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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-65 . Installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body. Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on your vehicle. CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. . Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, bullbar, winches, snow plow, skid/sump plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts. . Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. . Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver's door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner's Manual. . Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors,

Section	Page
Bookmarks	1
Bookmarks	1
	1
Front seats	24
Manual seat	25
Power seat	26
Head restraint adjustment	27
Seat heater	28
Rear seats	29
Reclining the seatback (Outback)	30
Folding down the rear seatback	30
Head restraint adjustment	32
Armrest	34
Seatbelts	34
Seatbelt safety tips	34
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)	35
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)	35
Seatbelt warning light and chime	36
Fastening the seatbelt	37
Seatbelt maintenance	44
Front seatbelt pretensioners	44
System monitors	45
System servicing	46
Precautions against vehicle modification	46
Child restraint systems	47
Where to place a child restraint system	48
Choosing a child restraint system	50
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt	50
Installing a booster seat	53
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)	55
Top tether anchorages	57
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)	60
Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers	60
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system	65
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag	75
SRS airbag system monitors	84
SRS airbag system servicing	85
Precautions against vehicle modification	86
Keys	90
Key number	90
Immobilizer	91
Security ID plate	91
Security indicator light	92
Key replacement	92
Door locks	93
Locking and unlocking from the outside	93
Locking and unlocking from the inside	94
Battery drainage prevention function	94
Power door locking switches	95
Key lock-in prevention function	95
Remote keyless entry system	96
Locking the doors	97
Unlocking the doors	97
Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)	98
Unlocking the rear gate (Outback)	98
Vehicle finder function	98
Sounding a panic alarm	98
Selecting audible signal operation	99
Replacing the battery	99
Replacing lost transmitters	100
Alarm system	104
System alarm operation	104
Activating and deactivating the alarm system	104
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system	104
Arming the system	105
Disarming the system	106
Valet mode	106
Passive arming	106
Tripped sensor identification	107
Shock sensors (dealer option)	107
Child safety locks	108
Windows	109
Power window operation by driver	109
Power window operation by passengers	111
Initialization of power window	112
Trunk lid (Legacy)	112
To open and close the trunk lid from outside	112
To open the trunk lid from inside	112
Internal trunk lid release handle	113
Rear gate (Outback)	115
Moonroof	116
Moonroof switches	117
Sun shade	118
Ignition switch	121
LOCK	121
Acc	122
ON	122
START	122
Key reminder chime	122
Ignition switch light	122
Hazard warning flasher	123
Meters and gauges	123
Combination meter illumination	123
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch	123
Speedometer	124
Odometer	124
Double trip meter	124
Tachometer	125
Fuel gauge	125
ECO gauge	126
Warning and indicator lights	127
Seatbelt warning light and chime	128
SRS airbag system warning light	129
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators	130
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp	130
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light	131
Charge warning light	132
Oil pressure warning light	132
Engine low oil level warning light	132
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT models)	133
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)	133
ABS warning light	134
Brake system warning light	135
Hill Holder indicator light	137
Low fuel warning light	137
Door open warning light	138
Door open indicator light	138
Windshield washer fluid warning light	138
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT models)	138
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light	138
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light	139
Security indicator light	140
Select lever/gear position indicator	140
Turn signal indicator lights	141
High beam indicator light	141
Cruise control indicator light	141
Cruise control set indicator light	141
Headlight indicator light	141
Front fog light indicator light	141
Clock	142
Multi function display	142
Outside temperature indicator	143
Average fuel consumption	143
Current fuel consumption	144
Driving range on remaining fuel	144
Light control switch	145
Headlights	145
High/low beam change (dimmer)	146
Headlight flasher	146
Daytime running light system	147
Turn signal lever	147
Illumination brightness control	148
Front fog light switch	148
Wiper and washer	149
Windshield wiper and washer switches	150
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Outback)	152
Defogger and deicer	152
Mirrors	154
Inside mirror	154
Auto-dimming mirror/compass	154
Outside mirrors	156
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel	156
Horn	157
Ventilator	160
Air flow selection	160
Ventilators	161
Manual climate control system	162
Control panel	162
Heater operation	164
Air conditioner operation	165
Automatic climate control system	166
Control panel	167
Temperature sensors	171
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	172
Cleaning ventilator grille	172
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight	172
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit	172
Checking air conditioning system before summer season	172
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition	172
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded	172
Refrigerant for your climate control system	172
Air filtration system	173
Replacing an air filter	173
Antenna system	178
Printed antenna	178
FM reception	178
XMTM satellite radio reception	178
Installation of accessories	180
Audio set	180
Type A audio set	181
Type B audio set	182
Power and sound controls	183
Power switch and volume control	183
Sound control	183
Adjustable level of each mode	185
FM/AM radio operation	186
FM selection	186
AM selection	186
Tuning	186
RDS text display	188
Station preset	189
Satellite radio operation	190
XMTM satellite radio	190
Sirius satellite radio	190
Satellite radio reception	191
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner	191
Band selection	191
Channel and category selection	191
Channel preset	193
Display selection	194
CD player operation	194
How to insert a CD (type A)	194
How to insert a CD(s) (type B)	194
How to play back a CD	196
To select a track from its beginning	197
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing	198
Repeating	198
Random playback	199
Scan	200
Display selection	201
Folder selection	201
How to eject a CD from the player (type A)	202
How to eject CDs from the player (type B)	202
When the following messages are displayed	203
AUX unit operation	204
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc	205
Audio control buttons	206
MODE button	207
"Symbol" and "Symbol" switch	207
Volume control switch	207
MUTE button	208
Hands-free system	208
Tips for the Hands-free system	208
Certification for the Hands-free system	209
Safety precautions	209
Using the Hands-free system	210
Interior light	220
Dome light	220
Map light	220
Cargo area light (Outback)	221
Sun visors	222
Sun visor extension plate	222
Vanity mirror with light	223
Storage compartment	223
Glove box	224
Center console box	224
Overhead console	226
Pocket	226
Cup holder	226
Front passenger’s cup holder	227
Rear passenger’s cup holder	227
Bottle holders	227
Accessory power outlets	228
Ashtray	230
Coat hook	231
Shopping bag hook	232
Legacy	232
Outback	232
Floor mat	232
Cargo area cover	233
Using the cover	233
To remove the cover housing	234
Stowage of the cargo area cover	234
To install the cover housing	235
Convenient tie-down hooks	235
Under-floor storage compartment	236
Rear view camera	237
How to use the rear view camera	238
Viewing range on the screen	239
Help line	240
Fuel	244
Fuel requirements	244
Fuel filler lid and cap	245
State emission testing (U.S. only)	248
Preparing to drive	249
Starting the engine	250
MT models	250
AT and CVT models	251
Stopping the engine	252
Remote engine start system (dealer option)	252
Starting your vehicle	253
Remote start safety features	253
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start	254
Remote start confirmation transmitter feature	254
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown	255
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle	255
Service mode	256
Remote transmitter program	256
System maintenance	256
Manual transmission	258
Selecting reverse gear	258
Shifting speeds	259
Driving tips	259
Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission	260
Select lever	261
Shift lock function	262
Selection of manual mode	263
Driving tips	265
Power steering	265
Braking	265
Braking tips	265
Brake system	266
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	266
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	267
ABS system self-check	267
ABS warning light	267
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system	268
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions	269
Vehicle Dynamics Control system	270
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor	271
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch	273
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	274
Parking your vehicle	275
Electronic parking brake	276
Parking tips	279
Cruise control	280
To set cruise control	280
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	281
To turn off the cruise control	281
To change the cruising speed	282
Cruise control indicator light	283
Cruise control set indicator light	283
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	286
Fuel economy hints	286
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)	286
Catalytic converter	287
Periodic inspections	288
Driving in foreign countries	288
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	289
Off road driving	290
Legacy	290
Outback	290
Winter driving	292
Operation during cold weather	292
Driving on snowy and icy roads	293
Corrosion protection	294
Snow tires	294
Tire chains	295
Rocking the vehicle	295
Loading your vehicle	296
Vehicle capacity weight	297
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	297
Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback)	298
Trailer hitch (Outback - if equipped)	300
Connecting a trailer	301
When you do not tow a trailer	302
Trailer towing	303
Warranties and maintenance	303
Maximum load limits	303
Trailer hitches	306
Connecting a trailer	307
Trailer towing tips	308
If you park your vehicle in an emergency	312
Temporary spare tire	312
Maintenance tools	313
Legacy	314
Outback	315
Flat tires	316
Changing a flat tire	316
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	319
Jump starting	320
How to jump start	320
Engine overheating	322
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	322
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	322
Towing	322
Towing and tie-down hooks	323
Using a flat-bed truck	325
Towing with all wheels on the ground	325
Electronic parking brake – if the electronic parking brake cannot be released	326
Trunk lid (Legacy) – if the trunk lid cannot be opened	329
Rear gate (Outback) – if the rear gate cannot be unlocked	329
Moonroof – if moonroof cannot be closed	330
Exterior care	332
Washing	332
Waxing and polishing	333
Cleaning aluminum wheels	333
Corrosion protection	334
Most common causes of corrosion	334
To help prevent corrosion	334
Cleaning the interior	335
Seat fabric	335
Leather seat materials	335
Synthetic leather upholstery	335
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surface	335
Navigation monitor	336
Maintenance schedule	339
Maintenance precautions	339
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment	340
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (2.5 L non-turbo models)	340
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running	341
Maintenance tips	341
Removing and reinstalling clips	341
Removing air intake duct	343
Pulling off the fender lining	343
Engine hood	343
Engine compartment overview	345
Engine oil	348
Checking the oil level	348
Changing the oil and oil filter	350
Recommended grade and viscosity	352
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	353
Cooling system	353
Cooling fan, hose and connections	353
Engine coolant	354
Air cleaner element	356
Replacing the air cleaner element	357
Spark plugs	358
Recommended spark plugs	358
Drive belts	359
Manual transmission oil	359
Checking the oil level	359
Recommended grade and viscosity	360
Automatic transmission fluid	360
Checking the fluid level	360
Recommended fluid	361
Continuously variable transmission fluid	362
Front differential gear oil (AT and CVT models)	362
Checking the oil level	362
Recommended grade and viscosity	363
Rear differential gear oil	363
Checking the gear oil level	363
Recommended grade and viscosity	364
Power steering fluid	365
Checking the fluid level	365
Recommended fluid	366
Brake fluid	366
Checking the fluid level	366
Recommended brake fluid	367
Clutch fluid (MT models)	367
Checking the fluid level	367
Recommended clutch fluid	368
Brake booster	368
Brake pedal	369
Checking the brake pedal free play	369
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	369
Clutch pedal (MT models)	369
Checking the clutch function	369
Checking the clutch pedal free play	370
Replacement of brake pad and lining	370
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings	370
Tires and wheels	371
Types of tires	371
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	371
Tire inspection	373
Tire pressures and wear	373
Wheel balance	375
Wear indicators	375
Tire rotation direction mark	376
Tire rotation	376
Tire replacement	377
Wheel replacement	377
Aluminum wheels	378
Windshield washer fluid	378
Replacement of wiper blades	379
Windshield wiper blade assembly	380
Windshield wiper blade rubber	380
Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback)	381
Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback)	382
Battery	383
Fuses	384
Main fuse	386
Installation of accessories	386
Replacing bulbs	386
Headlight	386
Front turn signal light	389
Front position light	389
Front fog light	389
Rear combination lights	390
Tail/Back-up light (Outback)	392
License plate light	393
Dome light	394
Map light	395
Vanity mirror light	395
Door step light	396
Cargo area light (Outback)	396
Trunk light (Legacy)	396
Other bulbs	396
Specifications	398
Dimensions	398
Engine	399
Electrical system	399
Capacities	400
Tires	401
Wheel alignment	401
Fuses and circuits	402
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment	402
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	404
Bulb chart	406
Vehicle identification	409
For U.S.A.	412
Tire information	412
Tire labeling	412
Recommended tire inflation pressure	415
Glossary of tire terminology	417
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices	421
Vehicle load limit – how to determine	421
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities	424
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires	424
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit	425
Uniform tire quality grading standards	425
Treadwear	426
Traction AA, A, B, C	426
Temperature A, B, C	426
Reporting safety defects (USA)	427