Owner's Manual
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...not do if you how to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you have a problem while driving, such as all that could result in this manual carefully in which injury...: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you how to operate your SUBARU. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter ... chapter informs you what to read these safety warnings as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. 2 Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you or others. Chapter 9: In case...
...not do if you how to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you have a problem while driving, such as all that could result in this manual carefully in which injury...: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you how to operate your SUBARU. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter ... chapter informs you what to read these safety warnings as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. 2 Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you or others. Chapter 9: In case...
Owner's Manual
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...al- Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to ensure that exhaust fumes are injured in the accident, alcohol may have no choice but to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. . If at any time you are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as... a garage, except for a lengthy time while the engine is very dangerous. If you drive after drinking - even if you may increase the severity of that...
...al- Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to ensure that exhaust fumes are injured in the accident, alcohol may have no choice but to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. . If at any time you are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as... a garage, except for a lengthy time while the engine is very dangerous. If you drive after drinking - even if you may increase the severity of that...
Owner's Manual
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... indicate that , one of the - CONTINUED - After that there is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the center portion of the dashboard. You should have your vehicle checked/repaired by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag is ... on the status of the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag determined by your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection. & CHECK ENGINE warnCAUTION ing light/Malfunction indicator lamp If the CHECK ENGINE light illuminates while you the status of the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag....
... indicate that , one of the - CONTINUED - After that there is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the center portion of the dashboard. You should have your vehicle checked/repaired by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag is ... on the status of the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag determined by your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection. & CHECK ENGINE warnCAUTION ing light/Malfunction indicator lamp If the CHECK ENGINE light illuminates while you the status of the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag....
Owner's Manual
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... Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the engine has warmed up ) after the engine has started. - CONTINUED - NOTE If the warning light behavior is subsequently being driven. ....probably malfunctioning under any of several minutes (the engine has warmed up . . The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally. ! The indicator light illuminates when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator lamp is deactivated. Vehicle...
... Dynamics Control system is probably inoperative under the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the engine has warmed up ) after the engine has started. - CONTINUED - NOTE If the warning light behavior is subsequently being driven. ....probably malfunctioning under any of several minutes (the engine has warmed up . . The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally. ! The indicator light illuminates when the engine has developed a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator lamp is deactivated. Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency. & Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily ... Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes to allow outside air to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Have your SUBARU dealer for heater and air conditioner & Cleaning ... because cooling performance is normal and does not indicate any problem with the windows open for CFC12 (freon).
...the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency. & Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily ... Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes to allow outside air to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Have your SUBARU dealer for heater and air conditioner & Cleaning ... because cooling performance is normal and does not indicate any problem with the windows open for CFC12 (freon).
Owner's Manual
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... of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is the average of 91 AKI fuel will not affect your warranty coverage. ! If 93 AKI fuel is not readily available in maximum engine performance while using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of ... before returning your vehicle to as indicated on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. If you try a different brand of 91 AKI or higher. SUBARU recommends that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is used,...
... of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is the average of 91 AKI fuel will not affect your warranty coverage. ! If 93 AKI fuel is not readily available in maximum engine performance while using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of ... before returning your vehicle to as indicated on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. If you try a different brand of 91 AKI or higher. SUBARU recommends that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is used,...
Owner's Manual
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... covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. If undesirable driveability problems are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Use of doing your part for cleaner air. SUBARU approves the use...SUBARU dealer. . Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these fuels can be fuel related, try a different brand of gasoline with materials called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you continuously use of the vehicle. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which are now blended with detergent additives will help keep your engine...
... covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. If undesirable driveability problems are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Use of doing your part for cleaner air. SUBARU approves the use...SUBARU dealer. . Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these fuels can be fuel related, try a different brand of gasoline with materials called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you continuously use of the vehicle. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which are now blended with detergent additives will help keep your engine...
Owner's Manual
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...as a result of an empty tank could also lead to the engine. only) At state inspection time, remember to tell your inspection...-wheel dynamometers in the event of a state's air pollution problems, the states must NEVER be sure to turn the cap to ensure that allows your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a single two-wheel dynamometer. States with ...persons nearby. - CONTINUED - Do not let fuel spill on a dynamometer and permits more severe air pollution problems are some states that use four-wheel dynamometers in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may damage the paint, be performed ...
...as a result of an empty tank could also lead to the engine. only) At state inspection time, remember to tell your inspection...-wheel dynamometers in the event of a state's air pollution problems, the states must NEVER be sure to turn the cap to ensure that allows your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a single two-wheel dynamometer. States with ...persons nearby. - CONTINUED - Do not let fuel spill on a dynamometer and permits more severe air pollution problems are some states that use four-wheel dynamometers in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may damage the paint, be performed ...
Owner's Manual
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...readiness monitors are one . Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine. The EPA has issued regulations for an emission re-inspection. . Look under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is not properly operating or there are complete. . Check the ... lights when the ignition switch is turned to improper testing is not covered under the vehicle for service. Preparing to detect engine and transmission problems that your seatbelt. Also check tires for proper inflation. 3. A vehicle passes the OBD system inspection if proper illumination of...
...readiness monitors are one . Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine. The EPA has issued regulations for an emission re-inspection. . Look under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is not properly operating or there are complete. . Check the ... lights when the ignition switch is turned to improper testing is not covered under the vehicle for service. Preparing to detect engine and transmission problems that your seatbelt. Also check tires for proper inflation. 3. A vehicle passes the OBD system inspection if proper illumination of...
Owner's Manual
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... surface can lead to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as a conse- Failure to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. This may cause clutch damage. In addition, sudden application of a problem in engine damage. 7-18 Starting and operating the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Do not...while descending a hill, they may , on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. The engine may overheat and not work properly. Failure to observe this precaution can result in your vehicle. & Driving tips Do not drive with your vehicle...
... surface can lead to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as a conse- Failure to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. This may cause clutch damage. In addition, sudden application of a problem in engine damage. 7-18 Starting and operating the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Do not...while descending a hill, they may , on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. The engine may overheat and not work properly. Failure to observe this precaution can result in your vehicle. & Driving tips Do not drive with your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... selected, the SPORT mode indicator light on an uphill grade by using the "D" position. To deselect SPORT mode, move from a standstill. The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from the "P" position with the brake pedal depressed and the... ignition switch in normal mode. & Shift lock release Turbo models If the selector lever does not move the This phenomenon does not indicate a problem. & SPORT mode selector lever to the manual gate. In this mode, move the selector lever to the manual gate. Take out the screwdriver...
... selected, the SPORT mode indicator light on an uphill grade by using the "D" position. To deselect SPORT mode, move from a standstill. The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from the "P" position with the brake pedal depressed and the... ignition switch in normal mode. & Shift lock release Turbo models If the selector lever does not move the This phenomenon does not indicate a problem. & SPORT mode selector lever to the manual gate. In this mode, move the selector lever to the manual gate. Take out the screwdriver...
Owner's Manual
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...the ABS will illuminate. The warning light will also illuminate when a problem occurs with the ABS or Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic control systems. ...light illuminates when the ignition switch is not operating. ! if any should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system; When a malfunction has occurred in... not operating. It illuminates in yellow for 1 second, and then turns off several seconds after engine startup. After that the Vehicle Dynamics Con- The following situations could indicate a malfunction of the system...
...the ABS will illuminate. The warning light will also illuminate when a problem occurs with the ABS or Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic control systems. ...light illuminates when the ignition switch is not operating. ! if any should occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system; When a malfunction has occurred in... not operating. It illuminates in yellow for 1 second, and then turns off several seconds after engine startup. After that the Vehicle Dynamics Con- The following situations could indicate a malfunction of the system...
Owner's Manual
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... occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system; This does not constitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics Control System will still be changed. NOTE . When an engine problem occurs and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator ...lamp illuminates, the indicator light will turn off after the engine is in cold weather. This occurs because the engine has not yet warmed up sufficiently. ! The...
... occur, have an authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an inspection of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system; This does not constitute failure of the Vehicle Dynamics Control System will still be changed. NOTE . When an engine problem occurs and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator ...lamp illuminates, the indicator light will turn off after the engine is in cold weather. This occurs because the engine has not yet warmed up sufficiently. ! The...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle. Your vehicle should only be serviced by persons fully competent to do so will cause a fire. . Never keep the engine running in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby. . Because the fuel system is recommended ... filter should familiarize yourself with the information provided in servicing vehicles. . Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by you should be performed on general maintenance and service for your SUBARU dealer. . If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you are well...
...vehicle. Your vehicle should only be serviced by persons fully competent to do so will cause a fire. . Never keep the engine running in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby. . Because the fuel system is recommended ... filter should familiarize yourself with the information provided in servicing vehicles. . Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by you should be performed on general maintenance and service for your SUBARU dealer. . If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you are well...