may

illuminate.

Refer

the

“

Warning and indicator lights

”

section

located in chapter 3.

CAUTION

Never add any cleaning agents to

the fuel tank. The addition of a

cleaning

agent

may

cause

da-