Owner's Manual
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... warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty D Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the " Warranty and Maintenance Booklet" . NOTE This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts. - CONTINUED - i Please read these warranties carefully. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti-Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty...
... warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty D Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the " Warranty and Maintenance Booklet" . NOTE This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts. - CONTINUED - i Please read these warranties carefully. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti-Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty...
Owner's Manual
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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 vehicles) ...Front seats ...Front turn signal light ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles) ...Fuel economy hints ...Fuel filler door and cap ...Fuel gauge ...Fuel requirements ...Fuses ...Fuses and circuits ...G Gauge pack (if equipped) ...Gauges ...Glove compartment ...GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross...
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 vehicles) ...Front seats ...Front turn signal light ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles) ...Fuel economy hints ...Fuel filler door and cap ...Fuel gauge ...Fuel requirements ...Fuses ...Fuses and circuits ...G Gauge pack (if equipped) ...Gauges ...Glove compartment ...GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross...
Owner's Manual
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...the cross bars ...1-35 Interior light ...6-12 Interior light, spot light ...10-55 J Jump starting ... 8-4 K Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ...Keyless entry system (if equipped) ...Key number ...Key reminder chime ...Keys ... 7-13 1-8 1-2 7-13 1-2 L License plate light ...10-55 Light control switch ...3-12 Loading your vehicle ...7-47 Low fuel warning light ...3-10 Luggage cover (Wagon only) ...6-23 M Main fuse and fusible link ...10-46 Maintenance precautions ...10-3 Maintenance schedule ...10-3 Maintenance tools ...6-26 Manual transmission ...7-16 Manual transmission oil ...10-19...
...the cross bars ...1-35 Interior light ...6-12 Interior light, spot light ...10-55 J Jump starting ... 8-4 K Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ...Keyless entry system (if equipped) ...Key number ...Key reminder chime ...Keys ... 7-13 1-8 1-2 7-13 1-2 L License plate light ...10-55 Light control switch ...3-12 Loading your vehicle ...7-47 Low fuel warning light ...3-10 Luggage cover (Wagon only) ...6-23 M Main fuse and fusible link ...10-46 Maintenance precautions ...10-3 Maintenance schedule ...10-3 Maintenance tools ...6-26 Manual transmission ...7-16 Manual transmission oil ...10-19...
Owner's Manual
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... road driving ...Oil pressure warning light ...Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ...Outside mirrors ... 3-22 7-3 3-2 7-38 3-6 4-9 3-23 P Parking brake stroke ...10-38 Parking light ...10-50 Parking light switch ...3-15 Parking your vehicle ...7-30 Periodic inspections ...7-10 Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...1-6 Power steering ...7-27 Power steering fluid ...10-25 Power windows (if equipped) ...1-22 Precautions against vehicle modification ...2-39 Preparing to drive ...7-10 R Radio ...5-2 Radio operation ...5-3 Rear combination lights ...10-53 Rear differential gear...
... road driving ...Oil pressure warning light ...Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ...Outside mirrors ... 3-22 7-3 3-2 7-38 3-6 4-9 3-23 P Parking brake stroke ...10-38 Parking light ...10-50 Parking light switch ...3-15 Parking your vehicle ...7-30 Periodic inspections ...7-10 Power door locking switches (if equipped) ...1-6 Power steering ...7-27 Power steering fluid ...10-25 Power windows (if equipped) ...1-22 Precautions against vehicle modification ...2-39 Preparing to drive ...7-10 R Radio ...5-2 Radio operation ...5-3 Rear combination lights ...10-53 Rear differential gear...
Owner's Manual
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... engine ...7-16 Storage compartment ...6-2 Sunroof (if equipped) ...1-31 Sun visors ...6-2 13-7 Index Replacement of brake pad and lining ...10-37 Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...10-32 Replacing bulbs ...10-47 Reporting safety defects (USA) ...12-4 Rocking the vehicle ...7-46 Roof rack (if equipped) ...1-34 S Seatbelt maintenance ...2-19 Seatbelts ...2-11 Seatbelt safety tips ...2-11 Seatbelt warning light and chime ...2-13, 3-5 Security system (if equipped) ...1-12 Selector lever ...7-20 Shift lock release...
... engine ...7-16 Storage compartment ...6-2 Sunroof (if equipped) ...1-31 Sun visors ...6-2 13-7 Index Replacement of brake pad and lining ...10-37 Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...10-32 Replacing bulbs ...10-47 Reporting safety defects (USA) ...12-4 Rocking the vehicle ...7-46 Roof rack (if equipped) ...1-34 S Seatbelt maintenance ...2-19 Seatbelts ...2-11 Seatbelt safety tips ...2-11 Seatbelt warning light and chime ...2-13, 3-5 Security system (if equipped) ...1-12 Selector lever ...7-20 Shift lock release...
Owner's Manual
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... start your vehicle if your SUBARU dealer.) n Personal protection (Panic) feature Pressing both buttons on the remote transmitter activates the Panic feature, sounding the siren and flashing the vehicle's parking lights. n Shock Sensor The shock sensor detects any door or entrance protected by your remote transmitter is lost or broken. Light impact will be able to emit a warning "chirp"; B Security system components n The remote transmitter The remote transmitter controls the features...
... start your vehicle if your SUBARU dealer.) n Personal protection (Panic) feature Pressing both buttons on the remote transmitter activates the Panic feature, sounding the siren and flashing the vehicle's parking lights. n Shock Sensor The shock sensor detects any door or entrance protected by your remote transmitter is lost or broken. Light impact will be able to emit a warning "chirp"; B Security system components n The remote transmitter The remote transmitter controls the features...
Owner's Manual
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... adjusting mechanism. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are lighter and weaker than 2-2 WARNING 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. D Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are not restrained or improperly...
... adjusting mechanism. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are lighter and weaker than 2-2 WARNING 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. D Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are not restrained or improperly...
Owner's Manual
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... authorized SUBARU dealer for about six seconds and go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the "ON" position. J SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG When the ignition switch is turned to come on for repair. Apply the parking brake and turn off automatically after six seconds. The following lights come on: Seat belt warning light SRS airbag system warning light Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light Brake system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light (if equipped) AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (if...
... authorized SUBARU dealer for about six seconds and go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the "ON" position. J SRS airbag system warning light AIRBAG When the ignition switch is turned to come on for repair. Apply the parking brake and turn off automatically after six seconds. The following lights come on: Seat belt warning light SRS airbag system warning light Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light Brake system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ABS warning light (if equipped) AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (if...
Owner's Manual
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... covered by your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-7 It goes out when the parking brake is in the emission control system. You should come on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is fully released. If this light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. Instruments...
... covered by your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-7 It goes out when the parking brake is in the emission control system. You should come on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is fully released. If this light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been detected. Instruments...
Owner's Manual
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... Front Wheel Drive for AWD AT vehicles) This light comes on if any door or the rear gate (for service immediately. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the high beam mode. gal.). 3-10 J High beam indicator This light shows that the automatic transmission control system is nearly empty (about 3.6 U.S. gal. (14 liters, 3.0 Imp. J Front-wheel drive warning light (for maintenance or similar purposes. J Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light...
... Front Wheel Drive for AWD AT vehicles) This light comes on if any door or the rear gate (for service immediately. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the high beam mode. gal.). 3-10 J High beam indicator This light shows that the automatic transmission control system is nearly empty (about 3.6 U.S. gal. (14 liters, 3.0 Imp. J Front-wheel drive warning light (for maintenance or similar purposes. J Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light...
Owner's Manual
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... Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights, side marker lights and license plate light are on . B High/low beam change (dimmer) To change from low beam to the detent position. When the headlights are not turned on . The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the flashing position for CANADA models) WARNING The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light "a" on . Instruments...
... Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights, side marker lights and license plate light are on . B High/low beam change (dimmer) To change from low beam to the detent position. When the headlights are not turned on . The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the flashing position for CANADA models) WARNING The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light "a" on . Instruments...
Owner's Manual
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... on a steep upgrade. B Lubrication oil circulation in direct sunlight, drive with the air conditioning system. B Refrigerant for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each month during the operation of water vapor emission from the method for a few minutes each spring. B Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight After parking in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes...
... on a steep upgrade. B Lubrication oil circulation in direct sunlight, drive with the air conditioning system. B Refrigerant for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each month during the operation of water vapor emission from the method for a few minutes each spring. B Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight After parking in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-14 7-16 7-16 7-19 7-20 7-24 7 Rear viscous limited slip differential (For RS models) ...Steering ...Tilt steering wheel ...Power steering ... 7-26 7-26 7-26 7-27 Cruise control (if equipped) ...Parking your vehicle ...Braking ...Braking tips ...Brake system ...Disc brake pad wear warning 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 engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-14 7-16 7-16 7-19 7-20 7-24 7 Rear viscous limited slip differential (For RS models) ...Steering ...Tilt steering wheel ...Power steering ... 7-26 7-26 7-26 7-27 Cruise control (if equipped) ...Parking your vehicle ...Braking ...Braking tips ...Brake system ...Disc brake pad wear warning 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...
Owner's Manual
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... in their state inspection programs in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may be fuel related, try a different brand of a state's air pollution problems, the states must NEVER be performed on a twowheel dynamometer. Depending on the severity of gasoline before seeking service at your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a single two-wheel dynamometer. only) WARNING Testing of improper fuel are experienced and you suspect they...
... in their state inspection programs in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may be fuel related, try a different brand of a state's air pollution problems, the states must NEVER be performed on a twowheel dynamometer. Depending on the severity of gasoline before seeking service at your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a single two-wheel dynamometer. only) WARNING Testing of improper fuel are experienced and you suspect they...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine is running, the parking brake warning light comes on the transmission alone to the "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). Refer to hold it down grade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for automatic transmission vehicles. Starting and operating CAUTION Never drive while the parking brake is driven. Before starting the vehicle, be sure that the parking brake has been fully released. Release button HG0313 To release the parking brake...
... the engine is running, the parking brake warning light comes on the transmission alone to the "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). Refer to hold it down grade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for automatic transmission vehicles. Starting and operating CAUTION Never drive while the parking brake is driven. Before starting the vehicle, be sure that the parking brake has been fully released. Release button HG0313 To release the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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... braking power. B Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. If one circuit fails, the brake pedal will goes down much harder than usual and you will continue to assist braking force. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the vehicle. Starting and operating lower gear to get stronger engine braking...
... braking power. B Braking when a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. If one circuit fails, the brake pedal will goes down much harder than usual and you will continue to assist braking force. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of the vehicle. Starting and operating lower gear to get stronger engine braking...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle Weight (i.e., the combined weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for your vehicle to tow a trailer, more weight in the 7-50 Never load the trailer with brakes must never exceed 150 lbs. (68 kg). SUBARU assumes no circumstances should be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any other optional equipment installed on the certification plate. The total trailer weight (trailer weight...
... Vehicle Weight (i.e., the combined weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for your vehicle to tow a trailer, more weight in the 7-50 Never load the trailer with brakes must never exceed 150 lbs. (68 kg). SUBARU assumes no circumstances should be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any other optional equipment installed on the certification plate. The total trailer weight (trailer weight...
Owner's Manual
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... cigarettes, matches, and lighters. Maintenance and service B Recommended clutch fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid Brake booster If the brake booster does not operate as described below, have it off. The pedal height should not change. 4. Batteries give off , depress the brake pedal several times to an open flame or electric sparks. Depress the brake pedal several times, applying the same pedal force...
... cigarettes, matches, and lighters. Maintenance and service B Recommended clutch fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid Brake booster If the brake booster does not operate as described below, have it off. The pedal height should not change. 4. Batteries give off , depress the brake pedal several times to an open flame or electric sparks. Depress the brake pedal several times, applying the same pedal force...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake stroke. CAUTION Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to cool down. To avoid this, be selected for about 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to lock. Repeat this condition. 4. Parking brake stroke: 7 - 8 notches / 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb.) Parking brake stroke Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in , pull the parking brake...
... the parking brake stroke. CAUTION Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to cool down. To avoid this, be selected for about 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to lock. Repeat this condition. 4. Parking brake stroke: 7 - 8 notches / 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb.) Parking brake stroke Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in , pull the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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... of removal. Remove the front fog light cover. Remove the front fog light case cap by removing the two bolts. B Type B HG0325 HG0326 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the connector. Replace the bulb with a new one . Remove the front fog light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. Connector Spring HG0327 5. Release the retainer spring. 7. Replace the bulb with a new one . Release the retainer spring. 6. Maintenance and service 4. Disconnect the connector behind the case cap. 6. Disconnect the connector behind...
... of removal. Remove the front fog light cover. Remove the front fog light case cap by removing the two bolts. B Type B HG0325 HG0326 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the connector. Replace the bulb with a new one . Remove the front fog light assembly by turning it counterclockwise. Connector Spring HG0327 5. Release the retainer spring. 7. Replace the bulb with a new one . Release the retainer spring. 6. Maintenance and service 4. Disconnect the connector behind the case cap. 6. Disconnect the connector behind...
