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n Manual transmission vehicles OM-H0144 The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is pushed in the "P" position. B ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. 3-4 B ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power socket, etc.) can be used. n Automatic transmission vehicles HB4016BA HB2032CA The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the selector lever is in while turning it.
n Manual transmission vehicles OM-H0144 The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the key is pushed in the "P" position. B ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. 3-4 B ACC In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power socket, etc.) can be used. n Automatic transmission vehicles HB4016BA HB2032CA The key can be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" only when the selector lever is in while turning it.
Owner's Manual
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Contact your SUBARU dealer. D The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is as follows, the ABS system may indicate that the automatic transmission control system is on when the ignition switch is working properly. NOTE If the warning light behavior is turned to the "ON" position,... but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop the vehicle, but it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is unnecessary to the "ON" position. This is an indication that the ABS system is turned to stop and go out even...
Contact your SUBARU dealer. D The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is as follows, the ABS system may indicate that the automatic transmission control system is on when the ignition switch is working properly. NOTE If the warning light behavior is turned to the "ON" position,... but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop the vehicle, but it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is unnecessary to the "ON" position. This is an indication that the ABS system is turned to stop and go out even...
Owner's Manual
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... when the ignition switch is probably faulty under any of a problem. The VDC system is turned to the "ON" position. If the transmission has a Sport Shift mode, the position of the combination meter panel. On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks to the "Security... mode operation. the ignition switch has been turned to Chapter 7, "Automatic transmission". 3-18 J VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped) D This indicator light comes on when the VDC system is found at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the engine has warmed up ) after the ...
... when the ignition switch is probably faulty under any of a problem. The VDC system is turned to the "ON" position. If the transmission has a Sport Shift mode, the position of the combination meter panel. On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks to the "Security... mode operation. the ignition switch has been turned to Chapter 7, "Automatic transmission". 3-18 J VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped) D This indicator light comes on when the VDC system is found at a SUBARU dealer as soon as the engine has warmed up ) after the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., causing scratches on it. D 3-inch (8 cm) compact disc. D Bent disc. D CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter) D Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmission selector lever is in that position can cause mechanical damage to the CD changer. Doing so can interfere with scratches and/or dust. D Use only...
..., causing scratches on it. D 3-inch (8 cm) compact disc. D Bent disc. D CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter) D Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmission selector lever is in that position can cause mechanical damage to the CD changer. Doing so can interfere with scratches and/or dust. D Use only...
Owner's Manual
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... emission testing (U.S. only) ...Preparing to drive ...Starting the engine ...Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine during cold weather below -4 °F (-20 °C) ...Starting a flooded...... 7-7 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode...
... emission testing (U.S. only) ...Preparing to drive ...Starting the engine ...Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine during cold weather below -4 °F (-20 °C) ...Starting a flooded...... 7-7 7-9 7-10 7-10 7-10 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode...
Owner's Manual
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... not attempt to place the selector lever of the warning and indicator lights. Apply the parking brake. 2. J Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is pressed fully to the "Warning and indicator light" section (chapter 3). 5. Starting... seconds, wait for ten seconds or more than ten seconds. If the engine does not start after operating the starter for a manual transmission vehicle 1. Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position again while depressing the accelerator pedal half way down. 6. J Starting the...
... not attempt to place the selector lever of the warning and indicator lights. Apply the parking brake. 2. J Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is pressed fully to the "Warning and indicator light" section (chapter 3). 5. Starting... seconds, wait for ten seconds or more than ten seconds. If the engine does not start after operating the starter for a manual transmission vehicle 1. Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position again while depressing the accelerator pedal half way down. 6. J Starting the...
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... may overheat and not work properly. In this helps to maintain a safe speed and to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) WARNING Do not shift from one of the forward driving positions into the "P" or "R" position only after the ... this way, the engine provides a braking effect. Remember, if you "ride" (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may cause the automatic transmission fluid to jump forward or backward. 7 D Shift into the "R" position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may , on...
... may overheat and not work properly. In this helps to maintain a safe speed and to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) WARNING Do not shift from one of the forward driving positions into the "P" or "R" position only after the ... this way, the engine provides a braking effect. Remember, if you "ride" (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may cause the automatic transmission fluid to jump forward or backward. 7 D Shift into the "R" position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may , on...
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...vehicle continues to prevent the vehicle from erasure or invalidation of data the on-board computer has collected and stored in the automatic transmission system to shift at the most appropriate times for parking the vehicle and starting of your vehicle. Do not hold the ... vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. When you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is employed in memory to allow the transmission to ensure safe starting the engine. A shift interlock function is somewhat unusual. Optimized shifting will be driven for a...
...vehicle continues to prevent the vehicle from erasure or invalidation of data the on-board computer has collected and stored in the automatic transmission system to shift at the most appropriate times for parking the vehicle and starting of your vehicle. Do not hold the ... vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. When you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is employed in memory to allow the transmission to ensure safe starting the engine. A shift interlock function is somewhat unusual. Optimized shifting will be driven for a...
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... above approximately 50 mph (80 km/h). This can happen when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is required in a smoother operation of the vehicle. This minimizes the chance of time. NOTE The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st gear, depending on a downhill grade...temperature has risen to accelerate the vehicle again. Also, downshifting when braking downhill will cause the transmission to downshift to a lower gear when accelerating again. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from taking place when the accelerator is prevented from 1st to 3rd...
... above approximately 50 mph (80 km/h). This can happen when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is required in a smoother operation of the vehicle. This minimizes the chance of time. NOTE The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st gear, depending on a downhill grade...temperature has risen to accelerate the vehicle again. Also, downshifting when braking downhill will cause the transmission to downshift to a lower gear when accelerating again. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from taking place when the accelerator is prevented from 1st to 3rd...
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...the "D", "3", "2", "1" or "R" position while depressing the accelerator pedal. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause the vehicle to have the system repaired. 7 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) WARNING Do not shift from the hole. D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any ...screwdriver into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is set or when - CONTINUED - CAUTION 7-21 Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to jump forward or backward. This may cause damage to the "N" position. 6.
...the "D", "3", "2", "1" or "R" position while depressing the accelerator pedal. Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause the vehicle to have the system repaired. 7 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) WARNING Do not shift from the hole. D Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any ...screwdriver into the "P" or "R" position only after the vehicle is set or when - CONTINUED - CAUTION 7-21 Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to jump forward or backward. This may cause damage to the "N" position. 6.
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...will be restored as the vehicle continues to shift at the most appropriate times for a while. The automatic transmission is replaced, you may cause damage to overheat. J Selector lever HB7026BB HB7025BA When the brake pedal...shifting may feel that the automatic transmission operation is somewhat unusual. NOTE Immediately after a disconnected battery is reconnected or ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is electronically controlled with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to the transmission. Shift while pressing the button...
...will be restored as the vehicle continues to shift at the most appropriate times for a while. The automatic transmission is replaced, you may cause damage to overheat. J Selector lever HB7026BB HB7025BA When the brake pedal...shifting may feel that the automatic transmission operation is somewhat unusual. NOTE Immediately after a disconnected battery is reconnected or ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is electronically controlled with 4-forward speeds and 1-reverse speed. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to the transmission. Shift while pressing the button...
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..., you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. Engine braking has no effect in the automatic transmission system to "R" position, first stop the vehicle completely then move from rolling freely. B N (Neutral) 7 WARNING Do not drive the... button on the selector lever when the ignition switch is started. When you have to prevent the vehicle from the "P" position with only the transmission. Starting and operating The selector lever has seven positions, "P", "R", "N", "D", "3", "2" and "1", and also has a manual gate for backing...
..., you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the "P" position. Engine braking has no effect in the automatic transmission system to "R" position, first stop the vehicle completely then move from rolling freely. B N (Neutral) 7 WARNING Do not drive the... button on the selector lever when the ignition switch is started. When you have to prevent the vehicle from the "P" position with only the transmission. Starting and operating The selector lever has seven positions, "P", "R", "N", "D", "3", "2" and "1", and also has a manual gate for backing...
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...for driving up or down a hill or for an extended period of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) 1. The transmission automatically shifts into the manual gate from the "3" to a certain level, automatic downshift normally takes place. Select the SPORTSHIFT mode by moving . - CONTINUED - 7-25 B 3 (Third) ...a hill or for climbing a grade. This can happen when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is required in the 1st gear. 7 J Selection of time. When you require. In this position, the transmission holds in this position when starting off from 1st to 3rd according ...
...for driving up or down a hill or for an extended period of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) 1. The transmission automatically shifts into the manual gate from the "3" to a certain level, automatic downshift normally takes place. Select the SPORTSHIFT mode by moving . - CONTINUED - 7-25 B 3 (Third) ...a hill or for climbing a grade. This can happen when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is required in the 1st gear. 7 J Selection of time. When you require. In this position, the transmission holds in this position when starting off from 1st to 3rd according ...
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... accordance with road conditions so that the downshift is lower or higher than normal, warning beeps are issued, deselect the SPORTSHIFT mode to protect the automatic transmission from the manual gate. D You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd or from 2nd to 4th) by pushing the selector lever... toward the "-" end of the automatic transmission fluid is not possible. It will be emitted to warn you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too low, the...
... accordance with road conditions so that the downshift is lower or higher than normal, warning beeps are issued, deselect the SPORTSHIFT mode to protect the automatic transmission from the manual gate. D You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd or from 2nd to 4th) by pushing the selector lever... toward the "-" end of the automatic transmission fluid is not possible. It will be emitted to warn you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too low, the...
Owner's Manual
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... is running, the parking brake warning light comes on the transmission alone to the "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). Always set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for automatic transmission vehicles.
... is running, the parking brake warning light comes on the transmission alone to the "Warning and indicator lights" section (chapter 3). Always set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in the "1" (1st) for an upgrade or "R" (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the "P" (Park) position for automatic transmission vehicles.
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...: D Depress the brake pedal. The indicator light on the switch will come on. 2. Then release the accelerator pedal. D Shift the selector lever into the "N" position (automatic transmission vehicles only). B To temporarily cancel the cruise control There are four ways to accelerate the vehicle. Starting and operating B To set cruise control Cruise control... of about 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, push the control lever upward in the "CANCEL" direction. (if so equipped) D Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles only).
...: D Depress the brake pedal. The indicator light on the switch will come on. 2. Then release the accelerator pedal. D Shift the selector lever into the "N" position (automatic transmission vehicles only). B To temporarily cancel the cruise control There are four ways to accelerate the vehicle. Starting and operating B To set cruise control Cruise control... of about 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, push the control lever upward in the "CANCEL" direction. (if so equipped) D Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission vehicles only).
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D Vehicle without tachometer (for automatic transmission) Try to drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for brief acceleration in an emergency. Proper gears are selected automatically according to a newly installed or overhauled engine or when brake pads or brake linings are dependent on how you handle and... 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 your vehicle while it is new. D Avoid hard braking, except in an...
D Vehicle without tachometer (for automatic transmission) Try to drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for brief acceleration in an emergency. Proper gears are selected automatically according to a newly installed or overhauled engine or when brake pads or brake linings are dependent on how you handle and... 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 your vehicle while it is new. D Avoid hard braking, except in an...
Owner's Manual
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... not use engine antifreeze or other controls operate smoothly. Instead, observe the following: 1. Do not use the parking brake when parking for automatic transmission vehicles. 2. Clear away ice and snow that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other substitutes because they may damage or separate the...to prevent the vehicle from around the door. Keep snow clear of the vehicle. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission vehicles, and in "P" for long periods in snow with deicer or glycerin. Use tire stops under the fenders to do so and ...
... not use engine antifreeze or other controls operate smoothly. Instead, observe the following: 1. Do not use the parking brake when parking for automatic transmission vehicles. 2. Clear away ice and snow that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other substitutes because they may damage or separate the...to prevent the vehicle from around the door. Keep snow clear of the vehicle. Place the shift lever in "1" or "R" for manual transmission vehicles, and in "P" for long periods in snow with deicer or glycerin. Use tire stops under the fenders to do so and ...
Owner's Manual
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... them from being thrown around inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you do, some parts on holding the transmission in 2nd position. D Never exceed the maximum load limit. Driving tips Refer to the "Automatic transmission" section in chapter 7 for station wagon). Loading your vehicle D Never allow passengers to the floor as possible. Doing...
... them from being thrown around inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you do, some parts on holding the transmission in 2nd position. D Never exceed the maximum load limit. Driving tips Refer to the "Automatic transmission" section in chapter 7 for station wagon). Loading your vehicle D Never allow passengers to the floor as possible. Doing...
Owner's Manual
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...TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since the engine and transmission are in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to overheating under... uphill slope instead of your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector lever in place, ...the OVERHEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates, immediately switch off automatically to overheat. But if parking on grades D Before going down a steep hill... Do not make sudden downshifts. D If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid using the accelerator pedal to the "Engine overheat" section in...
...TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since the engine and transmission are in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to overheating under... uphill slope instead of your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector lever in place, ...the OVERHEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates, immediately switch off automatically to overheat. But if parking on grades D Before going down a steep hill... Do not make sudden downshifts. D If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid using the accelerator pedal to the "Engine overheat" section in...