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Table of Contents
Main Page
Warranties
4
Safety Warnings
5
Safety Symbol
5
Vehicle Symbols
6
Safety Precautions When Driving
7
Seatbelt and SRS Airbag
7
Child Safety
8
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
9
Drinking and Driving
9
Drugs and Driving
9
Driving When Tired
10
Modification of Your Vehicle
10
Car Phone/Cell Phone and Driving
10
Tire Pressures
10
California Proposition 65 Warning
11
Table of Contents
12
Illustrated Index
13
Exterior
13
Interior
15
Passenger Compartment Area
15
Instrument Panel
17
Light Control and Wiper Control Levers/Switches
18
Combination Meter
19
Tire Changing Tools
28
Cargo Area Cover
29
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
30
Front Seats
31
Manual Seat
32
Fore and Aft Adjustment
32
Reclining the Seatback
32
Power Seat
33
Seat Height Adjustment
33
Seat Cushion Angle Adjustment
33
Lumbar Support
34
Head Restraint Adjustment
35
Active Head Restraint
35
Seat Heater
36
Rear Seats
36
Rear Windows Side Seating Position
37
Rear Center Seating Position
37
Folding down the Rear Seatback
38
Armrest
39
Seatbelt Safety Tips
39
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELP)
40
Infants or Small Children
40
Expectant Mothers
40
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
41
Seatbelt Warming Light and Chime
41
Fastening the Seatbelt
42
Rear Center Seatbelt
45
Seatbelt Maintenance
48
Seatbelt Extender
49
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
50
System Monitors
51
System Servicing
52
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
52
Child Restraint Systems
53
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
54
Choosing a Child Restraint System
55
Installing Child Restraint Systems with A/ELR Seatbelt
56
Installing a Booster Seat
59
Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages (LATCH)
61
Top Tether Anchorages
63
Anchorage Location
64
To Hook the Top Tether
64
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
65
Vehicle with Driver's and Front Passenger's SRS Airbags and Lap/Shoulder Restraints
65
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System
69
Operation
77
SRS Side Airbag
81
SRS Airbag System Servicing
87
Keys and Doors
90
Keys
91
Key Number
91
Immobilizer
92
Security ID Plate
92
Security Indicator Light
92
Door Locks
93
Key Replacement
93
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
93
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
94
Power Door Locking Switches
95
Remote Keyless Entry System
95
Key Lock-In Prevention Function
95
Locking the Doors
96
Unlocking the Doors
96
Illuminated Entry
97
Vehicle Finder Function
97
Sounding a Panic Alarm
97
Replacing the Battery
97
Replacing Lost Transmitters
98
Programming the Transmitters
98
Alarm System Operation
101
Deleting Old Transmitter Codes
101
Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
102
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
102
Arming the System
102
Disarming the System
103
Valet Mode
104
Passive Arming
104
Emergency Disarming
104
To Enter the Passive Mode
104
Tripped Sensor Identification
105
Shock Sensors
105
Child Safety Locks
106
Power Windows
107
Driver's Side Switches
107
Operating the Driver's Window
107
Operating the Passenger's Windows
108
Locking the Passenger's Windows
108
Passenger's Side Switches
108
Rear Gate
109
To Open the Moonroof
110
To Close the Moonroof
110
Anti-Equipment Function
110
Sun Shade
111
Instruments and Controls
112
Ignition Switch
114
Lock
114
Automatic Transmission Vehicles
114
Manual Transmission Vehicles
115
Key Reminder Chime
116
Ignition Switch Light
116
Key Interlock Release
116
Hazard Warning Flasher
117
Speedometer
117
Odometer/Trip Meter
117
Tachometer
118
Fuel Gauge
118
Low Fuel Warning Light
118
Temperature Gauge
119
Outside Temperature Indicator
119
Warning and Indicator Lights
120
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
120
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
121
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
122
Check Engine Warning Light/Function Indicator Lamp
122
If the Light Comes on Steadily
122
Charge Warning Light
123
Oil Pressure Warning Light
123
AT Oil Temperature Warning Light
123
ABS Warning Light
124
Brake System Warning Light
124
Door Open Warning Lights
125
Parking Brake Warning
125
Brake Fluid Level Warning
125
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light
126
Shift Position Indicator
126
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
126
High Beam Indicator Light
126
Clock
127
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
127
Light Control Switch
128
Headlights
128
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
128
Headlight Flasher
129
Daytime Running Light System
129
Turn Signal Lever
130
Illumination Brightness Control
130
Headlight Beam Leveler
131
Parking Light Switch
131
Front Fog Light Button
131
Wiper and Washer
132
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
133
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
134
Windshield Wiper Deicer
135
Rear Window Defogger Button
135
Inside Mirrors
136
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass
137
Photosensors
137
Compass Calibration
137
Outside Mirrors
138
Compass Zone Adjustment
138
Convex Mirror
138
Remote Control Mirror Switch
138
Tilt Steering Wheel
139
Outside Mirror Defogger
139
Horn
140
Climate Control
142
Ventilator
143
Air Flow Selection
143
Manual Climate Control System
144
Center and Side Ventilators
144
Control Panel
144
Fan Speed Control Dial
145
Air Flow Control Dial
145
Air Conditioner Button
145
Air Inlet Selection Button
145
Heater Operation
146
Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
146
Heating and Defrosting
146
Heating
147
Bi-Level Heating
147
Ventilation
147
Air Conditioner Operation
148
Cooling or Dehumidifying
148
Defrosting or Defogging
148
Automatic Climate Control System
149
Temperature Control Dial
150
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
152
Temperature Sensors
152
Cleaning Ventilation Grille
152
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
152
Air Filtration System
153
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
153
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
153
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
153
Replacing an Air Filter
154
Audio
156
Antenna System
157
Installation of Accessories
157
FM Reception
157
Audio Set
158
Type a Audio Set
158
Type B Audio Set
158
In-Dash 6 CD Auto Changer Audio Unit
158
Radio Operation
159
Compact Disc Player Operation
162
CD Changer Control
164
Built-In CD Changer Operation
170
Auxiliary Unit Operation
175
AUX Terminal
176
Satellite Radio Mode
176
Loading and Unloading Compact Discs
178
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
180
Interior Equipment
182
Interior Lights
183
Dome Light
183
Cargo Area Light
183
Map Lights
184
Sun Visors
184
Vanity Mirror
184
Storage Compartments
185
Glove Box
185
Center Console
185
Overhead Console
187
Dashboard Storage Compartment
187
Convenience Net
187
Cup Holders
188
Pocket
188
Accessory Power Outlets
189
Front Passenger's Cup Holder
189
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
189
Use with a Cigarette Lighter
191
Ashtray
192
Floor Mat
193
Coat Hook
193
Using the Cover
194
Stowage of the Cover
194
To Install the Cover Housing
194
Shopping Bag Hook
195
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
195
Cargo Area Bars
195
Under-Floor Storage Compartment
196
Front, Left and Right Side Storage Compartment
197
Center Storage Compartment
197
Starting and Operating
200
Fuel Requirements
201
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
202
Gasoline for Cleaner Air
202
Refueling
202
State Emission Testing
204
Preparing to Drive
205
Starting the Engine
206
Manual Transmission Vehicle
206
Automatic Transmission Vehicle
206
Stopping the Engine
207
Manual Transmission
208
Shifting Speeds
208
Automatic Transmission
209
Driving Tips
209
Selector Lever for Automatic Transmission
210
Shift Lock Release
213
Rear Viscous Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
214
Power Steering
214
Braking Tips
214
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
215
Brake System
215
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
215
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
217
Parking Your Vehicle
218
Parking Brake
219
Parking Tips
219
Hill Holder
220
Cruise Control
221
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
222
To Turn off the Cruise Control
222
To Change the Cruising Speed
222
Self-Leveling Rear Suspension
224
New Vehicle Break-In Driving
227
Fuel Economy Hints
227
Engine Exhaust Gas
227
Catalytic Converter
228
Periodic Inspections
229
Driving in Foreign Countries
229
Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
230
Off Road Driving
231
Winter Driving
232
Operation During Cold Weather
232
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
234
Refueling in Cold Weather
234
Wiper Operation When Snowing
234
Corrosion Protection
235
Snow Tires
235
Tire Chains
235
Loading Your Vehicle
236
Rocking the Vehicle
236
Vehicle Capacity Weight
237
GVWR and GAWR
237
Roof Tail and Crossbar
238
Trailer Hitch
241
Connecting a Trailer
241
When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
242
Trailer Towing
243
Warranties and Maintenance
243
Maximum Load Limits
243
Trailer Hitches
246
Trailer Towing Tips
248
In Case of Emergency
252
If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
253
Temporary Spare Tire
253
Flat Tires
254
Changing a Flat Tire
254
Jump Starting
258
How to Jump Start
259
Engine Overheating
261
Towing
261
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
261
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
261
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
262
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
263
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
263
Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
264
Moonroof - if the Moonroof Cannot be Closed
264
Maintenance Tools
265
Jack and Jack Handle
265
Appearance Care
268
Exterior Care
269
Washing
269
Waxing and Polishing
270
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
270
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
270
Cleaning the Interior
271
To Help Prevent Corrosion
271
Seat Fabric
271
Leather Seat Materials
272
Maintenance and Service
274
Maintenance Schedule
276
Maintenance Precautions
276
Engine Hood
277
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
277
When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
277
Engine Compartment Overview
279
Non-Turbo Models
279
Turbo Models
280
Checking the Engine Oil Level
281
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
281
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
283
Cooling System
284
Recommended Grade and Viscosity under Severe Driving Conditions
284
Synthetic Oil
284
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
285
Engine Coolant
285
Checking the Coolant Level
285
Changing the Coolant
286
Air Cleaner Element
288
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
288
Spark Plugs
290
Drive Belts
291
Manual Transmission Oil
291
Checking the Oil Level
291
Automatic Transmission Fluid
293
Front Differential Gear Oil
294
Recommended Fluid
294
Rear Differential Gear Oil
295
Checking the Gear Oil Level
295
Power Steering Fluid
296
Brake Fluid
298
Checking the Fluid Level
298
Clutch Fluid
299
Brake Booster
300
Brake Pedal
300
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
300
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
300
Checking the Clutch Function
301
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
302
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
302
Parking Brake Stroke
303
Tires and Wheels
303
Types of Tires
303
Tire Inspection
303
Tire Pressures and Wear
304
Wheel Balance
305
Wear Indicators
306
Tire Rotation Direction Mark
306
Tire Rotation
307
Tire Replacement
307
Aluminum Wheels
308
Windshield Washer Fluid
308
Wheel Replacement
308
Replacement of Wiper Blades
310
Windshield Wiper Blades
310
Rear Window Wiper Blade
311
Battery
313
Fuses
314
Main Fuse
315
Replacing Bulbs
317
Rear Combination Lights
320
License Plate Light
321
Dome Light and Map Light
321
High Mount Stop Light
322
Specifications
324
Dimensions
325
Capacities
327
Wheel Alignment
328
Fuses and Circuits
329
Fuse Panel Located Behind the Instrument Panel
329
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
331
Bulb Chart
332
Vehicle Identification
333
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
334
Tire Information
335
Tire Labeling
335
Load and Speed Rating Descriptions
335
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
338
Vehicle Placard
339
Glossary of Tire Terminology
339
Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
340
Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
341
Available Load Capacity
342
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
343
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
344
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
345
Treadwear
345
Traction AA, A, B, C
345
Reporting Safety Defects
346
Index
349
U.S. Compass Calibration Zones
356
Gas Station Reference
357
Fuel
357
Fuel Capacity
357
Cold Tire Pressure
357
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