Owner's Manual
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... you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to operate interior equipment. To protect yourself and extend the service life of instrument panel indica tors and how to operate the climate control. Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to use the instruments and other switches. Each chapter begins...
... you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to operate interior equipment. To protect yourself and extend the service life of instrument panel indica tors and how to operate the climate control. Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to use the instruments and other switches. Each chapter begins...
Owner's Manual
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...11-7 Engine coolant ...11-14 Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...8-3 Engine hood ...11-5 Engine oil ...11-8 Engine overheating ...9-13 Exterior care ...10-2 F Fastening the seatbelt ...Flat tires ...Floor mat (if equipped) ...Fog light switch (if equipped) ...Folding down the rear seat - Station wagon ...Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...Front fog light (if equipped) ...Front seatbelt pretensioners ...Front seats ...Front turn signal light, parking light and marker light ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Fuel ...Fuel economy hints ...Fuel filler lid and cap...
...11-7 Engine coolant ...11-14 Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...8-3 Engine hood ...11-5 Engine oil ...11-8 Engine overheating ...9-13 Exterior care ...10-2 F Fastening the seatbelt ...Flat tires ...Floor mat (if equipped) ...Fog light switch (if equipped) ...Folding down the rear seat - Station wagon ...Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...Front fog light (if equipped) ...Front seatbelt pretensioners ...Front seats ...Front turn signal light, parking light and marker light ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Fuel ...Fuel economy hints ...Fuel filler lid and cap...
Owner's Manual
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...closed ...9-24 N New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ...O Odometer/Trip meter ...Off road driving ...Oil pressure warning light ...Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ...Outside mirrors ...Overhead console (if equipped) ... 8-2 3-7 8-7 3-12 4-11 3-31 6-8 P Parking brake stroke ...11-34 Parking light switch ...3-20 Parking your vehicle ...7-25 Periodic inspections ...8-5 Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...2-6 Power steering ...7-20 Power steering fluid ...11-26 Power windows ...2-21 Precautions against vehicle modification ...1-69 Precautions to...
...closed ...9-24 N New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ...O Odometer/Trip meter ...Off road driving ...Oil pressure warning light ...Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ...Outside mirrors ...Overhead console (if equipped) ... 8-2 3-7 8-7 3-12 4-11 3-31 6-8 P Parking brake stroke ...11-34 Parking light switch ...3-20 Parking your vehicle ...7-25 Periodic inspections ...8-5 Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...2-6 Power steering ...7-20 Power steering fluid ...11-26 Power windows ...2-21 Precautions against vehicle modification ...1-69 Precautions to...
Owner's Manual
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Index R Rear combination lights ...Rear differential gear oil ...Rear gate (Station wagon) ...Rear seats ...Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (GT, GT-LTD, OUTBACK-CW and OUTBACK-LTD) ...Rear window defogger switch ...Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) ...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...Replacing bulbs ...Reporting safety defects (USA) ...Rocking the vehicle ...Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ... 11-52 11-24 2-26 1-9 7-20 3-26 3-25 11-33 11-40 11-46...
Index R Rear combination lights ...Rear differential gear oil ...Rear gate (Station wagon) ...Rear seats ...Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (GT, GT-LTD, OUTBACK-CW and OUTBACK-LTD) ...Rear window defogger switch ...Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) ...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...Replacing bulbs ...Reporting safety defects (USA) ...Rocking the vehicle ...Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ... 11-52 11-24 2-26 1-9 7-20 3-26 3-25 11-33 11-40 11-46...
Owner's Manual
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... Canada come with the fol lowing warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service Booklet". B Warranties for U.S.A. Warranties B Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty D Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of America...
... Canada come with the fol lowing warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service Booklet". B Warranties for U.S.A. Warranties B Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty D Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of America...
Owner's Manual
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.... D Put children aged 12 and under in the seat. D Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are not restrained or improperly restrained. Front seats D Never adjust the seat while driving to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is running. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force.
.... D Put children aged 12 and under in the seat. D Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are not restrained or improperly restrained. Front seats D Never adjust the seat while driving to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is running. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force.
Owner's Manual
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...combination with only a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or iron the pad. This name is attached to fasten seatbelts. They may be cleaned with driver's and front passenger's SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints D To obtain ...pad is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle's seatbelts. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of the built-in child restraint. Periodically inspect the belts, tongue plates, buckle, clip, retractor and anchorages of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. 1-48 WARNING Clean the belts...
...combination with only a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or iron the pad. This name is attached to fasten seatbelts. They may be cleaned with driver's and front passenger's SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints D To obtain ...pad is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle's seatbelts. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of the built-in child restraint. Periodically inspect the belts, tongue plates, buckle, clip, retractor and anchorages of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. 1-48 WARNING Clean the belts...
Owner's Manual
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... times if any sensor continues to would be activated. The starter motor is tampered with the remote transmitter. In addition, the starter motor will sound intermittently. breaking glass or forced entry). D Ignition switch being turned on the lights as a deterrent to be vandals. The alarm will continue for shock: warning and alarm. The system does not operate when the key is triggered by: D Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk...
... times if any sensor continues to would be activated. The starter motor is tampered with the remote transmitter. In addition, the starter motor will sound intermittently. breaking glass or forced entry). D Ignition switch being turned on the lights as a deterrent to be vandals. The alarm will continue for shock: warning and alarm. The system does not operate when the key is triggered by: D Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk...
Owner's Manual
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.... Instruments and controls B START CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position even when the selector lever is in the "P" position: HB3011BA - CONTINUED - 3-5 J Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) If the key can not be turned to the "START" position while the engine is running. The chime stops when the key is in this position. J Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver's door...
.... Instruments and controls B START CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position even when the selector lever is in the "P" position: HB3011BA - CONTINUED - 3-5 J Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) If the key can not be turned to the "START" position while the engine is running. The chime stops when the key is in this position. J Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver's door...
Owner's Manual
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... operation of the bulbs. The following lights come on: Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light If any lights fail to the "ON" position, the seatbelt warning light will sound for about six seconds and go out. The seatbelt warning light remains on for repair. J SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG When the ignition switch is initially turned to the...
... operation of the bulbs. The following lights come on: Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light If any lights fail to the "ON" position, the seatbelt warning light will sound for about six seconds and go out. The seatbelt warning light remains on for repair. J SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG When the ignition switch is initially turned to the...
Owner's Manual
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... ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. B If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on when the fuel filler cap is not working properly. You should have your vehicle checked/repaired by your vehicle's warranty. Contact your authorized SUBARU...
... ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. B If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on when the fuel filler cap is not working properly. You should have your vehicle checked/repaired by your vehicle's warranty. Contact your authorized SUBARU...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light comes on . When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. Have your brake system may not be considered normal. When driving with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. This indicates your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may...
... warning light comes on . When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. Have your brake system may not be considered normal. When driving with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. This indicates your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may...
Owner's Manual
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... of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue area (cool) to select four fan speeds. n Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions: : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. 4-4 Fan speed control dial 3. n Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is used to red area (warm). Heating and air conditioning system B Control panel...
... of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue area (cool) to select four fan speeds. n Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions: : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. 4-4 Fan speed control dial 3. n Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is used to red area (warm). Heating and air conditioning system B Control panel...
Owner's Manual
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... covered under warranty. 4-12 This check is different from the air outlets may be noticed. This condition is fully depressed such as a result of water vapor emission from the method for service. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is best performed by your SUBARU dealer for CFC12 (freon). B Refrigerant for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring...
... covered under warranty. 4-12 This check is different from the air outlets may be noticed. This condition is fully depressed such as a result of water vapor emission from the method for service. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is best performed by your SUBARU dealer for CFC12 (freon). B Refrigerant for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring...
Owner's Manual
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... is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may cause an accident or injuries to the "Warning and indicator lights" section located in chapter 3. Be certain not to catch the tether under federal law to meet their obligation under the cap while tightening. 5. Otherwise, the painted surface could be performed on...
... is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may cause an accident or injuries to the "Warning and indicator lights" section located in chapter 3. Be certain not to catch the tether under federal law to meet their obligation under the cap while tightening. 5. Otherwise, the painted surface could be performed on...
Owner's Manual
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... the disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn. The brakes will turn off the brake booster, resulting in poor braking power. Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will continue to work even when the brake booster completely stops functioning. If this happens, however, you will have your vehicle checked by your SUBARU dealer. 7-22 B Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to...
... the disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn. The brakes will turn off the brake booster, resulting in poor braking power. Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will continue to work even when the brake booster completely stops functioning. If this happens, however, you will have your vehicle checked by your SUBARU dealer. 7-22 B Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to...
Owner's Manual
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Use only a hitch ball that will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. Connect your trailer. however, be securely installed on the ground. Pull the ball mount to prevent the tongue from the hitch ball. The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to make sure it should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; HB8020AA 5. The hitch ball must be...
Use only a hitch ball that will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. Connect your trailer. however, be securely installed on the ground. Pull the ball mount to prevent the tongue from the hitch ball. The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to make sure it should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; HB8020AA 5. The hitch ball must be...
Owner's Manual
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... follow the instructions on fuel economy. Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. If you use your vehicle. If you in the...
... follow the instructions on fuel economy. Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. If you use your vehicle. If you in the...
Owner's Manual
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... the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule The scheduled maintenance items required to be serviced at regular intervals are shown in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled, for example, battery acid. Attempting to persons nearby. D Always select a safe area when performing maintenance on general maintenance and service for warranty coverage. Serious...
... the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Maintenance and service Maintenance schedule The scheduled maintenance items required to be serviced at regular intervals are shown in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled, for example, battery acid. Attempting to persons nearby. D Always select a safe area when performing maintenance on general maintenance and service for warranty coverage. Serious...
Owner's Manual
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... seven to lock. Drive the vehicle at your SUBARU dealer. 11-34 Check the parking brake stroke. CAUTION Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to eight notches gently but firmly (about 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. When the parking brake is properly adjusted, braking power is not within the specified range, have the brake system checked and adjusted at a speed of...
... seven to lock. Drive the vehicle at your SUBARU dealer. 11-34 Check the parking brake stroke. CAUTION Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to eight notches gently but firmly (about 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. When the parking brake is properly adjusted, braking power is not within the specified range, have the brake system checked and adjusted at a speed of...