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...informs you how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 1: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks ...and windows. Each chapter begins with a brief table of thirteen chapters. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 9: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to...
...informs you how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 1: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks ...and windows. Each chapter begins with a brief table of thirteen chapters. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 9: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to...
Owner's Manual
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...damage to make better use of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. J Safety warnings You will find something you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Please read . Chapter 11: Specifications This chapter informs you want to read these safety ... safety warnings alert you to you about dimension and capacities of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in order to gain a better understanding of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all other portions of this ...
...damage to make better use of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. J Safety warnings You will find something you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Please read . Chapter 11: Specifications This chapter informs you want to read these safety ... safety warnings alert you to you about dimension and capacities of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in order to gain a better understanding of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all other portions of this ...
Owner's Manual
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...serious accident may increase. If you have a medical condition that can impair your driving ability. DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY WARNING When you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your doctor. If you are tired or sleepy. CAR PHONES AND DRIVING CAUTION A driver's use a car phone while driving, make an ... safe place to safely operate a motor vehicle. When possible, you drowsy or otherwise affect your car phone. Never drive if you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be distracting and if special care is best to pull off to the side of any medications that requires you...
...serious accident may increase. If you have a medical condition that can impair your driving ability. DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY WARNING When you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your doctor. If you are tired or sleepy. CAR PHONES AND DRIVING CAUTION A driver's use a car phone while driving, make an ... safe place to safely operate a motor vehicle. When possible, you drowsy or otherwise affect your car phone. Never drive if you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be distracting and if special care is best to pull off to the side of any medications that requires you...
Owner's Manual
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Engine hood ...Engine oil ...Engine overheating ...Exterior care ...F Fastening the seatbelt ...Flat tires ...FM reception ...Fog light (if equipped) ...Fog light switch (if equipped) ...Fold down rear seat - Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT ...Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission ...
Engine hood ...Engine oil ...Engine overheating ...Exterior care ...F Fastening the seatbelt ...Flat tires ...FM reception ...Fog light (if equipped) ...Fog light switch (if equipped) ...Fold down rear seat - Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT ...Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission ...
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..., 3-5 Security system (if equipped) ...1-12 Selector lever ...7-20 Shift lock release ...7-24 Shopping bag hook (Wagon only) ...6-27 Side turn signal light ...10-54 Snow tires ...7-45 Spark plugs ...10-17 Specifications ...11-2 Speedometer ...3-2 Spotlight (if equipped) ...6-15 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ...2-26 SRS airbag operation ...2-31 SRS airbag...
..., 3-5 Security system (if equipped) ...1-12 Selector lever ...7-20 Shift lock release ...7-24 Shopping bag hook (Wagon only) ...6-27 Side turn signal light ...10-54 Snow tires ...7-45 Spark plugs ...10-17 Specifications ...11-2 Speedometer ...3-2 Spotlight (if equipped) ...6-15 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ...2-26 SRS airbag operation ...2-31 SRS airbag...
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... (if equipped) ...3-3 Temperature A, B, C ...12-3 Temperature gauge ...3-4 Temporary spare tire ...8-11 Tilt steering wheel ...7-26 Tire chains ...7-45 Tire changing tools ...8-13 Tire pressure ...10-39 Tire rotation ...10-40 Tires ...11-4 Tires and wheels ...10-39 Top strap anchors ...2-24 Towing ...8-14 Towing eyelets ...8-17...Sedan and Coupe) ...1-25 Turn signal indicator lights ...3-10 Turn signal lever ...3-14 U Unfastening the seatbelt ...Uniform tire quality grading standards ...V Vanity mirror (if equipped) ...Vehicle capacity weight ...Vehicle identification ...Vehicle with driver's and...
... (if equipped) ...3-3 Temperature A, B, C ...12-3 Temperature gauge ...3-4 Temporary spare tire ...8-11 Tilt steering wheel ...7-26 Tire chains ...7-45 Tire changing tools ...8-13 Tire pressure ...10-39 Tire rotation ...10-40 Tires ...11-4 Tires and wheels ...10-39 Top strap anchors ...2-24 Towing ...8-14 Towing eyelets ...8-17...Sedan and Coupe) ...1-25 Turn signal indicator lights ...3-10 Turn signal lever ...3-14 U Unfastening the seatbelt ...Uniform tire quality grading standards ...V Vanity mirror (if equipped) ...Vehicle capacity weight ...Vehicle identification ...Vehicle with driver's and...
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...perform any equipment (brush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure D Installation of a tire of the SRS airbag system. This could interfere with proper operation of different size and ...system components and/or wiring is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as a mobile two-way radio on the tire placard attached to the door jamb 2-38 D The pad section of the vehicle was involved in an accident...
...perform any equipment (brush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure D Installation of a tire of the SRS airbag system. This could interfere with proper operation of different size and ...system components and/or wiring is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as a mobile two-way radio on the tire placard attached to the door jamb 2-38 D The pad section of the vehicle was involved in an accident...
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... indicators ... 7-28 7-30 7-32 7-32 7-33 7-34 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ...Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...Off road driving ...Winter driving ...Snow tires ...Tire chains ...Rocking the vehicle ... 7-34 7-37 7-38 7-41 7-45 7-45 7-46
... indicators ... 7-28 7-30 7-32 7-32 7-33 7-34 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ...Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...Off road driving ...Winter driving ...Snow tires ...Tire chains ...Rocking the vehicle ... 7-34 7-37 7-38 7-41 7-45 7-45 7-46
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...air conditioner only when necessary. D Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo. - CONTINUED- 7-9 D Keep your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer. D Select the proper gear position for as long as possible. Low pressure will help to maintain that speed for the speed and road conditions... to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust system Fuel economy hints The following suggestions will increase tire wear and fuel consumption. Starting and operating D Avoid racing the engine. D Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always accelerate gently ...
...air conditioner only when necessary. D Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo. - CONTINUED- 7-9 D Keep your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer. D Select the proper gear position for as long as possible. Low pressure will help to maintain that speed for the speed and road conditions... to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust system Fuel economy hints The following suggestions will increase tire wear and fuel consumption. Starting and operating D Avoid racing the engine. D Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. Always accelerate gently ...
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...of the inside and outside mirrors. 7. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the tires. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine. Check the adjustment of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch...Warranty and Maintenance Booklet" performed at fuel stops. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are clean and unobstructed. 2. Also check tires for any sign of each country. Periodic inspections To keep your seat belt. Preparing to drive You should be checked daily, weekly or ...
...of the inside and outside mirrors. 7. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the tires. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine. Check the adjustment of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch...Warranty and Maintenance Booklet" performed at fuel stops. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are clean and unobstructed. 2. Also check tires for any sign of each country. Periodic inspections To keep your seat belt. Preparing to drive You should be checked daily, weekly or ...
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... may cause damage to extend brake pad life. This may overheat and not work properly. CAUTION - CONTINUED- 7-19 The automatic transmission is set or the tires are on blocks. D Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is completely stopped.
... may cause damage to extend brake pad life. This may overheat and not work properly. CAUTION - CONTINUED- 7-19 The automatic transmission is set or the tires are on blocks. D Shift into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is completely stopped.
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...in revolutions between the right and left rear wheels that may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on one rear tire is jacked up, as the vehicle may move. This may cause loss of power according to the difference in an emergency), it will...spinning at high speed as this could adversely affect the LSD. Rear viscous limited slip differential (For RS models) D Never start the engine while a tire on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads. D If one side is spinning in personal injury. 7-26 CAUTION Steering J Tilt steering wheel WARNING...
...in revolutions between the right and left rear wheels that may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on one rear tire is jacked up, as the vehicle may move. This may cause loss of power according to the difference in an emergency), it will...spinning at high speed as this could adversely affect the LSD. Rear viscous limited slip differential (For RS models) D Never start the engine while a tire on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads. D If one side is spinning in personal injury. 7-26 CAUTION Steering J Tilt steering wheel WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... poor braking power. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the vehicle. B Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. J Brake system B Two separate circuits Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake systems. Each circuit works diagonally across...
... poor braking power. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the vehicle. B Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. J Brake system B Two separate circuits Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake systems. Each circuit works diagonally across...
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... to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn, during extremely sharp turns or sudden braking. D Always use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire, be dangerous and lead to loss of your speed and maintain an ample distance from other sizes may affect ride, handling, braking..., speedometer/odometer calibration, and clearance between the body and tires. Using other similar conditions. D If you use the utmost care in driving - overconfidence because you are some precautions that you use ...
... to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn, during extremely sharp turns or sudden braking. D Always use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire, be dangerous and lead to loss of your speed and maintain an ample distance from other sizes may affect ride, handling, braking..., speedometer/odometer calibration, and clearance between the body and tires. Using other similar conditions. D If you use the utmost care in driving - overconfidence because you are some precautions that you use ...
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... mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the selector lever back and forth between "D" and "R" repeatedly. Clear off any such matter from under your tires, resulting in possible loss of the stream bed for effectiveness immediately after the engine stops. During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could occur. Do...
... mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the selector lever back and forth between "D" and "R" repeatedly. Clear off any such matter from under your tires, resulting in possible loss of the stream bed for effectiveness immediately after the engine stops. During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could occur. Do...
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D Never equip your Subaru while operating it offroad and not using common sense precautions such as those...described in 2nd than those listed above is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with tires larger than 1st (both for MT and AT). The battery must be in this manual. D Frequent driving ...of an AWD vehicle under hard-driving conditions such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of proper grade and viscosity for cold weather. - CONTINUED- 7-41 Cold temperatures reduce battery...
D Never equip your Subaru while operating it offroad and not using common sense precautions such as those...described in 2nd than those listed above is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with tires larger than 1st (both for MT and AT). The battery must be in this manual. D Frequent driving ...of an AWD vehicle under hard-driving conditions such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of proper grade and viscosity for cold weather. - CONTINUED- 7-41 Cold temperatures reduce battery...
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... gear when necessary.) - CONTINUED- 7-43 B Driving on the suspension, disc brakes and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. Always maintain ample distance between your SUBARU is not going to prevent the vehicle from forming in "P" for manual transmission vehicles, and in the fuel system and the risk of vehicle control..., raise the wiper blades off the glass to prevent damage to damage the disc brakes and brake hoses and ABS harness. Use tire stops under the tires to be used , its freezing, use the cruise control on snowy or icy roads. If your vehicle and the vehicle ahead ...
... gear when necessary.) - CONTINUED- 7-43 B Driving on the suspension, disc brakes and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. Always maintain ample distance between your SUBARU is not going to prevent the vehicle from forming in "P" for manual transmission vehicles, and in the fuel system and the risk of vehicle control..., raise the wiper blades off the glass to prevent damage to damage the disc brakes and brake hoses and ABS harness. Use tire stops under the tires to be used , its freezing, use the cruise control on snowy or icy roads. If your vehicle and the vehicle ahead ...
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... and may be sure to the drive train of vehicle control. Your vehicle is equipped with "all times regardless of the type of tires on your vehicle, be dangerous and lead to loss of your vehicle. In winter, it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to... in severe mechanical damage to use the same tire size, construction, circumference, brand, and load range as the original tires listed on the driver's side door jamb under the latch. WARNING J Tire chains CAUTION Tire chains cannot be fitted with care at all season tires" which can be possible to an accident....
... and may be sure to the drive train of vehicle control. Your vehicle is equipped with "all times regardless of the type of tires on your vehicle, be dangerous and lead to loss of your vehicle. In winter, it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to... in severe mechanical damage to use the same tire size, construction, circumference, brand, and load range as the original tires listed on the driver's side door jamb under the latch. WARNING J Tire chains CAUTION Tire chains cannot be fitted with care at all season tires" which can be possible to an accident....
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... Rocking the vehicle If you are of the correct size for information on the front tires. Driving on snowy grades or icy roads may require the use the utmost care when driving with tire chains could easily lead to damage the vehicle body or suspension. For the best possible ..." section (chapter 9). 7-46 Use only SAE class S type chains that are driving with tire chains - overconfidence because you must rock the vehicle to the "Automatic transmission" section in this chapter for your tires so as not to a serious accident. When the road surface is on a front wheel,...
... Rocking the vehicle If you are of the correct size for information on the front tires. Driving on snowy grades or icy roads may require the use the utmost care when driving with tire chains could easily lead to damage the vehicle body or suspension. For the best possible ..." section (chapter 9). 7-46 Use only SAE class S type chains that are driving with tire chains - overconfidence because you must rock the vehicle to the "Automatic transmission" section in this chapter for your tires so as not to a serious accident. When the road surface is on a front wheel,...
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..., etc., and the tongue load of driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire information label attached to the driver's side door jamb shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight 7-48 It includes ...Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) Certification plate HG0342 The certification plate attached to the driver's side door jamb. J Vehicle capacity weight Tire information label HG0347 HG0278 The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space.
..., etc., and the tongue load of driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire information label attached to the driver's side door jamb shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight 7-48 It includes ...Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) Certification plate HG0342 The certification plate attached to the driver's side door jamb. J Vehicle capacity weight Tire information label HG0347 HG0278 The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space.