Owner's Manual
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... serious or fatal accident. - CONTINUED - vii D If at any time you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel. Alcohol in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. Please don't ...drink and drive. DRINKING AND DRIVING WARNING Drinking and then driving is below the legal limit. In addition, if you ...
... serious or fatal accident. - CONTINUED - vii D If at any time you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel. Alcohol in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. Please don't ...drink and drive. DRINKING AND DRIVING WARNING Drinking and then driving is below the legal limit. In addition, if you ...
Owner's Manual
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Index Child restraint systems ...2-20 Child safety 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 ...Dashboard storage compartment ...6-5 Dimensions ...11-2 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...7-34 Door locks ...1-3 Door open warning lights ...3-10 Drive belts ...10-18 Driving in foreign countries ...7-10 Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...7-37 E Electrical system ...11-3 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function (except 2-point type seatbelt) ...
Index Child restraint systems ...2-20 Child safety 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 ...Dashboard storage compartment ...6-5 Dimensions ...11-2 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...7-34 Door locks ...1-3 Door open warning lights ...3-10 Drive belts ...10-18 Driving in foreign countries ...7-10 Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...7-37 E Electrical system ...11-3 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function (except 2-point type seatbelt) ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position while the vehicle is struck from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as far from the rear. D ..., especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are 12 years of personal injury. Front seats D Never adjust the seat while driving to reduce the risk of the adjusting mechanism. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. D Do not put cushions or any other materials...
If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position while the vehicle is struck from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as far from the rear. D ..., especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are 12 years of personal injury. Front seats D Never adjust the seat while driving to reduce the risk of the adjusting mechanism. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. D Do not put cushions or any other materials...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) ...AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Door open warning lights ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles) ...Turn signal indicator lights ...High beam indicator ...Low fuel warning light ... 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3 Clock ...Hazard warning...
... warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) ...AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) ...Door open warning lights ...Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles) ...Turn signal indicator lights ...High beam indicator ...Low fuel warning light ... 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3 Clock ...Hazard warning...
Owner's Manual
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Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance or similar purposes. J Door open warning lights The door open warning light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to "Replacing bulbs" section in the "ON" position. J Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles) This ...light comes on if any door or the rear gate (for wagon and OUTBACK SPORT) is in chapter 10. Refer to Front Wheel Drive for service immediately. It only operates when the ignition switch is not fully closed. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. gal.). 3-...
Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance or similar purposes. J Door open warning lights The door open warning light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to "Replacing bulbs" section in the "ON" position. J Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles) This ...light comes on if any door or the rear gate (for wagon and OUTBACK SPORT) is in chapter 10. Refer to Front Wheel Drive for service immediately. It only operates when the ignition switch is not fully closed. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. gal.). 3-...
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... ...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 vehicle ... 7-34 7-37 7-38 7-41 7-45 7-46 7-46 only) ...Engine exhaust...
... ...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 vehicle ... 7-34 7-37 7-38 7-41 7-45 7-46 7-46 only) ...Engine exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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.... Nor7-6 Attempting to reduce air pollution from the use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your SUBARU dealer. only) WARNING Testing of an All Wheel drive vehicle must NEVER be fuel related, try a different brand of improper fuel are experienced and...
.... Nor7-6 Attempting to reduce air pollution from the use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your SUBARU dealer. only) WARNING Testing of an All Wheel drive vehicle must NEVER be fuel related, try a different brand of improper fuel are experienced and...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle emission test. D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from snow, leaves or other obstructions to drive the vehicle in a parked vehicle for a short period of time. D Avoid remaining in or out of it. Starting and operating mally.... Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is unavoidable, then use four-wheel dynamometers in their emission testing programs have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test. If that equipment will...
... vehicle emission test. D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from snow, leaves or other obstructions to drive the vehicle in a parked vehicle for a short period of time. D Avoid remaining in or out of it. Starting and operating mally.... Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is unavoidable, then use four-wheel dynamometers in their emission testing programs have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test. If that equipment will...
Owner's Manual
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... also result in accidental activation of the "LOCK" position on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to try shifting into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. Manual transmission WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is consequently increased. Engine braking has no...
... also result in accidental activation of the "LOCK" position on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to try shifting into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. Manual transmission WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is consequently increased. Engine braking has no...
Owner's Manual
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... 29 (46) 48 (77) 70 (113) OUTBACK SPORT 29 (47) 49 (79) 71 (115) 2.5 2 5 liter RS models 28 (45) 47 (76) 68 (110) B Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your hand resting on an upgrade. This may... a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for brief acceleration in engine damage. Do not drive with each gear position except for the gear which is about to engine over-revving and this precaution can lead to wheel locking; The following table shows the maximum speeds that the vehicle is not travelling at...
... 29 (46) 48 (77) 70 (113) OUTBACK SPORT 29 (47) 49 (79) 71 (115) 2.5 2 5 liter RS models 28 (45) 47 (76) 68 (110) B Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your hand resting on an upgrade. This may... a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for brief acceleration in engine damage. Do not drive with each gear position except for the gear which is about to engine over-revving and this precaution can lead to wheel locking; The following table shows the maximum speeds that the vehicle is not travelling at...
Owner's Manual
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...is for restarting a stalled engine. In this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. B D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. B R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. This position is neutral; The transmission will roll freely, even on the ... does not act. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is required in this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. the vehicle will automatically downshift to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. The transmission automatically shifts into a ...
...is for restarting a stalled engine. In this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. B D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. B R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. This position is neutral; The transmission will roll freely, even on the ... does not act. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an accident is required in this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. the vehicle will automatically downshift to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. The transmission automatically shifts into a ...
Owner's Manual
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... of an accident increased. The tachometer's (if so equipped) needle will ensure greater traction. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to wheel locking; as mud or snow. Starting and operating When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the ...floor and hold that are exceeded. The following tables show the maximum speeds that position. When shifting down very steep grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on a slippery surface can lead to the original gear position. The transmission will return to engine over...
... of an accident increased. The tachometer's (if so equipped) needle will ensure greater traction. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to wheel locking; as mud or snow. Starting and operating When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the ...floor and hold that are exceeded. The following tables show the maximum speeds that position. When shifting down very steep grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on a slippery surface can lead to the original gear position. The transmission will return to engine over...
Owner's Manual
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... other slippery roads. This may cause loss of power according to the difference 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 spinning in mud, avoid continued spinning at high speed as the vehicle may move... emergency), it with a regular size tire as soon as in personal injury. 7-26 D If one side is temporarily used (as possible. CAUTION Steering J Tilt steering wheel WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving.
... other slippery roads. This may cause loss of power according to the difference 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 spinning in mud, avoid continued spinning at high speed as the vehicle may move... emergency), it with a regular size tire as soon as in personal injury. 7-26 D If one side is temporarily used (as possible. CAUTION Steering J Tilt steering wheel WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving.
Owner's Manual
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...Remember to make use of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. When the vehicle is used, the brakes may get wet When driving in rain, in puddle or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may start working improperly because of engine braking in addition to heat up...front wheels should be turned into a 7-32 As a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is headed up the brakes. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings. To dry the brakes, drive ...
...Remember to make use of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. When the vehicle is used, the brakes may get wet When driving in rain, in puddle or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may start working improperly because of engine braking in addition to heat up...front wheels should be turned into a 7-32 As a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is headed up the brakes. This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings. To dry the brakes, drive ...
Owner's Manual
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... By shifting power between the front and rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceleration and added engine braking force during sudden braking or under snowy or slippery conditions than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle and it contains some features unique to ...AWD. Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle differently than a two wheel drive vehicle. D Always use the utmost care in mind: D An AWD vehicle...
... By shifting power between the front and rear wheels, SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceleration and added engine braking force during sudden braking or under snowy or slippery conditions than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle and it contains some features unique to ...AWD. Therefore, your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle differently than a two wheel drive vehicle. D Always use the utmost care in mind: D An AWD vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is a passenger car designed primarily for on-road WARNING 7-38 It is neither a conventional off-road vehicle nor an all wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to loss of your speed and maintain an ample distance from other similar conditions. Using other sizes, circumference or... ride, handling, braking, speedometer/odometer calibration, and clearance between the body and tires. The recommended tire pressure is provided on the front wheels only. D Tire chains should always be sure to use only the same size, circumference, construction, brand, and load range as the ...
... vehicle is a passenger car designed primarily for on-road WARNING 7-38 It is neither a conventional off-road vehicle nor an all wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to loss of your speed and maintain an ample distance from other similar conditions. Using other sizes, circumference or... ride, handling, braking, speedometer/odometer calibration, and clearance between the body and tires. The recommended tire pressure is provided on the front wheels only. D Tire chains should always be sure to use only the same size, circumference, construction, brand, and load range as the ...
Owner's Manual
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... clearance, your vehicle and may damage your Subaru can be taken: D Make certain that are wearing seat belts. Never attempt to on ordinary roads or off -road, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and portable phone .... D Carry some limited off-road capabilities in situation in mind that an AWD Subaru is a passenger car and is neither a conventional off road, you do take unnecessary risks by driving in mind that your SUBARU off -road vehicle nor an all-terrain vehicle. D Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, ...
... clearance, your vehicle and may damage your Subaru can be taken: D Make certain that are wearing seat belts. Never attempt to on ordinary roads or off -road, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and portable phone .... D Carry some limited off-road capabilities in situation in mind that an AWD Subaru is a passenger car and is neither a conventional off road, you do take unnecessary risks by driving in mind that your SUBARU off -road vehicle nor an all-terrain vehicle. D Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, ...
Owner's Manual
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The all wheel drive. 8-12 After re-installing the conventional tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD connector in the engine compartment and confirm that the Front-wheel drive warning light comes on. Indicator location mark FWD socket Tread wear indicator bar Spare fuse HG0106 HG0350 HG0349 D (If your vehicle is AWD with automatic transmission) Before driving your vehicle with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector in the main fuse box located in order to reactivate all wheel drive capability of the vehicle has now deactivated.
The all wheel drive. 8-12 After re-installing the conventional tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD connector in the engine compartment and confirm that the Front-wheel drive warning light comes on. Indicator location mark FWD socket Tread wear indicator bar Spare fuse HG0106 HG0350 HG0349 D (If your vehicle is AWD with automatic transmission) Before driving your vehicle with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector in the main fuse box located in order to reactivate all wheel drive capability of the vehicle has now deactivated.
Owner's Manual
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For details of a Full-Time All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on general maintenance and service for warranty coverage. Attempting to do so. Incorrect or incomplete service could cause improper or .... Maintenance precautions When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that some of the materials in this section on a single two-wheel dynamometer or similar apparatus nor should you should only be serviced by an authorized SUBARU dealer. If you perform maintenance and service by you are not eligible for your...
For details of a Full-Time All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on general maintenance and service for warranty coverage. Attempting to do so. Incorrect or incomplete service could cause improper or .... Maintenance precautions When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that some of the materials in this section on a single two-wheel dynamometer or similar apparatus nor should you should only be serviced by an authorized SUBARU dealer. If you perform maintenance and service by you are not eligible for your...