Owner's Manual
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...the SRS AIRBAG. Chapter 10: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 2: Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG This chapter informs you about the operation of contents, so you can usually tell... to start and operate your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you operate your Owner's manual Before you how to use this owner's manual J Using your vehicle, carefully read this...
...the SRS AIRBAG. Chapter 10: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 2: Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG This chapter informs you about the operation of contents, so you can usually tell... to start and operate your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you operate your Owner's manual Before you how to use this owner's manual J Using your vehicle, carefully read this...
Owner's Manual
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... the brief time needed to the Door Lock section in or out of the vehicle. D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to them. vi WARNING D Always use the ventilation fan to a child operating the power window. D Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. Also, ...that is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. D Always lock the passenger's windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE) D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from entering the vehicle....
... the brief time needed to the Door Lock section in or out of the vehicle. D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to them. vi WARNING D Always use the ventilation fan to a child operating the power window. D Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. Also, ...that is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. D Always lock the passenger's windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE) D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from entering the vehicle....
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...21 Automatic transmission fluid(Maintenance) ...10-22 B Back-up light (Rear combination lights, Bulb replacement) ...Battery (Maintenance) ...Brake (Tips for using brakes) ...Brake booster(Maintenance) ...Brake fluid(Maintenance) ...Brake system warning light ...Brake pedal (Maintenance) ...Brake pad and lining(Maintenance) ...Break-...Bulb replacement ... 10-55 10-32 7-31 10-31 10-29 3-9 10-36 10-39 7-3 11-10 10-50 C Carbon monoxide (Engine exhaust gas) ...7-7 Cargo anchorage eyelets ...6-15 Cargo area cover(Luggage cover) ...6-14 Cargo hooks (Cargo anchorage eyelest) ...6-15 Cargo room light ...
...21 Automatic transmission fluid(Maintenance) ...10-22 B Back-up light (Rear combination lights, Bulb replacement) ...Battery (Maintenance) ...Brake (Tips for using brakes) ...Brake booster(Maintenance) ...Brake fluid(Maintenance) ...Brake system warning light ...Brake pedal (Maintenance) ...Brake pad and lining(Maintenance) ...Break-...Bulb replacement ... 10-55 10-32 7-31 10-31 10-29 3-9 10-36 10-39 7-3 11-10 10-50 C Carbon monoxide (Engine exhaust gas) ...7-7 Cargo anchorage eyelets ...6-15 Cargo area cover(Luggage cover) ...6-14 Cargo hooks (Cargo anchorage eyelest) ...6-15 Cargo room light ...
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... ...7-23 Tilt steering wheel ...7-23 Step light (Bulb replacement) ...10-57 Stop light (Bulb replacement) ...10-55 Stopping the engine ...7-16 Storage compartment ...6-3 Center console ...6-4 Grove compartment ...6-4 Sunglasses strage compartment ...6-5 Storage tray (if equipped) ...6-16 Sun visors ... equipped) ...6-2, 6-3 Sunroof (if equipped) ...1-23 Tilting/Sliding sunroof ...1-23 Tandem sunroofs ...1-26 T Tachometor ...Temperature gauge ...Tips for using the brakes ...ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ...Brake system ...Braking tips ...Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...13...
... ...7-23 Tilt steering wheel ...7-23 Step light (Bulb replacement) ...10-57 Stop light (Bulb replacement) ...10-55 Stopping the engine ...7-16 Storage compartment ...6-3 Center console ...6-4 Grove compartment ...6-4 Sunglasses strage compartment ...6-5 Storage tray (if equipped) ...6-16 Sun visors ... equipped) ...6-2, 6-3 Sunroof (if equipped) ...1-23 Tilting/Sliding sunroof ...1-23 Tandem sunroofs ...1-26 T Tachometor ...Temperature gauge ...Tips for using the brakes ...ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ...Brake system ...Braking tips ...Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...13...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds time period, the door is unlocked or the ignition key is turned to flash every 3 seconds until the system is opened by operating the engine hood release). J How to indicate that either with all doors, rear gate, hood and trunk lid locked and ignition key off. The doors and ...key. Resume the procedure from the ignition switch. 2. It continues to "ACC" or "ON", the system will activate when a driver or passenger opens the door using the inside door handle. - CONTINUED - 1-9 NOTE Even when the driver and/or passengers are in or pulling out of the key cylinder on the door...
... seconds time period, the door is unlocked or the ignition key is turned to flash every 3 seconds until the system is opened by operating the engine hood release). J How to indicate that either with all doors, rear gate, hood and trunk lid locked and ignition key off. The doors and ...key. Resume the procedure from the ignition switch. 2. It continues to "ACC" or "ON", the system will activate when a driver or passenger opens the door using the inside door handle. - CONTINUED - 1-9 NOTE Even when the driver and/or passengers are in or pulling out of the key cylinder on the door...
Owner's Manual
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...leave the vehicle, be sure to overheat. When the vehicle's interior is either in operation. D When cleaning the seat, do not use the seat heater when the engine is not running . D Do not put anything on the temperature. LO HI Indicator light CAUTION Heating element OM-H2135 OM-H2373 ...may cause the seat heater to turn the switch off. - CONTINUED - 2-7 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG J Seat heater (if equipped) D Do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials. LO: Normal heating HI: Rapid heating The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater...
...leave the vehicle, be sure to overheat. When the vehicle's interior is either in operation. D When cleaning the seat, do not use the seat heater when the engine is not running . D Do not put anything on the temperature. LO HI Indicator light CAUTION Heating element OM-H2135 OM-H2373 ...may cause the seat heater to turn the switch off. - CONTINUED - 2-7 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG J Seat heater (if equipped) D Do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials. LO: Normal heating HI: Rapid heating The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater...
Owner's Manual
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...engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, this air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is different from the air outlets may be noticed. Repairs needed as a rapid acceleration or driving on a steep upgrade. J Refrigerant for your SUBARU...normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system. This condition is ozone friendly and uses the refrigerant HFC134a. J Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition Right hand drive...
...engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, this air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is different from the air outlets may be noticed. Repairs needed as a rapid acceleration or driving on a steep upgrade. J Refrigerant for your SUBARU...normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system. This condition is ozone friendly and uses the refrigerant HFC134a. J Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition Right hand drive...
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... power (12V DC) from the battery is on the left side of time while the engine is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power socket, this can cause battery discharge. D Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power socket for a long period of the luggage compartment...a poor contact or cause the plug to the socket. 6-10 You can cause a short circuit. Only use plugs that fit properly in -car use an in the accessory power socket. D Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than one electrical appliance. Overloading the...
... power (12V DC) from the battery is on the left side of time while the engine is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power socket, this can cause battery discharge. D Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power socket for a long period of the luggage compartment...a poor contact or cause the plug to the socket. 6-10 You can cause a short circuit. Only use plugs that fit properly in -car use an in the accessory power socket. D Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than one electrical appliance. Overloading the...
Owner's Manual
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...you use ... J Fuel Octane Rating Your engine is designed to use a gasoline with the specified ...octane rating and your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up label, it will operate on the underhood tune-up a hill or when you accelerate. Your vehicle will damage the emission control system and may cause paint damage, which can damage the engine... This octane rating is designed to optimize engine and emission control system performance with a lower... Anti Knock Index (AKI). Do not be used because it is the average of 87 AKI or...
...you use ... J Fuel Octane Rating Your engine is designed to use a gasoline with the specified ...octane rating and your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up label, it will operate on the underhood tune-up a hill or when you accelerate. Your vehicle will damage the emission control system and may cause paint damage, which can damage the engine... This octane rating is designed to optimize engine and emission control system performance with a lower... Anti Knock Index (AKI). Do not be used because it is the average of 87 AKI or...
Owner's Manual
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...are not covered under these fuels can be used in your engine and fuel system. If you are experienced and you should contain no lower than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for your SUBARU dealer. As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for the proper operation of ... damage or driveability problems which are now blended with materials called oxygenates. SUBARU approves the use of doing your fuel rank. Starting and operating Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is accompanied by...
...are not covered under these fuels can be used in your engine and fuel system. If you are experienced and you should contain no lower than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for your SUBARU dealer. As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for the proper operation of ... damage or driveability problems which are now blended with materials called oxygenates. SUBARU approves the use of doing your fuel rank. Starting and operating Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is accompanied by...
Owner's Manual
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...the ground, nor should test affected SUBARU AWD models using any other EPA-91 approved performance warranty... short test. States are required to identify evaporative emissions leaks in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may elect to persons nearby. SUBARU...in the fuel system. EPA has EXEMPTED SUBARU Full-Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ...improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility .../M Program may cause an accident or injuries to use a "double two-wheel dynamometer" arrangement. State emission ...
...the ground, nor should test affected SUBARU AWD models using any other EPA-91 approved performance warranty... short test. States are required to identify evaporative emissions leaks in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may elect to persons nearby. SUBARU...in the fuel system. EPA has EXEMPTED SUBARU Full-Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ...improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility .../M Program may cause an accident or injuries to use a "double two-wheel dynamometer" arrangement. State emission ...
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... system to the expansion and contraction of the metals used in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. NOTE Due to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. This sound is ...always works properly. D Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed space, such as possible. WARNING - CONTINUED - 7-7 D Never run the engine in or out of the exhaust system, you may hear a crackling sound coming from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that is running. ...
... system to the expansion and contraction of the metals used in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. NOTE Due to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. This sound is ...always works properly. D Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed space, such as possible. WARNING - CONTINUED - 7-7 D Never run the engine in or out of the exhaust system, you may hear a crackling sound coming from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that is running. ...
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... serves as a catalyst to the catalytic converter: D Use only unleaded fuel. D Keep your vehicle checked and repaired by pushing or pulling the vehicle. D Never start the engine by an authorized SUBARU dealer. D Avoid racing the engine. If you feel the engine running . grass, paper, rags or leaves), because ... The catalytic converter is moving. The exhaust gas is running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete combustion), have your engine tuned-up. Catalytic converter D Avoid fire hazards. D Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the...
... serves as a catalyst to the catalytic converter: D Use only unleaded fuel. D Keep your vehicle checked and repaired by pushing or pulling the vehicle. D Never start the engine by an authorized SUBARU dealer. D Avoid racing the engine. If you feel the engine running . grass, paper, rags or leaves), because ... The catalytic converter is moving. The exhaust gas is running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete combustion), have your engine tuned-up. Catalytic converter D Avoid fire hazards. D Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the...
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... for as long as possible. Check the operation of the tires. D Select the proper gear position for proper inflation. 3. D Avoid unnecessary engine idling. Look under the door latch on the driver's side. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the...on the tire placard, which is turned to maintain that your passengers have fastened their seat belts. 8. D Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Fasten your fuel. D Keep the engine properly tuned. Preparing to save your seat belt. Low pressure will help to drive You should perform the following...
... for as long as possible. Check the operation of the tires. D Select the proper gear position for proper inflation. 3. D Avoid unnecessary engine idling. Look under the door latch on the driver's side. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the...on the tire placard, which is turned to maintain that your passengers have fastened their seat belts. 8. D Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Fasten your fuel. D Keep the engine properly tuned. Preparing to save your seat belt. Low pressure will help to drive You should perform the following...
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... schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet performed at the specified time or mileage intervals. And when the engine is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. Driving in foreign countries When planning ...to use your vehicle in another country: D Confirm the availability of each country. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or...
... schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet performed at the specified time or mileage intervals. And when the engine is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. Driving in foreign countries When planning ...to use your vehicle in another country: D Confirm the availability of each country. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or...
Owner's Manual
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...not locked. The transmission will automatically downshift to the floor and hold that position. B D (Drive) This position is for restarting a stalled engine. The transmission will automatically downshift to the floor and hold that position. B 3 (Third) This position is for backing the vehicle. In ...this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. B R (Reverse) This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing a grade. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the vehicle speed...
...not locked. The transmission will automatically downshift to the floor and hold that position. B D (Drive) This position is for restarting a stalled engine. The transmission will automatically downshift to the floor and hold that position. B 3 (Third) This position is for backing the vehicle. In ...this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. B R (Reverse) This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing a grade. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the vehicle speed...
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... the "3" to "2" position, push the release button. This position is for brief acceleration in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using engine braking when going down a hill or for driving up or down very steep grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on slippery...mud or snow. J Maximum speeds Never drive with the transmission. Use the brake instead. Set the parking brake and stop the engine. - CONTINUED - 7-21 In this position, the transmission holds in the critical engine speed range except for using the "D", "3", "2" or "1" position. It will ensure greater ...
... the "3" to "2" position, push the release button. This position is for brief acceleration in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using engine braking when going down a hill or for driving up or down very steep grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on slippery...mud or snow. J Maximum speeds Never drive with the transmission. Use the brake instead. Set the parking brake and stop the engine. - CONTINUED - 7-21 In this position, the transmission holds in the critical engine speed range except for using the "D", "3", "2" or "1" position. It will ensure greater ...
Owner's Manual
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... and the braking distance will continue to assist braking force. If this happens, however, you need to stop the vehicle. B Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to work even when the brake booster completely stops functioning. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of... the system still works. The brakes will increase. And a much harder than usual and you will turn off the engine while driving because that will have your vehicle checked by your...
... and the braking distance will continue to assist braking force. If this happens, however, you need to stop the vehicle. B Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to work even when the brake booster completely stops functioning. If one circuit of the brake system should fail, the other half of... the system still works. The brakes will increase. And a much harder than usual and you will turn off the engine while driving because that will have your vehicle checked by your...
Owner's Manual
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... could make the pedals slippery and dangerous. Instead, observe the following: 1. Keep the door locks from freezing by squirting them with the engine running. Do not use hot water to avoid making steering difficult. Heavy summer oil will cause harder starting. B Parking in "P" for manual transmission vehicles, and... stops under the tires to do so and check under the fenders to melt the ice, and afterwards thoroughly wipe the water away. Use an engine oil of the exhaust pipe and from around the door. Forcing a frozen door open may damage the paint of the vehicle. B ...
... could make the pedals slippery and dangerous. Instead, observe the following: 1. Keep the door locks from freezing by squirting them with the engine running. Do not use hot water to avoid making steering difficult. Heavy summer oil will cause harder starting. B Parking in "P" for manual transmission vehicles, and... stops under the tires to do so and check under the fenders to melt the ice, and afterwards thoroughly wipe the water away. Use an engine oil of the exhaust pipe and from around the door. Forcing a frozen door open may damage the paint of the vehicle. B ...
Owner's Manual
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In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. If the level is unavailable use clean water. If windshield washer fluid is low, fill the fluid ...-33 Its freezing temperature varies according to the neck of the washer fluid at each fuel stop. Use windshield washer fluid. Check the level of the reservoir. Maintenance and service Windshield washer fluid CAUTION Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it is diluted, as indicated below.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. If the level is unavailable use clean water. If windshield washer fluid is low, fill the fluid ...-33 Its freezing temperature varies according to the neck of the washer fluid at each fuel stop. Use windshield washer fluid. Check the level of the reservoir. Maintenance and service Windshield washer fluid CAUTION Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it is diluted, as indicated below.