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... locks ...1-7 Cigarette lighter (if equipped) ...6-9 Cleaning aluminum wheels ...9-5 Cleaning the interior ...9-6 Clock ...3-11 Clock function ...5-11 Clutch fluid (2.5 liter MT models) ...10-28 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) ...10-36 Coat hook ...6-12 Coin tray ...6-5 Cooling system ...10-12 Corrosion protection ...7-46, 9-4 Cruise control (if equipped) ...7-28 Cup holder ...6-6 D Dashboard storage compartment...
... locks ...1-7 Cigarette lighter (if equipped) ...6-9 Cleaning aluminum wheels ...9-5 Cleaning the interior ...9-6 Clock ...3-11 Clock function ...5-11 Clutch fluid (2.5 liter MT models) ...10-28 Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) ...10-36 Coat hook ...6-12 Coin tray ...6-5 Cooling system ...10-12 Corrosion protection ...7-46, 9-4 Cruise control (if equipped) ...7-28 Cup holder ...6-6 D Dashboard storage compartment...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Master, submaster and valet key ...1-2 Maximum load limits ...11-2 13-5
... 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 Master, submaster and valet key ...1-2 Maximum load limits ...11-2 13-5
Owner's Manual
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... inspections ...Ignition switch ...Key reminder chime ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ... 7-3 7-4 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-13 7-13 Starting the engine ...Stopping 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...
... inspections ...Ignition switch ...Key reminder chime ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ... 7-3 7-4 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-13 7-13 Starting the engine ...Stopping 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...
Owner's Manual
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Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): D Do not race the engine. D Vehicle without tachometer (for automatic transmission) Try to drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for brief acceleration in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The ... same break-in an emergency. mph (km/h) 1st 20 (30) 2nd 30 (50) 3rd 50 (80) 4th 65 (105) D Vehicles without tachometer (for manual transmission) Do not exceed the speed limits below for each gear position except for your vehicle are selected automatically according to a newly-installed or overhauled engine...
Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): D Do not race the engine. D Vehicle without tachometer (for automatic transmission) Try to drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for brief acceleration in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The ... same break-in an emergency. mph (km/h) 1st 20 (30) 2nd 30 (50) 3rd 50 (80) 4th 65 (105) D Vehicles without tachometer (for manual transmission) Do not exceed the speed limits below for each gear position except for your vehicle are selected automatically according to a newly-installed or overhauled engine...
Owner's Manual
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n Manual transmission vehicles 1 2 OM-H0144 The key can be used. B ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory socket, etc.) can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is pushed in the "P" position. B ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. 7-12 n Automatic transmission vehicles HS0123 HG0101 The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the selector lever is in while turning it.
n Manual transmission vehicles 1 2 OM-H0144 The key can be used. B ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory socket, etc.) can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is pushed in the "P" position. B ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. 7-12 n Automatic transmission vehicles HS0123 HG0101 The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the selector lever is in while turning it.
Owner's Manual
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... clutch pedal to place the selector lever of the warning and indicator lights. Turn off after the engine has started . B Automatic transmission vehicles CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is pressed fully to the "ON" position and check the operation of a...ignition switch to "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). 5. If the engine does not start after the engine has started . B Manual transmission vehicles 1. Starting the engine CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for ten seconds or more than ten seconds. Refer to the "START...
... clutch pedal to place the selector lever of the warning and indicator lights. Turn off after the engine has started . B Automatic transmission vehicles CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is pressed fully to the "ON" position and check the operation of a...ignition switch to "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). 5. If the engine does not start after the engine has started . B Manual transmission vehicles 1. Starting the engine CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for ten seconds or more than ten seconds. Refer to the "START...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock. The ignition switch should be turned off only when the engine is moving . Manual transmission WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the shift lever in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is a fully...cause damage to the transmission to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of power to try shifting into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. The manual transmission is consequently increased. Engine...
...the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock. The ignition switch should be turned off only when the engine is moving . Manual transmission WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the shift lever in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is a fully...cause damage to the transmission to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of power to try shifting into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. The manual transmission is consequently increased. Engine...
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... place. When the ATF temperature has risen to the original gear position. In the meantime, downshift manually for climbing a grade. Also, downshifting when braking downhill will cause the transmission to downshift to accelerate the vehicle again. n While climbing a grade When driving up a hill...upshifting and downshifting resulting in an automatic downshift to a lower gear when accelerating again. This can happen when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is pressed to 3rd gear, thus applying engine braking. NOTE In some cases, depressing the brake pedal on ...
... place. When the ATF temperature has risen to the original gear position. In the meantime, downshift manually for climbing a grade. Also, downshifting when braking downhill will cause the transmission to downshift to accelerate the vehicle again. n While climbing a grade When driving up a hill...upshifting and downshifting resulting in an automatic downshift to a lower gear when accelerating again. This can happen when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is pressed to 3rd gear, thus applying engine braking. NOTE In some cases, depressing the brake pedal on ...
Owner's Manual
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...two ways to cancel the cruise control temporarily: D Depress the brake pedal. D Shift the selector lever into the "N" position (automatic transmission vehicles only). OR 1. Starting and operating celerate the vehicle. Push the control lever downward in the "ACCEL, RESUME" direction to ...(40 km/h) or more, push the control lever upward in the "SET, COAST" direction once. D Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles only). When the accelerator pedal is set and the vehicle will return to the original cruising speed automatically. D Turn the ignition...
...two ways to cancel the cruise control temporarily: D Depress the brake pedal. D Shift the selector lever into the "N" position (automatic transmission vehicles only). OR 1. Starting and operating celerate the vehicle. Push the control lever downward in the "ACCEL, RESUME" direction to ...(40 km/h) or more, push the control lever upward in the "SET, COAST" direction once. D Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles only). When the accelerator pedal is set and the vehicle will return to the original cruising speed automatically. D Turn the ignition...
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...vehicle, be sure that the parking brake has been fully released. After starting to hold it down grade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for automatic transmission vehicles. To set the parking brake, press the brake pedal firmly and hold the vehicle. When the parking...- CONTINUED- 7-31 Starting and operating CAUTION Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause unnecessary wear on the transmission alone to drive, always make sure that the warning light has gone out before the vehicle is running, the parking brake warning light...
...vehicle, be sure that the parking brake has been fully released. After starting to hold it down grade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for automatic transmission vehicles. To set the parking brake, press the brake pedal firmly and hold the vehicle. When the parking...- CONTINUED- 7-31 Starting and operating CAUTION Never drive while the parking brake is set because this will cause unnecessary wear on the transmission alone to drive, always make sure that the warning light has gone out before the vehicle is running, the parking brake warning light...
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...power for cold weather. - CONTINUED- 7-41 D Never equip your Subaru while operating it offroad and not using common sense precautions such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than 1st (both for warranty coverage. The battery must be ...vehicle with tires larger than those listed above is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in this manual. Use an engine oil of proper grade and viscosity for cold winter starts. Cold temperatures reduce battery capacity. Check the ...
...power for cold weather. - CONTINUED- 7-41 D Never equip your Subaru while operating it offroad and not using common sense precautions such as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of engine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than 1st (both for warranty coverage. The battery must be ...vehicle with tires larger than those listed above is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in this manual. Use an engine oil of proper grade and viscosity for cold winter starts. Cold temperatures reduce battery capacity. Check the ...
Owner's Manual
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... brake effectively to avoid the need for snow or ice buildup on snowy or icy roads. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission vehicles, and in cold weather To help prevent moisture from moving. When the vehicle has been left parked during cold weather. When an antifreeze...driving, and sharp turning when driving on the suspension, disc brakes and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. Always maintain ample distance between your SUBARU is best to have the fuel tank filled to prevent the vehicle from forming in the fuel tank is refilled whenever the fuel level ...
... brake effectively to avoid the need for snow or ice buildup on snowy or icy roads. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission vehicles, and in cold weather To help prevent moisture from moving. When the vehicle has been left parked during cold weather. When an antifreeze...driving, and sharp turning when driving on the suspension, disc brakes and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. Always maintain ample distance between your SUBARU is best to have the fuel tank filled to prevent the vehicle from forming in the fuel tank is refilled whenever the fuel level ...
Owner's Manual
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... the following tips in mind: Sufficient time should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start out in skidding or jackknifing and loss of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up.
... the following tips in mind: Sufficient time should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start out in skidding or jackknifing and loss of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up.
Owner's Manual
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If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. - CONTINUED- 7-55 Starting and operating 4. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake; slowly release the regular brakes. 5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (manual transmission) or "P" (automatic transmission) and shut off the engine.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer. - CONTINUED- 7-55 Starting and operating 4. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake; slowly release the regular brakes. 5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (manual transmission) or "P" (automatic transmission) and shut off the engine.
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... the vehicle that has the discharged battery. 6. keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual transmission vehicle in reverse or an automatic transmission vehicle in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. D Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the "P" (Park) position. 8-6 WARNING Flat tires...
... the vehicle that has the discharged battery. 6. keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual transmission vehicle in reverse or an automatic transmission vehicle in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. D Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the "P" (Park) position. 8-6 WARNING Flat tires...
Owner's Manual
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... with the front wheels raised off the ground WARNING Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with safety chains. Observe the following procedures to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. Shift the selector lever into the "P" position for automatic transmission vehicles or "1st" for safety. B Towing with the front wheels... using a flat-bed truck HG0108 This is best done by your vehicle. Towing If towing is necessary, it is the best way to transport your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly. 3.
... with the front wheels raised off the ground WARNING Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with safety chains. Observe the following procedures to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. Shift the selector lever into the "P" position for automatic transmission vehicles or "1st" for safety. B Towing with the front wheels... using a flat-bed truck HG0108 This is best done by your vehicle. Towing If towing is necessary, it is the best way to transport your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly. 3.
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...system ...10-12 Engine coolant ... 10-13 Air cleaner element ...Spark plugs ...Drive belts ...Manual transmission oil ...Automatic transmission fluid ...Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles) ...Rear differential gear oil ...Power steering fluid ...Brake fluid ...Clutch fluid (2.5 liter...MT models) ...Brake booster ...Battery ...Windshield washer fluid ...Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...Brake pedal ...Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) ...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Parking brake stroke ...Tires and wheels ...Aluminum wheels (if equipped) ......
...system ...10-12 Engine coolant ... 10-13 Air cleaner element ...Spark plugs ...Drive belts ...Manual transmission oil ...Automatic transmission fluid ...Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles) ...Rear differential gear oil ...Power steering fluid ...Brake fluid ...Clutch fluid (2.5 liter...MT models) ...Brake booster ...Battery ...Windshield washer fluid ...Replacement of windshield wiper blades ...Brake pedal ...Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) ...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Parking brake stroke ...Tires and wheels ...Aluminum wheels (if equipped) ......
Owner's Manual
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Engine compartment overview HGA017BB 1 Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 10-19) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 10-22) Air cleaner element (page 10-16) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 10-28) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 10-20) Brake fluid reservoir (page 10-26) Fuel filter 7 Windshield washer tank...
Engine compartment overview HGA017BB 1 Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 10-19) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 10-22) Air cleaner element (page 10-16) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 10-28) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 10-20) Brake fluid reservoir (page 10-26) Fuel filter 7 Windshield washer tank...
Owner's Manual
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Manual transmission oil B Checking the oil level Check the oil level monthly. 1. Park the vehicle on it is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on a level surface and stop the engine. Oil grade: API classification GL-5 - CONTINUED - 10-...
Manual transmission oil B Checking the oil level Check the oil level monthly. 1. Park the vehicle on it is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARU dealer. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on a level surface and stop the engine. Oil grade: API classification GL-5 - CONTINUED - 10-...
Owner's Manual
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Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) Check the clutch pedal free play . B Checking the clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement. 1. If the free play is depressed, and that ... to check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. 10-36 With the engine idling, check that the engine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage. B Checking the clutch pedal free play 2.5L MT models 0.11 - 5.59 in...
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) Check the clutch pedal free play . B Checking the clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement. 1. If the free play is depressed, and that ... to check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is not within proper specification, contact your SUBARU dealer. 10-36 With the engine idling, check that the engine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage. B Checking the clutch pedal free play 2.5L MT models 0.11 - 5.59 in...