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Owner's Manual - Page 14

...resulting loss of the tires. Refer to the "Tires and wheels" section in chapter 11 for their own safety that pets ...Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of each tire (including the spare) at high speeds with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat...values shown on the tire placard.
Owner's Manual - Page 54

... heavy clothing and do not use the extender for the rear seatbelts or for assistance. See your SUBARU dealer. Do not use the extender when the belt itself is needed could reduce the...not long enough to permit the tongue plate to observe the following when using the seatbelt extender. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seatbelt extender If the front seatbelts are available to match...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

...SUBARU dealer. No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to have the system checked. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by lighting for other airbag components In the event of the indicator light...SRS airbag system. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags belt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

... alarm Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for detailed information. Do not get the transmitter wet. Do not expose the transmitter to the following functions. Keys and doors Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle is...
Owner's Manual - Page 169

... " " or " " position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regardless of the position of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to the "ON" position. The fan speed control dial is turned to red 4-4 Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is used to defog the...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

... air conditioner. Air inlet selection button HS4012CA HS4012BA The air conditioner operates only when the engine is automatically set to turn on . Place the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. The indicator - CONTINUED - 4-5 The indicator light will come on a dusty road. In this state, you cannot stop the air conditioner compressor by manually pressing the air...
Owner's Manual - Page 171

... inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to the highest speed. If your vehicle is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to 4-6 HS4013AA To direct warm air to the " " position. 2. Heater operation Defrosting or defogging the windshield Continued operation with an...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

...outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel down . However, the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at this time. Heating and defrosting If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner, when the " " or " " position is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to the most comfortable...
Owner's Manual - Page 175

..." switch is pressed, and is cold, the blower does not run. When the engine coolant is used in the passenger compartment is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compressor automatically and the "A/C" indicator light on the control panel comes on. In the "AUTO" mode, when the...
Owner's Manual - Page 176

... the fan speed, air flow mode, air inlet selection, and air conditioner compressor operation. - CONTINUED - 4-11 In the automatic mode, the system maintains the desired cabin air temperature (this is shown in units of Fahrenheit for the US model and in Centigrade for the Canadian model. When the "AUTO" switch is pressed, the indicator light on the switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 177

...change the system back to normal. 4-12 When the "OFF" switch is pressed, the outside air introduction mode (air inlet selection OFF) is shown in units of Fahrenheit for the US model and in Centigrade for 1 second or longer if you operated. You can safely do so, turn off (the air conditioner compressor... and fan turn the light... operation, the indicator light on the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 178

... pushing the "OFF" switch. When the " " switch is pushed, regardless whether the air conditioner is operating or not, outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, the air conditioner compressor turns on . Select any of the four fan speeds by illumination of the corresponding indicator light around the dial. - CONTINUED - 4-13 Climate control - Defroster switch the system to...
Owner's Manual - Page 179

NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air temperature is pushed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light comes on. The selected air flow mode is indicated by turning the air flow control dial. Select the desired air flow mode by illumination of the corresponding indicator light around the dial. (Ventilation): Air flows through the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183

... a steep upgrade. This condition is normal and does not indicate any problem with an air filtration system, replace the filter element according to temporarily shut off when engine is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is fully depressed such as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty. 4-18...
Owner's Manual - Page 243

... See your dealer or a qualified service technician if you live in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may impair driveability and fuel economy. If you use a fuel with gasoline that you accelerate. Turbo models The 2.5 Liter turbo engine is designed to as indicated on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be concerned if...
Owner's Manual - Page 244

... you continuously use of your engine and fuel system. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which may affect the performance of gasoline with materials called oxygenates. Use of your SUBARU dealer. duce vehicle emissions. Many gasolines are now blended with detergent additives will help keep your vehicle to an authorized dealer for cleaner air Your use a high quality...
Owner's Manual - Page 247

... state inspection programs in one place. Some states have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged. If you use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. Starting and operating Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of a state's air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a "basic" or "enhanced" vehicle emission inspection test. Depending...
Owner's Manual - Page 358

... conventional engine oil. Maintenance and service Recommended grade and viscosity under pressure, you must use oil of the same classification, viscosity and grade shown in this owner's manual, and must follow the oil and filter changing intervals shown in the maintenance schedule. API classification SL (or SJ): SAE viscosity No.: 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50...
Owner's Manual - Page 363

... reserve tank's "FULL" level. 10.Put the radiator cap and reservoir cap back on and tighten firmly. Start and run the engine for more frequently. Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed. If there is not installed when the engine backfires, you always use genuine SUBARU parts. 11-20 Replacing the air cleaner element Non-turbo models...
Owner's Manual - Page 435

...33 Windows ...2-21 R Rear Combination lights ...11-69 Differential gear oil level ...11-31 Gate ...2-24, 9-17 Seats ...1-9 Viscous limited slip differential (LSD) ...7-20 Rear window Defogger switch ...3-28 Wiper and washer switch ...3-26 Wiper blades ...11-53 Remote keyless entry system ...2-6 Replacing Air cleaner element ...11-20 Battery (remote keyless entry) ...2-9 14-6 Bulbs ...Transmitters...

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