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... not found in this manual are those in this Owner's Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you may be for minimizing emission pollutants. Some explanations, therefore may understand your vehicle and its operation. We .... This Owner's Manual applies to all models and covers all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to read this manual in your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN is a registered trademark of resale. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES...
... not found in this manual are those in this Owner's Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you may be for minimizing emission pollutants. Some explanations, therefore may understand your vehicle and its operation. We .... This Owner's Manual applies to all models and covers all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to read this manual in your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN is a registered trademark of resale. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES...
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This manual describes the following vehicle types. 1) 4-door 2) 5-door and OUTBACK 3) WRX STI
This manual describes the following vehicle types. 1) 4-door 2) 5-door and OUTBACK 3) WRX STI
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...with HID headlights CAUTION High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights contain mercury. 1 Warranties & Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the "Warranty and Service Booklet". Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of the HID ... How to operate the keys, locks and windows. Each chapter begins with the following warranties: . All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in this manual. This manual is composed of coverage and exclusions, is in serious injury and damage ...
...with HID headlights CAUTION High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights contain mercury. 1 Warranties & Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the "Warranty and Service Booklet". Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of the HID ... How to operate the keys, locks and windows. Each chapter begins with the following warranties: . All SUBARU vehicles distributed by an authorized SUBARU dealer in this manual. This manual is composed of coverage and exclusions, is in serious injury and damage ...
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...the caution is ignored. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation ...that 's in this happen", depending upon the context. You will find something you how to drive your SUBARU in which injury or damage to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and...
...the caution is ignored. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation ...that 's in this happen", depending upon the context. You will find something you how to drive your SUBARU in which injury or damage to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and...
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3 Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Mark WARNING Name Mark Seat heater Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn CAUTION Windshield wiper deicer Power door lock and unlock Passengers' windows lock and unlock Fuel Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe) Rear window wiper Hazard warning flasher Rear window washer Engine hood Lights Trunk lid (4-door) Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger/Windshield wiper deicer - CONTINUED - Wiper intermittent Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets ...
3 Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Mark WARNING Name Mark Seat heater Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn CAUTION Windshield wiper deicer Power door lock and unlock Passengers' windows lock and unlock Fuel Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe) Rear window wiper Hazard warning flasher Rear window washer Engine hood Lights Trunk lid (4-door) Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger/Windshield wiper deicer - CONTINUED - Wiper intermittent Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets ...
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The SRS airbags deploy with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as possible and sit upright and well back in the vehicle should move . For the seatbelt system, refer to fasten seatbelts. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in case of serious injury becomes greater in a crash even when the ...
The SRS airbags deploy with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as possible and sit upright and well back in the vehicle should move . For the seatbelt system, refer to fasten seatbelts. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in case of serious injury becomes greater in a crash even when the ...
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While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in a collision, because the child will be restrained using the lock switch when children are not restrained or improperly restrained. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Help prevent young children from injury in the REAR seat and be caught between the passenger and objects inside , particularly for the child's age, height and weight. On hot or ...
While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in a collision, because the child will be restrained using the lock switch when children are not restrained or improperly restrained. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Help prevent young children from injury in the REAR seat and be caught between the passenger and objects inside , particularly for the child's age, height and weight. On hot or ...
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If at any time you suspect that injury. If you drive after drinking - even if you have no choice but to drive the vehicle in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. Please don't drink and drive. However if you drink just a little - it . . Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for the brief time needed to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel. & Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) WARNING . 6 "*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)" F1-37. Drunken driving is dangerous, or even ...
If at any time you suspect that injury. If you drive after drinking - even if you have no choice but to drive the vehicle in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. Please don't drink and drive. However if you drink just a little - it . . Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for the brief time needed to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel. & Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) WARNING . 6 "*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)" F1-37. Drunken driving is dangerous, or even ...
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.... & Driving when tired or sleepy WARNING When you are addicted to safely operate a motor vehicle. On long trips, you should share the driving with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Also, do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to refresh yourself before using your vehicle CAUTION Your vehicle should...
.... & Driving when tired or sleepy WARNING When you are addicted to safely operate a motor vehicle. On long trips, you should share the driving with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Also, do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to refresh yourself before using your vehicle CAUTION Your vehicle should...
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Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. For detailed information, refer to "Tires and wheels" F11-33. & California proposition 65 warning WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. & Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your vehicle. In addition, certain fluids in temperature could lead to an accident. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured...
Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. For detailed information, refer to "Tires and wheels" F11-33. & California proposition 65 warning WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. & Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your vehicle. In addition, certain fluids in temperature could lead to an accident. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured...
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Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips 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 14
Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips 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 14
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10 Illustrated index & Exterior 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Engine hood (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-35) Replacing bulbs (page 11-48) Wiper switch (page 3-40) Moonroof (page 2-26) Door locks (page 2-4) Tire pressure (page 11-35) Flat tires (page 9-6) Snow tires (page 8-10) Front fog light switch (page 3-38) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14) Towing hook (page 9-14)
10 Illustrated index & Exterior 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Engine hood (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-35) Replacing bulbs (page 11-48) Wiper switch (page 3-40) Moonroof (page 2-26) Door locks (page 2-4) Tire pressure (page 11-35) Flat tires (page 9-6) Snow tires (page 8-10) Front fog light switch (page 3-38) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14) Towing hook (page 9-14)
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11 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Rear window defogger button (page 3-45) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5) Child safety locks (page 2-19) Tie-down hook (page 9-14) Trunk lid (page 2-22) Rear gate (page 2-24) Towing hook (page 9-14) - CONTINUED -
11 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Rear window defogger button (page 3-45) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5) Child safety locks (page 2-19) Tie-down hook (page 9-14) Trunk lid (page 2-22) Rear gate (page 2-24) Towing hook (page 9-14) - CONTINUED -
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13 1) 2) 3) 4) Center console (page 6-5) Cup holder (page 6-5) Front power supply socket (page 6-8) Glove box (page 6-5) - CONTINUED -
13 1) 2) 3) 4) Center console (page 6-5) Cup holder (page 6-5) Front power supply socket (page 6-8) Glove box (page 6-5) - CONTINUED -
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14 & Instrument panel 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) Door locks (page 2-4) Outside mirror switch (page 3-44) Illumination brightness control (page 3-37) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-38) Light control switch (page 3-35) Combination meter (page 3-5/page 3-12) Wiper control lever (page 3-39) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) Audio (page 5-1) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-15/page 7-17)/ Select lever (AT) (page 7-23) Climate control (page 4-1) Cruise control (page 7-47) Horn (page 3-48) SRS airbag (page 1-37) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-47) Audio ...
14 & Instrument panel 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) Door locks (page 2-4) Outside mirror switch (page 3-44) Illumination brightness control (page 3-37) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-38) Light control switch (page 3-35) Combination meter (page 3-5/page 3-12) Wiper control lever (page 3-39) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) Audio (page 5-1) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-15/page 7-17)/ Select lever (AT) (page 7-23) Climate control (page 4-1) Cruise control (page 7-47) Horn (page 3-48) SRS airbag (page 1-37) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-47) Audio ...
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15 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1) 2) 3) 4) Windshield wiper (page 3-40) Mist (page 3-41) Windshield washer (page 3-41) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-41) 5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-40) 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-39) 7) Light control switch (page 3-35) 8) Fog light switch (page 3-38) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-35) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-36) 11) Turn signal (page 3-37) - CONTINUED -
15 & Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1) 2) 3) 4) Windshield wiper (page 3-40) Mist (page 3-41) Windshield washer (page 3-41) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-41) 5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-40) 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-39) 7) Light control switch (page 3-35) 8) Fog light switch (page 3-38) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-35) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-36) 11) Turn signal (page 3-37) - CONTINUED -
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U.S.-spec. 18 ! models (non-turbo models) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Tachometer (page 3-14) Speedometer (page 3-13) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-20)
U.S.-spec. 18 ! models (non-turbo models) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Tachometer (page 3-14) Speedometer (page 3-13) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-20)
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models (non-turbo models) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Tachometer (page 3-14) Speedometer (page 3-13) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-20) - CONTINUED - Except U.S.-spec. 21 !
models (non-turbo models) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Tachometer (page 3-14) Speedometer (page 3-13) Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-29) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-20) - CONTINUED - Except U.S.-spec. 21 !
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models) SPORT mode indicator light (AT models) Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI) Page 3-21 Mark Name Turn signal indicator lights High beam indicator light Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) Page 3-30 3-22 3-30 3-16 3-24 3-30 2-3, 3-28 3-30 / 3-26 3-30 3-19 3-30 3-25 3-20 3-25 3-22 3-21 3-21 3-29 3-27 3-29 22 & Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Seatbelt warning light Front passenger's seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light / Front passenger's frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator CHECK ENGINE warning light/...
models) SPORT mode indicator light (AT models) Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI) Page 3-21 Mark Name Turn signal indicator lights High beam indicator light Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) Page 3-30 3-22 3-30 3-16 3-24 3-30 2-3, 3-28 3-30 / 3-26 3-30 3-19 3-30 3-25 3-20 3-25 3-22 3-21 3-21 3-29 3-27 3-29 22 & Warning and indicator lights Mark Name Seatbelt warning light Front passenger's seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light / Front passenger's frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator CHECK ENGINE warning light/...
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23 Mark Name Driver's control center differential auto indicator light (WRX STI) Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) REV indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [+] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [−] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport (S) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Intelligent mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Page 3-30 3-31 3-31 3-30 3-31 3-29 3-29 3-29 - CONTINUED -
23 Mark Name Driver's control center differential auto indicator light (WRX STI) Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) REV indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [+] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [−] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport (S) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Intelligent mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Page 3-30 3-31 3-31 3-30 3-31 3-29 3-29 3-29 - CONTINUED -