Owner's Manual
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... locks and windows. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in this manual. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for scheduled maintenance and informs you have a problem while ...driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs...
... locks and windows. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in this manual. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for scheduled maintenance and informs you have a problem while ...driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs...
Owner's Manual
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... gate closed space, such as possible. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your passengers and others. D Never run the engine in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your perception, judgment and attentiveness. Please don't drink and drive. D Always... that is very dangerous. J Drinking and driving WARNING Drinking and then driving is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to ensure that injury. D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to drive the vehicle in or out of it will increase the risk of being ...
... gate closed space, such as possible. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your passengers and others. D Never run the engine in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your perception, judgment and attentiveness. Please don't drink and drive. D Always... that is very dangerous. J Drinking and driving WARNING Drinking and then driving is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to ensure that injury. D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to drive the vehicle in or out of it will increase the risk of being ...
Owner's Manual
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Index I If no steam is coming from the engine compartment ...9-14 If steam is coming from the engine compartment ...9-14 If you park your vehicle ...8-15 LOCK ...3-2 Locking and unlocking from the inside ...2-4 Locking and unlocking from the outside...18 In center console (if equipped) ...6-6 In instrument panel ...6-6 Inside mirror ...3-25 Installation of accessories ...5-2, 11-54 Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages ...1-32 Installing child restraint systems with seatbelt 1-31 Interior light ...6-2 In the luggage compartment (if equipped) ...6-7 J Jack...
Index I If no steam is coming from the engine compartment ...9-14 If steam is coming from the engine compartment ...9-14 If you park your vehicle ...8-15 LOCK ...3-2 Locking and unlocking from the inside ...2-4 Locking and unlocking from the outside...18 In center console (if equipped) ...6-6 In instrument panel ...6-6 Inside mirror ...3-25 Installation of accessories ...5-2, 11-54 Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages ...1-32 Installing child restraint systems with seatbelt 1-31 Interior light ...6-2 In the luggage compartment (if equipped) ...6-7 J Jack...
Owner's Manual
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... numbers and is commonly referred to "Fuel" section in this manual. Fuel capacity: 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil: Use only API classification SJ or SH with octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is recommended that you... use premium grade unleaded gasoline. Engine oil capacity: Non turbo models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) Turbo models: 4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 Imp qt) Cold tire pressure: See...
... numbers and is commonly referred to "Fuel" section in this manual. Fuel capacity: 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil: Use only API classification SJ or SH with octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is recommended that you... use premium grade unleaded gasoline. Engine oil capacity: Non turbo models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) Turbo models: 4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 Imp qt) Cold tire pressure: See...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat heater to overheat. D When cleaning the seat, do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of time while the engine is not running can result in the seat. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags D Do not put cushions or any similar materials. Rear seats WARNING ...occupant sits well back and upright in serious internal injury or death. If you do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. HG1005BA - CONTINUED - 1-7 NOTE D Use of the seat heater for a long period of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen...
... the seat heater to overheat. D When cleaning the seat, do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of time while the engine is not running can result in the seat. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags D Do not put cushions or any similar materials. Rear seats WARNING ...occupant sits well back and upright in serious internal injury or death. If you do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. HG1005BA - CONTINUED - 1-7 NOTE D Use of the seat heater for a long period of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen...
Owner's Manual
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...4. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of shock are locked. 5. J Arming the system B To arm the system using remote transmitter 1. Close all windows. 2. D Ignition switch being turned on the wagon). 1) Press to Arm the system. 2) Press to would be vandals. Keys ...and doors breaking glass or forced entry). Note that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are detected and the system will go into full alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations ...
...4. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of shock are locked. 5. J Arming the system B To arm the system using remote transmitter 1. Close all windows. 2. D Ignition switch being turned on the wagon). 1) Press to Arm the system. 2) Press to would be vandals. Keys ...and doors breaking glass or forced entry). Note that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are detected and the system will go into full alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations ...
Owner's Manual
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... three times and the indicator light flashes rapidly to inform you that the system has armed. NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are locked. 5. Close the door. Make sure that they are not properly closed before arming the system. 2-14 HB2024FB.... 2. All doors (and the rear gate on the wagon) but leave only the driver's door or the front passenger's door open. B To arm the system using power door locking switches 1. Briefly press the "LOCK/ARM" button (for less than two seconds). Always make sure that the...
... three times and the indicator light flashes rapidly to inform you that the system has armed. NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are locked. 5. Close the door. Make sure that they are not properly closed before arming the system. 2-14 HB2024FB.... 2. All doors (and the rear gate on the wagon) but leave only the driver's door or the front passenger's door open. B To arm the system using power door locking switches 1. Briefly press the "LOCK/ARM" button (for less than two seconds). Always make sure that the...
Owner's Manual
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... when the selector lever is in this position the electrical accessories (radio, cigarette lighter, etc.) can be used. B Manual transmission vehicles J ACC In this position. J START The engine is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. CAUTION Do not ...turn the ignition switch to steer. And when the engine is pushed in the "LOCK" or "ACC" positions. The starter cranks the engine to start it takes a much greater effort than usual to "LOCK" while the vehicle is started ...
... when the selector lever is in this position the electrical accessories (radio, cigarette lighter, etc.) can be used. B Manual transmission vehicles J ACC In this position. J START The engine is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. CAUTION Do not ...turn the ignition switch to steer. And when the engine is pushed in the "LOCK" or "ACC" positions. The starter cranks the engine to start it takes a much greater effort than usual to "LOCK" while the vehicle is started ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Consult your SUBARU dealer for your climate control system Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the air outlets may be noticed. using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty. J Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily...
.... Consult your SUBARU dealer for your climate control system Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the air outlets may be noticed. using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty. J Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily...
Owner's Manual
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... in the socket. Refer to the socket. 6-8 You can cause battery discharge. If they do, do not use electrical appliance by connecting it to the "Cigarette lighter" section in this chapter. Interior equipment sory power socket for... a long period of time while the engine is either in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in...gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. Do not use only a SUBARU genuine cigarette lighter plug.
... in the socket. Refer to the socket. 6-8 You can cause battery discharge. If they do, do not use electrical appliance by connecting it to the "Cigarette lighter" section in this chapter. Interior equipment sory power socket for... a long period of time while the engine is either in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in...gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. Do not use only a SUBARU genuine cigarette lighter plug.
Owner's Manual
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...fuel additive may impair driveability and fuel economy. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it will operate on the underhood tune-up label. Do not be temporarily used because it is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with the specified octane rating and your ... standards as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). See your vehicle will damage the emission control system and may cause engine damage. It is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which is not available, regular ...
...fuel additive may impair driveability and fuel economy. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it will operate on the underhood tune-up label. Do not be temporarily used because it is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with the specified octane rating and your ... standards as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). See your vehicle will damage the emission control system and may cause engine damage. It is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which is not available, regular ...
Owner's Manual
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... related, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to your SUBARU. SUBARU approves the use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these fuels can be used in your vehicle, but should ask your SUBARU dealer. Gasoline sold outside California is sometimes mixed with materials called oxygenates. Starting...before returning your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is a way of doing your engine and fuel system. D Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is permitted to an authorized dealer for cleaner air. If you should contain...
... related, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to your SUBARU. SUBARU approves the use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these fuels can be used in your vehicle, but should ask your SUBARU dealer. Gasoline sold outside California is sometimes mixed with materials called oxygenates. Starting...before returning your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is a way of doing your engine and fuel system. D Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is permitted to an authorized dealer for cleaner air. If you should contain...
Owner's Manual
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... spill on the exterior surfaces of a cleaning agent may come on. If you use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. WARNING D Gasoline vapor is caught under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that the cap is not covered under the cap, the -... CONTINUED - 7-5 Fuel may cause injury. 3. If you hear a clicking noise. D Always use the wrong cap, it clockwise until...
... spill on the exterior surfaces of a cleaning agent may come on. If you use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. WARNING D Gasoline vapor is caught under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that the cap is not covered under the cap, the -... CONTINUED - 7-5 Fuel may cause injury. 3. If you hear a clicking noise. D Always use the wrong cap, it clockwise until...
Owner's Manual
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... and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. Do not attempt to the "START" position while slightly depressing the accelerator pedal. - CONTINUED - 7-9 J Starting a flooded engine If the engine does not start using the normal method (without depressing the accelerator pedal...), turn the ignition switch to place the selector lever of a flooded engine, turn the ignition switch to start , it may be flooded...
... and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. Do not attempt to the "START" position while slightly depressing the accelerator pedal. - CONTINUED - 7-9 J Starting a flooded engine If the engine does not start using the normal method (without depressing the accelerator pedal...), turn the ignition switch to place the selector lever of a flooded engine, turn the ignition switch to start , it may be flooded...
Owner's Manual
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... traffic, turning corners, or driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to hold your hand resting on the shift lever. Do not drive with your foot resting... on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to 7-12 as a consequence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk ...drive with your vehicle at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to engine over-revving and this precaution can lead to wheel locking; This may cause clutch damage. In addition, ...
... traffic, turning corners, or driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to hold your hand resting on the shift lever. Do not drive with your foot resting... on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to 7-12 as a consequence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk ...drive with your vehicle at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to engine over-revving and this precaution can lead to wheel locking; This may cause clutch damage. In addition, ...
Owner's Manual
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... you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is electronically controlled with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed. this way, the engine provides a braking effect. In this helps to maintain a safe speed and to be restored as necessary; Automatic transmission The ... - CONTINUED - 7-13 NOTE Immediately after a disconnected battery is reconnected or ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you "ride" (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may cause the vehicle to shift at the most appropriate times for a while. WARNING Do not shift...
... you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is electronically controlled with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed. this way, the engine provides a braking effect. In this helps to maintain a safe speed and to be restored as necessary; Automatic transmission The ... - CONTINUED - 7-13 NOTE Immediately after a disconnected battery is reconnected or ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you "ride" (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may cause the vehicle to shift at the most appropriate times for a while. WARNING Do not shift...
Owner's Manual
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... when going down a hill or for climbing a steep grade. B 2 (Second) This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing a grade. B 1 (First) This position is for driving up or down a gear, it is important to confirm...be selected. B Maximum speeds The following tables show the maximum speeds that position. The tachometer's needle will engage and control of the engine. In addition a powerful engine brake will enter the red area if these speeds are possible with each different gear. When more acceleration is required in over -revving ...
... when going down a hill or for climbing a steep grade. B 2 (Second) This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing a grade. B 1 (First) This position is for driving up or down a gear, it is important to confirm...be selected. B Maximum speeds The following tables show the maximum speeds that position. The tachometer's needle will engage and control of the engine. In addition a powerful engine brake will enter the red area if these speeds are possible with each different gear. When more acceleration is required in over -revving ...
Owner's Manual
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...washing the vehicle, the brakes may start working improperly because of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pedal while driving. B Use of engine braking Remember to get wet. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the... brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. Do not turn off the road to foot braking. B Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to heat up the brakes. Starting and operating Braking J Braking tips WARNING Never rest your foot on the brake pads and linings...
...washing the vehicle, the brakes may start working improperly because of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pedal while driving. B Use of engine braking Remember to get wet. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the... brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. Do not turn off the road to foot braking. B Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to heat up the brakes. Starting and operating Braking J Braking tips WARNING Never rest your foot on the brake pads and linings...
Owner's Manual
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...slippery and dangerous. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission vehicles, and in cold weather since it is frozen, use engine antifreeze or other controls operate smoothly. When the vehicle has been left parked during a snowstorm, icing may damage or separate the rubber ...frozen door open may develop on the suspension, disc brakes and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. Instead, observe the following: 1. Do not use hot water to do so and check under the fenders periodically. Clear away ice and snow that position. B Before driving your vehicle Before...
...slippery and dangerous. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission vehicles, and in cold weather since it is frozen, use engine antifreeze or other controls operate smoothly. When the vehicle has been left parked during a snowstorm, icing may damage or separate the rubber ...frozen door open may develop on the suspension, disc brakes and brake hoses underneath the vehicle. Instead, observe the following: 1. Do not use hot water to do so and check under the fenders periodically. Clear away ice and snow that position. B Before driving your vehicle Before...
Owner's Manual
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Check the level of the reservoir. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temperature varies according to the neck of the washer fluid at ... how much it could cause paint damage. In areas where water freezes in winter, use clean water. If windshield washer fluid is diluted, as washer fluid because it is unavailable use an antifreeze type windshield washer fluid. Maintenance and service Windshield washer fluid CAUTION Never use engine coolant as indicated below. Use windshield washer fluid.
Check the level of the reservoir. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temperature varies according to the neck of the washer fluid at ... how much it could cause paint damage. In areas where water freezes in winter, use clean water. If windshield washer fluid is diluted, as washer fluid because it is unavailable use an antifreeze type windshield washer fluid. Maintenance and service Windshield washer fluid CAUTION Never use engine coolant as indicated below. Use windshield washer fluid.