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...equipment not installed in excellent condition and to all models and covers all the information necessary to make the same or similar changes on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN and are those in effect at the time of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. copyright 1997.... reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to keep your SUBARU in your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. Some explanations, therefore may understand your vehicle and its operation.
...equipment not installed in excellent condition and to all models and covers all the information necessary to make the same or similar changes on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN and are those in effect at the time of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. copyright 1997.... reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to keep your SUBARU in your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. Some explanations, therefore may understand your vehicle and its operation.
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... a glance if that chapter contains the information you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. This manual is composed of your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 1: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you want. Chapter 10: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you how to... Climate Control This chapter informs you about the operation of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you how to keep your SUBARU. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This ...
... a glance if that chapter contains the information you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. This manual is composed of your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 1: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you want. Chapter 10: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you how to... Climate Control This chapter informs you about the operation of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you how to keep your SUBARU. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This ...
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...is ignored. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in this manual. Chapter 13: Index This is an alphabetical listing of how to your SUBARU. These safety warnings alert you to gain a better understanding of all other portions of this manual. Please read . Chapter 11: ...Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU vehicle safely. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result in this manual carefully in order to potential...
...is ignored. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in this manual. Chapter 13: Index This is an alphabetical listing of how to your SUBARU. These safety warnings alert you to gain a better understanding of all other portions of this manual. Please read . Chapter 11: ...Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU vehicle safely. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result in this manual carefully in order to potential...
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Safety precautions when driving SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG D All persons in the vehicle should always wear seat belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) AIRBAG does not do this", or "Do not let this manual. Because the SRS iv WARNING D The SRS AIRBAGs deploy with the seat belts, it in a crash even when the car has the SRS AIRBAG. This symbol means "Do not", "Do not do away with the need to move. D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in case of proper position when the SRS AIRBAG deploys ...
Safety precautions when driving SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG D All persons in the vehicle should always wear seat belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) AIRBAG does not do this", or "Do not let this manual. Because the SRS iv WARNING D The SRS AIRBAGs deploy with the seat belts, it in a crash even when the car has the SRS AIRBAG. This symbol means "Do not", "Do not do away with the need to move. D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in case of proper position when the SRS AIRBAG deploys ...
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CHILD SAFETY D Never hold a child on the seat. Never allow a child to accident statistics, children are not restrained or improperly restrained. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Because children are lighter and weaker than in the front seating positions. According to stand up or kneel on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The SRS AIRBAG deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of this owner's manual for instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt ...
CHILD SAFETY D Never hold a child on the seat. Never allow a child to accident statistics, children are not restrained or improperly restrained. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Because children are lighter and weaker than in the front seating positions. According to stand up or kneel on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The SRS AIRBAG deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of this owner's manual for instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt ...
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Refer to the Door Lock section in chapter 1. They could result in the vehicle. ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE) D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. vi WARNING Serious injury could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to a child operating the power window. Refer to carefully read the sections Child Restraint System, SRS AIRBAG, 3-point Type Seat Belts and 2-point Type Seat Belts in the vehicle. Be sure to the Power Window section in chapter 1. D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from entering the vehicle. THE CHILD BY ...
Refer to the Door Lock section in chapter 1. They could result in the vehicle. ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE) D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. vi WARNING Serious injury could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to a child operating the power window. Refer to carefully read the sections Child Restraint System, SRS AIRBAG, 3-point Type Seat Belts and 2-point Type Seat Belts in the vehicle. Be sure to the Power Window section in chapter 1. D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from entering the vehicle. THE CHILD BY ...
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Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase your, your passengers' and other persons' risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can do is very dangerous. Drunken driving is below the legal limit. Since alcohol affects all windows fully open. D If at any time you drink just a little - ...
Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase your, your passengers' and other persons' risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can do is very dangerous. Drunken driving is below the legal limit. Since alcohol affects all windows fully open. D If at any time you drink just a little - ...
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For your own health and well-being involved in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to rest if you are tired or sleepy. When possible, you should make periodic rest stops to safely operate a motor vehicle. Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to those drugs. CAR PHONES AND DRIVING CAUTION A driver's use a car phone while driving, make you should share the driving with others. If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to an accident. Never drive ...
For your own health and well-being involved in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to rest if you are tired or sleepy. When possible, you should make periodic rest stops to safely operate a motor vehicle. Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to those drugs. CAR PHONES AND DRIVING CAUTION A driver's use a car phone while driving, make you should share the driving with others. If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to an accident. Never drive ...
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DRIVING WITH PETS Unrestrained pets can be modified. Restrain a pet with your driving and distract your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop. - CONTINUED - ix For further information, consult your attention from modification may even violate governmental regulations. It is also for their own safety that pets should not be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt or use a pet carrier which can interfere with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle. In a collision or sudden ...
DRIVING WITH PETS Unrestrained pets can be modified. Restrain a pet with your driving and distract your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop. - CONTINUED - ix For further information, consult your attention from modification may even violate governmental regulations. It is also for their own safety that pets should not be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt or use a pet carrier which can interfere with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle. In a collision or sudden ...
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Table of contents Doors and locks Seat, seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 - CONTINUED - xi
Table of contents Doors and locks Seat, seatbelt and SRS AIRBAG Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 - CONTINUED - xi
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A ABS (Anti-Lock Brake system) ...7-30 ABS warning light ...3-11 ACC (Ignition switch) ...7-12 Accessories installing ...5-12/10-53 Accessory power socket In the instrument panel ...6-7 In the luggage compartment ...6-7 Aiming (Headlights) ...10-53 Air cleaner element ...10-20 Location ...10-5/10-6 Replacing ...10-21 Air conditioner operation ...4-8 Air conditioner and heater operation (see "Climate control") Air filter ...4-11 AIRBAG (See "SRS AIRBAG") AIRBAG warning light (See "SRS AIRBAG") All wheel drive vehicles ...7-33 Aluminum wheels Cleaning ...9-5 Maintenance ...10-49 Antenna ...5-2 ...
A ABS (Anti-Lock Brake system) ...7-30 ABS warning light ...3-11 ACC (Ignition switch) ...7-12 Accessories installing ...5-12/10-53 Accessory power socket In the instrument panel ...6-7 In the luggage compartment ...6-7 Aiming (Headlights) ...10-53 Air cleaner element ...10-20 Location ...10-5/10-6 Replacing ...10-21 Air conditioner operation ...4-8 Air conditioner and heater operation (see "Climate control") Air filter ...4-11 AIRBAG (See "SRS AIRBAG") AIRBAG warning light (See "SRS AIRBAG") All wheel drive vehicles ...7-33 Aluminum wheels Cleaning ...9-5 Maintenance ...10-49 Antenna ...5-2 ...
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Index B Back seat getting into ...2-5 Back-up light (Bulb replacement) ...10-59 Battery ...10-35 Charge warning light ...3-9 Jump starting ...8-4 Specifications ...11-3 Brakes ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ...7-30 ABS warning light ...3-11 Brake booster ...10-34 Brake fluid ...10-32 Brake fluid level warning light ...3-9 Brake light (Bulb replacement) ...10-59 Brake master cylinder ...10-5/10-6 Brake pad and lining ...10-42 Brake pedal ...10-40 Brake system warning light ...3-9 Braking tips ...7-28 Checking the brake fluid ...10-32 Disk brake pad wear warning indicator ...7-30 Parking brake ...
Index B Back seat getting into ...2-5 Back-up light (Bulb replacement) ...10-59 Battery ...10-35 Charge warning light ...3-9 Jump starting ...8-4 Specifications ...11-3 Brakes ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ...7-30 ABS warning light ...3-11 Brake booster ...10-34 Brake fluid ...10-32 Brake fluid level warning light ...3-9 Brake light (Bulb replacement) ...10-59 Brake master cylinder ...10-5/10-6 Brake pad and lining ...10-42 Brake pedal ...10-40 Brake system warning light ...3-9 Braking tips ...7-28 Checking the brake fluid ...10-32 Disk brake pad wear warning indicator ...7-30 Parking brake ...
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C Capacities ...11-3 Carbon monoxide (Engine exhaust gas) ...7-7 Cargo anchorage eyelets ...6-16 Cargo area (See "Luggage room") Cassette player operation ...5-9 Catalytic converter ...7-8 Center console ...6-3 Cup holder ...6-7 Lid tray ...6-4 Certification plate ...11-9 Chains (tire) ...7-41 Changing the @@@ Air cleaner element ...10-20 Bulb (see "Bulb replacement") Brake pad and lining ...10-42 Changing a flat tire ...8-6 Engine coolant ...10-16 Engine oil and oil filter ...10-9 Fuses ...10-50 Spark plugs ...10-22 Windshield wiper blades ...10-37 Charge warning light ...3-9 CHECK ENGINE ...
C Capacities ...11-3 Carbon monoxide (Engine exhaust gas) ...7-7 Cargo anchorage eyelets ...6-16 Cargo area (See "Luggage room") Cassette player operation ...5-9 Catalytic converter ...7-8 Center console ...6-3 Cup holder ...6-7 Lid tray ...6-4 Certification plate ...11-9 Chains (tire) ...7-41 Changing the @@@ Air cleaner element ...10-20 Bulb (see "Bulb replacement") Brake pad and lining ...10-42 Changing a flat tire ...8-6 Engine coolant ...10-16 Engine oil and oil filter ...10-9 Fuses ...10-50 Spark plugs ...10-22 Windshield wiper blades ...10-37 Charge warning light ...3-9 CHECK ENGINE ...
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Index Manual transmission gear oil level ...10-24 Power steering fluid level ...10-30/10-31 Rear differential gear oil level ...10-28 Tire pressure ...10-44 Windshield washer fluid ...10-36 Child restraint systems ...2-21 Installing child restraint systems in the 2-point type ...2-23 Installing child restraint systems in the 3-point type ...2-24 Top strap anchors ...2-25 Children's Child restraint systems ...2-21 Child safety lock ...1-7 Seating child in the 2-point type seat belt ...2-23 Seating child in the 3-point type seat belt ...2-24 Seat belt safety tips ...2-19 Safety precautions when...
Index Manual transmission gear oil level ...10-24 Power steering fluid level ...10-30/10-31 Rear differential gear oil level ...10-28 Tire pressure ...10-44 Windshield washer fluid ...10-36 Child restraint systems ...2-21 Installing child restraint systems in the 2-point type ...2-23 Installing child restraint systems in the 3-point type ...2-24 Top strap anchors ...2-25 Children's Child restraint systems ...2-21 Child safety lock ...1-7 Seating child in the 2-point type seat belt ...2-23 Seating child in the 3-point type seat belt ...2-24 Seat belt safety tips ...2-19 Safety precautions when...
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Clutch (Manual transmission) Clutch fluid ...Clutch pedal ...Coat hook ...Coin tray ...Combination meters Combination meter overview ...Gauges (See "Gauges") Indicator lights (See "Warning lights") Meters (See "Gauges") Warning lights (See "Warning lights") Coolant Changing the engine coolant ...Checking the engine coolant level ...Cooling system ...Engine coolant capacity ...Engine overheating ...Temperature gauge ...Corrosion protection ...Cruise control ...Cup holder ...Driver's side ...Front passenger's side ... 10-33 10-41 6-12 6-5 3-3 10-16 10-14 10-12 11-3 8-2 3-7 9-4 7-24 6-6 6-6 6-7...
Clutch (Manual transmission) Clutch fluid ...Clutch pedal ...Coat hook ...Coin tray ...Combination meters Combination meter overview ...Gauges (See "Gauges") Indicator lights (See "Warning lights") Meters (See "Gauges") Warning lights (See "Warning lights") Coolant Changing the engine coolant ...Checking the engine coolant level ...Cooling system ...Engine coolant capacity ...Engine overheating ...Temperature gauge ...Corrosion protection ...Cruise control ...Cup holder ...Driver's side ...Front passenger's side ... 10-33 10-41 6-12 6-5 3-3 10-16 10-14 10-12 11-3 8-2 3-7 9-4 7-24 6-6 6-6 6-7...
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Index Doors Child safety lock ...1-7 Door open warning light ...1-8 Door locks ...1-3 Power door locking switches ...1-6 Drive belts ...10-23 Driving tips All wheel drive vehicle ...7-33 Automatic transmission ...7-21 Foreign countries ...7-10 Fuel economy hints ...7-9 Manual transmission ...7-17 Off road driving ...7-34 Winter season driving ...7-37 E Economy hints (fuel) ...7-9 Emergency on the road (See "In case of emergency") Emission test ...7-6 Engine Air cleaner element ...10-20 Catalytic converter ...7-8 CHECK ENGINE warning light ...3-10 Compartment overview ...10-5 Drive belts ...10...
Index Doors Child safety lock ...1-7 Door open warning light ...1-8 Door locks ...1-3 Power door locking switches ...1-6 Drive belts ...10-23 Driving tips All wheel drive vehicle ...7-33 Automatic transmission ...7-21 Foreign countries ...7-10 Fuel economy hints ...7-9 Manual transmission ...7-17 Off road driving ...7-34 Winter season driving ...7-37 E Economy hints (fuel) ...7-9 Emergency on the road (See "In case of emergency") Emission test ...7-6 Engine Air cleaner element ...10-20 Catalytic converter ...7-8 CHECK ENGINE warning light ...3-10 Compartment overview ...10-5 Drive belts ...10...
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Flat tires ...Flooded engine starting ...Fluids Automatic transmission ...Battery fluid ...Brake ...Capacities ...Clutch ...Engine (Oil) ...Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...Leaks ...Manual transmission gear oil ...Power steering ...Pressure warning light (Engine oil) ...Rear differential gear (Oil) ...Windshield washer fluid ... 4-11 10-9 8-6 7-15 10-25 10-36 10-32 11-3 10-33 10-8 10-27 10-7 10-24 10-30 3-9 10-28 10-36 13-8 Engine oil ...10-8 Changing the oil and oil filter ...10-9 Checking the oil level ...10-8 Oil capacity ...11-3 Oil leak ...10-7 Oil pressure indicator light ...
Flat tires ...Flooded engine starting ...Fluids Automatic transmission ...Battery fluid ...Brake ...Capacities ...Clutch ...Engine (Oil) ...Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ...Leaks ...Manual transmission gear oil ...Power steering ...Pressure warning light (Engine oil) ...Rear differential gear (Oil) ...Windshield washer fluid ... 4-11 10-9 8-6 7-15 10-25 10-36 10-32 11-3 10-33 10-8 10-27 10-7 10-24 10-30 3-9 10-28 10-36 13-8 Engine oil ...10-8 Changing the oil and oil filter ...10-9 Checking the oil level ...10-8 Oil capacity ...11-3 Oil leak ...10-7 Oil pressure indicator light ...
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Index Fog light Fog light switch ...Bulb replacement ...Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles) ...Oil leak ...Oil capacity ...Front seats ...Front turn signal lights (Bulb replacement) ...Fuel Economy hints ...Filler door and cap ...Fuel gauge ...Fuel tank capacity ...Low fuel warning light ...Refueling ...Requirements ...Fuses ...Fuse and circuits ...Main fuse and fusible link ...Replacing a fuse ...FWD warning light ...G Gasoline (see "Fuel") Gate Sedan and coupe (Trunk lid) ...Wagon (Rear gate) ...Gauges Combination meter overview ...Fuel gauge ...Illumination ...
Index Fog light Fog light switch ...Bulb replacement ...Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles) ...Oil leak ...Oil capacity ...Front seats ...Front turn signal lights (Bulb replacement) ...Fuel Economy hints ...Filler door and cap ...Fuel gauge ...Fuel tank capacity ...Low fuel warning light ...Refueling ...Requirements ...Fuses ...Fuse and circuits ...Main fuse and fusible link ...Replacing a fuse ...FWD warning light ...G Gasoline (see "Fuel") Gate Sedan and coupe (Trunk lid) ...Wagon (Rear gate) ...Gauges Combination meter overview ...Fuel gauge ...Illumination ...
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Glove compartment (box) ... 6-3 H Hazard warning flasher ...3-14 Headlights Aiming ...10-53 Bulb replacement ...10-55 Daytime running light ...3-16 Headlight flasher ...3-16 Headlight switch ...3-15 High beam indicator ...3-13 High/low beam change ...3-16 Head restraint adjustment (See "Seats") Heater operation ...4-4 Heating and air conditioning (see "Climate control") Hood (Engine) ...1-17 Hook Cargo anchorage eyelets ...6-16 Coat hook ...6-12 Shopping bag hook ...6-16 Towing eyelets ...8-17 Horn ...3-25 I Ignition switch ...ACC ...Key interlock release (AT vehicle only) ...Key reminder ...
Glove compartment (box) ... 6-3 H Hazard warning flasher ...3-14 Headlights Aiming ...10-53 Bulb replacement ...10-55 Daytime running light ...3-16 Headlight flasher ...3-16 Headlight switch ...3-15 High beam indicator ...3-13 High/low beam change ...3-16 Head restraint adjustment (See "Seats") Heater operation ...4-4 Heating and air conditioning (see "Climate control") Hood (Engine) ...1-17 Hook Cargo anchorage eyelets ...6-16 Coat hook ...6-12 Shopping bag hook ...6-16 Towing eyelets ...8-17 Horn ...3-25 I Ignition switch ...ACC ...Key interlock release (AT vehicle only) ...Key reminder ...