Owner's Manual
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... protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, carefully read this owner's manual J Using your Owner's manual Before you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbag This chapter informs you how to operate ...and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbag. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Each chapter begins with a brief table of thirteen chapters. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system....
... protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, carefully read this owner's manual J Using your Owner's manual Before you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbag This chapter informs you how to operate ...and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbag. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Each chapter begins with a brief table of thirteen chapters. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system....
Owner's Manual
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... WARNING Drinking and then driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Drunken driving is very dangerous. The safest thing you have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. However if you can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and attentiveness. DRUGS AND DRIVING...
... WARNING Drinking and then driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Drunken driving is very dangerous. The safest thing you have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. However if you can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and attentiveness. DRUGS AND DRIVING...
Owner's Manual
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... OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Your vehicle should be properly restrained in your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from driving. DRIVING WITH PETS Unrestrained pets can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your attention from modification may even...
... OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Your vehicle should be properly restrained in your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from driving. DRIVING WITH PETS Unrestrained pets can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your attention from modification may even...
Owner's Manual
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...airbags Put children in this owner's manual. - CONTINUED - 1-33 HB0291 D When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. Occupants could cause breathing problems for people with SRS airbags by the seatbelt. CAUTION NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you or your passengers have breathing... problems after SRS airbag deploys, get burnt if they come into direct contact with the hot gas. These SRS airbags are designed only as a ...
...airbags Put children in this owner's manual. - CONTINUED - 1-33 HB0291 D When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. Occupants could cause breathing problems for people with SRS airbags by the seatbelt. CAUTION NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you or your passengers have breathing... problems after SRS airbag deploys, get burnt if they come into direct contact with the hot gas. These SRS airbags are designed only as a ...
Owner's Manual
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... repaired as possible. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. B If the light is blinking: If the light is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system. If this light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out, take several driving trips.... If you are driving, have your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off ...
... repaired as possible. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. B If the light is blinking: If the light is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system. If this light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out, take several driving trips.... If you are driving, have your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off ...
Owner's Manual
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...shown below. This condition is designed to maintain the filter's dust collection ability. B Refrigerant for service. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. 4-12 B Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air ...conditioner compressor is normal and does not indicate any problem with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter element according to clean or wash the element. Since the filter element is ...
...shown below. This condition is designed to maintain the filter's dust collection ability. B Refrigerant for service. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. 4-12 B Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air ...conditioner compressor is normal and does not indicate any problem with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter element according to clean or wash the element. Since the filter element is ...
Owner's Manual
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... from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. D Use a clean disc whenever possible. D A disc is touched directly, contamination could cause poor tone quality. Malfunctions or problems might result. OM-4747 - CONTINUED - 5-47 D Never use a hard cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. If the disc surface is vulnerable to heat. Be sure not...
... from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. D Use a clean disc whenever possible. D A disc is touched directly, contamination could cause poor tone quality. Malfunctions or problems might result. OM-4747 - CONTINUED - 5-47 D Never use a hard cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. If the disc surface is vulnerable to heat. Be sure not...
Owner's Manual
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...of gasoline with materials called oxygenates. Starting and operating try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is a way of doing your part for cleaner air. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are not sure what the fuel contains, ... than that specified in this manual. - CONTINUED - 7-3 If you are now producing reformulated gasolines, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Fuels containing alcohol may be unleaded and have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. D Fuel should contain no lower than ...
...of gasoline with materials called oxygenates. Starting and operating try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is a way of doing your part for cleaner air. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are not sure what the fuel contains, ... than that specified in this manual. - CONTINUED - 7-3 If you are now producing reformulated gasolines, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Fuels containing alcohol may be unleaded and have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. D Fuel should contain no lower than ...
Owner's Manual
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...If undesirable driveability problems are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that the cap is highly flammable. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. D Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from ... to the fuel tank. Methanol can be damaged. 7-4 CAUTION D Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D Always use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under pressure and spray out of gasoline before seeking service at your fuel tank...
...If undesirable driveability problems are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that the cap is highly flammable. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. D Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from ... to the fuel tank. Methanol can be damaged. 7-4 CAUTION D Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D Always use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under pressure and spray out of gasoline before seeking service at your fuel tank...
Owner's Manual
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...cars. only) WARNING Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on the severity of a state's air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a "basic" or "enhanced" vehicle emission inspection test. CAUTION Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing...covered under federal law to implement stricter vehicle emission standards to meet their obligation under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your Subaru AWD vehicle on . A dynamometer is the responsibility of time. Otherwise, serious transmission ...
...cars. only) WARNING Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on the severity of a state's air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a "basic" or "enhanced" vehicle emission inspection test. CAUTION Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing...covered under federal law to implement stricter vehicle emission standards to meet their obligation under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your Subaru AWD vehicle on . A dynamometer is the responsibility of time. Otherwise, serious transmission ...
Owner's Manual
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... keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from entering the vehicle. WARNING NOTE Due to ensure that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as a garage, except for a short time after the engine has been shut off. D If at any time you suspect that...
... keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from entering the vehicle. WARNING NOTE Due to ensure that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as a garage, except for a short time after the engine has been shut off. D If at any time you suspect that...
Owner's Manual
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If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer. If the vehicle is secured safety in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your vehicle. D ...
If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer. If the vehicle is secured safety in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your vehicle. D ...
Owner's Manual
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... tires D Do not jack up the vehicle on the road. Avoid stopping on an incline or a loose road surface. Turn it off the road if a problem occurs. The jack can come out of the ignition switch position. Never get under emergency conditions. The jack supplied with this can be used in...
... tires D Do not jack up the vehicle on the road. Avoid stopping on an incline or a loose road surface. Turn it off the road if a problem occurs. The jack can come out of the ignition switch position. Never get under emergency conditions. The jack supplied with this can be used in...
Owner's Manual
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...in the vehicle may be performed on the vehicle. D Testing of the materials in servicing vehicles. - CONTINUED - WARNING 11-3 Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by persons fully competent to avoid injury when working on a single two-wheel dynamometer or similar ...apparatus nor should you should only be done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. For details of your vehicle. Maintenance precautions When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that some of an ...
...in the vehicle may be performed on the vehicle. D Testing of the materials in servicing vehicles. - CONTINUED - WARNING 11-3 Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by persons fully competent to avoid injury when working on a single two-wheel dynamometer or similar ...apparatus nor should you should only be done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. For details of your vehicle. Maintenance precautions When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that some of an ...
Owner's Manual
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Removal of the rear differential protector is not required when checking the oil level. - CONTINUED - 11-25 Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential protector. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. Maintenance and service SAE viscosity No. The differential protector provides protection to the rear differential assembly during off-road use. and Applicable Temperature OM-H0212 Rear differential gear oil B Checking the oil level CAUTION If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be an oil leak.
Removal of the rear differential protector is not required when checking the oil level. - CONTINUED - 11-25 Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential protector. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. Maintenance and service SAE viscosity No. The differential protector provides protection to the rear differential assembly during off-road use. and Applicable Temperature OM-H0212 Rear differential gear oil B Checking the oil level CAUTION If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may be an oil leak.
Owner's Manual
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.... WARNING 11-28 Remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level on the "COLD" range. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer for inspection. Consult your SUBARU dealer. D Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If brake fluid gets in your eyes because brake fluid can cause...
.... WARNING 11-28 Remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level on the "COLD" range. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer for inspection. Consult your SUBARU dealer. D Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If brake fluid gets in your eyes because brake fluid can cause...
Owner's Manual
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... advisable. Use only clutch fluid from the air. D Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from a sealed container. D Never use different brands of the reservoir. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. Check the fluid level on the outside of clutch fluid together... improper clutch operation. If the level is below "MIN" level mark, add the recommended clutch fluid to your eyes. If clutch fluid gets in your SUBARU dealer.
... advisable. Use only clutch fluid from the air. D Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from a sealed container. D Never use different brands of the reservoir. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. Check the fluid level on the outside of clutch fluid together... improper clutch operation. If the level is below "MIN" level mark, add the recommended clutch fluid to your eyes. If clutch fluid gets in your SUBARU dealer.
Owner's Manual
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...time, check the tires for example, during a fuel stop) and before any problem. Check the tire pressures when the tires are not pressed against the curbs when you find it difficult to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer and have adequate performance compared with the naked eye. B Winter (snow)...straight line, one of damage does not become evident until time has passed. However winter tires do not have the vehicle inspected. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately if you park the vehicle. Try not to the values shown on a daily basis that cannot be damaged. Use a pressure ...
...time, check the tires for example, during a fuel stop) and before any problem. Check the tire pressures when the tires are not pressed against the curbs when you find it difficult to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer and have adequate performance compared with the naked eye. B Winter (snow)...straight line, one of damage does not become evident until time has passed. However winter tires do not have the vehicle inspected. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately if you park the vehicle. Try not to the values shown on a daily basis that cannot be damaged. Use a pressure ...
Owner's Manual
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...-45 A sharp increase in temperature could lead to vibrate slightly at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can also cause steering and suspension systems problems and abnormal tire wear. WARNING Driving at certain vehicle speeds and detracts from the vehicle's straight-line stability. It can cause the tires to deform... Ride comfort is poor. Maintenance and service D Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in vehicle damage. J Wheel balance Each wheel was correctly balanced when your SUBARU dealer.
...-45 A sharp increase in temperature could lead to vibrate slightly at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can also cause steering and suspension systems problems and abnormal tire wear. WARNING Driving at certain vehicle speeds and detracts from the vehicle's straight-line stability. It can cause the tires to deform... Ride comfort is poor. Maintenance and service D Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in vehicle damage. J Wheel balance Each wheel was correctly balanced when your SUBARU dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... the engine compartment. 5. Determine which fuse may be blown. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and turn off all electrical accessories. 2. Contact your SUBARU dealer for each fuse. - CONTINUED - 11-51 Maintenance and service Fuse puller HS0207 HSB011BB 4. Remove the main fuse box cover. 4. The fuse box cover and... fuse box cover in the engine compartment) 1. The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in this indicates that its system has a problem.
... the engine compartment. 5. Determine which fuse may be blown. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and turn off all electrical accessories. 2. Contact your SUBARU dealer for each fuse. - CONTINUED - 11-51 Maintenance and service Fuse puller HS0207 HSB011BB 4. Remove the main fuse box cover. 4. The fuse box cover and... fuse box cover in the engine compartment) 1. The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in this indicates that its system has a problem.