Owner's Manual
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... chapters. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you about the operation of your vehicle, carefully read these instructions may result in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". All models except Canada model 2.5XT 2.5XT (Canada model only) How to use the instruments and other switches. To protect yourself and extend the service life of instrument panel indicators and how to use the seat and seatbelt...
... chapters. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you about the operation of your vehicle, carefully read these instructions may result in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". All models except Canada model 2.5XT 2.5XT (Canada model only) How to use the instruments and other switches. To protect yourself and extend the service life of instrument panel indicators and how to use the seat and seatbelt...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Subaru advanced frontal airbag system ...SRS side airbag (if equipped) ...SRS airbag system monitors ...SRS airbag system servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ... 1-36 1-36 1-41 1-53 1-58 1-59 1-60 Seat heater (if equipped) ...Rear seats ...Head restraint adjustment ...Folding down the rear seatback ... 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 Armrest (if equipped) ...Seatbelts ...Seatbelt safety tips ...Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ...Seatbelt warning light and chime ...Fastening the seatbelt ...Seatbelt maintenance...
... ...Subaru advanced frontal airbag system ...SRS side airbag (if equipped) ...SRS airbag system monitors ...SRS airbag system servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ... 1-36 1-36 1-41 1-53 1-58 1-59 1-60 Seat heater (if equipped) ...Rear seats ...Head restraint adjustment ...Folding down the rear seatback ... 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 Armrest (if equipped) ...Seatbelts ...Seatbelt safety tips ...Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ...Seatbelt warning light and chime ...Fastening the seatbelt ...Seatbelt maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can be caused by an adult. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to do so may have any article between the front passenger's seat and side trim/pillar, door or center console box. Effect vehicle modifications made for persons with manual seats only) Next, turn the ignition switch to the...
... of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can be caused by an adult. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to do so may have any article between the front passenger's seat and side trim/pillar, door or center console box. Effect vehicle modifications made for persons with manual seats only) Next, turn the ignition switch to the...
Owner's Manual
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... all windows and lock the doors and rear gate. Operation is subject to the immobilizer system's receiver. Do not leave spare keys or any interference received, including interference that the vehicle is inserted into the ignition switch and can be started. The security ID is transmitted and acted upon almost instantly, the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting the engine...
... all windows and lock the doors and rear gate. Operation is subject to the immobilizer system's receiver. Do not leave spare keys or any interference received, including interference that the vehicle is inserted into the ignition switch and can be started. The security ID is transmitted and acted upon almost instantly, the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... side of the vehicle, the door is equipped with key lock-in the ignition switch. NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. The remote keyless entry system has the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the power door locking switches located at the driver's side and the front passenger's side doors. NOTE Make sure...
... side of the vehicle, the door is equipped with key lock-in the ignition switch. NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. The remote keyless entry system has the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the power door locking switches located at the driver's side and the front passenger's side doors. NOTE Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... the "Power door locking switches" and "Remote keyless entry system" sections in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you pull down firmly until the latch engages. NOTE If the rear gate cannot be lowered easily if you can unlock it by pulling on the inside handle from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving. Also avoid closing the rear gate and...
... the "Power door locking switches" and "Remote keyless entry system" sections in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you pull down firmly until the latch engages. NOTE If the rear gate cannot be lowered easily if you can unlock it by pulling on the inside handle from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving. Also avoid closing the rear gate and...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be turned from "ACC" to start your registered key, once pull out the key (at this time, the security indicator light blinks), and then insert the key in while turning it . When the key is released (after the engine is started ), the key automatically returns to the "START" position while the engine is running. For models with immobilizer If you fail to start your engine with your engine. 3-4 Instruments...
... electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be turned from "ACC" to start your registered key, once pull out the key (at this time, the security indicator light blinks), and then insert the key in while turning it . When the key is released (after the engine is started ), the key automatically returns to the "START" position while the engine is running. For models with immobilizer If you fail to start your engine with your engine. 3-4 Instruments...
Owner's Manual
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...indicator light Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) Brake system warning light All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped) If any of the bulbs...
...indicator light Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) Brake system warning light All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped) If any of the bulbs...
Owner's Manual
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... your headlight beam height adjustment is turned to avoid such a condition. The headlight beam leveler can be used to adjust beam height to , the lower the beam height becomes. Instruments and controls 3-21 Headlight beam leveler (Canada-spec. 2.5XT) Parking light switch Front fog light button 300134 300133 300135 The 2.5XT has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.
... your headlight beam height adjustment is turned to avoid such a condition. The headlight beam leveler can be used to adjust beam height to , the lower the beam height becomes. Instruments and controls 3-21 Headlight beam leveler (Canada-spec. 2.5XT) Parking light switch Front fog light button 300134 300133 300135 The 2.5XT has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.
Owner's Manual
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... air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each month during the operation of water vapor emission from the method for service. Refrigerant for your SUBARU dealer for CFC12 (freon). Cooling and dehumidifying in the following. Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off -season to the replacement schedule...
... air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each month during the operation of water vapor emission from the method for service. Refrigerant for your SUBARU dealer for CFC12 (freon). Cooling and dehumidifying in the following. Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off -season to the replacement schedule...
Owner's Manual
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... rear wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be disconnected for a short period of the testing program that allows your vehicle's wheels to place your fuel tank and emission control system might be performed on a two-wheel dynamometer. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. States with more accurate measurement of a state's air pollution problems...
... rear wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be disconnected for a short period of the testing program that allows your vehicle's wheels to place your fuel tank and emission control system might be performed on a two-wheel dynamometer. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. States with more accurate measurement of a state's air pollution problems...
Owner's Manual
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... tires. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should contact their seatbelts. 8. Under this condition, the vehicle operator should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving. 1. Also check tires for proper inflation. 3. Fasten your passengers have implemented the OBD system inspection. A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of the warning...
... tires. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should contact their seatbelts. 8. Under this condition, the vehicle operator should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving. 1. Also check tires for proper inflation. 3. Fasten your passengers have implemented the OBD system inspection. A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of the warning...
Owner's Manual
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... "1" position. Never start the engine. Take your vehicle. Remove the cover by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on the edge with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in an emergency), it with only the transmission. If one side is temporarily used (as the vehicle may be caused by prying on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads. 700060 Shift lock release If the...
... "1" position. Never start the engine. Take your vehicle. Remove the cover by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on the edge with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in an emergency), it with only the transmission. If one side is temporarily used (as the vehicle may be caused by prying on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads. 700060 Shift lock release If the...
Owner's Manual
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... steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more effort. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to function, you may damage the power steering pump. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to heat up , you can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake...
... steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more effort. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to function, you may damage the power steering pump. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to heat up , you can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lever in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for automatic transmission vehicles. Never drive while the parking brake is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb. Before starting the vehicle, be turned away from the curb. 700336 To release the parking brake, pull the lever up the parking brake lever. Refer to the "Warning and indicator lights...
... shift lever in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for automatic transmission vehicles. Never drive while the parking brake is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb. Before starting the vehicle, be turned away from the curb. 700336 To release the parking brake, pull the lever up the parking brake lever. Refer to the "Warning and indicator lights...
Owner's Manual
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... ground in the chains taking tight-turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. Connect your trailer. Confirm proper function of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks. Occasionally lubricate terminals of the hitch wire harness to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for safety chains 5. however, be securely installed on the ground. 800210 Hitch harness connector 8. Place the dust cap...
... ground in the chains taking tight-turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. Connect your trailer. Confirm proper function of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks. Occasionally lubricate terminals of the hitch wire harness to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for safety chains 5. however, be securely installed on the ground. 800210 Hitch harness connector 8. Place the dust cap...
Owner's Manual
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.... (Refer to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of driving. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. Seek...
.... (Refer to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of driving. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. Seek...
Owner's Manual
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... be given an appropriate rust prevention treatment or should be replaced. Cleaning the interior Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches. (Do not use a soft blush then vacuum it does not affect the fabric adversely. Occasionally check under the floor mats because that the underbody be given a very thorough washing...
... be given an appropriate rust prevention treatment or should be replaced. Cleaning the interior Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches. (Do not use a soft blush then vacuum it does not affect the fabric adversely. Occasionally check under the floor mats because that the underbody be given a very thorough washing...
Owner's Manual
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... change. 4. B00377 1) 0.02 - 0.08 in the following, have it . Be careful not to wipe it off. Start the engine again and run for 30 seconds. The pedal height should not vary. 2. With the engine off . With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine. 11-26 Maintenance and service Never splash the clutch fluid over painted surfaces or rubber parts. If clutch fluid gets on the exhaust...
... change. 4. B00377 1) 0.02 - 0.08 in the following, have it . Be careful not to wipe it off. Start the engine again and run for 30 seconds. The pedal height should not vary. 2. With the engine off . With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine. 11-26 Maintenance and service Never splash the clutch fluid over painted surfaces or rubber parts. If clutch fluid gets on the exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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...18 Heater operation ...4-5 High beam indicator light ...3-16 Hill holder ...7-25, 11-28 Horn ...3-30 I Ignition switch ...3-3 Illuminated entry ...2-8 Illumination brightness control ...3-20 Immobilizer indicator light ...2-3 Indicator light ...3-9 Inside mirror ...3-26 Interior lights ...6-2 J Jack and jack handle ...9-15 Jump starting ...9-7 K Key Number ...Reminder chime ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles) ...Keys ... 2-2 3-5 3-5 2-2 L Leather seat materials ...10-5 Light control switch ...3-18 Limited slip differential (LSD) ...7-14 Loading your vehicle ...8-11 Low fuel warning light...
...18 Heater operation ...4-5 High beam indicator light ...3-16 Hill holder ...7-25, 11-28 Horn ...3-30 I Ignition switch ...3-3 Illuminated entry ...2-8 Illumination brightness control ...3-20 Immobilizer indicator light ...2-3 Indicator light ...3-9 Inside mirror ...3-26 Interior lights ...6-2 J Jack and jack handle ...9-15 Jump starting ...9-7 K Key Number ...Reminder chime ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles) ...Keys ... 2-2 3-5 3-5 2-2 L Leather seat materials ...10-5 Light control switch ...3-18 Limited slip differential (LSD) ...7-14 Loading your vehicle ...8-11 Low fuel warning light...
