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Specifications
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
12
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags
24
Front Seats
25
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
25
Manual Seat (if Equipped)
26
Power Seat (if Equipped)
27
Head Restraint Adjustment
29
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
29
Rear Seats
30
Reclining the Seatback (Outback)
31
Folding down the Rear Seatback
32
Head Restraint Adjustment
33
Armrest
35
Seatbelt Safety Tips
35
Seatbelts
35
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
36
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
36
Fastening the Seatbelt
37
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
37
Seatbelt Maintenance
43
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
44
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
45
System Monitors
45
System Servicing
45
Child Restraint Systems
46
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
47
Choosing a Child Restraint System
48
Installing Child Restraint Systems with A/ELR Seatbelt
49
Installing a Booster Seat
52
Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages (LATCH)
53
Top Tether Anchorages
56
General Precautions Regarding SRS Airbag System
59
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
59
Components
65
SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag System, SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
68
System Operation
73
SRS Airbag System Monitors
85
SRS Airbag System Servicing
86
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
87
Keys and Doors
90
Key Number
91
Keys
91
Keys and Doors
91
Immobilizer
92
Security ID Plate
92
Door Locks
93
Key Replacement
93
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
93
Security Indicator Light
93
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
94
Battery Drainage Prevention Function
95
Power Door Locking Switches
95
Key Lock-In Prevention Function
96
Remote Keyless Entry System
96
Locking the Doors
97
Opening the Trunk Lid (Legacy)
98
Unlocking the Doors
98
Unlocking the Rear Gate (Outback)
98
Vehicle Finder Function
98
Replacing the Battery
99
Selecting Audible Signal Operation
99
Sounding a Panic Alarm
99
Replacing Lost Transmitters
101
Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
104
Alarm System
104
System Alarm Operation
104
Arming the System
105
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
105
Disarming the System
106
Passive Arming
107
Valet Mode
107
Child Safety Locks
108
Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
108
Tripped Sensor Identification
108
Power Window Operation by Driver
109
Windows
109
Power Window Operation by Passengers
111
Initialization of Power Window
112
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside
112
Trunk Lid (Legacy)
112
Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle
113
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside
113
Rear Gate (Outback)
115
Moonroof (if Equipped)
116
Moonroof Switches
117
Sun Shade
118
Instruments and Controls
120
Ignition Switch
122
Lock
122
Acc
123
Ignition Switch Light
123
Key Reminder Chime
123
Start
123
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
124
Combination Meter Illumination
124
Hazard Warning Flasher
124
Meters and Gauges
124
Double Trip Meter
125
Odometer
125
Speedometer
125
Fuel Gauge
126
Tachometer
126
ECO Gauge
127
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
128
Warning and Indicator Lights
128
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
130
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
130
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Light
131
Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light/Coolant Temperature High Warning Light
132
AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at and CVT Models)
133
Charge Warning Light
133
Engine Low Oil Level Warning Light
133
Oil Pressure Warning Light
133
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
134
Models)
134
ABS Warning Light
135
Brake System Warning Light
136
Door Open Indicator Light
138
Hill Holder Indicator Light
138
Low Fuel Warning Light
138
Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
138
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at and CVT Models)
139
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
139
Security Indicator Light
140
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light
140
High Beam Indicator Light
141
Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator
141
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
141
Clock
142
Cruise Control Indicator Light
142
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
142
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
142
Headlight Indicator Light
142
Multi Function Display
143
Outside Temperature Indicator
143
Average Fuel Consumption
144
Current Fuel Consumption
145
Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
145
Headlights
146
Light Control Switch
146
Daytime Running Light System
147
Headlight Flasher
147
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
147
Instruments and Controls
147
Illumination Brightness Control
148
Turn Signal Lever
148
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
149
Wiper and Washer
149
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
151
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (Outback)
152
Defogger and Deicer
153
Mirrors
154
Type a Inside Mirror (if Equipped)
154
Type B Inside Mirror (if Equipped)
155
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass (if Equipped)
162
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and Homelink (if Equipped)
164
Outside Mirrors
169
Horn
171
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
171
Climate Control
172
Center Ventilators
173
Climate Control
173
Side Ventilators
173
Ventilator Control
173
Climate Control Panel
174
Type a
174
Type B
175
Automatic Climate Control System (Type B)
176
Temperature Sensors
176
Airflow Mode Selection
177
Manual Climate Control
177
Air Conditioner Control
178
Air Inlet Selection
178
Fan Speed Control
178
Temperature Control
178
Cleaning Ventilator Grille
179
Defrosting
179
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
179
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
179
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
180
Air Filtration System
180
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
180
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Condition
180
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
180
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
180
Replacing an Air Filter
181
Audio
184
Antenna System
186
FM Reception
186
Installation of Accessories
186
Printed Antenna
186
Audio Set
187
Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
188
Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
189
Type C Audio Set (if Equipped)
190
Power and Audio Controls
191
Power Switch and Volume Control
191
Sound Controls and Audio Settings
191
Adjustable Level of each Mode
194
AM Selection (Type a and B Audio)
195
FM Selection (Type a and B Audio)
195
FM/AM Radio Operation
195
FM/AM Selection (Type C Audio)
195
Tuning
195
HD Radio ® Technology (Digital am and FM Radio) (Type C Audio)
198
RDS Text Display
200
Station Preset
201
Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
202
Satellite Radio Reception
202
Sirius XM Satellite Radio Activation (for U.S.A. Only)
202
Band Selection
203
Channel and Category Selection
204
Channel Preset
205
When the Following Messages Are Displayed (Type C Audio)
205
CD Player Operation
206
Play File
206
How to Insert a CD
207
How to Play Back a CD
207
To Select a Track from the Beginning
207
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
208
Repeating
209
Random Playback
210
Display Selection (Type a and B Audio)
211
Folder Selection
211
Scan
211
How to Eject a CD from the Player
212
When the Following Messages Are Displayed
212
Auxiliary Input Jack
213
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
214
Connectable Ipod Models
216
Connectable USB Storage Device
216
Operations (Type B and C Audio)
216
Play File
216
USB Storage Device / Ipod
216
Connecting USB Storage Device / Ipod
217
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
218
How to Play Back
218
To Select a Chapter from the Beginning When Connecting Ipod
218
To Select a Track from the Beginning
218
Random Playback
219
Repeating
219
SCAN (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
220
Selecting Category (Only When Connecting Ipod ® )
220
Display Selection (Type B Audio)
222
Folder Selection (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device)
222
Selection from List (Only When Connecting USB Storage Device) (Type C Audio)
222
Setting the Playing Speed (Only When the Audiobook Is Playing) (Type C Audio)
222
When the Following Messages Are Displayed
222
Audio Control Buttons
224
MODE Button
224
And " " Switch
225
Bluetooth Audio (Type B and C Audio)
226
MUTE Button (if Equipped)
226
Volume Control Switch
226
Media Format
227
Setting Bluetooth Audio (Type B Audio)
227
Setting Bluetooth Audio (Type C Audio)
228
Bluetooth ® Audio Operation
231
Hands-Free System (if Equipped)
232
Tips for the Hands-Free System
232
Certification for the Hands-Free System
233
Safety Precautions
235
Using the Hands-Free System
235
Bluetooth Setting
250
Interior Equipment
254
Dome Light
255
Interior Equipment
255
Interior Light
255
Map Light
255
Cargo Area Light (Outback)
256
Sun Visor Extension Plate
257
Sun Visors
257
Storage Compartment
258
Vanity Mirror with Light
258
Center Console Box
259
Glove Box
259
Cup Holder
261
Overhead Console
261
Pocket (if Equipped)
261
Bottle Holders
262
Front Passenger's Cup Holder
262
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
262
Accessory Power Outlets
263
Ashtray (if Equipped)
265
Coat Hook
266
Legacy
266
Shopping Bag Hook
266
Floor Mat
267
Outback
267
Cargo Area Cover (Outback - if Equipped)
268
Using the Cover
268
Stowage of the Cargo Area Cover
269
To Remove the Cover Housing
269
Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (Outback)
270
To Install the Cover Housing
270
Under-Floor Storage Compartment
271
Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
272
How to Use the Rear View Camera
273
Viewing Range on the Screen
274
Help Line
275
Starting and Operating
278
Fuel
279
Fuel Requirements
279
Starting and Operating
279
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
280
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
283
Preparing to Drive
284
MT Models
285
Starting the Engine
285
AT and CVT Models
286
Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
287
Starting Your Vehicle
287
Stopping the Engine
287
Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
288
Remote Start Safety Features
288
Remote Start Confirmation Transmitter Feature
289
Shutdown
289
Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
290
Remote Transmitter Program
290
Service Mode
290
System Maintenance
291
Manual Transmission
292
Selecting Reverse Gear
293
Shifting Speeds
293
Automatic Transmission/Continuously Variable Transmission
294
Driving Tips
294
Select Lever
295
Shift Lock Function
297
Selection of Manual Mode
298
Driving Tips
299
Brake System
300
Braking
300
Braking Tips
300
Power Steering
300
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
301
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
301
ABS System Self-Check
302
ABS Warning Light
302
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
302
Steps to Take if EBD System Malfunctions
302
Vehicle Dynamics Control System
303
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
305
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
305
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
306
Parking Your Vehicle
307
Electronic Parking Brake
308
Parking Tips
311
Cruise Control
312
To Set Cruise Control
312
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
313
To Turn off the Cruise Control
313
To Change the Cruising Speed
314
Cruise Control Indicator Light
315
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
315
Driving Tips
316
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
317
Fuel Economy Hints
317
New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
317
Catalytic Converter
318
Driving in Foreign Countries
319
Periodic Inspections
319
Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
320
Legacy
321
Off Road Driving
321
Outback
321
Operation During Cold Weather
323
Winter Driving
323
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
325
Corrosion Protection
326
Snow Tires
326
Loading Your Vehicle
327
Rocking the Vehicle
327
Tire Chains
327
Vehicle Capacity Weight
328
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
329
Roof Rails with Integrated Crossbars
329
Trailer Hitch (Outback - if Equipped)
332
Connecting a Trailer
333
Trailer Towing
334
Warranties and Maintenance
334
When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
334
Maximum Load Limits
335
Trailer Hitches
338
Connecting a Trailer
339
Trailer Towing Tips
340
In Case of Emergency
344
In Case of Emergency
345
Temporary Spare Tire
345
Maintenance Tools
346
Legacy
347
Outback
348
Changing a Flat Tire
349
Flat Tires
349
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
352
Jump Starting
353
How to Jump Start
354
Compartment
356
Engine Overheating
356
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
356
Towing
356
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks/Holes
357
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
359
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
359
Electronic Parking Brake - if the Electronic Parking Brake Cannot be Released
360
Trunk Lid (Legacy) - if the Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
362
Moonroof - if Moonroof Cannot be Closed
363
Rear Gate (Outback) - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
363
Appearance Care
366
Appearance Care
367
Exterior Care
367
Washing
367
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
368
Waxing and Polishing
368
Corrosion Protection
369
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
369
To Help Prevent Corrosion
369
Cleaning the Interior
370
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches, Combination Meter, and Other Plastic Surface
370
Leather Seat Materials
370
Seat Fabric
370
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
370
Monitor (if Equipped)
371
Maintenance and Service
372
Maintenance Precautions
374
Maintenance Schedule
374
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
375
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment (2.5 L Non-Turbo Models)
375
Maintenance Tips
376
Removing and Reinstalling Clips
376
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
376
Engine Hood
378
Pulling off the Fender Lining
378
Removing Air Intake Duct
378
Engine Compartment Overview
380
L Non-Turbo Models
380
L Turbo Models
381
L Models
382
Checking the Oil Level
383
Engine Oil
383
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
385
Cooling System
387
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
387
Synthetic Oil
387
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
388
Engine Coolant
388
Air Cleaner Element
389
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
389
Recommended Spark Plugs
391
Spark Plugs
391
Automatic Transmission Fluid
392
Checking the Fluid Level
392
Drive Belts
392
Manual Transmission Oil
392
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
392
Recommended Fluid
393
Checking the Oil Level
394
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
394
Front Differential Gear Oil (at and CVT Models)
394
Checking the Fluid Level
395
Power Steering Fluid
395
Rear Differential Gear Oil
395
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
395
Brake Fluid
396
Checking the Fluid Level
396
Recommended Fluid
396
Checking the Fluid Level
397
Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
397
Recommended Brake Fluid
397
Brake Booster
398
Recommended Clutch Fluid
398
Brake Pedal
399
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
399
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
399
Checking the Clutch Function
400
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
400
Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
400
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
400
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
401
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
401
Tires and Wheels
401
Types of Tires
401
Tire Inspection
403
Tire Pressures and Wear
403
Wheel Balance
405
Tire Rotation
406
Tire Rotation Direction Mark
406
Wear Indicators
406
Tire Replacement
407
Aluminum Wheels
408
Wheel Replacement
408
Windshield Washer Fluid
408
Replacement of Wiper Blades
410
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
410
Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
411
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly (Outback)
412
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber (Outback)
412
Battery
414
Fuses
415
Headlight
416
Installation of Accessories
416
Replacing Bulbs
416
Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
419
Front Position Light
419
Front Turn Signal Light
419
Rear Combination Lights
420
Tail/Back-Up Light (Outback)
422
License Plate Light
423
Dome Light
424
Map Light
425
Vanity Mirror Light
425
Cargo Area Light (Outback)
426
Door Step Light
426
Other Bulbs
426
Trunk Light (Legacy)
426
Specifications
428
Dimensions
429
Specifications
429
Engine
430
Fuel
430
Engine Oil
431
Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
434
Engine Coolant
435
Fluids
435
Electrical System
436
Tires
436
Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
437
Fuses and Circuits
437
Specifications
438
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
439
Bulb Chart
441
Vehicle Identification
444
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
446
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
447
Tire Information
447
Tire Labeling
447
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
449
Glossary of Tire Terminology
450
Tire Care - Maintenance and Safety Practices
454
Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
455
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
458
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
458
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
458
Traction AA, A, B, C
459
Treadwear
459
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
459
Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
460
Temperature A, B, C
460
Index
462
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