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 |
Recommended brake fluid |
378 |
Clutch fluid (MT models) |
379 |
Checking the fluid level |
379 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
379 |
Brake booster |
380 |
Brake pedal |
380 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
380 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
381 |
Clutch pedal (MT models) |
381 |
Checking the clutch function |
381 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
381 |
Hill start assist system (MT models – if equipped) |
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 |
385 |
Wheel balance |
387 |
Wear indicators |
388 |
Tire rotation direction mark |
388 |
Tire rotation |
388 |
Tire replacement |
389 |
Wheel replacement |
389 |
Aluminum wheels |
390 |
Windshield washer fluid |
390 |
Replacement of wiper blades |
392 |
Windshield wiper blade assembly |
392 |
Windshield wiper blade rubber (type A and type B) |
393 |
Rear window wiper blade assembly |
394 |
Rear window wiper blade rubber |
395 |
Battery |
396 |
Fuses |
397 |
Main fuse |
398 |
Installation of accessories |
399 |
Replacing bulbs |
399 |
Headlights (models with HID headlights) |
399 |
Headlights (models without HID headlights) |
399 |
Front turn signal light |
402 |
Front fog light |
402 |
Rear combination lights |
402 |
Back-up light (5-door) |
404 |
License plate light |
404 |
Map light |
405 |
Dome light and cargo area light |
406 |
Trunk light |
406 |
High mount stop light (4-door) |
406 |
Other bulbs |
406 |
Specifications |
408 |
Specifications |
409 |
Dimensions |
409 |
Engine |
410 |
Electrical system |
410 |
Capacities |
411 |
Tires |
412 |
Wheel alignment |
412 |
Fuses and circuits |
413 |
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment |
413 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
415 |
Bulb chart |
417 |
Vehicle identification |
420 |
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
422 |
For U.S.A. |
423 |
Tire information |
423 |
Tire labeling |
423 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
425 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
426 |
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices |
431 |
Vehicle load limit – how to determine |
431 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
434 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
435 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
435 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
436 |
Treadwear |
436 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
436 |
Temperature A, B, C |
436 |
Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.) |
437 |
Index |
438 |