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Owner's Manual - Page 131
... passive arming mode has been programmed by your nearest SUBARU dealer. the transmitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is automatically accomplished without using the transmitter. Valet mode
When you can disarm the system without using the transmitter (i.e. Keys and doors
press the "
" button a second time. Unlock the door with the key and then open the driver's door and...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
...chime ...Ignition switch light (if equipped) ...Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) ...Speedometer ...Odometer/Trip meter ...Tachometer ...Fuel gauge ...Temperature gauge ...Outside temperature indicator ...Seatbelt warning light and chime ...SRS airbag system warning light ...CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...Charge warning light ...Oil pressure warning light ...AT OIL...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
...recommended that you have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer for CFC12 (freon). It is normal and does not indicate any problem with an air filtration system, replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown below. Therefore, the method of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty. 4-18 Repairs needed as during rapid acceleration...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
... inspection if proper the "CHECK ENGINE" warning light/MIL illumination is observed, there is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that might cause vehicle emissions to all 1996 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks. The inspection of the OBD system consists of a visual operational check of the "CHECK ENGINE" warning light/malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
NOTE
Never start the engine while a tire on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads. If a different size rear tire is located at the fully locked position left rear wheels that may damage the power steering pump.
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7-21 Right after the engine has been started and before it will take much more than five seconds. This noise is running. Do not hold the steering wheel at ...
Owner's Manual - Page 314
... load range. Your vehicle is enough clearance between the body and tires. Driving tips
Snow tires
When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure that there is equipped with "all times regardless of the type of tires on your tires so as original equipment, which case put the chains on the tire placard. Using other sizes or constructions may cause dangerous handling...
Owner's Manual - Page 318
... the vehicle capacity weight. The maximum load limit of your vehicle" section in the vehicle, you carry cargo on a vehicle scale, found at the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Do not use replacement tires with a higher load range than the originals because they may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all cargo...
Owner's Manual - Page 332
..., wheel bearings, wheels or tires. Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to be equipped with Federal, state/province and/or other trailer towing equipment.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is required to an accident.
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8-31 Please ask your vehicle. Direct connection would cause the vehicle's brake performance to...
Owner's Manual - Page 350
... with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground.
Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to the operation or de- In case of the center differential.
terioration of emergency
Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. This will...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
...turbo models ...Turbo models ...Checking the oil level ...Changing the oil and oil filter ...Recommended grade and viscosity ...Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions ...Synthetic oil ...
11-3 11-3
11-4 11-5
Automatic transmission fluid ...11-29 Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...11-31 Rear differential gear oil ...11-33 Power steering fluid ...11-34 Brake fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 391
...contact 11-26 Drive belts
A B
Recommended spark plugs
Non-turbo models: FR5AP-11 (NGK) Turbo models: ILFR6B (NGK)
b a
C
A) Power steering pump pulley B) Air conditioner compressor pulley C) Crank pulley
HSB033BC
The alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor depend on drive belts. Belt deflection should be correct. To check belt tension, place a straightedge (ruler...
Owner's Manual - Page 409
... up the tires and increases the tire pressures. Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to the values shown on the driver's side.
HS8024BA
Do not let air out of the tires and/or wheels may be damaged. Doing so will result in a straight line, one mile (1.6 km). Maintenance and service
it expands, causing the tire pressure to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 413
... from controllability, ride comfort, braking performance, speedometer accuracy and odometer accuracy. Using tires of your vehicle's design; Tire replacement
The wheels and tires are important and integral parts of a non-specified size detracts from wheel to -tire clearances and inappropriately changes the vehicle's ground clearance. To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that are...
Owner's Manual - Page 427
....
11-62 Maintenance and service
Main fuse
A
HSB068BC
A) Fuse puller
HSB065BA
4. If it has blown, replace it is replaced, have the electrical system checked by your SUBARU dealer for repairs. Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to operate (except the starter motor) and other fuses are good. A melted main fuse must be replaced. Use only...
Owner's Manual - Page 456
...short distance warms up the tires and increases the tire pressures. Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to increase. Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant and air conditioning.
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13-7 Intended outboard sidewall 1)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or...
Owner's Manual - Page 458
... by available cargo space. Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations Calculate the available load capacity as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of your vehicle. The total load capacity includes the total weight of driver and all passengers and their belongings, any cargo, any damaged or unevenly worn tire at the time of...
Owner's Manual - Page 469
... Capacities ...12-4 Fluid ...11-29 Selector lever ...7-16 Shift lock release ...7-20 Temperature warning (AT OIL TEMP) ...3-15 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ...1-16
B Battery ...11-58 Jump starting ...9-9 Replacing (remote keyless entry) ...2-11 Brake Booster ...11-38 Fluid ...11-36 Pad and lining ...11-41 Parking ...11-42 Pedal ...11-38 System ...7-22 Warning light ...3-18 Brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 471
... Power steering ...11-34 Fog light button ...3-27 Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...11-31 Front seatbelt pretensioners ...1-31 Front seats ...1-2 Fore and aft adjustment ...1-3, 1-5 Reclining ...1-4, 1-7 Fuel ...7-2 Economy hints ...8-2 Filler lid and cap ...7-4 Gauge ...3-9 Requirements ...7-2 Fuses ...11-60 Fuses and circuits ...12-6
G GAWR ...8-16 Glove box ...6-5 Gross Axle Weight...
Owner's Manual - Page 474
Index
Snow tires ...8-13 Snowy and icy roads ...8-11 Spark plugs ...11-25 Specifications ...12-2 Speedometer ...3-7 SRS Airbag system warning light ...3-13 Frontal airbag ...1-57 Side airbag ...1-65 SRS airbags ...1-53 Steering wheel Power ...7-21 Tilt wheel ...3-39 Storage compartments ...6-4 Sun visors ...6-3 Supplemental Restraint System airbag ...1-53 Synthetic leather upholstery ...10-6 T ...
Owner's Manual - Page 477
... Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of the Research Octane and Motor numbers and is the average of 91 AKI or higher. GAS STATION REFERENCE Fuel:
Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. Engine oil capacity:
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure:
Tire size Wheel size Pressure Front Rear Light...
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