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Subaru 1999 Impreza, Owner'S Manual

The Subaru 1999 Impreza Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide that allows you to harness every aspect of your vehicle's performance. Discover detailed instructions, maintenance tips, and essential troubleshooting techniques within this manual. Download it for free from manualshive.com to unlock the full potential of your Impreza experience.

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IMPREZA U.S.A. (E)

8

 In case of emergency

8-15

– CONTINUED –

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Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground

WARNING

Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with the front
wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the
ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the opera-
tion or deterioration of the viscous coupling.

CAUTION

When transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a
flat-bed truck.

HG0109

1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring it
to the upper level if necessary.
2. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral.
3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position while the vehicle
is being towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Summary of Contents for 1999 Impreza

Page 1: ...Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety 1 9 9 9 O W N E R S M A N U A L including ...

Page 2: ...tact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer The information specifications and illustrations found in this manu al are those in effect at the time of printing FUJI HEAVY INDUS TRIES LTD reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles pre...

Page 3: ... belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbag Chapter 3 Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica tors and how to use the instruments and other switches Chapter 4 Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control Chapter 5 Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system Chapter 6 Interior equipment...

Page 4: ...umber of WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could r...

Page 5: ...dden stop or ac cident D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat belts when the vehicle is moving The SRS Supplemental Restraint System airbag does not do away with the need to fas ten seat belts In combination with the seat belts it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident Not wearing a ...

Page 6: ... vehicle infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child s age height and weight If a child is too big for a child restraint system the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seat belts According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating ...

Page 7: ...es to them Carefully read the sections Child restraint systems SRS airbag and Seat belts in chapter 2 of this owner s manual for instructions and pre cautions concerning the child restraint system seat belt system and SRS airbag system ENGINE EXHAUST GAS CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING D Never inhale engine exhaust gas Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which is dange...

Page 8: ...self your pas sengers and others In addition if you are injured in the accident alcohol may increase the severity of that injury Please don t drink and drive Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Since alcohol affects all people differently you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit The safest...

Page 9: ...SLEEPY WARNING When you are tired or sleepy your reaction will be delayed and your perception judgment and attentiveness will be impaired If you drive when tired or sleepy your your passengers and other persons chances of being involved in a serious accident may in crease Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy On long trips you should make ...

Page 10: ...r sudden stop unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your pas sengers Besides the pets can be hurt under these situations It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be se cured to the rear seat with a seat belt or use a pet carrier which can be secured ...

Page 11: ...ontrols Climate control 2 3 4 Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency 5 6 7 8 Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 12 Index 13 9 10 11 1 xi CONTINUED Table of contents ...

Page 12: ... heater operation see Climate control Air filter 4 11 AIRBAG See SRS AIRBAG AIRBAG warning light See SRS AIRBAG All wheel drive vehicles 7 33 Aluminum wheels Cleaning 9 5 Maintenance 10 46 Antenna 5 2 Anti lock brake system 7 30 Anti lock brake system warning light 3 11 Ashtray Front 6 10 Rear 6 11 Audio systems Chapter 5 Automatic transmission AT 7 18 AT fluid 10 22 AT fluid capacity 11 3 AT OIL ...

Page 13: ...master cylinder 10 5 10 6 Brake pad and lining 10 39 Brake pedal 10 37 Brake system warning light 3 9 Braking tips 7 28 Checking the brake fluid 10 29 Disk brake pad wear warning indicator 7 30 Parking brake 7 26 Parking tips 7 27 Break in New vehicle 7 3 Brightness control Illumination 3 18 Bulb replacement Bulb chart 11 8 Fog lights 10 52 Front turn signal lights 10 55 Headlights 10 51 Interior ...

Page 14: ...d lining 10 39 Changing a flat tire 8 6 Engine coolant 10 13 Engine oil and oil filter 10 9 Fuses 10 46 Spark plugs 10 19 Windshield wiper blades 10 34 Charge warning light 3 9 CHECK ENGINE warning light 3 10 Checking the Automatic transmission fluid level 10 23 Battery fluid level 10 33 Brake booster operation 10 31 Brake fluid level 10 29 Brake pedal 10 37 Clutch fluid 10 31 Clutch pedal 10 38 E...

Page 15: ...ng child in the 2 point type seat belt 2 23 Seating child in the 3 point type seat belt 2 24 Seat belt safety tips 2 19 Safety precautions when driving Foreword v Chime Key reminder 7 12 Seat belt warning 2 12 Cigarette lighter 6 9 Circuit breakers See Fuses Cleaning Aluminum wheels 9 5 Exterior Washing 9 2 Interior 9 6 Climate control Chapter 4 Air filter 4 11 Air conditioner operation 4 8 Operat...

Page 16: ... 10 12 Engine coolant capacity 11 3 Engine overheating 8 2 Temperature gauge 3 7 Corrosion protection 9 4 Cruise control 7 24 Cup holder 6 6 Driver s side 6 6 Front passenger s side 6 7 D Daytime running light 3 16 Defogging Rear window defogger 3 24 Front window 4 8 Differential gear oil Front differential gear oil AT vehicles 10 24 Leak 10 7 Rear differential gear oil 10 25 Disk brake pad wear w...

Page 17: ... the road See In case of emergency Emission test 7 6 Engine Air cleaner element 10 17 Catalytic converter 7 8 CHECK ENGINE warning light 3 10 Compartment overview 10 5 Drive belts 10 20 Engine hood 1 30 Exhaust gas 7 7 Oil 10 8 Oil leak 10 7 Oil pressure indicator light 3 9 Overheating 8 2 Safety precautions when driving Foreword vi Spark plugs 10 19 Start the engine 7 14 Stopping the engine 7 16 ...

Page 18: ...1 Oil filter 10 9 Flat tires 8 6 Flooded engine starting 7 15 Fluids Automatic transmission 10 22 Battery fluid 10 32 Brake 10 31 Capacities 11 3 Clutch 10 30 Engine Oil 10 8 Front differential gear oil AT vehicles 10 24 Leaks 10 7 Manual transmission gear oil 10 21 Power steering 10 27 Pressure warning light Engine oil 3 9 Rear differential gear Oil 10 25 Windshield washer fluid 10 33 Fog light F...

Page 19: ...Low fuel warning light 3 13 Refueling 1 29 Requirements 7 4 Fuses 10 46 Fuse and circuits 11 5 Main fuse and fusible link 10 49 Replacing a fuse 10 47 FWD warning light 3 13 G Gasoline see Fuel Gate Sedan and coupe Trunk lid 1 25 Wagon Rear gate 1 27 Gauges Combination meter overview 3 3 Fuel gauge 3 6 Illumination brightness control 3 18 Odometer 3 5 Speedometer 3 5 Tachometer 3 6 Temperature gau...

Page 20: ...onditioning see Climate control Hood Engine 1 30 Hook Cargo anchorage eyelets 6 25 Coat hook 6 12 Shopping bag hook 6 25 Towing eyelets 8 17 Horn 3 25 I Ignition switch 7 11 ACC 7 12 Key interlock release AT vehicle only 7 13 Key reminder chime 7 13 Keys 1 2 LOCK 7 11 ON 7 12 START 7 13 Illumination brightness control 3 18 In case of emergency Chapter 8 Engine overheating 8 2 Flat tires 8 6 Hazard...

Page 21: ...b replacement 10 59 Spotlight 6 13 Spotlight Bulb replacement 10 59 Interlock release AT vehicle only 7 13 J Jack and jack handle 8 13 Jump starting 8 4 K Keys 1 2 Interlock release 7 13 Key number 1 2 Keyless entry system 1 8 Reminder chime 7 13 Security system 1 12 L Label Vehicle identification 11 9 Lamps See Light controls Leaks 10 7 License plate light Bulb replacement 10 59 Lids Center conso...

Page 22: ... 1 34 LOCK Ignition switch 7 11 Locks Door and others Child safety lock 1 7 Door locks 1 3 Glove compartment Glove box 6 3 Power door locks 1 6 Trunk lid Sedan and coupe 1 25 Rear gate Wagon 1 27 Low fuel warning light 3 13 Luggage room wagon only Accessory power socket 6 7 Cargo anchorage eyelets 6 25 Illustrated index Foreword xiv Luggage cover 6 23 Shopping bag hook 6 25 M Main fuse and fusible...

Page 23: ...fer to Gauges Mirrors 3 25 Inside mirror 3 25 Outside mirror 3 26 Outside mirror control 3 27 Vanity mirror 6 2 N New vehicle break in driving 7 3 O Odometer 3 5 Off road driving 7 34 Oils See Fluids ON Ignition switch 7 12 Outside mirrors 3 26 Outside mirror control 3 27 Overheating the engine 8 2 P Parking Parking brake 7 26 Parking brake lining 10 40 Parking brake stroke 10 40 Parking lights Bu...

Page 24: ...ation lights Bulb replacement 10 57 Rear differential gear oil 10 25 Oil capacity 11 3 Oil leak 10 7 Rear gate or trunk lid Sedan and coupe Trunk lid 1 25 Wagon Rear gate 1 27 Rear seat access Coupe 2 5 Rear seat 2 6 Rear view mirror 3 25 Rear window Defogger 3 24 Wiper and washer switch 3 22 Reclining the seatback for front seat 2 4 Remote control mirror switch 3 27 Replacement see Changing the R...

Page 25: ...ts 3 point type 2 10 ALR Automatic Locking Retractor function 2 12 ELR Emergency Locking Retractor function 2 12 Fastening the seat belt 2 13 Unfastening the seat belt 2 14 Seat belt guide Coupe 2 15 Shoulder belt anchor height Sedan or Wagon 2 14 Seat belt 2 point type 2 16 Fastening the seat belt 2 17 Unfastening the seat belt 2 18 Seats Child restraint systems see Child restraint seats Fabric c...

Page 26: ...now tires 7 40 Spare tire 8 13 Changing a flat tire 8 6 Jack and jack handle 8 13 Temporary spare tire 8 11 Spark plugs 10 19 Specifications 11 2 Capacities 11 3 Dimensions 11 2 Electrical system 11 3 Engine 11 2 Maximum load limits 11 2 Tires 11 4 Speedometer 3 5 Spotlight 6 13 Bulb replacement 10 59 SRS AIRBAG 2 28 SRS AIRBAG warning light 3 8 System operation 2 32 System monitor 2 36 System ser...

Page 27: ... 6 2 Center console 6 3 Coin tray 6 5 Dashboard storage compartment 6 5 Glove compartment 6 3 Submaster key 1 2 Sunroof 1 31 Sun visors 6 2 T Tachometer 3 6 Temporary spare tires 8 11 Temperature gauge 3 7 Three point type seat belt see Seat belts 3 point type Tilt steering 7 23 Time setting Combination meter 3 14 Audio system 5 11 Timing belts 10 20 Tires and wheels 10 41 Air pressure 10 41 Alumi...

Page 28: ...r towing tips 7 44 Transmission AT vehicles See Automatic transmission MT vehicles See Manual transmissions Trip meter 3 5 Trunk lid or Rear gate Sedan and coupe Trunk lid 1 25 Wagon Rear gate 1 27 Turn signals Turn signal indicator light 3 13 Turn signal switch 3 17 Two point type seat belt see Seat belt 2 point type U Uniformity tire quality grading standards 12 2 V Valet key 1 2 Vanity mirror 6...

Page 29: ...r lamp 3 10 Oil pressure warning light 3 9 Seat belt warning light 3 8 Turn signal indicator light 3 13 Warranties Foreword I Washer Fluid 10 33 Front rear washer switch 3 22 3 23 Washing Exterior 9 2 Waxing Exterior 9 3 Wheels see Tires and wheels Windows Power window 1 22 Rear window defogger 3 24 Manually window 1 8 Winter season driving tips 7 37 Snow tires 7 40 Tire chain 7 41 Wiper controls ...

Page 30: ...13 20 Windshield washer fluid 10 33 Wiper control switch 3 21 ...

Page 31: ... including details of coverage and exclusions is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Please read these war ranties carefully B Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada Inc and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the fol lowing warranties D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty infor...

Page 32: ...ponents 1 14 Security system operation 1 16 System maintenance 1 21 Trouble shooting guide 1 21 Windows 1 22 Power windows if equipped 1 22 Power window switch cluster driver s side 1 23 Passenger s switches 1 24 Trunk lid Sedan and Coupe 1 25 To open and close the trunk lid from outside 1 25 To open the trunk lid from inside vehicle with trunk lid release lever 1 26 Rear gate Wagon 1 27 To open a...

Page 33: ... D Trunk or Rear gate D Glove compartment The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks You can keep the trunk and glove compartment locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility J Key number The key number is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place not in the ve hicle This number is needed to ...

Page 34: ... door 1 HG0333 Locking without the key OM H0008 2 Locking without the key 1 Push the power door locking switch rearward 2 Close the door 1 Press the lock lever 2 Close the door while hold the handle up To lock the door from the outside without the key press the end of the lock lever down on the door and then close the door To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch push ...

Page 35: ...oor from the outside with the key turn the key toward the rear To unlock the door turn the key toward the front Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door HG0334 Locking without the key OM H0008 1 2 Locking without the key 1 Push the power door locking switch rearward 2 Close the door 1 Press the lock lever 2 Close the door while hold the handle up To lock the front door from the outsid...

Page 36: ...e vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key J Locking and unlocking from the inside OM H0009 Unlock Lock Inside door handle Red mark To lock the door from the inside press the end of the lock lever down To unlock the door from the inside pull the front end of the lock lever The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked Pull the inside door handle to open ...

Page 37: ...r door locking switches at the driver s side and the front passenger s side doors To lock the doors push the switch rearward To unlock the doors push the switch forward When you close the doors after you set the door locks the doors remain locked NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using power door locking switches ...

Page 38: ...t if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever The door can only be opened from the outside ...

Page 39: ...itter apart except when replacing the battery D Do not get the transmitter wet If it gets wet wipe it dry with a cloth immediately This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ch...

Page 40: ...gether to have an average operating range of 25 to 50 feet 8 to 15 meters during ideal conditions Although at times you may experience range greater than that there may be occa sions when range is less than normal Atmospheric conditions or interfer ence from other RF emitting devices can effectively reduce transmitter range J System operation Keyless entry functions do not operate when vehicle ign...

Page 41: ... D Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and press programming button for one second see location below 2 The vehicle s interior courtesy light and door open warning light DOOR AJAR indicator will illuminate for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned off or until the doors are locked with the remote transmitter 3 The instrument panel lights will flash when the parking lights flash 4 Your SUB...

Page 42: ... release the Programming button 4 Press the LOCK button on the new transmitter The door locks will cycle once 5 Repeat step 4 for any additional transmitters 6 Exit the Transmitter Program Mode by releasing the Programming button and turning the vehicle ignition off Test all remote transmitters to ensure that they work properly B To delete a lost or stolen transmitter 1 Follow step 1 to 3 as descr...

Page 43: ...1002BA 1 Remove the phillips screw on the back of the remote transmitter case Use a small coin to separate the case halves and expose the battery 2 Remove the old battery and replace with type GP 23A or equiva lent 3 Close the transmitter case and replace the screw Security system if equipped J How the security system protects your vehicle B Starter interrupt The vehicle s starter is disabled when...

Page 44: ...flashes the vehicle s parking lights B Shock Sensor The shock sensor detects any impact to the vehicle Light impact will cause the siren to emit a warning chirp heavier blows will trigger the alarm Shock sensor sensitivity has been preset but may be adjusted by your SUBARU dealer B Personal protection Panic feature Pressing both buttons on the remote transmitter activates the Panic feature soundin...

Page 45: ...operate with one to four remote transmitters Each transmitter is powered by an internal 12 volt alkaline battery B The status indicator Valet button HS1004BB The Status Indicator is a high intensity warning light located on the dash to the left of the steering wheel The Status Indicator displays a visual indication of the security system s status while creating a pow erful theft deterrent ...

Page 46: ...de Sec tion In Valet Mode the security system will not arm through the siren will chirp and keyless entry features will function when the security system is disarmed B The emergency override programming button HS1001BC The Emergency Override Programming button is used to disarm the alarm system in case of a lost or broken transmitter It is also used in conjunction with the transmitter and vehicle ...

Page 47: ...rs will also lock at this time The status indicator will blink steadily once per second If the siren chirps and or the parking lights flash only once this indi cates that the system is in pre arm mode The system has detected that a protected entrance is not secured In pre arm mode the status indicator stays on and does not blink Check to see that all vehicle entrances are closed securely Once all ...

Page 48: ... for 60 seconds or until the vehicle is started If the siren chirps and parking lights flash four times the system was triggered in your absence Refer to the Trip Identification section in this manual B The alarm cycle If your alarm system is triggered the siren will sound and the parking lights will flash for 60 seconds After this duration the system will check to see if an entrance was left open...

Page 49: ...nd surrounding area Press either button on the transmitter to turn off the Panic alarm B Disarming the security system in the event of a lost or broken transmitter HS1001CB If your remote transmitter fails to operate the system can be dis armed using the Emergency Override Programming button Follow the procedure below 1 Enter the vehicle The alarm will sound when the door is opened 2 Insert the ig...

Page 50: ...tatus Indicator Valet Button D The status indicator will begin to emit a quick double flash pattern This indicates that the system is in Valet Mode D To exit Valet Mode press the Status Indicator Valet Button again The status indicator will turn off indicating the system is in normal operating mode B Trip identification If the siren chirps four times when you disarm your security system this indic...

Page 51: ...the signal from the ignition key to the ve hicle s starter when Starter interrupt is activated If you attempt to start the vehicle the dash indicator will turn on as usual but the starter will not crank or turn over Passive starter interrupt If the Passive Starter Interrupt option has been activated by your SUBARU dealer the starter will be automatically disabled one minute after you turn off the ...

Page 52: ...battery However it is sug gested that the system be armed and all protected zones be checked about once a month to make sure that they trigger an alarm cycle To change the remote transmitter battery refer to System Maintenance Section under the heading of Keyless Entry System J Trouble shooting guide B If you experience any of the following situations D Your remote transmitter is lost or broken an...

Page 53: ...in the window D Always lock the passenger s windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle D Before leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety if a child remains in the vehicle Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON po...

Page 54: ...oor windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster at the driver side door B To open or close the driver s window AUTO switch This switch has two functions Push the switch down until it clicks and release it and the window will fully open To stop the window halfway pull the switch up lightly Push the switch down lightly and hold it The window will open as long as the switch is held P...

Page 55: ...k switch When the lock switch is in the LOCK position the passengers windows cannot be opened or closed J Passenger s switches HG0284 Close Open To open the window push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position To close the window pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster loca...

Page 56: ...rom entering the vehicle al ways keep the trunk lid closed while driving J To open and close the trunk lid from outside OM H0016 Open To open the trunk lid from outside insert the key in the keyhole and turn it clockwise To close the trunk lid lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages ...

Page 57: ...ease OM H0018 The inside trunk lid release can be cancelled to help prevent unautho rized entry into the trunk To cancel the trunk lid release set the lid release cancel lever located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch to the CANCEL position When this lock is in the CANCEL position the trunk can be opened only by the master key ...

Page 58: ...le and turn it clock wise To lock the rear gate insert the key in the keyhole and turn it coun terclockwise If your vehicle is equipped with power door locks the rear gate can also be locked and unlocked through use of the power door lock system Refer to the Power Door Locks section in this chapter To open the rear gate first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up To close the r...

Page 59: ...e under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck espe cially in hot weather which may cause injury CAUTION Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank The addition of a cleaning agent may cause damage to the fuel system For choosing the right fuel for your SUBARU refer to the Fuel Require ments section located in chapter 7 J To open and close the fuel filler door HG0004 To open the fuel f...

Page 60: ...wise and remove the cap While refueling hang the cap on the cap holder inside the fuel lid To put the cap back on turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks the CHECK EN GINE warning light may come on Refer to the Warning and Indica tor Lights section located in chapter 3 J Refueling After the fuel filler nozzle has automatically ...

Page 61: ...ich may cause an accident and serious bodily injury HG0059 HG0060 HS0024 To open the hood 1 Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel 2 Release the secondary hood release located under the front of the engine hood by moving the lever toward the left Lift up the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the hood ...

Page 62: ...htly higher position Do not push the hood forcibly to close it It could deform the engine hood Sunroof if equipped WARNING D Never let anyone s hands arms head or any objects protrude from the sunroof D Before closing the sunroof make sure that no one s hands arms head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the sunroof CAUTION D Do not sit on the edge of the open sunroof D Do not operate ...

Page 63: ...o opening the sunroof to prevent water drops from falling into the passenger compartment B To close the sunroof Push the front side of the switch marked B and the sunroof will close The sunroof will stop halfway if you continue to press on the switch Release the switch once and push it again to close the sun roof completely Release the switch after the sunroof has closed completely or has tilted u...

Page 64: ...ed wrench and screwdriver from the tool bag 2 Remove the plug on the roof trim by inserting the end of the regular screwdriver between the roof and plug and plying it off 3 Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft D To lower the sunroof turn the wrench clockwise D To close the sunroof turn the wrench counterclockwise Have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer ...

Page 65: ... that your ve hicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR See the Loading Your Vehicle section in chapter 7 for information on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle J When luggage is put on the slats When using the roof rack make sure the total load capacity of the lug gage on the slats does not exceed 40 lb 18 kg Overloading may ca...

Page 66: ...Use only attachments designed specifically for the cross bars A set of the cross bars is designed to carry loads luggage and attachment of not more than 100 lb 45 kg Before operating the vehicle make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attachment NOTE Remember that the vehicle s center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof thus affecting the driving characteristi...

Page 67: ...uide Coupe 2 15 2 point type seat belt lap only belt 2 16 Fastening the seat belt 2 17 Unfastening the belt 2 18 Seat belt safety tips 2 19 Infants or small children 2 19 Children 2 19 Expectant mothers 2 20 Maintenance 2 20 Child restraint systems 2 21 Installing child restraint systems in the 2 point type seat belt position Rear center seating position 2 23 Installing child restraint systems in ...

Page 68: ...rious internal injury or death D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions If you do so the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase and both can result in serious internal injury or death D The SRS AIRBAGs deploy with considerable speed and force Occupants who are out of proper position when ...

Page 69: ...EAR seats at all times NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions For instructions and precautions concerning child re straint syst...

Page 70: ...32 OM H0031 Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position Then re lease the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place J Reclining the seatback Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired posi tion Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place ...

Page 71: ...back OM H2735 The best position for the head restraint is just above or level with the top of the ears J Rear seat access Coupe CAUTION D Never operate the reclining pedal with your fingers or with bare feet Doing so could result in injury to your fingers or toes D Never allow children to operate the reclining pedal or lever Their fingers or feet could be caught in the reclining mechanism which ma...

Page 72: ...ear seat and make sure that the seat back is locked in position by moving the top of it fore and aft OM H0425 Reclining pedal Reclining lever Rear seats WARNING D Seat belts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions If you do so the risk of sliding under the lap belt...

Page 73: ...causing serious injury during a sud den stop HG0339 Sit well back and upright CAUTION Metallic parts of the seat belt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn an oc cupant Do not touch such hot parts J Fold down rear seat Wagon WARNING After returning the rear seat to its original position be certain to place all of the seat belts and the tab attach...

Page 74: ...se knob and fold it down B Folding down the seat cushion and seatback 1 Move the front seat forward 2 Store the seat belts in the seat belt pocket to prevent them falling below the cushion OM H0041 Buckle center seatbelt Tongue center seatbelt 3 Raise the seat cushion by pulling up the tab ...

Page 75: ...n located at the bottom of the seat cushion is in serted into the slot at the top of the seatback OM H0042 To return the rear seat to its original position raise the seatback and seat cushion until it locks into place and make sure that they are securely locked Make sure that the rear seat belts are not under the seat cushion or seat back ...

Page 76: ... the lap belt and sliding up of the lap belt over the abdomen will increase and both can result in seri ous internal injury or death D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions If you do so the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase and both can result in serious internal injury or death D P...

Page 77: ...stics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system see the Child Restraint System section in this chapter HS0231 Always wear the seat belts correctly Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back HS0230 Adjust the seat back to upright position Sit...

Page 78: ...cy locking retractor This allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retrac tor J Automatic Locking Retractor ALR function When securing a child restraint system on the front passenger s seat and on either rear seat the three point type seat belt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retracto...

Page 79: ... as far back as possible and ad just the seatback to the upright position 2 Sit well back in the seat 3 Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly Do not let it get twisted If the belt stops before reaching the buckle return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly If the belt still cannot be unlocked let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it then pull it out s...

Page 80: ...ton on the buckle Before closing the door make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door J Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height Sedan and Wagon WARNING When wearing the front seat belts make sure the shoulder por tion of the webbing does not pass over your neck If it does ad just the seat belt anchor to a lower position Placing the shoulder belt...

Page 81: ...ses over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck J Seat belt guide Coupe WARNING The seat belt guide must be in its fully raised position when the seat belt is worn Otherwise the seat belt will be less effective in prevailing injury in an accident Before fastening the seat belt raise the belt guide until it stops so that the seat belt can be easily handled For easy access to or egress...

Page 82: ... any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cush ions If you do so the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase and both can result in serious internal injury or death D Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed In an accident this can increase the risk or severity of injury D Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your h...

Page 83: ...could burn an oc cupant Do not touch such hot parts The 2 point type seat belt has a manual adjustment device J Fastening the seat belt OM H0049 OM H0048 Too high Keep as low on hip bone as possible 1 Sit well back in the seat and pick up the tongue plate marked CEN TER Be careful not to twist the belt 2 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle marked CENTER until you hear a click The tongue plate ...

Page 84: ...t as low as possible on your hips not on your waist J Unfastening the belt OM H0050 Push Push the button on the buckle When the seat belt is not in use buckle the belt to prevent it from being caught in the door NOTE When folding down the rear seat of the wagon store the seat belts in the seat belt pocket to prevent them falling below the cushion OM H0041 Buckle center seatbelt Tongue center seatb...

Page 85: ...uld be replaced even if damage is not obvious J Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle See informa tion on Child restraint system in this chapter J Children If a child is too big for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seat belts According to accident statistics children are safer when properly...

Page 86: ... polishes oils chemicals and particularly battery acid D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will pre vent the seat belt from operating properly To clean the seat belts use a mild soap and lukewarm water Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength Inspect the seat belts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for crac...

Page 87: ...im properly restrained Because children are lighter and weaker than adults their risk of being injured from deployment is greater For that reason be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices including forward facing child seats in the REAR seats at all times You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child s age height and weight According to accident statistics ch...

Page 88: ...eather they could burn a small child Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it D Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehi cle Unsecured child restraint systems can be thrown around in side of the vehicle in a sudden stop turn or accident it can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child Infants and smal...

Page 89: ...at the safest position for a child restraint system is the center of the rear seat All U S states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving J Installing child restraint systems in the 2 point type seat belt position Rear center seating position OM H0051 1 Set the child restraint system...

Page 90: ...aint system follow ing the instructions provided by its manufacturer 3 Take up the slack in the lap belt 4 Put the shoulder portion of the belt between the rear seatback and the child restraint system 5 Pull out the seat belt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor ELR to the Automatic Lock ing Retractor ALR function Then allow the belt to rewind ...

Page 91: ... restraint system requires a top strap latch the hook onto the top strap anchor and tighten the top strap HG0188 J Top strap anchors CAUTION Always use a genuine top strap anchor B Installation point HG0189 OM H0055 For center seat For right seat For left seat For center seat For right seat For left seat D Sedan and Coupe Anchor installation points are located under the covers on the rear shelf ...

Page 92: ...for Canada models All vehicles built for sale in Canada include an anchor kit in the glove compartment OM H0057 Cover Anchor bolt assembly 5 16 in Anchor plate Spacer Setting washer 1 Take the anchor kit out and make sure that it is assembled as shown in the illustration above OM H0262 Seadn and Coupe Top strap hook Front of vehicle ...

Page 93: ... installation point and tighten the bolt until the anchor is firmly secured 4 Install the anchor plate cover Please contact your SUBARU dealer about any questions you may have regarding the installation of the top strap anchor B Top strap anchor installation for U S models Vehicles built for sale in U S do not include an anchor kit in the glove compartment However the anchor kit and installation i...

Page 94: ...eat belt sys tem see the sections 3 point Type Seat Belts and 2 point Type Seat Belts in this chapter D Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS AIRBAG The SRS AIRBAG deploys with considerable speed faster than the blink of an eye and force to protect in high speed collisions However the force of an SRS AIRBAG can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS AIRBAG It is also importa...

Page 95: ...ly re strained at all times The SRS AIRBAG deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im properly restrained Because children are lighter and weaker than adults their risk of being injured from deployment is greater For that reason we strongly recommend that ALL children including those i...

Page 96: ...BAG D Never allow a child to stand up or to kneel on the front pas senger s seat or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms The SRS AIRBAG deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child HS0042 HG0356 Put children in the REAR seat prop erly restrained at all times Never install rearward facing child seat in the front passenger s seat HS0229 HS0228 Never allow a child t...

Page 97: ... AIRBAG supplements the seat belt by reducing the impact on the driver s and front passenger s head and chest The SRS AIRBAG is designed to deploy in the event of an accident in volving a moderate to severe frontal collision It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seat belt alone Also it is basically not designed to d...

Page 98: ...s some smoke will be released This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble If you or your pas sengers have breathing problems after SRS AIRBAG deploys get fresh air promptly D Do not touch the SRS AIRBAG system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deploy ment Doing so can cause burns because the c...

Page 99: ...oon as a collision occurs After deployment SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate im mediately so that the driver s vision is not obstructed Front sub sensor LH SRS AIRBAG module Driver s side Front sub sensor RH SRS AIRBAG module Passenger s side SRS AIRBAG control module including impact sensors Driver s side ...

Page 100: ...deflating of the SRS AIRBAGs after de ployment is shorter than the blink of eye Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS AIRBAG would activate in a non accident situation should it occur the bag will deflate quickly not obscuring vision and will not interfere with the driver s ability to maintain control of the vehicle When the SRS AIRBAG deploys a sudden fairly loud inflation noise will be hea...

Page 101: ...the level of accident forces involved HG0290 HG0289 HG0288 The vehicle strikes a tele phone pole or similar ob ject The vehicle slides under a truck s load bed The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal im pact B Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS AIRBAG will basically not deploy The SRS AIRBAG is basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the side or from ...

Page 102: ...ub sensor D AIRBAG control module including impact sensors D AIRBAG module driver s side D AIRBAG module passenger s side D All related wiring In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of following the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked Unless checked and repaired the SRS AIRBAG will not function reliably D Flashing or flickering of the w...

Page 103: ...see your nearest SUBARU dealer CAUTION The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the SRS AIRBAG control module including the impact sensors is lo cated under the center console If you need service or repair in those areas or near the steering wheel and column we recom mend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work To ensure its long term reliability the SRS AIRBA...

Page 104: ...upants D To avoid accidental actuation of the system or rendering the system inoperative which may result in serious injury no modifi cations should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS AIRBAG This includes the installation of custom steering wheels or additional trim material or badges over the pad section of the steering wheel Installation of additional electrical electronic equipment ...

Page 105: ...ment brush bar winches snow plow skid plate etc other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end D Modification of the suspension system and front end struc ture D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the original tire s listed on the tire placard attached to the driver s door jamb Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to y...

Page 106: ...S warning light for vehicles with ABS 3 11 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light for AT vehicles 3 12 Door open warning lights 3 13 Front wheel drive warning light for AWD AT vehicles 3 13 Turn signal indicator lights 3 13 High beam indicator 3 13 Low fuel warning light 3 13 Clock 3 14 Setting the clock 3 14 Hazard warning flasher 3 14 Light controls 3 15 Light switch 3 15 Illumination brightness contr...

Page 107: ... switch page 3 14 4 Rear window defogger switch page 3 24 5 Cup holder page 6 6 6 SRS AIRBAG page 2 28 7 Glove compartment page 6 3 8 Heater or air conditioner con trol page 4 3 9 Audio page 5 1 Q Cigarette lighter socket page 6 9 W Horn page 3 25 E Tilt steering page 7 23 R Hood lock release page 1 30 T Fog light switch page 3 19 ...

Page 108: ...ystem warning lights page 3 9 Q Charge warning light page 3 9 W CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction indicator lamp page 3 10 E Oil pressure warning light page 3 9 R Odometer Tripmeter selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 5 T Door opening warning light page 3 13 Y Seat belt warning light page 3 8 U Odometer Tripmeter page 3 5 I Temperature gauge page 3 7 O AT oil temperature warning light ...

Page 109: ...page 3 24 4 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 22 5 Windshield washer page 3 22 6 Mist page 3 22 7 Windshield wiper page 3 21 8 Wiper control page 3 20 9 Light control page 3 15 Q Illumination brightness control page 3 18 W Headlight ON OFF page 3 15 E Headlight flasher High Low beam change page 3 16 3 16 R Turn signal for lane change page 3 17 T Turn signal page 3 17 ...

Page 110: ...plays the odometer and trip meter when the ignition switch is in the ON position To change the mode indication briefly push the knob The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero To set the trip meter to zero select the indication of the trip meter by ...

Page 111: ... In this range fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrevving The en gine will resume running normally after the engine speed is re duced below the red zone The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute J Fuel gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately the amount of the fuel remaining in the tank The gauge does not return...

Page 112: ... engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temper ature and driving conditions We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temper ature gauge reaches near the middle of the range Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high rev ving operatio...

Page 113: ...dicates a burned out bulb or a malfunc tion of the corresponding system Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair J Seat belt warning light and chime When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the seat belt warning light will come on and the reminder chime will sound to remind driver to fasten the seat belt The seat belt warning light will remain on for about six seconds and turn...

Page 114: ...mage If this light comes on when the engine is running it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working prop erly If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level If the oil level is low add oil immediately If the engine oil is at the proper level ...

Page 115: ... checked by a SUBARU dealer immediately J CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction indicator lamp CAUTION If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving have your vehicle checked repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage which may not be covered by yo...

Page 116: ...ystem To prevent serious damage to the emission control system you should do the following D Reduce vehicle speed D Avoid hard acceleration D Avoid steep uphill grades D Reduce the amount of cargo if possible D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and come on steadily after several driving trips You should have your vehicle checked by an author...

Page 117: ...driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the en gine is jump started the ABS warning light may come on This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction When the battery becomes fully charged the light will go out J AT OIL TEMPerature warning light for AT vehicles This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi tion and goes out after...

Page 118: ...rn signal or lane change signal If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly the turn signal bulb may be burned out Replace the bulb as soon as possible Refer to Re placing Bulbs section in chapter 10 J High beam indicator This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode This indicator light also comes on when operating headlight flasher J Low fuel warning light The low fuel...

Page 119: ... the button is pressed the clock gains 1 minute By hold ing the button depressed the clock can be put forward continuously Pressing the button puts the clock rearward Hazard warning flasher HS0053 The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions The hazard warning ...

Page 120: ...s on the turn signals do not work Light controls J Light switch WARNING To prevent battery discharge resulting from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked the light switch oper ates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position In any other position the vehicle s lights will be out If you park vehicle on a roadside at night use hazard warning flasher to alert the oth...

Page 121: ... lever back to the detent position B Headlight flasher CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds To flash the headlights pull the lever toward you and then release it The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the OFF position When the headlights are on high beam the hi...

Page 122: ... Left turn To activate the right turn signal push the turn signal lever up To acti vate the left turn signal push the turn signal lever down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically If the lever will not return after cornering return the lever to the neutral position by hand To signal a lane change push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during lane change T...

Page 123: ...illumination for better visibility To brighten turn the control dial counterclockwise To darken turn the control dial clockwise J Parking light switch HS0058 The parking light switch operates regardless of the ignition switch posi tion By pushing the rear end of this switch following lights will come on parking lights front and rear side marker lights tail lights ...

Page 124: ... the parking light switch Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the battery J Fog light switch if equipped The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam Push the switch to turn the fog lights on To turn them off push the switch again HG3000BB ...

Page 125: ...ating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window always use the windshield washer D In freezing weather be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before operating the wipers D Do not operate the wipers if the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window If the wiper would be operated with the wiper blades frozen to the windshield or rear window the wipe...

Page 126: ...e windshield washer or if the wiper operation is jerky clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner After cleaning rinse the wind shield and wiper blades with clean water The windshield is clearn if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water D If you cannot eliminate stre...

Page 127: ... In freezing weather be sure the wiper blade is not frozen to the rear window before operating the rear wiper Attempting to oper ate the wiper while the blade is frozen to the rear window could cause the wiper motor to burn out If the wiper blade is frozen to the rear window turn on the rear window defogger and wait to melt the frozen wiper blade from the rear window before operat ing the rear wip...

Page 128: ...Also when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera tures use non freezing type wiper blades HS0062 Wiper ON washer Wiper ON Washer To turn the rear wiper on turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever to the ON position To turn the wiper off return the knob on the end of the lever to the OFF position B Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating turn the kno...

Page 129: ...en the ignition switch is in the ON position HS0063 Indicator light To turn on the defogger push the switch To turn it off push the switch again The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the rear window defogger is operating The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes If the win dow clears before this time push the switch to turn it off It also turns off when th...

Page 130: ... that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving J Inside mirror HG0019 The inside mirror has a day and night position Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position Push it away for the day position The night position reduces glare from headlights ...

Page 131: ...irror Do not use the con vex mirror to judge the distances of vehicles behind you when changing lanes Use the inside mirror or glance backwards to determine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in the convex mirror OM H0080 B Adjusting mirrors To adjust the mirrors by hand push where indicated by the arrows OM H0081 ...

Page 132: ...he ON or ACC position HG0344 Direction control knob Selection switch 1 Press either end of the selection switch L for the left and R for the right 2 Move the direction control knob to the direction you want to move the mirror 3 Return the selection switch to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation The mirrors can also be adjusted manually ...

Page 133: ... 4 8 Cooling or dehumidifying 4 8 Defrosting or defogging 4 8 Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4 9 Cleaning ventilator grille 4 9 Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight 4 10 Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit 4 10 Checking air conditioning system before summer season 4 10 Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition 4...

Page 134: ... or right and left to adjust the air flow direction HS0070 Move the thumb wheel up and down or right and left to adjust the air flow direction Move the thumb wheel up and down or right and left to adjust the air flow direction Oepn Close Oepn Close ...

Page 135: ...t panel outlets and the foot out lets Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the wind shield defroster outlets Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot out lets Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets J Temperature control dial This dial regulates the hot air flow from the heater over a range from the blue area to red area J Fan speed control lever The fa...

Page 136: ...The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner The indicator light will come on Push it again to turn off the air conditioner HEATER OPERATION J Defrosting or defogging the windshield HS0073 HS0072 To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows 1 Set the air inlet selection lever...

Page 137: ...defrosting HS0075 HS0074 To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield 1 Set the air inlet selection lever to the position 2 Set the air outlet control dial to the position 3 Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level 4 Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets To stop warm air flow from these outle...

Page 138: ...e most comfortable level 4 Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets To stop warm air flow from these outlets turn the corresponding thumb wheel to the position J Bi level heating HS0079 HS0078 This setting allows you to direct air of different temperatures from the instrument panel and outlets The air from the foot outlets is ...

Page 139: ...e difference between the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets J Ventilation WARNING Continued operaton in the position may fog up the win dows Switch to the position as soon as the outside dusty condituion clears HS0081 HS0080 To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets 1 Set the air inlet selection lever to the position 2 Set the air outlet control...

Page 140: ...he position 3 Push the air conditioner button on 4 Set the temperature control dial to the blue area 5 Set the fan speed control lever at the highest speed J Defrosting or defogging CAUTION The air conditioner compressor will not cycle on automatically when set the air outlet control dial to the position In order to take advantage of the air conditioning system s ability to dehumidify the air in t...

Page 141: ...er button on 4 Set the temperature control dial to the red area 5 Set the fan speed control lever at the highest speed Operating tips for heater and air conditioner J Cleaning ventilator grille HG0083 Ventilator inlet grille Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow leaves or other obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting Since the con denser is located in front of ...

Page 142: ...t leaks hose conditions and proper operation each spring This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer J Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition Under certain weather conditions high relative humidity low tempera tures etc a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed during cooling or dehumidifying This condition is normal...

Page 143: ...t collection ability Under extremely dusty conditions the filter should be replaced more frequently Since the filter element is viscous type it is unnecessary to clean or wash the element It is recommended that you have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer For replacement use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit Replacement schedule Every 12 months or 7 500 miles 12 000 km whichev...

Page 144: ...d 4 Install rubber seal on the duct opening CAUTION Make certain that the rubber seal is evenly seated on the duct opening 5 Install the filter cover and secure with two 2 screws Caution label HS0257 Center pillar Change label 6 Fill out information on the small label supplied with the filter kit 7 Attach small and large labels on the lower part of the center pillar ...

Page 145: ...al tuning TUNING 5 7 Automatic tuning SCN 5 8 Selecting preset stations 5 8 How to preset stations 5 8 CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION 5 9 Cassette slot 5 9 Tape travel indicators 5 9 Program switching buttons PROG 5 10 Fast forward button 5 10 Rewind button 5 10 Stop and eject button 5 10 Tape program sensor button TPS 5 10 Dolby NR button BNR 5 11 Metal tape button MTL 5 11 CLOCK FUNCTION 5 11 Display...

Page 146: ...y OM H0115 J FM reception Although FM is normally static free reception can be affected by the sur rounding area atmospheric conditions station strength and transmitter distance Buildings or other obstructions may cause momentary static flutter or station interference If reception continues to be unsatisfactory switch to a stronger station ...

Page 147: ...te only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positions RADIO OPERATION FM AM selection switch Waveband indicator HG0084 Tone and balance control button SCAN button Power switch and volume control Tuning buttons Preset buttons DISP button Stereo indicator Press station number Frequency ...

Page 148: ... knob normally function as volume control This knob become the controls for Bass Treble Fader or Balance when you select the relevant tone and balance control mode The T B Tone and balance button is used for selecting the following control modes Bass low note control Treble high note control Fader control Volume balance control between front and rear speakers Balance control Volume balance control...

Page 149: ... T B button In the bass control mode the display shows the indication as shown The bass control has total of 13 volume levels B 6 for minimum 0 for middle B 6 for maximum Choose desired bass volume level by turning the volume control knob The control function returns to vol ume control mode after about 5 seconds B Treble control HG0088 When the treble volume level is set at the level 6 Treble volu...

Page 150: ... mode after about 5 seconds B Fader control HG0090 When the fader setting is at the F12 front maximum and rear minimum Fader control indication HG0089 Select the Fader control mode by pressing the T B button In the fader control mode the display shows the indication as shown The fader control has total of 25 settings F 12 for front maximum and rear minimum 0 for neutral R 12 for front minimum and ...

Page 151: ...ired setting by turning the volume control knob The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds J FM AM selection switch Use this switch to select either FM or AM reception The display indi cates which is currently selected J Stereo indicator The stereo indicator ST will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received J Manual tuning TUNING Press the tuning button marked ...

Page 152: ...r FM or AM reception 2 Press the SCN button or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed 3 Press one of the preset buttons for at least two seconds to store the frequency The frequency of the station will flash once on the display at this time If the button is pressed for less than two seconds the preced ing selection will remain in memory When the SCN button is pres...

Page 153: ...es back in their boxes immediately after use to protect them from dust and dirt and to prevent the tape from unwinding D Never expose cassettes to heat direct sunlight or moisture D Clean the tape head once or twice a month using a wet type clean ing cassette J Cassette slot Insert a cassette with the exposed tape side facing to the right After inserting playback starts J Tape travel indicators Th...

Page 154: ...Stop and eject button When button is pressed play back stops and the cassette tape is ejected Before the ignition switch turn to the OFF position eject the tape from the player Always make certain that you remove the cassette tape J Tape program sensor button TPS Press TPS button during playback to return to the beginning of the cur rent selection or to skip to the beginning of the next selection ...

Page 155: ...stem manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and double D Symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation J Metal tape button MTL Press the MTL button when playing a metal or CrO2 tape CLOCK FUNCTION The radio has a built in clock function that displays the time when the ignition switch is turned either to ACC or ON HG0094 Tuning buttons DI...

Page 156: ...g the time 1 Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON 2 To adjust hour Press the DISP button and the TUNING button indicated with together to advance the hours in one hour increments Keeping the buttons pressed advances the hours quickly 3 To adjust minute Press the DISP button and the TUNING button indicated together to advance the minutes in one minute increments Keeping the buttons pressed advance...

Page 157: ...age compartment if equipped 6 7 Cigarette lighter option 6 9 Cigarette lighter option 6 9 Ashtray 6 10 Front ashtray 6 10 Rear ashtray 6 11 Coat hook 6 12 Interior light 6 12 Spotlight if equipped 6 13 Gauge pack option 6 14 Display 6 14 Measurement unit selection Default setting is English units 6 15 Compass 6 16 Barometer 6 19 Altimeter 6 20 Outside temperature gauge 6 22 Luggage cover Wagon onl...

Page 158: ... equipped To use the vanity mirror swing down the passenger side visor Storage compartment CAUTION D Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an acci dent D Do not store spray cans containers with flammable or corro sive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compart ment ...

Page 159: ... the glove compartment pull the handle To close it push the lid firmly upward To lock the glove compartment insert the master key and turn it clock wise To unlock it insert the masterkey and turn it counterclockwise J Center console HS0279 To open the lid pull up the lock release ...

Page 160: ... toward the vehicle s occupants and could cause injuries CAUTION If drinks are placed on the tray take care to prevent them from spilling Spilled liquids if hot could burn passengers and liquids of any kind could damage the vehicle s interior trim and or electri cal equipment HG0357 When the lid of the center console is fully opened it can be used as a tray on which small objects can be placed ...

Page 161: ...shboard storage compartment HS0094 Push To open the dashboard compartment push the button and pull up on the lid Be sure to close the compartment fully before driving J Coin tray HS0096 To open the coin tray pull the upper edge of the lid ...

Page 162: ...he holder while you are driving as this may distract you and lead to an accident D Take care to avoid spills Beverages if hot might burn you or your passengers Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery carpets or audio equipment J Driver s cup holder HS0098 HS0097 For small cap For large cap To use the cup holder pull it out to the first click stop If you want to use a larger cup pull it out fa...

Page 163: ... instru ment panel CAUTION The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designed to use only a SUBARU genuine cig arette lighter plug Do not use non genuine cigarette lighter plugs or any plug in type electrical accessories in the socket Doing so may cause a short circuit and overheating resulting in a fire Refer to the Cigarette lighter section in this chapter ...

Page 164: ...plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power socket this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck Only use plugs that fit properly in the accessory power socket D Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge HG6000BA The accessory power ...

Page 165: ... and overheating resulting in a fire HG0299 The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel can be used as cigarette lighter socket A cigarette lighter plug is an optional accessory It is available from your SUBARU dealer If smoking is not desired always put the cap on the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it J Cigarette lighter option WARNING To avoi...

Page 166: ... ON and ACC position To use the cigarette lighter push in the knob and wait a few moments It will automatically spring up when ready for use Ashtray CAUTION Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted ciga rette in an ashtray This could cause a fire J Front ashtray Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce residual smoke ...

Page 167: ...ng the inner plate down J Rear ashtray The ashtray is located at the back of the center console for use by rear seat passengers To open the ashtray pull the upper edge of the lid Fully close the ash tray after using it to help reduce residual smoke To remove the ashtray for cleaning open it and pull it out while pushing the inner plate down HG0307 ...

Page 168: ...the coat hook that weigh 2 2 lb 1 kg or more Interior light OM H0133 The interior light switch has three positions ON The light stays on continuously Middle position The light comes on only when any door is opened OFF The light stays off When leaving your vehicle make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat tery discharge ...

Page 169: ...ment 6 13 CONTINUED Spotlight if equipped OM H0134 To turn on the spotlight push the switch To turn it off push the switch again When leaving the vehicle make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat tery discharge ...

Page 170: ...uge pack displays following information D Compass direction D Barometric pressure D Altitude D Outside temperature J Display HS6004BB D The display operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position D The display brightness can be adjusted by pressing the LIGHT CONTROL button repeatedly to change from dim to bright to off ...

Page 171: ...e following procedure is required to select measurement units other than English HS6006BB 1 Turn on the ignition switch to the ACC position and the display shows the default English measurement units 2 Depress the ADJ switch for 5 seconds or more and the display will show DEVIATION together with the 5 and W ...

Page 172: ...ess the ADJ switch to save your selection NOTE D If the setting is not completed in 30 seconds the display will return to the initial mode D When the battery is disconnected you may have to perform this op eration again to reset to the desired units J Compass The compass displays eight 8 directions HS6008BB ...

Page 173: ...s like tunnels subways sub stations railways and so forth may affect compass operation B Compass setting HS6006CB 1 Deviation setting HS6009AB Depending on your location the following adjustment is required due to the difference between magnetic and geographic North Refer to the map shown above for the setting most appropriate for your loca tion ...

Page 174: ...erference as described previously HS6011BB HS6010BA 1 Press the ADJ switch for the compass setting mode NOTE D The compass starts blinking in this mode D This mode can be canceled by pressing the ADJ switch again 2 Make certain that it is safe to do so and then drive the vehicle in a circle until the compass stops blinking You may have to complete more than one circle to perform this calibration N...

Page 175: ...of vehicle speed 1 second interval bar motion 2 12 5 mile h 20 km h or more of vehicle speed 0 5 second inter val bar motion NOTE D When the vehicle stops the motion indicator bars will return to their original position D When the vehicle is driven in reverse the motion bars move in the same pattern as when driving forward J Barometer HS6004CB ...

Page 176: ...ted to a sea level reading regardless of altitude The Gauge Pack dis plays true local air pressure and hence may differ significantly from local weather reports especially at higher altitudes The barometer is not adjustable D Since air pressure changes with altitude the barometric reading will vary when the vehicle is moving up or down an incline For accurate barometric trending the vehicle should...

Page 177: ...er to get a precise elevation manually correct the altimeter when the current elevation is known YSET 20 ft increase or 10 m increase in metric measurement units B 20 ft decrease or 10 m decrease in metric measurement units NOTE D The indication may change during air conditioner operation door window operation driving in a tunnel and so forth D Adjustable elevation is 780 ft 300 m D To cancel the ...

Page 178: ...he standard elevation mode to the relative elevation mode 2 Press the YSET switch for the 0 ft 0 m setting 3 The display shows the current elevation relative to the starting elevation Range up to 9800 ft 3000 m at a pitch of 20 ft 5 m J Outside temperature gauge HS6004DB The indication shows the outside temperature ...

Page 179: ...t and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or colli sion This could cause serious injury CAUTION Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stay when using the lug gage cover The scratch on the stay could cause the rear gate to incomplete opening The luggage cover is provided for covering the luggage compartment and to protect its contents from direct sunlight Thi...

Page 180: ...ousing while it is rewinding J To remove the cover housing HG0190 HG0099 Match mark 1 Rewind the cover 2 Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing to shorten its length 3 Take it off the retainer 4 Store the cover housing in the luggage area J To install the cover housing 1 Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing to shorten the cov er s length 2 Insert the projections located o...

Page 181: ...rtment You can hook a light shopping bag or something similar on it Cargo anchorage eyelets if equipped CAUTION The cargo anchorage eyelets are designed only for securing light luggage Never try to secure the luggage which weights more than the load capacity of the anchorage eyelets The maximum load capacity is about 44 lbs 20 kg per eyelet ...

Page 182: ...s When using the anchorage eyelets raise them up from under the cutouts of the luggage compartment mat When not in use put the eyelets down into the storing recesses Maintenance tools OM H0142 Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench Wheel cover remover for vehicles equipped with wheel covers ...

Page 183: ...ries 7 10 Periodic inspections 7 10 Ignition switch 7 11 LOCK 7 11 ACC 7 12 ON 7 12 START 7 13 Key reminder chime 7 13 Key interlock release AT vehicles only 7 13 Starting the engine 7 14 Manual transmission vehicles 7 14 Automatic transmission vehicles 7 14 During cold weather below 4 F 20 C 7 15 Flooded engine 7 15 Stopping the engine 7 16 Manual transmission 7 16 Shifting speed for fuel economy...

Page 184: ...ed 7 30 Driving tips for AWD vehicles 7 33 Off road driving 7 34 All AWD models except OUTBACK 7 34 OUTBACK 7 35 Winter driving 7 37 Operation during cold weather 7 37 Driving on snowy and icy roads 7 39 Snow tires 7 40 Tire chains 7 41 Rocking the vehicle 7 41 Corrosion protection 7 42 Loading your vehicle 7 42 Vehicle capacity weight 7 43 GVWR and GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle ...

Page 185: ...d the speed limits below for each gear position except for brief acceleration in an emergency mph km h 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 20 30 30 50 50 80 65 105 D Vehicles without tachometer for automatic transmission Try to drive at moderate speeds while accelerating and braking smoothly Proper gears are selected automatically according to the driving conditions D Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle sp...

Page 186: ...only an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be used because it will damage the emission control system and may impair driveability and fuel economy J Gasoline for California certified LEV and TLEV If your vehicle is a California certified Low Emission Vehicle LEV or Transitional Low Emission Vehicle TLEV as indicated on the underhood tune up label it is de...

Page 187: ...sure what the fuel contains you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions As additional guidance only use fuels suited for your vehicle as ex plained below D Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual D Methanol methyl or wood alcoho...

Page 188: ...et their obligation under federal law to implement stricter vehicle emission standards to reduce air pollution from cars A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller like testing device that allows your car s wheels to turn while the car remains in one place Depending on the severity of a state s air pollution problems the states must adopt either a basic or enhanced vehicle emission inspection test Nor...

Page 189: ...ain the engine exhaust system to pre vent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle D Never run the engine in a closed space such as a garage ex cept for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it D Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running If that is unavoidable then use the ventila tion fan to force fresh air into the vehicle D Always k...

Page 190: ... leaves be cause the catalytic converter operates at very high temperatures D Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the ex haust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot OM H0381 Catalytic converter The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system It serves as a catalyst to reduce HC CO and NOx in exhaust gases thus providing cleaner exhaust To avoid damage ...

Page 191: ...our fuel D Select the proper gear position for the speed and road conditions D Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration Always accelerate gently until you reach the desired speed Then try to maintain that speed for as long as possible D Do not pump the accelerator and avoid racing the engine D Avoid unnecessary engine idling D Keep the engine properly tuned D Keep the tires inflated to the correc...

Page 192: ...the warning and indicator lights when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position 9 Check the gauges indicator and warning lights after starting the en gine NOTE Engine oil engine coolant brake fluid washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily weekly or at fuel stops Driving in foreign countries When planning to use your vehicle in another country D Confirm the availability o...

Page 193: ...ng control And when the engine is turned off it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer The ignition switch has four positions LOCK ACC ON and START HS0122 J LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this position The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key If turning the key is difficult turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn ...

Page 194: ...lever is in the P position B Manual transmission vehicles OM H0144 1 2 The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the key is pushed in while turning it J ACC In this position the electrical accessories radio accessory socket etc can be used J ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started ...

Page 195: ...in the LOCK or ACC positions The chime stops when the key is re moved from the ignition switch J Key interlock release AT vehicles only If the key can not be turned to the LOCK position even when the selec tor lever is in the P position HS0127 HS0126 Vehicle front Release lever 1 Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag 2 Remove three screws securing the undercover of the steering col umn 3 Remo...

Page 196: ...peration of the warning and indicator lights Refer to Warning and Indicator Lights section chapter 3 5 Turn the ignition switch to the START position without depressing the accelerator pedal Release the key immediately after the engine has started If the engine does not start within ten seconds wait a while and then turn the ignition switch to the START position again while depressing the ac celer...

Page 197: ...he ac celerator pedal half way down 6 Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up While the engine is warming up make sure that the selector lever is at the P or N position and that the parking brake is applied J During cold weather below 4 F 20 C If the engine is diffi...

Page 198: ... to lock The ignition switch should be turned off only when the engine is idling Manual transmission CAUTION Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped It may cause damage to the transmission to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed 5 forward and 1 re verse speed transmission HS0365 The shift pattern is shown on t...

Page 199: ...km h 1st to 2nd 15 24 2nd to 3rd 25 40 3rd to 4th 40 65 4th to 5th 45 73 J Maximum speeds B Vehicle with tachometer Never drive with the tachometer needle in the critical engine speed range except for brief acceleration in an emergency B Vehicle without tachometer Never exceed the speed limits below for each gear position except for brief acceleration in an emergency mph km h 1st 2nd 3rd 28 45 50 ...

Page 200: ...ay overheat and not work properly Automatic transmission WARNING Do not shift from the P or N position into the D 3 2 1 or R position while depressing the accelerator pedal This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward CAUTION D Shift into the P or R position only after the vehicle is com pletely stopped Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause damage to the transmission D Do not ra...

Page 201: ...sion is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely When you park the vehicle first set the parking brake fully then shift into the P position Do not hold the vehicle only with the transmis sion The shift interlock function is employed in this automatic transmission system to ensure safety of starting the vehicle To shift the selector lever from the P to the any other position y...

Page 202: ...matically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require When more acceleration is required in this position press the acceler ator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position The transmission will automatically downshift to 3rd 2nd or 1st gear When you release the pedal the transmission will return to the original gear position B 3 ...

Page 203: ...olds in the 1st gear J Maximum speeds Never drive with the tachometer needle in the critical engine speed range except for brief acceleration in an emergency J Driving tips D Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the D 3 2 1 or R position D Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle Do not hold the vehicle only with the transmission D Do not keep the veh...

Page 204: ...nd of the selector lever cover HS0132 Shaft portion of the screwdriver 6 Draw the shaft portion of the screwdriver from the grip and then insert the shaft into the hole 7 Push down on the shaft while pushing the release button and move the selector lever from the P to the N position 8 Remove the shaft from the hole Depress the brake pedal and start the engine Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBAR...

Page 205: ...Seat section chapter 2 2 Pull the tilt lock lever down 3 Move the steering wheel to the desired level 4 Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place 5 Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down J Power steering CAUTION Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more than five seconds This may damage the power steering p...

Page 206: ...se control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph 40 km h or more Make sure the main switch is turned OFF when the cruise control is not in use to avoid unintentional cruise settiing J To set cruise control HG0312 Cruise main switch Cruise control lever HG0311 1 Push the CRUISE main sw...

Page 207: ...t has been temporarily canceled and with vehicle speed of 25 mph 40 km h or more push the control lever upward in the ACCEL RESUME direction to return to the original cruis ing speed automatically J To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control D Push the main switch again D Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position but only when the vehicle is completely stop...

Page 208: ...h Press the control lever repeatedly until the desired speed is reached OR 1 Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control temporarily 2 When the speed decreases to the desired speed press the control lever downward in the SET COAST direction once Now the desired speed is set and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without depressing the accelerator pedal Parking your vehicle J Parking...

Page 209: ...NG D Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadver tent operation of the vehicle Also on hot or sunny days the tem perature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them D Do not park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass waste paper or rags as the...

Page 210: ...hold the vehicle For better parking brake power depress the brake pedal firmly while set ting the parking brake OM H0162 OM H0161 When parking on a hill always turn the steering wheel When the vehicle is headed up the hill the front wheels should be turned away from the curb When facing down hill the front wheels should be turned into the curb Tips for using the brakes J Braking tips WARNING Never...

Page 211: ...s of control of the vehicle Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place J Brake system B Two separate circuits Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake systems Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle If one circuit of the brake system should fail the other half of the system still works If one circuit fails the brake pedal wi...

Page 212: ...e the utmost care in driving overconfidence because you are driving with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident CAUTION D The ABS system cannot always decrease stopping distance Therefore always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you D When driving on badly surfaced roads gravel roads icy roads or over deep newly fallen snow stopping distances may be lon...

Page 213: ...g noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal This is normal when the ABS operates The ABS system will not operate when the vehicle speed is below approximately 6 mph 10 km h B ABS system self checking You may feel a slight shock in the brake pedal and hear the operating sound of ABS from the engine compartment just after the vehicle started These are caused by an automatic functional test...

Page 214: ...repaired at the first available opportuni ty by your SUBARU dealer NOTE If the warning light behavior is as shown below the ABS system may be considered normal D The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but goes out immediately remaining off D The warning light remains on after the engine has been started but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph 12 km h D The ...

Page 215: ...AWD vehicles provide better traction when driving on slippery wet or snow covered roads and when moving out of mud dirt and sand By shifting power between the front and rear wheels SUBARU AWD can also pro vide added traction during acceleration and added engine braking force during deceleration Therefore your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle differently than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle and it...

Page 216: ...the drive train of your vehicle D Always check the cold tire pressure before starting to drive The rec ommended tire pressure is provided on the tire placard which is located under the door latch on the driver s side D Tire chains should always be placed on the front wheels only D There are some precautions that you must observe when towing your vehicle For detail information see the Towing sectio...

Page 217: ...d be taken D Make certain that you and all of your passengers are wearing seat belts D Carry some emergency equipment such as a towing rope or chain a shovel wheel blocks first aid kit and portable phone or citizens band radio D Drive carefully Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain D Slow down and employ extra caution at all times When driving off road y...

Page 218: ...d rock sand rivers etc check that there is no grass bush paper rags stones sand etc adhering to or trapped on the underbody Clear off any such matter from the under body If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody a mechanical breakdown or fire could occur D Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make certain that it is not piled higher than the seatba...

Page 219: ... cold weather Carry some emergency equipment such as tire chains a window scrap er a bag of sand flares a small shovel and jumper cables Check the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce battery capac ity The battery must be in good condition to provide enough power for cold winter starts Use an engine oil of proper grade and viscosity for cold weather Heavy summer oil will cause harder starti...

Page 220: ...clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle if you park the vehicle in snow with the engine running Do not use the parking brake when parking for long periods in cold weather since it could freeze in that position Instead observe the fol lowing 1 Place the shift lever in 1 or R for manual transmission vehicles and in P for automatic transmission vehicles 2 Use tire stops under the tires...

Page 221: ...peed driving and sharp turning when driving on snowy or icy roads Always maintain ample distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you to avoid the need for sudden braking Use the engine brake effectively to control the vehicle speed Shift into a lower gear when necessary Avoid locking the front wheels because that can lead to a loss of steering control When braking with a vehicle not ...

Page 222: ...mmend use of non freezing type wiper blades during the sea sons you could have snow falling and sub zero temperature J Snow tires WARNING D When replacing a tire make sure you use only the same size construction brand and load range as the original tires listed on the tire placard Using other sizes or construction may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may af...

Page 223: ...ing with tire chains drive at speeds below 19 mph 30 km h When a temporary spare tire is on a front wheel replace the temporary spare tire with the rear tire on the same side of the vehicle and then fit chains on the front tires Always use the utmost care when driving with tire chains overconfi dence because you are driving with tire chains could easily lead to a se rious accident J Rocking the ve...

Page 224: ... Do not pile heavy loads on the roof These loads raise the vehicle s center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over D Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sud den stop D Never exceed the maximum load limit If you do some parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could re...

Page 225: ... tire information label at tached to the driver s side door jamb It includes the total weight of driver and all passengers and their belongings any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch roof rack or bike carrier etc and the tongue load of a trailer J GVWR and GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating HG0342 Certification plate The certification plate attached to the driver...

Page 226: ... vehicle you should confirm that GVW and front and rear GAWs are within the GVWR and GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle scale found at a commercial weighing station Do not use replacement tires with a lower load range than the originals because they may lower the GVWR and GAWR limitations Replacement tires with a higher load range than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitat...

Page 227: ...le with any new power train component engine transmission dif ferential wheel bearings etc for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driv ing J Maximum load limits CAUTION Never exceed the maximum load limits explained below Exceed ing the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and or vehicle damage The total trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo weight with brakes must never exceed 1 ...

Page 228: ...mercial trailer hitch If you do dangerous exhaust gas water or mud may enter into the passenger compartment through the drilled hole Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous or even lethal if inhaled Also drilling the frame or under body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole CAUT...

Page 229: ...provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle s standard side mirrors use towing mirrors that conform with Federal state province and or other applicable regulations J Tires WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load Use of the tempora...

Page 230: ...ping distance and braking performance will vary from normal operation For safety s sake you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed You should also keep the following tips in mind Sufficient time should be taken to learn the feel of the vehicle trailer combination before starting out on a trip In an area free of traffic prac tice turning stopping and backing up...

Page 231: ...ne braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle s brakes Do not make sudden downshifts When going uphill on hot days turn off your air conditioner to reduce the possibility of engine overheating caused by the added load of the trailer Pay attention to your water temperature gauge If your vehicle has an automatic transmission avoid using the accelera tor pedal to stay stationary on an uph...

Page 232: ...or reverse gear manual transmission or P automatic transmission and shut off the engine If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion stop towing the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer ...

Page 233: ... from the engine compartment 8 3 Jump starting 8 4 How to jump start 8 5 Flat tires 8 6 Changing a flat tire 8 6 Temporary spare tire 8 11 Tire changing tools 8 13 Towing 8 14 Transporting your vehicle using a flat bed truck 8 14 Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground 8 15 Towing with all wheels on the ground 8 16 Towing eyelets 8 17 ...

Page 234: ...h Turn it off by pushing the switch again Engine overheating WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down When the engine is hot the coolant is under pressure Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant which could burn you very seriously If the engine overheats safely pull off the road...

Page 235: ...overheated zone turn the engine off 4 After the engine has fully cooled down check the coolant level in the reserve tank If the coolant level is below the MIN mark add coolant up to the MAX mark 5 If there is no coolant in the reserve tank add coolant to the reserve tank Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator first wrap a ...

Page 236: ...tch while jump start ing D Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen It could cause the battery to burst or explode D Whenever working on or around a battery always wear suit able eye protectors and remove metal objects such as rings bands or other metal jewelry D Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on them do not have loose or missing insulation Do not jump start unless cab...

Page 237: ...ther vehicle do not let the two vehicles touch 3 Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories 4 Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated HG0103 Engine lifting bracket 1 Connect one jumper cable to the positive terminal on the dis charged battery 2 Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive termi nal of the booster battery 3 Connect one end of the other cable ...

Page 238: ...e raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack Never swing or push the vehicle sup ported with the jack The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe accident If you have a flat tire while driving never brake suddenly keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place J Changing a flat tire WARN...

Page 239: ... wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire OM H0167 5 Take out the spare tire jack and wheel nut wrench See Tire changing tools in this chapter 6 Remove the wheel covers Locking type wheel cover Grasp the wheel cover with both hands by the spokes and twist sharply in a counterclockwise direction until you feel the detente release Now the wheel cover is free f...

Page 240: ...e wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts OM H0376 8 Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack up point clos est to the flat tire Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack up point ...

Page 241: ... the jackscrew and turn the handle clock wise until the tire clears the ground Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary OM H0171 10 Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire 11 Before putting the spare tire on clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth ...

Page 242: ...orque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 ft lb 78 to 98 N m 8 to 10 kg m This torque is equivalent to applying about 88 to 110 lbs 40 to 50 kg at the top of the wheel nut wrench Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque Have the wheel nut torque checked at a nearest automotive service facility 15 Store the flat tire i...

Page 243: ...n result in failure of the spare tire and or less stability of the vehicle and may lead to an accident CAUTION Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original Using other sizes may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire This tire is smaller and lighter than a conventional tire and is designed for emergency use only R...

Page 244: ...cles This tire has a smaller diameter so road clearance is reduced D When the wear indicator appears on the tread replace the tire HG0350 Indicator location mark Tread wear indicator bar HG0106 HG0349 FWD socket Spare fuse D If your vehicle is AWD with automatic transmission Before driving your vehicle with the temporary spare tire put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector in the main fuse box loc...

Page 245: ...anging tools B Spare tire OM H0175 HG0034 The spare tire is stored under the floor of the trunk or the luggage compartment To remove the spare tire first remove the spare tire cover turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise then take the spare tire out B Jack and jack handle HG0193 HG0107 OM H0176 The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or luggage compart ment ...

Page 246: ... for safety J Transporting your vehicle using a flat bed truck HG0108 This is the best way to transport your vehicle Use the following proce dures to ensure safe transportation 1 Shift the selector lever into the P position for automatic transmission vehicles or 1st for manual transmission vehicles 2 Pull up the parking brake lever firmly 3 Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety ...

Page 247: ...he opera tion or deterioration of the viscous coupling CAUTION When transmission failure occurs transport your vehicle on a flat bed truck HG0109 1 Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary 2 Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral 3 The ignition switch should be in the ACC position while the vehicle is being to...

Page 248: ...e greater effort to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel CAUTION D When transmission failure occurs transport your vehicle on a flat bed truck D For AWD vehicles or FWD vehicles with automatic transmis sion the traveling speed must be limited to less than 20 mph 30 km h and the traveling distance to less than 31 miles 50 km For greater speeds and distances transport your vehicle on a flat be...

Page 249: ...r level if necessary 2 Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral 3 The ignition switch should be in the ACC position while the vehicle is being towed 4 Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle J Towing eyelets CAUTION D Never use the tie down eyelet closest to the muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes D Do not apply excessive lateral load to ...

Page 250: ...8 18 HG0111 Never use tie down eyelet for towing purposes The towing eyelets should be used only in an emergency e g to free a stuck vehicle from mud sand or snow ...

Page 251: ... 2 Washing 9 2 Waxing and polishing 9 3 Corrosion protection 9 4 Most common causes of corrosion 9 4 To help prevent corrosion 9 4 Cleaning aluminum wheels 9 5 Cleaning the interior 9 6 Seat fabric 9 6 Synthetic leather upholstery 9 6 ...

Page 252: ...t Salt chemicals insects tar soot and bird droppings should be washed off by using a light detergent as required If you use a light detergent make certain that it is a neutral detergent Do not use strong soap or chemical detergents All cleaning agents should be promptly flushed from the surface and not allowed to dry there Rinse the vehicle thor oughly with plenty of lukewarm water Wipe the remain...

Page 253: ...chrome trim as well as the painted sur faces Loss of wax on a painted surface leads to loss of the original lus ter and also quickens the deterioration of the surface It is recommended that a coat of wax be applied at least once a month or whenever the surface no longer repels water If the appearance of the paint has diminished to the point where the lus ter or tone cannot be recovered lightly pol...

Page 254: ...n in areas of high humidity especially when temperatures range just above freezing 3 Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry 4 High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation J To help prevent corrosion Wash the vehicle frequently If you drive on salt...

Page 255: ...pness If your vehicle is operated in cold weather and or in areas where road salts and other corrosive materials are used the door hinges and locks trunk lid lock and hood latch should be inspected and lubricated peri odically Cleaning aluminum wheels D Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any kind of grime or agent If dirt is left on too long it may be difficult to clean off D Do not use so...

Page 256: ...es not come out try a commercially available fabric cleaner Use the cleaner on a hidden place and make sure it does not affect the fabric adversely Use the cleaner according to its instruction J Synthetic leather upholstery The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned us ing mild soap or detergent and water after first vacuuming or brushing away loose dirt Allow the soap to soa...

Page 257: ...cleaner element 10 17 Replacing the air cleaner element 10 18 Spark plugs 10 19 Replacing the spark plugs 10 19 Recommended spark plugs 10 20 Drive belts 10 20 Inspection 10 20 Manual transmission oil 10 21 Checking the oil level 10 21 Recommended grade and viscosity 10 21 Automatic transmission fluid 10 22 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot 10 23 Checking the fluid level when the flui...

Page 258: ... Checking the clutch pedal free play 10 38 Replacement of brake pad wear and lining 10 39 Audible brake pad wear indicator 10 39 Breaking in of new brake pads and linings 10 39 Parking brake stroke 10 40 Tires and wheels 10 41 Inspection and rotation 10 41 Wheel covers Locking type wheel cover 10 43 Wheel covers Regular type wheel covers 10 45 Aluminum wheels if equipped 10 46 Fuses 10 46 Replacin...

Page 259: ...tment Attempting to do so will result in transmission damage and in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby D Always select a safe area when performing maintenance on your vehicle D Always be very careful to avoid injury when working on the ve hicle Remember that some of the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled for ex...

Page 260: ...e checking or servicing in the engine compartment D Always stop the engine and set the parking brake firmly to pre vent the vehicle from moving D Always let the engine cool down Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time af ter the engine is stopped D Do not spill engine oil engine coolant brake fluid or any other fluid on hot engine components This may ca...

Page 261: ...0 24 2 Air cleaner element page 10 17 3 Automatic transmission fluid level gauge page 10 22 4 Brake fluid reservoir page 10 29 5 Fuel filter 6 Windshield washer tank page 10 33 7 Fuse box page 10 46 8 Battery page 10 32 9 Engine oil filler cap page 10 8 Q Engine coolant reservoir page 10 13 W Engine oil level gauge page 10 8 E Power steering fluid reservoir page 10 27 R Radiator cap page 10 13 HGA...

Page 262: ...matic transmission fluid level gauge page 10 22 4 Brake fluid reservoir page 10 29 5 Fuel filter 6 Windshield washer tank page 10 33 7 Fuse box page 10 46 8 Battery page 10 32 9 Engine oil filler cap page 10 8 Q Engine coolant reservoir page 10 13 W Engine oil level gauge page10 8 E Power steering fluid reservoir page 10 27 R Radiator cap page 10 13 T Air cleaner element page 10 17 HGA015BB ...

Page 263: ...Engine Transmission Differential Inspect the following for oil leaks Oil pan mating area Oil filter mating area Mating area between the engine and transmission Around the rear differential case cover AWD vehicles only Each drain plug and filler plug If you find any leaks contact with your SUBARU dealer ...

Page 264: ...he engine 2 Pull out the dipstick wipe it clean and insert it again 3 Be sure the dipstick is correctly inserted until it stops with the graphic symbol on its top appearing as shown in the illustration 4 Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it If it is below the lower level add oil to bring the level up to the upper level CAUTION Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and...

Page 265: ...r must be changed more frequently than listed in the maintenance schedule when driving on dusty roads when short trips are frequently made when towing a trailer or when driving in ex tremely cold whether 1 Warm up the engine by letting the engine idle for about 10 minutes to ease draining the engine oil 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine 3 Remove the oil filler cap OM H0190 ...

Page 266: ...rning Be careful not to twist or damage the seal 9 Tighten it approximately two thirds of a turn after the seal makes con tact with underside of the crank case CAUTION Never over tighten the oil filter because that can result in an oil leak 10 Pour the specified amount of engine oil through the filler neck Oil capacity 4 2 US qt 4 0 liters 3 5 Imp qt 11 Start the engine and make sure that no oil l...

Page 267: ...by API designations 2 Indicates the SAE oil viscosity grade 3 Indicates that the oil has fuel saving capabilities In choosing an oil you want the proper quality and viscosity as well as one that will add to fuel economy The following table lists the recom mended viscosities and applicable temperatures When adding oil different brands may be used together as long as they are the same API classifica...

Page 268: ...ns Your vehicle employs an electric cooling fan which is thermostatically controlled to operate when the engine coolant reaches a specific tem perature If the radiator cooling fan does not operate even when the engine cool ant temperature gauge exceeds the normal operating range the circuit of the cooling fan may be defective Check the fuse and replace it if nec essary If the fuse is not blown hav...

Page 269: ...t your eyes because engine coolant can be harmful to your eyes If engine coolant gets in your eyes immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water For safety when performing this work wearing eye protection is advisable Check the coolant level at each fuel stop HG0114 FULL level mark LOW level mark 1 Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the en gine is cool 2 If the leve...

Page 270: ...roper coolants may result in corrosion in the cooling system It is important to maintain protection against freezing and corrosion even if freezing temperatures are not expected Never mix different kinds of coolant D Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts The alco hol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint sur face HG0115 Rubber gaskets 3 After refilling the reserve tank...

Page 271: ... D The cooling system has been filled at the factory with a high quality corrosion inhibiting year around coolant which provides protection against freezing down to 33 F 36 C Use the rec ommended coolant only Use of improper coolants may result in corrosion in the cooling system It is important to maintain protection against freezing and corrosion even if freezing tem peratures are not expected Ne...

Page 272: ...securely HG0114 OM H0197 FULL level mark LOW level mark Filler neck Fill up to here 3 Slowly pour the coolant and fill to the radiator filler neck and to the reserve tank s FULL level mark Do not pour the coolant too quickly as this may lead to insufficient air bleeding and trapped air in the system Coolant capacity 6 2 US qt 5 8 liters 5 2 Imp qt ...

Page 273: ... neck and to the reserve tank s FULL level 7 Put the radiator cap and reservoir cap back on and tighten firmly Air cleaner element WARNING Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed The air cleaner element not only filters intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires you could be burned The air cl...

Page 274: ... Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner case cover 2 Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air cleaner element 3 Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element 4 To install the air cleaner case cover insert three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the cleaner case cover and then snap the two clamps on th...

Page 275: ... air cleaner element 5 Insert the four projections on the rear air cleaner element case into the slits on the front air cleaner element case and snap the three clamps on the rear air cleaner element case and then tighten the bolt Spark plugs J Replacing the spark plugs CAUTION D When disconnecting the spark plug cables always grasp the spark plug cap not the cables D Make sure the cables are repla...

Page 276: ...factory performance requires that belt tension be correct HGA005BB in mm Deflection New belt Used belt 1 0 28 0 35 7 0 9 0 0 35 0 43 9 0 11 0 2 0 30 0 33 7 5 8 5 0 35 0 40 9 0 10 0 To check belt tension place a straightedge ruler across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 98 N 22 lb 10 kg midway between the pulleys by using a spring scale Belt deflection should be the amount ...

Page 277: ...ter For safety when performing this work wearing eye protection is advisable Check the oil level monthly 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine OM H0210 HGA006BB Upper level Lower level 2 Pull out the dipstick wipe it clean and insert it again 3 Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it If it is below the lower level add oil through the dipstick hole to bring the...

Page 278: ...ly flush them thoroughly with clean water For safety when performing this work wearing eye protection is advisable The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature Therefore there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the dipstick Though the fluid level can be checked without wa...

Page 279: ...peed OM H0207 HGA007BB Upper level Lower level Upper level Lower level 4 Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the gauge If it is be low the lower level on the HOT range add the recommended automat ic transmission fluid up to the upper level J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the auto matic transmission chec...

Page 280: ... is advisable Check the differential oil level monthly OM H0210 HGA008BB Upper level Lower level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine 2 Pull out the dipstick wipe it clean and insert it again 3 Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it If it is below the lower level add oil to bring the level up to the upper level J Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manu...

Page 281: ... oil contact your eyes because gear oil can be harmful to your eyes If gear oil gets in your eyes immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water For safety when perform ing this work wearing eye protection is advisable CAUTION If the vehicle requires frequent refilling there may be an oil leak If you suspect a problem have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer ...

Page 282: ...e filler hole and check the oil level The oil level should be kept even with the bottom of the filler hole If the oil level is below the bottom edge of the hole add oil through the filler hole to raise the level J Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives Never use dif ferent brands together Oil grade API classification GL 5 ...

Page 283: ...n your eyes immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water For safety when performing this work wearing eye protec tion is advisable The power steering fluid expands largely as its temperature rises the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature Therefore the dipstick has two different checking ranges for hot and cold fluids on it J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot WARNIN...

Page 284: ...ne 3 Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove the fluid level dip stick wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it OM H2531 HG0120 Specified range Specified range 4 Remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level on it If it is below the lower level of the HOT range add the recommended steering fluid up to the specified range of the dipstick If the fluid level is extreme low it may indic...

Page 285: ...s work wearing eye protection is advisable D Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air Any absorbed mois ture can cause a dangerous loss of braking performance D If the vehicle requires frequent refilling there may be a leak If you suspect a problem have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer CAUTION D Never use different brands of brake fluid together D When adding brake fluid be careful not t...

Page 286: ...r let clutch fluid contanct your eyes because clutch fluid can be harmful to your eyes If clutch fluid gets in your eyes immedi ately flush them thoroughly with clean water For safety when performing this work wearing eye protection is advisable CAUTION D Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from the air Any absorbed moisture can cause improper clutch operation D If the vehicle requires frequent refillin...

Page 287: ...l mark J Recommended clutch fluid FMVSS No 116 fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid Brake booster J Checking brake booster operation If the brake booster does not operate as described below have it checked by your SUBARU dealer 1 With the engine off depress the brake pedal several times applying the same pedal force each time The distance the pedal travels should not vary 2 With the brake pedal depressed ...

Page 288: ...lean over a battery D Do not let battery fluid contact eyes skin fabrics or paint be cause battery fluid is a corrosive acid If battery fluid gets on your skin or in your eyes immediately flush the area with water thor oughly Seek medical help immediately if acid has entered the eyes D To lessen the risk of sparks remove rings metal watchbands and other metal jewelry Never allow metal tools to con...

Page 289: ...id CAUTION Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage Check the level of the washer fluid at each fuel stop If the level is low fill the fluid up to the neck of the reservoir Use windshield washer fluid If windshield washer fluid is unavailable use clean water In areas where water freezes in winter use an anti freeze type windshield washer fluid SUBARU Windshield ...

Page 290: ...ting the windshield washer or if the wiper operation is jerky clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner After cleaning rinse the wind shield and wiper blades with clean water The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water CAUTION Do not clean the...

Page 291: ... by holding its pivot area and push ing it in the direction shown by the arrow while depressing the wiper blade stopper HS0190 Stopper 3 Grasp the locked end of the blade rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the stoppers on the rubber are free of the metal support HS0191 Metal support 4 If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines remove the metal spines from the old blade rub...

Page 292: ...etal support until it locks Be sure to position the claws at the end of the metal support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown If the rubber is not retained properly the wiper blade may scratch the windshield HS0194 HS0193 Stopper 6 Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm Make sure that it locks in place 7 Lower the wiper arm ...

Page 293: ...ing the brake pedal free play OM H0224 0 04 0 12 in 1 0 3 0 mm Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times Light ly press the brake pedal down by finger to check the free play with a force of less than 10 N 2 lb 1 kg If the free play is not within proper specification contact your SUBARU dealer J Checking the brake pedal reserve distance OM H0225 More than 2 56 in 65 mm ...

Page 294: ...he clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement 1 With the engine idling check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth 2 Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to check that the en gine and transmission smoothly couple without any sign of slippage J Checking the clutch pedal free play OM H0224...

Page 295: ...ar this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos sible CAUTION If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audi ble brake pad wear indicator it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement J Breaking in of new brake pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining use only ge...

Page 296: ...ition 4 Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down Repeat this procedure again 5 Check the parking brake stroke If the parking brake stroke is out of the specified range adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake lever Parking brake stroke 7 8 notches 196 N 20 kg 44 lb Parking brake stroke Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in...

Page 297: ...edometer odometer cal ibration and clearance between the body and tires It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control D Do not use a combination of radial belted bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an accident D Do not let air out of warm tires to adjust pressure Doing so will result in low tire pressure The tires should be checked fr...

Page 298: ...ill vary with each wheel To increase the life of tires and keep wear uniform it is best to rotate them every 7 500 miles 12 000 km When rotating tires replace any unevenly worn or damaged tire After rotating the tires adjust tire pressure and be sure to check wheel nut tightness OM H0231 OM H0230 New tread Worn tread Tread wear indicator A tire should be replaced when the tread wear indicator appe...

Page 299: ...age or destroy the wheel cover HG0105 Grasp the wheel cover with both hands by the spokes and twist sharply in a counterclockwise direction until you feel the detent release Now the wheel cover is free from the retention ring B Installing the wheel cover 1 Install the wheel cover on the retention ring aligning the valve stem with the valve stem area and fitting the lock pins on the wheel cover wit...

Page 300: ...ting the wheel cover make sure the wheel cover is locked securely by lightly turning the wheel cover right and left HG0126 NOTE When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driv ing approximately 600 miles 1 000 km If any nut is loose tighten it to the specified torque ...

Page 301: ... the wheel cover HGA013BA Align the valve with the valve hole in the cover then fit the cover on the wheel by tapping your hand evenly around the circumference of the cover NOTE When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driv ing approximately 600 miles 1 000 km If any nut is loose tighten it to the s...

Page 302: ...red surface of the wheel D Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs D Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly and completely around the tire otherwise the chains may scratch the wheel D When wheel nuts balance weights or the center cap are replaced be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for alumi num wheels Fuses HG0127 HS0202 The fuses are designed to melt du...

Page 303: ...a fuse because serious damage or a fire could re sult B Fuse box behind the coin tray 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and turn off all elec trical accessories HS0202 2 Open the coin tray and pull it horizontally to remove it 3 Determine which fuse may be blown The back side of the coin tray and the Fuse and Circuits section in chapter 11 in this manual ...

Page 304: ...e stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment 6 If the same fuse blows again this indicates that its system has a problem Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs B Main fuse box in the engine compartment 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and turn off all elec trical accessories 2 Open the engine hood 3 Remove the main fuse box cover 4 Determine which fuse may be blown ...

Page 305: ...ating The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment 7 If the same fuse blows again this indicates that its system has a problem Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs Main fuse and fusible link HG0127 The main fuses and fusible link are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment Check the main fuses and fus...

Page 306: ...nk If a main fuse or fusible link blows after it is replaced have the electrical sys tem checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the ...

Page 307: ...ts caus ing the bulb to break If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb surface wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with al cohol OM H0261 OM H0243 Retainer spring Rubber cover Electrical connector 1 Disconnect the electrical connector then remove the rubber cover 2 Remove the retainer spring 3 Replace the bulb then set the retainer spring securely 4 Install the rubber cover with the...

Page 308: ... surface develop into hot spots causing the bulb to break If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb sur face wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol B Type A HGA002BA HGA001BB 1 Remove the front fog light assembly by removing the three bolts 2 Disconnect the connector 3 Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it counterclockwise OM H0412 Connector Spring ...

Page 309: ... B Type B HG0326 HG0325 1 Remove the front fog light cover 2 Remove the front fog light assembly by removing the two bolts 3 Disconnect the connector 4 Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it counterclockwise HG0327 Spring Connector 5 Disconnect the connector behind the case cap 6 Release the retainer spring 7 Replace the bulb with a new one Then reconnect the connectors and reinstall th...

Page 310: ...arking light assembly forward until it pops out from the fender 3 Remove the bulb holder from the parking light assembly by turning it counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 5 Set the bulb holder into the parking light assembly and turn it clock wise until it locks 6 Set the parking light assembly into the fender Tighten the mounting screw ...

Page 311: ... the front bumper and remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning clockwise then install a new bulb 4 Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal B Type B HG0194 1 Remove the front turn signal light assembly mounting screws using the phillips screwdriver 2 Remove the lens from the front turn signal light assembl...

Page 312: ... Pull the left side of the turn signal light assembly while moving it for ward in relation to the vehicle 2 Remove the bulb holder from the side turn signal light assembly by turning it counterclockwise 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 4 Set the bulb holder into the side turn signal light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 5 Reinstall the side turn signal light assem...

Page 313: ... rear trunk trim OM H0447 4 Open the rear portion of the side trunk trim panel 5 Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise 6 Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning coun terclockwise Install a new bulb 7 Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Secure the rear trunk tri...

Page 314: ...the bulb holder from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning coun terclockwise Install a new bulb 4 Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 5 Close the cover and latch the lock ...

Page 315: ...move the cover and lens 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens and cover 5 Tighten the mounting screws J Interior light spot light OM H0251 OM H0250 1 Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a regular screw driver 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 3 Reinstall the lens ...

Page 316: ...1 2 Maximum load limits 11 2 Engine 11 2 Electrical system 11 3 Capacities 11 3 Tires 11 4 Fuses and circuits 11 5 Fuse panel located under the dashboard 11 5 Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 11 7 Bulb chart 11 8 Vehicle identification 11 9 ...

Page 317: ... in 1 470 mm 2 Rear tread 57 1 in 1 450 mm 57 5 in 1 460 mm 2 Wheelbase 99 2 in 2 520 mm 1 OUTBACK 2 RS Maximum load limits Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached Gross axle weight rating to the driver s door jamb Engine 2500 cc Engine model EJ253 Engine type Horizontally opposed liquid cooled 4 cylinder 4 stroke gasoline engine Engine displacement 149 9 cu in 2 457 cc Bo...

Page 318: ...5E 11 NGK RC10YC4 CHAMPION Spark plug gap 0 039 to 0 043 in 1 0 to 1 1 mm Capacities 2 5 Liter models Fuel tank 15 9 US gal 60 liter 13 2 Imp gal Engine oil 4 2 US qt 4 0 liter 3 5 Imp qt Transmission oil 3 7 US qt 3 5 liter 3 1 Imp qt Automatic transmission fluid 9 8 US qt 9 3 liter 8 2 Imp qt AT differential gear oil 1 3 US qt 1 2 liter 1 1 Imp qt AWD rear differential gear oil 0 8 US qt 0 8 lit...

Page 319: ...ant 6 2 US qt 5 8 liter 5 2 Imp qt Tires Type Steel belted radial Tubeless Size Front and rear P195 60R15 P205 60R15 3 P205 55R16 2 Spare T135 70D16 Pressure Front 32 psi 2 2 kg cm2 220 kpa Rear 29 psi 2 0 kg cm2 200 kpa Spare 60 psi 4 2 kg cm2 420 kpa Wheel size Front and rear 16 x 7JJ 2 15 x 6JJ Spare 16 x 4T Wheel alignment Toe Front 0 0 12 in 0 3 mm Rear 0 0 12 in 0 3 mm Camber Front 0 0 25 2 ...

Page 320: ... 7 8 9 Q W E T Y U I O P R Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 15A D Heater fan 2 15A D Heater fan 3 Empty 4 20A D Front accessory power socket D Cigarette lighter D Remote controlled rear view mirrors 5 10A D Tail light D Parking light 6 15A D SRS AIRBAG 7 15A D Fog light 8 20A D ABS solenoid 9 15A D Radio D Clock ...

Page 321: ...brightness control 13 Empty 14 15A D AT shift lock unit D ABS control D Cruise control 15 20A D Windshield wiper and washer D Rear window wiper and washer 16 20A D Brake light 17 15A D Air conditioner 18 15A D Backup light D Turn light D SRS AIRBAG warning light 19 20A D Rear accessory power socket D Seat heater ...

Page 322: ...ng Circuit 20 20A D Radiator cooling fan Main 21 20A D Radiator cooling fan Sub 22 20A D Rear window defogger 23 15A D Hazard warning flasher D Horn 24 15A D Power door lock 25 10A D Automatic transmission control unit 26 10A D Alternator 27 15A D Headlight right side 28 15A D Headlight left side 29 20A D Lighting switch 30 15A D Clock D Interior light ...

Page 323: ...r Parking 12V 3 8W 194 Side turn signal 12V 3 8W 194 Rear combination light Brake tail and Marker 12V 27 8W 1157 Turn signal 12V 27W 1156 Back up 12V 27W 1156 High mount stop light Sedan 12V 18W 921 High mount stop light Wagon 12V 13W 912 License plate light 12V 3 8W 194 Interior light 12V 8W Fog light 12V 55W H3 ...

Page 324: ...ions 11 9 CONTINUED Vehicle identification HG0196 1 Chassis number 2 Emission control label 3 Vacuum hose piping label 4 Vehicle identification number plate 5 Tire placard 6 Certification plate 7 Model number plate ...

Page 325: ...12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading standards 12 2 Treadwear 12 2 Traction A B C 12 2 Temperature A B C 12 3 Reporting safety defects USA 12 4 ...

Page 326: ... specified govern ment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The rela tive performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia tions in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate...

Page 327: ...and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for a tire is established for one...

Page 328: ...n an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Subaru of America Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department ...

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