Owner's Manual
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...does not contain mercury devices or parts. - CONTINUED - i All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti-Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty information... and sold at retail by Subaru Canada, Inc. Please read these warranties carefully. Warranties B Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty...
...does not contain mercury devices or parts. - CONTINUED - i All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti-Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty information... and sold at retail by Subaru Canada, Inc. Please read these warranties carefully. Warranties B Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... affects all windows fully open. DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can do is below the legal limit. Alcohol in a serious or fatal accident. - CONTINUED - vii Drunken driving is very dangerous. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all people...
... affects all windows fully open. DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can do is below the legal limit. Alcohol in a serious or fatal accident. - CONTINUED - vii Drunken driving is very dangerous. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all people...
Owner's Manual
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... to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) ...Preparing to drive ...R Rear combination lights ...Rear differential gear oil ...Rear gate (Station wagon) ...Rear seats ...Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ...Rear window defogger switch ...Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) ...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Replacement of...
... to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) ...Preparing to drive ...R Rear combination lights ...Rear differential gear oil ...Rear gate (Station wagon) ...Rear seats ...Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ...Rear window defogger switch ...Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) ...Replacement of brake pad and lining ...Replacement of...
Owner's Manual
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... engine ... 7-6 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-10 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission ...Selector lever for automatic transmission ...Shift lock release ... 7-10 7-11 7-14 7-15 7-19 Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ...Power steering ...Braking ...Braking tips ...Brake system ...Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ... 7-20 7-20 7-21 7-21 7-22 7-22 7 ABS...
... engine ... 7-6 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-10 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission ...Selector lever for automatic transmission ...Shift lock release ... 7-10 7-11 7-14 7-15 7-19 Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ...Power steering ...Braking ...Braking tips ...Brake system ...Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ... 7-20 7-20 7-21 7-21 7-22 7-22 7 ABS...
Owner's Manual
Page 266
...brand of gasoline with the proper detergent and other state than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of doing your SUBARU. - CONTINUED - 7-3 SUBARU recommends that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of the vehicle. If you should contain no more than California,... are now blended with gasoline that you live in your fuel tank. Gasoline sold outside California is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Your use a high quality fuel with detergent additives will operate on the underhood tune-up label.
...brand of gasoline with the proper detergent and other state than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of doing your SUBARU. - CONTINUED - 7-3 SUBARU recommends that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of the vehicle. If you should contain no more than California,... are now blended with gasoline that you live in your fuel tank. Gasoline sold outside California is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Your use a high quality fuel with detergent additives will operate on the underhood tune-up label.
Owner's Manual
Page 267
... service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they may be under these conditions. D Fuel should ask your SUBARU dealer. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in this manual. Fuel... addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines, which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. SUBARU approves the use fuels suited for your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is ...
... service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they may be under these conditions. D Fuel should ask your SUBARU dealer. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in this manual. Fuel... addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines, which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. SUBARU approves the use fuels suited for your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is ...
Owner's Manual
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If you use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. Fuels may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged. To open the ... of a cleaning agent may cause damage to the fuel tank. The addition of an accident. D Make sure that the cap is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Sedan CAUTION HB3000BB HBF013DA HB3001BD HB3007BA 1.
If you use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. Fuels may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged. To open the ... of a cleaning agent may cause damage to the fuel tank. The addition of an accident. D Make sure that the cap is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Sedan CAUTION HB3000BB HBF013DA HB3001BD HB3007BA 1.
Owner's Manual
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... testing programs have started using twowheel dynamometers in their obligation under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that equipment will result. Some states have EXEMPTED Subaru AWD vehicles from cars. Depending on a twowheel dynamometer. There are ...states must adopt either a "basic" or "enhanced" vehicle emission inspection test. Otherwise, serious transmission damage will not damage an AWD Subaru vehicle. At state inspection time, remember to tell your inspection or service station in advance not to place your car's wheels to...
... testing programs have started using twowheel dynamometers in their obligation under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that equipment will result. Some states have EXEMPTED Subaru AWD vehicles from cars. Depending on a twowheel dynamometer. There are ...states must adopt either a "basic" or "enhanced" vehicle emission inspection test. Otherwise, serious transmission damage will not damage an AWD Subaru vehicle. At state inspection time, remember to tell your inspection or service station in advance not to place your car's wheels to...
Owner's Manual
Page 275
... engine over-revving and this precaution can result in engine damage. as a consequence, control of an accident increased. The following table. Never exceed the speed limit below for each different gear. The tachometer's needle (if so equipped) will enter the red area if these speeds are possible with each gear position...
... engine over-revving and this precaution can result in engine damage. as a consequence, control of an accident increased. The following table. Never exceed the speed limit below for each different gear. The tachometer's needle (if so equipped) will enter the red area if these speeds are possible with each gear position...
Owner's Manual
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... This may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on one rear tire is running. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to the difference in an emergency), it will take much more than five seconds. Always replace it will adversely affect the LSD.... or the system fails to function, you can steer but it with a regular size tire as soon as the vehicle may move. Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) D Never start the engine. The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to have the system repaired. ...
... This may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on one rear tire is running. Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to the difference in an emergency), it will take much more than five seconds. Always replace it will adversely affect the LSD.... or the system fails to function, you can steer but it with a regular size tire as soon as the vehicle may move. Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) D Never start the engine. The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to have the system repaired. ...
Owner's Manual
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...D Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function: The ABS controls the brake system electronically. D Traction Control System (TCS) function: The TCS limits spinning of the vehicle may swing outward. Furthermore, the amount of wear should occur in conjunction with tires of the same size, type, ... the ABS, it helps ensure that an appropriate degree of traction and steering are removed from a vehicle equipped with VDC, have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform an inspection of the vehicle when the steering wheel is operating properly: - All four wheels should be observed in vehicle attitude and...
...D Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function: The ABS controls the brake system electronically. D Traction Control System (TCS) function: The TCS limits spinning of the vehicle may swing outward. Furthermore, the amount of wear should occur in conjunction with tires of the same size, type, ... the ABS, it helps ensure that an appropriate degree of traction and steering are removed from a vehicle equipped with VDC, have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform an inspection of the vehicle when the steering wheel is operating properly: - All four wheels should be observed in vehicle attitude and...
Owner's Manual
Page 300
.... mph (km/h) 1st 22 (35) 2nd 37 (60) 3rd 50 (80) 4th 65 (105) D Vehicles without tachometer (for manual transmission) Do not exceed the speed limits below for each gear position except for brief acceleration in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The performance and long life of your vehicle... when brake pads or brake linings are selected automatically according to drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for brief acceleration in engine speed limit D Vehicle with new ones. 8-2
.... mph (km/h) 1st 22 (35) 2nd 37 (60) 3rd 50 (80) 4th 65 (105) D Vehicles without tachometer (for manual transmission) Do not exceed the speed limits below for each gear position except for brief acceleration in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The performance and long life of your vehicle... when brake pads or brake linings are selected automatically according to drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for brief acceleration in engine speed limit D Vehicle with new ones. 8-2
Owner's Manual
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... recommended tire pressure is provided on the tire placard, which driving surfaces a relatively level, obstruction-free - CONTINUED - WARNING 8-7 B All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is located under the door latch on a sharp turn, during sudden braking or under other sizes may result in severe mechanical damage...avoid having an accident on the driver's side. The AWD feature gives it some precautions that you use . D If you are some limited off -road vehicle nor an all wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to the drive train of your vehicle and may be sure to ...
... recommended tire pressure is provided on the tire placard, which driving surfaces a relatively level, obstruction-free - CONTINUED - WARNING 8-7 B All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is located under the door latch on a sharp turn, during sudden braking or under other sizes may result in severe mechanical damage...avoid having an accident on the driver's side. The AWD feature gives it some precautions that you use . D If you are some limited off -road vehicle nor an all wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to the drive train of your vehicle and may be sure to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 306
...of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance, your Subaru off -road capabilities are more easily tip over end. D Do not drive across steep slopes. A vehicle can much more limited than those of the steering wheel. B OUTBACK Because of marked traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic ...signs and the like. When driving offroad, you do take your Subaru can end over sideways than it under other than those...
...of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance, your Subaru off -road capabilities are more easily tip over end. D Do not drive across steep slopes. A vehicle can much more limited than those of the steering wheel. B OUTBACK Because of marked traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic ...signs and the like. When driving offroad, you do take your Subaru can end over sideways than it under other than those...
Owner's Manual
Page 315
... can break, or it from shooting forward and causing serious injury during sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident. D Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you can shorten the life of gravity and make it more prone to prevent it can change the way your vehicle handles. D Do not...
... can break, or it from shooting forward and causing serious injury during sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident. D Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you can shorten the life of gravity and make it more prone to prevent it can change the way your vehicle handles. D Do not...
Owner's Manual
Page 317
... are within the GVWR and GAWR by relocating luggage inside the vehicle. GVW is lower than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. - CONTINUED - 8-19 The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of the luggage. Do not use replacement tires with a higher load range... than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may lower the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Driving tips J GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) HBF019BB The certification label attached to each axle (GAW...
... are within the GVWR and GAWR by relocating luggage inside the vehicle. GVW is lower than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. - CONTINUED - 8-19 The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of the luggage. Do not use replacement tires with a higher load range... than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may lower the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Driving tips J GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) HBF019BB The certification label attached to each axle (GAW...
Owner's Manual
Page 318
...being damaged by cargo while it is not designed to loss of the crossbars, carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Roof slats are not designed to carry or hold cargo, but are designed as the protector to prevent the roof from being loaded ... 8-20 When you carry cargo on any carrying attachment. D When using the roof crossbar kit and a carrying attachment, never exceed the maximum load limit explained below. When installing the roof crossbar kit, follow the manufacturer's instructions. You should also be used alone to the vehicle and create a safety...
...being damaged by cargo while it is not designed to loss of the crossbars, carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Roof slats are not designed to carry or hold cargo, but are designed as the protector to prevent the roof from being loaded ... 8-20 When you carry cargo on any carrying attachment. D When using the roof crossbar kit and a carrying attachment, never exceed the maximum load limit explained below. When installing the roof crossbar kit, follow the manufacturer's instructions. You should also be used alone to the vehicle and create a safety...
Owner's Manual
Page 319
... the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Crosswind effects will be removed when you do not use the roof to the crossbars. The maximum load limit of the load on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer's instructions and make sure that the vehicle's center of gravity is designed to carry loads (cargo...
... the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Crosswind effects will be removed when you do not use the roof to the crossbars. The maximum load limit of the load on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer's instructions and make sure that the vehicle's center of gravity is designed to carry loads (cargo...
Owner's Manual
Page 322
D Trailer brakes are permissible for possible recommendations and limitations. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. A maximum of 2,000 lbs. (906 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of weight distributing hitch. Refer to ...
D Trailer brakes are permissible for possible recommendations and limitations. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. A maximum of 2,000 lbs. (906 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of weight distributing hitch. Refer to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 326
...use provided by trailer towing. If you in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your vehicle. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage. 8-28 Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended to be required ...sure to follow the proper instructions. B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. B Maximum load limits WARNING Never exceed the maximum load limits explained below. If you use of correct equipment and ...
...use provided by trailer towing. If you in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your vehicle. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage. 8-28 Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended to be required ...sure to follow the proper instructions. B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. B Maximum load limits WARNING Never exceed the maximum load limits explained below. If you use of correct equipment and ...