Owner's Manual
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Illustrated index Exterior 1 2 3 4 5 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) Hood lock release (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-19) Bulb replacement (page 11-65) Wiper switch (page 3-26) Moonroof (page 2-32) Roof rail (page 8-20) Door locks (page 2-3) Tire pressure (page 11-44) Flat tires (page 9-5) Tire chains (page 8-15) Fog light switch (page 3-24) Tie-down hooks (page 9-21) Towing hook (page 9-21) 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 UBF003BB 12
Illustrated index Exterior 1 2 3 4 5 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) Hood lock release (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-19) Bulb replacement (page 11-65) Wiper switch (page 3-26) Moonroof (page 2-32) Roof rail (page 8-20) Door locks (page 2-3) Tire pressure (page 11-44) Flat tires (page 9-5) Tire chains (page 8-15) Fog light switch (page 3-24) Tie-down hooks (page 9-21) Towing hook (page 9-21) 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 UBF003BB 12
Owner's Manual
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2 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 1 2 3 7) 8) Rear wiper switch (page 3-27) Rear window defogger switch (page 3-28) Fuel filler lid (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-22) Towing hook (page 9-21) Trunk/Rear gate (page 2-26/231) Tie-down hooks (page 9-21) Bulb replacement (page 11-71) 8 7 6 5 4 4 6 8 7 5 UBF061BB - CONTINUED - 13
2 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 1 2 3 7) 8) Rear wiper switch (page 3-27) Rear window defogger switch (page 3-28) Fuel filler lid (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-22) Towing hook (page 9-21) Trunk/Rear gate (page 2-26/231) Tie-down hooks (page 9-21) Bulb replacement (page 11-71) 8 7 6 5 4 4 6 8 7 5 UBF061BB - CONTINUED - 13
Owner's Manual
Page 146
... to "LOCK" while the vehicle is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer. And when the engine is being driven or towed because that turns the ignition switch. Also, if a large keyholder is attached to the key, your knees or hands may act on it in the...
... to "LOCK" while the vehicle is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer. And when the engine is being driven or towed because that turns the ignition switch. Also, if a large keyholder is attached to the key, your knees or hands may act on it in the...
Owner's Manual
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... light comes on could cause serious damage, which may indicate that there is not tightened until it clicks. Stop towing a trailer as soon as necessary could be covered by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. 3-11 Avoid steep uphill grades. If you should have your vehicle checked by your... vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on while you are driving, have recently refueled your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on when the fuel filler cap is a problem or potential...
... light comes on could cause serious damage, which may indicate that there is not tightened until it clicks. Stop towing a trailer as soon as necessary could be covered by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. 3-11 Avoid steep uphill grades. If you should have your vehicle checked by your... vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on while you are driving, have recently refueled your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on when the fuel filler cap is a problem or potential...
Owner's Manual
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.... Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the VDC system also becomes unable to come on when the ignition switch is turned to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. 3-14 The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but you should have the brakes inspected by...checked at all in this case, the ordinary functions of the ABS/VDC system becomes faulty. The VDC warning light comes on , have your vehicle towed to the "ON" position. Instruments and controls The VDC warning light does not come on. The VDC warning light remains on during driving, but ...
.... Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the VDC system also becomes unable to come on when the ignition switch is turned to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. 3-14 The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but you should have the brakes inspected by...checked at all in this case, the ordinary functions of the ABS/VDC system becomes faulty. The VDC warning light comes on , have your vehicle towed to the "ON" position. Instruments and controls The VDC warning light does not come on. The VDC warning light remains on during driving, but ...
Owner's Manual
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Have the vehicle towed to Front Wheel Drive for repair. Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is fully released. Front-wheel ... except GT and vehicle with VDC) This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to the nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance or similar purposes. It goes out when the parking brake is nearly empty about 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). If...
Have the vehicle towed to Front Wheel Drive for repair. Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is fully released. Front-wheel ... except GT and vehicle with VDC) This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to the nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance or similar purposes. It goes out when the parking brake is nearly empty about 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). If...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
... may render the VDC system unable to that for all four tires. on gravel-covered or rutted roads on unfinished roads when the vehicle is towing a trailer when the vehicle is equipped with a VDC system, it feels to the ON position; Even if the vehicle is fitted with VDC. All four...
... may render the VDC system unable to that for all four tires. on gravel-covered or rutted roads on unfinished roads when the vehicle is towing a trailer when the vehicle is equipped with a VDC system, it feels to the ON position; Even if the vehicle is fitted with VDC. All four...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicles ...Off road driving ...Winter driving ...8-2 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-6 8-8 8-11 8-11 8-12 8-13 8-14 8-15 8-16 Trailer towing tips ...8-37 Loading your vehicle ... Operation during cold weather ...Driving on snowy and icy roads ...Corrosion protection ...Snow tires ...Tire chains ...Rocking the...GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ...Connecting a trailer ...When you do not tow a trailer ...Warranties and maintenance ...Maximum load limits ...Trailer hitches ...Connecting a trailer ... 8-17 8-18 8-19 8-20 8-25 8-27 8 ...
... vehicles ...Off road driving ...Winter driving ...8-2 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-6 8-8 8-11 8-11 8-12 8-13 8-14 8-15 8-16 Trailer towing tips ...8-37 Loading your vehicle ... Operation during cold weather ...Driving on snowy and icy roads ...Corrosion protection ...Snow tires ...Tire chains ...Rocking the...GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ...Connecting a trailer ...When you do not tow a trailer ...Warranties and maintenance ...Maximum load limits ...Trailer hitches ...Connecting a trailer ... 8-17 8-18 8-19 8-20 8-25 8-27 8 ...
Owner's Manual
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...under other similar conditions. If you do take your vehicle. For detail information, see "Towing" section in order to avoid having an accident on -road driving conditions. All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is a passenger car designed primarily for repair under other than those ...on-road use. Driving tips There are driving an all terrain vehicle. It is neither a conventional off road, you must observe when towing your SUBARU off -road vehicle nor an all wheel drive vehicle could subject the vehicle to on a sharp turn, during sudden braking or under ...
...under other similar conditions. If you do take your vehicle. For detail information, see "Towing" section in order to avoid having an accident on -road driving conditions. All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is a passenger car designed primarily for repair under other than those ...on-road use. Driving tips There are driving an all terrain vehicle. It is neither a conventional off road, you must observe when towing your SUBARU off -road vehicle nor an all wheel drive vehicle could subject the vehicle to on a sharp turn, during sudden braking or under ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving tips next section (applicable to the OUTBACK) for firmness and ensure that the bed of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance, your SUBARU can be driven on the outside of traction and even vehicle rollover. - CONTINUED - 8-9 Do not take your vehicle and may cause it does not ... in mind that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger car and is flat. Instead drive with water. The water should be shallow enough that you will not have the benefit of your vehicle and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to drive through water, such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,...
Driving tips next section (applicable to the OUTBACK) for firmness and ensure that the bed of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance, your SUBARU can be driven on the outside of traction and even vehicle rollover. - CONTINUED - 8-9 Do not take your vehicle and may cause it does not ... in mind that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger car and is flat. Instead drive with water. The water should be shallow enough that you will not have the benefit of your vehicle and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to drive through water, such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,...
Owner's Manual
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...If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". Refer to check the hitch pin and safety pin for possible recommendations and limitations. Never exceed the maximum weight specified for ...the trailer hitch. Connecting a trailer 1. UB8018BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 Trailer brakes are permissible for the trailer hitch. Towing trailers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch receiver tube. Remove the receiver cover from...
...If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". Refer to check the hitch pin and safety pin for possible recommendations and limitations. Never exceed the maximum weight specified for ...the trailer hitch. Connecting a trailer 1. UB8018BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 Trailer brakes are permissible for the trailer hitch. Towing trailers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch receiver tube. Remove the receiver cover from...
Owner's Manual
Page 346
... turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. When you do not tow a trailer Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube - CONTINUED - 8-27 HS8015BA UG8034BA Hitch harness connector Do not connect safety chains to the...
... turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. When you do not tow a trailer Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube - CONTINUED - 8-27 HS8015BA UG8034BA Hitch harness connector Do not connect safety chains to the...
Owner's Manual
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... proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease. Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your car's engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on correct...
... proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease. Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your car's engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on correct...
Owner's Manual
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... damage. and trailer are required when the trailer and its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight shown below . Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. Total trailer weight HS8016AA Adequate size trailer brakes are ...acceptable. Make sure the load and its distribution in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000...
... damage. and trailer are required when the trailer and its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight shown below . Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. Total trailer weight HS8016AA Adequate size trailer brakes are ...acceptable. Make sure the load and its distribution in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000...
Owner's Manual
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... for over 5 miles (8 km) with brakes. AT models When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with an outside temperature of 104°F (40°C) or above . When towing a trailer with an outside temperature of 104°F (40°C) or above . 8-30 Driving tips OUTBACK Wagon Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs...
... for over 5 miles (8 km) with brakes. AT models When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with an outside temperature of 104°F (40°C) or above . When towing a trailer with an outside temperature of 104°F (40°C) or above . 8-30 Driving tips OUTBACK Wagon Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs...
Owner's Manual
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The tongue load can be during cornering, resulting in the illustration below. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would be weighed with more weight in the back of trailer's axle than in the front, the load ... a bathroom scale as shown. - CONTINUED - 8-33 This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced during actual towing, using a jack as shown in oversteer, spin out and/or jackknifing. Driving tips Tongue load Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11...
The tongue load can be during cornering, resulting in the illustration below. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would be weighed with more weight in the back of trailer's axle than in the front, the load ... a bathroom scale as shown. - CONTINUED - 8-33 This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced during actual towing, using a jack as shown in oversteer, spin out and/or jackknifing. Driving tips Tongue load Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11...
Owner's Manual
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... and approximately 40 percent in the front; Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. Be sure that all cargo is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is firmly...
... and approximately 40 percent in the front; Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. Be sure that all cargo is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is firmly...
Owner's Manual
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...of view without safety chains could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. Driving tips Trailer safety chains Side mirrors Always use towing mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electri8-36 For safety, always ...connect the towing vehicle and trailer with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use safety chains between your hitch and trailer. If significant blind spots occur...
...of view without safety chains could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. Driving tips Trailer safety chains Side mirrors Always use towing mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electri8-36 For safety, always ...connect the towing vehicle and trailer with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use safety chains between your hitch and trailer. If significant blind spots occur...
Owner's Manual
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... please consult your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire. Tires and in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle. In the event your SUBARU dealer. Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is not designed... to sustain the towing load. Make sure that the spare tire is shown in chapter 12, "Specifications" Trailer...
... please consult your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire. Tires and in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle. In the event your SUBARU dealer. Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is not designed... to sustain the towing load. Make sure that the spare tire is shown in chapter 12, "Specifications" Trailer...
Owner's Manual
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...tire pressures are in skidding or jackknifing and loss of large trucks or buses. Sufficient time should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. In a tight turn . If any problems are connected properly. If the vehicle is required because of the vehicle/trailer ...combination before turning. Check that the vehicle and trailer are apparent, do not tow the trailer. Driving with the trailer attached. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in good condition. Crosswinds can be closer than...
...tire pressures are in skidding or jackknifing and loss of large trucks or buses. Sufficient time should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. In a tight turn . If any problems are connected properly. If the vehicle is required because of the vehicle/trailer ...combination before turning. Check that the vehicle and trailer are apparent, do not tow the trailer. Driving with the trailer attached. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in good condition. Crosswinds can be closer than...