Owner's Manual
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Each chapter begins with a brief table of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 9: In case of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter ...airbags This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. How to use this owner's manual J Using your Owner's manual Before you operate your SUBARU. This manual is composed of instrument panel indicators and how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 4: Climate...
Each chapter begins with a brief table of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 9: In case of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter ...airbags This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. How to use this owner's manual J Using your Owner's manual Before you operate your SUBARU. This manual is composed of instrument panel indicators and how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 4: Climate...
Owner's Manual
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... increase the severity of accidents. If that injury. The safest thing you suspect that exhaust fumes are injured in the accident, alcohol may have the problem checked and corrected as soon as a garage, except for a lengthy time while the engine is below the legal limit. D Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for...
... increase the severity of accidents. If that injury. The safest thing you suspect that exhaust fumes are injured in the accident, alcohol may have the problem checked and corrected as soon as a garage, except for a lengthy time while the engine is below the legal limit. D Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for...
Owner's Manual
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... If you or your passengers. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may not be hurt under warranties. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from driving. CAR PHONES AND DRIVING CAUTION A driver's use of the road before using your car phone. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets...
... If you or your passengers. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may not be hurt under warranties. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from driving. CAR PHONES AND DRIVING CAUTION A driver's use of the road before using your car phone. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets...
Owner's Manual
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Occupants could cause breathing problems for people with a history of two airbags (driver's and front passenger's frontal airbags) or four airbags (driver's and front passenger's frontal airbags and driver's and ... the buyer that it is equipped with the hot gas. 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 SRS airbags by the seatbelt. This smoke could get fresh air promptly...
Occupants could cause breathing problems for people with a history of two airbags (driver's and front passenger's frontal airbags) or four airbags (driver's and front passenger's frontal airbags and driver's and ... the buyer that it is equipped with the hot gas. 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 SRS airbags by the seatbelt. This smoke could get fresh air promptly...
Owner's Manual
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...This light also comes on could cause serious damage, which may take your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by your vehicle checked by your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If you are driving, have your vehicle's warranty. Remove the cap and...fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. You should have your vehicle checked/repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. Make sure nothing is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system. B If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily...
...This light also comes on could cause serious damage, which may take your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer as soon as necessary could be covered by your vehicle checked by your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If you are driving, have your vehicle's warranty. Remove the cap and...fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks. You should have your vehicle checked/repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. Make sure nothing is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system. B If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator (for a while after the engine has started . D The "VDC OFF" indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light is on when the ignition switch is turned to show the operation of the combination meter panel. D The light...For detailed information, refer to the 3-18 The VDC system is found at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. J Security system status indicator light (if equipped) This light is probably faulty under any of a problem. Refer to the "Security system" in Chapter 2. If the indicator lights do...
... indicator (for a while after the engine has started . D The "VDC OFF" indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light is on when the ignition switch is turned to show the operation of the combination meter panel. D The light...For detailed information, refer to the 3-18 The VDC system is found at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. J Security system status indicator light (if equipped) This light is probably faulty under any of a problem. Refer to the "Security system" in Chapter 2. If the indicator lights do...
Owner's Manual
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...followed to clean or wash the element. Since the filter element is a viscous type, it is normal and does not indicate any problem with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter element according to temporarily shut off during rapid accerelation or when driving on a ...as during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is equipped with the air conditioning system. This schedule should be noticed. Consult your SUBARU dealer. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the air outlets may be replaced more ...
...followed to clean or wash the element. Since the filter element is a viscous type, it is normal and does not indicate any problem with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter element according to temporarily shut off during rapid accerelation or when driving on a ...as during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is equipped with the air conditioning system. This schedule should be noticed. Consult your SUBARU dealer. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the air outlets may be replaced more ...
Owner's Manual
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... rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, preventing normal operation. D Do not use any disc that have the mark shown below. Malfunctions or problems might result. If the disc surface is vulnerable to dry out. Be sure not to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) Use only compact discs...
... rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, preventing normal operation. D Do not use any disc that have the mark shown below. Malfunctions or problems might result. If the disc surface is vulnerable to dry out. Be sure not to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) Use only compact discs...
Owner's Manual
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...should never need to add any other additives, you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle's catalytic converter and may affect the performance of the vehicle. Gasoline sold outside California is permitted... and operating B Gasoline for California-certified LEV Your vehicle was certified to have higher sulfur levels, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. This helps keep the air cleaner. Use of doing your engine and fuel system. Your use a high quality fuel with...
...should never need to add any other additives, you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle's catalytic converter and may affect the performance of the vehicle. Gasoline sold outside California is permitted... and operating B Gasoline for California-certified LEV Your vehicle was certified to have higher sulfur levels, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. This helps keep the air cleaner. Use of doing your engine and fuel system. Your use a high quality fuel with...
Owner's Manual
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...refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that specified in this manual. D Fuel should ask your SUBARU dealer. D Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially... in hot weather, which may be used in the adjacent area. D If undesirable driveability problems are designed to reduce vehicle emissions. Fuel may be under these conditions. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines...
...refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that specified in this manual. D Fuel should ask your SUBARU dealer. D Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially... in hot weather, which may be used in the adjacent area. D If undesirable driveability problems are designed to reduce vehicle emissions. Fuel may be under these conditions. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines...
Owner's Manual
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... their obligation under federal law to implement stricter vehicle emission standards to place your Subaru AWD vehicle on a single two-wheel dynamometer. Depending on the severity of a state's air pollution problems, the states must NEVER be performed on a twowheel dynamometer. At state inspection time...the "Warning and indicator lights" section located in advance not to reduce air pollution from cars. States with more severe air pollution problems are required to persons nearby. Attempting to do so will result. State emission testing (U.S. Starting and operating D If the fuel...
... their obligation under federal law to implement stricter vehicle emission standards to place your Subaru AWD vehicle on a single two-wheel dynamometer. Depending on the severity of a state's air pollution problems, the states must NEVER be performed on a twowheel dynamometer. At state inspection time...the "Warning and indicator lights" section located in advance not to reduce air pollution from cars. States with more severe air pollution problems are required to persons nearby. Attempting to do so will result. State emission testing (U.S. Starting and operating D If the fuel...
Owner's Manual
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This does not constitute failure of the same size, type, and brand; D When an engine problem occurs and the CHECK ENGINE 7-28 D It is always important to reduce speed when approaching a corner, even if the vehicle is started , especially in non-...
This does not constitute failure of the same size, type, and brand; D When an engine problem occurs and the CHECK ENGINE 7-28 D It is always important to reduce speed when approaching a corner, even if the vehicle is started , especially in non-...
Owner's Manual
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... ABS do not adversely affect operation of those systems at the first available opportunity. D The VDC warning light turns on when a problem occurs with care and have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the vehicle in the VDC electrical system, only the VDC warning light will also turn on...
... ABS do not adversely affect operation of those systems at the first available opportunity. D The VDC warning light turns on when a problem occurs with care and have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the vehicle in the VDC electrical system, only the VDC warning light will also turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. The exhaust gas is running. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. This sound is normal. D Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to the expansion and...
... conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. The exhaust gas is running. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. This sound is normal. D Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to the expansion and...
Owner's Manual
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... condition. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-37 D Check that . - the trailer tongue is tipped sharply up . In an area free of view without a significant blind spot. If any problems are correct. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should be different from normal operation. You should also keep...
... condition. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-37 D Check that . - the trailer tongue is tipped sharply up . In an area free of view without a significant blind spot. If any problems are correct. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should be different from normal operation. You should also keep...
Owner's Manual
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The hazard warning flasher can be used in an emergency HB8002BA The hazard warning flasher should be activated regardless of the ignition switch position. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is best to park your vehicle in day or night to warn other drivers when you have to safely pull off by pushing the hazard warning flasher switch. If you park your vehicle under emergency conditions. Turn on the road. Avoid stopping on the hazard warning by pushing the switch again. Turn it off the road if a problem occurs. It is on, the turn signals do not work. 9-2
The hazard warning flasher can be used in an emergency HB8002BA The hazard warning flasher should be activated regardless of the ignition switch position. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is best to park your vehicle in day or night to warn other drivers when you have to safely pull off by pushing the hazard warning flasher switch. If you park your vehicle under emergency conditions. Turn on the road. Avoid stopping on the hazard warning by pushing the switch again. Turn it off the road if a problem occurs. It is on, the turn signals do not work. 9-2
Owner's Manual
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... work be done by yourself, you should only be serviced by you perform maintenance and service by an authorized SUBARU dealer. D Testing of your SUBARU. Maintenance precautions When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that some of the materials in the "...must NEVER be performed on general maintenance and service for your maintenance schedule, read the separate "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by persons fully competent to do so will result in transmission damage and in servicing vehicles...
... work be done by yourself, you should only be serviced by you perform maintenance and service by an authorized SUBARU dealer. D Testing of your SUBARU. Maintenance precautions When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that some of the materials in the "...must NEVER be performed on general maintenance and service for your maintenance schedule, read the separate "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by persons fully competent to do so will result in transmission damage and in servicing vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and service SAE viscosity No. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. and Applicable Temperature OM-H0212 Rear differential gear oil B Checking the gear 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 - 11-27 Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential protector. The differential protector provides protection to the rear differential assembly during off-road use.
Maintenance and service SAE viscosity No. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. and Applicable Temperature OM-H0212 Rear differential gear oil B Checking the gear 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 - 11-27 Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential protector. The differential protector provides protection to the rear differential assembly during off-road use.
Owner's Manual
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... HBB004GB Check the fluid level on the outside of brake fluid together. Use only brake fluid from a sealed container. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. If the level is below "MIN", add the recommended brake fluid to allow any dirt into the reservoir. D Never use different...
... HBB004GB Check the fluid level on the outside of brake fluid together. Use only brake fluid from a sealed container. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer. If the level is below "MIN", add the recommended brake fluid to allow any dirt into the reservoir. D Never use different...
Owner's Manual
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... clutch fluid is added, be a leak. Check the fluid level on the outside of clutch fluid together. If the level is advisable. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. Any absorbed moisture can be harmful to your eyes. D Never use... the tank. D Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from a sealed container. "MAX" level mark CAUTION "MIN" level mark HBB004HB 11-32 If clutch fluid gets in your SUBARU dealer.
... clutch fluid is added, be a leak. Check the fluid level on the outside of clutch fluid together. If the level is advisable. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water. Any absorbed moisture can be harmful to your eyes. D Never use... the tank. D Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from a sealed container. "MAX" level mark CAUTION "MIN" level mark HBB004HB 11-32 If clutch fluid gets in your SUBARU dealer.