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5-20 Audio ! Category selection the category search mode, press the "PTY/CAT" button again. Type C audio When in the SAT mode, press the "SEEK" button " " or " " continuously to change to the channel selection mode. Pressing the "SEEK" button " " changes the channel up by 10 steps each time. Pressing " " changes the channel down by 10 steps each time. Type A and B audio Type A and B audio Type C audio To activate the category search mode, press the "PTY/CAT" button. To deactivate Type C audio When in the category search mode, pressing the "FOLDER/PTY/CAT" button

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Prologue	3
Warranties	4
Warranties for U.S.A.	4
Warranties for Canada	4
Models with HID headlights	4
Models without HID headlights	4
How to use this Owner’s Manual	4
Using your Owner’s Manual	4
Safety warnings	5
Safety symbol	5
Abbreviation list	6
Vehicle symbols	6
Safety precautions when driving	8
Seatbelt and SRS airbag	8
Child safety	8
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)	9
Drinking and driving	10
Drugs and driving	10
Driving when tired or sleepy	11
Modification of your vehicle	11
Car phone/cell phone and driving	11
Driving vehicles equipped with navigation system	11
Driving with pets	11
Tire pressures	12
California proposition 65 warning	12
Illustrated index	15
Exterior	15
Interior	17
Instrument panel	19
Light control and wiper control levers/switches	20
Combination meter	21
Warning and indicator lights	27
Function settings	29
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags	32
Front seats	33
Forward and backward adjustment	34
Reclining the seatback	34
Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat)	35
Head restraint adjustment	35
Active head restraint	36
Seat heater	37
Type A seat heater	37
Type B seat heater	37
Rear seats	38
Armrest	39
Head restraint adjustment	39
Folding down the rear seatback	40
Seatbelts	42
Seatbelt safety tips	42
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)	43
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)	43
Seatbelt warning light and chime	43
Fastening the seatbelt	43
Seatbelt maintenance	50
Front seatbelt pretensioners	50
System monitors	51
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)	66
Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers	66
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system	70
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag	81
SRS airbag system monitors	87
SRS airbag system servicing	89
Precautions against vehicle modification	89
Keys and doors	92
Keys	93
Key number plate	93
Immobilizer	93
Security ID plate	94
Security indicator light	94
Key replacement	94
Door locks	95
Locking and unlocking from the outside	95
Locking and unlocking from the inside	96
Battery drainage prevention function	96
Power door locking switches	97
Key lock-in prevention function	98
Remote keyless entry system	99
Locking the doors	100
Unlocking the doors	100
Opening the trunk lid/unlocking rear gate	101
Vehicle finder function	101
Sounding a panic alarm	101
Selecting audible signal operation	102
Replacing the battery	102
Replacing lost transmitters	103
Alarm system	107
System operation	107
Activating and deactivating the alarm system	107
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system	108
Arming the system	108
Disarming the system	110
Valet mode	110
Passive arming	110
Tripped sensor identification	111
Shock sensors (dealer option)	111
Child safety locks	112
Windows	112
Power windows	112
Trunk lid (4-door)	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	116
Internal trunk lid release handle	116
Rear gate (5-door)	118
Moonroof	120
Moonroof switches	120
Sun shade	121
Instruments and controls	122
Ignition switch	124
LOCK	124
Acc	125
ON	125
START	125
Key reminder chime	126
Ignition switch light	126
Hazard warning flasher	126
Meters and gauges	127
Combination meter illumination	127
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch	127
Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (turbo models except STI)	128
Speedometer	129
Odometer/Trip meter	129
Tachometer	130
Fuel gauge	131
Temperature gauge (turbo models)	132
REV indicator light and buzzer (STI)	132
Setting the alarm-level engine speed	133
Deactivating the REV alarm system	134
Warning and indicator lights	134
Seatbelt warning light and chime	135
SRS airbag system warning light	136
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators	137
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp	138
Coolant temperature low indicator light (non-turbo models)/Coolant temperature high warning light (non-turbo models)	138
Charge warning light	139
Oil pressure warning light	139
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models)	140
Rear differential oil temperature warning light (STI)	140
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)	140
ABS warning light	142
Brake system warning light	143
Low fuel warning light	144
Hill start assist warning light (MT models – if equipped)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (STI)	144
Door open warning light	144
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models)	144
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light	145
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)	145
Security indicator light	146
SPORT mode indicator light (AT models)	147
SI-DRIVE indicator light (STI)	147
Shift-up indicator light (STI)	147
Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models)	148
Turn signal indicator lights	148
High beam indicator light	148
Cruise control indicator light	148
Cruise control set indicator light	148
Front fog light indicator light	148
Headlight indicator light	148
Driver’s control center differential auto indicator light (STI)	149
Driver’s control center differential indicator and warning lights (STI)	149
REV indicator light (STI)	150
Clock	150
Information display	151
Outside temperature indicator	151
Current fuel consumption	152
Average fuel consumption	152
Turn off display of fuel consumption indicator	153
Light control switch	153
Headlights	154
High/low beam change (dimmer)	154
Headlight flasher	154
Daytime running light system	155
Turn signal lever	155
Illumination brightness control	155
Headlight beam leveler	156
Front fog light switch	158
Wiper and washer	158
Windshield wiper and washer switches	160
Rear window wiper and washer switch – 5-door	161
Mirrors	162
Inside mirror	162
Auto-dimming mirror/compass	162
Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink®	163
Outside mirrors	169
Defogger and deicer	170
Tilt steering wheel	172
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel	173
Horn	173
Climate control	174
Ventilator	175
Airflow selection	175
Center and side ventilators	176
Manual climate control system	176
Control panel	176
Heater operation	178
Air conditioner operation	180
Automatic climate control system	181
Control panel	181
To use as full-automatic climate control system	181
To use as semi-automatic climate control system	181
Fan speed control dial	182
Temperature control dial	182
Airflow control dial	182
Air inlet selection button	183
Air conditioner button	183
Temperature sensors	184
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	185
Cleaning ventilation grille	185
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight	185
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit	185
Checking air conditioning system before summer season	185
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions	185
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded	185
Refrigerant for your climate control system	185
Air filtration system	186
Replacing an air filter	186
Audio	188
Antenna system	190
Roof antenna	190
FM reception	190
XM™ satellite radio reception (U.S.A. only – if equipped)	190
Installation of accessories	192
Audio set	192
Type A audio set	193
Type B audio set	194
Type C audio set	195
Power and sound controls	196
Power switch and volume control	196
Sound control	196
Adjustable level of each mode	199
FM/AM radio operation	200
FM/AM selection	200
Tuning	200
Displaying radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)	203
Station preset	204
Satellite radio operation	205
XM™ satellite radio (U.S.A. only)	205
Sirius satellite radio	205
Satellite radio reception	205
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner	205
Band selection	205
Channel and category selection	206
Channel preset	208
Display selection	209
CD player operation	210
Play file	210
How to insert a CD (type A and C)	210
How to insert a CD(s) (type B)	210
How to play back a CD	212
To select a track from its beginning	213
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing	214
Repeating	215
Random playback	216
Scan	217
Display selection	218
Folder selection	218
How to eject a CD from the player (type A and C)	219
How to eject CDs from the player (type B)	219
When the following messages are displayed	220
Auxiliary input jack	221
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc	223
USB storage device / iPod® operations (type C audio)	224
Play file	224
Connectable USB storage device	224
Connectable iPod® models	225
Connecting USB storage device / iPod®	225
How to play back	226
To select a track/index from its beginning	227
To select a chapter from its beginning when connecting iPod®	227
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing	227
Repeating	227
Random playback	228
SCAN (only when connecting USB storage device)	229
Selecting category (only when connecting iPod®)	229
Display selection	229
Folder selection (only when connecting USB storage device)	229
When “CHECK DEVICE” is displayed	229
Audio control buttons	230
MODE button	230
“” and “” buttons	230
Volume control buttons	231
MUTE button (models without Hands-free system)	232
Bluetooth® audio (type C audio)	232
Media format	232
Setting Bluetooth® audio	232
Bluetooth® audio operation	233
Hands-free system	234
Tips for the Hands-free system	234
Certification for the Hands-free system	235
Safety precautions	236
Using the Hands-free system	237
Bluetooth® setting	246
Interior equipment	250
Interior lights	251
Dome light	251
Cargo area light (5-door models)	251
Map lights	252
Sun visors	253
Vanity mirror	253
Storage compartment	253
Glove box	254
Center console	254
Coin tray	254
Cup holders	254
Front passenger’s cup holder	254
Rear passenger’s cup holder	256
Bottle holders	256
Accessory power outlets	257
Use with a cigarette lighter	258
Ashtray	259
Portable ashtray	259
Rear ashtray (STI – if equipped)	259
Floor mat	260
Shopping bag hook (5-door)	260
Cargo area cover (5-door – if equipped)	261
Using the cover	261
To remove the cover	261
To install the cover housing	262
Cargo tie-down hooks (5-door – if equipped)	262
Under-floor storage compartment	263
Starting and operating	264
Fuel	266
Fuel requirements	266
Fuel filler lid and cap	267
State emission testing (U.S. only)	270
Preparing to drive	271
Starting the engine	271
MT models	272
AT models	272
Stopping the engine	273
Remote engine start system (dealer option)	273
Starting your vehicle	274
Remote start safety features	274
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start	274
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown	274
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle	275
Service mode	275
Remote engine start transmitter programming and programmable feature option	275
System maintenance	276
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (STI)	277
Selecting reverse gear	278
Shifting speeds	278
Driving tips	279
Manual transmission – 5 speeds (except STI)	279
Shifting speeds	280
Driving tips	281
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD) (STI)	281
To change mode of driver’s control center differential	282
Auto mode	282
Manual mode	283
Temporary release	285
Automatic transmission	285
Select lever	286
Shift lock function	287
Selection of manual mode	288
Driving tips	289
SPORT mode	290
SI-DRIVE (STI)	290
Intelligent (I) mode	290
Sport (S) mode	291
Sport Sharp (S#) mode	291
SI-DRIVE selector	292
Limited slip differential (LSD) (STI)	292
Power steering	293
Braking	293
Braking tips	293
Brake system	293
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	294
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	294
ABS system self-check	295
ABS warning light	295
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system	295
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions	295
Vehicle Dynamics Control system	296
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor	298
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch (STI)	298
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (except STI)	299
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)	300
Parking your vehicle	302
Parking brake	302
Parking tips	302
Hill start assist system (MT models – if equipped)	304
To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system (STI)	304
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light	306
Cruise control	306
To set cruise control	306
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	308
To turn off the cruise control	308
To change the cruising speed	308
Cruise control indicator light	309
Cruise control set indicator light	309
Driving tips	310
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	311
Fuel economy hints	311
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)	311
Catalytic converter	312
Periodic inspections	313
Driving in foreign countries	313
Driving tips for AWD models	314
Off road driving	315
All AWD models except OUTBACK	315
OUTBACK	315
Winter driving	317
Operation during cold weather	317
Driving on snowy and icy roads	318
Corrosion protection	319
Snow tires	319
Tire chains	320
Rocking the vehicle	320
Loading your vehicle	321
Vehicle capacity weight	321
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	322
Roof molding and crossbar	323
Trailer towing	324
In case of emergency	326
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency	327
Temporary spare tire	327
Precautions for AWD models with automatic transmission	328
Maintenance tools	329
Tool bag	329
Under the rear floor	330
Flat tires	331
Changing a flat tire	331
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)	335
Jump starting	336
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	339
Towing and tie-down hooks	339
Using a flat-bed truck	342
Towing with all wheels on the ground	342
Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked	343
Moonroof – if moonroof cannot be closed	344
Appearance care	346
Exterior care	347
Washing	347
Waxing and polishing	348
Cleaning aluminum wheels	348
Corrosion protection	349
Most common causes of corrosion	349
To help prevent corrosion	349
Cleaning the interior	350
Seat fabric	350
Leather seat materials	350
Synthetic leather upholstery	350
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches	350
Navigation monitor	351
Maintenance and service	352
Maintenance schedule	354
Maintenance precautions	354
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment	355
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment	355
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running	356
Engine hood	356
Engine compartment overview	358
Non-turbo models	358
Turbo models except STI	359
STI	360
Engine oil	361
Checking the oil level	361
Changing the oil and oil filter	362
Recommended grade and viscosity	364
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	365
Synthetic oil	365
Cooling system	365
Cooling fan, hose and connections	365
Engine coolant	366
Air cleaner element	369
Replacing the air cleaner element	369
Spark plugs	371
Recommended spark plugs	371
Drive belts	372
Manual transmission oil	372
Checking the oil level	372
Recommended grade and viscosity	373
Automatic transmission fluid	374
Checking the fluid level	374
Recommended fluid	375
Front differential gear oil (AT models)	375
Checking the oil level	375
Recommended grade and viscosity	376
Rear differential gear oil	376
Recommended grade and viscosity	376
Power steering fluid	376
Checking the fluid level	376
Recommended fluid	377
Brake fluid	378
Checking the fluid level	378